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Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
CITY IN DARKNESS
FOR over A MINUTE

1t is highly probable that the work of
some mischievous youngsters was the
cause of the Public Service transmits
sion line being burned in two last night
which resulted in the city being in
darkness for one minute and a half.
The main transmission line conveying
electricity to this city from Metuchen
was burned over at New Brunswick
and Amboy venue at $3.50 O'Clock.
From what has been learned through
an investigation caused by local Public
Service officials, it seems that some
boys threw a piece of wire over the
two transmission lines. A short circuit
was caused and the parted wire dropped
to the ground causing a dangerous cleo
trieal display. Those who saw the lines
fall were almost panic stricken, but
the quick action of Public Service men
caused the power to be shut off and
turned into the trolley line from which
the city was supplied until repairs were
completed at l1:20 O'Clock.
Three gangs Of men set out to find
the trouble. One started from Metuch-
en-, one from Fords and one from this
city. The Perth Amboy gang discov.
cred the trouble. A piece of wire that
had been burned in several places was
found under the spot where the break
occurred, which supports the contention
of those that believe the trouble was
caused by boys. Similar trouble has
occurred in that neighborhood and both
detectives Of the Public Service and
the local police will keep watch in the
future.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
FIRE BRIGADE
CAST SECURED
Play for Benefit of Eagle
Hose Go. December IA.

The principal characters for the
coming production of the great fire
play, The Fire Brigade" which
Eagle Hose and Chemical Company
are to present at Proctor's theatre on
wednesday evening, December IA,
as a benefit to their hose company.
have now been secured, and are be-
Ing rehearsed three and four nights
each week in the parlors of the COM
pany.
Manager belong states that the
local talent secured by the company
for him have thus far proven most
satisfactory, which gives promise of
a good production, at least as good
and possibly better than the one pre-
sented here about three years ago.
The boys are out selling the ex-
change tickets for the play and seem
to have no trouble in disposing of
them. which proves the Fire Bri-
gade" made good when here before,
and many will want to see it again.
The play Is without doubt the
strongest and most realistic produc-
ton ever attempted here by local
talent. Bear in mind that the Proc
tor vaudeville show and 1.-THE Fire
Brigade" will be presented on the
above date as one show and at one
price for both shows. The rest of
the talent required to make up the
cast of fifty people, will be secured
as fast as possible and placed under
rehearsal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
PEOPLE TO RIDE
ON IST. P. R. R. TRAIN

Many local people will be in New
York today on recreation trips, the
parties having been arranged for the
express purpose of coming home on
the first train out of the new Penn
s~ylvania station in the heart of New
York which will connect with the
Perth Amboy accommodation out of
Manhattan Transfer, a new station
on the Jersey side between Harrison
and Jersey City. The train out of
the new depot will be a shuttle train
leaving at 1902 o'clock tomorrow
morning. 1t will connect at Manhat-
tan Transfer with the train for this
city at 1917.
According to law, all tunnel-using
trains must be of steel construction
and as all trains giving service to
this part of the state are mainly of
wood, Perth Amboy will get practi-
cally nc direct service from the new
depot. There will be .one Long
Branch train running out of the new
station, however.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
NEW LIFE EVIDENT AT
HOLY CROSS CHURCH

Holy Cross, the Episcopal Mission,
at Washington street and Johnson
avenue, has taken on a new lease of
life. For some time past interest
waned until only a few of the faith
full attended morning prayer on Sun
days.
Last May st. Paul's Chapter Of the
Brotherhood of st. Andrew, of New
ark, requested that the mission be
placed under their charge. The Rev.
H.. A. L. Sadtler, head of the Associ-
ate Mission. readily granted their re-
quest and they oon began their
work under the leadership of Mr.. w.
Gilbert Condit, a student for holy
orders. From that time on the peo-
pie of Holy Cross began to work in
such manner that good results were
soon attained and the membership
increased.
Last Sunday morning was very
well attended and in the evening a
short service was held marking a
new movement for the mission. The
service was exceptionally well at
tended considering 1t was the first
effort In this direction. The church
was well filled. The fact of the
large number who attended this SER
vice demonstrated that the people
of that section of the city demand an
evening service. Mr.. Sadtler has
willingly agreed to their de-
mand and the evening services will
be held regularly. Mr.. Condit will
have charge. Mr.. Sadtler will also
arrange at different times to have va
rious, clergynlen preach at this SER
vice. The staff of the Associate mis-
sion is now made up of very elo-
quent and powerful preachers.
The Thanksgiving service was
well attended and the church was
beautifully decorated. An import
ant feature of the work is the choir
at the morning service. The choir Is
under the direction of Mr.. John E.
Beirlenback, of Newark. A choir is
formed for the evening SER
vices. The church also maintains a
school which is well attend
ed by the children of the neighbor-
hood. Miss Florence Garretson Is
the directress and has for her able
assistant Miss Marjorie Booz.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
SPECIAL SERMON FOR
JR. 0. U. A. M. COUNCIL

The First Baptist church, on Fay
cite street, has invited the Junior
Mechanics to meet for their annual
service with them Sunday evening
Middlesex Council, No. 63, has ac-
cepted the invitation, and will attend
in a body. Other members of the
order, living in the vicinity, are also
cordially invited to be present.
The pastor of the church, Rev.
William H. Bawden, will preach on
the subject: What Ideals Shall
Predominate?" The choir has pre-
pared special music, under the lead
ership of Ernest S. Hilsdorf. The
service will commence promptly at
At the morning service, at
1890, Mr.. Bawden will speak on
when a Christian is Worth His
Salt"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
ROYAL ARCAkUM To
WESTFIELD MONDAY

Middlesex Council, No. 100, Roy
al Arcanum. of this city, expects to
play an important part in the large
class initiation that is to take place
in the council chamber OF Fireside
Council, Westfeld, Monday night. On
this occasion Horace !. Bowen, of
Rhode Island, supreme regent of the
order, will be present and make an
address.
This will be the first time the SUI
preme regent has ever visited in this
section and every member of the or
der in this city should try and get
out to this affair. The local council
is going from here by special troll
ley a leaving from in front of
their rooms in Odd Fellows hall at
7:15 o'clock. The car will make a
stop at Woodbridge and Railway to
take on the Arcanumites from those
two places.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
MRS. BENTON BUYS
WATER ST. PROPERTY

Mrs. Cleveland i. Benton, who has
just returned from a tour of the prin-
cipal cities of the world, has recently
purchased of Axel Olsen, property in
Water street, known as the Baldwin
estate"
Mrs. Benton will have the old house
torn down and a handsome new struc-
ture will take its place, which she ex-
poets to have completed by the early
part of the coming ummer, She in
tends to utilize this as a residence for
herself and has certainly chosen one
OF the prettiest spots on the water front
for a home.
The property in question is situated
in Water street, just south of Lewis
street and lies next to the Beekman
house. The transfer was effected
through the agency of Boynton Brothers
Company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
DOCTORS AUTOS HAVE
SERIES OF ACCIDENTS

DR.. G. w. Tyrrell and DR.. M. s.
Meinzer have figured in a chapter of
minor accidents. the past three
nights. Both of them ran into the
same hole in Cortlandt street Thurs
day night. DIR. Tyrrell's machine
was damaged to the extent of a bent
truss, a broken steering gear, a bent
axle, and the a of DR.. Meinzer was
damaged underneath. The machines
OF both physicians struck a beer keg
that had been left to mark the dam
gerous hole, but there was no light
on it. DR.. Meinzer touched the keg
lightly, but DR.. Tyrrell came along.
ran into the hole, struck the key
and carried it a hundred feet, final
ly stopping up against the curb.
Another time DR.. Tyrrell almost
upset in a sand pile and on n
other occasion he ran into a number
of old wagons in Division street
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
SHIPPING NEWS

Steamer Harald has entered port from
Tampieo.
Steamer Maraeas has cleared for New
York.
Schooner James Fl. Hoyt, bound
from South Amboy for Salem, sailed
from Boston, Mass, yesterday.
Schooner Florence Howard, OF
New York, arrived at Roosevelt on
Wednesday.
Barges No. 4, bound for Glastou-
burg, and Richard Jackson, for
Newport, cleared from Port Read
ing yesterday.
British schooner Cora May, Of
South Amboy, bound for st. John,
arrived at Portsmouth, N. H., yester-
day.
Tug Cheektowaga, towing barges
Braft and Berkshire, from 5n,
for Peaeh Amboy, passed Vineyard
Haven, ass yesterday, also tug
IWyomir towing barges Black Bird
and Bit IN. from Boston, for this
ci
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
HOME FOR AGED ASKS
FOR TAX REDUCTION

The Home for the Aged Of Middle
Sex County has filed an application
with Clerk William A. Spencer of the
County Board of Taxation to have
the assessment of 5000 on the
Home cancelled. The institution Is
purely a charitable one and steps are
therefore being taken to hold it ex-
empt from taxation under the law
with respect to church and other
property used for charitable pur-
poses. The Home property is stu
aztec at I'll High street. 1t was pur-
chased from DR.. ]. L. Lund.
The only other appeal filed to date
Is by Jens P. Westergaard against
Perth Amboy. He seeks to secure a
reduction 800 to $4,000.
This makes the total number of ap-
peals filed to date ffty-two.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
kREIELSHEIMER ERECTS
LARGE STREET CLOCK

Louis Kreielsheimer is erecting a
street clock in front of his iewelry es-
tablishment at 1913 Smith street. The
clock will be illuminated at night; it
will have a forty-ineh dial and it is
guaranteed not to vary over half a min
ute q month from the correct time. It
will be operated by weights. The clock
is made by the Thomas people who are
Just about to increase the size of the
Colgate clock in the Hudson river from
a forty foot dial toSa ,seventy-fve foot
dial.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
GUT DOWN TREES AT
BUCHANAN PROPERTY

The Shade Tree Commissions
wood choppers reached the prop
erty of William Buchanan, at State
and Smith streets, this morning. and
proceeded to cut down the trees, this
operation being in the course of
progress to the Central railroad
tracks from the ferry
Mr.. Buchanan made practically
the only objection to the present
plan for improvement, but the city
authorities regarded the appeal of
the merchants for an unobstrueted
business thoroughfare in connection
with the white way" Improvement
with favor and the trees continue to
fall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
cYGlIST STRUCK BY
WAGON AND INJURED

John Frels, an employe of George
Haney, was Knocked from a wheel at
Penn and Washington streets last
night and sustained 2 hreken rib.
besides q number Of Commissions
about the body. The accident oc-
cured as Freis was riding his wheel
on Washington street. He accident
ally eollided with a horse and wagon
that was turning from Penn street
into Washington street. He is an
der the care Of DR.. g. w. Tyrreli.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
To BURY MRS. CANNON
AT KlECSBRIDCE, n. Y.

The funeral. of Mrs. B. M. Cannon.
who died yesterday morning. will be
held Monday morning at 1890
o'clock in st. Johns church, Kings
bridge, Borough of the Bronx, New
York. The interment will be In St.
Raymond's cemetery, Westchester
county, New York. The body will be
taken from this city tomorrow after
noon on the 1:05 o'clock train over
the Pennsylvania railroad, leaving at
the State street station. 1t will rest
at 3,043 Bailey avenue, Kingsbridge,
the former home of Mrs. Cannon.
until the funeral.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26

At a meeting of Mohawk Council No.
SO, Degree of Pocahontus, last night
Mrs. Hans s.. Smith, chairman of the
committee in charge Of the tenth an
nual ball council, reported that every
thing for that affair was being rapidly
completed. The ball will be held in
Washington hall Saturday, December
10 and promises to exceed all former
events of its kind. Professor Steinhau-
orchestra will furnish the music
for the dancing that is to start at
eight o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
OBITUARY
CARL CHRISTENSEN.

Carl Christensen, forty years old, died
night at the home of Andrew Ben
son, 442 Smith street, after an illness
of about two weeks. Several years ago
Mr.. Christensen was in the employ Of
the Public Service Corporation at the
local car barn as q starter and helper.
He was unmarried, and resided with
Mr.. Benson; who adopted him many
years ago., it IS said, as his son. He
a member Of Court Anboy, No. 5S,
ForesteEs of America The funeral will
be held from his late residence tomofs
row afternoon at tNo o'eloek, with I'M
terment in Alpine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26

Fred BRIGGS, who is visiting
friends in New York, will see Ade-
line Genee at the Globe theatre to-
day in Charles Dillingham's play,
'The Bachelor Bellies"
Miss Grace Hawk, who has been
i'll for several days, with tonsilitis, is
now able to be out again.
Miss Charlotte Father of New
York, spent Thanksgiving day with
her parents in Kearny venue
Mrs. w. j. Lansley, of Rector
street, is a New York visitor today.
Mr.. and Mrs. George H. Coates, of
Lewis street, have returned from
Richmond Hill, Long Island, where
they spent the holiday with relatives.
Lawrence Coates will spend the
weekend there.
Mrs. Clinton Felch, of T~ottenville,
vas in town last evening.
Mrs. John w. Beekman is a New
York visitor today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Sofield, of
Kearny avenue, entertained relatives
Thursday.
Miss Blanche Lansley is attending
a theatre party in New York today
with a number of former school
mates from Fort Edward Institute.
Mrs. Eliza Crowell leaves today
for an extended visit with her niece,
Mrs. Cogan, at Folsom.
Mrs. Joseph Bruck and daughter were
guests of friends in New York yester-
day.
Miss Laura Ramsay was a guest of
friends last evening in New York.
Howard Reynolds, of Rector street,
was a New York visitor yesterday.
Miss Ria Roessler's straw ride that
was scheduled for last night was post
poned.
Joseph Kelly, of Center street, and
Edward Clinchey, of Broad street, have
returned home after a visit of several
days in Atlantic City. The trip was
made by auto.
Charles Gregg, of Market street, has
returned home after visiting his mother
in Port Jervis, n. Y.
Miss Ruth Dunn, of Woodbridge, Wis
tied at the home of her sister in Wash
ington street, yesterday afternoon.
Ira st. John, a student at Lehigh
College, is spending a few days with his
parents in Hall avenue.
Julius Guttman, of New Brunswick
avenue, a student at the Long Island
College Hospital, is spending a few days
with his parents.
George Fullerton, of New Bruins
wick avenue, spent Thursday at the
home of friends in South Amboy.
Miss Pauline Philo, of State street,
has returned home after visiting
friends in New York.
Miss Rose Anderson, of Prospect
street, SPENT Thursday as the guest
of friends in South Amboy.
John Halpin, of Smith street,
spent Thursday with friends In New
York.
Philip Smith, of State street, has
returned home after visiting friends
in Keyport.
Miss Gertrude Schroeder, of
Kearny avenue, who has been at the
home of friends in New Brunswick,
has returned home.
Miss Helen Sokolinski, of the
State Normal School at Trenton, is
spending her vacation at the home
of her mother in Gordon street.
Charles Krish, of Elizabeth, has re-
turned home after being entertained
by friends in Hall avenue. s
Thomas and Joseph Deegan. of Hall
avenue, spent the holiday with friends
in New York.
Thomas Anderson, of New Brunswick
avenue, has returned home after visit
ing friends in New York.
Louis Lobel, of Railway, has returned
home after visiting friends in State
street.
Mrs. John r. Reich, Of Washing
ton street, was entertained by
friends in Easton, Pa, yesterday.
William Kreudle, of Buckingham
avenue, spent Thursday with friends
in New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
TELL STORY OF THE
MAN WHO PLEASES GOD

About every mar in the world is
aiming to please somebody in his
life. Some are trying to please wife
and children, and some brothers and
sisters. Others are making an effort
to please friends or chums, or asso-
ciates. Not a few try hardest OF all
to please themselves. On tomorrow
evening, at the Simpson Methodist
church, the pastor, DIR. Wilding, will
tell the story Of the man who pleased
God
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
Case Was Dismissed.

George Ignatz, of Alpine street,
appeared before Recorder Pickers-
gill last night as complainant against
John zebraczky and Vincent Bern
jak, both of 400 Kamm street, whom
he charged with throwing a stone
through the window of his home.
could not prove the identity
of the men in connection with the
case and the matter was dismissed
by the court. Joseph Stricken APP
peared for the defendants.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
PLAN FOUNDATION FOR
WOODBRIDGE MONUMENT

Forrest L. Smith, OF the firm of
Mason & Smith, civil engineers, is
preparing plans for retaining walls
and foundation for a soldiers and
sailors monument to be unveiled at
Main street and Railway avenue.
Woodbridge, next May. The monu-
ment, which will be OF granite, is in
honor of the Woodbridge heroes who
fell in the Civil War.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
lawmakers Meet Tomorro,v

Pc Ambo Loft, No. 500, Hay
makers, expect to have a large gath
ering at It's meeting In Red Men han
tomorrow afternoon, when two can
didates will be taught the art of
pitching hay. All hayseeds in town
are expected to be on deck to help
in the work. Refreshments are
promised after the meeting
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
Special Music at Baptist Church.

There will be special music in con-
nection with both morning and even
Ing service at the First Baptist
church tomorrow. In the morning
the choir will sing the anthem,
Thou Crownest the Year" Fears's,
at the evening service, when the PAS
tor, Rev. William H. Bawden,
breaches a special sermon to the Jr.
o. U. A. M. The choir will sing the
anthem, Il Will Bless the Lord"
James and Mr.. Roberts will sing a
solo, Father of Light" Adams. Ern-
est Hiisdorf will preside at the or
gan,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
Civil saruica Exa,nx

Two men, one from this city, and the
other from out of town, appeared at the
postofice this morning to take the *
aminations for the position of watch
man and fireman in the custodian ser
vice here. The examinations were held
under the supervision of the local Board
Of Civil Service Examiners.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
TO WITNESS NEEDING.

Mrs. Bertha Smiling and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Perelman and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Meyer Karkus
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Sosin
and family. Mr.. and Mrs, /. Alpern
and Mrs. B. Sosnow, of this city,
will attend the wedding of Irving
Bennes and Miss Sylvia Gilman.
which will be solemnized at Clinton
Hall, New York, tomorrow after
noon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
Obligated One Oandldate

One candidate was obligated by
Perth Amboy Nest No. 1927, Order
OF Owls. at It's meeting in Eagle hall
last night Owing To the small at
tendance of the members the degree
work was not conferred on the can
didate. but instead it was put over
until the next meeting. +
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
Dexters Win at south River.

The Dexter A. G. basketball aggre-
cation journeyed to South River last
night where it captured a victory by
a score of 81 to II. A fair-sized fol-
lowing accompanied the team.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
Nc Necessity.

pcrdida lat the candy pulling
Where do we wash u hands2 Myr-
tilla-oh, we don't have to do that
Pulling the candy makesthen beaun-
fully white and ciean-Chicago Trih
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
look the Second Man.

Took the Second Man.
One evening recently a well to do
bachelor volunteered to teach a sprlght-
ly young widow the game of checkers.
He quite overlooked the possibilities of
the game.
There. now; it's still your move"
he exclaimed to the lady shortly after
the game had commenced. "You have
taken only n a and you are
bound to take another"
Thanks for your advice" said the
widow sweetly. Suppose | take you,
then?"
She did subsequently,.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
POPULAR COUPLE TO WED.

Chris Sandbeck and Miss Madeline
M. Erickson will be married in st.
Mary's R. C. church at 8 O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon, December Z.
Miss Erickson is a popular young
lady of this city and is a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Erickson. Mr..
Sandbeck is also popular and is
bookkeeper at the Ely-Norris Safe
Company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
PARTY.

A theatre party will be enjoyed
this evening in New York by local
people. After taking dinner at the
Cafe Martin. they will go to see the
"Blue Bird" In the party will be
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Ramsay, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. w. Jones, Miss Laura Ram
say and Miss Ruth Jones.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26
CITY BRIEFS

"A meeting of Liberty Couaef
Daughters Of Liberty was held in Fores.
ter hall last night.
"A short meeting Of Lawrence
Lodge, Odd Fellows, was held las
nighs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-11-26

The members of the Emerald Sewing
Club met with Miss Margaret Donnley,
at her home in Broad street last night.
After the sewing session a social time
was had and refreshments were served.
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FRENCH MAID OF ALL WORK.

Multifarious Duties OF Bonne ON =
salary OF $40 Month.
In Paris the post OF servant is not an
easy one; this Is. of course. judging
the household to be one Of ordinary
means, with one maid or two at the
very most. An average French fam
fly having an income between 10000
and $4,000 francs q year (which Is
considered comfortable here) will en-
ploy one maid She Is known as q
bonnie tout faire, maid OF all work.
and the care Of the entire household
falls to her. Blanche Alder Van Bu-
rem, writing In the Woman Beautiful,
says she rises at about o'clock,
cleans the boots, brushes skirts and
coats and prepares the traditional
French breakfast OF coffee and rolls.
She then takes the little ones to
school, as no children Of good family
go out alone. Upon her return mad
anne perhaps has Strengthened the bed
rooms and b ready to so out to mar
ket With the maid Sometimes the
bonnie does the buying alone, eepe,
ciAlly whom she has been with the
family some time or has gained the
confidence of her mistress. When
luncheon = safely On its way Tho mis-
tress keeps IN eye On its progress While
thu bonnie eoes for the children.
Luncheon d The hrst important meal
ii The French home arfd c0tI1isk1 Of
m esIv ar fiistlnt- d3N1f 4 ss2nla ~ $780,
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TOOK THE GUARDS PLACE.
DR.. Dy1es ShoaldereA : Gun and

Or. Byles sho.ldereA : Gun ana
Kept Himself fron Escapfng.
One Of the most famous Of the old
Puritan divines was DR.. Mather Byles.
who was the first pastor Of the Hollis
Street congregational church. to
which he ministered for more than 10
years.
DR.. Byles was famous as humorist
and Wit, and innumerable anecdotes
are related Of his clever qujps and re-
torts. He was q jealous Tory and
warmly advocated the cause Of "the
mother country" against the colonies
IN November. TIT, he was arrested as
Tory, tried, convicted and sentenced
to be confined on board q guard ship