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he knew 1t brought him no hope, fol the lonely rider was a woman-a lit tie woman-a girl. in fact, At the top of the hill she refined ir her horse. gazing with wide eyes al the crowd of ore-grimed blacks be, meath her. and at the white man oppo- site. Speeches. for a moment she sud denly seemed to take in the meaning E of the. scene He face blanched and her slim figure swayed dizzily. The prisoner could scarcely resist crying to her to go back. It was no place for a woman. She herself might even be in danger.
 the crowd, for some one turned and saw her. and soon her presence was known to all. The leader stopped speaking, and a hush fell upon the men Meanwhile she sprang from the saddle. and gathering her habit about her. she passed fearlessly into the crowd and through it till she stood in front of the speaker Her blue eyes flashed from face as pale as a lily.
 Henry" she cried, what does it mean? What are you going to do?"
 The negro's eyes shifted uneasily. This aint no place for you, Miss An. nie," he answered. You better go back"
 She turned and looked at the pris. oner. :
 T wish you would go back" he said earnestly: now, while there is time. ''
 Timer she repeated. breathlessly what has he done, Henry? Do you mean to say that you would dare to- kill-this man?'
 There was a murmur in the crowd The girl turned and looked at the men, who lifted an ugly, scowling faces to hers.
 Boys" she said. in a sweet. clear voice, will you let me speak to this man. just for moment? It can do no harm. If he Is going to die-only a word. He may have some last mes sage to leave. I won't be long"
 The leader reluctantly turned away, and the two were left apart but not alone, for hundreds of eyes were fix ed upon them as they stood together on the little eminence.
 T want to help you," she said, un- der her breath, but I must have time. I will help you. I will think of some way. You must aid me In every way you can to gain time. Don't lose cour- age. Some one may come along the path--they do sometimes, but not often.'
 q am a stranger" he explained. "a mineraIogist have been working quietly about here for some time, but know nothing of this thing-nothing These blood stains, and he pointed to the spots on his clothes. "are those of an animal. I am absolutely innocent"
 T know" she said, eagerly; T be- lIeve you, and they shall not harm you; they dare not. will protect you. But we must keep on talking just as long as they will let us. Every mo. ment is that much gained"
 T hay etried to reason with them, but they will not listen to me-" he said. T am afraid it Is no use. l wish you would go. This is horrible place for a woman-horrible.'
 Leave you!" she exclaimed, with shudder, and to such a fate"'
 Here the mutterings of the crowd be- gan again and the leader returned.
 Get on your horse. Miss Annie.' he said, not so respectfully as before T can't hold these men, We've got busi- ness to do and quick
 Just a moment, Henry" and she somehow forced smile. T wish to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

On small knoll in an open space nearly surrounded by forest of pines stood a white man securely bound. Near him a negro harangued a mob of blacks. clamorous, incoherent, and wild with the desire to kill A dead pine. denuded of leaves ani branches stood at hand. a pile of brush-wood at one side.
 The man was to be burned at the stake. He was young, His forehead showed white against his dark hair, and gray eyes looked out defantly from a face Drowned by the sun and wind. His lips were pale. but firmly set, and the poise of his head and shoulders spoke Indignation. scorn and courage.
 He was accused of a horrible crime of which a negro had been the vic tim Discovered near the scene. a stranger, spots of blood on his cloth- ing, unable to give a satisfactory ac- count of himself, the mob of infuria- ted blacks had seized upon him. They were mad for vengeance. Only week before a negro had been burned by white men. Here was their chance to get even.
 The speaker raised his voice in ven- omous denunciation, and not a man heard him quietly but the prisoner. The mob surged to and fro as though the ground heaved beneath them. There were murmurs. mutterings. ejac- ulations, howls of rage kind of insanity held them for a time in Its grip. Nothing in all the world seem- ed worth while but the death and torture of this man.
 Yet these were not all ignorant men. They were of the new generation. Many were fairly educated, speaking we'll except for the dropping of rs and gs. All had had some schooling, and most could read and write. Miners from the camp near by, they were far reach from the slaves of other days. Not one but made his two dol lars a day The man who spoke made six. Yet their passions were still those of the animal.
 The eyes of the prisoner were lifted from the swaying crowd to the peace full blue of the sky above. The sun was behind him. but he knew it was nearing the. west. Tn front and be- yond the negroes was another rise in the ground and an opening into the forest that led back to the world-the world with all it held of fame, of kin dred. and of happiness. Silently he bade it last farewell
 The spot was isolated. Only a by> path trod mosly by cattle led to it from the main road-after winding over the hills to come back to the road again. The chance of help coming was too remote to consider; yet as the prisoner gazed Iongingly at the opening in the trees the unbelievable. impossible. happen .d. Some one on horseback was com ing slowly down the path.
 For an instant his heart stood still, but his pale face remained impassive while he gazed steadily at the ap- preaching figure. The leaders har- angue was drawing to a close, the men pressed eagerly nearer. No one but the prisoner saw the new conner. and o Heaven! as the figure came on
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17

Martin. who has just finished paying for his little home--comfort him, for he can never enjoy 1t more. His brother. Matt. who keeps out Of trou- ble will live there now"
 The shouts and groans had become louder. Some one far back began to croon hymn; but as the girl paused for breath another sound reached her ears-one that set her heart to beat ing wildly. Opening her eyes. she saw on the hillside opposite, a blessed sight Jim Knight. the sheriff with a dozen other white men on horseback. surrounding a negro bound to horse. stood looking down on them.
 Well, boys" said the sheriff. grim ly, T guess you've made a slight mis- take. Here's the man who did 1t"
 And as the crowd surged up the oth- er hill. the girl and man stood fer a moment, alone and forgotten. She
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to face the punishment which surely awaits them. Forgive Henry Green, who has led them to this frightful deed. for in times gone by he has been a good man. Bless and comfort his wife and little children when he Is here no more. for even should I be silenced thou knowest the law will find him out And o, we pray thee. forgive old Uncle Abner. whom we see has fallen in evil ways. Remem-
 Der he preached the gospel for many years before he came to lend q hand fin this awful work" Here there were groans and some one in the crowd began to shout. The girl lifted her voice to wall. And o Lord, forgive Ben Battle, who was to marry our Melissy next week. He has money in the bank and was doing well, but now his life will soon be ended. Comfort Melissy when he Is gone. And Dan
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took a knife from his pocket and cut the cords which bound him. 5tretch- ing his arms and lifting his head to Heaven. he knew that ,he was oncs more a free man. Back from the gravs he had come to life again. with all that It promised him of work. of hap- piness, and of love. They looked ae each other. first solemnly, then with a faint and tren1ulous smile which held something of the humor of men and the spirit of Heaven. They had lived ages in the last hslf hour. suro- ly 1t was years since they had met. Centuries ago in some far off clis1a they must have known a dear and sar cred friendship. se
 And as they stood together in the twilight. eye answered eye. and laeaxf spoke to heart. and they knew that God had made them for each other.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-17
The Ranxnn Tree.

The finest botanical gardens in the
 world are justly claimed by Ca1cutta--
 that city of palaces and pigstysH and
 statues. The stranger visiting the gar dens for the first time will find hiz wonder and admiration excited by the appearance of an immense banyan tx&e. The branches of this tree droop as fn our weeping willow, and whom branch Is sufficiently long its extremity ia embedded in the earth. takes foot and in turn sends out more branches m
 this instance the operation has been rss | feet in circumference at it's hnRA ma has attained a height of S6 feet. ff forms Q vertiable maze--a marvel ts the Occidental eye.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07
STORM RACED
IN ALL FURY.
Played havoc With Wires Fire
Alarm and Electric Lights
Affected.

Tie storm played havoc with the
electric light and fire alarm wires last
night, and cen ;iderable Inconvenience
resulted. The electric lights on cir
cult No. /, in tho southern part of
the city, were ont entirely until after
o'clock, and, even after that, were
not in perfect condition. Trouble was
also experienced in other parts of the
city.
This fire bell rang frequently from
S 80 o'clock until / O'Clock. A num-
ber of wires became crossed. Patrol
man Andrew Jensen discovered two
wires crossed at High and Lewis
streets. He notified the electric light
Office. The company's employees had
their hands full about the city.
The storm was one of the worst this
section has had in long time. The
wind blew gale and the rain dashed,
making tho night a rough one. While
yesterday the snow covered the grouud
several inches deep, today there is
hardly IL trace Of it. Streams are
swollen with the melted ic5 aud
snow.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07
Important Meeting of the AssO
ciatiOn Was Held in
Dana Building.
ARRANGE FOR BANQUET
Report Of the Retiring Officers
Show Excellent Condition
Of Organization.

HThe Building Trades Association,
which is composed Of all the boss
buiidars in this city, held an import
ant meeting in Dana Hall, Smith
street last night, New officers for the
year were elected rs follows; Presi-
dent; Carl q. Christensen; vico
president, friedrich Christensen
recording secretary, John Koyen
financial secretary, John L. Tam.
gard; treasurer, James Fl, Woglom ;
and trustees, MAIDS Dennison; bust
ness agent E. X. Southwick.
Tho members discussed the coming
banquet which it was decided to hold
on Wednesday night January Is, at
the Hartmann Hotel, in Front street.
The reports Of the retiring officers
were read and they showed that every
thing was in perfect order and that
the association had grown wonderfully
during the past year.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07
STUDENTS DECIDE FOR
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP

The high school literary societies
held their first meetings OF the term
yesterday afternoon. Interesting pro-
grams were presented.
In the Senior. Sophomore Society
q lively debate took place as to wheth
er or not this city should own its
electric light plant and gas works.
The judges decided in favor of the
affirmative side, which was upheld by
Miss Ruth Fletcher, Miss Loretta
Kelly and Chris tian Nelson. On the
negative side were Miss Hattie Mead,
Ferdinand Haasis and Leo Donehue.
In this society, also, current topics
were read by the Misses Rose Nash
and Ingeborg Olsen and James
o Mara. Miss Ella Ramsay gave a
humorous reading, and Miss Margaret
Mulchahey, n recitation.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07

Iu the Junior Freshman society
papers on current topics were read by
Miss Gladys Crowell, Ira Vaudeville
and Lester Deitche. Miss Claire Nc.
Cormick gave defamation, ard
Miss Lulu Durham read humorous
selection. Stanley Hartshorn made q
shrot exterlporaneous speech.
The debate resulted in the rather
startling decision that the city should
own its own trolley system. But then
the students ought to know. Gilbert
Sell and George Gillis were the brainy
youths who convinced the judges
that the city should go into the trac.
tion business. Edgar Keuling and
Fred BRIGGS upheld the negative side.
Nearly all Of the new pupils whC
entered school in the middle of the
term have joined the literary societies
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07
SLANDER SUIT TO Be
TRIED IN FREEHOLD.

The SANDER suit of Ann r. Nolan
against John A. Quinn, Of Oartsret,
in which she seeks 10 obtain S., 600
damages, will be trje in the Mon
mouth coanfy courts at Freehold next
Thursday. The plaintiff was house.
keeper for a priest at CartereS. She
bases her enit on the allegation that
the defendant made scaudalous state
ments against her ana which ne caused
to be printed in newspapers. Judge
Dixon, Of jersey Clt-, will tTy the
case.
Since the Institution Of the suit the
plaintiff has become the wife Of 4. ).
Quinn, brother Of the defendant.
Try an V. in the Evening NewsE
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07
Meeting of Their Association was
Held for Reorganization
Last Might.
TO MEET AGAIN SOON.
Electric Light Bills and Trading
Stamps Were Discussed
With Other Things.

The Merchants Association got to-
gether in Union Hall, last night for
puruoses of reorganization, and tc
talk over two questions which are
now important factors in this city,
viz;-the size Of the electric light
bills, and the trading stamps.
Henry Mccullough was chosen
chairman of the meeting. About
thirty gentlemen were present.
The electric lighting conditions
came in for sharp comment, opinions
being freely discussed.
The removal Of sDow from the
streets was also spoken of.
Que of the prominent merchants
said this morning that they intended
to reorganlze. and work for their
combined benefit, believing that they
can do more work in that direction
than the Chamber of Commerce.
Another meeting will be held aexi
Thursday night in the Odd Fellows
building, at which officers will bs
elected,
Among the merchants present al
last night S meeting were Frank Neert
/. G. Moore, Richard Martin, Henry
Mccullough, ]. P. Holm, n. Roth
b Goldman, A. Belafsky, L. Berger
and s. Fine
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Declares That They Were Bought
10 Protect Property and Not
for Ornament.
INSPECT THE MIGRANTS
Believes That an OverhauIing
Twice a Year is Not
ESuffiGient.

In connection with the growing
sentiment throughout the city that
the fire engines should be made use of,
instead Of letting them lie idle in
their houses even when n fire is
severe as that at Pulaski PARK re-
Gently, and Thursday nights fire,
Mayor Bruce was today asked for
his views on the question.
"Thc engines were certainly bought
for use," said His Honor, ''and not
for ornaments. helleve they should
have been taken out to both of the
recent severe fires. 1t would be an
easy matter to secure horses, as is
done in other cases. The taxpayers
paid for the engines and protection
should bs afforded their property.
"Of course, large number of our
fires in this city are insignificant, but,
while l 90 not think the engines
should be taken ont for every alarm,
believe one or both should be taken
to every fire of any consequence.
81 anticipate that tile Board OF
Aldermen will take up, as soon as
practicable the recommendations
made in my message in this connec-
tion. If there were horses in every
house, and, janitor to keep the ap'
paratus in perfect condition, the de-
partment w5uld be in much better
condition TO respond to alarms. But,
at the present, even without horses
of tbs air own, the firemen could pro
cure them and taKe the steamers out. y
The mayor also expressed his views,
| in no uncertain terms, on the uecess
ity OF keeping the hydrants in perfect
condition. "An inspection every six
months, or 50, fails to suffice to in
sure the proper condition of the hyd
rants a thorough examination OF
every one should be frequently made
to see that the plugs are not stopped
up Or otherwise in bad shape. This
should be attended To by the water de
partment and is of paramount i'm
pOrtance.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07

All last night the new county bridge
over the Raritan river was battered
and jamined by the heavy ice foes
coming down the stream and the
structure, as far as appearances go to-
day, withstood the strain success
fully. While there is yet some ice
in the river and much of it is still
floating ont, it is believed the danger
is passe and tine bridge is safe also
far as the present thaw is concerned.
As soon as the heavy rain, accom-
panied by the high wind. set in last
nigh, it was realized that there
would be a general breaking up on
the river and there were fears for the
bridge, which, under similar strain
last year, gave away, pilings were
snapped off by the heavy ice and much
OF the. structure was carried 20 sea.
The ice, last night, began to break
w;th~.the flood tide and with the
mango Ii began to float out in huge
&oakes which were caught by the
bridge and held. Other cakes backed
up, but those in the front gradually
got through the piling in sufficient
quantity to relieve the pressure. AS
the huge cakes creaked and groanod
against the bridge it seemed that moth
ing could prevent repetition OF last
winters disaster, but toward morning
the ice field grew smaller and today
the channel ia comparatively clear.
Frecholder Glenn, chairman of the
bridge committee, stated this morning
that be had heard no report from The
bridge and that he certainly would
have, if auy damage had been done.
He said he was not worried about the
condition of the structure and did not
fear any damage such as last winter.
AS the day wore on the ice against
the bridge appeared to grow in quant.
isv,, but, up to 2;SO O'Clock. there had
been no signs Of any hreakage OF the
structure.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07
NEW OFFICERS
TAKE A HAND
Republicans Being Broken ID for
the City Hall Jobs
sga
Today.

City Clerk G. M. MacWilliam, COL
lect or A. a. Crowell, Overseer of the
Poor G. A. Fothergill and the other
republican appointees who had not
qualified when the previous list was
published, nave now done SO, and hut
one or two of the new officers have yet
10 go through that detail. -
W. n. Hart, the new janitor of city
hall, entered upon his duties this
morning,
Street Comm issioner W. h. Fuller
ton will go around with his predeces.
sor, Matt Weirup, for several days, to
become familiar with the details OF
the work.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07
RAGS AND BOTTLES
CLOGGED HYDRAN7 !
Assistant Superintendent Hardiman BIames
Boys for the Condition Of The Fire Hydrant
at Stanford and Fayette Streets

The fire hydTant at Stanfoss
Fayette streets which refused es43
when it was badly needed, eas "a
terday morning, was put ingssf. 3ggs
yesterday. Assistant SuperiH II
Bard imam stated this morniT
the hydrant had been plugged tEs
creants He declares that k6sSs
pieces of old rags, broken be- r boz
and brick bats in the hydratt and thdS
these had caused mud to ollect. As
soon as this obstruction y as removed.
Mr.. Hardiman said, th7water burst
forth in volumes. 4
The ASST slant supefintendent re-
peated " hat he had .old the Evening
News yesterday that there was not .
hydrant in the city frozen and that
none could bsfrozen as the water j.
turned off fur feet below the sur
face and any water above that DEPTH
is drained ont. &
Some of the firemen. in discussing
the matter. stick to their belief that
the hydrant was frozen. They point
out that tie hydrants are only opened
with certain kind of wrench and,
they want to know how boys can nm
screw the caps in rder to jam brio
bats and broken bottles into them.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07
HAD CHRISTMAS TREE

An enjoyable Christmas tree and
entertainment was held last night by
the Young Peoples Society, of st
Stephens Danish Lutheran church.
The weather conditions interfeged
somewhat with The attendance, which
was, nevertheless, excellent. All
present spant very pleasant evening,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07
CADETS APPOINTED
THEIR COMMITTEES

The Westminster Cadets held
meeting in the arm ory, in Red
street, last night. 1t was well
tended. The following commi
were appointed for six moi
entertainment, Harry Comings.
man; Albert Krogh and James
wold Investigation, James Gri
and Harry Tooker; lookout,
Comings and Albert Krogh.
Advertise in the News.
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FOURTH ANNUAL TEA
OF LADIES AUXILIARY
Will be sHeld LinCoIns Birthday
Strawride Necessarily
Postponed.

Tie foulth annual tea of the Ladies
Auxiliary to the Hospital Association
will be held on Lincoln's birthday
as usual. Plans are contemplated to
make it even a greater success than in
previous years,
The sleigh ride planned for today
to Plainfeld by the ladies, was nee.
essarily DOS poned, because Of the dis.
appearance Of the snow.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07
HAD A FULL HOUSE.

A fnl horse greeted the Garside
Stock Company in Wilder He'll, last
night, when they presented the oh
stock company favorite, East
Lynne. " There was matinee this
afternoon at which a "A Woman :
Honor" was played. Tonight they
will Close their engagement witt
"Dsadwood Dick.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07
RESUMED SESSIONS.

The Women : Christian Temperance
Union resumed its sessions yesterday
afternoon, after the holiday interval.
a pleasant meeting was held and re-
freshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07
SMOKER TONIGHT.

Tonight in Washington Hall the
members Of the Pressers and Finishers
Union will hold a smoker and enter
tainment. Both local and out-of-town
talent will be on hand to amuse the
guests.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07
WATER PIPE BURST.

A water pipe at the abandoned
Nixon shipyard was last night re-
ported by the watchman as having
burst. A request was sent that the
water be shut off.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07

Through an error in The Peoples
Meat Market ad. in yesterdays paper
their address should have been 173
Smith, instead OF State st,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07

F.J. LARKlNS 357 STATE Street,
will do plumbing, steam, hot water
and hot air heating on monthly pay
ments. $40 per month.
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NOTICE.

The annual Stockholders meeting Tor
the election Of directors of the First Ma
ional Bank for the ensuing year Will be
held Tuesday, Jan. 10th between the
hours OF T. ami O'Clock. 1901 II It
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Look for the Rea Estate column on
page
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BRIDGE STANDS
THE ICE FL0ES

Ice in The River Broke Up During Last Nights
Storm and by Noon Most OF it Had Passed
0ut-.County Bridge Without Ice Breakers,
Is Still Uninj jured, Although The Strain was
Severe--Expecs No Damage This Winter.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-01-07

Classified Want Ads. on page 8.
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Subscribe to the News.
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Situation Want DIS. q printed gree.
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Advertise in the News,
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