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Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
SENIORS HAD A MERRY
TIME AT HIGH SCHOOL
Had Christmas Tree Last Night =
Gifts We're Exchanged and Santa
Claus Appeared.

A large Christmas tree beautifully
decorated and a Santa Claus. person
flied by Louis Booz, gave lot of en-
ioyment to the senior class and the
faculty in the high school auditorium
last night.
The tree was placed in the center
of the platform and reached the cell
ing. This was the first Christmas
tree held in the high school. Games
were played for a time and then fol-
lowed the distribution of gifts. Each
one present received holiday token
and there was no end of fun when
they were received. Several of the
teachers had prepared pretty little
favors and everyone present received
one.
After the distribution of presents
refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served and the senior Christmas
tree was at an end at 10 o'clock.
Those of the faculty who were
present were: Prof. and Mrs. Shull.
Mr.. Kleinhans, Mr.. Sheppard, Miss
Vaughan, Miss Annette Clark, Miss
Rose Mccormick and Mr.. Hitzelberg.
The members of the senior class
were Lucy Woglom, Adele Rush,
Catherine Moore. Geraldine Brown,
Francina Graae, Luella Derby, Paul
inc Philo, Bessie Sameth, Dora Kar-
kus, Tena Friedman, Josephine
Darcy. Edna Christofferson, Loretta
Giles. Carrie Arner, Louise Rock,
Garret Brodhead, president of the
class: Louis BooZ, Edward Hanson,
Thomas Hanson. Martin Brennan,
Carl Hegstrom Joseph Brody, Ben
jamin Goldberger, Edgar Keuling,
Stanley Hartshorne, Joseph Hornsby
and Walter Comings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
ROPE TRlPPED HIM.
Complaints Made Of the Way Christmas
Tree Vendors Block Street.

A number of complaints have been
received regarding the way dealers
who are selling Christmas trees have
tied ropes along the sidewalks. Last
night, while Smith street merchant
was hurrying across New Brunswick
avenue, he did not notice a rope that
had been tied from the fountain to
pole further down New Brunswick
avenue, and was thrown to the
ground.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
BIG PUBLIC PROTEST.
Continue TO Open New Saloons
Several Transfers Granted
AT High and Smith Streets.
SCHILLER'S OLD PLACE WAITS
Board Does Not Yet See Its Way
Clear to Open the Notorious
Joint.

At the adjourned meeting of the
plicaton of Frederick Schlater, for
renewal of his license at 109 Wash
ington street was again taken up.
The clerk reported that the commun-
ication of Frank Newman, who had
objected to the granting of the re-
newal, had been returned with an af-
fadavit as to the signature.
Abel Hanson, chairman of the in
vestigating committee, to whom the
matter was referred at the last meet
ing of the board. said that he had
thoroughly investigated the case and
found that there We're as many peo-
pie who wanted the renewal granted
as there were those who did not. He
further declared that the trouble
seemed to be because of family diff
ference.
Laid Matter Over.
Commissioner John Schoonover
moved that the matter be referred to
the committee of the whole to inves-
tigate and report at the next meet
ing. The motion was carried. The
board then talked the matter over
and MIR. Schoonover wanted to with
draw his motion, but this was object
ed to.
Commissioner Hanson moved that
Mr.. ,Schlater be given permission to
keep his place open until the next
meeting of the board and that the
chief OF police be notified to this eff
feet This motion was not carried, as
Mr.. Schoonover brought up the
question as to who would pay the
fee if the license was not finally
granted
SchilIer's Old Place.
The application of John Csakov-
sky for q license at 121 New Bruins
wick avenue, in the old Schiller
place, was taken from the table.
George j. Plechner, attorney for
Csakovsky, made a plea in which he
asked the board to grant the license
to his client. The matter was dis
cussed at length and then laid on the
table until the next meeting.
The following applications We're
then granted: Leo Schwartz, 35S
State street, renewal; Stanislaw Scib-
insli, 260 Smith street, renewal;
Stanislaw Moretko, 706 State street,
renewal; Joe Fecyog, S3 Catharine
street, renewal; John Palko, Fay
ette street and Chapman avenue,
new place; Neils e. Jensen, 243
Front street, renewal; Peter Floarsch
80 Stanford street, bottling. The fol-
lowing transfers were also granted:
John Palko, Oak and Fayette streets,
TO Frank Novak; Annie Obuck, SO
Catharine street, to Joseph Fecyog;
Leo Schwartz, from 1858 State street,
to Smith and High streets.
During the meeting the board
freely discussed the duty of the police
and the saloons and threw much oil
the blame of the present condition of
affairs upon that department.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
KEN PSON is
WEODEO AGAIN
Article in Paper Says ST. George
KempsOn Takes Michigan
Woman for Third Bride.
Special to The ErFNING NRWs:

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 22:-
According to an exchange received
here st. George Kempson was mar
ried again yesterday. The report
comes from Detroit, Mich, and says
that Mr.. Kempson and his bride are
now at the Cadillac hotel there.
Mr. Kempson's bride, according to
the article, is Grace Dutlle Boylan,
of Kalamazoo, Mich. The ceremony
was performed yesterday The story
states that the bride was divorced
from her first husband several years
ago. She is said TO be writer OF
short fiction. The article identifies
Mr.. Kempson as being the editor of
the New York Insurance Journal.
This is Mr.. Kempson's third wife.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
START WORK
ON APPROACH.
Contract Has Been Signed by
Both Parties and Material
Arrives.

Work on this city's part of the Am
boy bridge approach on Sheridan
street was started yesterday. Some
lumber was unloaded from cars on
the ground.
The contract has been signed by
Dean, Schwiers & Sutton, of New
York, and returned to this city's of
ficials. the work must be compile
ted within sixty working days.
Some material is being carted on
the Sayreville side of the river, but
for what purpose is not exactly
known.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
Wnrse Than Ever.

That dangerous spot in the side
walk on Water street along the bluff
opposite the w. c. Hall residence is
now more menacing to the safety of
pedestrians than ever, as result OF
The recent rains. The hole in the
walk over the culvert at that point
was greatly enlarged, and the sur
rounding earth weakened, by the
rain. 1t is a dark spot at night and
exceedingly unsafe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
BOYS ANNOY HIM.
Police Have Received Complaints About a
Ganq of Youngsters.

The police have been complained
to and dire measures are threatened
against a gang of boys living in the
vicinity who annoy Captain William
H. Martin, of 6 High street, when
ever than old gentleman leaves the
house for a walk. Captain Martins S
hearing is not good and the boys take
advantage of that fact. They grab
his coat-tails and pull on them, re-
tarding his progress and bothering
him greatly. An investigation is be-
ing made and when the boys names
are ascertained, action will probably
be taken.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
S25 FOR FIREMEN.
l.. C. N. BrOgger Presents His
Check to Chief Glenn.

Chief Glenn yesterday received a
check from L. C. N. Brogger for the
fire department and the chief has di-
vided it between the five compan-
les Mr.. Brogger owns the building
in which the Miller fire occurred ear
ly In the month and he told the chief
while the blaze was in progress that
if he would confine the flames to the
one building he would give the fire.
men $25.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
BOY GETS A
BIG VERDICT.
Suit Against American Enamel
Brick and Tile Co., for In
jurieS 10 Wrist.
spccia! to the EVENING NEWS:

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec ga
verdict of $4,000 was given William
Blonski, a boy fourteen years of age,
against the American Enamel Brick
and Tile Company, of South River,
by the jury yesterday afternoon. Ge
sued in the Supreme Court for
$4,000 damages for injuries sustain
ed to his right wrist Lawyer G. S.
Silzer represented him and Attorney
General McCarter appeared for the
defendants.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
POLAND UNDER
MARTIAL LAW

WARSAW, Dec. 22:-All Poland
is again under martial law. The
government has determined to use
force to subdue the uprising and 1t.
now seems evident that the people
will resist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
A Nice Chrisim a s
Present

One of the best lots in our great
city on High street, Kearny avenue
or State street; present for your
wife or best girl. Time for action;
haven't enough to go around. Title
perfect; terms to suit. Merry Christ
mas to all.
j. r. HOLM, 119 state street.
145T0 12-e22t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
EVERY HING
is TIED u P

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 22:
Everything is at a standstill here
owing to the general strike. There
are no trains, and no electric lights.
The tieup is complete throughout the
empire. 1t is certain the govern
ment must accomplish something
quickly or fail.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
HAD MERRY Time.

The Baptists of Metuchen had a
merry time last night and large
number of potatoes, one being the
price of admission, were received.
Arthur Hope, of this city, was great
as the Frost King and Santa Claus.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
CAR OFF THE BRIDGE.

A gang of laborers in the employ
of the Public Service Corporation
lacked the trolley car on the Wood
bridge creek bridge this morning
and shortly before noon they were
able to get it off the structure. The
work of repairing the bridge will
start at once.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
AN |NCEND|ARY fire; FAMILY
ESCAPED THROUGH WINDOW.
John Lebeda Aroused by the Barking Of His Dog
Flames Were Then Burning The Stairway--Was
Discovered by Lehigh Valley CreW---Many
Traces Of Kerosene Found Today

The twO-stoPy frame building at
loon of John Lcbeda on the ground
floor and Lebeda's living apartments
on the second floor was gutted by Il
fire of inccndiary origin early this
morning. Lebeda and the members
Of his family barely escaped unIlarm-
ed by climbing out of back window
to a one-story extension in the rear
and thence making their way to the
ground.
The miscreants who set the place
Oh fire started the blaze in the CHI
trance to the hallway on the westerly
side of the building.
SPRINKLED KEROSENE.
They sprinlxled kerosene oil on the
easterly side of the building, and il
is probable that they also used it in
starting the blaze in the hallway on
the other side of the house.
The blaze was discovered by the
crew of some Lehigh Valley cars on
the spur short distance north of
a., "a
to the Public Service Corporations
car barns at Smith street and David
son avenue they gave the alarm.
Erick Anderson, the night starter at
the car barns, ran to Smith street
and Watson avenue and sent in an
alarm of fire from box "a.
FAMILY STILL ASLEEP.
Meanwhile the Lebeda family,
asleep on the second floor of the
burning building, had been awaken
ed by the barking of the dog in the
saloon and the cracking of the
flames.
After the fire the poor beasts
charred remains were found in the
saloon, where it had died, impris-
oned, a martyr to its duty.
ESCAPE CUT OFF.
Hastily catching up some clothing
and a few personal belongings they
started for the stairs. Escape was
cut off in that direction, however,
IN rThnv
climbed out to the roof of the one
story extension, Mr.. Lebeda and his
wife carrying their two smaller chill
dren. An older son, boy about six
teen, jumped to the ground, and af-
ter getting the young children down
to safety, the others followed.
FLAMES SPREAD.
The flames had by this time eaten
their way to the second floor, the
metal ceiling in the saloon not pro-
tecting the stairway which served as
a fue.
The saloon and the second story
were both entirely gutted, the dam
age amounting to about $4,000. The
outer walls were left standing un-
burned on the outside.
HOW 1T WAS DONE.
An investigation this morning re-
vealed the manner in which the per-
petrators of the outrage did their
work Finding the door of the hall
way locked they tore away few
bricks under the door jamb and start
ed blaze in the opening thus made.
Why they sprinkled the lower part
easterly side of the house with kero-
sene, unless to render the walls there
more infammable, is not known.
There is no building adjoining Le-
beda's on the east. a vacant lot ex-
tending to Goodwin street
The odor of oil was noticed by a
reporter for the NEWS this morning
and, investigating, two large spots
a foot or two in diameter were no
ticed, near the 'front.' They were
found to be of kerosene. Further
along towards the rear oil was found
to be sprinkled, the odor being
Continued on Page %
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
SENTENCE SUSPENDED.
The Three Liquor Dealers Accused of Sell
ing at Wholesale Without License.

Sentence was suspended in the
cases against the three liquor dealers
who have been selling at wholesale
without that sort of license, upon
their announcements of their inten-
tions to apply for wholesale licenses
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
NOTICE!

The Christmas tree and ball to be
held by the Dana Relief Association,
December 28th, is postponed in
definitely 14572 12-22-1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22

Gardens drug store, 81 Hall av-
enue is branch office for the EV-
ENING NEWS where Want" Ads.
re received.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22

Every graduate of Trainers School,
1872 Smith street, has secured a
position.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
ELKS' CHRISTMAS.
Many a Family Will be Made Happy
by Their Charity.

The local lodge of Elks are making
great plans for the Christmas tree
and dinner which they will give the
worthy poor of this city. Each Elk
has agreed to give a certain amount
of money and many a poor child will
be well fed and receive warm cloth
ing from the lodge this year.
Every graduate ofTrainer's School,
1872 Smith street, has secured d
position.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
Get Some of Your
Presents Here.

A good book. Il nice Bible, fountain
pen, diary 1906, Xmas cards-Eng-
lish, German and Danish.
j. p. HOLM, 119 State street.
1859 12-22-2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22

Every graduate of Trainers School,
1872 Smith street, has secured a
position.
14529-12-21-St.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22

Every graduate of Trainers School.
122 Smith street, has secured d
position.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22

Subscribe for the NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22

Continued on Page %
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-30

In fact, business is heavier than ex-
pected at this season.
Retail clearance sales have begun
rather earlier than usual. Staples
generally maintain all their old
strength. Iron and steel lead the in
dustrles in strength of demand and
prices, finished steel being particularly
active for this season, though pig iron
sales are fair at the west and open
weather faVOrs unprecedented produc-
ton Labor is exceptionally well en-
plOyed for this season and the weather
conditions SO far favor less than Ordi-
nary shutdowns January is likely to
see some strikes in the printing trades
ana some lines of building employees at
the metropolis.
Additional reports as to trade in
the year now closing point to 1906
having been a record breaker alike in
agricultural, speculative, financial and
industrial circles. AS a whole, how
ever, primacy must be assigned to the
manufacturing industry. which shows
the largest gains over all preceding
years.
"As to the future, the outlook seems
full of promise and the advent of 1906
is awaited with confidence unsurpassed
in recent years.
Detailed dispatches point to wide
spread mild weather being drag upon
retail trade, heavy dry goods, clothing,
shoes. rubber goods and furs being
especially affected.
Business failures in the United
States for the week ending December
28 number 212, against 235 last week,
218 in the like week of 1904. 209 in
1903, 2O2 in 1902 and 26S in 1901. In
Canada failures for the week number
"a, as against 38 last week and 20 in
this week a year ago.
Wheat. including -four, exports for
the week ending December 2S are
3,44S,248 bushels, against 4.473,482
last week, 981,14O this week last year,
2,915,236 in 1903 and 3,3S6,206 in
1902. From July I to date, the eX-
ports are 65.18O.279 bushels, against
34,763.S27 last year, S6,15O.786 in 1903
and 129.O55.225 in 1902"
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-30
MIR. JOHNSON ON IsIMIGRAIIoN.
Tells Governor Hoch What Was Done
at National Meeting.

w. L. A. Johnson. one Of the COM
missioners appointed by Governor
Hoch to attend the national immigra-
ton congress held at New York early
in December, has filed with the gov
ernor a report of the work of that con-
vention.
After speaking of the present extent
of immigration and the general char
acter of the immigrants and the in
spection to which they are subjected.
Mr.. johnson says
Kansas was represented in the con-
vention by the John E. Frost, Topeka;
A. E. Case of Marion, Archie Fulton of
Lansing and w. L. A. johnson of To-
peka. The Kansas delegation select
ed the Hon. John z. Frost as COM
mitteeman on the committee of fifty
five members representing the whole
United States. The convention adopt
ed the committee report which ap-
proved the position taken by President
Roosevelt in regard to maintaining
the Chinese exclusion act, and also to
the Importance of the inspection of
European immigration. The report
also provided for a recommendation to
congress for stricter examination of
Immigrants at the ports of embark
ment by the United States 1mm1gra-
ton agents and pointed out the neces-
sity for a more systematic co-opera-
ton on the part of the states with the
government to secure a more thorough
and effective distribution of immigra-
Southwest
.'The convention was attended by
members of congress, senators, prom
inent educators, college professors,
labor leaders. statisticians, econom-
lists, socioIogists, manufacturers and in
fact nearly every representative class
were present and took part in the de-
liberations. All agreed that there
should be more restrictions against
the undesirable immigrant such as
diseased, iriOtic, insane, immoral.
criminal and all other classes that are
unfit for American citizens and the
higher standard of American civiliza-
ton, yet how to reach that degree of
restriction without eliminating some
of the more desira bic classes who seek
to become students and enjoy the lib
critics of this great country was the all
absorbing question. Some advocated
head tax of from SIS to $25, others an
educational test, others an unrestrict-
ed immigration taking chances on re-
ceiving benefits equivalent to deficien-
cies All agreed that a better means
of distribution of immigrants from the
ports of entry would be one very de-
sirable means of solving in part at
least this great question of congestion
in the east.
"A modification of the naturalization
laws is another feature of moment
when it is remembered that in thir-
teen states the immigrant can vote
within three months after he lands on
American soil by taking out the natur-
aliZatiOn papers and complying with
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-30
KANSAS EDITORS MEET.
second District Newspaper Men Gather
in Kansas City.

Kansas City, Dec. 3O.-The editors
of the Second congressional district Of
Kansas met at the Hotel Baltimore
Friday. The meeting was purely for
business and politics was touched on
only in a general way. There are
eighteen newspapers represented in
the association, which was formed for
the purpose of bettering newspaper
conditions in the district. The meet
ing lasted all day and most Of the
editors left for their homes last night.
Those who attended the meeting
were w. r. Smith, Garnett Eagle
PIafndealer; A. P Harris, lola Record;
C.aS. Finch, Lawrence Gazette; W. D
Gleason, Paola Republican; J. F. Lati-
mer, PleasantoRa Herald Bruce Dem
mis-, LaCygne Journal; W. H. Peter
Olathe Mirror; F. E. WilkersOn, Spring
Hill New Era; A. p. Converse, Wells
VILE Globe; W. G. Markham, Baldwin
Ledger; c. c. Clevenger, Osawatonie
Graphic; w. n. Houston, Fort Scott
Republican; Fred Trigg. Garnett
Eagle; H. J. Allen, Ottawa Herald, and
John Redmond, Burlington Jeirer-
sonian.
Mr.. Allen is d candidate for the Re
publican nomination for congress in
the Second district He would not dis
cuss political affairs yesterday, al
though admitting that he was neglect
ing no opportunity to fix his pollucal
fences. The convention will not be
called for several months. Mr. Allen
went to Topeka last night.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-30
BIG TRADE YEAR.
Business of Every Kind Has
Exceeded Expectations.
Building Operations Have Been
Remarkable in Extent.
RAILWAY EARNINGS
Continue to Show Gains Through
the Current Month.
Foreign Commerce Largely In
creased Over Last Year.
RAILWAY EARNINGS

New York, Dec. 30.-R. G. Dun & Co. s
Weekly Review of Trade says;
"UnseasonabIy mild weather aecentu-
ated the customary holiday week dull
ness in distribution of staple merchan-
disc, but gratifying results of Christ
mas trade established a strong tone and
confidence regarding the future is more
pronounced. Outdoor work is facilita-
ted by the high temperature and '-ok
OF snow, making the years total Of
building operations even greater than
the most sanguine expectations. Trade
in furs and heavy clothing is unfavor-
ably affected by the open winter. but
the net result is most satisfactory De-
spite inventories and repairs, output Of
manufacturing plants has continued
large. and preparations for spring ship
ments indicate that advance orders were
heavy. New business at first hands is
seasonal bly, quiet, but machinery viii be
fully occupied well into the new year
before additional orders are required. It
is gratifying to manufacturers to find
that no burdensome accumulation of
stocks has occurred despite recent rec
ord-breaking production. Statements
of railway earnings continue satisfac-
tory, figures thus far available for De
cember showing an average gain of So
per cent over 1904, and foreign COM
merce at this mort was remarkably ia
vorable, exports gaining 81, ,063,129 and
imports increasing 81. ISL, ,S97. as compar-
ed with the same week last year.
Actual rev business in the iron and
steel industry was light during the past
week, but large tonnage was under
negotiations and consumers continued
importunate for early delivery on old
contracts.
Nothing new has developed in the
primary markets of the textile industry.
Joboefs and retailers having devoted the
week to stock taking and showing no
interest in offerings of merchandise.
Light trading in hides has not weak
ened quotations. Foreign dry hides
have the additional support of advices
from the river Platte that the slaughter
viii exhibit a considerable decrease.
Leather is as dull as might be expected
when shoe factories are taking inven-
tories and tanners are not forcing busi-
ness.
New England footwear manufactll
ers have devoted most of the week to
stock taking and the market is devoid
Of special feature.
Failures this week numbered 221 in
the United States, against Z52 last year.
and q in Canada, compared with II
year ago"
The Topeka state journal., 1905-12-30

Bradstreet's says:
Following an Unprecedentedly ac-
tive holiday business in all parts of the
country, distributive trade seems quiet
py contrast, more particularly as un-
seasonably mild weather affects retail
operations in seasonable heavy wear
ing apparel. What is bad for retail
business is, however, good for outdoor
industry particularly building, which
remains very active and manufacture
ing operations are likewise facilitated
by uninterrupted passage of raw ma
terials to consuming centers. In whole
sale trade. clearing sales and stock
taking operations absorb attention, but
1t is noted that operations for spring
account are larger than ordinary, and,