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Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
ASPHALT MAY
COME IN FREE
Removal of Tariff Would
Lower Receipts Here.

II Congress decides to take the
tariff OF of crude asphalt, the rate
on which is now $3.50 per ton, and
place 1t on the free list, as Is being
considered by the House Committee
on Ways and Means, the receipts at
the Perth Amboy custom house will
be cut about one-third- Nearly
5000, 900 a year is derived from
duties received here from cargoes OF
that material going to the Barber
Asphalt Paving Company's plant at
Maurer. For the last fiscal year
ending June 30, 1912, the receipts
from this source amounted to approx
imately $4,000, compared with
the, total receipts of about $53S.0o0.
Thursday Arthur W. Sewallr of
Philadelphia, president Of the as
phalt, company, appeared before the
House committee and asked hat the
tariff on asphalt be revoked. He
said then that the price on Trinidad
and Bermudez Lake asphalt for
street and road purposes would be
reduced in proportion to the reduc-
ton of the tariff. Mr.. Sewall argued
before the committee that the effect
of the, tariff was to impose
sary tax on improved streets and
roads. He said that the tax could
be removed without injury to the
business interests of any industry.
IT the duty on asphalt is removed,
it is thought that the plant at
Maurer will probably be doubled, and
it is said that the new dock which
was started there recently is a start
in the enlargement in anticipation of
the removal of the duty. :
As the price on asphalt would be
cheapened, the material would be
more in demand, and-every plant of
the company would logically respond
to the call for an increased output of
the street and Dad paving material.
Towns, counties and individuals
would be attracted to this material
for paving purposes, if Mr.. SewaIfs
testimony that the price will be re-
duced according to the tariff holds
good.
AS the collector of the port of
Perth Amboy receives a salary and
emoluments. the big reduction in the
collections of the customs would
naturally affect his salary, if the re-
ceipts fall below a certain figure.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
4" ~ ~ i3a.B.ss zst
Tender Surprise
to Miss La Rue

Miss Margaret LaRue entertained
a number of her little friends at her
home in High street last evening in.
honor of her ninth birthday. Games
and music We're enjoyed. Little Miss
Margaret vas the recipient of a num-
Der of pretty presents. Refresh
ments were served. Among those
present were: Carrie Harness, Taft,
William and Alice Palmer, Helen
Pako, Anthony G~entousky, Letitia
MeDeugal, Eleanor Walters, Fred
Ritter, Mary Huff, Tillie Hallahan
and Susie Bernardo. The party was
quite a surprise to Margaret. her
mother having arranged 1t all dur
Ing her absence. F ~ 49," y
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
Gipe FareWeH
Dance in Honor
of Mr.. Hendrie

In the Roessler gymnasium last
evening a farewell reception and an
informal dance arranged by foui
young men was given in honor OF
John G.. Hendrie, who leaves this
city Tuesday for Trinidad, South
America, where he has been rams
ferred by the Barber Asphalt Com
pany. Since Mr.. Hendrie has been
in this city he has gained a host of
friends.
The gym" was ta%stefully decorat-
ed with palms, plants and flowers
from the Roessler conservatory. The
patronesses of the evening were:
Mrs. Franz Roessler, Mrs. j. Du Bots,
Mrs. Hendrie. Mrs. R. Fowler and
Mrs. o. w. Ramsay. The commit
tee of arrangement were: James
Grieve, E. Stanley H~artshorn, ]. NAL
colin Crowell and Walter Comings.
Catering was furnished by the Pack
er house and the music by Mr.. Still
well of Freehold. Mr.. Hendrie will
sail at W o'clock on Tuesday and
will carry many good wishes for sue
cess with him from his friends here.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
J.. Du Bots, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert l..
Fowler, Mr.. and Mrs. Franz Roess-
Ter, Mr. and Mrs. Hendrie, Mrs. O..
w. Ramsay, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Copeland, Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Edgar
OF Woodbridge, Miss Ria Roessler,
Miss Gertrude Pfeiffer, Miss Edna
Mundy, Miss Jetta Stacey, Miss Lila
Beebe, Miss Marguerite Boughton,
Miss Marguerite Wight, Miss Claire
Mccormick, Miss Marion Smith, Miss
Wfnifred Pullman, Miss Alkaline
D'Arveau, Miss Blanch Lansley. Miss
Ruth Fletcher, Miss Frances White
head, Misses Roessler, Miss Ruth
Pratt, Miss Florence Ciani, Miss
Agnes Brown and Miss Marion Ned
ham, Messrs. John Hendrie, H. Ram
say Crowell, Walter Comings, James
Grieve, Andrew Wight, Thomas
Wettstein, J Scott Burns, r. j.. Nc
nit, Van Mulchahey, Herbert Kroe-
ger, j. Malcolm Crowell, Atwood
Belcher, Clarence Liddle, Thomas
Ramsay, Fred BRIGGS. George Young,
Stanley M~cClenahan, William Kerr,
Stewart Gordon, James Fuller, Cliff
ford Williamson. Thomas Hanson,
Hans Roessler, William Doe, Fitz
Roessler, Edward Williamson, Ar
thur Wight, Frank Mccormick, Ell
mer Copeland and Mr.. Warrich.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
W =
Ruth Applegate
-Four Years Old

Friends of Miss Ruth Applegate
were entertained at her home in ITO
First street, yesterday afternoon in
honor of her fourth birthday ami
versary. The little hostess received
many beautiful gifts. Games were
played and prizes awarded to the
winners. Miss Florence Torrel, Miss
Agnes Steed, and Miss Evelyn Sand
beck were awarded the prizes.
Those present ere Misses Rose
Florence, Evelyn, and Edna Sand
beck, Loretta Kenny, Pearl Rielley,,
Jeanette and Elizabeth Stocked,
Catherine Murray, Ruth Applegate,
Christa Peterson, and Agnes Steed,
Lloyd Moore, Hans, John and Henry
Stocked, George and William Muir
ray, Malcolm Stanley, Fletcher Hill
dahl, Russell and Nicholas Torrel,
Mrs. Torrel, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Apple
gate, Sr., and Mrs. ~Applegate, Jr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
HIT MAN WHO HAD WON
HIS WIFE'S AFFECTIONS

Persistence In having q man prose-
cuted who had hit him on the head,
caused Mike Sednia, of 757 Chaun-
cey street. to be held for alienation
OF the affections Of the assailant's
wife today. Sednia was found with
a wound on his head by Patrolman
Durham while seated against a
police call box post at s o'clock last
night. He said Frank Wrobel, Of
STA State street. had hit him on the
head with a bottle. Wrobel admit
ted the assault and said 1t was done
because Sednia had paid attention
to his wife. Both men were held in
default of $500 bail to await the
action Of the grand Jury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
PAY BURIAL EXPENSES
IN THE QUINLAN SUIT

A decision handed down in the
Camden Common Pleas Court yes
terday, provides for the payment Of
burial expenses, incident to the suit,
ETC., In the action of Mrs. Mary Quin-
ing Company to recover $4,000
damages for the death of her son,
Michael ]. Quinlan, who lost HIS life
at the plant of the above company
last spring. y
Thomas Brown, counselor for the
plaintiff. will not accept the judg-
ment. and will take the case before
the Supreme Court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
FURNACEMAN IS HELD
FOR THE GRAND JURY

Charles Puskeviez, of sos Good
win street, a Raritan Copper Works
furnaceman, who was arrested yes
terday on a charge of striking an
employe, was last night held to await
the action of the grand jury. Frank
Masziuski, of 323 Smith street, was
his accuser. He charged the fore
man had hit him forcibly In the nose.
The complainant engaged Jacob M.
Klein as counsel, who appeared in
his behalf. Recorder Picksrsgill an
nounced he would send the papers
to the grand jury and said bail had
been arranged for.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
REV. FRANK H. DIVINE
WILL SPEAK TOMORROW

At the First Baptist church to-
morrow evening Rev. Frank H. De-
vine will speak, the service common
cling at 1870 with the usual eongre-
g%ational song service. The pastor,
Rev. William H. Bawden, has known
DR.. Devine for the past twelve years,
and has frequently heard him speak.
For a long time he has wanted DR..
Devine to promise to visit Perth Am
boy, and at last he has set the day.
DR.. Devine is a Baptist statesman,
n whose work calls him into all
corners of u land, one who is fam
iliar with it's conditions as few are.
Whenever DR.. Devine can be present,
as On this occasion, the pastor will
gladly take his seat among the list
eners. All are welcome.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
CHARGED With Stealing Meat.

On a charge of having stolen meat
from his employer, Arthur Winter
was arrested by Patrolman Hart
mann this morning. Abraham
Wertheim, a slaughter house owner,
said he had missed meat even since
Winter had been in his employ. He
believes the mar has stolen a large
quantity. Recorder PickersRil{
heard the cas- at L o'clock this af-
ternoon and adjourned it until I
o'clock tonight
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
Smoke Complaint Not Dropped.

Albert H. Bran, secretary of the
First Ward Democratic Club, an
~nouneed yesterday that the petition
they started some time g to be
presented to the Board Of Aldermen
complaining of the smoke nuisance
of the Raritan Copper Works, is still
in circulation. Mr.. Bran, however
thinks 1t Ia not necessary to present
the document to the ordinance-mak-
ers until spring, as the matter of the
complaint is practically unnotieeable
at this season.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
Agent For U. 8. Express Co.

J. A. Lay, Of Allentown, Pa, has
succeeded 8. Linden as local agent
of the United States Express Com
pany, at it's Office In New Brunswick
avenue. Mr.. Lay vas formerly at
the office of the company at st.
George, Staten Island. Mr.. Linden
will be transferred to another ONCE
of the company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
FIREMEN ARE STRIKING
AT new BRUNSWICK
s,.ssa, to ,As EVENING xswa.

New Brunswick. Jan. 11.-Heok
and Ladder Co. No. /, went out Oh
strike today because one OF their
members was not elected to drive
their large new $1,000 auto truck.
Three chauffeurs were elected to
drive and care for the large auto
and one Of the three is a member Of
the Engine Co. No. 1, of this city.
The strikers claim they Will answer
no calls until one of their men Is
given the chauffeur job.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
Horse Fell into Excavation.

Nielsen Heiselberg, of $40 Good
win street, complained to the poles
today that his horse had fallen into
a hole in Compton avenue early
this morning. The harness was dam
aged. Heiselberk said the excava-
ton was not guarded by a danger
light and as 1t was dark he vas una
ble to see 1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
Plan Dance and
Benefit Euchre

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the st.
vincent's de Paul Society. will hold
q euehre and dance In the Knights
OF Columbus hall Tuesday night for
the benefit of the poor, Many are
urged to attend and help this or
g~anization along in their charitable
work: Prizes will be offered the
winners in the euchre and prizes
will also be given others. who do
not take part in the euchre.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
Couple Will be
Married Jan. is

John Bergman and Miss Estelle
Fritzinger, of 1928 Market street, will
be united in marriage Thursday at
32S Market street. Miss Fritzinger
is the sister of the former president
OF the Excise Board and Mr.. Berry
man is employed with the National
Fireproofing Company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
2hsre's a Phofograbhey IN P0nr Team
The Studio
Cora d. Bontam
Cora B. Bonbanl

Ninety-fve Smith street, Perth Amboy,
N. j.
Our fun line Of Holiday Work is now
on exhibition and we invite inspee-
ton. 1t is the finest showing we have
ever made and we particularly invite
those not acquainted with our work to
esll-whether you want pictures or not.
The beautiful sepia tones, the popular
large heads, the novel and varied
mounts, never so attractive as this sea-
son, make a note worthy display and
the prices are very reasonable for the
character of the work. The child por-
trait work is exceptionally fine.
IS Smith St., Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
Reception Today
in La Roe Home

Mr.. and Mrs. Wilbur La Roe are
rendering a reception at their home
In Kearny avenue between 3 and 6
o'clock this afternoon in honor of
Miss Bertha E. Jennings, of Long
Branch, who is the fiancee of Wilbur
La Roe, Jr. Many guests from Long
Branch are expected to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
School Principals Meet.
ctaI to tho EVENING NEWR,

New Brunswick, Jan. 11.-Super-
vising principals of the schools of
the county met in the public library
building here today. They adopted
a resolution to be presented to the
senator and assemblymen OF Middle
sex county urging them to o their
efforts in having removed the limit
of school bonds for townships and
boroughs They claim the limit Of
three per cent hinders the progress
Of many schools.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
Iroauis VIII Meet.

Invitations have been sent out for
q social time and bushes session of
the Iroquois A. c., to be held at the
home OF Carlton c. Mullins In New
Brunswick avenue tomorrow. The
bushes session viii be held to dis
cuss matters connected with the
coming ball.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
Dauehters Of Ltberty In.talI.

District Deputy State Council or
Mrs. Mary Gray, at a meeting OF
Liberty Council, Daughters OF Lib
erty, last night, Installed the newly
elected officers OF the council. Miss
Louise Fucker Is now the new coun-
cilIor. After the installation a social
time was held.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
Lawrence Lodge Initiate One.

One candidate was initiated and
plans we're made for the installation
that will be held at the next meeting,
took place at the meeting Of Law
renee Lodge, No. 81, Odd Fellows,
last night. District Deputy Grand
Master Otto of Elizabeth, aud staff
will attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
A Former Local
Man to Marry

Jacob F. Levy. formerly Of this
city, and now of New York. and Miss
Dora Rokaw. of New York, will be
married in New York Tuesday night.
Mr.. Levy resided here for several
years and is we'll known in this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
Leave for.'Frisc0

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Benintassa,
of this city, who were married IN
New York about two weeks ago..
left for their new home in San Fran
cisco, Cal, this morning. Mrs. Ben
intassa was foFmerly Miss Elizabeth
Longtime, of Miller street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
ARREST MADE
BY new POLICEMAN

,Patrolman John 2. Reager's first
arrest was of a weman whom he ap-
pretended last night on a charge of
conduct. Mrs. Barbara
of Ogden Place, had COM
planned that her daughter, Mrs. Re-
becca Tillie, had taken five yards
of cloth from her home. Reager ar
Mrs. Title on complaint of hel
mother. She was discharged this
morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
Westminster Cadets Drill.

Acting Major A. H. Hanson, cap
tain Of Co. D, OF Keasbey, put the
members Of Co. A and b, OF the
Westminster Cadets through their
regular drill at the Presbyterian
chapel last night. There was a large
out OF the members at this time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
DisIocated His Shoulder.

While playing baseball yesterday
Michael s. Schickan, of South Ann
boy, thought he strained his left
shoulder in the e%xertions. DR.. 1.
Siegel found the bone d~islocated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11

Members of the Young Women 81
Hebrew Association will hold a regu-
lar meeting in the Y. M. HI. A. DON
tomorrow afternoon. A literary pro-
gram has been prepared for the oc-
easion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11

The music class OF the Woman's
Club will meet Monday afternoon at
$3.50 O'Clock at the home of Mrs.
William Hesser, 179 Rector street.
The music committee met yesterday
and completed the program for the
year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
Funeral Of Accident Victim.

FuneFaI OF ACCI(E6NC VfCCIr1I.
Funeral services for John e. Nor
Jensen, OF Fords, who died In the
city hospital early yesterday morn
ing, following the amputation of his
right arm, win be held from his late
residence at lao O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon. and 2:15 o'clock from
Our Savtour's Danish Lutheran
church in State street. Rev. v. B. s.
Skoy will offiCiate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
Deputy Hope Installed at Newport

Deputy Hope Installed at Keyp0rt
Supervising Deputy Grand Regent
Arthur r. Hope, accompanied by l..
J. Hope. as grand guide, and a dele,
CATION OF members of Middlesex
Council No. hoe, of this city, went
to Keyport last night and installed
the officers of CoFonal Council, OF
that place, A smoker followed and q
collation. was served,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
CITY Marshal Ruya Lots,

: City Marshal William w. Walters
has purchased a tract comprised of
several lots situated along Florida
Grove road, near Kinsey's corner.
They were formerly owned by G. A.
Sexton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
Tabor Leaders Discuss Outlook.

Labor Leaders Discuss Outlook.
Local labor leaders held a council
this morning and discussed the pro-
.gress made recently in forming a
number of unions for different crafts
of the city, and plans for future
work. Among those present were:
Arthur A. Quinn, Jesse Davis, Will
liam Murtagh, Edward CROUCH n
Butterworth. president OF the
Brick, Tile and Terra Gotta Alliance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
Albert Goldanger Convicted.

Albert Goldfnger, formerly q
steamship agent here, was convicted
OF twice violating the state banking
laws yesterday afternoon at New
Brunswick. He Is held In $1,000 bail
to swat sentence by Judge Daily.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11

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WANTED-Girl for general house
work, no washing. Inquire 292
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11

Ninety-fve Smith street, Perth Amboy,
N, j.
The Denver star., 1913-07-19
FUNERAL OF LuclAN ROBINSON.

At the first funeral services held
in A. M. e. church in East Ninth
street, in many months, Lucian Rob
inson, who was for years one of the
well-known Negroes of the city, was
given the last respects of his colored
brethren yesterday afternoon. Near
ly all of the colored people of Lead
Vile knew the deceased and offered
their tokens of respect for the aged
man. He was born April IL, 1852.
The services held at 2:30 were at
tended by colored friends and rela-
tives of the deceased.
Rev. David of the First Presbyter-
ian church preached consoling SER
mon. Following the sermon three
hymns were sung by the choir and
the mourners then followed the
casket to Evergreen cemetery. The
pallbearers were Thomas William, A.
]. Young, c. Barris, John Adams. Har-
yey Saunders and Preston Kinney.
Mr.. Lucian Robinson is survived
here by four sons. Lucian, Jr.. Dick.
Joe and William, Mrs. Patton and
family, Mrs. Emma L. R. Dixon, his
sister, of Cripple Creek.
The Denver star., 1913-07-19
"WHAT MEANETii THIS
SAVING" BE CHEERFUL
AND CONTENTED
WITH YOUR LOT?

The article on the front
page of our last issue, has
caused a great deal of dis.
cussion and comment, l have
been told to keep quiet and
things will come all right just
wait, but the Washington
Park episode being so closely
allied with the other, causes
me to ask few questions be-
fore l stop and quiet down.
What constitutes citizen
ship? How can a public place
kept up by all the people be
so exclusive as to exclude some
of the citizens therefrom
on account of color3 This
seems to be the Interpretation
put upon the law. By one
Thum of liliputian ideas,
causes me to ask who is this
(Thum)b that we should be
mindful of him? He had best
be careful or he will expose
his hand. Are we not law
abiding citizens, taxpayers
and property owners, should
we not have the same rights
as our Anglo-Saxon brothers
in public places that we help
maintain? We only demand
that which is due us as citizens
"a square deal" which should
be allotted to everyone, we are
not asking for sympathy but
we do demand our rights.
The Denver star., 1913-07-19

If Otto Thumbs order pre-
walls, the negro would become
a jack rabbit in Denver leap
ing from place to place, be-
cause of objecting whitepeople
Otto Thumb denied that he
made the discriminating order
but his agents did. Why does
not he rescind the same, if he
is blameless or opposing the
discrimination? We are hop
ing for a recall.
The Denver star., 1913-07-19
Don't Abuse Our
Agents.

For some unknown reason
some of our patrons see fit to
abuse our agents, say most
anything and give every kind
of excuse in order not to pay
for the service which you act
ually have received.
We are not going to force
the paper on anyone and
neither are we going. to send
it to anyone free of charge.
Our agents report that some
refuse to pay stating that they
had received the paper here
tofore for their Influence"
We need your influence al
right but we need the cash
more. 1t will take time but
this company intends to put
this paper on equal basis with
any race paperl in the u. S.
The city needs one. A paper
is the only means by which
you can keep in touch with
the good things done by the
race. The various daily pa
pers for which you pay 90
cents per month and pay each
month, will keep you posted
on the black side of negroes
life and their collector don't
get half the abuse that ours
does. We will gladly correct
any mistakes we make in your
accounts, and if you fail to re-
ceive your paper we will try to
find the cause, just be good
enough to tell US. Just CO.
Operate with US a little bit
and help and not hinder and
discourage by knocking.
The Denver star., 1913-07-19
This Man

If not, you have the wrong job,
Why put up with drudging, poorly
paid position when so many thous-
and good places are open to you.
Write to us and we will show you
how you can become Pullman Car
Porter and in short time, and have
this income for life.
Easy, pleasant work, good chances
for travel and advancement.
For full free information, write to-
day to American Service School,
Desk "a, SO Fifth Ave, New York
city.
The Denver star., 1913-07-19

In a recent interview Attorney vii
following as his opinion Of the preb-
able effect Of the decision of the Unit
ed States supreme court in the Minis
nesota rate case. The interview was
obtained by the editor OF the Minneap-
oils (Minn.) Twin City Star. Lawyer
Francis said:
"As have had no opportunity to
read the decision 1t Is necessary to
depend wholly upon newspaper reports
Of it, and II they are correct then I
view with alarm the doctrine Of state
rights laid down in that decision.
1.-THE decision, being against the rail-
roads, meets what is known as popular
favor or public sentiment /but public
sentiment, like baby. sometimes cries
for that which Is against its best inter
ests. Railroad corporations, because Of
the very nature Of their business and
the fact that they traverse so many
different states, ought to have but one
controlling power with authority to nx
rates. Plainly the cost of operation
differs in every state. 1t IL higher In
Montana than It Is in Minnesota. high
er in Washington than Dakota.
Federal CONTROL Of railroads is the
correct solution OF the railroad prob
lem, and II this decision had been In
favor of the rnilroads consummation Of
that theory would have been hastened.
"But the railroad companies, like
the Negro. are passing through Pc
Rod Of persecution in response to a
popular desire to hamper their prog
ress, Just as 1t Is popular now to cry
out against all Negroes for the sins
and misconduct of the few"
Seeing that Mr.. Francis was about
to launch into lengthy discussion on
the rights Of the people and the rail-
roads, the question was asked, do
you think that this decision. II 1t up
holds state rights. will affect the Ne
gro in any wny?"
Decidedly l do" he replied, and
said further: "If. the states have the
right to fx rates independent Of the
interstate rates 1t must follow that
the railroads cannot make nm inter
state rate that would be in excess Of
| the state rate.
"It has long been the hope Of many
prominent Negro lawyers that the doc
trine of state rights. particularly %
far as interstate commerce il con-
cerned, would not be sustained when
the question was put squarely before
the United States supreme court, but
from the newspaper reports of the de-
cision 1t appears that we can no longer
hope for help in our fight against jim
crow laws through that source.
"If we are not able to deatroy the ef-
feet Of jimcrow laws upon the inter
state commerce theory then we are In
deed in a helpless condition, and the
case of Dr.. J. w. Thompson versus
the Pullman company ct al. recently
argued in the United States circuit
court of appeals at st. Paul, must