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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27

ST. 8IEEHEN'S CHRiSTAIAS.
Yesterday was st. Stephens day
and the Church Of st. Stephen. in
fAmboy avenue. held Its Christmas
celebration in the church at night
and the church was crowded with the
scholars and their parents. An elab-
crate program, consisting of carols
by the school, was rendered. The
opening address was made by the
rector, Rev. Guy A. Jameson, after
which the program was carried out.
A duet was sung by Lillian Lovett
and Edward johnson. The carols
rendered we're "Bethlehem's King"
The Christ Comes to Earth" Once
More" and THE Same old Blessed
Story" Superintendent Cronk, of
the Sunday school, also made an adj
dress to the scholars. The musical
part of the program was under the
direction of George Scales, leader of
the choir A duet, Holy Night"
was rendered by George Scales and
Powell Cronk. After the program
the presentation of presents took
place.
Each one present received a box
of candy and the scholars also re-
ceiyed an orange. The children in
the primary were also given other
presents. The boys were given
drums and the girls a rocking chair.
Some of the next larger boys were
given sleighs, and the girls pocket
books. Six of the scholars were pre-
sented with a prayer book and hymn
al and Bible for good attendance.
Those receiving the hymnal and pray
err book were Genieveve Mcmahon,
Dorothy Butler and Theodore Warn
err. The Bibles were given to Mabel
Morey, Mary Lund and Lillian Low
EFT. The Sunday school teachers
each remembered their scholars with
some small token. The officers of
the school each received a pen knife.
Rev. Jameson was presented with a
book.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
SOUTH AMBoY.

volved in a difficulty, In which the
borough of Matawan had consider
able interest. Such being the case
he found it convenient to absent him
self from town. Christmas day he
returned to the parental roof to par
take of the festivities of the day, but
the Matawan authorities were not
mapping, and dispatched what they
thought was their most efficient OH
Ger to secure his apprehension. The
officer duly visited M of u local
justices, who properly indorsed the
warrant to make it effective in Mid
dleseX county, and then taking
enough interest in the case went with
the officer to the chief of police OF
the borough to secure his assistance
in apprehending the prisoner. The
chief not being in, the justice direct
ed him to police headquarters. On
his arriving there the chief has just
left for his home. The Matawan
officer, being n of the smart alecs,
concluded he would go 1t alone, and
proceeded to locate the young man at
his home where, having placed him
under arrest, proceeded to read the
warrant to him, after which the
young man said it was all right, but
he must get his coat before he start
ed. Mr.. Officer said, "All right, I'll
trust you to get your coat" At this
time the young mans mother appear
ed upon the scene and Mr.. Officer
commenced to explain to mother the
whole business while son got his
coat. Well, If he had staid until son
got his coat he would be explaining
yet. The South Amboy lads are a
little slow. but they can get.a hustle
on when an officer is after them and
a girl looms up before their vision in
the distance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
HAVE ANOTHER EXAMINATION.

Commissioners Bingham mas up 10
the present time won his fight
against the five police captains who
want to become inspectors. The
commissioner has stated that herdoes
not want to promote these men and
has requested the civil service COM
mission to hold a new examination SO
that he would have a list. The su-
preme court has rendered a decision
to the effect that the civil service
commission had a right to cancel the
list after it is one year in existence,
the list in question being over that
period and the commission will nave
an examination next Monday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
LOCAL. ITEMS.

Waladystaw Stepnoski, who was
injured on the P. r. r. coal docks
several weeks ago, died at the Perth
Amboy hospital yesterday. Under
taker McCarty, of this borough, has
charge of the funeral.
Mrs. John White, of George street,
died late yesterday afternoon at her
home. She leaves a husband and
five small children. Stillwell &
Mason have charge of the funeral.
Further information in regard to the
funeral wilrsbe given later.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Thumhart's
daughter and husband, of Port Read
ing, visited her parents on Christmas
day.
George and Fred Batzel spent
Christmas with their mother and sis
ter in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Thomas Ravens desires to re-
turn her thanks for the Christmas
remembrance of the Ladies Aid, of
the John street M. e. church.
James Price, wife and daughter, of
Plainfield, and Robert Gordon and
wife, of Gordon Heights, spent
Christmas at the home of their par
nest, Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Slower on
the occasion of a family reunion.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Gordon's son,
of Fordham, N. Y, spent Christmas
with his parents at South Amboy.
James H. Vancleaf a former resi-
len of South Amboy, but now a res
ident of Sayreville, MAD a family
gathering at his home on Christmas
day. ssf4sa As
John Berrien, of Trenton, is spend
49,. &c. 80 fxasth htc onn CharIaG
Berrien, on Firstistreet-
Linwood Vancleaf, clerk in Wye
koff & Rue's grocery store on Broad
way, had an old time celebration
suitable for the occasion at his home
on Christmas day. &
Mrs. John Whitworth, of Gather
inc street, celebrated Christmas by a
family reunionpat her home.
Miss Lille Behn, daughter of the
leading grocer on Stevens avenue,
spent Christmas with friends In
Sayreville.
There was a family reunion at the
home Of Thomas Ravens, in George
street, Christmas day.
George People, of Newark, visited
friends in George street Christmas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Ravens, of
George street, desires to return their
thanks TO the members of the Ushers'
Union, of the John street M. h.
church, for the token of, their love
and esteem rendered in the Christ
mas presnt received from them.
Daniel Bunting, of David street,
who has been confined to his home
for several days under the treatment
of Dir. Henry, of Perth Amboy, for
rheumatism in the chest, is able to
be on duty again at the old stand in
First street.
Charles Cornell, of Main street,
and Miss Ethel French spent Christ
mas day in Trenton. Don't ask
Charlie if there were any Christmas
decorations in Trenton; he didn't see
any, his mind was preoccupied.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
LOCAL ITEMS.

: Mr.. and Mrs. o. Hoag have return
ed to their home in Williamspridge,
N. Y, after spending Christmas day
with their parents in this place.
Mrs. Sarah VanAllen returned to
her home, in Brooklyn, after having
spent Christmas with her daughter,
Mrs. D. o. Depew, in Amboy avenue.
Mrs. William Bishop returned to
her home, in Brooklyn, yesterday
after a visit with her parents, ,Mr.
and Mrs. w. w. Nance, in Amboy
avenue.
Mrs. Arthur Decker, of Manhattan
is at the home of DR.. and Mrs. a. D.
Decker, in this place.
George Smith, of West New Brigh-
ton, was a local visitor yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
Cost Of Living Comes High.

NEW YORK, Dec. 27.-Investigation
by the New York World in all parts of
the country as to the Increase of wages
and salaries as compared with the in
crease in the cost of living indicates
that generally the wage increase has
not kept pace with the cost of the nee
essaries of life. 1t Is also shown that,
while incomes have been literally adj
vanced within only recent months, the
cost of living has been increasing for
five or six years and has now reached
the maximum for a quarter of a CEN
fury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
To pethrohe King peter.

BELGRADE, Servin, Dec. 27.-The
national assembly finally has accepted
the loan and armament bills. which
were sent for signature to KING Peter.
The debate on these measures was at
tended by disorderly enc on the
part of members OF the assembly, arts
ing from the opening expression of SEN
timents against the present Kara
g~eorgevitch dynasty. which gave rise
to reports in German and Austrian
quarters OF n movement to dethrone
King Peter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
Two women Burned 10 death.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Dec. 27.-Two
women lost their lives in this state as
the result Of being burned Julia Still
letto, a servant employed at the home
Of w. J. Nichols in Bridgeport. at
tempted to light an alcohol stove when
an explosion set fire to her clothes,
and she died soon afterward of her in
juries. In Waterbury, Mrs. Julia
Scadden set fire to her nightclothes
early in the day while carrying a can
die and was terribly burned all over
her body. She died in the hospital a
few hours later.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
WHEREABOUTS NOT KNOWN.

The whereabouts Of Edward john
son, the butcher employed at Gun
ningham's meat market in Main
street, who disappeared at the same
time that Mr.. Cunningham missed
800, has not been discovered. AL
though he has been gone about two
weeks, none of his former friends or
associates have heard or seen
anything of him. 1t was at first sup
posed that he had gone to a sister
living in Perth Amboy, but it has
since been learned that he has no
relatives whatever living in that city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
DOES THIS SUIT YOU?

C. A. Sexton the enterprising Drug
gist, of 20 Smith street, Perth Am
boy, is having such a large run on
"HINDIPO," the new Kidney Cure
and Nerve Tonic, and hears it 81
highly praised that he now offers to
guarantee it in every CASE to cure all
forms of Kidney Troubles and Nerv-
Gus Disorders.
He pays for it If 1T does not give
you entire satisfaction.
II you use it. 1t is their risk, net
yours. A Decent 10 sent by nui
under paSttIe~ gn ~ ,ee
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
PORT READING.
LOCAL ITEMS.

LOCAL ITEMS.
G.. E. Bening and HIS neice and
Charles Irvine attended b theatre
in Elizabeth Christmas night ~
John Richardson spent Christmas
is Elizabeth.
John o. Boyle, G. Larsen, John
Cassidy and Steve Gurkin. went to see
Neptune's Daughter at the HIPPO
drome Christmas afternoon and spent
the evening sightseeing around New
York city. ~
Eugene Gibney spent Christmas In
Elizabeth.
w. J.. Braithing spent15Christmas
eve and Christmas with friends IN
New York city and Longsdsland.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
ME1UcHEn.
CHRISTMAs DANCE.

''Uplands," the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. H. Spear, will be given over
to the ladies of the B. l. l.. for an old
fashioned Christmas dance and cotil-
lion on Saturday evening, December
20, beginning at s O'Clock sharp. The
cotillion will be led by Mr.. Dudley
Upjohn. The tickets, which are n
dollar each, may be purchased of the
committee in charge. P. R. r. stages
will run from the station and back
for fifteen cents round trip. The pro-
ceeds to benefit the Academy Fund,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
saw MATCH GAME.

A large number of the members OF
Amicitia Association gathered at
their club house Monday night,
Christmas eve, to witness the match
game that vas rolled between9th
first and second bowling teams ofythe
club. the loser of two out OF three
having to pay for q supper that mad
been prepared by Frank Graft, cher
of the club. The first team won out
by winning all three games. which
were each closely contested. Supper
was served about II o'clock and a
good time in general was hadsby all
those who were present. The scores
were: First team, 845, $40, 929, and
the second was $50, $40 and 921.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
GAVE WHIST PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Adam CARRIER gave
a whist party at their home Monday
evening. Many relatives and friends
were present from Newark and New
York. They were the Misses Mamie
and Clara Stern, Mrs. and Mrs. JUS
kovitz, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Steinberg,
SARDINIA Schweitzel, William Paulous,
George Halling and Miss Carrie Paul
Gus. Miss X. Friedman won the first
prize and Mrs. A. CARRIER the second
prize. ffs i.it 1870
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
MORE IMPROVEMENTS.

The officials of the Staten Island
Rapid Transit railroad are consider
ing several improvements to be made
at the local depot shortly, one OF
which it. is said is to install electric
lights in the station, on the platforms
and at the ferry to replace the dingy
oil lamps that r now in use ana
which at times hardly give enough
light to guide the passengers to and
from the trains at night on the long
platforms.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
ROOSEVELT.
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT.


The Christmas tree entertainment
of the First Presbyterian church
Sunday school proved n Of the best
ever held by the school, not only to
the children who as a school were
seated In the body Of the chapel, but
likewise to their parents and friends
who filed the gallery. To the right
of the platform stood the Christmas
tree, which was prettily decorated
with tinsel and other ornaments,
while dotted here and there among
the spreading branches were small
electric bulbs of different hues. At
the base of the tree we're heaped the
games, toys and confectionery for the
children. The entertainment was
opened by singing a cantata, follow
ed by the presentation of gifts, after
which the entertainment came to a
close.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
ELECTED OFFICERS:

Sunday night the l.. o. 0. Britt
Abraham met in Glass hall. There
was an election of officers, the fol-
lowing being elected: President, 5.
Schlanger; treasurer, H. Shapiro;
vice president. j. Jacowitz; recording
secretary, Morris Roses; financial
secretary, Jacob Levenson.
There was a collection raised to-
ward which Jacob Steinberg contrib
uted $40, Herman Shapiro SIS, s.
Schlanger So, d. Linsky 81, M. Roses
90 N.l. 3
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
STILL IN HOSPITAL.

John Ryan, of Sprague avenue, the
brakeman on the Rapid Transit who
broke his leg last week by falling
from the top of a freight car in the
yard at st. George, is still at the st.
Vincent hospital in West New Brigh-
ton, where he was taken after the
accident. On account of the severe
swelling his leg was not set, but 1t is
thought that it would possibly be
done in a day Of so. AT last reports
he was resting quietly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-President
Roosevelt stole a march on his secret
service guard and went downtown on
a shopping expedition with Mrs. Roose-
welt unattended. They walked out Of
the east gate OF the White House
grounds shortly before 8 o'clock. and
no notice was given to the guards of
the contemplated shopping tour.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
Grinaen partx pcrished ln pe.ert.

DOUGLAS, Ariz.. Dec. 81. Pros
pectors arriving from Lower Califor-
mia report the finding in the desert of
the remains of Thomas Grindell and
his party. whose disappearance two
years ago became an international In
cident which never had been solved.
Edward tsrmdell may now collect the
Insurance on his brothers life.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
WTI,L GIVE A CANTATA.

A cantata entitled Christmas at
Grandpa's" will be given at the
Christmas celebration in ST. Marks
NJ. f. church tonight, under the di-
rection of George D. Heck, leader of
the choir. An elaborate program
has been arranged for the occasion,
consisting also of Christmas carols
and recitations by the scholars of the
Sunday. school, after, which the gifts
will be given to the scholars.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
bids o

The Department of Education will
open bids Monday, January Z, for in-
stalling electric equipment in addi-
ton to and alterations in sfpubliic
school No. 8, on Church street and
Sarrott avenue, this place. The time
of completion is eighty working days.
The amount of security must accom-
pany each proposal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
sypher HAD a Tcchnical Shortage.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2T.-The navy
department received the findings Of
the court martial in the case of AS
sistant Paymaster William c. Sypher,
charged with Irregularities III his ac,
counts. The court found him guilty
of a technical shortage of ovcr $1,000
and recommended a sentence Of a re-
duction of several numbers in grade.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27

LAS ANIMALS, Colo, Dee. ga mob
here tried to batter down the walls of
tbe jail for the purpose of lynching
Lawrence Iceberg, a tramp. who killed
Henry Lavenmeyer, a farmer. but were
driven off by guards and the police.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
HUGUEMoT.
CHRISTMAS ENTERTAINMENT.

Ali preparations have been com
pleted for the Christmas entertain
ment of the Pansy Sewing Circle to
be held in the parish house of St.
Andrews church tomorrow night.
An excellent program has been ar
ranged under the direction of Mrs,
George. D. Sharpe, who has success
fully arranged several of the recent
affairs of the church. Rev. Charles
S. Burch, rector of the church, will
be present to deliver an address to
the children of the Sunday school.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Dec. 21.-Gen-
eral Samuel E. Merwin, ex-lieutenant
governor Of Connecticut, has suffered
a relapse after an extended Illness and
is critically i'll at his home here. He
Is about seyenty-five years Did.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27

Avoid alumand alum phos-
plate baking powders. The
label law requires that all
the ingredients be named
on the labels. Look out
for the alum compounds.
Safety lies in buying only
Royal Baking Powder, which is a
pure, cream Of tartar baking powder,
and the best that can be made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
JAMES DROHAN BURIED.

The funeral of James Drohan, of
Eltingville, who died at his home
Monday morning after a lingering
illness, took place from his late resi-
dence at 10 o'clock yesterday morn
ing. He is survived by three chill
dren, two daughters and one son,
Mamie. Bridget and John Drohan.
The interment took place in st. Pet
er's Roman Catholic church, in New
Brighton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
VENT AFTER HIS COAT.

One of our local young men whose
home is in Henry street seems to
have forgotten that there is but one
course mapped out for the true moral
gentleman to follow, and became in
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27

AT METHODIST ENTERTAINMENT
The exercises of the Sunday school
connected with the Methodist church
was held Monday evening and IN in
teresting program was enjoyed. The
public was cordially invited. All
those who accepted the Invitation
had a pleasant time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
weather Probabilities.
,artly cloudy; west winds.

The NEWS gives the news when II
q news.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-12-27
SOUTH AMBOY WANTS.


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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-04
PROBATION DAY.
Juveniles Who Are Under Observation
Receive Advice.

The spacious lawn in the rear of the Ju-
venile Court on F street near 18th street
northwest presenteda unique scene Sun
day afternoon at o'clock, when all the
under-probation children. numbering u.s.
white and colored, assembled at o'clock
to attend the regular monthly meeting or
instruction, feature established by Judge
DeLacy as part of the routine business of
the tribunal The first Sunday of each
month Is now known to the wards of the
court as Probation Sunday" a description
or the inauguration of which was published
In The Star August g.
Prior to the regular exercises of the day
the boys were lined up In drill exercises in
sets of fours. with one sixteen-year-old
weH-dressed colored boy preceding the COM
pany bearing odd Glory" AS they marched
around the big lawn this particular boy
seemed proud of the honor bestowed upon
MIN In acting colorbearer of the "juven-
lie cadets, as one of the boys chrstened
the contingent. Mr. William A. Hickey, an
attache OF the court. acted as captain of
the improvised army of Juveniles.
The instruction consisted of addresses by
Judge De Lacy. Rev. Zed II. Copp, chief
probation officer. and Mrs. Gertrude OAR
win. assistant probation officer In the
talk by these officials each impressed the
hearers of the value OF leading a good and
useful life and of the ambition each child
should have of becoming patriotic and
moral men and women and observing the
law OF the land and striving to worship
God according to the dictates of their con-
science.
Judge De Lacy. in conclusion, said: LET
us all stand to attention and sing the ma
tional anthem. My Country, IT'S OF Thee -
The youthful voices chimed in almost in
unison with the singing OF the birds over
head and the effect was most pleasing
Mr.. Charles Robson, deputy United
States marshal. then formed line of those
rdS
signed by Chief Probation Officer Copp.
There was no session OF the Juvenile
Court today and only Mr. Joseph Harper.
the chief clerk. and Janitor Hickey were
on duty at the court house. Clerk Harper
Is today working on the estimates for the
court for the next fiscal Year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-09-04
Origin Of the Postage Stamp.

From Harper's Weekly.
Quite recently there has been more or
less discussion as to the origin Of the post
age stamp.
Perhaps the most authentic story Is that
which comes from the Post Office Depart
ment at Washington.
It appears that about sixty-f1ve years ago
Rowland Hill was travelling through one Of
the northern districts Of England, and for
a time was sojourning at an inn where the
postman came with a letter for young
daughter of the innkeeper. The young
miss turned the letter over and over in
her hand, and after examining the envelope
infinitely inquired the price of the postage,
which was shilling. She sighed sadly and
returned the letter to the postman, saying
that 1t was from her brother. but that she
had no money.
with pity. He paid the postage, and his
action seemed to embarrass the girl. When
the postman had gone she stated to Mr..
Hill that some signs marked on the enve-
lope conveyed to her all she wanted to
know, and that as fact there was no
writing inclosed. In extenuation she said
that she and her brother had contrived a
code system of communicating as neither
of them were able to pay post charges.
Mr.. Hill thought of the results of sys-
tenn which made such frauds possible. Be-
fore another day ne had planned a postal
system upon the present basis.