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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23

The communication from the lex,
Fire Warden" which was published
in yesterdays Evening News, asks
some very pertinent questions and
brings..up a matter which is timely
and will bear looking into.
As a matter of fact the factories,
school houses and places of amuse.
ment are, as q whole, poorly provided
with fire escapes. In some of the
factories all the modern appliances
are to be found for extinguishing O
blaze, but it is doubtful if as great
precaution has been taken toward pro
viding means of escape for the en-
ployes.
It is in the schools where the great
est concern rests, however. In seven
buildings in this city, hundreds of
boys and girls. of all ages, are crowd
ed. What precautions are there in
case of fire in or adjoining any of
these structures? There is a law
which compels fire escapes on all
buildings, bgt because the
} efreor4r1ase all have broad
halls and stairways, and, in many of
the cities, there is an excellent fire
drill among the children in vogue
this law is not enforced. In one sense
this is a good thing. The archltectur-
al beauty Of a building is entirely de-
stroyed with the iron stairs and plat
forms running zig-zag up the side or
real.
With the exception of school No l.
all the buildings in this city are as
modern as in the majority Of cities
and there is ample room in the hall
and stair to allow children in large
numbers to pass at one time without
danger, provided it is done in an or
derby manner This Is where the fire
drill has it's great advantage. Large
school buildings have been known to
be emptied within two or three min
utes by this system. With the tap OF
the bell or word of command, the
pupils rise and pass out, each scho.Nr
knowing his place and when different
rooms meet in the hall, each room
knows it's position on the stairs so
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23
THE CHICAGO STRIKE.
WOman's Body In Borne TO the Grave
on n Hand Truck.


CHICAGO, Dec. 23.-The livery EN-
ployees on strike here have voted to aC
cept a conditional arbitration. The
body of Mrs. Catherine Masterson, tn,
mother of Rev. John Masterson, was
borne through the street on a hanC
--tftsk while undertakers and liverymeT
and their drivers argued as to whether
they ought to submit the contest to ar
bitration.
Fifty carriages had been asked for
but none was furnished. and Owe 2U.
people were prevented from attending
the burial.
The first union label funeral" since
the strike of the livery stable drivers
occurred when a body was removed in
a vehicle bearing a placard which
stated that it was owned by an under
taker paying the union scale. There
were six carriages labeled like the i'm
provised hearse.
The Liverymen's association at a
meeting here decided that unless a
peaceable settlement of the drivers
strike was reached Mt once they would
open for business with nonuniOn en-
ployees and would appeal to the courts
for an Injunction to prevent the strik-
ers from interfering in any manner
with the driving of carriages or
uedrSeS. Te44.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23

LINCOLN. Neb., Dec. 23.-Claytor
5. Deeter. an escaped insane inmate OF
the Grand Island Soldiers home, arm
ed with a huge paper knife. succeeded
in getting into Governor Mickey's pri-
vate office. Brandishing his weapon, he
declared that Senator Dietrich, now I'M
der indictment for bribery, was inno-
cent and compelled the governor to ex-
press the same view. Governor Mickey
was agreeing to everything when capt.
tol employees rushed in and
cred him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23

For the first time since the fund,
which is being raised to build a re-
ception room and morgue at the hos
pital, was started no contributions
were received yesterday. Doubtless
this fact can easily be explained in
the near approach of Christmas when
people have so much on their minds
and so many ways to soend their
money. We did not expect to raise
5000 in a weeks time, nor within the
mex two or three weeks. The fund
will be continued and receipts ac-
knowledged until the result is accom-
plished. We believe that it should
not be necessary to hold fairs and fes-
rivals to raise this sum. 1t should be
contributed as a free-will Offering to
I worthy institution which is depend
ent upon the people and for whom it
stands ever ready in the time of great
est need.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23

that what ordinarily might result in
a panic in which children would be
trampled, is really an exhibition of
skill in marching. Tests are frequent
ly made in city schools and some
record time is made in emptying a
building.
AS for the places of amusement,
many of them have but one entrance
and this is small. Imagine a fire
| breaking out in the cellar or on a
| stage in one of Perth Amboy's dance
halls! 1t would be impossible for all
the people to escape. With onlv one
| entrance in some halls this is so
blocked with partitions and ratings
that hardly two people could squeeze
through at a time. Because a fire
panic has neve occurred in any of
these places is no proof that none will
ever happen. In the event of such a
catastrophe upon whom would the
blame rest? The authorities should
look carefully into this matter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23

Elizabeth Is to have a $50, 900 Y. M.
@. A. building. What has become of
the movement to start a Y. NJ. @. A.
in this city?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23

From griefs that make US shiver
We turn to days more bright;
There's fish In every river,
And bait to make EN- bite!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-23

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER %, 1908.
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BEAcoNFIElD's .EYEGlAsS.
British Statesmaa's Oextcrous Use OF
This Little Article.

Few accessories of personal attire
have played more Interesting part IN
parliamentary life than the simple eye
glass.
The greatest conjurcr in the use OF
this little article the historic leS!sla'
tive Chamber ever contained was
the late Lord Beaconsfeld, says
the Pail Mall Gazette. 1t has
often been said of him that he
was q splendid actor. He certain
ly contrived a sort of dumb show
with his cyeglass to create striking
theatrical effects. and the manner IN
which he would manage, when it suit:
ed him. to lose the thing in the folds
of his clothing, SO that he CT pause
in his speech WIZ fumbllng or the
missing article-a momentary respite
which gave him time to think-was a
FREQUENT subject of mirth in the smok-
ing rooms.
One incident of the kind will never
be forgotten by those who witnessed
It. Mr.. Disraeli, then Prime Minister,
was speaking with great solemnity on
question of foreign policy. He had
been several times noisely interrupted
by a somewhat boisterous Scotch rep
resentative, who threw out iroHical
cheers without any relevant appllca-
ton. At the third or fourth attempt
The great Minister stopped abruptly IN
the middle of sentence. There was
dead silence in the crowded house as
members watched the statesman slow.
ly feel for his eyeglass. mechanically
adjust it to his eye. and then, turning
to the direction Of the interruption
give the Highland gentleman one ex'
Dressive look. Having satisfied him
self of the identity of the offender, an
expression came over the Prime Min
ister's face which seemed to say: "Oh
it's YOU. Is it? Poor fellow, you dont
know better!" The eyeglass dropped
with a clink against the watch chair
and the speaker resumed his remarks
at the very point of the broken sen
tence. This honorable member nae
good reason to remember the episode
throughout his Parliamentary career
His colleagues never allowed him tc
forget it.
When Disracli could find his eye
glass in hurry and fit it prompt!
II was a sure sign that he was annoy
ed.
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Retarded as a CcIicacy.

The general livnS in Russia, except
that of the muzhik. is described ny
Mr.. Barry, in Ivan At Home" as r
hans a bit too unsuhstant!al for West
ern ideas. but on the whole fairly port
able. The muzhiks liking for grease
in his food is carried to the extreme.
remember, writs Mr. Barry, once
calling the. attention of one OF the
footmen to the candle, which was not
properly fixed into the candlestlck. he
T very simply righted the matter by tax
ing the candle. out, putting it into his
mouth and biting half an inch of,
which he swallowed ana seemed to
enjoy
= To show that the muzhiks are not
particular as to what they drink, l
must mention the case Of man VINO
was nearly ruined by their taste for
petroleum.
He had made Il contract to light
suburban village with petroleum. one
morning he came to the director or
the. department with very long face,
and announced that he must give up
his contract and forfeit the money
paid.
"why do you want to give up your
contract? 1 thought the price OF Pc
troleu was going down." said the
director.
eyes, so it isl: responded Ivan. ut
is not the price that frightens me-"
"Then what is the matter?" asked
the director.
"Why, you see, excellency, as fast
as put the petroleum into the lamps
the pigs Of muzhiks come and drink
t."
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Gardening for an In. 7lid.

Several years ago found myself too
much of an invalid to be out in the
garden sowing seeds and with no one
at my service who, in my opinion,
could be trusted to do it for. A sum
mer without flowers was too dreary a
prospect to be contemplated. l Sc
cured a half dozen wooden boxes
about the size of common soap boxes
hand had them sawed so that they
were each four inches deep. These
boxes were so small that when flllee
with soil they could be easily liftet
about. had the boxes filed with sol
from the garden; and now imagine m!
comfort as sat at a table sowing my
seeds! There were no cramped limbs
and aching back, as was usually the
case when 1 had sowed my seeds II
the seed bed. l had that year as flnf
a. t;splay Of ANIMALS as l ever hat
when the seeds were sown in the gar
den. in spite OF the fact that th'
weather did not get. warm enough 10
it to be prudent for an invalid to 81
on the ground to transplant them unit
between June 9 and 6.-Country Liz
in America.
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SOLDIER SAVED A SAILOR.

During one of the terrible storms.
carly in 1902 smack was seen to be
in distress outside Of Ramsgate. The
vessel was making for the harbor, but,
missing the entrance, was carried to-
ward the pier, where she would be
smashed to pieces if she struck, says
writer in an English magazine. Rath-
er than face this risk the crew took to
the small boat, which bobbed about on
the raging sea, drifting helplessly.
Ropes were thrown to the men, and
two of them were hauled ashore. The
skipper, however, lost his grip and fell
back into the waves. He would GER
tainly have been drowned but for the
pluck and presence Of mind Of Lance
Corporal Taylor, of the Royal Engin-
GERS, who dived after him. The unfor-
tunate captain, hampered by his heavy
sea-toggery and chilled with cold, was
powerless to help himself, but Taylor
succeeded in seizing him and in keep
| ing him affoat until both were drawn
up by a life buoy fastened to a rope.
| The onlookers cheered the brave, SOL
! der, whose heroic deed had saved the
skipper, applauding none the less hear
tily for that Taylor was q native OF
RamSgate.
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candidate for the Presidency of the

candidate for the Presidency of the
United States.
lie was born OH his fathers farm nj
Cortland, n. Y, Oh May II, 1872. Ills
education was begun in the Cortland
Academy, and from there he went tc
the Cortland Normal School. His de-
sire to so TO college wHs never fulfilled,
for at sixteen ne gave UP his own
schooling Ito Instruct Tie tender mind.
After his experience as Il teacher he
entered the law Office of ScloOnmak2r
& Hardcnbergh.
In 1877 aud 1883 Parker was elected
Surrogate by the Democrats of Ulster
County. In 1884 he was delegate
to the convention ut Chicago which
nominated Grover Cleveland for Prcsi-
dent During the campaign Theodore
Il. Wcstbrook of the Supreme Court
died and Governor Hill appointed Mr.
Parker to fill his place. In June, 1859,
he was designated by Governor Hill 10
sit In the second division Of the Court
OF Appeal;
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peoples, has handed down from the
Middle. Ages, and from rcmoter Gays
Of Durbarism. His officials anu sol
dicry are not paid, and so they quarter
themselves OH the population. Rein
forcing the acts Of tile Turks are al
bantam troops and llrigahds, who are
to the Macedonians what the htlrds
are to the Armenans. Albanian law
leSsnesss has HdleGiB5eAloped Of late years
itlu' ihueeu' Aio'tllnI1
tim and the avenger on the Christian
races of the inveterate misrule of the
predominant partner in this ill-assorted
empire. The reports before lis show
that neither life, nor women's honor,
nor private property is respected in
Macedonia, and that the nominal toll
Grafton accorded 10 Christians disap.
pears when the military are given their
head Thl.; is the situation"
A most gloomy view of the situation
is taken by the Reichswehr Nienna),
which predicts the failure of the re-
form measures undertaken by Austria
and Russia. This view is shared by
other observers, who insist that the
Powers ere concerned not so much
about reforming Macedonia as about
the political consequences Of that un-
dertaking. The Powers are mutually
suspicious. Thus the Svict Colossal
says Italy is preparing to make de-
scent upon Tripoli the moment a con-
fict breaks out between the Balkan
Slav States and Turkey. The Popolo
Romano says Italy has nothing in par
tlcular to do with the Macedonian
question:
"As long as the Powers concerned
with Macedonia remain within the linn
its prescribe by the Berlin treaty,
public opinion in Italy has not the
slightest reason for anxiety. Even 4
repetition of the Bulgarian atrocities
and a revolutionary movement in
Macedonia need involve no risk to
Italy's foreign policy. This Is due to
the aforementioned agreement between
Austria Hungary and Italy with ref
erence to Albania-that is, the portion
of the Balkan peninsula with which
Italy's commercial and political rela-
tions are rncipallr-concerncd."
Macedonia will succeed in throwing
off the Turkish yoke, according to 4
well-informcd but anonymous writer
iurhe Neue Freie PrcSse (Vienna).
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ACTIONS AND WORDS

Here's sentiment worthy to keep N your
mind
As you travel through life, for It's true you
will find,
That you're no. 80 much valued by what
you may say,
AS by what you may do In practicas
way;
For unless you perform what you cay you
can do,
Grave doubts will arise that you're honest
and true.
Though your voice be as sweet as the song
Of the birds.
Remember, that actions speak louder than
words.
Nor would discourage the message that
cheers,
Or the prayers, or the blessing OF sympa-
th"'s lars;
The nre always In order, thoy help In
their VA
To hasten tie dawn OF millennial day.
But little @ - gold sandwiched In with
your prayers
Would Danish moretears and Tighten more
cares.
Though your voice be as sweet as the song
OF the birds,
Remember. that actions speak louder than
words.
RAMS Horn,
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HUMOROUS.

Miss Angorn-I have gold filling IN
my teeth now. Miss Maltese-You
have? Miss Angora-Yes; / just ate
the gold fish.
Blobbs-He doesn't know enough
to come in out of the rain. Slobbs-
Well, he knows enough to always
have a borrowed umbrella.
sillicus-Women always go to ex
tremes. Cynicus- right. II
they are not in the height of fashion
they are i'll the depths of despair.
Visitor-So you can count up to
eight, Ell, Johnny? Don't you know
what comes after eight? johnny
Yes, sir; nursie to put me to bed!
Miss Ann Teque-But you don't
think marriage is always game OF
chance? Jack Young-No, indeed (;
some people have no chance at all.
Mrs. Muggins-Did sne marry well
Mrs. Buggins-Yes, indeed. undNr-
stand that she has considerable diff.
fculty in spending all her alimony.
Wigg--So she finally landed him,
ell? How did she do it? Wagg-She
told him her father had forbidden her
to see him again, and the rest was
easy.
Mrs. Z.-Listen, George-the baby
is saying Oo-goo-ja-bo-oo-go!' What
does it remind. you off" Mr.. T.
HIN! reminds me Of a brakeman
calling out stations"
Tough Youth-Say, I want to buy
some handkerchiefs fer young lady.
Clerl-Plain? Tough Youth-Naw,
she amt plain; an kin lick the man
that says she is.
WAS it farewell tour?' asked the
close friend. y SHOULD say no. -Te;
been greeted with over-ripe vegetabls;
81 never Jared worse in my life"
"Why do Ketchem & Co. stick the
stamps on their letters upside down!
They must be crazy" "Quite the op'
posite. They wish to give people the
idea they are doing a rushing busi'
ness"
But" protested the plain citizen,
don't you consider honesty a good
thing?" "Sure!" replied the politi'
clan. But it's like all good things;
you've got to make some money be-
fore you can afford it.
Host Tin low voice to his wife,
l have a fearful headache. Do get rid
of our guests as soon as ever you
can. Hostess-Well, cannot put
them out. Host-No, my dear, but
you can play the piano.
What in the world are you doing?
asked Mr.. Horsefy. why, am teach
ing my brood how to diet on gasoline,
responded Mrs. Horseny; IF they eX
pect to exist they must depend or
the automobile for living"
81 would like to find oui how many
idle men there are II town" well
lust start some laborers to digging
sewer" but they won't be idle
mo; but every idle man in town vii
stand around and watch them"
"Oh, excuse me for stepping OF
YOUR feet" stammered the blushinI
young maiden. Certainly" respond
ed the gallant young man; Il onl!
wish l had as many feet as cent?
pede, and that you would step on then
ALL"
Mr.. Brisk-I am going to MARI!
your daughter, and called to ASK
few questions about her financia
prospects. How do you stand? MI
Bulky-How do l stand? On two soo'
feet, sir-two good feet! Try one
(zip!) Try the other-(zipD How d
you like 'em, sir?
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New President orRrnzll.

DR.. Francisco dc Paula Rodrigucs
Alves is the new President of the
United States of Brazil President
Alvcs belongs to the Republican party,
(which is also described rs the Con
servative" party. He has held many
public positions, and is one Of the
ablest men in Brazil.
DR.. Branhao, who was elected Vice
President, has recently died.
President Alves holds that 1t Is abso,
lutely necessary to pay all the rcpub'
lies obligations in gold. His chief cf'
fort will be to raise the value of the
paper currency. He does not advocate
q partisan modification of the constitu
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-05-27
CLEANING PIANO KEYS.

Piano keys that have become discol-
bred cover with rather thick paste
made of lemon juice and prepared
chalk or whiting. Be careful not 10
let it get between the keys. Leave a
few mirutes, then wash off with soft
,loth, wrung out of warm water. Pol
.sh with the tlnicst drop of sweet-oil,
and then rub with soft duster till
sYeyy trace of oil 10 removed
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-05-27
FOLDING
So WORK BENCH
An Uhsightly Piece of Furniture Tucked
Away in Closet.

An UhsightIy Piece of Furniture Tucked
Away in Closet.
AN exceedingly clever arrangement
has been recently devised by which a
man who wants a work benc|i in the
House can have his wish supplied With
out the necessity of being constantly
confronted with what is necessarily a
somewhat homely piece Of furniture.
fnsthese days OF general manual train
fag aearly every main and many women
have q good knowledge Of the use Of
tools, and it is not AN uncommon thing
TO find an excellent dnd complete set
Of tools in the possession of gentlemen
who get more or less pleasure in per.
forming various minor matters around
the house In the way of construction
aud repair. 1t is not every man who
hns the space at his disposA. to give
dtio ii work bench, and this Is quite
as essential as the tools, and in re-
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A CRITICISM OF DESTINY.

Of things why tho
outlook would be
Of
8
IS t-Jder-
and
be something Psychic or soc
"a handin gout .hech
clothes
Bacillus
be
millions and
know would
. thenbe Stunned mani!
ss8 80 -. &E sa Nsbit n Chicago
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sponse to the demand Of gentleman
carpenters various devices have been
worked out for their convenience. At
traetiye wall cabinets to hold the tools
conveniently have been in the market
forf some little time, but the latest
thing in this line is 4 combination cab.
inet tEand Work. bench, which is shown
insstl,e. accompanying cuts. This con-
!salsssss2saiflfice OF a wardrobe or closet
when closed. Two Of the sides are
doors, and when one is opened all the
tools in more general demand are con-
IN A;.ly displayed thereon. When the
"a door is opened it permits the
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bench, to be dropped into position for
use, the who'll making very compact
and convenient arrangement. The
bench Is made of hard wood, is three
feet long and has strong parallel
jawed wise. 1t is provided with a
bench stop and has Il series OF holes
for similar stops running the entire
length. This enables work to be held
securely at Doth ends. There is a
sliding guide on each side of the bench
which supports work when necessary.
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flcted upon mothers and maids Whose
names and wrongs. vouched for by
witnesses, have been Widely printed.
The men are overpowered by numbers,
burned or impaled or mutilated.
Commenting cditorially upon all
these things, The Daily News (Lon-
do1) SAYS:
"rhe Turii in Macedonia works in
the minor key. He pillages, robs, VIC.
lates and perpetrates the british for
lures which he, alone among European
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Everybody Satisfied.

DIPLOMACY is a curious game,
said one salesman.
'It is" answered the other; 1T is
one in which the most satisfactory re-
suits are achieved when both sides
can 20 home ard claim victory. -
Washington Star.
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Wanted to Friehten His Wife.

Francois GuiQuel of Roucn. France
intending to give his wife a fright
pretended to hang himself. Unfortu
natcly. the rope slippeI from under
his arms, and lie swung by the neck
Ie was cut down just in timo TO save
his i!fe
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A PnIitit n, Dnrk IIOrse.

According to the political oraclcs,
Alton B. Parker, chief judge of the
New York Court of Appeals stands Il
CHARGE of being the next Democratic
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1903-05-27

The navy which gives England thi
supremacy of the seas costs Sl55,OOO.-
600 a year, or a little more than the
United States pays year In psnsions,
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.4&s&ls4S g & a&s4&8S&S
CHIME IN
MACEDONIA.
,SSSSYs3YS YS3@SS|SSSSSSSS3 9;

} woman's. honor can be
safe in Macedonia, or else
all Etirope is In a coilspir-
.acy to mullgh the Turk.
Torture in specially hid
aA,; Gos il j,;I, 4,
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Striking an average Of the whole
Orange River colony, lHild values have
doubled since the war, = 49,