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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
NEWS ITEMS

Hugo Schroeder, of Newark, was
1.-The guest of Mrs. Lucretia Moroy. o.
William street, Saturday.
The lawn and grounds IN front of
the church and reotory of Our Lady
Help of Christians, Amboy avenue,
have been put in fine shape yesterday
md today.
d. v. and Miss Adele Rush, of
Perth Amboy, were T~cttenville Wis
itors yesterday.
Patrolman Kepple, of the Totten-
willie station, ia building a 20 foot
boat, in which lie expects to put a
five -horse-power engine.
A number of people from here are
exp eoted to attend the second AMI uai
outing of the Richmond Light and
Power Company, August 20.
The residence of FL. Ellis, on Main
street, is being painted.
Patrolman II. b. Winant is Oh u
ten days vacation,
The Uniform Rank of the knights
'of Pythias held O we'll ATTENDED meet
ing Inst night.
A large automobile, bound for AS
bury PARK, N. j., broke down for
some time at Princes Bay about .
o CLOCK Tut sday night, and caused
some little commotion.
Miss Tillie Bowman, of Newark, is
visiting In town.
The repairs TO the roof Of the
Robinson building, Main street and
Broadway, have been completed.
Frederick Christiansen and q friend
from Plainfeld, and Carl Ulrich, of
New York. returned home Yesterday
after spending ten days in camp Oh
the shore opposite Boynton Beach,.
Mrs. John Preacher, who underwent an
operation at her home III William street
recently, is slowly recovering. DIR. II. e.
Meyers is still in attendance.
james Powell, of Annandale, is getting
along well, after his recent operation of
appendicitis.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
ALL OVER the ISLAND.

1t was receiving day yesterday ut the
Staten Island Ladies' Club, Livingston,
and the pretty little club house and
grounds were throDeed all afternoon. !
Yesterday was an ideal day for the
summer resorts. The bathing was excel
lent at Midland and South beaches. A
large excursion from Newark visited
South Beach. At Midland the band con
certs attract a large number of visitors.
The Summer Dining Club, composed OF
prominent business men of Manhattan,
will have a beafsteak dinner this evening
at Hugot's Hotel st. George. After the
dinner an entertainment will be given, fol.
lowed by dancing.
The Richmond County Automobile Club
has decided to hold another club run to
Coney Island and Manhattan Beach Fri
day, August 5.
The death yesterday Of the Rev. Thomas
S. Yocom, pastor of old st. Andrews
Methodist Episcopal Church at Rich
mond, removes from Staten Island one
of its most jealous and beloved residents.
DIR. Yocom had been Ill only a week, and
his death was not expected. He was
always active in local affairs, particular
|ly in the ferry and water questions.
Whenever a public meeting was held to
discuss either he was always on hand,
regardless of weather or distance. A year
ago, when a mass meeting was held at
Stapleton to discuss the ferry question
DR.. Yocom was one of the leading agita
tors for a new and better ferry service.
DIR. Yocom celebrated, on June Is, his
twenty-fifth anniversary as hector Of st.
Andrews Church,
Mr.. Charles Hermann, a wealthy
Staten Island brewer, has donated a hand.
some silver cup to be competed for by
members Of the Staten Island Driving
Club. in a class to be designated by the
Racing Committee of the club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
SOUTH AMBOY
RMELOh Cut.
Miss Nellie Fisher Entertained Her
Friends Last Night.

: Miss Nellie Fisher sand a number Of
friends enjoyed a watcrmelon eut We
nesday night at her residence IN David
street. The time vas tassea with ne
usual features, games etc. Then there
was the luscious melon and Entertainments
: The; e CIV watermelon uts'' are getting 70
be quite u fad here, but are not carried
out as 10 some other places where, when
they sit at the table and begin to cut
the melon for eating, the party starts Int
telling melon stories and each one vies
with the others in telling the best one.
1t adds greatly to the pleasure Il those
present as each one has the nance 70
show their tilent at story telling.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
Jacob Garrison Arrested for vioIat-
ing City Ordinance.

Jacob Garrison, thirty four years old,
OF Railroad avenue, an employee of II X.
Yetman, vas yesterday afternoon arrest
ed by Patrolman Bowen on a charge Of
violating the city ordinance, by cutting
branches off of a tree on Main street.
He had no permit, but said he was act
ing under orders. He took his horse and
wagon to the stable, and was then taken
to StapletoD, by the officer, to lie
arraigned before Magistrate Marsh.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

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The handsome boy of Mr.. and Mrs
Theodore Zehercr has been christened,
James Edwad.
Mrs. Louis Ballard, of Sewaren, spent
Tuesday in New York.
Mrs. Seth Lockwood is visiting friends
in Asbury Park.
The ladies of the w. A. A. will give a
euchre in the club house on Saturday
afternoon for the benefit Of the house
committee.
Mrs. Il, Drumpleman Entertained a
friend from Railway, Tuesday night. =
Miss Helen Robinson, is visiting her
riend, Miss Leonie Bonney.
Mr.. Frederick Lockwood, OF New York,
is visiting his brother, Mr.. John Lock
wood.
DIR. F.'E. Voorhees, was in New York
Tuesday. =
We are glad to see our genial friend Mr..
Charles w. Peterson again in the street
after having his shoulder dislocated by
his wheel coming in contact with a u
her wagon while he was trying to dodge
"a trolley car about five days ago.
Anness & Potter's factory caught fire
Wednesday night, but the fire was extin-
guIshed before the engine got there, and
no serious damage vas done.
Miss Dorothea Boynton was in New
York on Tuesday.
Mrs. John Pfelffer spent Wednesday in
Newark.
Capt. Frank /. Perry, has returned
from his trip in the Catskills.
Mr.. Vincent Katbe, Of Railway avenue,
proprietor of Washington Grove, died
Wednesday morning.
Miss Sadie yorohees is visiting friends
at Rockaw ay Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. 7. Ames and oliver
will return from Mt. Taber Friday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
~FoREsTERs PICNIC.

A large number of local people will at
tend the picnic and fair of Court Ross
vile No. 434, Foresters of America, at
Greater New York Grove, Rossville, Sat
urday. Music will be furnished by
Kelley's orchestra. There will be a bicy-
Gle race, for a So prize; potato race, for
a 81. SO prize; and egg race for ladies' only,
at 8 O'Clock, for a $2.50 prize. Valuable
prizes have been donated. 1t will be a
red -letter-day in Staten Island forestry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
CARTERET

l.. A. Chase, superintendent of the
American Lucol Company, spent last
week with his family at Whitesville, N.
Y.
Frank Muzzer who was recalled from
his trip in the west, by the Illness of Mrs.
Muzzer, will resume his travels in the in
terest of the Wheeler Condenser Works.
Miss Kate Hoar visited relatives in
Newark Monday.
After September the first of the bar
Der shops will be closed ON Sunday with
the exception Of one, which refused to
close. The price of a hair cut will be
raised to twenty cents after the first of
August.
Mrs. J. j.. Reason is visiting in Penns
sylvania.
Miss Hazel winchell was out of town on
Tuesday.
ID. Il. Wilson was In Railway Tuesday
Mr.. McCartby's house on the Blazing
Star road was broken in Sunday night
about IL O'Clock. Mr.. George Morgan,
who lives next door, heard the noise and
called to know who was there. This
frightened the man who ran across the
field toward the boulevard. Mr.. Morgan
t%elephoned for Mr.. Mccarthy, who was
in Perth Amboy. He came on Monday
and found hat nothing had beer dis
tnrbed except the crashing in Of the win
dow. The burglar is said to have had a
companion, who waited for him on
M. Deveroux's corner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
GOTTEN
SUNDAY SCHOOLS OFF. WAS CUTTING TREES.
Children are Spending the Day at
Midland Reach.

A large crowd, composed of the pupils
of Bethel and South Baptist Sunday
schools. accompanied by a number of
their teachers, parents aud friends, are
spending the day at Midland Beach, on
their annual outing. Two trains, one a
few minutes after 10 o'clock, and one
shortly after / o'clock, carried the excur-
%sionists 10 the resort. Return tickets are
good on all trains.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
Loves Labor Lost.

Anxious Mamnia-Clara, dear, what
did Mr.. Coldcash say last night when
he was trying to button your glove IN
the. hall?
Ciara-0h, be merely said that any
mar who made gloves that WIRE SO
hard to button as mine ought to quit
the business. ..ea
Anxious Mamma-Well, dear, take
my advice and don't waste any r,ore
time in that observation-disclosures En-
lquircr
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
Foor Pa.

Eddic-Aren't you sorry that 0 are
nm only child?
Freddie--Oh, no; | don't mind 1t. but
it's tough on pa.
Eddic-How SO?
Freddie-Well, you see. I'm getting
too big for him to have to take me to
the circus. and there aren't any young
err kids in the family for him to fall
back on.-Brooklyn Life.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs. Kenneth Stults, of MayvfIe, la
entertaining her sister and children, Of
Baltimore, Md.
Mrs. Irving Turner, of broadway. at
tended the funeral of a nchew in New
York City Monday.
Irving Turner, of broadway, was q
New York visitor Tuesday and Wednes-
day.
They have taken on about fifteen new
hands at the Acme Underwear factory.
One of our leading men aid last night
that the Perth AmLoy Evening News Is
an enterprising paper.
Mrs. Franz and daughter Lottie have
returned to their home at Inwood on
tile Hudson after a delightful visit with
Mrs. Henry Thomas n family, Of John
street.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton's mother, :
Msr. Heston, of Second street, Is visiting
relatives at Trenton.
Mrs. William Thorne, of Elizabeth, re-
turned home after a pleasant Visit with
her parents Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Jack
son, of Broadway, and other relatives.
Miss Maggie Nau and sisters, of..Cather
inc street, were Perth Amboy visitors
Tuesday. IS
The Rathbun Homestead, in John
street, is being painted.
Mr.. B. Dominick, of Newark. az
tended the funeral Of tho latu OaptaiT
Fred Emilucssen, Wednesday.
Mr.. Lamb, of Harlem, N. X, wi
q borough visitor Wednesday,.
Captain Charles Patiaen. who
captain Of TIE Eta May. fnfn5HB pc
tween this borough and Sea Breeze, y
is spending a few days at his home Of
John street on account Of illuess.
Mrs. Edward Everett, OF Broadway,
has been in the care of q doctor for
the past throo weeks. although able
to be about.
Mrs Symms Campbell will entor-
tain Mrs Albright. the wife Of Dr:
Albright, OF Easton, Pm at her homes
ON Min street. DIR. Albright Was
formerly clerk in his brothers. CDR.
Albright) store in this borough.
Mrs. Edward Rue is very Ill at her
home in Henry street.
Parisen's cottage, in Broadway. Il
receiving a coat of paint,
Mrs. Charles Peatce and neioe, Misa's
Libbie King, of JOHN street, will START
ON Monday for Ocean Grove, where
they will s~ojourn for q week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel New on, Jr.
and child, of Hebgkvn, arc spending
Mr.. Newton's vacation with HIS ar-
ents, Captain and Mrs. Newton. OF
Bordentown avenue.
Mrs George Taylor. OF John street,
spent Tuesday at Ocean Grove.
Mrs. Symms Campbell, Of Main
street, entertained her mother. Mrs.
John Sexton, and Master John King.
of John street, Mt dinner and tea,
Tuesday.
Mrs. Lawrence Hilyer, OF Perth
Amboy, has been spending q few days
with Mrs. Noah Furman, Of John
street. ssasa
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

3 very desirable business lots on State
st, to be closed ont cheap, see Therk-
elsen & Brown Go. 107 or ITO Smith st
6235 90 4 wks. tues, thur, sat
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
BARGES LOADING.

Several large barges, the Maine, Devon,
Dightem, Yardmine and Oxford from
Fall River came In to load with hard
coal. The tug Eureka brought a tow in
early Wednesday morning and left later
ON. 1t Is said that they are very busy at
Scully's docks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

FRONT room to let 56 New Bruins
wick ave. 7342 z % 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
MONEY RECEIVED.
visilant Hose Company Wi Begin
Building at Once.

Vigilant Hose Company has received
its yearly appropriation of $500, from til
city. A house, the lot for which was
given by Hubbard Yetman, will be erect
ed in Fisher venue. 1t is expected to
about 81. Loo.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

FOR SALE-Must be sold this week
% sets of grocery harness. value
1912. so at $40. 90. A. Clausen New
Brunswick Ave. 7lQss7 6 If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
Coming TO the Scratch.

Mrs. Bacon-What q funny noise our
hens are makingl s3aH.
Mr.. Bacon-I understand it. They
are laughing.
"Wha arc you talking about?"
why, heard our neighbor talking
about going to plant some fresh seeds
tomorrow. and | guess it has got to
the hens. "-Yonkers Statesman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
Heroic Treatment.

Mrs. Ebony-Doctah, my husban' he
got the paralersis in the laigs, so he
carn't move his feet.
Doctor Dark-Is dat so, Mrs. Ebony7
we'll. I'll call right away.
Mrs. Ebony-Yes, doctah, an he Euah
to brung youh banjo erIong. If dat doan
start bis laigs goin'. nuthin' will-N.
y. Weakly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
At THEsSHIPYARDS.

Work at the Ellis shipyard is on the
jump, aud large numbers of craft are
being handled weekly. AT THE present
time, the framework for fonr new boats
is on the ways, and one other boat is re
ceivihg extensive repairs above deck.
Browns shipyard is also busy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

TO LET-Flat to let all improvements
428 State st. inquire 432 State cor.
Washington SITS. 1858 z 26 If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
Figurlnr the chnnces.

Charley, desr," said young Mrs. Ter
kins, 81 have made an investment" /,
Have you?"
"Yes. think it Is a very good ore, too,
I've bought a ticket for a piano that is
going to be ratified off,
How many chances are there?"
"a thousand. That's what decided me
When therr are so many chances as that,
n ought to stand a real good show,
0ughtn't one, Charley, dear?'-Wash-
ington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

"Has he shovl you any marked az
tention?" a
why. yes. he left the price tag on
the ring he gave me."-Clevcland
Plain Dealer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
A narrow ESCAPE.

She lat the concert)-He is the tenor
of Or. Talkington's church.
lie with a shudder)-Is he, indeed?
And | had though. of going there next
Sunday!-Brooklyn Life.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
ENGINE OFF TRACK.

Engine No. 20, of the Staten Island
railroad, ran off the track, while being
placed Oh the turn-table here Tuesday
night. No damage was done, and the
engine was % replaced by a gang of
workmen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

FOR SALE Cheap, a lot of leather
and cord Fly Nets horse sheets cool
ers and lap covers. A. Clauseu Z N.
B, Ave. = ssss4gM4k
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
Worlds Fair Excursion.

Low-rate ten day coach excursions via
Pennsylvania Railroad, Aug. 3, 10, II, "a,
and 81. Rate $40. rs from Perth Amboy.
Train leaves Perth Amboy at SAT a. III.
connecting with special train IRON Now
York arriving St. LOUIS 4.15 i. NJ, next
day. 1883 1928 Till 1881 90 W.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
Hospitality in High Life.

Mrs. Grammcrcy-When did the
house party break up?
Mrs. Parke-When the hostess lad
won all the money from her guests at
bridge.-Town Topics.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

To stir the yolks of eggs into soup =
hot custard SO thatthey Will be amoota
hrst beat them and tienFadd a teaepoon-
ful.of cold water.-Household
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
is BEING o%veRHAuLEO.

The Stevens mansion which was moves
TO Main street some months ago and left
in an unfinished state since, is now being
finished and a porch is being built all
around the house which is said to add
greatly to its appearance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

iCanftnl r-xtnns,ona.

When the extension now pIannda
for the nations capitol at Washing
ton has been made the edifice, innIudz
ing the works of art which, It con-
tains, will have cost nearly SIC. 100000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

PLATE glass store frons for sale
cheap. Enquire 81 Division Street.
1887 z % If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
Keep Him at Home.

De man dat don fin smiles at home
is mighty apt tub look fuh 'em roun
de cornder.-Aunt Jemimy. In Good
Housekeeping.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
CATHOLIC B0MLERs WON.
Defeated the Yacht Club Team In an To-
terestlng Match.

The Catholic Bowling Club were beaten
by the South Amboy Yacht Club at the
Yacht Club alleys, Tuesday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

A woman who wants to take in wash
ing and ironing, address News
Office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
HaInnneet.

When a bachs .or has more money
than he can spend he should annex
q wife.-Chicago Daily News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

HOUSE for rent, completely and
nicely furnished for house keeping,
on prominent thorouRhfare. Address
Comfort, News Office. 1889 7-23 tt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

WANTED-A girl for general house
vSFk in q family of two must be
competent and furnish good references
apply Mrs. Fernald Sewaren N. j.
1880 4 28 2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

Siminen's Bread. Sold every
where. 1909 rs tt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

ROOM WANTED-On every break
fast table for Scheuers premium
java coffee. $685. 1, If.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
Easiar.

Some men would rather tell agree
able lies than he dissgreeable trntl..
Chicago Daily De-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

WANTED-MEN OR WOMEN local
representatives for n high class
magazine. Large commissions. CASH
prizes. Write j. N. Trainer, so East
Washington Square, New York, N. Y.
bO16-2-l7-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

When Poop Q want help they adver
tise In The Evening News Those
ooking for help should bear this in
mind IN
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

'sYot're NOT a possImist. are your"
"Oh, no. Merely an cx-optimist
Puck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

A YOUNG girl would like to take
care OF children, enquire News Office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

PAINTING, paperhnnging and mp to
date wall paper. Anders Anderson,
38 New Brunswick ave. Tel. AIR.
3-15-tf.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
ARE O SATISFIED

ARE YOU SATISFIED
with your present position and salaryt II not
write us for plan and. booklet. We have openings
for Managers, Secretaries, Advertising Men, Sales
men, Bookkeepers, ETC., paying. from sl,WV Va
$4,000 O year. High grade exclusively.
MAPGOODB tInc.1 =
Suite $40, 800 Broadway, New York.
Offices In New York, chicsge and "a other cities
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
Fol- SALE

L WOULD sell my new upright piano
at grent bargain 1t is ono of the very
best makes and fino tone, have no use
for it oasy payments address Howard
News Office. 1867 Z ~ st
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

FOR RENT-Nioely furnished room
for two gentlemen. Esberg 8 Water
|St. 1866 Z 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

DON'T miss the sale of Trimmed
Hats below cost at The Palace Mil
linery, 800 State st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

FOR RENT-A BARN and stable,
suitable for one horse. Enquire at
News Office. 3164-7-25-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
ROOMS o RENT

FOR RENT-Furnished Rooms for
gentlemen, on second floor, front.
All oonveniences. 80 Gordon St.
7170-7-11tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

TRY Simmen's Bread. AT all gro
GERS. 7099 7-5 If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
M~IsCELLN EOUS

II DOLLARS OF alt en- billet Koster
til Danmnlk eller Norge hos f. L.
Brown, ITO Smith St. Penge forsen-
DIES til laveste Kurs
1906 7 20 A wks tues 81 sat
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

MONEY orders for lowest rates to
Scandinavia. Gall no Smith st. F.,
L. Brown. 1866 Z rs 4 wks tues e. sat
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

FOR SAnE-FOUR lots ON Market
ST.. near Goodwin. Address "Real
Estate" Evoning News.
1887 IL LOTT
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

WANTS a place as housek eeper. En-
quire @. P. Evening News.
1890 1923 Be
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

FOR SALE-A naptha launch 20 foot
4 horse power engine in good mn.
ming order call at 800 State st.
1857 28 2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
~sIrAUTloN WANTED

MRS. BERRIS wants washing to do.
10 Mechanic st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
HE'LL WANTED

WANTED-Girl or won an ono who
understands homework and cooking
call in morning, Mrs r. Hoehn, 300
Amboy Ave, Totteyille. 1889 Z 28 4t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

FOR SALE-AT q bargain, house and
lot On Hall ave-. Address "Bar-
GAIN" Evening News office.
1997-11-t0-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

ASK for Simmen's Bread. AT all
dealers. 1903 7-5 tt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28
ROOMS WANTED

ROOMS WANTED-To paper or
paint. Full line wall paper. And
'ers Anderson, 38 New Brunswick ave.
5290-3.9-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-28

BOILER AND ENGINE for sale at a
bargain. Sturtevant 10 horse power
steam engine and boiler in A 1 condi-
tion, cost $3.50, will sell for $3.50. In
use 3 years. Address o. D., News
Office. 9-l2-tf
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-04-15

Council and House meet at the sams-
hour, according to the closing custom e
An important bill TO be passed TO-DAY nj:
a measure calling for the maintenance o.
streets Street Commissioner Narreiman 4
is anxious that this bill pass In order d,
patch UP many of the city streets whic q
are badly in need of repair. Il
By unanimous vote the Council chamst
ber was rendered for tine US. uf the La y
dies Aid Society of the Sons OF yeteranS.
fer its convention next Septemb=.
Some of the bills killed were: L
An ordinance to increase the license ID
circuses: q bill to redistrict the precincts
of police courts; an ordinance prDvidine
for additional cab stands. a measure "a
redistrict the city wards: an ordinance toe
make the milk laws less stringent; mined
relief bills; two bills creating the Office Of
Street Car Supervisors; bills to improve
Warne between E.aston and kennerIy ave-
nues. Byrd avenue between Minerva anSf
Wells avenue. Byrd avenue between WeY d
avenue and Easton avenue: bill to op II
La Sale street from Mississippi to Y -
souri, avenue: bill to reconstruct Wa utr
between Tenth and Twelfth Streets oilis
to establish wagon pulls for team pnt
levee streets; bills 70 authorize tn pur-
chase of property for engine-houses IN the !
Seventh Ward. and in Carondelet and a
bill to reduce the motorcycle license to
= a year. Il