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Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
wand Grammar School Exercises.

Railway, June Relatives and
friends OF this years graduates OF
the public grammar schools are ar
ranging to call a mass meeting to
protest against the action of the
Board of Education in doing away
with commencement exercises in a
church or public hall, and deciding
to hold them In each school building.
The school commissioners character
ize the trouble as tempest in a tea
pot, declaring that practically all the
other municipalities in the state
have done away with elaborate
grammar school commencement ex-
ercises.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
ANNIVERSARY OF CIRCLE
Second Year Of Workingmen's Cir
cle-Haye Loan Fund.

The second anniversary of the
Workingmen's Circle, Local Branch
No. 50, will be celebrated in Wash
ington hall Sunday, June 25, with a
mass meeting and lecture, commenc-
ing at 2 O'Clock, and banquet in
the evening.
The committee in charge of the
arrangements reported yesterday
that they had secured B. Fagen.
baum, a journalist, and Jacob Pen
kin, a lawyer, Of New York, az
speakers.
A loan fund was established al
this meeting with capital of $3.50
the sum of $125 having been sub
scribed at a previous meeting, and
$25 yesterday. This is for members
only
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
Buys woodbridge Property.

New Brunswick, June 15:-To
satisfy the decree and costs of the
complainant, which amounted to
1,890.87. P. H. GiIhooIy, the Eliza
beth lawyer, Friday paid that
amount and secured the property OF
Clara Vanderhoven, Marie Morgan
and others. of Woodbridge township,
which was subjected to a public sale
at the sheriff's Office by order of the
chancery court. Mr.. Gilhooly bought
In the property to secure a second
mortgage of $4,000 which he holds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
so''l.ciety &C
BIRTHDAY OBSERVED.

Louis Ludwigson celebrated his
birthday anniversary Saturday night
at his home, 35 East avenue. Selec-
tions were rendered by Louis and
Marinus bHdwigson on the mandolin
and violin. Andrew o. Anderson
gave few mandolin solos. Edward
johnson and Edward Smith played a
trombone duet. Present were: Mr..
and Mrs. Christian Ludwigson, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. .LHdwigson, Mr.. and Mrs.
L. Ludwigson; the Misses Marion,
Marion S., Anna and Clara Andersoni
Andrew O.. Anderson, Edward @.
Smith, Edward Johnson and Marin
Hs Ludwigson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
CITY GovERNMENT.

Ms,A,YgIo2IR5,17;AlllrbeEt Rollschwellsr, ?.
erhsrd Nhsd Damon. gan Rsi b. X EsedOnd aTsd ward ward
a0sss. Samss GsrIand D. ,nnr,db ,thr,db ward wsrd
s%1snoa SUTss labEsIla bSlfon fOSftR ftR Wsrd wsTd
Regular meetings t6e frst and third
MeGnfaTY eGfaTY ntiSHhRsfkWiSnr ntiSHhRsf Of ehSn nonfh La Roe D.
COLLECTOR OF RDvENUE-Rich-
ard 4; White D. -
doMPTRRs6 RR6LLER.W. 4. GroSwnsy, D.
CITY ATToRNEY-G. G. Hommann.
CITY PHYsIcIAN-Dr. M. s. Meln-
HEALTH oFFIcER-Dr. G. W. Fifth
suPT OF PoLICE-P. ]. Burke.
CHIEF FIRE DEPT.-Eugene Null
ovERsEER OF PooR-corneIiu Ly-
O"si CRY sURvnYoR-samuel j. Mason.
STREET COMMISSIONER - George
M H4RBoR AfsHF3 ? MAsTER-wnIiam Flynn.
BoARD OF OF AssEssoRs-WE. 5Fls W. A. Gro
we'll. D.; Math. Weirup. D.. Jos. Masso-
pIc5S Com. OF A!ss!sMTs, TOR STREET M,
Henry loft. d. w. p. OIara, 10.
TRUSTEES or. PUBLIC LIBRARY
Francis w. KitcheI, Pres; Henry w.
Jones. Treas. e. ]. Mccormick, Sect'y;
j. w. Beekman, Rev ]. zieIinslSi Ex-
ofilcio, the mayor and superintendent OF
public schools. Regular meeting second
Monday of each month.
BOARD OF EDUCATION-Wm p
Bradley R.; John Arner, p; r.. u.
Stack, d; r. A. Seaman, D.: Geo. Moore.
r.; Nj. @. Larsen, r., Jesse ColyeE SEQ
fetary. 8. 70. SKULL, city superiIflRnd-
ent. Regular meetings the second
Thursday in each month.
BOARD OF HEALTHY. w. Main
r.. PRESIDENT w: y. Kant, d. Math
Hanson. RI q. T. Reynolds, D.; A r
Krelelsheimer D.; Wilbur La Roe,
clerk. Regular meetings the first Tues
day evenings N each month. Addition.
JuRRoe, June, }Hly I'll an 9Rd nv tA1TpgTsst }gE9st u uu,ob.
hey. y. John Seaman, P,i G; Mesh5Tow.
hire, r.: Wilbur La Roe, clerk. RegH-
lar meetings first Thursday in each
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSION
EFS-Thomas u Clark, r., president;
Edwin q. Fraser, D.; G. ]. Haney, Ri;
Patrick Convery, D.: Ira r. Grouse, r.;
I. g. Burns, D.. superintendent; j.; y.
ST. John, r., asst. superintendent; l. b.
Tice. r.. clerk; s. ]. Mason. D.. en-
( An anchor to wfndward-au ad In
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15

Seattle, Wash, June Is. = Captain
Underwood of the cruiser Colorado
which was falsely reported aground a
Dungeness spit, reported rough voy-
age all the way up the coast from Cali
fornia, but he declared that the cruiser
was at no time in danger. He did no
lose his reckoning in the strait Of
Fuca, he says, and only anchored tC
avoid any possible mishap to his ship
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
CRY BRIEFS

"A crowd Of troublemakerH at
Elm street and New Brunswick ave-
nue., early yesterday morning, were
dispersed by Patrolman MCGOWAN.
-PatroIman l.. @. Jensen stopped
q ball game at Lawrie and tombstone
streets yesterday afternoon.
Electric fans have been INSTALL
ed in AIchfn's ice cream parlors In
place Of those run by q gas engine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
Becomes General SUPERINTENDENT

Bangor, Pa, June 15:-John A.
zehner. of Easton. at present di-
vision engineer Of the Lehigh Valley
railroad, has been appointed to the
Office of general superintendent Of
the Lehigh Valley q New England
railroad, to succeed r. G. Kenly, who
resigned to become the engineer of
maintenance of way Of the Lehigh
Valley railroad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
Tbinks Rabway Water 4 Impure.

Railway, June 15:-The Board of
Health of this city in investigating
the drinking water here. After every
rain Garwood sewage is said to be
carried into the Railway river, from
which the local water company de-
rives its drinking supply. The Gar
wood officials say that this can be
avoided only by allowing to Garwood
the use of the Crawford sewer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15

SHADE TREES FOR ROADS
Letter from Automobile Club Says
They Preserve the Macadam.

Trenton, June 15:-Colonel Fred
erick Gilkyson, state road commits
sioner, has Just received from A. r,
Shattuck, chairman of the good
roads committee of the Automobile
Club of America, letter written by
Robert P. Skinner, Consul-General OF
the United States at Marseilles,
France, advocating the planting OF
shade trees along macadam roads
for the purpose of preserving the
roadways. 1t is held that this plan
is of great benefit In dry climates,
like Jerseys. The commissioner will
investigate the subject further and
may ask legislation at the next ses-
sion of the Legislature.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
SOCIALISTS ELECT.
Local Branch OF Party Is Formally
"sF'' Reorqanized.

At meeting last night the local
branch of the socialist party was re-
organized. The campaign was be-
gun and arrangements were made
for open air meetings.
G. Larson, of Arlington, G. A.
Penny, of South Amboy, and G. B.
Peterson, of this city. were among
the speakers. 1t was decided to
meet on the second and fourth Sun
day nights. of every month, in Wash
.ington hall.
The following were elected for six
months: 8. Altshaler, secretary;
ayman Rippen, financial secretary;
Samuel AGofub,. treasurer; Joseph
Leder, organizer; A. G. Perry and s.
Altshaler, campaign committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
WOULD UPSET VERDICT.
Lawyer Stricken Applies for Rule to
Show Cause.

Application has been made by
Lawyer Joseph e. Stricken for a rule
to show cause why the judgment of
5000 in the case of Miss Weranika
Kuziemkowska against Carl Henke1,
should not be set aside on the ground
that it is excessive.
1t will be argued Thursday in the
district court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
'','f;I,,,,.al syer,s,I r,,II Fined for ID. Sd.

he~'Gvilewings disorderly charact-
ers We're arrested Saturday and ar
raigned BEFORE Recorder Pickersglll
yesterdayomorning
william Tok, forty-two, Of bos-
ton; fiIaed $S.
| Andrew y-Rovisl1i. thirty-fve, OF
Prospect street; fined IS.
| Joseph = Wareb, forty-two, dis
charged.
Joseph Flashie, twenty eight, of :
Chapman avenue, fined $40.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
sINIPsoN MEMS CLUE.

The final meeting of the season of
the Mems Club of Simpson M. e.
church Will be held in the lecture
room tonight at o'clock. DR.. VIII
liam E. Ramsay will address the
meeting on First Aid to the Injur-
ed" All men are invited. A social
time will follow and refreshments
will be served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
PERSONAL.

Mrs. John McDougal and Mrs.
Thomas Thomas spent Saturday with
friends in New York.
Mrs. Charles Dixon, of Newark,
spent Sunday In town.
Mr., and Mrs, William Applegate
and son spent Sunday at Atlantic
Highlands.
Mrs. .,snd. Mrs. George B. Sprague
and family spent Sunday with Mrs.
Ellen Campbell, of Smith street.
Mrs. Albert Carter and Mrs. John
Woglom are visiting relatives in New
Bedford, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Grieve, of
Kearny avenue, have returned home
after. a. three days trip UP the Hud
son.
Miss Catherine Moore, of Madison
avenue, who has been studying for a
position as kindergarten teacher,
completed her course Friday.
Hans p. Madison and Edward
Johnson were visitors at Rahwayyes-
terday.' They visited the reforma-
tory.
Marinus Ludwigson will spend to-
morrow in Plainfield on business.
The Misses Anna Seaman and
Anna Kisko, of State street, enjoyed
a trip to Happyland, S. l., yesterday.
John g. Hepey, of Mcclellan
street, a member of Lenhart Post,
G. A. r., OF 1tottenville, left this
morning with .H delegation Of the
members. Of that post, to attend the
annual New York state encampment
in Buffalo,
A son was born to MIR. and Mrs.
John T. Nolan, of East Chicago, ILL.,,
at the home Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James AIeGrath, SO Buckingham
avenue. Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ludwigson,
Miss Clara Anderson, Edward G.
Smith, and MarinAs Ludwigson drove,
yesterday, to Runyon.
Warren n. Miller and family. of
Elizabeth, will spend July at the
Lanier house, Water street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
IN DISTRICT COURT.
Several Judgments Are Rendered
Here Today.

Judgments were rendered In the
district court this morning as fol
lows:
Benjamin Fleischman against Sam
Wilmer, for $31.62.
Harrington Company against ia
cob Zack, for SAC.
Michael Seaman against John HUI
danies, for $65.42.
Home Brewing Company against
John Demko, S293.67.
Joseph Szydlowskf against Charles
johnson, for tenancy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
SEVEN NEW MEMBERS
Neutral Lodge of Tempiars Adding
to RoII--PIan for July 4.

At meeting of New Time Lodge,
/. o. G. Tn, Saturday night, seven
candidates initiated and sever
|al applications were received. There
were visitors from Viking Lodge,
Brooklyn.
1t was decided to attend a demon
stration meeting and picnic at Union
Hill, July 4. nsn5n..
After the meeting refreshments
we're served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
HaIf a Ton Of Drum Fish.

Cape May. June 15:-Thirty drum
fish were caught in the bay Saturday
by hook and line fishermen opposite
the old steamboat landing. Their
aggregate weight was nearly 1000
pounds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
Beein Citx Ham WaII1s.

Johan Jensen, who was awarded
the contract for concrete walks
around city hall, started this morn
ing. One tree has already been re-
moved and the flag stones are being
taken ND
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
MOOR captura Erenehmen.

Tangier, June 15.-Four thousand
the troops of Abd-elAgiz, the suItaI
have revolted and taken prisoners +
French commander and three other. Of
ficers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
Revenue Collector Here.

G.. e. Van Voorhis, of Elizabeth.
collector of internal revenue in this
district, is at the Packer House to-
day. He will also be- here on We'd
nesday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
Copper Works.

2s-Raritan Copper Works.
26-High and Lewis Streets.
27-Madison Ave. and Peterson st.
2S-Market and First Streets.
86-Smith and High Streets.
86-New Bruins, Ave. and New st.
87-State and Smith Streets.
43-Buckingham Av, & Hartford st
4b-Commerce and Front Streets.
47-Hgh an Washington Streets.
b4-State ST. and Buckingham Ave.
66-Hall Ave. and Charles st.
b7-State and Wayne Streets.
b8-Near United Lead Works
e2-Washfngton and First streets.
64--Smith Street and Watson Ave.
65-Commerce and State Streets.
12-Front and Smith Streets.
73-Water and Gordon Streets.
74-Kearny Ave. and Gordon ST.
B2-Smith and Herbert Streets
83-W Woodbridge Rd. & Washington st.
S4-Lehtgh Ave. and Stanford st.
s5-Near City Hospital
94-Maurer.
To send In an alarm, open the door
of the box and pull down the lever.
ONCE ONLY, and let go. Stay at box
until dremen arrive.
SPECIAL CALLS.
tap-Break IN circuit. z taps
Fire under control taps-F'ife. out.
taps-Poliee call. 13--Call for wash
ipgton Hose. 14-Call FOR Mcclellan
Engine Company. 15-Call for Protse-
tion Hook and Ladder. 16-Cail for
Eagle Hose Company. 22-Call Tor
Lincoln Engine Company. -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
Tha Goat Rernained Idle.

A special meeting of Cabin AInboy,
Woodchoppers, was held Saturday
night, for the purpose of initiating
candidates. None put in an appear
anee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
CLAMBAKE NEXT SUNDAY.

It was decided at a meeting OF Po
Amho Loft No. GLE, Haymakers,
yesterday, to have their annual clam
bake at Union grove next Sunday,
for members and ladies'.
The bake will be ready at IL
O'Clock. The committee is composed
of the stewards, August Farlander,
Rasmus Lund and Peter Axen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
Taken tn HospitaI.

The nineteen-year-old son of Sta
tion Master Zettlemoyer, of Sewaren,
was removed to the city hospital
last night with appendicitis. He was
operated upon by DR.. ]. G. Wilson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15

Bargain-hunting is not, as some
times supposed, the pursuit OF a
wild desire to spend money for
things not needed. It is the quest
Of the best opportunities to buy tho
things that ARE needed
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
OBITUARY.
I0sEPH noNAI.n sI.AIGHT.

JUSEPH DONALD SLAIGHT.
Joseph Donald Slaight, two-weeks-
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Slaight,
of 80 Watson avenue, died Saturday
The funeral will be held at o'clock
this afternoon, with interment in st.
Mary's cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15

The condition Of Thomas Mullins
of AIT State street. who was injured
a few days ago at the local plant of
the Atlantic terra Gotta company, Is
improving,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
X. Of p. TO Go TO Cburcb.

At meeting Of Algonquin Lodge,
Knights of Pythias, tonight. arrange
ments viii be made for attending
church next Sunday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
BEGIN Street Work.

Meagher- G. Smith who have the
contracts for paving Jefferson and
Maple streets, have men setting the
curb.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
Clnar 90. NIaes Played.

/ "A team from the New Brunswick
cigar factory came to this city Sat
urday and won from the local fac
tory'a team, IL to 8. A lunch was
served after the game.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
TO RECOVER GOODS.
Furniture Is Replevined at House in
Woodbridge-TriaI Hero.

Karen Peterson has retained JOS
eph d. Stricken to bring action
against Frederick Eggert, of Wood
bridge, to recover furniture formerly
held by Eggert. Constable D. A.
Shirley went to Woodbridge Satur-
day and served a writ of replevin
and delivered the goods to the plain
tiff. The action will be heard Thurs
day in the district court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
Showers and Cooler Tonight.

BpectGl o. United Press Wtre:
New York, June 15:-The wealth
er forecast for New Jersey is showers
and cooler tonight. Tuesday, fair
with fresh southwestern to north
west winds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
Accused of Beating VIE.

Steve Dushinsky, thirty-nine years
old, of 118 Charles street, was In
court this morning charged with
wife-beating. He was discharged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
MAY LOSE SIGHT OF EYE.
AssaiIant of Saloonkeeper Is Held in
$500 Bail.

Mike Miller, twenty-eight years
old,s Of. 81. Charles street, is locked
up in default of $500 bail for trying
to punch the eye out Of Tony Goetz,
pronrietoE. of, saloon at s. Charles
street, Saturday night, with a poker.
Goetza maysiose the sight of one eye.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15

Senator George 8. Eilxer, Of Me-
Of the New Jersey Bar Association.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
EXPECTED TOMORROW.
Largest steamer Yet to Arrive in Lo-
cal Port.

The steamer Crown of Arragon,
the largest sEssselA that has ever en-
tered this port, is due this afternoon
at the Barber asphalt works. Ow-
ing to gpyernmapt orders to have the
steamer quarantined at New York,
1t IS not expected here until tomor-
row.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
SAIL ON CHERUR.

A party OF about thirty enjoyed a
sail on S. b. Greacen's steam yacht
Cherub, Saturday night. The start
was at o'clock and, after a sail
down the bay and up the sound, they
returned home about IL o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15
ARMY FAREWELL.
arersafAf an
Major simonsOn to Leave jersey At
ter 25 Years of Success.

Major and Mrs. Slmonson, who
have been in charge of the New Jer-
sey division Of the Salvation Army
for two-and-a-half years, were given
farewell meeting by the local
corps. yesterday morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-06-15

An anchor to wfndward- ad In
the EVENING NEWS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-19
NATIONAL ANTHEM TO ORDER.

Intermittent discussion on the subject
of a new national anthem. which
breaks out in print every little while,
shows that interest in this subject new
er dies among musicians. THE Star
Spangled Banner is objected to be-
cause it is so hard for the ordinary
voice to sing. America" is rejected be-
cause the tune is borrowed. Dixie
and other familiar songs that were in
spired during the civil war are pro-
nounced too sectional. Thus every ex-
listing piece of music that might be
suggested Is unacceptable for one rea-
son or another. Now a prize has been
offered for a national hymn combining
Yankee Doodle" the "Star Spangled
Banner" the "MarseilIaise" and Die
Wacht Am Rhein." With this stirring
music as a basis it ought to be as easy
for ANYBODY with little knowledge of
music to write a national hymn as it
is for George NJ. Conan to write
topical song and set it to a medley of
patriotic ais.
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lowed lace handkerchief, a withered
bunch of roses, a little green and gold
fan and lastly a dance card, crumpled
and faded.
Here" she said holding it out in
hand
Look at it, Aunt Lily, and see IL
there is not message written on it
a plea for forgiveness by some one you
cared for long ago." Mildred's voice
quivered with excitement.
Miss Lily read, and grew white.
What is It % she stammered, pitiful-
ly; ct don't understand"
Mildred took her in her loving
young arms, and told the story, and
then and there Lily Weston laid bare
her heart to the girl. 1t had been a
miserable mistake-she had never
read the message penciled on the pro-
gramme and she had grieved all the
years.
HE is coming tomorrow, Aunt
Lily" whispered Mildred, and then she
tiptoed away, radiant in the knowledge
that her aunt had at last attained the
happiness that had lain SO long within
her reach-quite unsuspected.
cit is all due to the green gown"
whispered Captain Gray to his long
lost sweetheart when he came the
next day.
Down in the garden, Lester Stearns
was repeating his words of love to
Mildred. 81 think 1t was due to the
green gown that 1 really knew" he
murmured tenderly. copyrighted,
1908, by Associated Literary Press.)
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HYHAWKER JOTS

Hog cholera is still raising ructions
among the pigs in the neighborhood of
Bean lake. There is talk of establish
ing isolation camps for the stricken
porkers.
Bryan may be elected president, but
the Winfield Courier tells when as
follows:
When wool grows on hydraulic rams,
And men don't stay out late;
When coyotes lay eggs in the sand,
And black snakes walk up straight.
Says the Douglass Tribune: 1.-The
general impression prevails that the
devil is a dark brunette. The editor of
the Kansas City Journal, who has a
personal acquaintance with all the
great characters of the day and surely
knows more about Satan than most of
US, takes nearly column of that great
paper, and cites the best of scientific
proof to convince the public that the
devil is a light blonde. But 1t Is not
worth while to argue the qestion.
I'VE shall know each other better,
When the mists have cleared away"
The Norton Telegram closes it's re-
port of the revival meetings in that
city with this: THE SABBATH just
gone was a high day in Zion. Three
meeting at p. m. was one of unusual
power, and the mothers meeting on
Friday exceeded everything in pathos
and glory. o, for an unusual outpour-
ing of the Holy Spirit this week! The
evangelist pours forth the burning mes
sages with JUNCTION of the Holy Ghost
sent down from heaven, sinners turn
pale and devils fear and fly; and amid
the shouts of the saints, the high halle
lujahs of heavn and the groans of hell
souls are born into the kingdom of
God. Gloryi His throne is the pulpit;
he stands in Christ's stead his mes
sage is the word of God; around him
are immortal souls; the Saviour, un-
seen, is beside him, the Holy Spirit
broods over the congregation; angels
gaze upon the scene, and heaven and
hell await the issue. One message and
service transcends another and the end
is not vet Under these circumstances
God expects every man to do his duty
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WHEN SHIRT SLEEVES FAILED.

This partial disrobing act which w
R. Stubbs, the Republican candidate
for governor. is INDUCING in almost
every time he addresses an audience
these days recalls an interesting Incl
dent in the political history of New
York state. A similar performance by
a candidate there is credited with hav-
ing defeated him for election to the
governorship of the state. ]. Sloat Fras-
sett. now a congressman from the Thir-
ty-third New York congressional dis
trict. was the victim. He was the Re-
publican candidate for governor sew
eral years ago. and some of his polit-
ical enemies tried to influence the poor
err elements against him by clubbing
him "silk-stocking" Shortly after
this appellation was given him he adj
dressed a large laboring mems meeting
on the East Side of New York city.
He had no sooner mounted the plat
form than he denied the charge that
he was a "silk-stocking." To prove it.
and, as he said, to show that he could
get down to the level of the poorest
day laborer, he removed his coat and
vest and delivered his speech in his
shirt sleeves. Instead of making a hit
with the laboring men he did just the
opposite They felt Inundated and in
suited to be pictured as class who did
not wear coats, presumably because
they were too poor to buy them. The
labor leaders Of Democratic tendencies
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took UP the cry that j. Sloat Fassett
had outraged labor and it ran through
the extensive laboring circles in New
York state like wildfire. Previous to
this break on Mr.. Fassett's part his
election seemed to have been a fore
gone conclusion and was even admitted
by his opponents. But labor became
incensed at him and he was defeated
at the polls. No other reason was ever
thought of for his defeat and Mr. Fas-
sett himself afterwards admitted that
he had made serious blunder in his
theatrical effort to show the common
people" that he was not above being
one of them in his shirt sleeves.