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Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
GOVERNOR COMMUTESFRANK
TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT; IS
RUSHED TO PRISON At NIGHT
POLICE EJECT GIRL
STRIKERS AT PLANT
Continue Their Boycott at Perth
Amboy Cigar PIant-Cops
Guard the Factory.

Continuing their boycott of the
three new foreman and superinten-
dent of the Perth Amboy Cigar Com
pany, which they started Saturday,
when the whole plant was closed
down as the result, 500 girls and wo-
men came to the factory at o'clock
this morning, but refused to begin
work. They hung about the place,
racing at random from one depart
ment to the other until Chief Of Po-
lice Burke, Detective Sergeants Hun
and Long, Roundsman Morris and ten
patrolmen forced the workers to
leave the plant about 10 o'clock and
locked the doors. General Manager
Hofheimer had a conference with a
dozen leaders of the women and girls
between and o'clock, but because
he would not agree to return the
three foremen and Superintendent
David Haupt, the girls refused to be-
gin work. More than half of the en-
ployes Of the company, however, re-
turned to their places this morning.
David Haupt resigned as superfn-
tendent OF the plant Saturday as did
three foremen. The girls declare
they were forced to leave. The three
Department. presided over by the
foremen did not like their new bosses
and superintendent Arthur Cooper.
of New York, who was placed In Mr..
Haupt's stead, and succeeded In get
ting 80 many of the girls to remain
from work that the management de-
cided it were advisable to close the
factory for the day.
Chief Burke detailed Patrolmen
Quinlan, l.. c. Jensen, Hansen, Lar
sen and Hartmann, who went on duty
at 7 o'clock to meet the night squad
Patrolmen Reager Steed, Harding,
Rymarczak and Andrew Jensen at the
plants gates. The night squad con-
tinued to serve until after all the
boycotters had been forced from the
plant. Only two patroImen now re-
main on duty at the works. Mr..
+Hofheimer stated late today that not
many more than ESQ girls were act
ually out and that they would return
in few days. He said that the new
superintendent and foremen would
be continued on the job. Mr.. Coop
er also became superintendent Of the
Middlesex Cigar Company in Wash
ington street, of which Mr. Haupt
also had charge. e.>No trouble has been
reported from this plant, branch of
the Perth Amboy Cigar Company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
HELD FOR BAIL ON CHARGE
OF COhCEALING WEAPONS

Charged with carrying concealed
weapons John Catella, twenty-one, of
377 Elm street, and Patsy" Arrick,
twenty-one, of 40S Ogden place, were
taken to the county Jail this morning
in default of $1,000 bail fixed yes
terday morning by Recorder Pickers-
gill. They were arrested shortly
after o'clock yesterday morning in
New Brunswick avenue by Patrol
man Martin Last Friday a fellow
italian left his home in Ogden place
for Italy to fight for his country, and
the warlike spirit is declared to have
extended to his two friends arrested
yesterda, morning, who armed
themselves against any eventuality
that might occur on this side of the
ocean. They could give eno valid
reason for carrying the weapons.
The men were in an argument ON the
street, and Patrolman Martin saw
them suddenly leave the crowd as
he approached. He halted them and
found thirty-two-calibre revolver
fully loaded on each man.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
ORDER FOR BRIDGE
OVER NEWARK BAY
Span from EIizabethport to
Bayonne Will Cost Over
100000.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Trenton, June 21.-The New Jer-
forwarded to Colonel Frederic v. Abb
bot corps of engineers, U. S. A., dis
trict engineer In charge of the New
ark Bay and Passaic and Hackensack
rivers, a recommendation that the
Central Railroad Compan of New
Jersey be compelled to remove the
present bridge across Newark bay
from Bayonne to Elizabethport and
replace 1t with a modern structure.
This Improvement 1t is estimated,
will cost the railroad company more
than 100000. The. new Jersey
Harbor Commission adopted the re-
port made to Colonel Abbot by unani
nous vote at its meeting Friday The
commission had been considering the
bay bridge problem for more than
one year. Colonel Abbot having re-
ferred the matter to the commission
April %, 1914, turning over to the
commissioners all the data in his
possession. accompanying COM
plant from the common council of
Elizabeth and the board of street and
water commissioners of Newark that
the bridge formed dam across the
bay and was menace to naviga-
ton.
The Harbor Commission placed
the investigation of the complaint in
the hands of Commissioner Richard
C. Jenkinson of Newark, vice presi-
dent of the commission. Mr.. Jen-
kinson has been more than year
studying every phase of the prob
lem and with his fellow commission
ers had public hearings at Elizabeth.
Bayonne and Newark, at which mich
testimony was taken from manufac-
turers, steamboat men and others re-
garding the financial loss they had
incurred because of the bridge condi-
tions. The Central Railroad Com
pany of New Jersey was Invited to
take part, and did take part In all
the public hearings and was kept
fully informed regarding all infor-
nation concerning the bridge receiv-
ed by the commission. 1t was Mr..
Jenkinson's final report upon the
bridge matter which the commission
unanimously adopted and has for
warded to Colonel Abbot to guide
him in recommending Federal action
to end the nuisance complained of.
Accompanying the report the COM
missioners furnished Colonel Abbot
with seventeen photographs taken by
Chief Engineer B. F. Cresson, Jr., of
the Harbor Commission and Mr.. Jen-
kinson, showing the spacing between
the vents In the bridge obstructed
by abandoned piles, batter pitts and
buttresses; twelve photographs show
ing ice difficulties In Newark Bay be-
cause of the bridge and specimens of
rock and slate taken from under the
water between the piling Of the Cen
trail railroad bridge by a diver June
"a, 1914. Also a statement of under
river conditions in the territory sur
rounding the bridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
DEDICATE ADDITION OF THE
UNITED HEBREW CEMETERY

With appropriate exercises the
dedication of the addition to the
United Hebrew cemetery, near Keas-
bey, that is owned by United Hebrew
Lodge No. 502, Independent Order
Birth Abraham, took place yesterday
afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev. DR.. t.
Wilhelm, of the Congregation Beth
Mordecai, made the dedication ad-
dent of the lodge, was in charge of
the ceremonies. Past Presidents S.
L. Wagner and H. Meyer and Rabbi
Aaronson, of this city, also spoke.
Following the ceremonies the
members and their guests went to
Pine grove, where a celebration was
held. There were more than a thou
sand at both gatherings Samuel
Lowenkopf, chairman of the ceme-
terry committee for the lodge for the
past seven years, was presented with
a diamond studded medal from the
members of the lodge in appreciation
for his services during the time he
has been at the head of the commit
tee. The presentation speech was
made by Past President Nathan Roth
and Mr.. Lowenkopf responded with
brief remarks. A letter of regret
was received from Emil Fucker, of
Newark, fourth deputy grand master
of the order in the State of New
Jersey, for his inability in not being
here on this occasion. Through the
courtesy of Samuel Belikove, Of State
street, the guests and many people
were taken out to the cemetery in
his large auto truck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
KAISER ABOUT To HURL ARMY
INTO LENBERG AS RUSSIANS
FALL BACK upon! III D! DEFEASESS DEF EEA|!SES
WORK At ONCE ON
ROOSEVELT PLANT
Borough Will Have New Half
Million Dollar Industry in a
Short Time, is Claim.

Work will be started Immediately
upon huge oil storage and refinery
along the Staten Island sound at
Roosevelt, according to word re-
ceived today from an official of the
Mexican Petroleum Corporation. The
concern has purchased 325 acres in
that borough at cost of approx
mately half million dollars, and it
Is Its intention of developing it i'm
mediateiy for use, principally as
storage ground. 1t was stated at the
New York Office of the Mexican con-
Germ today that the first steps would
be to construct storage tanks, pipe
lines, and the like. An up-to-date
industry will give employment to
many men in Roosevelt, but the
number has not been estimated as
yet
1t is claimed that the oil plant will
rival that located at Bayway. Indi-
cations are that 1t will be one of the
largest in the East. Negotiations for
the acquisition of sufficient property
have been going on for some time
and Ii was not until Saturday that
the deeds were filed and it was an
nounced that the purchase had been
completed. The property cost In the
aggregate about $4,000. making
the deal the largest in the history OF
the borough of Roosevelt, according
to the memory of its oldest residents
In addition to purchasing the land
the Mexican petroleum concern has
acquired riparian rights from the
state for land under tidewater, cost
ing more than $4,000. This 1t is
Intended to use for bulkhead and
pier construction 1t is stated upon
good authority that the company
win have transportation by water
and by way of the Central Railroad
Company OF New Jersey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
STATE INSPECTOR 'hABS'
SPEEDERS NEAR METUCHEk

Inspector Harry Stedd of the State
Motor Vehicle Department, "naebed'
many "speeders" in a trap on the
Metuchen road, between the Stelton
cross-cut and Metuchen hill yester-
day. This is a finely built road and
autoists who tried out the speed pow
ers of their cars came to grief on 1t
yesterday, for they were summoned
to appear before Motor Vehicle Com
sioner Dill at Trenton next We'd
nesday.
Stedd was assisted by two inspec-
tors who timed the cars and found
that several were making fifty or six
ty miles an hour. A number of cars
tried to elude the inspector. but were
foiled,. since he had concealed in the
roadside bushes high powered Mer-
Ger car from which very few of the
speeders could escape.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
U. s. Ship Arrives.

San Diego, Cal, June 21.-With three
companies Of marines on board, to-
gether with rapid fire field guns and g
ships complement of $50 men, the flag
ship Colorado OF the Pacific feet has
arrived at Guaymas. state of Sonora.
Admira Thomas b. Howard is on
board the Colorado.
The protected cruiser Chattanooga
followed the Colorado and is expected
to arrive today at Guaym&s with 40
officers and men, OF whom 300 are avail
able for shore duty.
Dispatches from Nogales. Sonora, as
sert that Governor Jose Maytor ena has
authorized the statement that the en-
tire forces under his command would
be used II necessary to resist the land
ing of American marines on the west
coast
The governor added that force OF
1900 Elen had been dispatched to the
Yaqui valley 10 protect settlers aud
their crops from the Indians and that
he has ample forces te maintain order.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
THINK PRO- GERMANS TRY
To BLOW UP BIG ARMORY
Special bv Umitcd Prsss Wirs.


Detroit, Mich, June 21.-An at
tempt to blow up the armory at Wind
sor, Ont, was made early today,
simultaneously with the wreeking OF
the overall manufacturing plant OF
the Peabody Company, Ltd Two
hundred Canadian soldiers were
asleep in the vicinity when a guard
stumbled over twenty-six sticks of
dynamite with the fuse partly burn
ed 1t is believed on the Windsor
side that German spy smuggled
himself across the border during the
night and set the bombs.
A blast thought to be due to bombs
set by German sympathizers today
wrecked the overall plant in Walker
vile, Ontario, just across the river
from Detroit. August Frank, Ger
American, % years old, was ar
rested in connection with the explosion
but denied any knowledge of it. The
plant was working overtime on $1,000
600 order for uniforms for the British
army.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
ONE-ARMED MAN GETS
80 DAYS; ATTACKS COPS

A ene-armed vagrant proved a
Tartar when captured by Patrolman
Muska early Saturday night, who
found it necessary to use force to
get the man to the police station
Early yesterday morning the man
attacked Desk Sergeant Mulligan in
the cell room when the officer tried
to place him in another cell. The
man struck Sergeant Mulligan over
the head with a bucket. The vagrant
was subdued after u beating. He
was sentenced to spend ninety days
in the county Jail. He gave him name
as Michael Sullivan, fifty-nine years
old, of New York. His pal, Joseph
Clio, twenty-six, of New York, was
discharged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
TAKE TITLE TO PROPERTY :
FOR new PROGRESS CLUB

Title has been taken by the
Progress Club, of this city, on pro-
perty located at 225 State street.
The property was purchased from
Samuel Hall through the Max Gold
berger agency. The present building
is to be removed and the erection of
new and modern clubhouse will be
started within year.
The property in question was the
last of Mr. Halls holdings in this
city. He was once the owner of
many tracts of land, including lum-
Der yard near the foot of Fayette
street. He Is now resident of Pine
Plains, N. Y, and according to his
statements while closing his last
deal here on Saturday, he will not
return to this city.
The State street tract, purchased
by David J. Kaufman for the Pro-
gress Club, fronts forty-eight feet
and six inches along State street,
which portion is known as lot in
Block No. rs. Adjoining this is lot
22-A, and extending through to
Brighton avenue as driveway,
which was also sold with lot 5, is lot
21-A.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
DRUNK, is FINED $50

Frank Maher, arrested by Patrol
man Murray early Saturday might
for drunkenness, was fined $50 by
Recorder Pickersgfll yesterday
morning, in default of which amount
he was taken to the county Jail fol
I2O days this morning He said he
had no special home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
FAMINE GROWING
WORSE IN MEXICO
Governor May Oppose Landing
of Marines at Guaymas, Of
ficiaIs in Washington Hear.
Special by United Press Wire.

Washington, June 21:-The acute
Mexican situation threatened to In
terfere with President Wilson's hope
Of brief vacation beginning the end
of this week. Red Cross reports say
the famine situation was much worse
than first reports indicated.
Carranza seemed to have been
practically eliminated from the poll
tical situation as factor, his place
having been taken by Obregon. Villa
appeared definitely to have broken
with Felipe Angeles and the latter,
looked on for some time as possible
important figure in a new regime,
was reported to be in the United
States. He is expected to come to
Washington and possibly seek an in
terview with officials.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21

Special Excursion. June 2T. via
New Jersey Central. connecting at
Jersey City with swift Sandy Hook
steamer, "sRndy Hcok" to West
Point and of Newburgh. Round
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
HORSE KILLED, BUT DRIVER
SAVED IN AUTO MISHAP

Although his horse was instantly
killed, Adam Miller, New Bruins
wick huckster, miraculous1y escaped
death when his wagon collided with
a large touring ear on the Metuchen
road yesterday morning. Edward H.
Way, of 497 Watching avenue,
Plainfield, one of the occupants of
the automobile. had one Of his lungs
panetnred by broken rib. He was
8Hser taken to St Peters hospital
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
TO Be A movie" ACTOR

Walter Seiboth, who took the part
of the william, Joseph Andrews, in
"The Fire Brigade" produced at the
Majestic theatre Thursday under the
auspices of the Garfield Engine Com
pany. will soon go on the road with
q motion picture company He has
been training for his new actor posi-
ton for some time, and consented to
take the williams part in the GARFIELD
Company play for experience Mr
Seiboth showed his qualifications for
his new position during the drama
and demonstrated his ability to por-
tray the proelivities of the william in
any cast.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
Ir O. II. A. NJ. NOTICE.

Members of Middlesex Council,
No. 63,. Jr Order United American
Mechanics, will meet at Odd Eel
lows Monday evening, June 21st, at
7:15 p. m to attend the funeral of
our late brother Russell Lambert
son. JOHN P. HANSON, F. s.
19453-6-211t~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
Kaiser at Front.

Copenhagen, June 21.-Emperor WIZ
liam has established headquarters as
PIess, In southeastern Silesia. and has
assumed command of the Galician
campaign
Berlin (yia London. June 1.-THE
German army headquarters statement
says: 1.-The armies under General won
Mackensen have taken the GrodeA posi-
ton. After stubborn fighting enemy
trenches. one behind the other. almost
along the entire front. extending ever a
distance OF thirty-five kilometers ttwen-
ty-four miles, north of Janow seleven
miles northwest of Lembergl, Bisputa
and Obedynski and southeast Of Rawa
Ruska (thirty-two miles northwest Of
Lembergl. have been stormed. The
enemy has been thrown back behind
the highrosd to zolkiew. north Of Lem
berg and Rawa Ruska.
CONTINUED on page ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
Rout Austrians at PLAYA.

Rome. via Paris, June 21.-Ifaifan
troops have routed the Austrians from
the heights above the village of Plaza,
on the left bank of the IsonzJ- at the
close of hotly contested battle which
closed with a bayonet attack by the
Italians which decimated the ranks OF
the Austrians. This victory Is an
nounced IN an official statement, which
says that the losses suffered were
heavy, bun that the results achieved
We're worth the sacrifices made.
PLAYA is on the east bank of the
Isonzo. The Austrians in their retreat
destroyed all the bridges across the
stream and then mounted batteries Of
heavy guns on the hills in the east.
Italian engineers constructed pom
toon bridges across the Isonzo. aud the
Italian infantry crossed the stream to
attack the heights held by the Aus
trians to the east, while the Italian ar
tillery poured rain of shells on the
Austrian gun positions.
The italians were exposed TO terrific
fire from huge cannon on the heights
above. among the guns being several
twelve inch howitzers. In spite of
this devastating fire they cut their way
through the wire defenses and dashed
up the heights in bayonet charge
which won for them the possession of
the first OF the Austrian trench lines
The Austrians delivered counter at
tacks repeatedly iii an endeavor to re-
gain the position they had lost They
were repulsed each time with heavy
losses.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
German Left Wing Captures Ra-
varuska, Important Railroad
Center Near Lemberg.
RUSSIANS ARE RETREATING
Emperor is in Command of the
Campaign in GaIicia
Armies Under Macken-
sen Capture Grodek.
RUSSIANS ARE RETREATING
Special By United Press wirs.

Berlin, June 21;-Lemberg IL
about to fall before the eyes OF the
Kaiser. The Russians are reported
preparing to evacuate the city. A
dispatch from Przemysl early today
reported that Austrian regiments are
storming the last line of Russian de-
lenses on a ridge eleven miles from
the city. Since early yesterday train
loads of Russian wounded have been
hurried out of Lemberg. They are
moving northeast In the direction Of
Brody, five miles from the Russian
frontier
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21

Sewing machines at Jensen's.
17394-5-20-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21

Special By United Press Wire
Lisbon, June 21:-The first big
pre-war demonstration since the re-
cent Portuguese insurrection oc-
Cured yesterday. Enthusiastic
crowds gathered before each Of the
allied legations cheering until the
diplomats appeared and made
speeches.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21

Cash registers at 3ensen's-
lT442-E-2l Fr-M-W-ffs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21
Capture German Trenches.

eDecfat bD Uattsa Prexs Wire
Paris, June 21:-Nearly mile OF
German trenches have been taken by
French troops in Lorraine by de-
termined rush through wire enfan-
clements and barriers. The enemy
vas caught by surprise but has hur-
ried reinforcements to the Lorraine
line. Counter attacks broke down
under French fire and additional
trenches have been gained. Describ-
ing the struggle here the war offles
reported that tour troops found &C
cupied trenches hllad with Gsrm1R
bodies. =
Important successes In the battle
north of Arras and also in Alsaces
west of the town of Colmar. were
reported to the war Office today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21

nmpserRe asr sas NEWS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-06-21

WEATHER - Unset
tied, slightly warm
er tonight Tues
day showers. Strong
easteriy winds.
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ZAPATISTAS


49,
MEXICO CITY, Oct. 21.-More than
5000 Zapatistas. including five Generals
and many subordinate officers as we'll as
civil employees. surrendered to-day to
Gen. Gonzales at Toluca. Ghey were
given complete amnesty and released Al
once. Gen. Gonzales is on his way to
the capital.
The campaign against ihe Zdpisistas
in the State of Morclos will be aushci
during the coming week by "A force of
l2."oO men. which viii begin the add
vance at once from Mexico city in the
direction Of Cuernavaca.
Communication by railroad with the
United States is an accomplished fact.
The first train from Laredo on the
American border. arrived this afternoon.
but II brought only fifty passengers.
owing to fear of trouble ON the way.
The passengers say that nothing I'M
usual happened during the trip. The
train brought Il large quantity OF mail
from the United States.
The diplomats OF the various nations
who are here extended official congratu-
lations to Ger. Carra!iZa this afternoon
upon his recognition as head Of the
Mexican Government. Mnrceline Dava-
los. who IL in charge of the Foreign Of
fice. telegraphcd congratulations to the
First Chief.
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GIRL A TO DEATH.
Police Think Mnxim's Telephone
Operator Was u Suicide.

Miss Anna Lamey, % years old, who
was n telephone operator at MaNim's
restaurant. was found lead yesterday
morning in the courtyard at 40 River
side Drive. The police say they be-
'ieve she jumped from the dining room
or an apartment which she occupied
with Miss May Flanagan on the tenth
iioor. The young woman was In her
night robe, but on her fingers We're
three very valuable rings. Other jewels
were found upon the body.
Miss Flanagan was overcome when
she was awakened by the police and
told hat her friend wac dead. Detec-
tive Giery learned that there was II
party in the apartment on Wednesday,
at which there were three men and a
third The police are looking
for these friends of the dead girl.
1t was learned that Miss l.amey en-
gagged the apartment II month ago and
paid her 500 rent In advance. Her
mother. II was said, lives In Eimhurst,
j.. !. Miss l.amey suffered n nervous
collapse some time ago, ii was said.
and worried much about IA brother who
is in "A Long Island hospital. A second
brother ended his life about two years
& by jumping out of the window of
an apartment house In Riverside Drive.