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The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-17

Nine. J. NorelH, in the role of Elm
ore,' captiyated the audience at the
outset, with the rich and mellow quail
ties of her matchless colorature soprano
voice. Her impersonation of the Ouch
ess Gilmore in love with .Manrico' was
faultless.
| mile. Colonbatti as 'Azucena. the
gypsy charmed the audience with her
beautiful voice and her versatile act
ing. Mile. Strauss possesses contral-
to voice of rare quality and under per-
feet control
"sig. Alessandroni. as Count of Luna
handled the role perfectly The rich
orotund and wide range of his beauti-
full baritone voice filled every niche and
corner of the house.
'tThe audience was all expectancy,
waiting for the appearance of the
famed tenor, Sig. L. Samoilov. And it
was in no wise disappointed. In the
role of 'Manrico,' he won new laurels,
both as a singer and an actor. He is
possessed of powerful lyric tenor
voice, of wide range and he sings un-
affectedly and with true musicianally
spirit
1.-THE remainder of the cast was in
proper keeping with the principals.
"The orchestra, under the efficient
leadership of Conductor Sig. A. Fonari
was well balanced. The euphony and
harmony were marvellous. One Of the
best liked Of the selections rendered
last night was the popular anvil chimes.
with full orchestra accompaniment"
Nine. Rosa Duce-Merola, who will ap-
pear with the Italian Grand Opera COM
pany of New York at the Grand to-
night is one of the leading singers of
Polish extraction now on the operate
stage. Nine Duce-Merola is the wife of
Sig. Gaetano Meroia first conductor of
the Italian organization. Were it not
for the fact that her husband gave up
his position as conductor with the Man
haitian Opera company in New York to
assist Director Abramson in the estab-
lishment of a permanent company in
Chicago, which will make annual visits
to central western cities, Nine. Duce-
Merola would be leading member of
the Manhattan company this season.
Although Polish by birth. Nine. Duce-
NeroIa was educated in Vienna, where
she studied under Nine. Rose Papier.
When only eighteen years old she made
her debut in "The Jewess' at Brinn,
| Austria. She appeared successfully in
| Munich, Berlin, Paris, Frankfort,
Carlsbad and other European opera
centers. At Carlsbad she was great
| fayorite of the royal visitors to the
famous health resort, and one evening
| had the honor to entertain in one party
the emperor of Austria, the shah OF
Persia and the king Of Roumania-
Mime. Duce- -Merola made her italian
debut in Milan, where Sig. Merola was
| conductor at the royal opera. Her work
| So Satuzza and Aida captivated him
and they were married. later going tc
New York to fulfill a contract by which
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-17
Human Hearts, Wen Done.

Human Hearts," one of the old
time melod dramas OF merit that has
wrung tears and laughter from count
less persons during the score of years
it has been on the stage, was pre-
sented in a most acceptable manner
by a generally capable company of
players at the Grand on Saturday af-
ternoon and evening. In fact, the
abilities of these actors that w. E.
Nankeville has gathered together are
far and away superior 10 the average
found in the popular priced shows
that float this way. Particularly clever
was the work of Lincoln j. Plummer,
as Tom Logan and o. NJ. Paul, the
ever present tramp and Harry Knapp,
as Frederick Armsdale, the villain
and Pearl King, as Jeanette Logan
the villainess. were good enough to
get round after round of Kisses from
the gallery gods.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-17

runs Nos. 107 and 1es yesterday ~
tween Topeka ana st. Joseph In the
place Of Engineer verNn who wze
of.
A portion Of the canvas covering
of business car No. IS. which was re-
GENTLY built for the directors, has
been stolen. The stolen portion was
ont out on one side OF the car and
the entire cover rendered useless.
Consequently the car - now ct the
peril Of the elements.
G. Nutter of the electrical depart
ment will leave tomorrow for Cali
fornia.
Homer Martin of the electrical de-
partment went to Newton on q busi-
ness trip yesterd day.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-17

sig Merola was engaged by Oscar
Hammerstein to be conductor at the
Manhattan.
Nine. Duce-Merola is the possessor
of a nowerfu1 dramatic soprano voice,
with an exceptionally wide range. Sne
is an actress as well as song bird, and
her dramatic ability was highly praised
In New York. Philadelphia and Chi
caso. the only American cities in wnich
she has appeared. She sings In nine
languages and has an extensive sspel
wagnerian roles.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-17
Painting the Town" Again.

Charles H. Yale's big extravaganza
Painting the Town. hodge podge
musical show with all sorts of spec
tacular stunts and scenes thrown in,
played return engagements at the
Grand on Sun nday afternoon and even
ing. There has not been a particle of
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-17
a Convenient Train.

For Topeka people who desire full
business day in Kansas City is the
Union Pacific No. 102 which leaves
Topeka every day at 7:06 a: m, ar
Yor can get breakfast in the diner on
this train and dinner on No. 101 which
leaves Kansas City at 9 p. m. reach
ing Topeka at 1885 D. m.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-17
The Last Train

Leaving Topeka for Kansas City in the
morning Is the Union Pacific No. 106
at Sis a. M, arriving in Kansas City
at 1918 a. m. The afternoon train
returning is the earliest train into To-
peka at 6:t5 p. m.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-17
Portland. oregon.

Every night at 1885 Pullman tour
list sleeping car leaves Topeka via the
Union Pacific R.. r. which goes
through to Portland, Oregon, without
change. There is no better way to
reach all of the great Pacific north
Wegf.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-17
Too Angelr.. caatforn,a.

Every day at 11:so noon q Pullman
tourist sleeping car leaves Topeka for
Los Angeles, Cal, without change via
the Union Pacific r. n. This car
stays in Salt Lake CITY through one
tourist an opportunity to visit the
many points OF interest In the city by
the great inland sea-
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-17
Removal Notice.

DR.. ]. A. Crabb will move his Office
Feb. 20 to 731 Kansas avenue. over
Waggoner's drug store.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-17

Cosmetics injure the complexion ~
highest types of complexion beauty coyno0
through the blood. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea makes rich, red blood, gives
you that clear, healthy complexion, which
will wash but not rub on. sc. Tea O.
Tahets. r. T. Walker.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-17

here a couple of months ago. 1t is
a pretty fair show of its kind, but the
kind is not of the class that is wont
to make the multitude enthuse. Maize
Kings spectacularly staged series Of
dances, which are called Utopia, is the
feature of the show.
Coming to the Grand.
I'll Trovatore' will be sung at the
Grand tonight by the Italian Grand OPP
era company.
"The Show Girf' will be the attraction
at the Grand on Wednesday night.
One of the very best musical shows
which is on the road this season, "Cu-
pid at Vassar," will be presented at the
Grand on Friday night by that delight
full comedienne, Miss Florence Gear
and her clever company.
1--WE Are King" has been booked for
the Grand for next Saturday afternoon
and evening.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-17

hot sodas served at Prices drua
store. located In the big block.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-17
GRAND OPERA TONIGHT.
Famous Italian Company Will Be
Heard in ii Troyatore.

rived in Topeka Sunday and will ap-
pear at the Grand opera house tonight
In Verdi's II Trovatore.
Following is the cast that will be
heard in Topeka:
Azucena. Mile. V. Colombatti
Inez. .......................M Mile. M Zarad
Manrico.. Sig. L. Samoilov
Count Of Luna. Sig. c. Alessandroni
Fernando. Sig Oteri
Ruiz. Sig S. Pezetti
The Wichita Beacon says of the per-
formance there Friday:
THE italian Grand Opera company
is large, the different parts we'll bal
anced, the chorus brilliant, the orches-
tration Is faultless, and all blend into
a symmetrical and euphonious whole
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-17
Coming to the Grand.

1.-The Show Girf' will be the attraction
at the Grand on Wednesday night.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-17
Picture Moulding

you any picture about the house that you have not
framed EXPENSE up and during
We specializing this week Art Depart
beauifying the home. We have added hundred
new samples moulding take of in
creasin will makeespecaly low prices to in
troduce the line to the art lover
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-28
BRAKEMAN KILLED.
COMP PAN|ON INJURED
John Jones Run
Over bv |. Y.
R.R.. Engine.
COLEMAN HURT

John P. Jones, twenty-five years
old, of IS Elizabeth street, who is
thought to have been the youngest
brakeman on the local division of the
Lehigh Valley railroad, met an un-
timely death shortly after O'Clock
Saturday night.
The accident which caused Jones
TO fall under the wheels of moving
locomotive, almost brought about the
death of John Coleman, another
brakeman. The accident occurred
just east of the New Brunswick ave-
nue. crossing of the Lehigh Valley
railroad. An engine with a crew OF
brakemen. of which Jones and Cole
man were members, was cutting cars
between New Brunswick avenue and
Washington street. The engine had
just sent train of cars down the
track and was coming towards the
place where Jones was standing
waiting to board it. On the rear end
of the engine, on which are two
steps, stood Coleman. It was going
backward at the time. Jones made an
attempt to board the step, but the
fact that he wore new shoes caused
his feet to slip and he fell, grabbing
Coleman as he did no. Coleman was
hurled to one side OF the tracks and
avoided being run over. Five of his
ribs may be fractured and he has a
badly sprained ankle.
The rear wheels of the engine ran
over Jones body, almost cutting him
in two. He was removed to the city
hospital, conscious, but in dying
condition. While at the institution
he conyersed with the doctors and
nurses. He remained conscious until
about 9:40 O'Clock Saturday night
when he died.
He is survived by a wife, brother
and two sisters, Mrs. Ryan and Mrs
Smith, who live in this city. The fu-
neral will take place from his late
home tomorrow, followed by services
at st. Mary's r. G. church at 10: go
a. m. Interment will follow in St
Mary's cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-28
TO ORGANIZE
CLAY WORKERS
Labor Leaders Who Have
That End in View Address
the Local Union.
DISCUSS GOMPERS CASE

One of the largest sessions ever
held by local union No. II, of the In
ternational Brick, Tile and Terra
Gotta Workers Alliance, took place
Saturday night in Union Hall. Terra
Gotta workers in every line gathered
to hear what New York State Repre-
sentative Herman Robinson, Of the
American Federation of Labor, and
First Vice President Frank Butter
worth, of the International Terra
Gotta Workers Alliance, had to say
about the labor situation.
Organizer Robinson expressed
himself forcibly upon the decision OF
the court in the cases of Gompers
Mitchell and Morrison. He told OF
the stand the A. F. of L. has taken
and the intention of the labor class
to fight the case to the last ditch.
Vice President Frank Butterworth
cles in this state and New York. He
told of the necessity Of organizing
the workers of every trade.
Adolph Koyen, business agent OF
the Carpenters and Joiners' Union
spoke upon the results of the recent
panic. He stated that strong labor
organizations have been maintained
and the standard of wages has been
maintained, while wages had been
cut in unorganized trades.
AS has been told in the NEWS. II
Is the intention of Organizer Robin
son and Vice President Butterworth
to materially strengthen the local
terra Gotta workers union and at the
same time start plans for organizing
a brick workers alliance, to include
the laborers in every class, employed
in factories where clay products are
made. Active work along that line
will be commenced soon after jan
uary /.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-28
FATAL QuAKES
SHAKE ITALY
Three Shocks DemOIish Eiqht
Towns, With Awful Loss
of Life.
PRISONERS MAKE ESCAPE
Special by United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire
Rome, Dec. 2S:-Eight districts
in the province of Catanzaro, south
western Italy, were laid waste this
morning by three rapidly successive
earthquake shocks 1t Is impossible
to estimate the dead and the prop
erty damage done in the dozen or
more towns damaged. Those suffer
ing the heaviest are Stefanaconi,
Mezzocasale, Majerato and Santono-
frio. The Quakes came while the
people were asleep and they were
given no time to escape from the
topping walls of their homes. A
number of bodies have already been
taken from the ruins and the work
of rescue is barely started. 1t is
feared the death list will reach an
appalling figure. Those who escap-
ed were scantily clad and suffered
intensely from the cold.
A message from Monteleona says
that troops have been ordered to
the scene to check the looting that
has broken out Several prisons
were broken open in the confusion
attending the quakes and the pris-
oners escaped and are now preying
upon the victims of the disaster.
Monteleona reports heavy death
lists in Borgia, Canada, Contrache,
Olwadi, San Vito, Pomerano, Mo
terra and Tropca.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-28
HEARINGS ON
TAX APPEALS
County Board Fixes Dates
for Consideration of Cases
Next Week.
SIT HERE ON THURSDAY

The County Board Of Equalization Of
Taxes will sit in the recorder IS room at
the police station at 10 O'Clock Thurs
day morning to hear thirty FIVE appeals
from Perth Amboy and South Amboy
property-owners. At that time the
board will also act on those appeals
which have not as yet been decided.
Among the latter are those of the At
lantic Terra Gotta Company and the
Standard Underground Cable Works.
At q meeting of the board In the
court house at New Brunswick Satur-
day, dates were set for hearings
throughout the county Secretary Spen-
Ger is sending out notices today to the
applicants for appeal, as the hearing
begins tomorrow. Throughout the
county, Secretary Spencer says, there
are comparatively few appeals this year,
but in New Brunswick, this city and
Woodbridge there are quite number.
At 8 O'Clock tomorrow morning the
board will sit at Metuchen to hear the
Metuchen and Raritan appeals At
1880 O'Clock they will hear the Pts
Getaway appeals in the New Market
hotel.
Tomorrow afternoon at 2 O'Clock the
board will sit in the Borough hall at
Woodbridge.
On Wednesday morning at 10 clock
session will be held at Treat 8 ohtel
to hear the Madison appeals; at IL
o. CLOCK the board will hear the Spots
wood appeals at Spotswood. The board
will be at Kruger's hotel, Jamesburg,
at noon; Vandenberg's hotel, Prospect
Plains, to hear the Monroe appeals at
2 o'clock, and at the Dayton hotel at 3
o. clock to hear the South Brunswick
cases.
Thursday morning the board will
meet in this city to hear both local and
South Amboy appeals. They will not
meet again until January 5, when at 10
% CLOCK in the morning in the court
house at New Brunswick, the following
appeals will be heard South River, New
Brunswick, East Brunswick, Sayreville,
Highland Park, Milltown, Roosevelt,
and the Pennsylvania Railroad appeals.
There are 33 appeals from New Bruins
wick; l from Roosevelt; 3 from Sayre-
vile; 2 from Highland Park; 6 from
East Brunswick; l from South River
and l from Milltown.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-28
NEW FIRE GO.
ASSIGNMENTS
Chief Mead Gives Garfields
Special and Regular
Alarm Calls.
Northwestern DISTRICT

Garfield Hose G. Chemical Company
was formally inducted into the city g
volunteer fire department yesterday
morning by Chief George f. Mead In
Nelson's Casino, at Amboy and Hall
avenues.
All the members of the new company
were present and were given a short
talk by the chief, who told them that
they would be required to cover the dis
trict from the Central and Lehigh Val
ley railroads northerly and westerly to
the city line. He assigned A as their
special call and told them that they
should answer all alarms from box SO
at Woodbridge road and Washington
street, and box So at the city hospital.
These are the only two boxes the
company will answer, unless called
specially.
The company has been provided with
Lincoln Engine Company's old reel and
has 800 feet of hose, some of 1t new.
The Casino has been converted into a
suitable fire house and the company is
now ready to answer alarms. Rubber
coats for the members have been order
ed by the aldermen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-28
CRUSHED BETWEEN
COAL GAR AND WALL
MiChae! Fee Met
Death at the
Lead Works.
BODY WEDGED

Michael Fee, about forty-two
years old, was squeezed between q
concrete retaining wall and a train
OF coal cars while on duty in the
employ of the United Lead Company
about 2:30 O'Clock Saturday after
noon. His death ascast a gloom
over the entire plant. for Mr.. Fee
was well-known and popular with
the other worl1men
The accident occurred as Fee was
working about the soft coal bins,
which are made OF concrete. One
side of them is a large retaining
wall, along the side of which coal
cars are drilled. Fee was perform
ing his duty as brakeman at the
time Of the occurrence. Cars were
being drilled up and down the
tracks. He was in charge of one
train OF cars and was last seen to be
STOPPING between two cars to un-
couple them. Whether Fee slipped
and fell between the cars and the
wall. or whether he jumped from
the cars an instant too late, while
they were being pushed toward the
coal bins, is not known. Fellow
employees found the mangled boey
wedged between the retaining wall
and a car. The blood-stained wall
| indicated the course the body had
taken Fee was rather stout and
the space betS cen the wall and cars
was too small for his form, conse-
quently, when his body became
/ wedged there and the cars were IN
motion. his body was whirled around
and around until many bones were
broken in his body. He died i'm
mediately.
| When he was discovered by work.
men they were unable to extricate
him and the wrecking crew OF the
American Smelling 6 Refining plant.
which adjoins the United Lead
Works, was summoned and the car
was lifted from the rails, and Fees
body dropped TO the ground.
Coroner Ferd Garretson was sum-
moned and gave a permit for the re-
mova1 of the body. 1t was taken to
the home of Fees unmarried sister,
who keeps house for his one-time
lrhrother-in-law at 43 East avenue,
from where the funeral services will
\ be held.
The funerae services will be held
in St Mary's r. CSehurch tomorrow
morning at 9 O'CLOCK 1DtnEulent-
will follow In st. MaTy's cemetery
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-28
SUIT AGAINST
A POLICEMAN
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, Dec. 2S:-Judge
Booraem is assisting Judge Lloyd to-
day. He has before him the case of
Mrs. Violet Herman against Patrolman
Chris. Hanson, of Perth Amboy. Mrs.
Herman accuses the policeman Of as
saulting her in putting her out of the
meeting of the Mohawk Council Degree
of Pocahontas in Perth Amboy some
time ago.
AS was told at the time, Mrs. Herman
was formerly member Of the lodge,
but had been dropped. She moved to
New York and claims that she poined
lodge there. The Perth Amboy Lodge
refused to allow hersto attend the meet
ing here, and, when she refused to leave,
80 It is said, the policeman was called
to have her put out.
The witnesses called this morning
were Mrs. Herman herself, who told
her story and Mrs. Laura B. Antonides
who substantiated the statements made
by Mrs Herman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-28
LIBERAL DONATIONS
FOR THE CITY HOSPITAL

The following Christmas dona-
tions for the city hospital are ac-
knowledged:
Wood, from Kinsey Brothers;
pumpkins, turnips and canned fruit
from Mrs. Hollander, of Metuchen;
for the nurses, writing paper from
F. A. Seaman; dates, figs, raisins,
cherries and strawberries from S.
Scheuer & Sons, through Mr.. Jacob
sen; for the patients. large leather
rocker, Miss B. M. Bamber, super
intendent of the hospital; sheets,
pillow cases and childrens night
gowns from A Friend; large box of
holly from Mr.. Fullerton; candy for
Christmas tree, Mrs. William Voor-
hees; turkey, oranges, nuts and
candies from s. Scheuer & Sons.
through Mr.. Jacobsen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-28
CATHOliC iCS PAVE NO
NEW YEARS 3ISPENSATION

Next Friday is holiday of strict
obligation, and in honor of the day
special masses will be celebrated in
Catholic churches.
Contrary to expectations, no dis
pensation has been granted by the
holy father for the use of flesh meat
on New Years day. When Christ
mas falls on Friday, the privilege of
eating meat is extended to all Cath
olics, and there have been occasions
when the same privilege has been
given on New Years when the feast
occurred on Friday, but no order
has been given for this year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-28
MISSING SINCE
NIGHT OF F RACAS

Mrs. Louis Riverly reported to the
police last night that her husband has
been missing since Friday night. he
had trouble with Fred Pitcher, of 20
New Brunswick avenue last Friday af-
ternoon and DIR. NJ. 8. Meinzer took
fourteen stitches in his head. His wife
said that he got up in the middle of the
night, scantily clad, and went out. She
has not seen him since.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-28
WISH To HAVE EVERY
CHURCH PEW OCCUPIED

Again the choir scored a big success
in the Presbyterian church, last night
before an audience almost as large as
the preceding Sunday. Archer Taylor,
'cellist, assisted.
The pastor announced that the slogan
for next Sunday morning, the first ser
vice of the year, would be q Every Pew
Occupied - Each person was urged to
be present or send a substitute. "1f
that is impossible they may inform the
pastor Saturday afternoon. A commit
tee of young people win then endeavor
to find substitutes.
Two Of the Jerry McCsuley Mission
leaders, of 316 Water street, New York,
will take charge of the prayer meeting
Wednesday night at 7.45 O'Clock. Mr..
Longsdorf, the McCauley soloist, will
sing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-28
ANOTHER LECTURE FOR
WORKlNGMEN'S CIRCLE

At meeting of the Workingmen's
Circle, Local Branch No. 95, held in
Union Hall last night, the lecture
committee was instructed to arrange
another lecture to be given by L.
Rosensweig, of New York, in this
city.
At the next meeting Sunday, Janu-
airy 10, committee from the general
Office will be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-28
GOOD PLAY AT THE
MAJESTIC TONIGHT

A good play is booked for the Ma
jestic theatre tonight. "The Travelling
Salesman" is recognized as one of the
greatest successes that has been staged
in New York this season. The company
is an excellent one and those 300 laughs
are sure to come for those who attend
tonight. The cast is made up of some
well known players and those who are
looking for the real thing in perform
ances would do well to secure seats for
the play tonight.
The curtain goes up at s o'clock in
stead of at S:15, the usual time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-28
PRISONER KEEPS
NEIGHB0RS AWAKE

Joseph Kocik. twenty-eight years
old, of 655 State street, was arrest
ed at 1 o'clock this morning by
Patrolman Kozusko on complaint of
John Mikula, who said that Kocik
had assaulted him. The prisoner
was locked up in cell and yelled at
the top of his voice until after
o'clock this morning. The use of a
hose could not persuade him to de-
sist and people living near the lock-
up were kept awake several hours.
This morning he was able to ap-
pear in court, where Recorder Pick
ersgill fined him SIS. He had no
money and was locked up again.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-28
LIFT QUARANTINE ON
CATTLE AND PRODUCE
psotal sy United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire
Buffalo, Dec. 2S:-The abatement of
the cattle plague quarantine which will
release from shipment from the central
counties this state into other states
thousands of carloads of hay valued at
$10,000,000 will go into effect tomorrow.
No case of the foot and mouth disease
has been found in the cattle in the state
in the last nineteen days and the state
and federal authorizes are confident the
outbreak has been effectually smother
ed.