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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
Alleged Inspector for Gas Com
pany Visited State Street
Grocery. Store.
CALLED UP THE OFFICE.
When His Authority was Doubted He Pre-
tended to Get In Communication With
the Gss Company and Stated that an
Inspector Would Soon be on Hand But
He Did Not Wait.

A man, who bore the appearance Of
a tramp, entered the grocery store of
Mrs. N. Sofield, at S76 State street,
about $50 o'clock Saturday night.
He told Mrs Sofield that he had been
sent by the gas company to inspect the
fixtures and meter. She told him that
the meter was in the cellar. but that
he could not go down with light.
He then commenced to look at the
fixtures in the store. He went into
the window and Mrs. Sofield asked
him what right he had to do that.
He then replied: I'm from the cleo
trio light company. Mrs. Sofield
became suspicious at this contradic-
tion of what he said at first. and told
the man she did not believe that he
was an inspector. He then asked her
il she had telephone. Mrs. Sofield
said she had and he began talking,
ostensibly to the Office of the gas com
pany. He said that an inspector
would come to the store in a few
minutes. He did not wait, however.
No one did call and Mrs. Soiield called
up the gas company's Office and found
that the fellow was fake.
His object was undoubtedly robbery.
A woman customer was in tho store
at the time and she says she thinks
she could identify the man. He wore
no overcoat and was rather short in
stature. He had a small mustache.
The police have been notified Of tile
occurrence.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
HAVE LAID OFF ALL
THE UNION employees.
Chees borough vaseline Works Will
Not Have them About the
Place Any More.

All the union men employed at tho
Cneeseboroueh Vnselino Works have
been laid OFT and only non union men
will be employed hereafter.
1t seems that, SATURDAY. night, ac-
cording to ono of the mems story, q
certain night boss, who had been in
the employ of the company for seven
years, was laid off At IL O'Clock
that night, iG is said, tho furnacemen
walked out in body in sympathy
with the man. Tne Cheeseborough
people then decided to lay off all OF
the union men employed there and
men from Brooklyn are being engaged
to fill the places of the local men.
When reporter called at the office
of the Cheeseborough plant, this
morning, ho was told that they did
not have any trouble with their men,
but they admitted that the union mer
had been laid off, and that men from
Brooklyn, whom they said were theil
old employees, would fill their places
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
.LINCLE GETS
JUDGMENT.
Suit Brought in District Cour1
this Morning Jury Soon
Decides.

A judgment for $II3.69 was awarded
in the District Court today to Thomas
Lingle against Duncan j. Currie. The
suit was on contract and was for pay
'ment of bill for boiler purchased by
the defendant from Mr.. Lingle in Feb
ruary, 1899, The price was $IIo, and
there were other items of $I3 and
$a4. 90, making a total of $I55.o9 $40
was paid, leaving balance of $II3.69.
Mr.. Lingle, who was represented by ].
E. Stricken, sued for this amount, with
interest for five years.
Mr.. Currie, who was represented by
w. A. Spencer, claimed that the boiler
was imperfect and had never done the
amount of work which he understood it
would at the time of the purchase.
The jury retired few minutes after
II o clock and after being out less than
ten minutes came in, and the fore
man, Theodore Bloodgood, said that
they had arrived at verdict in favor
of Mr.. Lingle for the amount asked, but
without the interest.
The suit had been pending for sew
eral weeks and was adjourned six OF
eight times.
A landlord and tenant case was dccid
cd on affidavit, preceding the above
sniff
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
Leap Year Dance Given by Lady
Friends of the Danish
SOCiahIe A. C..
WAS CAYLY ATTENDED
American and Danish Colors with Clusters
of Artificial Flowers Made Beautiful
Scene-was One of the Successful
Private Affairs of the Season-About
100 Present.

The leap year dance in the club
house of the Danish Sociable A. c.,
Saturday night, was one Of the most
successful of private affairs held in
this city in a long time. The club
house was beautifully decorated with
Danish flags and American bunting,
while here and there were large clust-
ers of artificial flowers, Which gave
the place the appearance of flower
garden.
The committee of ladies were dress
ed in blue and white, the colors of
the Danish Sociable A. @. In all,
about 100 guests were present, many
were from out of town, and all had a
fine time.
Dancing commenced at 8 O'Clock
and was kept up until 12 O'Clock,
when two largo tables were brought
into the hall and spread with the best
of everything. At O'Clock, after the
floor had been cleared, 6ancing was
resumed and all had a merry time
until yesterday morning.
The committee. in charge was as
follows: Miss Dorothy Larson, chair
man, MISSES Jennie Brogger, Emma
Larsen, Marie Larson and Anna Lund.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
CHARMING
WEDDING IN
ST. STEPHENS.
Mas Anna ChriStiana Wiuff Be-
comes the Wife Charles
Andrew Hansen.
SUPPER FOLLOWED.
Happy Event Took Place Saturday After
noon In Presence of Large Gathering Of
Relatives ard Friends Bride and
Groom Now on Their Wedding Tour :
will Reside In Smith Street.

Charles Andrew Hansen, of Smith
street. and Miss Anna Christiana
Wiuff, of 1913 Washington street, were
married at ST. Stephens & Danish Luth-
eran church, Broad 1street, Saturday
afternoon, by the pastor, Rev. J..
Christlanson, in the presence of a
large assemblage of friends. The
church was decorated with cut flowers
aud at the end of each pew were
placed bows of white ribbon.
At 255 the bride, leaning on the
arm of her father, Hans Wiuff, walk.
ed up the aisle followed by the groom,
who was attended by Hans Nelson.
The bride was dressed in white silk
with lace trimming. and carried a
bouquet of bridal roses. Four little
girls, the flower girls, followed her.
They were all dressed in white and
carried flowers.
After the ceremony the wedding
party drove to Nelson's Casino, in
Woodbridge road, where supper was
served to over 100 friends. After the
supper, dancing and a general good
time was enjoyed by all. After o
short wedding tour MIR. and Mrs.
Hansen will commence housekeeping
on Smith street. Mr.. Hansen is in
the employ of N. Q. Nelson, tho Smith
street baker.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
Barges Driven in Against a Dock
and Tug Boats Fast for
an Hour.
BARCES TAKEN AWAY.
Tug Newmarket Sent to Their Assistances
and it was Deemed Unsafe to Leave
them in the Sound While the Ice was
Floating so Thick Game out Of the
River.

Two coal barges, the Balo and Rad
nor, of the Staples Transportation
Company, were lying at anchor at the
foot of Gordon street, Saturday after
noon, when the flood tide started in.
The flow of ice was so heavy that they
were rapidly driven in toward tho
shore. The crews tried every way
possible to prevent them from ground
ing and after some hard work, man.
aged to get them up against Captain
"Abe" Woglom's s dock. Word was
sent for tug and the Newmasket, of
the same line, was sent to help them.
Twice the big tug came near ground
ing and it was only after a good
hours work that the barges were
taken out in the stream. The ice was
coming down so thick and fast that it
was found dangerous to leave the boats
in tho stream so the tug took them to
New York.
The steamboat Peter Hagan and
several tugs were caught IN mid
stream at the change Of tide and they
mad hard time of it, being unable to
move for almost an hour. :,
The steamer St Michaels tied up at
the local steamboat dock and did not
attempt to 90 to South Annoy. The
Warren had plenty of trouble, but was
able to make trips. Yesterday the ioe
was a little better. This morning the
st. Michaels was able to go to South
Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
THE PARDEE BALL.
Committee Appointed by the Employees to
Arrange for Annual Event.

The following committee have been
appointed to look after the affairs of
the q. Pardee Works boys third annual
ball, which will be held In Wilder
Hall, on Friday night, April 10. f..
H. Walker, president; J. H. McCabe,
vice president, Michael Dunn, secre-
tary and treasurer, J. w. Mackey,
chairman, J. f. Redwood, John
Schade, H. G. Dewender, A. E. kich-
aris and Albert Numbers. They claim
that this will be the one ball of the
season.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
FAMILY REPORTED
To BE DESTITUTE.
Husband was Out Trying to Get
Assistance for Sick Wife
and Child.

The attention of the authorities has
been called to the destitute condition
of the family of James Egeston, color
ed. of Cos State street. Mrs. Egeston
is very low with consumption and her
husband has to stay at home to attend
to her wants and those of their three
year old daughter. A boy, an infant,
died several weeks ago and was buried
at the expense of the city. as told in
the News.
Patrolman Frank Schultz was called
to the house about o O'Clock Saturday
night He found the child alone with
the sick mother and was told that the
father had been absent from the house
since morning. Ovsrseer- of -the-poor
L. @. Dalton Investigated the case and
physician was called to attend the
woman.
An investigation this morning re-
vealed the fact that the husband re-
turned to the house about IL. 80 O'Clock
and had been out all day in an attempt
to get aid. When he returned he
found more trouble. A colored man,
whom he had agreed to lodge for a
few days, had turned the house topsy
turvy. The fire was nearly out and
the furniture disarranged. Egeston
ordered the man to leave at once,
which he did. There was little food
in the house this morning and fire
IN the stove.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
HEBREWS TO
CELEBRATE.
Tonight is the Feast Of Purim
Which is Observed Through
the World by Jews.

Tonight the Hebrews of this city as
those of elsewhere will celebrate the
feast of 'Purim" to commemorate
the great event of the Hebrew history
at the reign of King Ahashuras and
the Jewish Queen Esther in the land
of Assyria, when by her influence the
order to kill all Jews Of that land was
countermanded by the king. This
holiday is celebrated by the reading
of the accounts of this event and by
sending presents TO others.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
Danish Actor Coming.

Tho Danish actor Poss Nelson pop
ular as a great character. comedian
in Denmark and Norway will appear
Tuesday March at Braga Hall. Bis
English Company plays "Queen of
Stars''a melodrama in four acts with
catchy music and song. Several
translated from Danish will be sung
by Mr.. Nelson. The leading lady is
Helena Mann we'll known from several
Broadway shows. The cast consists
of seventeen and have been very sue
cessful on the road. Between the
acts will be entertainments in Danish.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
HAVE A SURPRISE.
Younq Ladies Social Circle to Hold First
Annual Ball.

The Young Ladies Social Circle is
arranging to hold its first annual ball in
Wilder Hall Tuesday, March 81, and
have engaged Prof. Guttman's orches-
ira to furnish the music. They have a
surprise for, those who wil1.attend, The
secret of it is only know by the commit
tee which consists of the Misses Hen.
rietta Splitter, Marvina Wiess, Sadie
Wagner, Hanah Guttman and Blanche
Berger.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
BOARD OF
ELECTION.
Is in Session at the County Seat
Today Regarding Spring
Elections.
Speeial to The Evening Ne7Os.


New Brunswick, Feb. 29:-The
Board of Elections is in session today
at this place. This morning they
made one appointment. James M.
Hackett, of South Amboy, Repnb-
lican, was appointed election officer
for the third poll. He succeeds
Charles F. Buckalew, also of South
Amboy, who resigned. The Board
will be in sessi On all day tomorrow
also On Wednesday the Board meets
to receive the registering books and
on Thursday and Saturday they will
be in session to receive additional
names to the books, so that those who
have neglected to register, can do SO
by coming here.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
new NAMES
APPEAR IN
LIST TODAY.
Contest is GrOWinSlMOre Inter
esting Every Day as More
Names Appear.
GOOD CHANGE FOR ALL.
II Is Long Time to Iune II and Many
Changes Could Be Made In the Mean
time Some That We're on the Bottom
are Creeping Up and others VIII Make
itJnterestlng.
GOOD CHANCE FOR ALL.

Two more enter into the race for
the trips to the Worlds Fair and the
SCHOLARSHIPS today. Both come from
strong organizations and will doubt
less put up strong hight before the
eleventh of June is reached. T. j..
Smith comes from the Woodmen OF
tho World. This is the largest lodge
in the CITY and Mr.. Smiths friends
will doubtless take good care Of him.
The other entry is Jack Klein, of the
Westminster Cadets. This is an Or
ganization of young men and II they
all take hand in their determinations
to have this member win one Of the
prizes, they will give the leaders a
hard run.
There is plenty Of time to start now
and get in among the leaders. Re-
member every ballot is good for one
week after it is published. The ballot
which appears in today's paper can be
voted any time between now and next
Monday night at 6 O'Clock. All bal
lots received after that hour go in
with the following days vote and are
not credited in the paper until the
day afterward.
There are several changes noted in
the standing of the contestants today.
The interest increases and some great
hustling is being done.
Following are the votes to date;
,Johp J. Deveny, p. A. 700
Peter Poulson, P. A. 287
Capt Thomas McElroy, Wood'ge ITO
J. Howard Hope, p. A. 93
Mrs. f. Il. Bachlnan, Tottenville 50
Alex. Conquest. p. A. 81
Martin J. Olsen, p. A. 6S
D. W. Blair, P A. ~
p. J. Smith, p. A. ~
Jack Klein, p. A. II
Mrs. Katherine Burke, P. A. 8
Joseph G. Burns, p. A.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
MANY HEARD THEM.

Large crowds attended all the meet
ings conducted by Colonel Margaretts
and Major Shepherd, of the Salvation
Army yesterday. Last night the
Colonel spoke on"Churc' less Children"
He is national junior secretary and is
an authority en- that subject.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
Said He Game from Perth Amboy /.

In a metropolitan paper yesterday
appeared despatch from Rochester,
N. Y, telling of Il professional deserter
Harry Orr Blakely, said to be a native
of Perth Amboy. He FIST enlisted in
1902 and has deserted at least seven
times. He is thirty-three years old.
No one conld be found there who rem
embered such fellow.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
Mr.. DALTOH'S FUNERAL.

The funeral of Edward j. Dalton was
held from St. Mary's r. c. Church at
10 o clock this morning. 1t was largely
attended and the floral tributes were
numerous. A short service at his late
residence, So Elizabeth street, was held
at o'clock. Interment was made in
st. Mary's Cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
JUNIOR CADETS MEET.

The Junior Cadets met in the Prcsby-
terian Chapel Saturday night for drill.
There is some talk of organizing the
new body as a company of the West
minister Cadets and it has also been
mentioned that the new organization
may be called the Junior .Westminster
Cadets
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
MAY HAVE ANOTHER SOCIAL

The social committee of the Young
Peoples Christian Endeavor Society, of
the First Presbyterian church, are con-
sidering another sociable similar to the
one given in the chapel two or three
weeks ago.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
TO HCLO A FESTIVAL.

The Young Peoples Society of St.
Stephens Danish Lutheran church of
Broad street, will hold festival in the
basement of the church Wednes day
night. Refreshments of coffee, cake
and ice cream will be for sale. Special
music will be in attendance, The pas
tor, Rev. J. Christianson, will speak.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
HAD TWO FINGERS MASHED.

While directing gang of men at the
Cheeseborough Vaseline Works, this
morning in putting big tank in posi-
ton, Superintendent Hodgeson had two
fingers mashed. DR.. w. E. Ramsay
attende2phim.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
Had Fight in Saloon.

There was fight in a saloon at the
corner of Smith street and Watson av-
nue. in which one man, Louis HELEN
berg was badly cut about the head. He
He was attended by DR., ]. L. Lund
yesterday and was to have appeared in
court this morning to swear out com
plant against his assailant whom he
said he knew,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
CATHOLIC CLUB MEETS

The Catholic Club Withhold meetin (,
in the club rooms in the Odd Fellows
Building tonight. All members are
asked to attend, las important business
will come up.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
is NOW A MARINE.

Charles Johansen formerly of this city
but now of Newark, enlisted in the
United States Marine Corps a few weeks
ago. Yesterday he came to this city tc
bid old friends good bye.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
EAGLES WILL HOLD
RECEPTION APRIL 7.

The Eagle Athletic Club at meeting
Saturday night held in their club house,
decided to hold reception April 7, in
Wilder Music Hall.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29
INCREASE OF WORK
MEANS NIGHT FORCE

Work at the Standard Underground
Cable Works is so brisk at the present
time that within a few days night
force may be put to work in the wire
mill department.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29

Are you going west? If so, call or
address Lehlgh Valley agent at 119
Smith street for special rates in effect
during March and April.
5164-2-29 ct
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29

Sewing machines for sale by Peder
Olsen, 86 Smith st.
3526a.9 9-19-2t-e. w. If
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29

Pianos. Cash or time at the old
stand. Peder Olsen. So Smith st.
6626.9- 19.2t.e. WITT
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29

Telephone 65 W.
a. Fayette Street

Mangle WORK 35c doz. Table Cloths,
Napkins, Shirts. Pillow Cases, Towels,
and all Flat peices, woolen goods spec
alty. Family trade solicited.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1904-02-29

Advertising is the life of trade.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-03

while Like all men Of this type
be overdo~a and frequently there Ia
a lack 81 action which l. often dull
% the person who is not keen IN h.
appreciation OF the value af good
iiues
Rosemary" is one OF the many
plays the theme Of which L. the
what might have b~eu' Of the
bachelor and " h a most charming
story ehariuiuEiy told Simple. d.
rect. frankly tender. with bits - de-
liriaus comedy. the play. while not
intense. holds the interest and
pleaacs immensely.
Mr. kylc'H Sir Jasper Thofndyke
was all thai could be desired II
was a ercaitabis performance. care
fully conceived and nkiilnliy given
Comparisons are always unfair. but
u remains a fact. however. that Mr..
kyls's performance was much better
than the one once given By Henry
aiiiter. AZ for the company. Il WAS
capable and pleasing. Mr.. Frederic
Nethar an Professor Jegram was
particularly Epad. as Vas George
CASTOR "a Captain Cguikahank. Miss
sadie Handy - petite and pretty.
but some oue-and who could be
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-03
ACQUITTED
COLORADO LABOR LEADERS
FOUND oulLTLEss AT GRIP.
PLg CREEK

CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo. March a.
Tho fury Ira the conspiracy vase
against sherman Parker ana Thomas
Foster. miners union leaders whss
we're chsKed with corapirinx 10 urscsl
q Florence q Cripple Greek parnsugef.
train. last night rendered a xsrdicf
81 not Etiiify, after brief dailberatiofs
" r. Davis. also prominent unloH
isadsF wha sHs Jointly accused =
completely IN the alleged conspiracy y.
VAS ordered discharged b. tadEs.
Lewis several DAYS aaa
Immediately after the annuunre sstrnsa
Of ths verdict. to-day the district az
tnrnsY called the eases against Hhers
man Parker. ". y Daxia and II II
MckinueY In which thsY wefn ehafged
wfth the overt act % train ureekinE.
While the jury vss absent from the
room the district attorney also noiirf
the eases against Steve Adauia. ". y.
Davis ard Charles q. kenuiaau, all
union icadera the latter bsiuE prtai.
dent a Miners union No. .. 81 Grip
pie Creek. charging thsm with The
murder ~ Melvin BscAa aud Charles
II. MeCnfmirGs who wuFe killed - an
explosion in the NIndicator mine
shortly after the miners strike ia this
district VAS commenced This erss
three q the mast sensational criminal
cases. involving prominent labor bad
srs and growing directly out of the
Htrikea essr lse.uR ln Colorado.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-03-03
By RErLA~.
ROSEMARY.

II Was a reflection on the Enod
taste Of Seattle theatcr- goers that
Howard Kyle and hia company of
players at the Grand last night pre-
scented Rosemary" 90 ao small an
audieno.s. while tWo irish comedians
and a chorus Of women played to a
big house a she Seattle. IL isn't
because Murray and Mack do not
deserve a certain patrouage. but
rather II l. deriofnble that whrn
the chance arrives the theatsr- Eoesp
who take themselves more seriously
do not take advantages OF good
play eapahiy acted Mr.. Louis ~.
Parker. the author ef Rosemary
has done a great deal In his way for
the stage. Ills translation Of +-Cy-
rano de BeFEsfae.+ his The Cardi-
nj" and a number % other serious
efforts have been notable c0ntrlbu-
tions to the modern English stage.
and there 81 always apparent IN HIS
plays the effort 20 attain literary
value. 20 depart a. far as possible
from the habit Of the play builder
and write something that N worth