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had mistaken for Indian graves Cfull of hidden treasure) were "old prospect holes whur he'd been lookln' for coal"
 And The Boy Explorers" of Dashton returned home that day, less enthuslas tic over Indian graves, and hidden treas. ure. than they had ever been before.
 And to think of my breaking charm oyer an old prospect hole!' said Tom. with meaning glance nt Goodies Well, 1t was an experience. n'l the samey."
 And we don't give rap,' said Billy. We had a fine supper. and good hours sleep, to boot.
 "Hurrny. hurray. hurray for The Boy Explorers of Dashton! Hurray for Doc. dies, the main guy among them! And with this jolly cry "The Boy Explorers entered their home town In time to dress for Sunday school which was held in the afternoon. And no one, except their parents, were ever the wiser concerning their Indian graves and hidden treasures of the hills.
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The Death of Raffaelle.

With yet n few finishing touches to ap- ply to his great masterpiece-The Trans ffgura ton Raffaelie was seized by fever which ended his days after q short illness. His death occurred on his thirty fifth birthday, Good Friday. April 7th. 1920
 RaffaeiIe had never married. He seemed to have been too much welded to his art to share it with another mistress. At one time 1t Is said he contemplated talk Ing orders and devoting his life to the church, but doubtless his easel and pal cite held too much charm for him. But he was ever q most devout Roman Cath olic counting among his warmest friends the Pope.
 In stature Raffaelle was about the medium height and of slender, graceful build. He was of delicate constitution. easily overcome by fatigue. But consider. Ing the tremendous amount of work he did in his short life it must be admitted that he possessed an indomtabe will power and nerve energy. His face was as finely cut as delicate cameo with soft brown curling locks framing 1t.
 His death occurred Ht c time when all the world sang his praises. and Italy mourned htn deeply, feeling that his death was nothing short of national calamity.
 The epitaph on his tomb was written by the Cardinal Bembo at the request of the Pope.
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BY HELENA DAVIS.

Little Bee and Little Ben were twin sister and brother. And they were very, very poor. Their parents worked in q great factory that was built at the edge of a high mountain. But at the time when Bee and Ben lived the factories were called shops. There were no such things as factories then, although the large shops of that period were almost like the factories of today In order that the little readers might know just what sort of a place the parents of Bee and Ben worked in l have called the ''shop" factory"
 And all day long Bee and Ben stayed at their home, mere cabin built of logs and thatch with a mud chimney. There were no windows in the cabin, and when the door was shut to keep out the cold the place was very dark, having no light save that which was made by the little fire in the fireplace. And as fuel was
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to a duke from another country. The new owner does not wish the services of the laborers now employed in the shop. So,. your father and are among those dis charged from work. We have nothing to live upon now, and our hearts are very heavy" So explained the sorrowing mother of little Bee and little Ben. while the father entered the cabin and dropped disconsoately in his chair In the corner by the fireplace.
 Bee and Ben ran and brought faggots to replenish the blaze. Then they fetched from the cupboard what food there was and placed 1t upon the table for their tired parents to eat. And all the while that they worked they whispered to- gether, planning on doing something to help the dear parents who were almost overcome with Encouragement "I'll ask the fairies to come," whispered Bee. "IIl slip out as soon as the night falls and call aloud to the fairies who live on the mountain and pray them to come and assist our dear father and mother to find work
 And I'll remain in doors and talk to our parents 10 keep their minds off you, for should they discover that you had left the house they would become wor- red thinking that some wicked sprite had coaxed you away, and would run out and call to you. That would break the charm, and the fairies would not hear you." said Ben.
 That night, as soon as 1t was really dark, Bee watched her opportunity to slip from the house. Soon her parents began talking over some plan by which they might find work during the winter. But though they planned, their hearts were sore afraid that their hopes would be dashed to nothing. Ben, sitting be- tween them, engaged their attention with several questions about other discharged workers, asking what certain good neigh bors would do now, that they were turned
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out of the shop, or from the titled lands, and winter at hand.
 Bee saw her chance and ran softly out at the half-open door, taking pains to close 1t softly behind her. once out of doors she turned her eyes towards the high mountain top. crying out in soft, pleading voice:
 ''Come, good fairies, and help my dear father and mother. They are out Of work, have no lands nor shops nor golden coins. Come and lead us to q place where work is to be had"
 Then Bee sank upon the cold ground, so overcome by emotion that she did not feel the wintry blast that struck through her thin garments. And as she crouehed there, her eyes looking towards the top of the great mountain that loomed so darkly before her. there appeared over It's top soft white mist that crept silently down the mountain side, growing whiter and denser with every minute
 "A snowstormr' And Bee shuddered, rising and returning to the house. And we have nothing for breakfast, and just enough faggots for the night. with none for the morrow, and no coin with which to buy more from the hauler of wood. And no more food in the cupboard-and father and mother out of work and no prospect of finding any for some time to come!'
 After Bee had crept silently into the house, and lay herself down on her llttlo cot in one corner of the room, her par ents decided to retire for the night. The father covered the ire to hold 1t till morning, the door was bolted, and all were seen fin their beds And soon the weary father and mother slept, and It. tie Ben slept. also. But on her cot little Bee lay wide awake, expecting something to happen. Towards midnight Bee felt n cold draft of wind sweep down the chIm- ney; then she saw several large flakes of snow, soft and white, falling upon the ash-covered fire. Strange to say, these flakes did not melt. They lay where they
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Cont,ndrutns.

When Is a mans eye like an Irishmans house7
 When it has sty in 1t. When is meat like fish? When it is snet. When are children and bees alike7 When they have hives Why is mans false teeth Ike the stars?
 They come out at night When is boys foot like an old lady dreaming?
 When 1t Is asleep.
 Why Is blacksmith like erifinalf Because he forges Why are miners like molesi They work under ground. When Is an infant like n rubber Ualll When 1t is a bouncing one.
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LETTER ENIGMA.

My first is fin wild, but not in tame: My second is In Indian, but not in game: My third is in nice, but not in good: My fourth Is in iron, but not in wood: My fifth is in rear, but not in jump: My sixth is in water, but not in pump:
 My whole spells season !
 By some called most drear:
 And 1t comes round to see us
 Bout this time each year.
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EVOlutiOnS of a Pear.

anything for the selfish and wicked.
 And little Bee and little Ben were the most beloved among all those happy people, and were always called 'rhe Magic Snow DrOps"
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Warning to Wee Ones.

Little wee birdies, get into your nests; Jack Frost is coming this way: He will touch with ice every bough and
 twig, And the ice will stay many day.
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Little wee bears, get into your caves; The winter Is coming, you know. The winds blow cold from the frozen
 North
 And bring with them drifting snow. Little wee children, get into your beds; For tbe wind -drifted snow falls fast; You might freeze your nose and pretty
 pink toes, Were you caught out In Winters cold
 blast.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-12-07
H. s. SOCIETIES
RE0RGANIzED

At meeting yesterday afternoon in
the high school, the Franklin and
Lincoln literary societies were re-
organized for the season. Officers
were elected and plans we're discuss
ed fOr~the work to be taken up.
These societies, which are COM
posed solely of high school students,
have been fixture for several years.
Owing to the fact that next Friday is
the date of the teachers institute at
New Brunswick and no school ses-
sions will be held here, there will be
no meeting of these societies. The
following Friday the Christmas
school program is scheduled, so there
will be no time left to hold meetings
of the literary societies. Taking this
into consideration, there will be little
done this year, but the members plan
TO meet early in the new year.
The societies have changed meet
ing places, from those occupied last
year. This year the Lincoln society
will meet in rooms 10 and IL, and
the Franklins will meet in the audi
torium.
The following officers were elected: !:
Franklins: President, Ira Moore;
vice-president, Arthur La Roe; secre-
tary, Ria Roessler; Lincoln society,
president, Louis Garben: vice-presi-
dent, Benjamin Slobodien; secretary,
Anna Brogger.
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TROOPS HOLD
MINERS IN AWE

tDLDFlELD. New. Dec. 7.--Despite
the suppressed excitement among the
miners over the arrival OF many ma
chine guns and Il large force OF troops
here they are keeping the peace i'll
every way. They seem to be discon-
certed and dazzled with the rapidity
with which the government is moving
and appear to be totally unprcparcd
for the latest coup.
Citizens fear that the miners may
make some demonstration, inflamed by
the coming of the troops, and are us-
ing every precautiOn that they may not
be unprepared should trouble begin.
Members of the miners union in large
numbers surround the union headluar-
ters. and meetings arc held at frcl
quent intervals. but are always guard.
ed by secrecy.
The soldiers arrived in special
train Of four Pullman coaches and two
baggage cars and consist of Companies
Il. d, X, | and NJ. Twenty second Unit.
ed States infantry. The executive staff
consists of Major Kreps and Lienten-
ants Erhlcy, Whiteiieid and Pcarce
They brought full equipment. with
machine guns 10 clear the streets if
necessary
CONTINUED on page 81
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FORCE OF 5 EXPLOSIONS AT DE-
LAMAR FACTORY FELT FOR MILES
Molten Copper in
Contact With
Water.
SHOOK HOUSES

Five distinct explosions, which
shook the houses in this city. nearby
towns, and on staten Island as IL an
earthquake had occurred, took place
about 4:30 this morning, when mol
ten copper in one of the big refining
furnaces, at the De Lamar Copper
Works, at Roosevelt, burst out of the
furnace, ran out on the floor, and
into a puddle of water.
at the De Lamar plant this morn
ing. it was said that no one was In
iured by the explosions, and they
gave the following idea ot how the
accident happened: one of the large
refining furnaces, was full OF melted
copper. A break occurred and the
hot metal ran out on the floor and
struck 4 pool or water, which caused
the explosion. AS soon as the hot
copper touched the water the first
explosion took place. A big hole
was torn in the roof of the furnace
building, and in tho sides OF the
building. A few seconds afterwards
four other shocks occurred in rapid
succession. The building was dam
aged. hut. otherwise. the explosions
did not do much harm.
-'AC'e "a ehC PCopIC III ILLS City,
nearby towns and on Staten Is
land were asleep when the detona-
tions took place. They awoke hun
dreds and inquiries were soon made
by the police and number of the
watchmen at the different local and
out-of-town police stations and fac
tories, the telephone wires being kept
busy.
In this city Patrolmen Quinlan and
Long, who have the State and Smith
street beats, and Mr.. Gray, a watch
man at the Standard Underground
Cable Works, heard the explosions.
At Railway, Roosevelt, and Wood
bridge the noises were plainly heard,
and on the coal docks at Port head-
Ing. the employees thought that an
awful accident had taken place. The
same state of affairs prevailed on.
Staten Island.
lContinued on page 3t
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0azar Under auspices Of Ladies
Of Simpson n. {. Church
Ends.
ONE or THE SEASONS EVENTS

Tho Christmas bazaar under the aus
pices Of the Ladies' Auxiliary. of Simp-
son Nj. Il. church, which was held in
the lecture room for three evenings,
came to a close last night.
1t was one of the most successful
affairs the auxiliary had had in some
time. Each night was marked by a
good attendance. Santa Claus made his
appearance again last night and was
given rousing welcome. There was
music each evening. All of the fancy
articles were disposed of.
The oriental booth and Japanese gar
den. under the management of Mrs.
George D. Runyon. was quite an at
traction. Small souvenir cups and
saucers were given away. Another
served under the direction of Mrs VIII
liam F. VanPelt. Wednesday night a
chicken and oyster pate supper was
served to about 140. Thursday a New
England supper was served to over
eighty. and last night scallop supper
was the feature. About seyenty-tive
partook of 1t.
The committee in charge and the
heads of the booths We're: Mrs. w. C.
Snodgrass. president of the auxiliary;
Mrs. George d. Runyon, Mrs. Frank
Parsons. Mrs. William Covers. Mrs.
George W. Parisen, Mrs James c.
Smith. Mrs. William Il. yanPelt, Mrs.
Jacob II. Lanning. Mrs. Arthur H.
Hope, and Mrs. Annie Hartshorn. The
Standard Bearers, under Mrs. William
+. VanPelt, were in charge of the fruit
and grocery booth. 1t is thought that
a large sum was realized. A meeting
of the auxiliary will probably be held
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SCORED A HIT

'.Stron gheart'' delighted q large
audience at the Majestic theatre last
night. Edgar Selwyn, in the title
role, gave a splendid Interpretation
of the character OF an Indian student
at Columbia college. Kate Laurin
proved charming heroine, and TIE
comedy honors were carried off by
John, Cumberland, as Billy Saunders,
stout jolly senior, and Harry Main
hall as Ross, freshman substitute
on the football team. Several MEM
bers ,of the eleven from Trainers s
school appeared in the scene in the
dressing room of the Columbia team.
One of the finest attractions of the
season will be His Honor the Mayor
Monday night. This famous musical
com,Ty, with Harry Kelly and the
New York company, comes direc'
from the Circle theatre.
Ano ther notable event will be the
local appearance of The Great Dj'
vide' next Friday.
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SUITS Due SOON

Notiees of trial are being sent out
in the CASE of Charles jacobson VS..
the Public ervice Corporation which
is TO be heard in the Supreme Court
Thursday, De 'cember 10.
jacobson aues the Public Service
Corporation far $1,000, for an acci-
dent several months ago, on Smith
street near Gdodwin street, when a
trolley car strutk a wagon driven by
him.
J. ". Henderson, owner OF the
wagon, has brought suit to recover
$500 damages. Lawyer Thomas
Brown represents Jacobson, and Law
yer James S. Wight is the attorney
for Henderson.
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STEAMER CAPT.
/ WAS DROWNED
The Tabor Brings a GreWsoma
''' Story from -Tanpico,
Mexico
PULLED UNDER sv A SHARK

II was a grewsome tale which the
crew of the steamer Tabor told upon
their arrival at the American Smelt-
ing & Refining Works from Tam
pico. Mexico, Wednesday.
The vessel lay in the harbor of
Tampaco three weeks ago, about two
miles off shore. On the day in ques-
tion there was a high sea running,
and Acting Captain Horgen, who had
been commander for two trips after
Captain Brunn hadkgone to- Norway,
wished to go ashore on an errand.
He called for the best sailor aboard
to accompany him on the perilous
trip. They started in small sail
boat which, because of the wind and
waves, was at the mercy of the ele-
ments. When about one-ha.lf of the
sail had been accomplished, the frail
craft suddenly capsized andl the two
men were thrown into the water. 1t
was impossible to right the boat and
the men struck out to cover the re-
naming mile to land. Both were
strong swimmers and mana ged to get
within thirty feet OF the sh pre- when,
without warning, Captain Horgen
sank like shot. The sailor made
every euOFC 10 FtScue nilii, flrut cOulu
find no trace of the unfortunate man.
The body was recovered three days
later and presented an appearance
too shocking for words TO depict. It
was found that Captain Horgen had
been pulled under by r. shark.
Captain Horgen was a. Swede,
about thirty,fve years of age, and a
fine specimen of ply steal manhood.
He was favorite among those EN-
ployes of the American Smelling &
Refining Company with whom he
came into contact whenever the
Tabor was in this port. and when the
steamer arrived here this week. there
were on board some Mexican cigar
cites which he had Secured for local
young men. They had geen slowed
away on the Tabor by him before
the fatal accident
The tabor brings bullion from
Mexico to the A. s. & F. Works here.
The steamer cleared yesterday for
Baltimore in command of Captain
Berg.
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POSTAL SUITS


Alfredo Paolini, has through his
attorney, James S. Wight, CONE
menced suit to recover $1,000 dam
ages from Elisio Ricci, of 40i State
street.
AS told in the NEWS at the time.
Ricci aecuser Paolini of sending
threatening postal cards adressed TO
him. Paolini was arrested and held
under bonds. A hearing was held
before Circuit Court COMMISSIONS
]. Kearny Rice at New Brunswtck.
After hearing the evidence, the COM
missioner discharged Paolini.
(. Mr.. Paolini now claims that he was
greatly wronged by being accused o.
a crime which he never committed,
and he sues to recover damages at
the coming term of the Circuit Court
before Judge Lloyd. Ricci is repre-
sented by J. W. Beekman.
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DONATIONS NUMEROUS

A meeting of the board of manag-
ers of the Home for the Aged was
held at the home of Mrs. Everett L.
Brown, IS High street, yesterday af-
ternoon. Four new members were
proposed. A report from the COM
mittee in charge of the Thanksgiving
offering was received There were
sufficient apples and potatoes re-
ceived to last all winter. A vote of
thanks was extended to the public
schools, the sewing school of Simp-
son NJ. E. Church, and all those who
contributed. together with those who
collected the articles.
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BUILDING COMPLETE

The shop, warehouse and Office
building for the New Jersey Roofing
Company, which has been erected at
II King street. is complete, and the
company will move in Monday. -
The new building is one story high
and of frame construction and is l10
by rs feet. The Offices are in front.
In the rear is a stable and barn.
When the new building is opened for
business, the company will have
roofing material and roof paint in
stock, ~
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A Special Sermon.

The evening service in the First
Presbyterian Church tomorrow will
be exceptional in several respects.
The subject for Mr.. Northrup's dis
course is, ''The Poor Mans Paradise,
or a Walk Down Broadway" The
sermon is especially pertinent to the
shopping season.
At this service Miss Ella Ramsay
VIII sing a solo, Come Unto Me" !"
byNeidlinger. The choir will render
an anthem, Incline Thine Ear"
Himmel.
The congregation will have an OPP
portunity to sing Count Your Bless
lngs," which is taken from the book
used in the revival services conducted
by Dr. Elliot, the words being printed
In the Church Bulletin,
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FELL
THREE STORIES
Three Men Were Aboard il at the
Time, at the Cable
Works.
ONE IS SLIGHTLY INJURED
ONE IS SLIGHTLY iNJuRED

One man was injured and two 9TH
ers were severely shaken up yester-
day afternoon, when the freight ele-
vator in the wire mill department at
the Standard Underground Cable
Works, fell from the third floor.
The elevator, which, it is under
stood, was in charge of an inexperi-
enced operator. was ascending from
the ground 1t was heavily loaded
with cables, and, just as it reached
the third floor, part of the machiner,
gave out, it is said, and it fell with
a crash to the ground below.
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outside guard; Arthur De Mers, sec-
retary, and DR.. Joseph Hays. physi
clan. The past worthy president Is l..
B. Moore.
The committee in charge OF the.
ball which the Eagles will give In
Washington hall January Is. report
ed that plans are rapidly taking
shape, and from the outlook at pres
ent the affair will be great success
Guests from Port Reading, Key
port, and South Amboy, were present
last night, and after the business had
been transacted. they enjoyed q social
time.
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One of the best attended meetinGs.
held IN long time was the session
of Perth Amboy Aerie No 1856. q.
o. f., last night, when the election x
ofrieers and other important business,
took place.
Last night some new nominatio6n
besides those made at the prevfoQ1s
meeting, We're made, and. SO AZ "
have more unanimity, some of the Oh
nominees withdrew, and the follow
Ing officers were elected: Dennis Jy3
Flynn. president; Louis Smith, vics-
president; Eugene F. Giboney, chap
lain; Edward =. Splitter, treasures:
John A. Durham, trustee; Thomas
Lucas. inside guard; John Gallagbd
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ALL ARE DEAD
Over l25 Bodies Thus Far ReCov-
cred From West Virginia Mines.

Special by United Press Wire:
FAIRMONT, w. Va, Dec. 1.-THE
belief expressed yesterday that the
mine explosion near here would be
the worst in the history Of the coun-
try has been verified by the news com
ng from the scene of the disaster to-
day. While all the bodies have not
been recovered, it is known now that
all in the mine must be dead. The
list Will be at least five hundred, pos
sibly fifty more.
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Sail for Europe.

j. n. Wester and Hans krogh, two
well-known local contractors, sailed
today for Europe on the steamer
Oscar II. They expect to return
about March 1, at which time they
intend to commence work on $l6,-
900 building. Other passengers who
sailed today were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Thoge Eskesen, of Matawau; T. To-
biason and Mr.. and Mrs. Smilh, who
have been visiting Bernard Eskesen
here.
10 a ndn..r ftS<sr-.--l q yrnrA
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SAILS FOR new YORK

Special BY United Press Wii-e
WASHINGTON. Dec. IA cable
gram received from Secretary Taft
today, stated that he was just sailing
on the President Grant for New York,
where he expects to arrive on Decem-
Der Is.
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children. Their mad rampage was
stopped by a mob, who, raised to
frenzy, seized them and placed them
in front of speedway electric car
and they were themselves ground to
bits. The wholesale butchery fol-
lowed trifiing dispute over rent.