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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
LUTHERAN CONVENTION.
Local Delegates Going to New York
Sunday School Association.

The Sunday School Association of
the Western Conference of the Evan
gelical Lutheran Synod of New York
and New England will hold its an
nual convention in the church of the
Holy Trinity. Central Park, West and
SiXty-ffth street. New York city, to-
morrow. beginning at 10 o'clock. The
main feature will be in the evening,
when the demonstration of the fol-
lowing grades in the Intermediary
Department will be given: Bible
Story, Bible Reading, Bible History,
Bible Tracts and Scenes. In the af-
ternoon DR.. Schmauk will speak on
the three grades in the primary de-
partment, namely: Wonderland,
WOrkland and Pitcureland.
The delegates attending this con-
vention from Grace Lutheran church,
This city. are James Seyler, Mrs.
August Peterson. Mrs. R. Miller, Mr..
Hance and Mrs. keuling.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
BAPTIST SUPPER.
Tempting Array of Good Things to
Eat Last Night.

No one who went to the clam chow
night went away hungry. The tables
which were arranged in a V-shape
were loaded down with baken beans,
brown bread, relishes, crullers and
doughnuts, enough to create an appe-
tite even if one had just eaten a
square meal. The clam chowder was
fine and vas brought on the table
steaming hot along with a smoking
cup of coffee. Many availed them
selves of this opportunity to enjoy a
good supper and a neat sum was add
ed to the organ fund.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
RED MEN IN
BIG SESSION

TRENTON, Feb. 23.-Red Men
from all parts of the state are here to
attend the annual great council of the
order which convened yesterday and
will conclude today.
Degrees were conferred yesterday
on seventy-five junior past sachems,
and Great Sachem Herbert F. Stetson,
of Gloucester, presented his annual
long talk"
Great Chief of Records Daniel NJ.
Stevens, of Camden, presented a re-
port showing a healthy growth
among the subordinate tribes of the
state. There are now 25,209 Red Men
in the state, an increase for the past
year of 1855. There are 1873 tribes,
with $4S0,6S0 in their treasures.
During the past twelve months $103,-
1880 was paid out in sick and
death benefits The receipts from all
sources amounted to $249, 1854 5.
Great Keeper of Wampum William
J. Smythe, of Long Branch, reported
a balance of si,625 in the general
fund and $1,0S7.95 in the orphans
fund.
Officers will be elected today. at
which time most of the present Off
GERS will he reelected or will be adj
vanced to the neXt highest place, ac-
cording to the rule of rotation. The
present officers are:
Great prophet, Fred P. Rees, of
Trenton; great sachem, Herbert F.
Stetser, of Gloucester; great senior
sycamore, Charles D. Thompson, of
Atlantic City; great junior sycamore,
Frank P. Jackson, of Camden; great
chief of records, Daniel NJ. Stevens, of
Camden; great keeper of wampum,
William ]. Smythe, of Long Branch;
great senap, F. w. Schlabison, of
Hackensack; great minchinewa, Har-
~ ]. Rathbone, of Trenton.
Max Reinberger, of Atlantic City,
is making a strong fight for the Of
flee of deputy sachem. Joseph Stet-
son, of Camden, and Daniel Stevens,
of Gloucester, are among the candi-
dates for great junior sycamore.
There will be a lively fight for cleo
ton as delegates to the Great Council
of the United States. Four are to be
selected. The candidates are: Her
bert F. Stetser, of Gloucester; ex-
Mayor Joseph f. Nowrey, of Camden;
Walter S. Whitmore, of Oceanic; Da-
vld R. Peterson, of Camden; Thomas
II. Sprague, of Burlington; A. F.
Young, of Paterson, and Frederick
Peters, of Florence.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
BETH MORDECAT.

Rabbi Elias l.. Solomon will speak
tonight at 9 o'clock on the Half
Shekel." All are welcome. The child
rem of the congregation are prepar-
ing to give a Purim play founded on
the Biblical book of Esther. The
play will be given at Washington hall
March s, at s o'clock.
Miss Sarah Bennett, of South Am
boy, spent Sunday at the home of
Miss Ella Gallagher.
Il =
Mrs Emily O'Hara is visiting at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. McCar-
del, of Runyon.
Master Raymond O'Hara spent
Sunday at the home of his aunt, Mrs.
C. J. O'Hara.
Miss Belle Smink, of Port Read
ing, is visiting in town.
Mrs. Samuel Watson, who has
been seriously i'll in Metuchen, where
she was visiting, is recovering.
Mrs. William e. O'Brien, of New
ark, has returned home after spend
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
ROSE DANCE WAS
SOCIAL SUCCESS.
Young Ladies Social Circle Enter
tanned in Pleasant Manner
Last Night.

The rose dance of the Young La
dies Social Circle held in Braga hall
last night was one of the prettiest af-
fairs held here in some time. There
were about $50 present. The hall
was beautifully decorated with flags,
flowers and palms for the occasion.
The grand march was led by Miss
Anna Mintz and A. Splitter. Supper
was served at 11:30 o'clock.
During the supper hour Mrs. Mar
ion Mintz sang several selections
which were greatly enjoyed. The
floor managers were Leo G%oldberger
and Meyer Friedman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
TAFT AT CHICAGO.
Secretary of War Speaks on the
Philippines, Panama and Army.

CHICAGO. Feb. -. - Secretary Of
War William II. Taft before an audi
ence which filled the Auditorium II the
doors delivered an Grafton upon The
Army and the Republic
He spoke under the auspices Of the
Union League club of this city. which
for years has made Il feature of the
celebration of the birthday Of Washing
ton.
The secretal- addressed 5000 school
children on THE Philippines. telling
at considerable length of the progress
that is being made in educating the
Filipinos according to American stand
ards. At the banquet held in the In
ion League clubhouse he discussed the
Panama canal.
In opening his address Secretary Taft
declared that his work had for so long
been of such an exclusive character
that he did not know anything about
anything except the Philippines. the
Panama canal. the army and the best
method of organizing Il matrimonial ex-
cursion.
The secretary spoke at considerable
length. discussing the organization,
needs and Requirements of the army,
urging strongly upon his hearers that
they support both the army and the
navy in such a manner that both could
be maintained at a state of the high
est possible efficiency. He dwelt with
emphasis upon the necessity Of being
prepared for war as the sUreSt suaran-
tee of peace. The words of George
Washington in this connection. he said.
are even more true today than when
they were uttered, for the reason that
the country is now very much closer
in touch with the other nations OF the
world than it was in the days of Wash
iugtou.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
UNION LABOR BILL
PASSED THE SENATE,

TRENTON. Feb. 23:-The senate
has passed senate bill No. So, by Mr..
Mckee. amending the act for the
registration of labels and trade
ma-ks. II is a labor measure and is
designated to correct a condition un-
der which that portion of the present
act applying to union labels was de-
clared unconstitutional. The new
act provides for a fine of 5000 for
each infringement of the labor law,
to be recovered by an action OF debt,
with power to take the body OF the
defendant upon unsatisfied eXecu-
ton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23

THE "HOBO" PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Eyerkuss, of
Madison avenue, entertained a num-
Der of friends at a Hobo" party
Wednesday night. This is some
thing new in the line of house recep-
lions and everyone had a fine time.
When the guests arrived they
found the following notice on the
door, Beware of the dog" Inside
they were met by "Chief Hobo"
Jacob Eyerkuss, who escorted them
to the garnet, where more signs of
different sorts of warnings were not
iced. Refreshments were served in
the cellar. The Tavern" was in the
furnace. Each guest was dressed as
Il hobo. During the evening games
were played and a good time vas en-
joyed by all. Prof. William Comp
ton drew a picture of Chief Hobo"
Eyerkuss and it is said to be a strik-
ing likeness.
George Germs won a prize for pin
ming the tail on the donkey. Mrs.
VanSickle won the BOBBY prize.
Some of those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Eyerkuss, MI. and
Mrs. George Germs, Mrs. NJ. Mum,
Mr.. and Mrs. Tyrus Peck, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Hartung, Nh. and Mrs. Kish-
ner, Mrs. c. unn, Herbert E~yerkuss,
John DeHam, William Eyerkuss, ].
Peck, Mrs. Smith, Mrs, VanSickle,
Miss Blanche VanSickle, Miss De-
Ham.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
AUTO BROKE DOWN.
John M. N. Scott TeIephoned to This City
for Assistance This Afternoon.

A telephone message was received
at Fred Martins automobile shop in
New Brunswick avenue, this after
noon, shortly after 2 o'clock, from J..
NJ. n. Scott, of High street, in which
he said that his big touring car had
broken down near the Metuchen club
house. He requested that help be
sent to him. An effort was made to
get a team from Liddle & Pfeiffer's,
but they We're all in use, so Lawyer
William Spencer went in his automo-
bile to Mr.. Scott's aid.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
HELD DIME SOCIAL.
Dauuhters of America Had Good
Crowd in Spite of the Weather.

The dime social held at the home
of Mrs. D. A. Shirley, 295 High
street. Wednesday night. for the
benefit of Loyal Council No. II,
Daughters of America. was well at
tended. considering the stormy night.
The house was beautifully decorated
in red. white and blue.
Music and recitations were enjoy
ed by all present. Playing games
was the main feature of the evening.
Much credit is due to Mrs. Nj. Gill
man and the rest Of the committee
the way the affair was conducted. A
neat sum was realized.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
X. OF p. ENTERTAINMENT
Plans Being Made to Celebrate the Seth
Anniversary of the Lodge.

Plans are now being made by Al
gonquin Lodge, No. A, knights OF
Pythias. for holding an entertain
ment and reception in Wilder music
hall, in Smith street, Thursday night,
April 10, in honor of the thirty-sixth
anniversary of the lodge.
The entertainment will be furnish
ed by New York talent and will be OF
the best. Special arrangements for
the comfort of the ladies will be
made,
The committee in charge of the az
fair is as follows: Jesse Sickles, A.
F. Aionz. Marshall Price, Joseph 3.
Quick. Andrew Anderson, Peter Poul-
sen. Carl Walters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23

ing a few days with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Seel, of Market
street.
Miss Anna Rudolph is confined to
her home, in Market street, with
typhoid fever.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hall, of New
York, were in this city yesterday.
Fritz Hoyler has moved into his
new residence on Market street, one
door west of Kearny avenu
Br. and Mrs. Everett l.. Brown,
of High street, are on a trip for two
or three weeks to the West Indies.
3 = 4
Mrs. G. w. Tyrrell entertained
friends at her home Wednesday after
noon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
A EVENING.

A pleasant evening vas spent at
the home of VIM. Langon, 1872 Broad
street, Wednesday night. Games
were played and at a late hour re-
freshments were served. Piano Sc
lections were played by Miss Mary
REILLY, Miss Julia Harding and Miss
Loretta Smith. Among those pres
ent were the T. H. G. c. club of New
Brunswick and the Marion A. c., of
this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
OBITUARY.

Fritz Louis Matthew, forty-three
wears old. died at his home on New
Brunswick road. Hopelawn, yester-
day of pneumonia. The funeral will
be held Sunday and interment will be
made in Alpine cemetery. A widow
and seven children survive Mr. Mat
thew, who has been employed for
some time as a fireman at the Manner
factory.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
POLICE COURT NEWS.

George LAWS, of 1876 Charles
street, was fined So on a petty lar
ceny charge preferred by Special Lee
high Valley officer James McDer-
mott.
John Mare, aged seventeen, of New
York, was paroled. He was charged
with grand larceny.
Patrolman Wood located the boy
who stole rags from junkman Fling
erote,s wagon, and his mother said
she would pay for the rags.
Patrolman Whitworth went to a
house on Front street last night
where a row was going on. No ar
rests were made.
Subscribe for the NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
YOUNG FOLKS PARTY.

Miss Laura Ramsay, of Rector
was hostess to about fifty of
her young friends on Wednesday
from 4 until 8 o'clock. The rooms
were patriotically trimmed, and pref
ent. Dainty refreshments were serv-
ed and all of the young folks spent a
Washington's birthday eve.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
is LEAKING.
Was Bound Out from South AmbOy and
Struck Submerged Wreck.

CITY ISLAND, y. Y, Feb. 23:-
The schooner Bertha. Captain Sher-
man, from South Amboy with a cargo
of coal for Westerly, R. J., was towed
here yesterday leaking badly, having
a submerged wreck in Flush
ing Bay yesterday morning. The
vessel was beached and will be re-
before proceeding.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
MISS BOOZ'S RECITAL.

A large and appreciative audience
heard Miss Bessie Booz at her organ
recital, in the Church of Divine Pa
ternity, New York, yesterday. This
was Miss Booz's most successful re-
cital and was well worth the journey
her friends made to hear her. Mr..
Greene, a baritone, assisted with
vocal selections.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.

The engagement of Miss Anna Mil
Ter to Mr.. ROLAND Bottorf, both of
Elizabeth, has been announced. 1t
many friends. Mr.. Bottorf was, prior
to his taking up business in Eliza
beth, a resident of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
DANISH A. C. DANCE

Plans are now all completed for
the reception and ance which the
members of the Danish Sociable A.
G. will hold in the club rooms in
Park avenue, Sunday afternoon and
night. The members are all out for
a good time and they are bound to
have it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
POLICE RETIREMENT.

TRENTON, Feb. 23:-The senate
has passed on second reading the bin
providing for the retirement of mem
bers of the police force in all towns
and cities.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23

youthful friends yesterday afternoon
and last evening. All had a very
pleasant time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
n is

The entertainment and dance
which was to have been held at the
Raritan Yacht Club next Monday
night, has been deferred because of
the death of Vice Commodore Brace.
Miss Jennie Leshinsky. of Brook
Ign, is spending a few days with.
Mrs. Essie Belafsky, of 202 Market
street.
Lewis and Frederick Ernst were
New York visitors yesterday.
Miss Helen Hanson, of Gordon
street, entertained a number of her
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-23
Tremendous Reduction in Prices

For tonight and all day Saturday, bargains Will reign supreme in our three
markets. Those who will take advantage Of these bargains. we will assure them
a saving of from &c to5 sc on every pound Of meat they will purchase from US dur
ing this sale. We also guarantee you satisfaction with every purchase or your
money back.We handle the best quality, give the most quantity for the least money.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-29
STATE TAX GOES DOWN.
BILL INTRODUCED TO MAKE IT
SIXTEEN CENTS.
Deficiency Bill Passed The Senate
Today In Spite of Gov
ernor's Veto.
A VERY BUSY DAY IN HOUSE
OF DELEGATES.

At twenty-five minutes bsfOre 3
o'clock the Senate took u recess this
afternoon until 4 O'Clock, having de-
voted itself for the two hours and
thirty five minutes which preceded
that time TO business.
A debate occurred near the close of
the session over a bill TO allow the
Canton Company to cross the tracks
of the Northern Central near Balti.
more, to which Mr.. Brewington raised
objections. He tried in various wavs
to amend or kill the bill, but was
hopelessly in the minority. A dozen
motions TO this end were put aud lost.
after which the measure as amended
by the committee, went TO its t6ird
reading
The deficiency appropriation bill,
vetoed by the Executive, passed the
Senate, as il previously passed the
House, with little opposition. presi-
dent Seth explained that the Cover.
nor, after vetoing the measure, had
found that his estimate of the ad-
ditional cost of the Legislature was
low and had tried to withdraw the
veto, but had discovered that such a
proceeding was beyond his power. The
matter was simply whether the form
of passing the bill over the Governor =
veto should be adopted, or tho other
method used, that is Sustain the veto
and pass a new bill Only three Sen
ators voted against the passage of the
measure-France, Baker and Jones.
President Seth and Mr. Kirwan
tilted temporarily when the Kent
Narrows bridge bin was favorably re
ported by the committee on Judicial
proceedings. The President desired
the postponement of consideration
until tomorrow. Mr. Kirwan at first
opposed tuis motion on the grounds
of dilstory tactics, but later with
drew objections, when il was made
clear to him that the objection of the
President was due TO his voice having
failed him.
MIR. Murphy election bill, amended.
was favorably reported by the Com.
mittee on Elections and lies over until
tomorrow under the rules. Mr.. Leh.
meyers insurance bill went on to It's
third reading.
Mr.. German introduced under a
suspension of the rules, and later ad.
vanced to its second reading, q bill tc
reduce the State tax rate to the fiat
16 cent school tax for 1907 aud 1908.
The House held a long session, de
voted entirely 60 routine business OF
very little general and no local inter
ests. Both houses now hold three ses
sions every day and it is expected thRt
the work will all be completed il
ample time for final Adjournment
next Monday night.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-29
TO ACCEPT RESIGNATION.
Midshipman Meriwether Will Re-
turn to Civil Life.

The resignation of Midshipmau
Minor Meriwether, Jr., will, after
all, be accepted. Secretary BouapBrle
has so decided. He viii instruct tic
superintendent Of the Academy 60 dis.
miss the sentence of one yenrs CCu-
tiuemeut to the Academy ground
hanging over Meriwethcr tccaufe os
the death of Midshipman Branch as
the result Of injuries sustained in "a
Eight with Meriwether.
This action by the Secretary of tho
Navy was taken on the recvmmCudg-
tion Of Admiral Sands, the suIeGintou-
lent Of the Naval Academy, aud Adj
miral Converse. the chief Of the Fu.
reau of Navigation, These officers
were informed that Meriwether prob.
ably would not lass in his stndies ANA
advised the Secretary to accept the
resignation, in spite OF the fact that
the report of the physicians did not
show sufficient physical disability in
justify acceptance of his resignation
on that score.
1t is known that life at the Nave
Academy has become uubeRrable tD
Meriwother, and his poor record IA
his studies is said 20 be the result of ,t
desire on his part TO leave Annapolis
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-29
Elks Elect Officers.

Annapolis Lodge, No. 622, 2 b.
O. y. at a Tcgualr meeting last night
ag Red Mems Hall elected tho fol-
lowing officers to serve for tbs ensu-
ing year:
John r Strange, Exalted Ruler.
Dr. j. j. Murphy, Esteemed Lead
iug Knight
p. Vernon Cissel, Esteomed Loyal
Knight
John B. 3oI, Esteemed Lootlripg
Knight
Daniel J. Murphy, secretary.
Phillip Millo,, treasurer.
william H. Shannon, tyler
Joseph Ill Bells, trustee
samuel Davis. preventative TO
Grand Lodge; John r. Taylor, alter.
u.a. After the regular business the
momher> retired TO the handsome home
ON State Circle where they partook
of o sumptuous repast of wild duck
AMI marsh rabbits, with trimmings In
yiati0Is had been extended to men,
hors of the Legislature and goodly
number accepted During the evening
music was discoursei by the Eiks
Mandolin and Guitar Club. The fes-
tiylUes were kept up until the wee
small hours and on leaving the Elks
were voted a lot of good fellows by
Rll who attended.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-29
Severn Base Ball Club.

AS this promises to be an excellent
baseball sesaon it would be no moro
than right to get up "A league called
the Suburban or under some other
name, for there are Rt least eight or
ten teams in the city and throughout
the county The Severns have fifteen
members and st least five applicants
aud they expect TO have two teamf
They have ordered twelve uniforms
and expect them in about ten days
A meeting will be held tonight at 2. 80
O'Clock at No. College avenue
All teams wishing to enter the leaguo
will apply to the management Of tho
Severn Baee Ball Club.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-29
WEEKLY LENTEN SERMON.
parable of The Sower Expounded
at St. Anne's Church.

rt, Rev. Edward Miller Jefferys,
.,- of ST. Peters Church, Balti-
t. rroached the mid week lenten
nm last night at St. Anne's
St-rrb He chose for his text the
rbaUfer Of the Epistle Of James,
I5o5 93rd and oath verses: BE ye
5-ars cf the word, and not hearers
rfy doceiving your own selves. For
" INV he a hearer of the word and
,- d0er. he is like unto o man be-
L1r5tog his natural face in a glass
,.g g,- he bsholdeth himself and goeth
tis vav. and straightway forgetteth
,g6at manner Of man he was.
vrs clergyman's theme was The
parable Of the Sower, or, as he said
tEa Germans have it 1.-The Parable of
g. F0pr Kinds Of Ground The
,--aeaa- set forth that we are not only
rlsn11eibls for what we hear, but for
Go9 we hear it. But few people rea-
Is,a tle divine privilege of attending
abrr.a and TO some hearts the World is
o.imnervi0us as the rock of Gibraltar
fo raiuIrous and has as little effect as
tFa salt sea upon battleships We must
rrt only hear the word, but practice
IL. ve must take it into our lives.
satag knows the Bible He could
g7ofe it glibly even to Christ him
I'M when upon earth It is very i'm.
r7rtaut TO be- a nearer of the Word.
bat far more important to be a doer.
There lis secret desire in the
bnuau heart to forget to put things
alt OF mind. The clergyman illus
rrstri by the story of the New Eng.
land clergyman who one year dis
uansed with the Week of Prayer and
told his congregation they would
have @ Week of Practice. At the
close OF the week when the congrega.
ti0u assembled to hold an experience
meeting, tho old deacon appointed TO
be Spokesman told how hard it was on
Family Day" of that week of prao-
fica tu be n Christian in his own
home. Dr. Jeferys said during the
lontcu season all should try 10 come
closer too the Christian life st.
James likonsth9 Bible TO a looking
glass. We look into the Bible aud
zoe ourselves just as we are. Why do
those spots aud wrinkles uf sin re.
main year after year if ths Bible is a
mirror that reflects character? BE
cause lie goeth away ANA forgets
what manner of man he was. 1t
is q Characteristic of man to forget
The sermon was an unusual ono. Ii
presented the parable Of tho sower in
% for1oful personal and practical
manner and it's lessons were appre-
ciabls to ALL On next Wednesday
evening tho last of the lenten sermons
will be preached by the Rev. William
Bruce Mcpherson, rector of Holy
Trinity Church, Baltimore.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1906-03-29
JURORS DRAWN.
Will Take The Place of The Ones
Excused.

Judge Reycll drew number of
jurors today 10 take the place of these
drawn for the April term Of Court
but afterwards excused. Iho changes
were as follows:
First District-Dauiel W. Higgins.
vice Charles H. Cattertou,
Second District-Ephrain Gaithtr
and Francis Hutchius, vice Edwart
Carrick aud Frank Basil.
Third District-John V N. Brown
and Charles b. Tucker, vice George
a. Sabine aud Enooh +. Johnosu.
Fourth District Thomas J. Waters
and l.. l.. BOyors vice James III
Forbes and Harry b. CAN'T
Fifth District Joseph L.. Phelps,
George W. Wilhelm, Walter r. Ray
and John w. Davis, vice John l.. Han
man, Joseph nj. Bryan. Charles 4
Reimsnider and Adam Giltz.
Sixth District-Ann "a p o 1 / s-W.
Frank Baisl, vice William r. Childs
Eighth District-John W. Sherwood
and James 7. Atwell. vice Joshua
i. Glover and Robert T.. Atwell,