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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
F. 0. BRIGGS
PASSED AWAY
Former Senator Died at
Trenton Last Night

Trenton, May 9.-Former United
States Senator Frank o. Briggs. of
Trenton died last night at $50
O'Clock at his home in this city
Death was due to complication of
disease. Senator Briggs lapsed into
unconsciousness yesterday morning,
from which he never rallied.
His wife and their son, Franklin,
were at the bedside when death re-
lieved the sufferings of Senator
Briggs.
Mr.. Briggs was born in Concord,
N. H., in 1851. He was a son of
Major James F. Briggs, who held a
commission In the Eleventh New
Hampshire Volunteers during the
Civil war.
The late Senator Briggs was a stu
dent at Phillips Exeter Acadey in
1865, '67 and '6S and on September
l, 1868, entered the U. 8. Military
Academy at West Point, graduating
sixth in rank In the class of 1872.
He served In the Second U. s. Infan-
try as second lieutenant until 1877,
when he moved to Trenton and be-
came associated with the well known
firm of John A. Roebling's Sons
Company wire rope manufacturers,
bridge builders, etc, of which ne be-
came assistant treasurer He was
elected Mayor of Trenton on April
IL, 1899, by majority of S16 over
Joseph A. Corey. Democrat, and
served as such until January /, 1902.
He was appointed member of the
State Board of Education by Gov
ernor Voorhees, In 1901 for term OF
three: years, but resigned that office
In 1902, upon his election TO the posi-
ton of state treasurer.
On January 3, 1902, the Senator
was appointed state treasurer by
Governor Voorhees, to fill vacancy
caused by the death OF George B
Swain, of Newark, which occurred or
December rs, 1901. That was an &C
interim appointment On Februar,
II, 1902, he was elected by join
meeting of the Legislature for full
term OF three years, and he was re-
elected by the Legislature of 1905
He served In the office until March
1907, when he resigned and was sue
ceeded by Daniel s. Voorhees,. Mr.
Briggs was elected United States
Senator February 5, 1907, for full
term Of six years.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
Purchase Property at 283
State Street as Site for
Home In Future
NOT TO BUILD AT ONCE
Plan Modern Structure for
Lodge and Social Purposes
-.Have 800 Members.

San Salvador Council No. 299
Knights of Columbus, is going 20
have home of It's own, according to
the announcement made at the meet
Ing of the council in its rooms in the
Boynton building, last night, by the
building committee, which was
named some time ago.
The council has bought the two
and half story frame building and
property at 283 State street owned
by the estate of the late George B.
Evans and expect to erect in time a
three story building for lodge and So
cial purposes. The property has a
frontage of thirty-rour feet and Is
115 feet deep. 1t Is centrally located
being within a $50 feet of Smith
street. The price IN the transaction
has not been made known as yet.
The council is not going to build
right away. They will remain in
their quarters in the Boynton build
ing When they do 1t is proposed to
erect thoroughly up-to-date struc-
ture with every convenience for
meeting and social gatherings of the
members. The deal was made
through Burke and Bolger, real
estate dealers OF State street. with
Charles X. Seaman, executor of the
Evans estate. The building commit
tee, who have had the matter in
charge and made the deal possible
was: John O'Toole. Thomas Brown,
Richard F. White, Richard J. Bolger,
William ]. Leavy, Thomas Fahey,
John X. sheehay, P. J. McGrath.
Matthew Smith. and John w. Kelly,
ex-off1cio.
The council recently celebrated its
fifteenth anniversary of It's institu-
tion in this city and at present has
a membership of more than 800 and
is increasing at every meeting
At a meeting of the council last
night, plans were completed for con
ferring the first degree on twenty
seven candidates at the next meeting
OF the council. Arrangement were
also made for the delegates going tc
the annual state convention to be
held at Atlantic City next week. The
delegates are Grand knight John w
Kelly and Deputy Grand knight Ric'
! hard T. White.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
United States Public Health
Service Makes Report on
friedman tuberculosis Cure
FIRST FORMAL WORDS
Report Read to Physicians
Now in Session in Chicago
Result of investigation.
9eclal By United Press wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Washington, May 9:-''We are in
position to state that the effects
thus far observed do not justify that
confidence in the remedy which has
been inspired by widespread public
ity." In one sentence this is the
judgment, at the present moment, OF
the United States Public Health Ser
vice as to the value of the Fried
mann anti-tuberculosis turtle serum.
1t was expressed by DR.. John Ander-
son, one of the surgeons whom the
Public Health Service assigned to in
vestigate and report on the German
physicians discovery. 1t was ready
before the National Association for
the Prevention and Cure of Tubercu-
losis in session here. The report was
the first formal word of the. health
service, and was signed by DR.. A. NJ,
Stimson, DR.. Anderson's colleague in
the investigation.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
LOCAL SOCIETY
LANDS BANNER
Largest Percentage of Mem
bers at Endsavor Rally.

The Christian Endeavor Society OF
the First Presbyterian church of this
city. was awarded the banner for
having the largest percentage of
members present at the spring rally
of the Middlesex Christian Endeavor
Union held at the Stelton Baptist
church last night. Forty-two mem
bers of the local society who went
from here in nine automobiles made
1t possible to bring home the prize.
The library for the society having
the largest percentage in certain
points in the efficiency campaign,
went to the First Reformed and the
Presbyterian societies of New Bruins
wick. who were tied for the place.
The Metuchen society, who had the
banner last year, were given the
penant. The church was crowded
and the rally was one of the best
that the union has had In some time.
DR.. Curtis Lee Law, of Brooklyn,
a prominent Baptist clergyman, edi-
tor and general manager of the Ex-
aminer and National Baptist news
paper, the speaker OF the evening
gave an excellent talk on the subject
of How Much are You Worth z"
Rev. Mr.. Hogan, pastor of the First
Reformed church Of New Brunswick,
president OF the union, presided
Rev. James H. Northrup, pastor Of
the local church, took part in the
meeting and offered prayer. The
fall meeting of the union will be
| held in the First Presbyterian
| church, this city.
Through the kindness of Richard
Henderson, D. A. Shirley, Emil Ko-
yen, Abel Hansen, John H. Fritzin-
ger, Joseph Stricken, w. H. Girls
| wold, c. H. Wright and F. L. Anti
sell the members were taken out in
automobiles Most of the cars were
run by their owners, except Mr. An
tisells by H. Hansen. Mr.. Stricker's
by Joe Donohue, and Mr.. Hansen S
+, by Thomas Laden.
Those who went from this city
we're: Miss Ruth Hancock, Miss
| Laura Washburn, Miss Helena
Miss Lefsa Henry, Miss Edythe
/ Boehm, Miss Jennie Jensen, Miss
Ethel Van Duesen, Miss Charlotte
Peterson, Miss Sophia Lamparter,
| Miss Alice Clymont, Miss Charlotte
Shirley, Miss Frances Henry, Miss
; Emily Peterson, Miss X. Van Dyke,
Miss Marguerite Owens, Miss Eliza
beth Fox, Miss Charlotte Nicely
mont, Miss Helen Van Schoick, Miss
Julia Jensen, Miss LaVern deHamm,
Miss Elizabeth Seaman, Miss Eliza
beth Campbell, Miss Ruth Griswold,
Miss Petra Hanson. Miss Adolphine
Koyen, Miss Bertha Brown and Miss
Irene Owens.
Rev. James H. Northrup, George
Bidding, William Gillis, George Full
lerton, Earl Barnes, Clarence
Wright, Harry Comings, Lloyd Girls
void. John Peterson, Jack deHamm,
Clarence Herbert, William Chamber
lain, David Reed, Clarence Shirley
and Richard Henderson.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
PROSECUTOR SILzER
AT THE WHITE HOUSE

New Brunswick, May 9:-Prosecu-
tor SilZer returned from Washington,
where he has been appearing for
Madison township in a suit against
the SusQuehanna Coal Company con-
corning coal valuations. While In
the capital he called at the White
House and was engaged in talking to
Private Secretary Tumulty when
President Wilson entered the room.
The President expressed pleasure
at the meeting, but was SO pressed
with official duties that he did not
have time to chat about New Jersey
affairs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
KING GEORGE AND QUEEN
ALDERSHOT TROOPS
Special By United Press Wire.

London, May 9.-King George and
Queen Mary left London today to
spend Whit Sunday with the troops
at Aldershot. The royal party made
the trip from Buckingham by auto
mobile and arrived at the old pavil-
ion early this afternoon. Their ma
jesties were met by General Sir Dou-
glas Hatg, and the staff of the Alder
shop command, and the entire popu-
lation Of the big Hampshire military
depot turned out to welcome them.
Extraordinary precautions were
taken to prevent the king and queen
being annoyed or seriously interfer-
red with by suffragettes during the
trip. The visit is to be very inform
al. The troops will go through a
series Of field operations but the
king has requested that there be no
dress parade.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
KEEP CLEANERS FROM
THE TWO MAIN STREETS

Aldermen F. A. Seaman is work
ing with strong endeavor to have
the new combination street sweeper
and sprinkler placed at work on
Smith and State streets and part
of High street during nights or
early morning hours, so as to relieve
old men OF the street cleaning de-
partment for duty on the principal
streets during the day time. He
considers 1t dangerous for them to
sweep on streets on which traffic
Is heavy, and would rather have
them placed at work on side streets.
His plan is to have capable men
clean the principal streets before
busines hours In the morning and
collect refuse.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
MARRY YOUNG TO Be
HAPPY, SAYS LOWELL
yyecsaI oy United Pres. wire.

fVeOsu8 VI OHHeu 77eod WIZ.
Chicago, May 9.-Marry young II
you would be happy, advised Presi-
dent A. Lawrence Lowell, of Har-
ward University, speaking at a din
ned rendered him by the Harvard
Club of Chicago.
"It is neither we'll for the man
nor his community that he be forced
to wait until he is twenty-eight or
more before he can think Of marry
ing" said President Lawrence. III
is far better that he enter college a,
an earlier age, close his work in the
regular time and then launch his eff.
forts in the world while he Is
young"
President Lowell speaks at North
Wesleyan University today.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
APPEAL OF WESTERN
UNION is WITHDRAWN

Application of the Western Union
Telegraph Company for an appeal on
an assessment of $4,000 levied on
personal property in this city, was
yesterday withdrawn at meeting OF
the State Board for the Equalization
of Taxes. Representatives of the
company asked for. a withdrawal,
declaring the assessment had been
deemed just, following reconsider
alton. President w. D. Voorhees,, of
the county tax board, and Assessor
Matthew Smith were on hand to de-
fend the city.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
WAS INJURED AT THE
PLANT OF CABLE GO.

The man whose right eye was
burned yesterday morning by small
particle of lead, and who was taken
to the city hospital for treatment, re-
ceived his injury at the Standard I'm
derground Cable Works instead of at
the United Lead Company, as report
ed in yesterdays NEWS. The labor
er, who gave his name as George
Companies, OF Mechanic street, is
convalescing today.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09

One application was received and
another one balloted on at a meet
ing OF Pc Ambo Tribe, No. 65, I'M
proved Order of Red Men last night.
Plans are about complete for the
reception to Great Prophet Currie
and staff, who are coming here on
Thursday, May %, to present the
tribe with the flag for the largest-
percentage of members during the
past year.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
Xagrant Gets 80 Days.

James Farrell, who claimed he
was forty years old and had no
home, arrested at noon yesterday by
Patrolman Gutowski, was committed
to Jail for thirty days when arraigu-
ed before Recorder Piekersgill this
morning.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
TERM IN PRISON FOR
THEFT OF BICYCLE
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, May s.-Casper
Kubeck, of Perth Amboy, was found
guilty Of stealing a bicycle and robe
and was sentenced this morning by
Judge DAILY to prison for term of
not less than one and not more than
three years. Lawyer Edmund Hayes,
OF this city, represented the defend
ant. 1t was because Kubeck was al
SO proven wife beater that the
court did not hesitate in sentencing
him to q term In prison.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
a INSPECTORS
Get YEAR EACH
Are Also Fined $5bu for
Conspiracy.
Special oy United Pres, wsrs.

New York, May 9-Standing firm
ly together to the last and deter
mined to share alike the fate await
ing them, each OF the four former
police inspectors convicted OF con-
spiracy In connection with the graft
investigation. was today sentenced
to a term OF one year In the peni-
tentiary and fined $500.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
SUSPEND SENTENCE ON
HERMAN EUKER TODAY
gpsciar to the EVFNITG NEWs.

New Brunswick, May 9.-Sentence
was suspended by Judge DAILY in the
case Of Herman Euker, Of Perth AM
boy. who was charged with stealing
$40 worth of goods from the Perth
Amboy Electrical Company. The
boy confessed his guilt but stated
that 1t was the first time he commit
ted crime and that he was not
aware OF what he was doing when
he committed the act. Judge DAILY
said he would give him chance and
released him.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
CARLISLE FOOTBALL
STAR ELECTED CHIEF
Special by United Press Wire.

Special Jy United Press WIRE.
Cass Lake, Mimi, May ed
ward r. Rogers, former Carlisle and
University Of Minnesota football
star, was elected chief of all the
Chippewa Indians by the Chippewa
council In session here today. Rog-
ers captained the Carlisle Indian
eleven and later played last-end on
the University of Minnesota team
In 1901 and 1902. Since he left
the university he has been practic-
ing law at Wadena, MINI.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
PRINTING INK COMPANY
HAS BEEN INCORPORATED

New Brunswick, May 9.-The New
York Printing Ink Company OF Ito
Smith street, Perth Amboy, formed
to take over the business of Jens X.
Jenson. filed articles of Incorporation
here yesterday, with capitalization
of $4,000.
The incorporators and amount I
their stockholdings, are as afollo :" 8:
Jens X. Jensen, Woodbridge, $4,000;
Ferdinand Wetterberg. Perth Amhoy,
$500; Anna Locise Jaeneske, East
Orange, $4,000; Edward Jaeneske,
East Orange, $100.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
.$784,OOO FOR
RARITAH RIVER
Congressman sculIy Intro
trOducss Measure.
peoial op l ntted Press Wire.

Special bu l hited Press Wire.
Washington, May 9.-Representa-
tive Scully, of New Jersey. today in
troduced a bill, providing appropria-
tions respectively for s295,000 and
$7G4,000 for improvements of the
Shrewsbury river and Raritan river,
in New Jersey.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
ANOTHER SUfFRACETTE
GOES TO HOSPITAL
Special By United Press Wsrc.

Special By United Press Wtrc.
London, May General Mrs.
Drummond on hunger strike for
eight days, today was sent to a pri-
vate hospital, where it is said an
operation might be necessary TO save
her life. She collapsed in Bow
street court yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
POPE Plus RESUMES
HIS FORMER ROUTINE
srectaI By United Press wi-s.

| Fpoo
Rome, May 9.-Pope Plus has re-
covered sufficiently to perform part
of his former routine. Today he re-
ceived in audience Of the entire
apostolic delegation that attended
the recent Eucharistic Congress at
Malta. His Holiness is slowly re-
gaining strength.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
u, s. ARMY AVIATOR
KILLED IN FALL TODAY
Special BY United Pres, wrs.

Santa Anna, Cal. May 9.-Lieu-
tenant j. D. Park. member of the
Aviation Corps Of the United States
Array, was instantly killed today
when his aeroplane careened into q
gully at Oliver. six miles north of
here. He was flying from San Diego
to Los Angeles, and apparently lost
control OF the machine.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
SUFFRACETTES BURN
$4,000 RESIDENCE
Special oy United Prs.s Wire.

Special by United Prsas Wire.
Garrow, Eng. May 9.-Fire today
destroyed Oak Lea mansion a costly
country seat which was unoccupied.
Militant literature, placards and
streamers were found scattered all
about the premises and the police
placed the blame on suffragettes. The
loss Is $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
DEMANDS OF CHICAGO
HOUSEHOLD WORKERS
Special by United Press Wire.

DFcUFUF Vy Tpoo VVo'
Chicago, May 9.--Wholesome food
instead of leftovers from the dining
room table, ten hour day and a
policy of non-interference by the
housewives, are demands to be made
by the Household Workers Associa-
ton announced today.
my mistress takes her dog out the
front door, but Pm not good enough"
testified one maid ~ have to go out
through the alley" add some
water to that coffee and warm II
over for the servants dinner, my mis-
tress told me" said another girl.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
Pabst Bottle Beer, S1.20

Consumers Brewing Co.'s Beer 91.o0
Homo Brewing Co.'s Porter ... 800
HYGIENE STEAM BoTTLINC WKs.
400 New Brunswick Ave.
Telephone 287. Perth Amboy, N. ].
Two Coupons with eyeYy boz.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
SHOOTS WOMAN AND
SON, THEN HIMSELF
specsa, oy United Prose- -.7srs.

Special by United Press .7fre.
Philadelphia. May o. John G..
Ales, forty-five years old, former ser
geant Of marines, early today shot
and killed Mrs. Alice Granville, fatal
ly wounded her son George fourteen
years and then fred bullet into his
own body. Mrs. Granville's son and
Ales were taken to a hospital. where
they are expected to die.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09
KAISER'S DAUGHTER TO
Be MARRIED MAY "a
special pr United ptsss wre.

SpecIoI bs United Press Wtrc.
Berlin, May 8. The last stitch
was sewed today in the elaborate
trousGeau and wedding outfit Of
Princess Victoria Luise, only daugh-
ter of Kaiser Wilhelm, who, on
May "a, will be married to Prince
Ernest, of Cumberland, thus again
linking the houses of Hohenzollern
and Guelph.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09

Owing to error, corsets were quot
ed at 10c., the correct price being
69c. In Phi. Levine & Company's ad-
vertisement of yesterdays Issue.
h-q-lft
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1913-05-09

Cloudy
lis afternoon and
Anfgt. Saturday
fair and cooler.
Moderate winds.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-04

Mrs. Matte Hall. who has been
seriously ill of pneumonia for over two
weeks past. is reported as slowly inn
proving as Independent goes to press,
Tuesday morning she was in very
precarious condition and for time
her life was despaired of by family and
friends. Attending physicians remain
ed constantly at her bedside, resorting
to every means known to their pro
fession and these effects have proven
successful The many friends of the
family will be glad to know that the
patient is now in a more hopeful con-
dition.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-04

An old lady and little girl claim
ing to hail from Gunnison were in the
city most of the day last Tuesday and
the former made the rounds of the
business houses and residences with a
tale of woe and roverty which got her
plenty of chapgo. places to sleep that
night and all that could be desired
in the way of edihles. She told peo-
Pile that she was holding down home
stead II the Tongue creek country
with nothing to i've en-; that she had
Just enough money to pay her fare to
Gunnison where she had relatives
She worked" the town to finish and
1t was reported by man from Olathe
who happened to see her here that day
that Oiathe people had contributed
literally to her about three weeks ago
when she came through there on her
way to Tongue creek.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-04

l. G. Fleming, of the Read district,
had a narrow escape from fatal injuries
last Monday when raking nay in field
on his place. He was fixing the bride
on one of the horses when the team
became frightened and ran away.
Fleming was knocked to the ground
and the rake passed over his body
tearing an ear almost completely from
his head. Many scratches and bruises
were also in evidence. Surgical aid
was promptly summoned TO the scene
and all injuries properly treated.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-04

Percy Coombe. delegate from the
local order of Elks to the national
convention. departed Sunday morning
for Denver where he will join the
Denver Elks on their specially equip
ped train to Rochester. New York, on
Thursday The train was to arrive
in Omaha on the Fourth where the
Denver and other Colorado delegates
would put in about six hours partici.
pating in the natal day celebration and
then proceed on the journey east. Per
cy expects to visit in New York City.
Brooklyn, Boston and other cities be-
fore returning home. He will be gone
about three weeks.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-04

Charlie Brown, the colored shine
artist of this city, who figured TO a
more or less extent in boxing match
pulled off at Austin some months ago
when arrests were made. got into an
other little pugilistic demonstration on
the streets here last week with an
other colored man and was taken IN
by the officers on a charge of assault.
He was given a hearing in the county
court last Friday morning and assess
ed fine of one dollar and costs. the
sum total being $3.50. Brown said he
had no money or property with which
to meet the demand. according to an
affidavit made and delivered and was
liberated.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-04

Mrs. ]. f. Shock and Son Lester
arrived home from an extended visit
in California last Saturday morning.
The trip to the Pacific coast was made
some months ago on account of Les
ter's failing health with the hope that
he could be benefited and these hopes
were certainly realized. for he has
gained some twenty or twenty-five
pounds in flesh and is looking fine.
Lester will resume his position In the
Delta National bank on or about the
fifteenth of this month.
The Delta independent., 1913-07-04

Independent is pleased TO greet its
readers on this. the birthday of our
Nations Independence. We feel pa
triotic and know that everybody else
does. II they do not. they should.
1t would be a poor kind of American
citizen who wouldn't be willing to try
anything-once. The once Is today.
The day inspires us, Hurrah for the
Fourth OF July! God save and prosper
our country and its people!
The Delta independent., 1913-07-04

DR.. F. W. Grove wishes it announced
that he will be home and have his Of
flee open Monday. July eth. DR.. and
Mrs. Grove have been visiting for a
few weeks at Brookings. South Dakota
He writes that they have been having
a nice time; the weather has been
very hot. day and night. and that they
will be glad to get back to Colorado.