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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
HINTS FOR THE LAUNDRY.
How TO Handle the Table Linen I'm
the Process of Reno
walton.

By most housewives the ironing OF
table linen is a mucL-dreaded task, but
by using the following plan it may be-
come a real pleasure: We all realize
how easily linen is drawn out of shape
when wet, and how hard it is to regain
if dried in that condition. All this trou-
BILE and exertion Of pulling and stretch
ing may be avoided, If when the table
cloths are being hung upon the line the
selvages are folded evenly together and
pinned to the line, corners first, then the
sag. says Woman's Home Companion.
The edges must be stretched gently in
place, and held with pins not more than
y or Is inches apart. If pins and line
are scarce, the napkins may be hung
over the table-cloth, allowing the same
pins to DO service for both. Shake out
all unnecessary folds and wrinkles that
may remain. When possible, leave out
until dampened by dew; if not, sprinkle
and told in the usual manner. Let lay
az least IN hour or so, then shake out,
alsl iron single. Begin at a corner. Iron
lengthways, then across, keeping the
linen squared. This is the secret of sue
cess. Turpentine in the starch produces
gloss.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
COrean Superstition.

There is an ancient ceremony in
connection with marriage in Corca
that is fast passing away. 1t is called
"Po-sam." A week or two before-the
wedding the parents of the bride ron
suit a fortune-teIler to find what will
be the future of their daughter.
Should they learn that she will become
a widow within twelve months they
will inveigle a boy into their house,
a mock ceremony will be performed,
after which the boy will be %strangled.
The bride, thus becoming a widow,
deceives the spirits and will be mar
ried to her betrothed husband with the
assurance that he has naught TO fear.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
DISTURB LAST RITES
Chicago Livery Drivers on
Strike Warned by Police.
PlCKETING OF FUNERALS MUST STOP
Chief O'NeiI Issues General order to
Guard All Funerals From Any
RiOtOus Act of the
strikers.

CHICAGO, Dec. %. Picketing of
houses from which funerals are to
start, whether peaceful or violent. by
union livery drivers who went on strike
four days ago is TO be prevented by the
police under direct orders issued by
Chief of Police O'Neil. j. b. Wads-
worth, secretary, and Charles Stevens,
business agent, CT the ~Liverymen's IN
ion, were summoned before Chief O'Neil
last night and told in plain language
that any differences the union might
have would have to be settled away
from houses of mourning.
This %picketing of the homes from
which funerals are holding is beyond
the liberation of Il civilized communi-
ty," said Chief O'Neil. Your zeal has
carried you beyond the pale of endur-
ance, and such III unheard of perform
ance as the carrying of labor troubles
to the houses of the dead will not be
allowed by the police.
Under no circumstances will | per-
nit picieting of any kind around Il
house whence Il funeral is to proceed.
And l must say that it ought not to be
necessary for me to take this step.
Law or no law, %picketing of every
kind around these houses will have to
stop. | shall take my chances with the
courts on the question il my conduct
is questioned in any court"
Chief O'Neil then issued a general
order to all inspectors of police III the
line of his conversation with the two
union officers. He instructed command
ing officers to accompany funerals in
carriages, if circumstances seemed to
require it, and to see that the last rites
of the dead be in no way interfered
with.
While the courts have inclined to the
permitting of peaceful picketing, Chief
O'Neirs order prohibits picketing of
any kind around houses of mourning.
He declares that, in his opinion, no
court could be found which would fail
to sustain an act of such evident ne
cessity and propriety as that contem-
plated by the police department.
On top of Chief O'Neil's order came
the announcement that peace plans
looking to a settlement of the strike
had been launched. Through the eff
forts of the Chicago board of arbitra-
ton a committee was appointed at Il
meeting of the liverymen and the I'M
dertaker's association to meet with a
committee from the drivers union to
endeavor to bring about an amicable
adjustment of the trouble.
-
| agreed upon a basis of arbitrating the
difficulty. The proposition will be sub
mittcd to a vote of the men on both
sides today, and it is said that the re-
suit probably will be an agreement.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
HORRIBLE WALKING.

The walking where there were no
pa vements or sidewalks of any thing
but dirt, was something awful in the
borough Sunday. In some places the
feet of pedestrians would sink over
their shoe tops. On John street a
short distance from the M. e. church
to the corner of Stevens avenue, the
sidewalk is a disgrace to the place and
whoever owns the open lots there
ought to have pride enough to at least
make them so people could step with
out going into pools of water or sink
ing into mud every time there il
a thaw.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
eARTERET
NEWS ITEMS.

Miss Mccormick, or Brooklyn, was
the guest Of Mrs. Joseph j. Mullan
last week.
George Sommers, Of Newark, was
in town on business Saturday.
Miss Nellie A. Sexton entertained
the Ariston Euchre Club Friday night.
Vocal and instrumental music was
well rendered by several of the mem
bers. Refreshments were served at II
O'Clock. Mrs. Walter V. Quin won
the ladies first prize. Mr.. Joseph j.
Mullan won the gentleman's. Mrs.
Terrier and Mr.. Leon A. Chase re-
turned home happy with the consola-
ton prizes. TIE following were
present: Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph J.
Mullan, MIR. and Mrs. Leon A. Chase,
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter V. Quin, Mrs.
Walter F'errier. Miss Harriet McCor-
mick, of Brooklyn, N. Y, Miss Cath
crime GlYnn, Miss Maud Il. Platt,
Miss Fannie II. Johnston, Miss NJ.
Brazzell, Miss Alice Mara, Miss Flor
ence Drake, Miss Nellie A. Sexton,
Miss n. Darcy, Miss NJ. T. Sexton,
Mr.. James j. Mullan, Mr.. John a.
Ouin, MI. Morris Slugg and Mr.. NJ.
W. DeWilton, of Perth Amboy.
Frank Glynn, of Elizabeth, spent
Saturday visiting his sister, Miss @.
Glynn, of DeLamar avenue. .ea.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
LOT FOR FIRE HOUSE.

The members of Vigilant Hose
Company No. l have received a lot,
free and clear, OH Amboy avenue, near
Fisher avenue The person who help
ed the fire ladies along is said to be
a wealthy resident of Tottenville, who
wishes his name withheld. The mem
bers Of Vigilant Hose Company are a
fine looking body of men. They will
be out for practice with the new hose
cart this afternoon. A fair or ball
may be | elt:'loltly to secure funds for
the erection of a building.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
HOUSEHOLD ADVICE.
Economics for the Busy .
wife.

Old stockings cut down the seam
make excellent clp,hs Tor polishing fur
Eiture and floors, as We'll as soft iron
holders.
Gasoline put on stains on a white silk
waist, fol!oweaYg !gs puchdupp mag
nesia as the gasoline vii take up, well
rubbed in, wiz g~en6rafty remove the
stains.
When grease is spilled on the kitchen
table or floor, pour cold water on it at
once to p~reventf- s63kfhgint the wood.
1t viii quickly harden sndeean be lifted
with a Bnite. s7t--r ..~..T
10 remove SCOT from a carpet, Sprin-
kle plenty of fne-sah over II and9weep
along the grain Of the carpet. Repeat
until every trace-of the spot is removed.
In making down pillows go over the
wrong side Of the case with an iron
rubbed well with beeswax each time it
is applied to the cloth, 10 prevent the
down working through the cloth.
Flat irons should be washed every
week and always Eept in a clean, dry
place. Few h-ousekeepers use sufficient
wax in ironing. Do not allow your irons
to become red-hot, as they will never
again retain the heat.
When winds do blow and there is frost
in the air, put handkerchiefs, collars,
cuffs and all small articles in the wash
to dry in a pillow case. The fabric is
spared whipping by the wind. they will
freeze dry and be quickly gathered for
ironing.
Buy a strip of asbestos cloth at the
hardware store, and use small squares
to iHterline your iron holders. Keep a
gOod-si2ed piece fastened to your IRON
ing board to save the sheet and lay a
square under the table pad where the
meat platter rests. e.,
Do not try TO sweep an invalid's room,
but wiring q clean cloth out of cold water
TO which a few drops of ammonia have
been added, and carefully wipe the car
pet, mating or floor, turning and rims
ing the cloth and changing the water
as it gets dirty.
Cheese cloth or silkoline makes good
busters, and windows or box draperies
that are not longer fresh and attractive
should be cut into squares and neatly
hemmed for the purpose. There should
be a sufficient number on hand that they
may be washed as regularly as the face
towels, as they last longer and give more
satisfactory service with frequent wash
ings.
A brides trousseau includes the wear |
ing apparel fexcept dresses) and all the
household linen necessary for two
years. A simple list of the latter in
cludes four tableeloths. with four or five
dozen napkins Of different sizes; IL
sheets, with a dozen and a half pillow
cases: two dozen towels, with dish and
kitchen towels, doilies. centerpieces.1
bureau and wash stand sc>xtSRd other
linen pieces Needed abouiLoAI0
Teach the bGWeS-xtn -nrg nTs-
the proper way to put The bedclothes to
air over two chairs in the morning, and
also occasionally give the boys alesson
IN simple cooking by having them help
prepare breakfast. The lad who can
make a good cup of coffee. broil assteak
and serve them will lose nothing Of
~manliness, but may find the knowledge
useful in after life. ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
SPLINTER IN FOOT.
Mis- Nellie Thomas Meets With Painful
Accident at Normal School.

Miss Nellie Thomas a a large
splinter in her foot while at Normal
school Friday. She was walking
through the hall and supposed the
splinter only entered the sole of the
shoe, but when walking she found il
caused her pain and on taking off the
shoe discovered the splinter was in
her foot and the foot had begun to
turn black around it. The teacher of
physical culture in the school, and
who attends to scholars who meet
with accidents, tonk out the splinter
and treated the foot. 1t is still pain
full, but after two days rest Miss
Thomas was able to attend school
Monday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
LAND OF OLD 1iEN.
Where CentenarianS Are GS Thick
as BiccLberries and Halle
and Hearty.

81 saw a lCt of queer things during my
wandering through MCrccco, Algeria
and Tunis," said a man who, according
TO the Washington Star, recently re
'tdrned from 4 long tou- in the north Of
Africa. but the quecrest thing Ct all
was the multitude of c~ertenarians. They
were as coumon as black berries mere in
August, and a man or wonan had TO be
at least $50 to enjoy any sCrt Of local
reputation.
1T is quaint and refreshing to step
aside for a moment from the hustle o.
modern life and make Acquaintance with
men whose fathers or cra-Gf2thers We're
Barbary ccrsairs; to drop i2to coffee
houses where the public story ~tsllers
rivot the attention Cf crowded audience
and where the jars Of Ali B1ba are still
in common use; to frequent public
squares where snake charmers, tarbaric
musicians and ether story-book delights
are a commonplace; to meet a KaGi rid
ing to court on a white mule; and to mix
with people who tell you stories Of diinrs
as if they were everyday Occurrences.
"All this and more you can enjoy in
Morocco, Algeria and Tunis-thGigh the
French are doing their best TO SPOIL the
old-world charm of the last two coun-
tries. But of all the strange things l
saw there, the strangest were the old
people. There were SO many of ITEM,
and they are so strenuous"
Every traveller in the 'Barbary
states" as they used to he called, is i'm
pressed by this remarkable abundance
of c|entenarians. A eray-bearGed old
man Of 10, who is trying to sell curios 10
a tourist for thrice their value, exclaims:
by the beard of the prophet, may my
grandfather die if what l tell you is not
true!"
Looking at his gray beard you think
he is quite safe in calling down that curse
upon himself, but when you make in
quiries you find that he really has a
grandfather living. aged about 10, and
that the old gentleman is still going
about doing business on market days.
Life is not wearing in MosIem Africa.
A man never does anything IL a hurry
there. Naturally, he oes not even
grow old in q hurry. When he is 20 ne
is just beginning to get ever the first
hot flush of youth; he is 10 longer
counted as one of the boys. But not I'M
til he is at least 80 docs he expect pco-
pie to pay honor and reverence to him
as a veteran. and even then he mus
take a back seat and listen GefereEtiaily
when the hale and hearty ceEterarians
approach.
The Arabs and Moors of the Barbary
states are strenuous only in their relisi-
Il exercises. The excessive zeal Of
the various confraternitics which give
vigor to the Moslem faith in that part
of the world must be very wearing. But
even among these confraternities many
very old men may be fourd, who so
through the e~Xhaustirg ritual just as
EASILY as a mere hoy Of so or 40 can.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
BERRY DIES FROM
RESULT OF INJURIES.
Tree Fell on Him Last Thursday
Working in Sand
Bank \

Robert Berry, Jr., Of Bergan Hill,
died last night from the effect of the
injury received from being struck by
n falling tree at the Smith Sand and
Gravel banks at Cheesequake creek,
last Thursday. Nh. Berry was about
thirty-four years of age. He worked
as laborer fourteen years for the P.
r. r. company under Mr.. Suits. who
laid him off about two months ago,
but wal expecting to put him at work
again as soon as possible. Mr.. Stults
felt very badly about his sudden
death.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
NEWS ITEMS.

Ms. Waldo Z. Berry, of Sewaren,
was in Railway Oh Monday.
Miss Edna Brown and Miss Lefty
Runyon spent Saturday in New York.
Mrs. Harry Eddy spent Saturda-
afternoon in town.
Miss II. V. Harding visited friends
in New York on Saturday.
MIR. and Mrs. Ware, of Bangor, are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Gotham Boyu-
ton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
o FOR OYSTERS.
London Dealers Teach BivnIyes I,
Keep Their shells Closed right
When Out of the Water.

"a school for oysters" said a dealer IL
fish in London's great market for tLt
tinny and crustacean tribes, lis an insti,
tuition tina: you would be positive coulc
not exist, for oysters are notorious fol
their stupidity. 1t is, however, a fact
that there are many oyster schools
Years ago certain wise fish dealers dis,
covered that if you take an oyster sud.
denly from its subaqueous bed it opens
its shell, whereupon the life-giving wa.
ter inside 1t all escapes and the oyster
dies.
But if you expose an oyster to the all
gradually, lifting it out of the water fol-
a few minutes and then returning il
again, it gradually learns that to keef
it's shell closed when out of the water
Is the best thing for its health. These
Investigators found that they could
take two oysters, one trained and one
unframed, and the trained oyster, keep.
ing its shell closed while out OF the wa
ter, would live a long time, while the un-
trained one, opening its shell, would die
in a few hours. Therefore training
schools are in appearance nothing more
than reservoirs full of water. Oysters
are put in them and the water is
drained off and then returned again. II
is kept off for a few minutes at first
then for ten minutes, then for half an
hour, and so one. Oysters in these
schools learn that they will live longest
and keep healthiest out of water if they
ieep the shells tight shut. AS soon as
they learn this their education is fin.
shed"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
Citron MELON ana crnnberri..

Citron melon tobEgt with cranberriesy
make a very agreeablg sadce, attractive
in appearance. Cook q quart Of citron,
peeled and cut into squares, in just wa
ter enough to ecyer, until tender; then
aGd n and one-half cupfuls OF cram
berries and two hsaping cupfuls Of SUI
gar; cook 20 minutes longer. and set
aside to cool. 1t will keep well for sume
time without csaning.-Rural New
Yorker.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
SOUTH AMBOY
NEWS ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs Charles Stratton, of
Broadway, will spenp Christmas with
their grandchildren, Mr.. and Mrs.
George Lowndes of New York city.
Mrs. Thomas Baker and Miss Ethe l
Ferguson, of Broadway, will spend
Christmas with friends at Yonkers,
N. Y.
The light was out on Stevens ave-
nuo and First street part of Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Samuel Hamilton, of Second
street WIGS a Perth Amboy visitor
Saturday.
Amozi McLain Dominick, of Mata-
wan, spent Saturday with his cousin,
Mrs. J. Whitworth, of Georg o street.
1t is said that Charles Clumpp, of
Broadway, has accepted a position
w tn Linzermyor. butcher at Matawan.
Mrs. Edward Whitworth, of Broad
way, spent Thursday at Sayreville.
Miss Ella Slo yer, Of First street,
has returned home from an extended
visit with friends at Brooklyn
Frank Apologize, of Ru yon, and
Thomas Mablv, of Je rsey Ci ty, were
the guests of Wood Apple gate, Of
Morgan. Saturday.
Miss Nellie Thomas, OF Second
street, will spend Thursday at New
ark.
Frank Disbrow, of Main street,
spent Saturday in New York.
Charles Compton, of Broadway, who
was formerly with Elias Mason, furn-
iture dealer, has accepted a position
with Mahoney, grocer, on Broadway.
Mrs. Potter Slower and daughter, of
Borlentown avenue, were Perth Am
| oy visitors Saturday.
Miss Bella Jackson has returned
home from a few weeks visit with
fir ends at Yonkers.
Mrs. John TAYLOR, of Broadway,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. G, orge
Lowndes. of New York City.
George Schank, of Hasbroork
Heights, spent Friday and Saturday
aG Morgan.
Mrs. Emma Learned and daughter,
of Railway, will spend Christmas
with her parents in Second street.
Miss Florence Whitworth spentS.the
p ist week with her sister, Mrs. Hill
ford Cramer, of Perth Amboy.
Mrs. John Whitford. of Geo rye
street, spent Saturday evening with
Mrs. Milford Cramer, of Perth Am
boy.
Miss Miller, OF Augusta street, vas
an out of town visitor Saturday.
Mr.. Edward Whitworth, of Broad
way, spent Sunday at Perth Amboy.
Mrs, Samuel Greenleaf, of George
street, was a Perth Amboy visitor
Saturday.
Miss Wilhelmina Hoff. of First
street, will spend Christmas with
ri ends at New York and the remain.
Ter of the holiday season with friends
1t Innwood on the Hudson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS.

The following officers for the Sun
day school have been elected by the
members of Woodrow NJ. Z. church.
for the new year, William Bedell,
superintendent; w. W. Houseman,
and Miss Rose Powell, assistant sup
er%intendents; Emily Mesereau, secre-
tary and treasurer; George Brown
and Harry Thomas Librarians.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
oucered HimxeIf Forever,

"Why is it?" he asked, that beauti-
full women are always the most stupid?"
"Sir," she replied, IAN l to understand
that you desire to cast reflections upon
my mental capacity"
ooh, no." he hurridly returned; Il
have always said that you were n of
the, cleverest girls ever"
But he didn't finish. Before he could
do SO he realized that he had said the
wrong thing, and could never make 1t
right.lTit-Bits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22

The President-How al l give your
friend an appointment? He is ruGe, I'M
cultured, vulgar and unworthy Of an
Office.
The Cabinet Minister-Why, l thought
you might make him a minister to some
foreign country.-Town Topics.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
EMPLOYEES GET TURKEYS.

The Int irrational Powder and Dyna-
mite Company will present their en-
ployees with turkeys for Christmas.
Two hundred will be given out to
them on Wednesday. One of the en-
ployes who resides in this borough,
says they are a fine firm to work for
and always treat their men we'll.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
WORK JUNE q.

Work on the new Carnegie Library
Building, Amboy avenue, was resumed
yesterday after a few days delay.
The recent rains have left consider
able water in the cellar of the build
ing. When the W is connected
this will be remedied.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22

Observation-Disclosures says he wants a
wife with good lungs. 1t shows how
considerate he is of her health.
Mother-I wouldn't be too sure. He
might want her to blow the kitchen fire
IN the morning.-Chicag0 Daily News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
Suit Against Mitchell For $500, 900.

BINGHAMTON. n. Y, Dec. 22.-A.
ID. Wales, an attorney of this city, has
brought suit against John Mitchell,
president of the United Mine Workers
Union of America, to recover 100000
for legal services in settling the recent
coal strike.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
In the Haun.s of ycience.

where's your father, boy?" asked
the gentlemanly agent.
"Sweepin' the horizon" replied the
astronomers son
And your mother, where is she?"
"She's out sweepin' the back porch"
Chicago Record Herald.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
DANCE AND RECEPTION.

The members of Rossville Engine
Company No. /, of Rossville, will
hold a dance and reception at Doty's
pavilion, Eltingville, on the night of
December 81. They all expect to have
a good time. Some friends have been
i ivited to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
M
CONCERT TONIGHT.

On Tuesday evening, December q,
one of the finest entertainments heard
in Woodbridge will be held in the
Methodist Episcopal church. 1.-The
Southern Jubilee Singers, " consisting
of a colored quartette, will give a
concert.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
No Harm Done.

Fuller understand you said /
looked like a monkey. What do you
mean by such tails as that?
Waller-Oh, it's all right; no harm
done, you know There wasn't any
monkey within hearing when I said It
Boston Transcript.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
BORROWED BIG ENGINE.

The Rapid Transit Railroad has
borrowed the old fashioned big hog
back engine No. 336 from the Central
Railroad of New Jersey and are using
her in the T%ottenville freight yard.
The Rapid Transit Railroad engines
seem to be getting out of order.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22

You're all run down." said the doc
tor. What you need is quiet and rest.
You ought not to be worried at all
"Wm you pat that in tie form of a
prescription, doctor, and give it to ray
asked The man.-Chicago Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
GIFFORDS EUCHRE.

The Clifford Euchre Club met at the
home of Mrs Joseph o. Mckee, Am
boy avenue, Giffords, yesterday after
noon Three prizes and a tooby prize
were awarded the lucky winners.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
TOTTEXVILLE

The Evening News is on sale at Ost-
burgs' Al Main street, and at John
Boss Hotel, formerly John Kall's
stand. Extra copies Of the News and
all NewYork papers can always be Sc
cured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22

Friend presume you receive from
.ime to time a good many anonymous
letters criticising your actions or yari-
ious questions?
Statesman-Well, some Of them ate
anonymous, but a far greater number
Of them are unanimous.-Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

The Tottenville night school is now
closed for the holidays and the stud
ents are happy. The pupils in the
short hand department. have been
given home work to do in the holi.
DAYS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
Unlike Most others.

Hes a most EXTRAORDINARY man"
EN- what way?"
"Why, he's an avowed candidate for
office just because he wants the office,
and not because he feels the necessity
of responding to public clamor that he
has spent money and time trying to eX-
cite. There aren't many like HMM
Dolitics."-BrooklYn Eagle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
Taylor Gets Five Years In Prison.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Dec. 22.-Wal-
ter L. Taylor after being acquitted on
four indictments last week charging
him with assault on Congressman La
MAJ has been convicted of assault with
intent to murder. Judge Malone sen
fenced him to five years in the state
.,,.iSnn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-22
spain's Young King to Wed.

MADRID, Dec. 22.-King Alfonso
NH. is reported TO be about to marry
his cousin, the daughter of the Infanta
Maria de la PaZ, wife of Prince Lud-
wig of Bavaria.