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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-11-14
GREET GRUBB ON BIRTHDAY.
Generals Jersey City Friends Meet
Him at Home.

EDGEWATER PARK, Nov. H.
Captain 'Jack" Graham, and other
men of Jersey City, came down yes
terday to greet their old friend, Gen
eral e. Burd Grub, on the anniver-
sary of his birthday. They made the
day a jolly II at the generals hand
some home.
Graham vas sergeant-at-arms OF
the legislative committee which in
vestigated the Hudson county ballot
box stuffing when the general was
defeated for governor in 1892.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-11-14
DRAPE ROYAL AItCANJN
CHARTER IN MOURNING

The regular meeting OF MiddleseS
council No. 100, Royal Arcanum,
was held in their rooms in the Odd
Fellows building last night. Thc
usual routine business was transact.
3D. A circular was received from the
supreme regent in regard TO the death
of Supreme Secretary Robson, OF Mas.
sachusetts, who died last month, to
the effect of the charter being draped
in mourning for thirty days.
After the meeting, they all adj
journed TO Alchin's in Smith street,
where refreshments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-11-14
Comnlainant Did Not Appear.

Andrew Zabnoczky, of West Side
avenue; Steve Seamon, of Al west
Side avenue, and Frank Rubada, OF
80 West Side avenue, were arraigned
before Recorder Pickersgill last
night, charged with burning a wagon
a short time ago that belonged to
John Dumbroski. AS the complain
ant was not present to press the
charge, the three were discharged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-11-14
Awoke in Time to Save Family.

NEW BRUNSWICK, Nov. IL
The family of John Robinson, OF
James street, had a narrow escape
from asphyxiation by coal gas last
night. Mr.. Robinson was aroused
during the night by the gas, and man
aged to crawl to a window and open
il. His daughter was unconscious
from the effects of the gas, and his
wife was in a serious condition.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-11-14

The Typographical Union held a
short session in Union hall last night,
at which time temporary officers wera
elected. "a. S. Walker was elected
president: Nicholas f. Doyle, Vice
president, cnd Henry Axen secretary
and treasurer. AT their next regu-
lar meeting, December 4, the regular
election of officers will take place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-11-14
Maecahees Adont New Member.

A meeting of Perth Amboy tent,
knights Ct M%accabees, was held in
their rooms in the Jefferson building
last night, The usual routine bust
ness was transacted and one new
candidate vas initiated. A number
Of members were present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-11-14
PILES CURED IN 6 TO IA DAYS.

fALO OINTMENT is guaranteed
to cure any case of itching, blind,
bleeding or protruding piles in G to
IA days or money refunded. soc.
4764-m.w.f.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-11-14
FAsTIDIoUs WOMEN

consider Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic a
necessity in the hygienic care of the
person and for local treatment oil
feminine ills. AS a wash its cleansing,
germicidal, deodorizing and healing
qualities are extraordinary. For sale
at Druggists. Sample free. Address
The r. Paxton CO., Boston, Mass.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-11-14

Largest OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-11-14

Hadn't you intended to look over
he want ads. today?
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stocks & IL !, trade against the coming Of
The f stsbless Are crowded with a the
~ stock Of twenty states and the
tracks, shreE .the centerfsof interest for
the hundreds Of fanciefs who are watch
ing me the "tryouts. r In all the buildings
the bare walls and empty booths have
become alive with color aha detail cal
.sculated to captivate sthe Wandering eye
and, and the wreck Of crate and packing
case case is. everywhere. 2 s., HE %24.555
On Sunday morning this condition IS
even r. worse. Confusion worse confound-
ed seems TO reign everywhere. The see
who, want this and that and the other
thElln1lgg-I7fg,enerally. the other thing -and
want an it right away. The attractions for
{ The Merry Pike q come trundling in
and find their places. Ebert Greg
DRY g big ,pyrotechnic spectacle, Mos
cow, a Minneapolis. production so far
as Its guiding spirit is concerned, comes
IN on Its special train and is hauled
plecemeal to the center of the half
mile oval. All the attractions for the
big afternoon and evening show in front
OF the grandstand center from all points
OF the compass and report for duty.
Gradually, out of this seeming chaos,
the system for which the management
of the biggest state fair in the coun-
try IS noted brings the order essential
to success, Every detail of the big an
nual exhibition finds it's groove and
drops into it.; there is grand checking
up and a full settlement Of all the
minor difficulties, and the dawn Of
Monday morning finds everything in
readiness for the latest and the great
est OF the Minnesota state fairs.
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ORDER COMES FROM CHAOS
Work Of Getting Fair Into Shape Show,
Genius Of Master Minds.

Perhaps nothing SO inpresses the cas-
ual observer Of the magnitude of the
present day state fair as the manner Of
its coming into being.
On Thursday there is, in the YER
nacular Of the more graphic, 'tnothing
to it, beyond few busy men in and
about Secretary Randall s headuuar-
tiers, while here and there few groups
are in advance Of the various sections
of the coming big show'' and res
taurant or two are getting into shape
for the first rush.
The t' ;, PROCESSION !, really begins Friday
the handlers of the heavier features in
the machinery and agricultural depart
ment begin to get into evidence. The
big trains are backed into the switches
from the Minnesota Transfer. Trains
ct stock cars appear at the same point.
The unloading Of the army Of living ex-
hibitions and Of the thousands of mani
mates exhibitions begins. Six and
elght-horse teams are brought into
service and occasionally a big thresh-
ing. machine engine lS takes hold of a
a sra1n load e material
agricultural section, while from both
Minneapolis and st. Paul come van
after van Of goods Of all sorts, kinds
and conditions. Tents arise in all parts
Of the grounds and the small groups Of
workers are augmented to thousands.
On Saturday morning the tradi onaI
r hustle and confusion 9 is awe necogs
nlzed condition. There is steady
stream Of wagons, machinery and horses
from the railroad switchtracks, while,
the procession of baggage wagons;
stretches out unendingly to The east and
west Of the Playground gates. Along
all the streets and Il horo fares church
societies and hucksters of various sorts
erect their booths and spread sout Tia
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catarr be washed sprays
smoked
When attempt Catar things wasting
allowing the impurities and
disease get firmly rooted to only disgusting trouble
ears hawkng and splitting into
throat
debility prove that there is This
ana OF the blood the disease cannot
cured until this removed The
Is purify the blood and S. S. is the remedy purpose
all Of
matter and poison and efeeuay checks progress
reaehng disease s. S S. the order
this pure healthy blood gossto the
tdgiesd1ee. The SWIFT sFEczf1c CO., A1zAHJAx "a.
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CAKE rs A MOUNTAIN
st. Paul Baker Shows Toothsorne Morsel
....... Weighing 500 Pounds.

s. - - o Il
Even if Minneapolis : continues to
make it. a On. -, .+.s> 'e..' 49, -,
Up in the new manufacturers build
ing at the state fair there is little
man who stands beside what is proudly
labeled in red frosting, "The largest
cake ever baked. And in the absence
of other authority the gaping crowds
are compelled to- accept the authenticity
of this statement. - 81 s,...
The cake is three-storied affair.
measuring twelve and, a half feet
around the base and tapering gradually
"a la the Tower of Babel. Possibly
it is calculated to confuse as many
500 pounds and has; concealed about its
person one and half barrels Of flour
(from MinneapoGs). $50 pounds of
sugar, 1000 eggs, twenty pounds of
baking powder and sixty five pounds of
butter. The cause of it's being is in
the baking powder. which the little man
casually, informs the curious is like
!, At any rate, it took nearly a.week to
bake this mammoth cake. It is ft-
tingly coated. with. frosting,% but a
glimpse down a crevice Screated in the
course. of travel from the place Of its
Inception leads to$the conclusion that
it is of the "bread cake' variety.
Later in the week this mammoth cake IL
to be cut up and given away in small
morsels, but cards for this Hcake fest -
have not yet been issued
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Some Faithful Fingers.

It is rule of the state fair associa-
ton that the name of the sender shall
not be attached to the exhibit, but Gus
tom condones many things at the state
fari, and proper pride in grea work
well done, has prompted various MAX
ers Of clog cabin quilts to reveal the
age and identity of the owner. S 3>*..t
There is Mrs. Eliza Brown, aged 73,
who has entered clog cabin quilt
to which is affixed the legend: 1886
blocks, containing 5000 pieces and 400
pieces in the center, 652 pieces in the
border; total of 1912 pieces" A
goodly gathering withal. Mrs. Brown
has entered another quilt of complex
construction, but the one with the
1T, 900 and II" pieces is the one upon
which her reputation rested.
Of course Mrs. Brown is compare
lively, young among the makers of clog
cabin" quilts and this may be urged
against her when it comes to dividing
the prizes. Mrs, Jane West has en-
tered a quilt of strange and wondrous
desi grand she is 80 years old and
confesses to it. Mrs. Johanna Staple,
however, appears to have the age rec
ord among the makers of clog cabin y
quilts. Her entry shows her to be 80
wears old / -. 4, [
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BOYS AND GIRLS WEEP
Job Of Making Onion Decorations
Proves Strenuous. $$r,i

Probably the "strongest"' job at the
state fair grounds this year was that
given two small boys and three small
girls s: by the St.35PIaul Market Garden
sers ssociation ms the agricultural
building. In carrying, out; It's scheme
Of dec grafton, the gentlemen in charge
decided upon an Elaborate design in
onions. The small girls were set to
work ystringing some Of tie succulent
and odoriferons: fruit while 1! the small
boys were eommissipned to nail the rest
to the framework OF the design. i
ssss '5A!i f you have tearssto shed, prepare
to shed them noN, & said the man il
every geologist imposing, noted ths
existence onsEthe noEth ssidssof the agri.
cultural building, 5f a we'll developed
watershed. But the onions, Six bushels
Of thems aretin place and serve; to! drive
many hundreds ACROSS the passageway
*to the beautiful exhibit Of the market
YQAIUGneTS:
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MINNESOTA STATE FAIR
WALLS POWERED BY
e. {. LOG CRBIN QUILTS
PATCHWORK SHOWS SKILL OF
r!4E@@ NIMBLE FINGERS.
Countless Articlese Of Virtu Fill Won
ems Building until Mere, Man / ( Is
Overwhelmed with Fireman
Treager Shows PORTER Made of Pol
.fsl , . ste
ished Peach Stones. IT,. 4. .z,s

Even mere man may revel in the en-
triese. made for the exhibits in the wom-
en's building. Division X, whose ex-
hibits are Systematically arranged in
this building, embraces about every
thing in feminine workmanship from a
sea-going shirt waist to non-selfsh
pie il - -: 4t..-z
For 10, these many years, Mrs. Mar
tin l.. Luther has conducted an annual
reformation in this building, making
the desert of it's unadorned homeliness
to blossom with rows upon rows and
tiers upon tiers of embroidery, crochet
ing, and a wonderful ensemble of the
work of womankind. rms. Luther is,
incidentally, capably assisted by a
young lady from the vicinity of the
Lake Of the Isles. .-. -, 4
Age has no terrors for the competi-
tors for prizes in class II. This is
especially true in the matter Of bed
quilts of the clog cabin variety.
clog cabin quilts are those in which
innumerable pieces of silk from count
less sources are carefully pieced to-
gether in squarese and oblongotas, max
ing in their grand assembling such an
aurora borealis of color as would keep
the most somnolent up until well along
into the next day. It takes time and
infinite patience to collect the materials
and effect the actual manufacture Of a
clog cabin - quilt. and that is probably
why old ladies make them
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University Of Texas sat Austin Is to- cost about
$50 oeo: LIT wtlt be the largestof the uhlver-
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Fireman Treager's Curtain. +

Patience among those who have en-
tered exhibits in the woman IS build
ing is not confined to the old ladies
of the Clog cabin" quilt section, nor
to old ladies at all. For right behind
the quilts hangs a porter or door eur-
tain made by q Minneapolis fireman;
out 200 peach stones. Captain wills
liam Treager Of Hook and Ladder COM
pany No. 2 is the author Of this unique
bit of drapery and the boys up at the
Minneapolis fire, station on the grounds
say. that. it took the spare hours of
three years to perfect the seeming
trife. The: peach, stones were first,
pierced for -stringing, then polished BY
long rubbing against wood. after which
they were soaked in oil. Captain:
II ,Frea 9s might have gotten thru soon
,er, but he spent about one year car NJ
ing monkeys out Of about 200 <sof. the.
peach. stones. And they I are Sliiffes1ike;
monkeys, too, so much SO that under;
certain conditions they can BE used as
a sign and a warning to the head Of
the house. It, is not on record who ate
the peaches, but the curtain is some
thing to be proud Of II -. -. Ia
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Miscellaneous Exhibits.

- Like many another entry in the Wo.
mans q building, Captain Treager q WorKs.
head; "Articles of fancy work not
noted above" In other words, it as
miscellaneous. So is a beautiful collec-
ton of bead and crochet work, made in
Norway more than a. q century ago and
held together by a safety pin, whose
basis of construction. is a. gold SPOON;
So also is a basket made of cloves,
strung on tiny wires, and a collection
of bread baskets made by a blind wo.
man. The tobacco: evil, in the tag
form, is also in evidence, as there are
entered in the "hand-painted china.
section two vases covered with col
lection Of cigar bands, which many
smokers have evidently been; expen-
sively making for some best girl. ...: - p
In one case the seeker after some
thing new IS brought face to face with
generations past, in the form Of arti-
fetal flowers framed and fit to place in
the front parlor; a whole bouquet Of
flowers made from the vanished seeds
Ct etheir forbears, and many other now
elites. j. & 49, ,; s323fs=- St, ~ :
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told my voice Of excellent quality Got ready for
recital
Aug. 5.-Had great success with my recital Compn
ments from Peter Pugdog, Miss Bulldog and M,
hatterrer Sang four selections from the grand oper
and ended up with the national anthem, "Every Lttl
Dog Has Its Day" Decided would sail for Europ
ana study music. Raymond Chapman
Seventh Grade 1888 Portland Avenue
Bryant School.
NEVERrENDING PRACTICE
JAN Il, 1906 $3.50 p. M-Ssarted TO 20 skating
Mother called back and said had to practise on
hour l0-Started to practise at last. Five minute
later jumped up to see what time it was. Then ha.
TO get next had to what my was doin
upstairs, and mama scolded me. At 1885 could no
sit still longer and had to what the children wer
doing front Of the house. At IL jumped up from tn
piano for thought thru practising, but mothe
eOoIy Informed practise another hour
to IL was suIky and made stay the house th
rest OF the day. This is only Of my many trials
taking music lessons. Frances Common
Seventh Grade, 1884 Polk Street NE
sss Prescott School
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THRU A GREAT COLLECTION

Jan. l2-Started to play my mandolin and di
not like it. Went downstairs for breakfast Went VI
stairs again and picked up my mandolin, played awhi
and the plectrum broke had to stop put bac
In the corner again. Took the harp and almost tore
fingers the end Of the string Tried the guitar but
1 did not know how to play, drunmed on it till m
mother took it away from me. Then took my mouth-o
gan, which could play well but it seemed as if notl
ing agreed with me. I then gave up everything IN
more for me- thought for fear will fall Thu
ends my musician s diary. Reuben Carlson
Sixth Grade, 312l Oakland Ayenne
Horace Mann School
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MTTIE YELLOW COATS, DAYS

Dec. 81, 1905, $3.50 A. M am almost frightened
death, for just awakened by Tom, the house c
who jumped at my cage and knocked it down. owe ]
life to the hole in the window thru which few out
to this Woodple
11:3O A. Nj just found by little boy "
out with the intention of getting wood.
is carrying to his home, for he knows I'm must
canary bird.
1880 P. MIN in warm kitchen eating a. Liz
dinner.
new cage.
400 p M feel happy and contented SO I v
sing few Of the latest songs for them, such tB
Bel, /" etc.
$50 P. M.-This is the beginning of my inclnat
to feel little proud, for was just pronounced fiji
class musician.
700 P. Nj am eating my supper. which is app
emily the same my dinner with the exception of
cracker crumbs instead of canary seed.
1880 P. Mt has just come to my mind that
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A PLEASANT WAIT.

AS ushe into The study look abo tine.
beautiful piano and articles pertaining to music
sde while the other Indian pictures and all kinds
noticing the title began reading lay t my
music lesson criticized the action Of my fourth and
fifth fingers, and also my Here stopped, realizing
this not for just at this point the professor
came in ssI have lesson to finish before at lib
erty to speak with YOU Miss --. have an old diary
of distant relation and perhaps you would be
terested in it, said he With that he left me- pro-
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AN UNNECESSARY WASHING.
(Honorable Mention.

Friday, JAM II, 1905-Today is my unucky day
My washerwoman thought she would do great ia
went away for the morning and when came back
the kitchen door locked called and received this
Please, SIR have surprise for you, an it IS
a secret sir This afternoon she had finished doing
what she said would bless her for. had to finish my
violin practice and went to the paror to do found
my violin and wondered why it looked shiny. Next,
found it would not play Next found what the surprise
was-my washerwoman had washed my violin! feel
like doing something than blessing her. but it
not her fault felt very badly Roy Bower,
A Sixth Grade 2916 Girard Avenue S. s.
Calhoun School
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CONTINUED from First Page.)

friend now, since Edward and Queen Margaret have i'm
prsoned me- harmless MINSTREL for singing the praises
of William Wallace. expected this being
used to hearing true Scots praise my songs.
June l29o.-Today has passed slowly. No hope
of escape Edward suspects of being spy of Wal
lace
June 5, 1900 would give worlds to escape be-
heard of Edward plans against Scotland
II could only escape would warn Wallace. But that
is faint hope indeed.
June 6, 129o.-My hopes for escape will be
realized as the jaer' IS wife takes pity and will
show secret passage thru which shall make my
cape tomorrow.
June 49, 1901 have not spoken to you for long
time, my dear, but you silent as you are will rejoice
with when tell you that my fondest hopes
allied. am no longer poor MINSTREL but teacher
in Bruces court. Ny time is taken up not in wan
derng about, but in teaching princes and princesses
You will want to know how received this position.
You remember last told you that I hoped to escape
from Edward. did escape and warned Wallace. For
reward he gave me this position. I ami
The rest is torn off SO cannot give it to you. But
even this little, I think, is very interesting
Seventh Grade, Ella Gunderson,
s Blaine School. 5249 Eighth Avenue N
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mrNEsorA SUNDAY MORNING JANUARY IS 1905

ceeded fTuesdayPractsed i've hours, went to store
after new piece for Miss (soe German could
pronouncel and Mr.. Smith; $125 Harmony class from
1890 until 2:3o. Went to bed tired. Wednesday,
Arose late and only Practised hours;
lessons whole Went to bed tired. Thurs
day-Took my lesson; fne played at Miss (same name)
recital-was good. Friday-Practiced lots played at
little Lenor Armstrong; recital in the afternoon
to concert in the evening with my brother; did not
catch the late had Here professor came
back and / did not proceed farther
4 Seventh Grade, Alice Allen,
Horace Mann School Bill Portland Avenue
DISTRESSING ALL AROUND.
Dec. 15.-1sOh what a lovely dayl y I exclaimed on
waking one bright morning. won it be fine for skat-
1t was Of those days which being neither
warm to melt too cold to skate makes children
Ike shouidering their skates dressed quickly and hur
RED downstairs, but was greeted by my mothers
voice saying must practise lesson
soon as you have eaten your breakfast Such lovely
day as this and Saturday tool ate very slowly abus
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"A REALLY DREADFUL LESSON.
(Honorable Mention.

eAz5 (Honorable Mention.)
Jan. Isl had to give lesson to Simple Simon at
P. NJ When arrived Simon out playing. asked
his mother if Simon going to take his lesson. She
said 81 don't think 50, because he told he did not
feel WELL told her had him out playing with
little boy. She said You did, Why sent him to bed
and thought he in bed" Then she added, stWait
awhile and will get him and make him take his lesson
waited about ten minutes and Simon and his mother
in It CLOCK when started to give Simon
Ms Ms a H. naa 20 gve nm some Snaps On ms MS
in and told her. He behaved better. gave so
poor lesson in all my life. began to show him his
mistakes thru with his lesson at O'Clock Eight
tonight went to concert. When play made
some of Simon 8 mistakes. could not play my piece,
nothing but Simon s Mistakes asked the people to
I Simon in the audience laughing at
Sixth Grade, Dora Domas,
Hawthorne School. 2506 Bryant Avenue N.
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MINNEAPOLIS TOPICS.
For Sunday, February II:

"JOHNNIE,S DISAPPOINTMENT.''
The stories must be strictly original.
Recognition will go to those that are most
ss1ike1y'' and at the same time made the disap-
pointment the keenest.
The papers must be in the hands Of the editor
of The Journal Junior
Not Later Than Saturday Evening, February s,
at five clock. They must be strictly original,
written il ink side only Of the paper, not
more than 800 words in length, nor less than 100
marked with the number Of words and each paper
signed with the grade, school, and address
of the writer. The papers must not be rolled.