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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
Pipe Connecting With Gas Range in Home Of Harold
Mortensen at 88 Buckingham Avenue Leaked
and House Was Filled With the Fumes
Daughter AWoke and Began to Cry.
A CLOSE CALL.
Had Shut Off the Gas Before
Retiring and Everything was
Then Apparently All Right.


The little daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Harold Mortenssn, of ss Buckingham
avenue, saved her parents from death
carly yesterday morning by discover
ing that gas was. escaping from the
gas range in the kitchen.
Tuesday night when Mr.. and Mrs.
Mortensen retired Mrs. Mertenser
turned ont the light in the gas range
in the kitchen, Att O'Clock yester.
day morning the little girl woke ur
and found that the house was SO filled
with gas that she could hardly keeE
her eyes open. She began TO cry and
finally called for help. Her mother
heard her and, getting out of bed al
most fell undpnscious from the effects
of the fumss3 Sho staggered TO the
kitchen tndow, which she managed
to ope1, Ahd I6t in the fresh air. The
family soon revived, but it was a
narrow escape. The trouble was
caused by a leak in the gas pipe
wfiichEfits on to the range.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
FINAL BRIDGE
INSPECTION.
FreehOIders Will Make Another
Effort TO Go Over The StruC-
lure Saturday.
Special 10 he Evcain.g New.

a,VECfUt 10 me EVCUtNS lbEW.
New Brunswick, 29:-The Board of
Freeholders Will make a final inspeo.
tion Of the county bridge connecting
Perth and South Amboy, Saturday.
and upon this inspection Will depend
their action on the acceptance of the
bridge at the next regular meeting of
the board to be held January 4. They
will meet Saturday at South Amboy
and make the inspection of the bridge
from that side, going out to the draw
1t is not thought thu board will take
any action upon the matter at this in
speotion, but will defer this part of
the matter until they meet here. or
the $i5o,000 appropriated for the
bridge and 81, 900 additional for ice
breakers there remains in the hands Of
County Collector David Serviss rnex.
pended $62, 1921. Upon the bridge
being accepted large percentage Of
this amount will be paid over TO the
contractors and builders, Sandford &,
Harris, some part being reserved as
usual in county work until the bridge
proves itself TO be satisfactory by
public use.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
CELEBRATE
WEDDING OF
FIFTY YEARS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac D. Ward TO
Observe Their Golden Wed
ding Saturday.

Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac d. Ward, Of 26t
High street, will celebrate their
golden wedding Saturday night by
entertaining their children, grand.
children and great grand-children,
Fifty years ago New Years eve
Mr.. and Mrs Ward were married at
the rectory Of st. Peters Episcopal
church, of Rector street. by the Rev.
James L. Chapman, who was then
the rector
When Mr.. and Mrs. Ward began
life IN Perth Amboy the place was
little more than village. They have
watched it grow until it has reacne
its present size. They have always
lived in this city and for years Mrs.
Ward has kept small notion store
at their present home. In years gone
by Mr.. Ward ives a prominent local
politician. For two terms he served
rs recorder, and for many years he has
been a justice of the peace, posi-
tion which he still holds.
When q News reporter called at the
Ward home, this morning, Mrs.
Ward said that outside of the immed
late family, no one would be present
at the celebration as they hare sc
many friends that it would be impos'
sible to invite them ali and to invite
some aud not others would make i'll
feelings. Mr.. and Mrs. Ward are
now receiving congratulations.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
FORUM TO CELEBRATE.

A big time is anticipated at the
open house in the ciub house of the
Young Mems Forum Saturday night.
A con mi tee is now at work for the
affair, the expense of which will be
borne by the newly elected officers.
The lower floor of the building is now
furnished in excellent style, ana a
piano is expected. The inner man
will be especially looked after and
q committee is looking after the plans
for the "feed A number Of the
friends of the club members are ex.
peoted to be present.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
SANTA CLAUS AT
SAL VATION Army.

A crowd of children, expectant and
happy, were present at the Salvation
Army Christmas tree in the barracks,
in King street, last night. Accom-
panying them were many of their
elders. The children, about 130 of
them, ranged from babies in arms to
boys and girls of sixteen years.
They bore, nearly all of them, the
mark of having had but little Christ
mas cheer at home, and they presented
q striking pic ture, as, with faces
beaming, they gathered to CLEAN what
bit of gladness they could from the
willing hands Of Captain Warner and
his small, band of willing helpers.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
ST. PETERS
CHRISTMAS.

The annual Christmas festival of the
Sunday SCHOOL Of st. Peters church
took placs last night. According to
custom of many years duration, the
festival was held on December rs,
Holy Innocents' Day. The pupils and
their teachers assembled in the chapel,
and, at 7:5O O'Clock. they marched TO
the church, where carols were sung,
and the rector addressed the children.
A large number of members of the
congregation and friends of the
children were present.
Following the services, gifts and
candy were distributed to the chil-
dren in this chapel.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
PROSECUTOR AND THE
ATTORNEY GEN. MEET.
Sbeeiql 10 tie Evcnfng Nc40s

New Brunswick, Dec. 29:-Prose-
cutor Berdine visited Newark yester-
day for the purpose of consulting At
torney General Robert H. McOarter
with regard to the trial of.the election
cases which are to be moved here next
month. 1t is said the court has favored
the prosecutor getting the attorney
general TO assist him so that there will
be every possible care taken for q
thorough trial of the sixth ward elec-
tion officials.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29

AND DANCE
LAST NIGHT.
Delightful Social Event Held in
Braga hall Some Of
Those Present.

An enjoyable reception and dance
was given in Braga Hall last night.
Over thirty couples were present.
The reception lasted from s 80 o. CLOCK
until . $50 O'Clock, when dancing com
menced. About midnight supper was
served, after which dancing was re-
sumed. Music was furnished by st.
Andrassy Is orchestra of three pieces,
The patronesses were Mrs. +. w.
Kitchel, Mrs. A. F. Schneider, Mrs.
Bayard Nelson. Mrs T, S. Nedham,
Mrs. W, P. Runyon, Mrs L. r.
Greenlsy, Mrs. e. J. Waring, Miss
Emily X. Paterson and Mrs G. G.
5ibley.
The committee in charge of the
affair was Mrs. Stuart r Audsley,
Mrs. Conrad f. Hall and Fred ].
Cox.
Among those noticed on the floor
were Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Booth, Mr..
and Mrs. Orrin II. Browning, Mr..
and Mrs. Calvin e. Brodhead, Mr..
and Mrs. T. r. Coloord, Mr.. and Mrs.
Brundnge, Mr.. and Mrs Maxwell A.
Metzner; Mrs. Brewster, of Wood.
bridge; Mrs. Hazard, Of Nav York
the Misses Mathi Kohler, Dora
Waring, Mabel kossi, Lillian Fretz,
Laura Ernst, Margaret Schneider,
Helen aud Katherine Nelson, Hilda
Newhoff, Marion N edham, Anna and
(CantJ,lus,i nm f,nno .
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
Republican Members Of the Board
of Aldermen Notify AppOiniees
that Action is illegal.
NO MORE MEETINGS
Republicans will Have Majority
After First Of Year. will Appoint
Another Set Of Officials.

The latest step In the aldermanio
tangle is the service of notices upon
the men appointed by the democratic
majority in the council Tuesday
night. These notices state that the
appointments are illegal and will not
be recognized. They are signed by
Alderman large Pfeiffer and Alder
men Stacey and Schultz, the three
republican members. The notices
were given into the hands of X. A.
Peltier. for service upon the demo-
cratic appointees. These notices are
similar to those served upon the
policemen appointed several months
ago.
When the two factions were seen
this morning it was stated that there
was nothing new in the matter, aside
from the service of these notices. The
democrats treat them lightly and and
pretend that they amount to nothing
and the republicans are satisfied to let
them think so, as long as they got the
notices, There will be no moro meet
ings OF the Board Of Aldermen until
the first Of the year, when the new
board, with ths republican majority.
will organize. Itis sxpected another
set of city officials will then be
named.
The republicans claim that not all
of the four democratic members
voted mo- on the final motion to
adjourn at Tuesday nights meeting,
or. at least, that they failed to hear
all of them vote on the motion. Il
was following this vote that Mr..
Pfeiffer declared the meeting I ad-
journed.
There was rumor floating about
the city this morning that Garrett
Brodhead, who has just been reap
pointed city treasurer by the demo-
Gratis, will not stand for the appoints
ment and that as soon as the republic
cans name man for that office, he
will hand over his books to him.
w hen Mr.. Brodhead was asked about
this by News reporter lie stated that
he had said nothing and did mot care
to discuss the matter.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29

Toys, garments and candy were
given to the youngsters, in whose
faces gratitude cleaned, as with anx-
ious hand and smiling countenance,
they received their gifts from Santa
Claus, .impersonated by one of the
army.
About 100 garments and large
number of toys were given nway. The
army hall was prettily trimmed with
wreaths and greens, and Christmas
tree added to the attractiveness of the
scene,
There was singing and appropriate
remarks. and the children left the
hall with gifts in their arms and a
fuller holiday spirit in their hearts.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
AFTER
RUBBER SHOES

Joseph Kramer, who keeps cloth
ing store at, $40 State street, near
Centre street, has reported to the
police that someone stole three pairs of
rubber shoes from show case in front
of his store, between and O'Clock
yesterday afternoon 1t would appear
that, at that hour, the thief woul1 be
feen, but such seems to have been not
the case. One of the pairs stolen
were mems, the other two being
women Q rubbers.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
COLD WEATHER TURNS
THE SLUSH INTO ICE.

Another cold snap today. The
western blizzard 10 not coming, but
the temperature fell steadily yester.
day and mag go down to IS or 30 de-
graes by daylight The temperature
at a. M. yesterday was Al, and by
p. m. it had fallen to 80. 1t was
down to 2S at 10 p. m.
The blizzard was moving nortf
through CANADA last night. Its only
effect here will he in high west
winds. 1t will be fair and cold all
today, fair tomorrow, warmer on
Saturday, the weatherman says.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29

NOT THERE.

Selva Valitsky, of Cortlandt street,
charged with .atrociously, assaultin g
Stsve Chittofsky. . of 600 State street,
with blackjack, was this morning
discharged by the recorder after a
hearing. A witness for the defense
swore that Valitsky was in dance
hall at the time the alleged assault
took place elsewhere.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
DISTRICT COURT

In the district court this morning
several cases came up. Most of them
were ad iourned. Judgment for $40
was rendered in an attachment case,
brought by G. j. Haney against Louis
Zazella.
In the suit of q. W. Young and
company, of New York, against E
lewiston, the latter appeared in conrt
with property owner to confess
judgm ent.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
STEAMERS ARRIVE

The steamer Therese is being un-
loaded at the dock of the Barber AS
phalt Company. The Therese is just
in from the Island of Trinidad. AT
the American Smelling & Refining
Company's dock the new steamer,
Tancrad, has discharged her cargo
and this morning she left for Norfolk,
where she will load with coal.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
ON CONTRACT TIME.

AS fast as possible work on the in
terror of the new public school, at
Madison avenue and Paterson street,
is being rushed and from present ap-
pearances the contractor will easily be
able to finish the building within the
contract time.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
Mr.. LEAAY'S FUNERAL

The funeral of the late jeremiah
Leahy, who was killed by fall at
Mstawan, ms told in yesterday s
News, will be held tomorrow morn
ing from st. Mary's r. @. church at
~ O'Clock, following services OF his
late residence, 176 Washington street,
at clock. Interment will be made
in st. Mary's cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
ANOTHER SIREN WHISTLE

Another new siren whistle is being
tested as the Raj itau Copper Works.
This makes the third whistle that the
company has tried within a month
The new whistle, which was put in
position yesterday, IS said to be more
powerful than any other ever used.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
WASHINGTON HOSE BALL

The members of Washington Hose
Company are hard at work on the
plans for the ball and reception which
they will hold in Wilder Music Hall
on the night Of February %. The Toys
intend to make this ball tile aft air of
the season.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
POLICEMAN PAROONED

Edward Hickey, a former member
OF the Railway police force, was re-
leased yesterday from State prison,
to which he was sentenced to one year
for wounding prisoner. The Board
of Pardons granted a pardon to
Hickey.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
HAPPY TEN SOCIAL.

The Happy Ten Social Club, of
North Amboy, are talking OF holding
another bali and reception. 1t is ex
pected that meeting will be held
one night next week at which the
subject will be fully discussed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
DRUM CORPS BALL.

At meeting of the Independent
Fife and Drum Corp, held recently
at George Rogers store, Smith street,
plans were completed for holding the
first grand annual ball of the corp
in Wilder Music Hall on the night of
February IA.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL.

The annual Christmas festival Of
the Sunday school of Our Saviour's
Danish Lutheran church takes place
in the church tonight. II will be fol
lowed by the tribution OF gifts.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
MACHINISTS MEET.

All members of Machinists' Union
367 are requested to meet at 1888 Smith
street Friday morning at O'Clock
sharp to attend Brother Leahy s
funeral.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
GIVE 500 TO
/. THE HOSPITAL.

Samuel G. Garretson, of the Man
aging Board of the hospital, acknowl-
edges 800 as q donation from the
Slovak of Perth Amboy, conveyed by
Frank Stas and Michael Seaman.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
RED MEN ELECT.

Pc Ambo Tribe, Red Men, NETS to-
night to elect officers for the coming
year. There are two or three contests
among the nominations made LAST
Thursday night, as told in the News.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
PLANS FOR TRESTLE.

Plans for the coal trestle to be built
at the Runyon station of the local
water department are now in the hands
of several contractors. Bids for erect
ing the trestle have been advertised
for, and will be received at the meet
ing next Wednesday night. The trestle
is over 400 feet long. and has one
curve throughout its length. The
bins will hold nearly 1900 tons.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
CHICKENS STOLEN.

Charles Johnson mas reported that
two chickens of his were stolen from
the old stone house in Fayette street.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
Card OF Thanks.

Mr. and Mrs. john H. Poulsen wish to
express their sincere thanks to the many
people who assisted them in the contest
for the Evening News piano. 9i94 1920 1t
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29

Mrs. S. Hansen thanks the people who
helped her to save during the contest
through the Evening News. 9507 1929
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
SCHOONER SAILED.

The American schooner Andrew
Adams, from Carteret, sailed yester-
dya afternoon for Martinique.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29
WOODCHOpPERS' BALL.

Tomorrow night Cabin Amboy,
Woodchoppers Association. will hold
their masquerade ball in Wilder Music
Hall. Nothing has been left undone
to make the ball grand success and a
large attendance is expected.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-12-29

WANTED at once, two first class butch
ers for up to date.meat market. Enquire
News Office. 9473 1927 3t
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Continued on page %
The Washington times., 1904-09-25
CECILIA HOLDS HEART
OF THE GROWN PRINCE
Future Kaiser Deeply Smtten by Charms of the Beautiful
Young Duchess Of Mecklenburg- Schwerin

The engagement Of the Crown Prince
Of Germany TO the young Duchess Ce-
ella Of Mecklenburg-Schwe was re-
Gently announced. and although it is
said politics played some part in the
contemplated union, the prince has
again lost his heart and, it is believed
this time for good.
When the two young people became
engaged the young prince Immediately
telegraphed to his father, the Emperor,
who was giving state dinner. and in
a pretty toast Emperor William an
nounced his sons betrothal and. at the
same time. paid a glowing tribute to the
Empress which has gone the world over
The Duchess Cecilia and future En-
press of Germany is eighteen years old
and but Just released from the care OF
governesses. She is a charming girl and
The Washington times., 1904-09-25
VAN DOORSLAER'S
DEATH SUDDEN

Members OF the Belgian group OF the
Interparliamentary Union have temper
arily taken charge OF the body Of Hec-
tor Van Doorslaer. clerk of the house
Of deputies of Belgium who was found
dead in his room at the Arlington. yes
terday morning.
Gable dispatches have been sent TO Mr..
Van Doorslaer's relatives in Belgium.
advising them OF hts death. but no word
has been received from the family yea
The body will be held here awaiting a
structtons.
The Washington times., 1904-09-25
LOCAL NEGRO TO FIGHT
"IIM CROW" CAR LAW

w. II. II. Hart. the local negro law
yer, who was indicted by the grand jury
at ElktOn, Md. for violating the Jim
Crow" car law. it is said. will fight the
matter to the extreme limit of the law
and will take 1t 70 the highest court II
necessary. Ii is understood the matter
will come on for hearing In the early
part Of the coming week. Mr.. Hart
has, II is reported, engaged Attorney
Tense. It Is also expected that Mr.
Hart will take a very active part In his
own defense
AS this Is the first instance in Mary
land in which a negro has been indicted
for violation Of the railroad law which
provides separate accommodations for
white and colored persons. the result Of
she trial viii be awaited with much in
terest
The Washington times., 1904-09-25

is said to have completely won the af-
fection Of the young crown prince Dur
ing the short cOurtship which took place
at her home the young people forgot al
about their exalted rank and went ahead
having just such a good time as only
young people can.
In affairs Of the heart the young
Crown Prince Of Germany may be said
to have many more cases TO his credit
than most young men of his age. II
has been first this one and then that
and, strange as Il may seem. the ma
jority of the girls who gained his adj
miration were American.
Now. however. he acknowledges he
has found the right one, and II devotion
counts for anything the German people
may look for love match between their
crown prince and this charming young
girl.
The Washington times., 1904-09-25
GREAT PROGRESS
OF PEACE Id

Marquis San Giulliano. presi'
Italian group in the InterparI
Union. has been one OF the
spicuous figures in the gaA
peace advocates. A member
ian parliament. an eX-cabinq
marquis has had a wide e
dealing with international a
is well equipped for membi
Peace Congress.
The marquis held a dlstiI
over many Of the foreign
the union in thai ne can
fiuently. Partly on this
partly on account OF his q
statesman. he took a part
nent part =: the proceed
tahlished an enyia BILE mani
When questioned as TO [
conference. he said the nj
development had been I'D
the resolution calling for
OF a new Hague congress
phauc in his declara ton
The Washington times., 1904-09-25

discrimination did exist He did Ifot
believe frauds would increase because
Of the change.
Washington Man Active.
One Of the most active combatants Of
the trust arguments advanced by Mr.
Parker and Mr.. Cobb was w 3.
Crounse. Of Washington. who showed
great command of facts and figures OF
the tobacco trade. Another representa-
tive OF the Independents who y,as active
in the same way was A. H'!llr. Of New
York, president Of the National Cigar
Leaf Tobacco Association and the Ma
tionaI Association OF Retail Cigar Deal
-rS- - BLUR showed a thorough ac-
quaintance with all national legislation
affecting the tobacco Industry in
America and several times datIy con-
tradicted statements made by the trust
representatives. The latter did not in
those instances press their claims fur
ther.
other speakers for the independents
were Ysidro Pendas, Of the Cigar Manu-
facturers' Association OF Tampa. Fla.
Simon Bait, president OF the Havana
Cigarmakers' Association Of the United
States; Daniel Harris. chairman Of the
advisory board Of the Cigu-makers'
Union Of New York. comprising sixteen
unions with $500 members, ana John
Landstreet. Of Richmond. president OF
the international Association Of indie
pendent Tobacco Manufacturers.
Counsel Parker made some further re-
marks in summing up the case for his
side, and said ne heard that several
other men who had come TO the hearing
wished TO speak for his side. To this
offer three men respOndcd-R. {. Faber
Of New York; Robert Estabrook, OF
Boston, and John Wagner, of Philadel-
phia
The Washington times., 1904-09-25
Beating Down Prejudice.

Finally Mr. Wise began a summing
up for his side. tie Independents. He
said ii was not a new position his side
is taking, as argued by opposing Coun-
sci. They had found II hard TO over
come American prejudice against home
made cigars Only when the WeyIer
embargo went into effect In the Spanish
var. did American smokers get TO using
homemade cigars, he said. and the
.ampaign Of education had been carried
on actively ever since.
For the best interests Of the many,
even II at the sacrifice Of the few. Mr..
Wise contended the Armstrong order
ought 20 be continued in force This
closed the hearing.