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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

A surprise was rendered Mr. Julius A.
W heller at his residence, 1853 2sth street,
Monday evening last. Among those present
We're Miss H. Brown, Miss d. Ross, Miss
NJ Peters, Miss j. Chopper, Mr. and Mrs.
Geo. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. George Beason,
Mrs. Lewis, Mrs Bowles, Mr. A. West Mr..
Robt. Fletcher, Mr.. Chas Dogan, Mr.. Chas.
Lee Mr.. Chas. NJ. West Mr.. Leon Wheeler.
Thursday evening last was most enjoy
F. J. Fidler in Sligo, Md, when surprise
party was rendered their eldest daughter,
Miss Maud E. Fidler The jovial crowd
played games until a late hour. when. after
retreating to the dining room which was
beautifully decorated, dainty re-
past was served Mr.. and Mrs A. E Stew
ems and Mr.. Smith gave piano selections,
followed by a solo by Mr.. Irwin Harmon,
those present were Miss Olive Jordan, Miss
Brownie Jordan, Miss Grace Jordan, Miss
Gertrude NARROW, Miss Mary P. Coleman,
Miss II. Davis, Miss Bertha Underwood,
Miss Helen kengla, Miss Florence Kengla,
Miss Cora Ireland, Miss Sadie Topley, Miss
Maud E. Fidler, Miss Myrtle Fidler, Mr..
and Mrs. E. A. Stevens and Mr.. and Mrs.
F. ]. Fidler, Mr. Jordan, Mr.. Smith. Mr..
Walter NARROW, Mr.. Charley Barnes, Mr..
Milton Ffdler, Mr.. Nelson Parker, Mr.. NJ.
Ashford, Mr.. E. I. HARMON and Mr. w.
Fidler.
friends was present yesterday at the mar
rage of Miss Isabelle Sidney Nesmith,
daughter of the lateAJudFe Sidney Nesmith
Of the circuit court of New Hampshire and
M. Jean F. P. des Garennes, attorney for
the French embassy. and son of Prof p
Jean des Garennes, professor of languages
at the Annapolis Academy. The bride was
beautifully gowned in white crepe de chine,
trimmed with real lace wore tulle veil
and carried a shower bouquet of white sweet
peas. The ceremony took place at the home
of the brides mother. with Rev. Jerome
Daugherty, s. J., president of Georgetown
University, officiating. assisted by Rev.
Father Cahill of Trinity Church. George
town. Ex-senator and Mrs. William E.
Chandler of New Hampshire, Senator ]. II.
Gallinge" of New Hampshire, M. Henri
Orlando, chancellor of the French embassy;
Major and Mrs Richard Sylvester, Major
and Mrs Henry Romeyn. Lieut. and Mrs.
Downss Wilson. DIR. and Mrs Anderson,
u. 8. N: Mr. and Mrs. F. w. Stone. Prof.
and Nine. des Garennes of Annapolis and
M. Henri Garennes of Baltimore were
among the guests The couple went to Bos-
ton yesterday and will sail from there for
Europe, expecting to return in August.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Angel of 1873 LIST
street southwest gave a reception on Mon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Angel of 1873 LIST
street southwest gave a reception on Mon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

DABNEY In the full triumph of faith after q
long and painful Illness. which was borne with
Christian fortitude entered into rest on We'd
ucsday June ~. 1904 at 345 am at his resi-
dence. No g25 L street northwest. ALFRED
DABNEI, beloved husband OF Mrs. Harriet
Dabney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-29

Mr. end Mrs. John Miller have issued
cards for the marriage of their son, George
E. Miller, and Miss Terasa 4. Dawson to-
day at St. Aloysious Church. at o pm. A
reception will follow at 1929 New Jersey
avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05
Thomas Peterson Passed Away
at His Home Yesterday After
noon of Old Age.
HIS FIRST BALLOT
Was at Local Election Believed to be the
First Held In the Country After the Con-
stitutionaI Amendment AIlowingNegro
to Vote, Was Passed-Was Presented
: with Medal from the City.

Thomas Henry Peterson, seventy
nine years old, the first colored voter
in the United States, died at $50
O'Clock yesterday afternoon at his
home near Commerce street. He pass
ed away of old age.
For the last three weeks Mr. Peter.
son has been complaining and toward
/ the last his mind wandered.
He was born in Metuchen, October
| Z, 1924, and lived there until he was
sevenXvears old when he moved to
this city where he has since resided.
He was known to every citizen in
Perth Amboy and always very popu-
ular. If he had lived until March 81
of this year, he would celebrate the
thirty fourth anniversary of the day
when he was the first colored man to
cast a vote. He did so under the
provisions of the fifteenth amendment
to the federal constitution. On March
81, 1870, the people of Perth Amboy
voted on proposed revision Of the
city charter So far as is known this
was the first election anywhere in the
country after the amendment was
adopted.
In commemoration of the first vote
cast by negro the people of Perth
Amboy gave Peterson gold medal,
Oh one side of which is portrait of
Abraham Lincoln, surrounded by these
words: "Thomas Peterson-Perth
Amboy-Abraham Lincoln. " On the
other side is this inscription:
Presented by the cilizens of Perth
Amboy to Thomas Peterson, the first
colorod voter in the United States
under the provisions Of the fifteenth
amendment, at an election held in
that city on March 81, 1870. J."
Peterson often said that when he
cast his first vote a white citizen of
Perth Amboy tore up his own ballot,
saying that now that colored men
could vote, he "guessed he would
quit
Mr.. Peterson leaves three children,
the oldest being Ben Peterson, who is
better known as Ben Mundy, Mrs.
Jennie R. Johnson and Miss Alice
Peterson. The funeral will be held
tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock from
st. Peters Episcopal church, Rev. J.
L.. Lancaster officiating Interment
will be in st. Peters church yard.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05
Excise Board Last Night Renewed
His License by Vote Of
Three to Two.
HAD BEEN HELD UP.
License Had Been Refused Pending Trail
In New Brunswick Jury Disagreed In
the Case and New Trail will be Held
Will Reopen the Saloon 10 Short Time
Pleased with the Ac ion.

The Board of Excise Commissioners
granted renewal Of the saloon license
of Jacob Rabinowitz at their regul ar
meeting last night. The vote was
three in favor of granting the License
and two against it. The Board always
vote IN secret ballot on applications SO
that it is not known positively
who favored Rabinowitz The sa-
oon, swhich is situated at 49 New
Brunswick avenue, has been closed
since January 4th when Rabinowitz's 8
license expired. He is now at liberty
to reopen his establishment aud Will
do SO in very short time.
The renewal was being held up be-
cause Of the charges against Rabino-
witz accusing him of conducting a
disorderly house. He was tried in
New Brunswick and the jury dis
agreed. The prosecutor now says he
willihave 4 new trial on the same
charge either the latter part OF this
month or early in March. Rabino-
Wits counsel, George ]. Pleohner,
..tAis.,. .mnrnipga expressed himself as
greatly satisfied at the granting OF the
license.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05
Board Of Estimate Met Last
Night and Talked Over the
Matter Informally.
SCHOOL BOARDS NEEDS.
Money They will Ask the goard OF Estimate
to Give Them Tor the Ordinary Expenses
of tie Year--Board OF Estimate Will
Endtavor to Get Then the Amount
Asked for.

The Board of Estimate held an in
formal committee meeting last night
in the council chamber at City Hall.
The members discussed the best means
as to the granting of the anticipated
request from the Board of Education
for funds, and the general sentiment
expressed was that the Board would
do everything in its power for the
carrying out of the much needed i'm
provements and additions to the school
system.
The money that the Board of Esti
mate will be asked to advise the
granting of, is divided as follows
Salaries, S27, 600; night school, 500
books. So, 500; supplies, $1,000; print
ing, $3.50; fuel 1850; repairs, So. $50 ;
and incidentals, $l.100, making total
of S44, 800. To this sum will be added
the budget to be received from the
State board, which will approximate Q
$l9, 900, thus making grand total of
S6S, 960, the cost of running this city q
schools for the coming year. The
board, last night, went over these
figures carefully but took no definite
action.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05
United States Wood Preserving
Company Will Try TO Enter
in Competition.
WILL SEE ALDERMEN.
Superintendent KestOr Says He viii Do
What He Can 10 Get Chance to Bid on
the Paving Of Smith Street Between
High and State Streets-TeIIs Of Some
Of the Contracts Recently Completed.

The United States Wood Preserving
Company, of this city, will endeavor
to have the asphalt restriction re-
moved from the Smith street paving
petition so that they can put in bid
for paving that street, between High
and State streets, as embodied i'll the
petition presented to the City Council.
This company wants to pave with
wooden block manufactured and laid
by themselves. This much was ad-
mitted by Arthur Nestor, superintend-
ent of tho oompany's plant, In con-
versation with News reporter.
In order to effect this end the petit
ton before the Council, which speci-
fies "high grade asphalt" would have
to be changed so as to include WOOD
pavement" or omit mentioning the
kird of paw mt entirely. The City
Clerk was ordered, at Monday nights
Council meeting, to give notice OF the
intention of the city to pave Smith
street, between the streets mentioned,
with high grade asphalt. In this
form the wooden block pavement is
barred.
The company takes q sanguine view
of their chances in the matter. Mr..
Nestor said:
"Uur company hopes to be allowed
to bid for the contract and we will
make strenuous attempt to that end.
I will see the aldermen myself and
will do all in my power towards Sc
curing the contract, OF at least, an
opportunity to quote our prices. AS
the work is to be done in this city.
there would be little cost of transpor
tation. We would thus be able to
enter very moderate bid. We con-
slider our pavement as good as asphalt
and we always give ten years guar
antee and an indemnity bond. We
have just finished paving the new
East river bridge from New York to
Brooklyn and also two streets in New
York, as we'll as paving the space be.
tween the tracks of the Metropolitan
Street Railway Company. on Lenox
avenue. We have contracts for five
more street in New York within the
next year and also for five handsome
new ferryboats nuilt by the Erie Rail
road. With the latter contracts, on
account of the extraordinarily heavy
traffic, we give guarantee for but
five years.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05
Men Begin TO Die Though TWen'
ty Feet of Earth to the
Mason Work.
WHAT ENGINEER SAYS.
Declares He Does Not Favor aH Oval Shaped
Sewer Such as in Washington slteet
and Thi0ks ii Would Pay The City 10
Build a New Gne Entirely Round Lay
er of Cement.

Street Commissioner Matt Weirnp
started men al work on the Washing
ton street sewer this morning. They
are digging ut Washington and Front
streets and will make un opening to
the sewer. City Engineer Smith said
this morning thai the bottom of the
sewer Is In very bad condition.
When thev went through it Tuesday
night the bricks on the bottom were
badly worn. This condition extends
from the outlet as far as High street.
Above High street it is in good con-
dition. New bricks will have to be
put down and thick layer of Port
land cement spread over them SO that
it will stand the wear for some time.
Engineer Smith is opposed to an
eRg-shaped sewer such as the one in
Washington street. He argues that
the earth pressing on certain parts OF
them tend to put them in bad c0ndi-
tion in wet weather. He thinks that
the perfectly round sewer is far better
and that it wot. ,,csy csy theS city to
build one. : ~ =
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05
Dominant Society Delighted
Large Audience Music Of
Highest Order.
WERE MANY ENCORES.
S lty Won Much Apt Iauss and Responded
WiIIlngIy-Mrs. Walker, of Newark
Sang In the Same Pleasing Manner
When She First Appeared Here-A Mus
ical Attraction of the Season.

The concert given by The Dominanl
Society in Simpson M. E. church, last
night, was enjoyably listened to by ar
audience which filed the auditorium
The orchestra was conducted py
Stephen F. Somogyi, who showed
himself a master in the art.
The first number ON the program,
"Jolly Robbers" overture, Suppe,
was very we'll received and the society
rendered as an encore, "Uncle Sam.
N.Y. by Abe Holman. Mr.. Ernest
Hilsdort, the first soloist of the even
ing, rendered "Che Mighty Deep, -
by Jude, and responded to an encore.
The orchestra then rendered The Piz-
zicato Polka and Valse Lento. Deli
bes. AS an encore they played
Sesame, r. A. King.
Mrs A. Selden Walker, of Newark,
possesses beautiful soprano voice.
the possibilities of which were excel
lently shown in her rendition OF
ayde's "Spring Song" She was en-.
Enthusiastically received and forced tc
respond to the encore. Mrs. Walker
appeared in the same church little
over month ago at the Elks Memor
ial at which time she was very wei
liked. She was accompanied by Mis-
Augusta Harrington.
The last number in the first par
was Brahms Hun; ,.rian Dance
which were followed by the CATCHY
"Anona," Vivian Grey, a two-stel
hW of the season.
The orchestra in the second part
played the "War March of th'
Priests" Mendelssohn, which wa
followed by "Traum der Sennerin, ,
Labitzky, and "Vegso Szerelem,
Braham. These selections we're inter
sposed by the encores, "a Bird o
Paradise, J. V. Matthews, ant
Laughing Water" by F. Hager. an
other two-step success. Mrs. Wake
sang "The Fairy's Lullaby" Need
nam. The program was ended by tn
society's rendition Of Mozart S Glori
from 18th Mass, which was so wei
given that the audience fingered i
their seats to applaud the musicians
The members of the society are:
Violins, Mr. Oswald Hoepfner, MI
Max Kreielshiemer, Mr.. Julius Gnti
man, Mr. Joseph Windward, MI
Kenneth Martin; Violincellos, Nj
Everett M. Ensign, Mr.. O. Howar
lSmith Viola, Mr.. Charles Barnekov
Jr.; Bass, Mr.. A. Bollschweiler
Flutes, Mr. Frank Hilsdorf, MI
Frank l. Perry; Clarinet MIR Alfre
T. Kerr; Comets, Mr.. Alexande
Giaouintn, Mr.. Nathan Guttman
Trombones. Mr.. Samuel Greenleat
Mr. William CLARK Drum, Mr.. Charlie
Agne; Piano, Miss M. Dayton, Mr.
Dewitt Garretson, Director, MIR
Stephen F. Somogyi.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05
One Masqueradsr Carried ROOs-
ter Around on Shoulder while
Leading a DOg.
AWARD OF PRIZES.
Large Crowd Turn Out TO Attend the Ball
Given by Dana ReIlef-March Led by
Young Lady Carrying a Flag BearingIn
scrIption "0ana Relief'-AII Had a
Merry Time.

Dana Relief Society had lots of fun
at their masquerade ball which was
held in Wilder Hall last night. There
was a large crowd present and every
thing passed off as planned. One OF
the most unusual characters was that
taken by John Tuttle, who was dress
ed as a negro and carried live rooster
on his shoulder and led dog with a
string.
At II O'Clock the judges, Hans Smith
Peter Rasmussen and Emil Rassmus-
sen and Emil Kuyen, took their places
in the center of the hall and the
march, led by Miss Emma Koyen.
who carried flag bearing the inscrip-
tion ''Dana Relief" was started.
Z The judges awarded the ladies first
prize, tea set, to Petra Martinson.
She was dressed as fairy. The ladies
second prize went to Mrs, Peter Rass.
mussen, who was dressed as princess,
and received a toilet set. The gentle
mans first prize went to j. Smith, as
hobo. He got clock. The Rlente
man g second prize, shaving set. wai
awarded to Christian Oleson, who wa:
dressed as clown. The committee
in Charge was the regular Dana Relief
committee, Christian W. Uhristianson
John II. Johnson, Waltmer Hoyer
Myres Dencison and Jens Jen sen.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05
THOSE FUNNY ELKS
WILL PLAY AGAIN.
Benefit Of the Hospital to Repeat
the Minstrels-The Opportunity
For All.

There were lots of people who heard
about the Elks' minstrels after it was
all over. They heard how fine they
were and it made the stay at-homes
wish it was going to be done all over
again so they could have a chance to
see the fun. There was no date set,
however, and the matter passed.
The opportunity is now Mt hand.
The hospital needs money. The
ladies' auxiliary, which usually holds
an affair OH the twelfth of February,
joiued with the Board of Governors
and the Elks agreed to repeat then
performance for them, the proceeds to
be given tn the local institution.
rhis aiiu al opporiunity for the
people TO help the hospital and get
their money s worth at the same time.
The Elks minstrels needs no recon
mendation now. The performance
given on the previous occasion has
won laurels for them. People have
aot yet ceased king about the good
time they had and every body is anx
ions to sea them again. The oppor
tunity will be Monday night
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05
Gus Germs is Back.

Gus Germs, son of George Germs, OF
this city, who enlisted in the United
States Army about two years ago, is
back in Perth Amboy again. He was
in the Philippine Islands for a long
time, but was recently discharged
from the army because of disability.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05

Your attention is called to the spec
ial offer made in the advertisement of
the Red Star Grocery and Meat Mar
ket. on Page s. 2-5-1-adv
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05
Mr.. Ferris to Speak.

Rev. p. r.. Ferris will preach in the
Salvation Army Hall, tonight. Ser
vices will commence at s o'clock A
very interesting time is expected.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05
Good Citizens League.

Good Citizens League meeting Sat-
urday night from to o'clock in
Simpson M. E. church lecture room
All members requested to be present.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05

Don't forget the Elks Minstrel Show,
for benefit Oity Hospital, at Wilder
Hall, Monday evening, Feb. Sth.
2-4-3t, adv
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05

If you are out of work put an ad.
In the Evening News, it will cost you
4nohing.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05

Tickets for the Elks Minstrel Show,
Monday evening, are on sale at Sex
toms. 2-4.3t-adv
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05

Enjoy good laugh by attending
the Elks Minstrel Show at Wilder
Hall, Monday evening, Feb. 8th.
2.4-3t.adv
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05

Pianos. Cash or time at the old
stand. Peder Olsen, SO Smith st.
5526-9 -19-2t-e. WITT
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05

Sewing machines for sale by Peder
Olsen, SO Smith st.
3526a 9-I9-2t-e. W. tt
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05

Real Estate advert sing the Even
ing News brings results.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05
Our Guarantee
the strongest ever issued.

Some stores some times offer single ar
ticles at low prices in order to attract
trade for other goods, others often times
claim to sell cheaper than their compet-
tors. NOW WE GUARANTEES to sell as
low il nos lower, than any store in Jersey
State, and we no ourselves ready to ins-
family refund any difference Cor the EN-
tire purchase price, if desircd) in any case
where weare shown to have beenuudersold
We announce for tomorrow the great
est news that Perth .Amboy people have
Lad in We trs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05
CATCH ON

We act while others think they
know what is good for you and we
have it. Everything in the line of
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-05
SPECIAL FOR SATURDAY

to .......... ....5Oo
Rey store Club, pure Rye LEO bo tt cut
to.'......,.. ..... ......... ...............65c
James Onion yrs old whiskey $50 bot.
lie ont .............1.0 00
Imperial Sherry 6 yrs old cut TO bottle 5Oc
The last day for this big sale.
1 Bottle of Manhattan or Martin Cock
tails, / bottle of Maraschina Cherries,
all for.......................... ....,"."I. 90
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-11-25

haven't l known since five o'clock
twas you I saw at the Window
But SO far from speaking. only pant
ing incoherencies escaped the lips OF
his captive. Straining, squirming, the
slender form writhed and palpitated
in his clasp, a heart was throbbing
like mad against his, and while he still
chung with one arm to his prize, he
seized and captured with the other
hand long, slim-fngered, sharp-nailed
little member that was bent, apparent
ly, on tearing out his eyes. and then,
swaying and staggering, Benton bore
his prize into the moonlit space beyond
just as the doctor and the Virginian,
lantern-bearing, came stumbling out
into the night. The yellow CLEAN fell
full on a beautiful dark. flushing face.
framed in masses of dusky hair tumb-
ling about the sloping shoulders and
down the slender back-for the natty
SLOUGH hat had been lost somewhere
in the scuffie- upon glowing. in
dignant. magnificent eyes, upon fash
ing white teeth, upon lovely. ruddy
parted lips, and in amaze, yet still
clinging to his lovely captive, Benton
stammered:
Not Paul, but, whoever you are
my prisoner
mot Paul-nor your prisoneri"
was the sudden. exultant answer. in
a voice that ever since early evening
had been ringing in his ears Not
your prisoner. You're oursi Do you
hear" And out of the silence of the
night there burst the thunder of gal
Looping hoofs. close upon them, sweep
ing like tornado over the open fields
to the northwest, and then there came,
whirling into view and surging all
about them a swarm of shouting, jubi-
liant cavaliers-Stuart's Virginians in
all their early glory.