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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03

chickens.
1t is the opinion OF Detective
David that the murder was the cui-
mination of request made by Mrs
Fitzsimmons of her husband to take
the two children and herself to New
York on a proposed weekend visit
to his mother and father. Fitzstm-
mons received a letter on Friday
from a Mrs. n. Furth. 234 Nine-
teenth street, West New York, said
to be an aunt. notifying him thai
his mother was seriously i'll
Detective David is of the belief
that Mrs. Fitzsimmons argued with
the husband about allowing ths
other three members of the family
to make the trip to New York II
is said that the mother and father
of Fitzsimmons only saw their sons
Oldest child once, and this was
around the holidays when their son
took his oldest child to New York.
The youngest child has never been
seen by Fitzsimmons mother ana
father, it is believed.
The county detectives are OF the
belief that the letter from the aunt
and the subsequent killing of the
chickens, brought the subject On
numbering his wife into his mind
Fitzsimmons, it is said. has always
cleaned the knife. put It in a cover
and placed 1t on the shelf after kills
ing chickens. so that his wife could
use il whenever she wanted On
Friday night, after the Chickens
were killed. the husband withouf
cleaning the instrument placed
in his pocket. and in the morning
when the wife came to his room TO
call him for work. the murder wa
committed.
Detective David has received In
/ formation from a brother OF the
/ dead woman. saying that when ns
| lived on Demott street, WeN he
I boken sometime ago, he received .
/ letter from his sister, saying that
I she was becoming afraid Of her hus-
band. because of the threats he was
making against her. Alex. the bro
ther, told the detectives, he planned
to come 20 Perth Amboy so as TO
protect his sister. and TO secure
work. The brothers object was u
earn money and be able TO keen ni-
sister. and prevent her from being
continually maltreated.
The brother succeeded in getting
a position at Camp Raritan after
holidays. and was getting aionS
well in his preparations. when tne
murder was com mmitted-
The confession of the man. has
for a time held up the analysis OF
the blood found on the mans
shoes. Fitzsimmons claimed this
blood TO be that of the chickens
killed on Friday night. while the de-
tectives are of the belief, that Il Il
the blood Of his wife.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
Aged Woman Suicide Hereto Amend Ordinance Raising Water Rates. Man Killed Grade Cros
ADDAN0E E1T7cukMNnQNc rDIAI
OSWALD SPEER, WELL KNOWN
TERRA GOTTA man, DIES

Oswald Spear. prominent in the
terra Gotta manufacturing world
and several years ago a resident OF
this community died on a train
near Syracuse at 6 o'clock last
night, that was bearing him to Chi
'cago where he was to arrange for
the big terra Gotta convention that
is being held in that city today. Mr..
Spear died suddenly as the result OF
an attack of acute indigestion and
his body was brought back to New
York where his wife and family re-
side, today.
Mr.. Spear was at one time assis-
tant general manager of the Perth
Amboy Terra Gotta Co., now merg-
ed with the Atlantic Terra Gotta
Amboy. For the last six years. he
was connected with Gladding &
MacBean Co., large terra Gotta
works in San Francisco and six
months ago left them to take up So
ciety work and has lately been
handling large advertising cam
paign. At the time of his death,
Mr.. Spear was managing director
of the National Terra Gotta Society
in which capacity he was arranging
for the convention in Chicago.
Mr.. Spear and his wife were So
cial leaders here at the time of their
residence and at the time had a
family of one son and one daughter
both of whom are now married. An
other younger child was born DUR
ing the Spears residence in San
Francisco.
Mr.. Spear was in Perth Amboy
about a month ago, visiting his nu-
merous friends and, at the time, ap-
peared to be in good health.
The funeral Will be held Saturday
at 2:30 o'clock from st. Agnes
chapel, 92nd street and Columbus
avenue, New York city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
SLAIN MAN IS
LAID To REST
Murder Probe is Continued
While Perth Amboy Legion
Provides Funeral for Victim

Joseph Stevens, the twenty-six-
year-old British West Indian who
was murdered here by a negro. said
TO be William Law, last Friday night.
will be buried from the undertaking
establishment of Undertaken James
]. Flynn at O'Clock this afternoon
and interment will be made In the
Alpine cemetery. The local post OF
the American Legion will pay fune-
raj expenses for the man, who is an
ex-service man and had an excellent
record during the war.
County Physician John L. Suydam
performed an autopsy on the man
in the undertaking establishment on
Tuesday afternoon and gave the
cause Of death a puncture Of the
lung. Law. the man charged with
the stabbinS. has left the city. but
the local police are of the belief that
they are successfully tracing him.
and an arrest can be looked forward
to in a short time. The stsbbins
followed an argument. believed 10
be over a woman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
KILLED At R. R.
CROSSING HERE
Timothy Nelson, Father of 6,
Crushed to Death by Le-
high Valley Engine Here.

Timothy Nelson. about forty-five
years old of 37S Fayette street, was
instantly killed early this afternoon
at the New Brunswick avenue of
the Lehigh Valley railroad, when
the train he attempted to cross
through. started and he was thrown
to the rails. When found his body
was in such a condition, that it
could not be identified except by the
clothes he wore, and his fourteen
year old son, the oldest of six chill
dren. identified the dead man as his
father shortly after the accident.
The remains are at the undertaking
of James Flynn on
East avenue. and funeral arrange
ments are being made.
Where Nelson was going when
the accident occurred is not known,
but it is known that he is employed
by a man named Hauser. doing odd
Jobs. His occupation is carpenter.
The drill train blocked the cross
ing, and 1t is believed that Nelson
either attempted to step over the
or under same to get over
the crossing when the engine gave
a sudden jerk and sent the man to
the rails.
Charles Marsh was conductor on
the drill train. and James Dunlap,
Who stays at tie Hotel Remington.
is brakeman. John Gaydos. of 1876
Smith street. was an eye witness of
the accident. Nelson is survived
by a wife and six children. I'M
after the police were noti-
fed of the accident. Coroner Ed
ward Hanson was called. Coroner
Hanson upon his arrival. gave per-
NIT for the removal of the remains
to the undertaking shop of James
Flynn.
The fourteen year old boy identi-
fed his father by a piece of his
coat. 1t was impossible to identity
the man in any other way, as his
head was crushed and the remain
der of his bo6y was strewn along
the tracks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
URGES GERMANY
To CD EASY
Do Not Reject Allied Terms in
Angry Fit, PrusSian Minis
ter Says in Speech.

PARIS. Feb. S:-France still in
tends to see that Germany is made
,u i-.y aer deJt IN tull il her econ
omic condition permits of such pay
ent, Premier BRAND informed the
chamber Of deputies today, in pre-
senting the declaration of his minis
try on the reparstions question.
The French government" he said
in reviewing the decisions reached
by the allied supreme council. has
III no wise renounced the purpose of
collecting the entire debt due from
Germany If she RECEIVERS her econ
omic prosperity
The decision of the supreme
council" he explained. meant the
payment by Germany 20 the limit of
her economic capacity"
LONDON, Fen S:-While Offering
determined objections to the allied
reparation demand Herr Severing.
the Prussian minister Of home at
fairs, declared in a speech at meet
ing of majority socialists that Ger
many should not decline all the de-
mands in an angry fit, but should
try 10 convince the allies that Ger
many was doing what she could 20
satisfy the requirements, said an ex-
change telegram dispatch from
Cologne.
The home minister declared the
present demands meant the econ
omic strangulation of Germany.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03

CHICAGO, Feb. d Arguments
against abrogation CT the national
wage agreement between the rail-
roads and employees already laid
before President Wilson and mem
bers of congress by brotherhood
leaders were presented T. tle rail-
road labor board. Since y request
of w. w. Atierbury of t. rennsyl-
vania lines for release from these
agreements was made before the
board Monday. representatives of
the employees have been preparing
their rebuttal. which B. NJ. Jewell.
president of the railway employees
department of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor. was TO present.
Members of the board indicated
a decision may be reached in exec
utive session Friday. Mr.. Atterbury
declared the railroads plea was 50
urgent that many of the roads faced
bankruptcy. and there was not time
to confer with employees on abco-
CATION of the agreement.
I'VE are convinced. said a tsle-
gram to President Wilson signed by
Mr.. Jewell and six other organiza ton
leaders. that he (Nr. Atterbury)
wishes TO take advantage OF the
temporary unemployment and un-
fortunate economic condition OF rail-
road workers which the railroads
have intensified to crush our labor
organization.
I'VE shall show there is no eco
nomic Justification for wage rsduc-
tion, and a reduction in the general
course of living is not depel dent
upon a reduction of our wages aad
that of other wage learners"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
PERTH AMB0Y MEN
QUALIFY AT PINEHURST

PINEHU RST, y. C., Feb. 8. -
Among the Jerseymen who took
part in the qualifying round of the
annual s.. Valentine tournament on
the championship course at Pine
hurst yesterday. where third six
teen. l. T. Madsen. Colonia, and
eight sixteen, Daniel i. Olmstead.
CO1Ouia
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
Niarge Bowers

Marge Bowers. one and one-half
years old, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Bowers. of 162 First street.
died last night. Funeral services
will be held tomorrow afternoon at
2 O'Clock. Rev. Robert Schlotter
will officiate. Interment will be in
Rose Hill cemetery. Linden.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
starts south Amboy Action

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. 81
Papers were served today in the
supreme court case of oscar Mundy
OF South Amboy versus Christian
Rehfuss of South Amboy for the
collection of s53l alleged to be due
the complainant as a percentage of
the estimating damages of the Nor
gan explosion done in South Amboy
by him in the service of Rehfuss.
1t is claimed that Mundy was en-
ployed TO give certain estimates of
houses in South Amboy on a five per
cent. basis of the cost of repairs in
GLIDING material and labor. Paid
part of what was coming TO him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
PARENTS NIGHT
|. To BE OBSERVED
Big Event Tonight for Fathers
and Mothers of Boys Who
Attend Y. M. c. A. Glasses

The ever present hospitality
which Is the biggest feature in the
workings of the local organization
of the Y. NJ. C. A. will again be
extended to the general public to-
right when parents night" will be
| observed in order to give the par
ents and friends of the members of
the association an idea of what
work is being there accomplished.
Under the direction of Physical
Director Schuyler C. Pew n very
fine program has been arranged and
with the cooperation of Boys Work
Secretary Fenby w. Scott. a most
successful evening is expected.
The program will be carried out
as follows and every one is invited
to attend:
Maze running. calisthenic drill,
apparatus IVORY, paraller work. box
ing. wrestling. leaders wand drill,
games consisting of potato race,
tug of war and straddle ball, peanut
scramble and basketball.
T. A. Hdwe. for varnishes and Brushes.
Tues Thurs sat tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
Wife Chargcs AssauIt.

Louis Halback arrested by Pa
trolman Frank Gunkel, on a war
rant charging assault and battery
preferred by his wife, was held in
$500 bail to await the action OF the
grand jury by Recorder Harold T..
Picke rsgill this morning. Leo Low
enkopf represented the wife at this
hearing
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
6 S|NN FE|NERS
REPORTED SHOT
Many More Casualties in Bat
tie With Police at Skiber-
enc; Plan for Court Martial

SKIBERENE, Ireland, Feb. 81
Six members of a party said to num-
ber several hundred Sim Feiners
were killed and several wounded in
an attack upon a detachment of
fifteen police between Burgada and
Rosscarbery. according to reports
from police sources this morning.
The attacking party was beaten off
after a severe fight, abandoning a
quantity of ammunition.
The police sustained no casual
ties. the reports declare.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
Court Martial for Dunsany

DUBLIN, Feb. 3:-Lord Dunsany.
poet and playwright who was ar
rested recently after a search of
Dunsany castle. In County Meath,
was alleged to have disclosed sever
al shotguns and other sporting arms,
kilmainham court house Friday. it
was announced today. The charge
is keeping firearms and ammunition
not under effective military control.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
BOARD REPORTS
ON j. 5. NAVY
Major Ship Remains Basis for
Sea Power, Report to Sec
rotary Baker Says Today

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3-The ma
ior ship remains the basis of sea
power. and those who argue that
the airplane and submarine have
supplanted it, are asking the coun-
try to accept hopes for accomplish
ment," the navy general board says
in a report to Secretary Daniels
made public today.
"The general board having kept
in touch with naval progress along
all lines said the report, "reiter-
ates its belief in the battleship as
forming the principal units of the
feet. Without them the United
States cannot hope to cope with
existing navies."
Urging that equality in power be
the continuing naval policy of the
U. S." the board said there is mo
thought of instituting international
competitive building and that mo
other nation can in reason take eX-
ception to such a position.
"It can not justly be construed
as a challenge" the report contin-
ued. "A policy OF equal or sub
stantially equal armament may
well tend to diminish their growth
and to lessen the danger of sudden
war"
Asserting that the guiding policy
that had shaped the general board 5
construction recommendation since
1908. was that of eventually Great
ing a navy equal to the strongest
in the world. the board urges that
mo rest period or limitation of
armament, be agreed to by the
United. States would modify the
great building program of 1916 now
under construction in numbers.
general types or dates of compile
ton"
Secretary Daniels transmitted
the report to TIE senate naval COM
mittee for its informa tion, in con-
sidering pending disarmament. and
naval policy resolutions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
Plan Counter Pronosals

tOPENHAGEN. Feb. 5:-The
German government has summoned
its financial experts to prepare
counter proposals on reparation for
submission to the supreme council
conference in London on February
2S. according to the Politiken's Ber-
lin correspondent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
BOCE-WURST
Keilner Brothers Bock-Wurst
Sold at
Leading Butchers and GrocerS
TWO HUNDRED AND sIXTEEN
NEW RECIPES

TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTEEN
NEW RECIPES
Here is free recipe book.
II tells how 10 fix ZIG different
dishes-every one out OF can from
the grocers.
These recipes include variety OF
sauces. soups. salads, entrees, fish
dishes, desserts.
They are authoritative. because
they are the result OF the study OF
experts working under the direc-
tion Of the National Gamers As
sociation.
They are widely taught in schools
Of domestic science. and viii keep
any woman posted on the latest
methods of preparing nourishing
and appetizing foods.
Send to our Washington Infor-
rnatioR Bureau and get this re-
cipe book free. We want to help
our women readers with all their
everyday problems.
In filling out the coupon print
name and address or be sure to
write plainly.
Fred ]. Haskin. Director.
THE PERTH AMBoY EVENING
NEWS
Information Bureau.
Washington. D. C.
enclose herewith two cents in
stamps for return postage on a { zee
copy Of Recipes for Canned Foods.
Name ............................
g.,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
Assault Charge Made

NEW BRUNSWICK. Feb. s.
Raymond Rinaldi was released or
1000 bail yesterday after a charge
OF assault with intent to kill The
man was arrested some time age
for attempting to rog Pennsylyari1
freight car of its load of soap at
Brimlow Park.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
RA||. ROAD bD.
To TAKE ACTION
Arguments Against Abroga-
tion of National Wage
Agreement Sent to Body.
BULLETIN

BULLETIN
CHICAGO, Feb. 3:-Presentation
of the railroad employees view OF the
carriers plea for immediate abroga-
tion of national agreements, was de-
ferred when the federal railroad
board met today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
House Acts ON Bill

WASHINGTON. Feb. S:-A reso-
luton authorizing the president TO
invite the nations of the world TO
send delegates 10 a conference TO
provide for disarmament, was re-
ported favorably today by the House
foreign affairs committee. The
measure was sponsored by Repre-
sentative Brookes, Republican, Hi
nOiS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
LIBERTY LODGE sI7

Will have one meeting in a month only
heginnIng February srd in Jaeohscn's Hall
State strset
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03

space Suitable for garage or storage ir
rear 2Ss High ST. Rent $50
MARGARErTES 4 LOBEI.
Perth Amboy Phone $50
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03

p. A. Hdwe. for Wash Boilers.
Tues Thurs. Sat. tfe
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03
-Four Reported Dead

DUBLIN. Feb. 3-Four men are
dead the result of an ambush of a
squad of auxiliary police. near here
yesterday two of the wounded hav-
ing died late last night. One of
two motor lorries was blown up
by mine set in road. Three lor-
ries loaded with police were at
tackled here last night, several
bombs being thrown on them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03

p. A. Hdwe. FOR Cake Makers.
Tues. Thurs, Sat. tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03

r. 4. Hdwe. FOR varnishes and Brushes.
Tues. Thurs sat tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-02-03

WEATHER-F'afr tonight FRIDAY
tncrcasing cioudiness- Not much
eiaange in tcmpexsturA
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-04-08
ing. This brought forth a further

ing. This brought forth a further
demonstration.
Penn Taylor, a negro accused with
Guy Wright of having assaulted and
robbed Jesse Coomes, a street car
motorman on West Ninth street sew
eral months ago was next tried. The
punishment is from twofo ten years
in the penitentiary, and the jury on
this case is composed of Mrs. Andy
Bresler, Mrs. Gamble Stuart, Mrs.
Joe Allen, Mrs. John Reid Alexander,
Mrs. John Gilmour, Mrs. Henry Pet
tit, Joe Early, N. G.. Stanley, Wilbur
Williams, S. c. Tichenor, Herman
Berry and Two Montgomery
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-04-08
MARRIAGE LICENSES
RECENTLY GRANTED

Wilbur Reynolds, Deanfield, to
Eva Strange, Deanfield.
Guy Patton, Route 8. Beaver Dam,
to Corinne Porter, Route Beaver
Dam.
w. L. Matthews, Rosine, to Ethel
White. Rosine
Joe Howard, Route 4, Philpot to
Rosa Wedding, Route 4, Philpot.
William Duke, Route 1, Hartford,
to Mayme Tucker, Route 2. Narrows.
Raymond Vance. Route 1, Hartford
to Eureva Kirk, Hartford.
Ed Jamison, Central City. to Myr-
tie Camp, Horse Branch.
Earl Beasley, Rosine, to wiffie
Clark, Rosine.
Charlie Mcdaniel, McHenry. to
Stella Beasley, Rosine.
Arthur Laws, Hartford, to TIME
Lee Midkiff. Hartford.
Otis Beasley, Simmons, to Maggie
Felty, Rockport
Gilbert Dempsey. r.. I. Livefmore,
to Inez Cannon, Route 4, Livermore.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-04-08

Public saie--Every Second and
Fourth Saturday in each month. we
will hold Public Sale at the Court
house Square. Hartford, Ky. Bring
in anything you have to sell and we
will find you buyer.
PARKS & YEIsER.
Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-04-08
MCDOWELL A. FOGLE
WITH THE HERALD

Mr.. Mcdowell A. Fogle has acquir-
ed an interest in the Herald Publish
ing Company and will be identified
with the Hartford Herald as Asso-
eiate Editor.
Mr.. Fogle is well fitted for the
work he is to do and We predict sue
cess for him from the beginning. We
welcome Brother Fogle into the herd
of quill drivers, and II 1t were pos
sible, would uncork demijohn Of
the vintage of about 1900, and in
vite him to have an evening and a
night out with us.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-04-08

Mack Murray, who has been resid-
ing at Auburn, ILL.,, for some time, ar
rived in town Tuesday, enroute to
the Clear Run community. MT Muir
ray has been foreman in the shops
of large Coal Company in the IL
linois town for some time and as the
mines have shut down, he contem-
plates returning to his old home
country. ff~
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-04-08
REV. M. M. MCFARLAND
VISITS OHIO COUNTY

Rev. M. M. Mcfarland. Baptist,
State Enlistment worker of Louis
vile, was in the County last week as
sisting in rounding up the first
years subscription to the Baptist
$75,000.000 fund. Rev. Mcfarland
accompanied Rev. r.. u. Fuqua. the
pastor, to Smallhouse Tuesday.
where they spent that night and the
next day and night. They also spent
Saturday and Sunday at Pond Run.
where the Enlistment worker filled
the pulpit in room Of Rev. ruqua.
Much good resulted from the visit.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1921-04-08
SEVEN WOMEN ON
JURY IN DAVIESS
Greensboro Women Do Jury Service
For First Time; Smith
Liked Ii.
(Owensboro Inquirer.)

(Owensboro Inquirer
1--WE like the jury.
This formal announcement by Com
monwealth's Attorney Smith uttered
in his matter-of-fact court tones,
created a burst of good natured
laughter and ripple of applause in
Circuit Court this morning when the
question was put by Judge Slack, in
regular order, after jury composed
largely of greensboro society women
had been sworn in to try the case
of Chambers and Chambers, charged
with Selling cigarettes to a minor.
The court room was crowded.
Everybody liked the jury.
1t acted much like other juries and
the seven women and five men quick
ly disposed of the cigarette case. by
assessing a fine of $25 against the
vendors, which is the maximum al
lowed by the law. tfN
Flowers Lend Color.
The circuit court room was in gala
attire for the occasion of the first
jury service performed by Greensboro
and Daviess county women. A beau
tiful bouquet of roses in basket,
sent by the Elks Lodge. came to
Judge Slack before court opened,
presented in honor of the eventful
day.
The first trial to- be heard by
woman Jury, or one composed large
ly of women, in Western Kentucky,
required about am hour. The jury
was out only 10 minutes and its YER
diet was guilty" with a fine of s25.
the limit. The verdict was signed
by Mrs. Gray Haynes, forewoman.
The other. members Of the jury were
Mrs. ], T. Griffith, Mrs. Andy Bres7
les, Mrs. Orion winford, Mrs. r.. L,
Mrs. Percy Short and Mrs.
d. M. Griffith. The men jurors were
]. F. Newman T. H. Jennings, Ira
]. w. Dunn and r. s. Gray.
None Excused.
None Of the women called on this
case were excused by either side, and
when Judge Slack asked Common
Attorney Smith, what about
accepting the jury, he replied, "W
like the Jury" This was his usual
answer in all cases. but on this oc-
casion a demonstration followed on
the part of spectators. women and
court officials. Judge Slack remark
ed he had often heard Mr.. Smith
make that statement, but it seemed
10 be in different tone this morn