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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

Now Work.

FEEDmlrregular; spring bran. 81; mid
dlings. $40. Is; city. SO.
state, common to choice.
1iMl7c. ~
WHEAT-steady; December, a.1la1t1is.
CoKN OUTFIT, but steady; December,
0~ATS-ouiet, but steady; No. Q white,
natural. SGEU3Ic.; No. . white. clipped
BUTTER-Firm and In good demand.
extra western creamery, CSC; extra near
by prints. SIC.
CHEESE-Cnchnnged; New York full
creams, fancy. 12i4c.: do. choice, 11MM
l2c: do. fair to good. ilMl1tzc.
EGtiS-Stnte, Pennsylvania and nearby.
selected. white. fancy. 3Sc.: choice, 3sm
Sic; mixed, fancy. SOM32c.: average best.
2,q1Sc,; ordinary, 2Sa26c dirties, 1GN19c.
checks, 14M11c.
DRESSED POTLTRY-Steady: fowls.
choice fresh killed. 12Nl21zc.; do. fair to
good. 11mi1iac.; old roostars, DC: nearby
chickens. choice. l4fI5c. do. fair to good.
~129f1Sc. western do, choice. 1lc.: do. fair
TO good. ied1sc.: turkeys. nearby fancy.
2lc.; choice. i9n 20c. do. fair 10 good. I7W
lSc. western do. choice to fancy. 1an2Dc. (:
do. fair to good, 16ft1Sc. ducks. nearby.
l4nf5c.; western do, 1871 l4c. geese, near
LIVE PoGLTRY steady; fowls. nj
l0isc.: old ROSTERS. 10; spring chickens.
anl9lsc.; ducks, lsNl3c.; geese. l2Gl3c. (;
DRESSED MEATs-Dressed beef in
fair demand at IMf0c. per pound for COM
mon to choice native sides: city dressed
ycals steady ut 9mf3c. pcr pound. with Sc
lected carcnsses SeIin@ AZ l2i.c.; country
dressed unchanged nj 7Gi1c.; dressed NUT
ton ensicr at Gi2dSi2c.. with good wethers
|9NlGifc.; dressed hogs steady at 56Tc. per
pound for heavy to light weights.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
French Guillotined Natives.

VICTORIA. b. G., Dec. 24.-H. NJ. S.
Mutine, which has returned TO Austria
liza from a south sea cruise, reports
that tribal wars were being carried on
in the New Hebrides and many natives
were being killed, especially ON the is
warship Muerthe the Mutine investigat-
ed the ''cutting ont of two trading
vessels, and the natives who murdered
part of the vessels crews were guillo-
tined by tie French. Four natives
were executed for the murder of Cap
tain Penetos, master of Il trading YES
sci, which they attacked.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
Kai.er.s silver wedding.

BERLIN, Dec. 24.-The cities of
Schleswig-IIolstein are arranging to
purchase and present to Emperor VIII
liam and Empress Augusta Victoria at
their approaching silver wedding ami
versary the house in Hamburg i'll
which the empress spent a number of
her childhood years. Prince Oscar. fifth
son Of the emperor, it is expected. will
return to Germany in time for the we'd
ding of his brother. Crown Prince
Frederick William. the cruiser Heftha,
Oh which he is serving in Asiatic wa
tiers, having been ordered home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
BALTIMORE TEAM MAY
SHIFT TO AMERICAN.
Manages HanlOn is aid to be After
the Washington Franchise in
Ban IOhns0n's League

Manager Hanlon has determined to place
n Of the big league teams in Baltimore
next season. To this end he has begun
negotiations for the purchase of the
Washington American League Club. The
plan is to transfer the Eastern League
FRANCHISE now held by Baltiomre to
Washington. Burchell pitched with
Baltimore in the Eastern league last year.
At present there is a difference of
s27, 900 standing in the way of the com
pletion Of the deal. The Hanlon and
Frank interests have offered $4S, 900 for
the franchise. players and grounds, now
the property of what is left Of the WASH
iugton organization, while President
Johnson, representing the American
League, in whose hands the Senatorial
effects are vested, place the selling price
at $15, 200.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
GOTCH AFTER JEFFERIES
Iowa Giant Wrestler is Anxious to
Fight reavy Weight Champion.

Frenk Crotch, the Iowa giant
wrestler, who claims to be a rich man,
is after q fight with James J. Je ffries
for the championship of the world,
bat. wisely enough, does not name
any time in the immediate future for
the bout.
The big fellow with the pugilistic
bee has been trying for sometime to
get a match on with Tom Jenkins,
the wrestler, end failing in that is
willing, he declared, to tackle jeff.
At present Crotch is in Buffalo.
Within a few days l am going to
Frisco" he says. "There I will train
with Kid McUoy and make prepare
tions for my ring career. 1 want to
fight JEFF, les, because l know / can
beat him. fought and beat HORN
with a few punches in the KIondike.
~ have 800, 900 and properly in
Iowa. so it's not a case of a losers
end with me / won't follow Mon
roe's lead, oh, no! l want six months
of preparation, then Jeffries.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
xxrGH TIDE
wAswIFT won EASILY.
YcnEer's Big Horss, overlooked In
Betting, Won At Los Angeles.

YcnEer's Zig Horss, Overlooked In
Betting, Won at Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES. Cal. Dec. 24.-Wa-
swift, Yeager's big chestnut horse,
showed some of his speed exhibited at
Ascot last year when he hung up the
track record of / :39l. for the mile with
124 posnds UP by winning the third
race from Felipe Lugo and Kenilworth.
WGswift was almost overlooked in the
betting. lie drifted from ; to l to s to
! in the books, while Kenilworth was
played from , to l to s to >. Waswift
took command at the head of the
stretch and won easily. Three favor
ties took first money. Summary:
First Race.-Andvari. first; Anona,
second; Sinicado. third.
Second Race.-Happy Chappy. first;
Hersain, second; Foxy Grandpa, third.
Third Race.-Wa first; Felipe
Lugo, second; Kenilworth. third.
Fourth Race.-Descuento, first: Ok
ford, second: Sportsman, third.
Fifth Race.-Heather Honey, first:
Akela. second; Evea g.. third.
Sixth Race.-Rodolfo, first; Great
Eastern, second; Jardin dc Paris, third.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
Fate OF schooner CaIderwood.

NEW YORK. Dec. 24.-The fate OF
the little seventy-nine ton Sydney &c.
b schooner Josie Nj. C~alderwood,
which sailed from D%alhousie, n. s..
early in November. was first learned
when news was received from Ham,
burg that the German steamer BARGE
Iona had rescued the captain and four
men composing the crew Of the Calder
wood on Nov. ~ and had taken them
TO Hamburg. The men are now on
their way to New York. The schooner
herself. waterlogged and helpless, was
fired and was ablaze from water line
to main truck when the Barcelona
steamed away.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

The New York Athletic CluD will
hold a special wrestling contest in the
gymnasium tonight. The bout will
be between f. Marganeo and d. q.
Newton. best two in three fails, catch
as-catch- can style, for the Ottman
medal. Hugh Leonard will referee
the out.
II ia expected that articles of agree.
ment between H. H Egeberg and II.
p. Hansen for a wrestling match
will soon be signed. The style, it is
understood, will be Graeco- Roman,
two falls out of three to count.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
many MOTOR BOATS.
Fully Is, 600 Of Them ia Use in This
Country Today.

There are l5,0 powerboats in use
in America today, and 1890 makors
are trying their best nj present to sup
ply the growing demand for the com
ing year. There are nc absurd leRis-
lativs restrictions of auto boating, for
the waters are q free highway. aud
the driver of a fast racing craft over
the waters may 90 at his own speed
anywhere and at any time.
There is so much interest in auto
mobile boating in Germany aud the
sport is SO closely allied to automo.
billing in the hearts Of the people that
the German Automobile Club will
shortly add an automobile boat section
to the club, just as has been and il
being done by the Automobile Club Of
America, Long Island New York
Automobile Club and other automo-
bile clubs of this country.
A measured mile curse is to he laid
out for automobile boat trials in
M~anhansett Bay. New York. This
course will he properly buoyed.
Thomas Fleming Day has taken
charge OF the matter. when com
pIeted, this course will prove the
Mecca of automobileboat owners, who
will be enabled to take their boats
their to give them that most important
of all things, q record
There will be a district line mex
season separating the power driven
boats of the old time pattern and the
auto boats of later pattern, and users
of both sorts Of craft will find ample
opportunity to race.
What the limit Of speed will be nj
one ventures TO predict. 1t has already
reached figures that a few years age
would have been considered imrrob
able, but impossible. Adios last sum
mer covered a ten and one-half mil
course in "a minutes II seconds. 1t
length is 55.2 feet and horEe-powe
lO6. Is. Standard, So 10 feet water
line and 105 horse power, took Al
minutes SO seconds to cover the dis
tlnce. The American Power Boa
Assoc. alton hag come to the conclusion
that, no matter how speedy the motor
or engine is. it will not make a boa
win unless it's model is a good one
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

hA
Edward Poole, one of the twirlers
of the Brooklyn National league
| Club, has sued the club for 81, 100
hack salary. Poole claims that he was
i'll for two months last season, and
| Manager Hanlon suspended him with
out pay.
Manager Connie Mack is in Louis.
lana picking out suitable training
quarters for the Athletics to do their
spring training.
Bcuth, who played a great game at
the bat and in the field for the Brook.
Iyn tsam last season, will be a big
help to Manager Haplon's infeld next
! season.
Jimmy" Collins says he will have
a better team next season than ever.
He is very much tickled over Grmis.
haw, the new first baseman, secured
from the Eastern League.
Great things are expected from
I"Doc" Newton, Who mas been signed
by the New York Americans. He is
now pitching for the Los Angeles
team. AID his record, MP to date, is a
good one.
"Bob" Emslie and Hank O'Day
| will be on the National Leagues nm
pre- staff again next season. Hank"
and Bob are two of the best judges
in the business.
Outielder Hemphill, Of the Browns.
is now at Hot Springs, and writes that
he will be in fine condition when the
season opens.
Jimmy" Ryan. the veteran out
fielder, says he is responsible for
"Bin" Bradley, the star third base
man of the Cleveland team. not going
back to the Bush League.
"Bill' Coughlin. the Detroit third.
hasemap, has been in the Washington
Hospital, Pittsburg, for same time,
as a result of a beating he received
at the hands of roughs. Coughlin tried
to save a relative who had been at
tackled.
President Dreyfuss says he will not
ask any players to sign q contract un
til after the holidays. Barney evident
ly thinks thay may need the money
for Christmas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
Exe Pierccd bx mntpin.

BLOOMINGTON, ILL.,. Dec. 24-In
consequence of a remarkable accident
Miss Jennie Fairbanks of Mansfield, a
niece of Vice President Elect Fair
banks, was brought to a hospital here.
While putting ON her Init, with a hatpin
in one hand. Il friend accidentally jos
tied Miss Fairbanks arm. as a result
the pin was buried in Miss Fairbanks
eye. A strong effort VIII be made TO
save her sight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

Now that Gadak's new Pulaski Park
hall is bruned down the Perth Amboy
basketball team is ON the lookout for
another place where they a play.
They expect to meet the Keystones,
of EltinRville, once more. II, is ex
pected that they will also accept the
challenge of the Keypurt basketball
team.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
President WIN asst.

WASHINGTON. dec. ~24.-President
Roosevelt, SO far as the exigencies of
public business will permit, will rest
thoroughly during the Christmas holt
days. No engagements will he made
next week except on matters of par
ticular Importance. The president ex-
poets TO spend as little time as possible
III his Office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
FIRE ALARM RoxTs


On Raritan Copper Works
70 High and Isewis
"a Madison ave and Paterson 81
rs Market and First ats
81 Smith and High st
81 State and Smith SITS
43 Buckingham ave and HaFtf
- Commerce and Front sts
AZ High and Washington str
81 state st and Buckingham ave
50 Hail ave and Cha rles st
81 railroad ave and Wayne
o. Washington aud First SITS
81 Turnpike and Elm sc
81 smith 1T and Watson ave
6j Commerce and State "a
~ Front and 4mith sits
~ Water and Gordon sts
IA Eearny ave and Gordon 1T
SO Smith and Herbert st
SO Woodbridge road and Wsklingtcn Vt
81 Lehigh ave ? : Stanford ST
70 send In an alarm, open tho door OF the box
and pun down the lever and let 20 once ons,
,say al box until fremen arrive.
SPECIAL CALLS.
l tap-Break In circuit. 2 taps Drill and ire
alarm test. Hydrant at corner OF Jefferson and
High street always 10 be used for this g N1S
taps Fire ont. 5taps Police call. 1s-caiI for
Lincoln Hose i3--Ctii for W;.shiuYfon Hose
i4-Call for McCisIi.a uo<s .b--fssu Tor bro
tscticn II, ana 4.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
Yale Defeated at Charleston

CHARLESTON, s. c., Dee. 2+-Be-
fore a large audience in the Y. Nj. G.
A. gymnasium last night the .Associa-
ton basket ball team defeated Yale
university team by n score of 20 to IL.
The locals were a little heavier than
the varsity team.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
Bowling



Last night tho manager of the Am
arite owing team sent a letter ia
Robert MCGEE, manager Of the Gif-
fords. S. l., bowling team, asking for
a game. An answer is expected to
night.
The Amarite bowling team is try
ing to complete arrangements for
ano; her game with the Edward J.
CLARK Association, of Elizabeth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
Honiton Toycd with Mer Tield.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 24.-Carry-
ing top weight. Honiton toyed with her
field in the handicap at Oakland, and
her jockey won as far as he plensed.
There was a spirited finish between the
second and third horses. and Magrane
just got up in time to get the place
from Judge in the last jump. The 9th
ers were strung out. Mcbride was sns-
pended for one week for rough riding
on Sea Air.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

Half the Is that man is heir to come
from indigestion. Burdock Blood Bitters
strengthens and tones the stomach; make
Indigestion impos 'ible.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
Iivc stocls

CATTLE-supply light; market steady:
'hoice. 3. z5M5.50; prime. si.S5d5.10; veal
alves. S7m1.59.
HOGS = Receipts light: market slow;
Dyime. heavy. s4.eo; mediums. sf.50Ii4.55;
caVy Workers.. $3.50: light Workers.. $4.45n
SHEEP AND LANES = Supply light:
steady; prime wethers. A.T5M5:
{ 'nr,on siieep. $2n3; spring lambs ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

VICTORIA, B. G.. Dec. 24.-Differ-
ences have arisen between the COM
monwealth of Australiasand Germany
with regard to the exclusive policy
adopted by Germany In the south Pa
ciic, according to advices received
here. The question arose after the
steamer isabella had been held by the
Germans until a license of $2,250 per
month was paid for trading in the Mar
shall group.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
NO MEETING MONDAY.

The Danish Sociable A. O. will not
hold a meeting Monday night as it is
Christmas. They will get together
about Thursday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
FRlzE FOR BOWLS,

To the bowlers rolling the three
highest scores on the Hartmann alleys,
Christmas Day. prizes will be
awarded.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
HIGH ROLLERS.

D iring the last twenty four hours
the following high scores were rolls d
on the B~loodRood alleys: Hibbett, 20S,
BOG; Ernst, AGO; Holzwcrth, 208, and
Brooks, 20S.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

Ihai a running, itching sore on my
leg. s filtered tortures. Doan's Ointment
took away the burning and itching in
stantly, amp quickly effected pelmapen
cure. q. w. Lenhart, Bowling Green. Q.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTS
DEcEBBER

Dec. l9-24-Chas. x. Champlin Stock
Company, Wilder Hall.
Dec. 24-Christmas exercises Begin
neIs' Department, Presby.
terrain Sunday school.
Dec. 26-Jewish Matinee, Braga Hall.
Dec. 26-Xmas Tree, Thor Lodge,
Danish Brotherhood, Wash
ington Hall.
Dec. 26-CEristmas exercises Presby-
terrain Sunday school.
Dec 27-Bfaga entertainment and
Dance, BraRa Hall.
Dec. s7-Cbristmas Entertainment,
First Baptist church.
Dec. 2S-Ohristmas Exercises. st.
Petor's Episcopal church.
Dec. 30-Borrofest | Dana.
Dec. 30--Masqueyade Bali, Wood.
choppers; Wilder Hall.
Dec. 31-Cake, Sale, Grace Lutheran
church.
Jan. BALL Hebrew Progressive
Association, Braga Hall.
Jan. Masquerade ball, Singing So.
ciety Vorwaerts, Loeser's
Grove.
Jan. 8-Christmas entertainment.
Braga Society, Braga Hall.
Jan. 10--Efks' Minstrel Show, viii.
DER Hall.
Jan. 1~0-Lecture, cart Treasures in
Rome" DIR. r. D. Grant.
illustrated; High School
Auditorium Teachers Course
Jan 13-Ball, Delta Baseball Club:
Bragg Hall.
Jan. 16-Banquet. Christian Endeavor
Society, First Presbyterian
church.
Jan. 17-Annual masquerade ball,
Original Hebrew Ladies'
Benevolent Society, Wilder
Hall.
Jan. 19-Concert, auspices High
School Alumni Association,
High School auditorium.
Jan. 19--Masquerade hall, yergnus :
gunRs Club, Rraga Hall.
Jan. ~26--Lecture, Age of Uhivalry."
Hon. d. p. .Halssy; High
School Auditorium: leach.
ers' Association Course.
Jan. 26--Secont Annual Ball, Young
Ladies' Social Circle, Wilder
Hall.
Feb. 2-Concert, Lyric Mandolin
Club, Wilder Hall.
Feb. 3-Ooncert, Dominant Society,
Wilder Hall.
Feb. 3-Masqureade Ball, 'Thov'
Lodge. Danish Br~otherhood.
Washington Hall.
Feb. masquerade Ball. Thor Lodge
No. 6 Danish Brotherhood,
Washington Hall.
Feb. S-Annual Masquerade Ball,
Congregation Beth Nor
decai. Braga Hall.
Feb. I1-Annual Banquet, Chamber of
Commerce, Wilder Hall.
Feb. 12-Private reception, Braga
Hall.
Feb. I6-Lecture. "In the Footsteps
of Washington, illustrated
High School Auditorium
@. W. Broomall; Teachers
Course.
Feb. 15-Ball, Daughters Of Pocahon-
tas, Braga Hall.
Feb. 21-Ball Washington Hose Com
pany, Wilder Hall.
Feb. 21-Brage's Masquerade, Bragg
Hall.
Feb. 22-westminster Cadets, Braga
Hall.
April 24-Annual Ball, EFMcClellan
Hose Company, Wilder Hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

It's The little colds that grow into big
colds; the big colds that end in consump-
ton ana death. Watch the little colds.
DR.. Woods Norway Pine Syrup.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

NEW ORLEANS. Dec. "a. Fruit,
ADMINISTER and Ahola We're the beaten
favorites. The card was only ordi-
nary and the sport fair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.


Money on call easy at 2IA per cent.
Prime mercantile paper. 404lh per cent.
Exchanges. $293. 296, 791; balances, Sill. "a. 1877:
total imports of dry goods at the port of
New York for the week ending yesterda V
were valued at 81. 09l, 577.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
Floods in Germany.

foundations caused the loss in Ger
many last year of nearly $11 900, 900
worth OF property. mostly crops.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

Accidents com with distressing freq
ucncy on tile farm. Cats. bruises. stings
sprains. DR.. Thomas's Eolectric Oil, re
lievss the pain INSTANTLY. Never safe with
out it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

When people want help they adver-
tise in the Evening News. Those
looking for help should bear this. in
mind
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

You will find rooms more quickly il
you use the News want column.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

PLEASANT furnished rooms, to rent In
modern house. at Mrs. F.B. Morris, No. 2
Woodruff Place. H5S 1913 OF
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
Ell. IN. FORD
CITY EXPRESS

Caring to all parts of the city. Orders
may be left at Sections Pharmacy or
P. r. r. freight station.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
WANTED

ROOM WANTED on every breakfast
table for Scheuer's premium Java cof-
fee. 5606 Al Il
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

ARE you looking for a home in North
Amboy? We nave it, a two story and a
half slate roof house in good order. Lot
is worth $3.50, would cost to build $500,
will sell ON easy terms for Sl4OO. Judge
g. kamm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
ROOMS o RENT

NEATLY furnished front room for gem
tleman. 49, Rector st. 1859 10 q 1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
LOST

LOST-Ladies gold watch, last night, be
tween Prospect st. and Madison Ave.
Reward. Inquire Evening News Office.
1896 1874 2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
MISCELLANEOUS

DURING this winter weather If your pipes
freezs or Barst, call up MOnahan, thu
Plumber, ~ New Brunswick Ave. Good
work and prompt. 1865 i2-l7 II
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

hall we call on you for IA trial of our
high grade Coff. es and Teas?
fsas ne .. q r. Jackumsen
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

GOOD work horse for sale, cheap. Ad-
dress Herman Fredricks, cor. Hall and
Pacific AYES, west of woodbridge Rd.
9425 12-22 3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

FARMS WANTED We have quick buy
ers for suitable farms in this section,
give price, terms, eet., n agents. Dept.
A, New Jersey Land and investment CO.,
Elizabeth, n. j. 9459 1923 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

FOR SALE-A farm of 2S acres of lane
with house and barn. VIII be sold a
low figure. Enquire Evening News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24
FOR SALE

AN elegant upright Strauss piano, 10
wears guarantee, will sell reasonable
and on easy terms. d. Wolff & Co.
$3.50 1920 st
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

SHOW CASES end furniture, cheap, for
sale. 235 Washington st Employment
office. 9099 1870 limo m-wd-sat
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

UPRIGHT piano, slightly used, 800 co. on
easy terms. ID. Wolff Il Co. $3.50 1920 st
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

FOR SALE-One parlor stove, will sell
at a bargain. Enquire News office. Il
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-24

SQUARE pi, :, in very good order,
SOS. 90, cas-, payments. ID. Wolff & Co.
$3.50 1920 st
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1904-05-19
Saws She Was Abducted.

Paris, by Cable.-United States
Consul General Gowdy recently re-
ceived a letter from an American girl
saying that she was locked up in
provincial Jail without any charge
having been made against her. The
consul general sent representative
TO the jail and secured the girls re-
lease and returned to Paris. He then
cabled to her parents, residing at De-
catur, Ca, requesting funds for her
return to America. The girl related
a sensational story. She claimed to
have been abducted by an American
seeking to marry her, and said she ac-
cOmpanied him on an automobile
tour, was locked up in a room in
country hotel, escaped and attempted
to walk across the country, but was ar
rested as a wanderer by the French
authorities. Inquiries made by Mr..
Gowdys representative established the
correctness of her detention at the pro-
vincial Jail, but the story of her abduc-
tion was not verified. except by the
statement. which has been reduced to
an affidavit before the consul. The
names of the parties are Withheld. as no
legal steps have been taken against the
alleged abductor, and owing to the
doubtful character of the accusations
Pending the arrival of funds the young
lady is being cared for by the Ameri-
can Young Women's Christian Asso'
ciatiOn