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Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
SERVICES IN
THE CHURCHES
Christmas Day to Be 0bserv-
ed by Congregations
Throughout the City.
HOURS FOR DEVOTIONS

There will be special Christmas
morning service in several of the
churches in this city tomorrow.
At st. Peters Episcopal church
there will be services at 7.45 and
1890 o'clock. At the Danish NJ. e.
church there will be q sunrise SER
vice at o'clock and another service
at 1890. There will be services at
both st. Stephens Danish Lutheran
and Our Saviour's Danish Lutheran
church at 1890 O'Clock. There will
be a communion service at the Holy
Cross Episcopal church at $50
O'Clock. There will also be services
in all of the Catholic churches. At
the new Italian Catholic church
there will be a mass and special SER
vice at midnight tonight; mass at S
O'Clock tomorrow morning and high
mass at 1890. There will be vespers
and benediction at 7.30 O'Clock to-
morrow night.
"Julotta' or early Christmas
morning service will be held at the
Swedish Congregational church to-
morrow morning at $50 O'Clock
sharp. A good program is promised
and Its first number will be the fam
GUS Psalm from the 10th Century,
composed by Archbishop J. o. Wallin
BE Greeted Glorious Morning Hour"
(Var halsad skona morgonstund) i.
The choir will sing few songs and
the pastor will deliver sermon on
the theme "Behold l bring you good
tidings Of great JOY" The public is
cordially invited to attend and there
by uphold this old and beautiful GUS
tom from the homeland.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
FEAR MAN HAS
BEENOROWNED

Mrs. George Hoffman, Of Wood
bri1ge, rerorted to the police this
morning that a man named Conover
had been missing since Monday
night, when he went out driving.
The horse, she said, was found
astray on Main street woodbridge.
late Monday night, and Tuesday
morning the wagon was found ia
Woodbridge creek by her husband.
AS no trace of the missing man s
whereabouts can be learned 1t is
feared that his body is in the creek.
The description of the missing
man furnished to the local police by
Mrs. Hoffman, is as follows: Forty
eight years old, six feet. two inches
In height, weight 230 pounds,
smooth face; wore long, grayish
black ulster, striped trousers, dark
coat and vest and a cap, when last
seen
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
TEACHERS OFF
FOR HOLIDAYS
Where Public School Instruc-
tors Will Spend the Christ
mas Vacation.
SOME TO REMAIN HERE

Many of the public school teach
ers left last night for their homes in
various states SO as to be with their
parents on Christmas and New
Years. Some OF the others, includ-
ing most of the high school faculty,
will leave this afternoon. A few
will remain in this city, but most of
them will spend Christmas many
miles from Perth Amboy.
Where some of the teachers will
go is given below: Principal E. H.
Kleinhans and family, Easton. Pa;
Prof. Williamson, Williamsport, Pa. !;
Prof. Ramsay and Mrs. Ramsay,
Stroudsburg, Pa; Miss Mary E.
Vaughan, Cleveland. o.; Miss Jean
Oliphant, Springfield, Mass; Miss
Esther Little, Towanda, Pa; Miss
Grace Hawk, Belvidere; Miss
Wright. Miss Howard, Miss Kendall
and MISS Washburn, Pottsdam, N
Y; Principal Hulse, Port Jefferson,
L. l.: Miss Sullivan, Haverstraw, n.
Y. Miss CAN'T, Frostburg, Md;
Miss Depue, Millbrook; Miss Col
burn, Oneonta. N. Y; Miss Fanny
Hunt, Carpentersville; Miss Martha
Morris, Hightstown; Miss Gibson
and Miss Kerry, Yonkers, N. Y;
Miss Hufford. Reading, Pa; Miss
shultz, shickshinny, Pa; Miss
Gates and Miss Jayne. Canton, N.
Y; Miss Clack, Buffalo. N. Y.
Superintendent s. e. Shull ex-
poets to leave Saturday for Bangor,
Pa, to visit his sister.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
HURT ON EVE
OF TRIP HOME
FOR HOLIDAY
Olaf 0lesen Terribly Injured
at Far Rockaway, Long Is
land, on a Sand Dredge.
RELATIVES HERE ARE
NOTIFIED OF ACCIDENT

After working last Sunday In order
that he might come home today and
spend Christmas with his father and
brothers in this city, Olaf Olesen,
twenty-one years old, has met with a
serious accident at Far Rockaway,
l., l., and is now in q serious condi-
tion in ST.. Joseph's hospital there.
Until month ago Olesen was en-
ployed by McMullen & McDermott,
the contractors who built the new
railroad bridge to South Amboy, but
was transferred to Far Rockaway
where the concern has large con-
tract. Monday afternoon he was
working on steam sand dredge in
the best Of spirits and with happy
thoughts of spending Christmas
among his old friends, when as he
walked by the engine the shaft of q
small pulley caught his left leg. His
trousers and boot were wound around
the whirling shaft and, in an instant,
his leg was snapped like match. The
force with which he was hurled to
the floor bruised his body in many
places, and one side of his head was
crushed.
Fellow workmen stopped the ma
chinery and freed him in time to
save his life and he was removed to
the hospital.
Word was sent to this city at once
and yesterday his brother, Ole Chris
Olesen, went to see him. The broth
er said this morning that, at the hos
pital yesterday, the doctors feared
that they would have to amputate
the broken leg, although every effort
was being made to save It, The in
1ured man is the son of Jorgen Ole
sen, of Brighton avenue, this city,
and formerly made his home with his
brother, Ole, who is married and who
lives at Al South First street.
He has two other brothers, John
and Jens Olesen, living here and a
brother, Gus Olesen, in the west. His
brothers. Ole and Jens, are employed
by Peter Rasmussen, and have
charge Of the fish stand on Smith
street, in front Of B. A. lessen g
butcher shop.
Steve .Janderup, of Market street,
who was close friend Of the injured
young man, received a letter from a
physician at the hospital last night,
stating that Olesen's condition was
serious. Mr.. Janderup expects to go
and see him tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
PENNSYLVANIA
RAILROAD
NON-TAX HERE
Says Its Property Is Taxed
by the State -CountyBoard
to Investigate.
SET HEARING SATURDAY
AT THE COUNTY SEAT

This city has turned IN more appli-
cations for tax appeals to the Mid
dleseX County Board of Equalization
OF Taxes than any other city, town or
district in the county. The last day
on which appeals could be received
was December 20, and from the date
of the recent hearing here until the
closing day, they came in quite heav-
lily, but nevertheless the number of
appeals this year is small in compar-
ison with the number received In
past years.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany has sent in appeals for every
parcel of its land assessed In this
county, numbering thirteen. They
appeal on the ground that the same
lands are taxable by the State Board
Clerk w. A. Spencer, of the Middle
sex County Board, will soon go to
Trenton to investigate those appeals.
If the State Board has taxed the
property that will be the end of II,
but, If it has not, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will have to pay
taxes in this county.
There will be z meeting OF the
County Tax Board at 10 O'Clock Sat
urday morning, at New Brunswick,
to set dates for hearing the final ap-
peals from the various districts The
following is the total number of ap-
peals from each district this year:
Perth Amboy, 2S; New Brunswick,
IA; Metuchen, 13; East Brunswick,
6; Jamesburg, . Raritan Township,
9; Woodbridge, 20; Township Of
Monroe, 4 Sayreville. 8: Madison
Township, 9; Highland Park, 2;
Spotswood, 2; South Amboy, 2;
South Brunswick, 2; and Piscataway.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
LATE TRAIN FROM NEW
YORK NEW YEARS EVE

The Central railroad has made
arrangements to run a late train
New Years eve for people living
along its line who wish to see the
old year out in New York. They
will run their usual II o'clock train
at 1892 from New York that night.
The Staten Island Rapid Transit
has made no special arrangements
to carry passengers to this city at
that time, but they will run their
usual train to this city, leaving New
York at 1890 O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
HEROIC RESCUE
AT N. Y. FIRE


New York, Dec. 24:-Achieving
one of the most spectacular rescues
ever witnessed at fire in New York,
Fireman Mullen, today, descended a
swaying extension ladder from the
fifth floor of a burning apartment
building in Harlem with an uncon-
scious woman, whose clothing were
In flames.
Only one death is reported as a
result OF the fire. but without the
heroism of the fire laddies there
would have been at least a score.
Daniel Friezzell is the dead man
and Mrs. Alice LOCKER was the wo-
man rescued. She, however, is ter
ribly burned and it is feared she will
die. Three firemen were slightly
burned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
LABOR LEADERS
WIREPROTESTS
Special by United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Washington, Dec. 24-Telegrams
were received by President Samuel
Gompers, of the American Fedora
tion of Labor, from labor leaders all
over the country, today, denouncing
the decision in the supreme court by
Justice Wright. The White House
is also flooded with messages of pro-
test, 1t was announced this morn
ing that the case will be carried up
to the Supreme Court of the United
States.
Members of every trades union In
this city and vicinity are planning for
mass meeting to be held probably
the early part of next week to dis
cuss the sentence of Samuel Gompers,
president of the American Federation
of Labor. Many of the union men
here are in sympathy with Gompers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
BIG BROKERAGE FIRM is
SUSPENDED FOR 3 YEARS

Special By United Press Wire
New York, Dec. 24:-Marshall
Spader and Company, one Of the
largest stock brokerage firms in New
York were suspended for three years
today by the governors of the New
York Stock Exchange because of
violation OF the rules Of the ex-
change in doing business I'm a man
ner inconsistent with justice and
equitable practice of trade"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
RELIEF CORPS HAS v
POSTPONED ELECTION

For the second time the election
Of officers of the Woman's Relief
Corps was postponed last night on
account of a quorum not being pres
ent. Another effort will be made
next Wednesday to have a meeting
for the purpose of electing officers
for the ensuing year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
FIGHTING IN
VENEZUELA
Special BY United Press Wire.

Special by United Press Wire.
Caracas, Dec. 23, via Willemstad
Dec. 24:-In a clash this afternoon
between thousands of people who
gathered for demonstration in sup
port of President Gomez and the
remnant of Castro's party. two anti
Castroists were killed and one hun
dred injured on both sides. Only
the arrival of troops while the fight
was at its height prevented heavy
loss of life
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
SESSION OF
TERRA GOTTA WORKERS

Another special meeting of the
Brick, Tile & Terra Gotta Workers
Union is scheduled to be held Satur-
day night In Union hall Prominent
speakers will be present and work
ers in all branches of the clay indus
try are invited.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
Odd Fellows! Notice! !

The members of Lawrence Lodge
No. 81. I. o. o. F., are hereby noti-
fed that the regular meeting of the
lodge will be held tonight, by order
of the noble grand.
CHAS. F. MOORE. Sec.
21329-12-24-1t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
A. SaIz & Go. to leave
Perth kmhoy

very, very soon. Their stock of dry
goods, etc, is being sacrificed. so
hurry If you want the BEST Bar
gains Ever Known"
21257-12-22-sts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
End Recount Monday.

Special TO tho EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, Dec. 24:-The
New Brunswick recount will be fin
ished Monday. Justice Bergen is ex-
pected here Tuesday to pass upon the
ballots held over for him to decide.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
RAIN FOR CHRISTMAS.

The weather forecast for Perth
Amboy and vicinity is threatening
weather with probably rain or snow
late tonight and Friday. Rising tenn
perature fresh to strong southerly
winds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24

LOST-Gold watch, initials A. McC.,
between $50 High street and First
National Bank. Reward il returned
to News ONCE.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24

Evening Glass N. J. Law School
33 Il. Park ST., Newark, opens Jan.
4. Regents preliminary bar exam.
course: prospectus sent.
20417-11-1S-W-F =.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24

Bring your children TO Wolff's
to see Santa Claus, who will give
them a toy absolutely free.
21129-12-1S-6t%
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
CHILD BITTEN ON
FACE AND WRIST

Albert Kachanbi, four years old,
of Chapman avenue, was badly Bit
ten by a dog about the face and
wrist near his home this morning.
He was removed to his home and at.
tended by DR.. c. I. Silk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24

Bring your children TO VOLTS
to see Santa Claus, who will give
them a toy absolutely free.
2112s-12-1S-6ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
Xmas Goods
About I.2 Price

as these and all other goods In the
dry goods store of A. Salz & Co.,
Perth Amboy, must be sold out
21257-12-22-St$
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24

Bring your children to Wolff's
to see Santa Claus, who will give
them toy absolutely free.
21129-12-1 S-6ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
I KNOW 1T!

1 bought my furniture at Leon 6
126 Smith street.
21260-12-22-3ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
OH. YES!

You can save money at Leon &
Roessler's. 126 Smith street.
7 21260-12-22-3t"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24

Yuletre afholdes Washington Hall
den 26 December af d. B. S. No. &C
hvortil medlemmer med Familen
indbydes Kometeen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24

Bring your children to- VOLTS
to see Santa Claus, Who will give
them toy absolutely free.
21129-12-1S-6t%
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24

Bring your children to VOLTS
to see Santa Claus, who will give
them toy absolutely free.
21129-12-1S-6ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24

Bring your children to Wolf's
to see Santa Claus, who will give
them toy absolutely free.
2t129-12-1S-6t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
OH. YES!

You can save money at Leon &
Roessler's, 126 Smith street.
21260-12-22-3t"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24

An anchor to windward-an ad In
the EVENING NEWS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
/ KNOW IT,

l bought my furniture at Leon &
126 Smith street.
21260-12-22-3ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24
OH, YES!

OH, YES!
You can save money at Leon &
Roessler's, 126 Smith street.
21260-12-22-3t"
Let the NEWS tell your wants.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-12-24

7212S7-12-23-3ts
The Detroit times., 1908-12-29
BY BEATRICE FAIRFAX.

Nancy flung her small person into 4
low rocking chair and gazed at the
Spinster Lady. her pretty face dis.
torted by pout
We'll" said that lady mildly, when
you have quite finished pouting and
rocking my poor little chair OFF its
legs. perhaps YOU will condescend to
explain yourself, Mrs. Nancy"
Nancy laughed and ceased her fur
ious rocking, but the pout still linger-
ed at thu corners OF her red mouth.
Dick and | are angry AT each 9TH
er." she said finally, terribly angry"
"Deary me; but that does sound. SER
lious." said the Spinster Lady. trying
hard not to smile. for Nancy and Dick
mad been terribly angry" several
times during their brief courtship and
marriage, and so far the little domestic
tempests mad indeed bred in a teacup.
A Real Fuss This Time.
All, you needn't smile" said Nancy
aggrievedly. This is real fuss, this
time: We have not spoken for two
days"
Why. Nancy. girl" and the smile
lied from the Spinster Lady's lips.
What do you mean? Surely you and
Dick have not really quarreled?"
That's what" said Nancy. slangiIy
and defiantly; but even as she spoke
her lips quivered and two big tears
brimmed the gray eyes.
There was silence for moment. Toe
Spinister Lady, experienced heart
though she was. felt rather at a loss
as TO how 10 cope with the differences
OF these young married lovers.
Rule That Works Both Ways.
Nancy broke the silence ITS
about Christmas" she explained. Dick
wants TO go TO his people. want
to go TO mine. Neither will give in.
so suppose II will end in our staying
at home or each going 10 our own ram
lily"
But you would not be happy If you
separated your first Christmas"
mo. OF course not; and that's why
I think Dick is SO selfish not to come
with me"
The Detroit times., 1908-12-29
From Another Point of View

The Klauee S its
friends
Probably a bicycle
really with his why
doesn't he build Pttshurg bigger jail
the Glazier trial until after election
We to
recklessy
the
in heard the
a her musical voice
has
the
viii n
nae.
wors Of il
hill Sunday n
comm of
agricultural in of
for him.
to ell $ good for
a public speaker supplemented Methodist
citing species of enough swallow
attacked nonee
which politely
swa that
The Detroit times., 1908-12-29
BY JOS E P II O. lie N

I had rather a liking for the big, awk-
ward. forceful man who had worked
/ his way from nothing TO a position in
which he might treat with govern
ments and kings-to an industrial
that Brachard was capable Of taking
whatever position he wanted for him
self. socially or otherwise.
While the party was in progress
Max encountered his mother in the
drawing room. where they were join
ed by the marquis. The marquise had
just heard in the card room some new
anecdote about Max which had made
her ears Jingle with rage, and she
had communicated her anger TO the
quiescent marquis.
Max. came here TO find you. to
tell you for the last time that | do
not intend TO put up with your be-
havior any longer she said abrupt
ly.
Son Taunts the Marquise.
Max was at first surprised and then
amused. His mothers anger always
amused him and he treated his father
more as an animated joke than a par
ent
You know the trouble we've been
in for a year. since your sisters mar
riage. the marquise continued.
II don't see any trouble Max said
with cheerful optimism. I'm a year
you've paid off all your debts and
made a million on the stock ex-
change"
1T is not a question of money" the
marouise interrupted, with increas-
ing irritation. You know very we'll
to what annoyances, and distress |
allude"
II know; ! know" Max said. sooth-
.ingly. Your son-in-law's name Is
Brachard and he's an Apache. And
YOU should dance for JOY. Such men
are not gotten hold of every day
Max was laughing. His mother
looked at him as II she failed to com.
prehend such complete obtuseness.
There are some cases where
laughter is bad taste" she said, stiff
fly.
WHY" Max asked innocently.
why? We bear one OF the oldest
names in France
One of the four oldest" the Mar
quis Honore d'Andeline interpolated
pompously.
Cafe Boast Reaches Family.
And unfortunate circumstances
Obliged us To give our daughter to
Oh. Jacques Brachard is good
enough fellow. and I'm very fond o.
him" the marquise asserted, virtu-
ously. But his birth his life. his
profession did not permit him to
think of an alliance with people Of
our birth The world. OF course. I'M
derstood and blamed us. Since then
we have lost-a great deal of prestige
and many friends.
And we delight in the persecu-
tionE Max summed ur gcnially.
Not at all !" his mother said. STIFF
nv And / think IL is pretty hard
mat our own son sides against us.
"Oh. Jet up on IL, mother; all this
rowd,-dow because | like to- have a
GOOD time. Nobody knows anything
about IT,"
Don't they? Yesterday in a sa.
loon where Won spend your nights. the
Abbaye-I don't remember the rest
OF the name
De Theme" Max prompted.
Yes. Thclme: you played the bur
foon I'm disgusting manner, You
publicly stated how you managed to
make money.
lis II possible Max exclaimed.
You heard that
CContinued TomorrowJ
The Detroit times., 1908-12-29

There is really no limit to the alb
surdities and impossibilties which
occur to us In dreams. Memory IN Its
oagernesS 10 do its work without tie
aid or restraining hand OF reason.
brings forward deeds, faces, scenes,
actions OF pictures which have but the
slightest connection, and should that
not be enough? Imagination takes a
hand. and fabricates a long and de-
tailed explanation which would be in
stantly rejected by reason IL the latter
were awake.
Time and space seem suddenly anal
hilated and we dream in second, or
even much less than that. things that
would take weeks and sometimes evel
Years to pass. A shot may be fired In
the neighborhood and the ear just be
able TO convey the message Before
the sound has entirely died away the
sleeper may have dreamed OF travels
in foreign lands. quarrels, battles, etc.
1T the end OF which the shot. explosion
Ter thunder, whatever 1t may be IN the
dream. occurs: and then the sleeper
awakes 10 find the echo OF The real
shot which startled him on his fan
ciful dream still lingering in the room.
Technical World
The Detroit times., 1908-12-29
"San1S0n!''

, take the position OF social leader, she
| could find no one 10 follow her. All
. the other ancient families that had
| consoled her days of poverty resented
the alliance with enormous riches
which she had brought about, and re-
manned away.
Honore Stout and Foolish.
Her husband, the Marquis Honore
d'Andelihe, a stout. pompous, foolish
and sadly henpecked old man, was
codly received at the clubs in which
he had inherited membership along
with his title. The misery OF Anne
Marie was obvious. and only their
son. Max. who had chosen his own
society at Maxim's and the cafes.
seemed 10 find real 10y in their affiu-
ence.
The guests who still Hocked 10 their
card parties and suppers were the
ones they would have desired least ln
former years. Max, who had gathered
a good DIT OF cafe philosophy, summe !
up the situation 10 Govain, who, after
his stormy interview with Grace Ri
iherford. protested against her pres
ence in the house.
do you know, | am surprised that
your mother continues TO receive hei,
Govain said virtuously.
why. she's our cousin Max said,
tolerantly.
We'll. your Aunt Armoran doesn't
hesitate 10 put her off on you
Max Sees jacques Worth.
You know. my dear fellow Max
explained lightheartedly, the Amor
ans have closed their doors and re-
fuse To receive me. Since we joined
the troop OF Brachard, society looks
askance at us and our rooms are
somewha empty, But have patience,
Jessie. AS soon as society begins 10
flock around us again we will repay
orr cousin Grace for her fidelity,
promise YOU. by showing her the door.
Then YOU will no longer be made a
martyr"
lie slapped Govain jovially on the
back, causing the worthy duellist TO
turn away in disgust, muttering
You idiot.
Max. whatever his inherited social
premdices might have been. was a
clever enough youth 10 know that
Jacques Brachard. his brotherin-law.
WAS worth a dozen OF Goyain. He
The Detroit times., 1908-12-29
When Married Lovers Disagree
Tb: Spinstey Lady Mende, Of Broken Hearts.

And how about you, little woman?
Does Dick think il is selfish in you not
10 go with him."
Nancy hung her head. Il suppose
So she said. but | do SO want To
see mother and the girls. Dick says
his mother is old and that she feels
it might be her last Christmas and
she has set her heart on having all
her children about her, but with
tremendous sigh. Il do want TO see
my own precious mother more than
anything in the world"
Nancy" said the Spinster Lady
softly, come here TO me"
She stroked the curly brown head
as it rested against her knee.
DO you know, dear little girl. I'm
going To advise you to go with Dick.
even though you are longing for your
own people"
"A wife's duty lies with her husband.
dear and this Christmas Dicks duty
lies clear before him. He should do
as his mother wishes"
The young wife gave FESTIVE sigh,
md the Spinster Lady talked softly
on.
The Real Right of the Case.
1T is 10 that mothers wise and
tender training that you owe your
splendid husband, Nancy. She has
made MIN the fine fellow that he IL,
and IL he should fail 10 grant this re-
queSt--which may be her last, for she
is fiail and old-he would not be the
Dick whom YOU have learned 10 love
so well would he?"
NO said Nancy in a muffled voice,
Il suppose not"
Go with him to his people. Nancy.
and go chcerfully Don't be a blot on
his pleasure. Your own dear mother
knows how well YOU love her. and. be-
lieve ne. she will be proud OF her un.
selfish little daughter"
The two women sat in silence in
he frelit dusk and presently the
younger raised her pretty flushed face.
I'll CO. she said pravely, ''and I'll
go cheerfully. and help make the
incest kind OF Christmas for my hus-
band and his people. Good-by. my
dear counsellor"