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Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
MISS HANSON
WINS PRIZE
IN SPELLING

The weekly spelling match at
Trainers Business College yesterday
showed quite an Improvement over
all previous matches. AS previously
stated, a gold class pin was to be
awarded, II ten lessons were spelled
Yesterday Miss Lena Esakov, OF Me-
tuchen; Miss Elizabeth Coughlin, Of
this city, and Miss Henrietta Hanson,
OF Plainfeld. were standing when the
tenth lesson was finished. Then
came the struggle for the pin. Miss
Hanson won at the end OF the
twelfth lesson.
Those who secured positions this
week were; Frank Phillips, OF
South Amboy, at Sewaren; Ernest
Petersen and William Hill, in this
city, and Mamie O'Neill, OF South
Amboy, In this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09

Miss Ethel CLAYTON, of Masswan vis'
tied friends IN this city Yesterday
Morris Shnmsky, Of State streets was
in New York, yesterday.
David Dobha, Of State street. WAS
New York visitor Yesterday
Miss Dora Green, Of Brooklyn, is vis-
ting in this city
Howard Warner Of NBayonne, was in
town yesterday.
Arthur Manning, Of Railway, visited
friends in this city yesterday.
Harold Janer, Of Elizabeth, was lo-
cal visitor, yesterday.
Miss Eva HiFschman. of Prospect
street, is visiting in New York to-
day.
Miles Browning. of Gordon street:
Edward Kant. of Market street. and
Valentine Afiierbach, OF Fayette
street, are in New York today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward PfeiHef, Of
Fords, became the parents OF son
Thursday night.
David Astrin, of Fayette street,
visited friends in New York Thurs-
day.
Sflverman, of Prospect street,
was in Tottenville Yesterday.
!. Shumsky, OF Prospect street.
visited friends In New BrunsWlck
yesterday.
Harry Enemy, OF New York. was
IN town Thursday,
Howard tanning, OF Elizabeth,
visited friends in State street Thurs
day.
Miss May Leary, Of South Amboy,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
pNRsONAII.

Ntcses. 4-1iai rsIna1
|.,.s-5sl4ss LIZZIE Glander. O. state
street. is spending the weekend
with Miss Emma Shaffer, at Jersey
|City
John Haremza, of Arnold place,
and Frank Eagleheart, OF Hall ave.
nue., are visiting Joseph Stibo, Jr., of
South Amboy, today.
Albert Miller, Of Albany, N. Y., ID
visiting friends in North Amboy this
week.
Frank j. Rose. Of Newark, is a
local visitor today. $3.50 M
Tony Keller, formerly of this city,
now of Chicago, is expected to arrive
here tomorrow
r d. Reeves, Of Jefferson street, has
resumed his duties at the Cossey ship
yard, Tottenville, after being confined
to his home with severe attack of
grip. Mrs. Reeves has recovered from
an attack of the same ailment.
Morris Gavronsky, of State street,
visited friends in New York yester-
day.
Philip Goldsmith, of State street,
was entertained by friends in Roose-
Welt Thursday.
Miss Alice Gordon. of Union Hill,
was local visitor yesterday.
Ira b. Tice, Jr., has returned to
his home in High street. after visit
ing friends in New York.
Miss G. Kelly, of Woodbridge, was
a local visitor yesterday.
Mrs. J.. Halpern has returned to
her home in High street, after visit
ing friends in New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
A FAMOUS GOOSE.
Peter, the Pet of the English Cold
stream Guards.

Peter, the Pet of the English Cold
stream Guards.
Possibly the most remarkable crea-
ture ever attached to regiment was
Peter the ever famous goose of the
Coldstream guards. This curious pet
was presented to the Coldstreamers
when they were in Canada by the late
Hon. Adolphus Graves, and soon 1t ac-
quired fame which eclipsed that OF
all rivals In the way Of pets IN the
army.
When the guard was mounted Of. a
morning Peter always marched off
with them. 1t Is recorded that one
night the goose saved sentry's life
by flying in the face of. rebel who
was just going to fire at the soldier.
Peters timely aid disconnected the
rebel, who fred at random. The sem
try Immediately responded by Shoot
ing the rebel dead.
When the guards came home and
were Quartered In London one Of the
sights when the regiment marched
out was to see Peter strutting at the
head Of the battalion till they passed
the barrack gate, when the goose re-
turned. Unhappily Peters fate was
unheroic. His end was Ill in accord
with his martial career, for he was
run over and killed by a cahs and that
not even taxieab. Il was poor
kind Of an end for a bird with such
q record.-London Telegraph.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
MANY ENJOY
LECTURE BY
COL. Balm

The main Auditorium Of Simpson M.
r.. church was we'll filed last night to
hear Colonel George w. Balm, Of Lex
ington, Kentucky, who delivered an i'm
teresting lecture under the auspices of
the mems Club, of the, church.
Colonel Balm, who is a typical South
erner from the blue grass state, took
for his subject The Searehlight of
the Twentieth Century, He talked
for an hour and ten minutes and told
Of the many problems of the present
time. He spoke on the liquor question,
the colored problem, labor, foreign and
indestrisl iaxaHtions. Tine lecture was
very humorous
Colonel Balm, who is seventy years
old, will celebrate his golden wedding
in few weeks. He is still hale and
hearty This lecture which was the
last of the course OF three held by the
mems club. like the two previous ones,
was success.
Rev. Dir. George G. Wilding, pastor,
was In charge and introduced the
speaker. The entertainment committee
of the club have already begun prepara-
tions for another course Of lectures next
fall and winter. "
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
coNsspERATE.
He Spared His Guest the Unpleasant
Little Detail"

tie Spared His Guest the UNPLEASANT
Little Detail"
Two friends. one prosperous look
ing business man and the other at
least well dressed, Glanced to meet
not long ago. and the second gentlex
man remembered that It was his turn
to "buy the dinner" SO they were soon
repairing to fashionable restaurant
Their orders were generous,-and they
fingered long over the good things, not
forgetting cigars at the end.
When they felt that they really had
to leave or else pay rent the host
showed a bit of fidgetisisss and re-
nuested ttfnat the otherago outside and
wait for him; that there was an Jun
| pleasant little detailgs he wished to
discuss with the proprietor and could
not think Of embarrassing bis friend
by having him overhear 1t. The
friend did as requested, stepping out
side and waiting at the nearest corner.
He had been waiting only about five
minutes when Of a sudden the door Of
the restaurant few open, and his erst-
while host shot through 1t as from a
catapult, followed by some most un-
complimentary terms. w
What's wrongg was the first In
qulry Of the waiting friend.
'Oh, nothing much,' was the an
swer, except that the unpleasant lit
tie detair 1 had to discuss with the
proprietor was that 1 had no money
to pay for the dinners = Pittsburg
Gazette-T Times.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
Social Notes
IlNTERTAINED FRIENDs.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McCluny
entertained number OF their
friends at their home in New Bruns-
wick avenue last night Games were
played and several violin and cornet
solos were rendered by Martin Bren-
nan and David McGuinnes, after
which refreshments were served
Among those who attended were:
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Feeney, Mr.
and Mrs. Martin Brennan, Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas McCluny, the Misses
Alice McCluny, Regena Hoy, Mary
Crombly, Eleanora Feeney, Messrs.
Ambrose and John. Brennan. T. Hoy
and James McCluny, all of this city;
the Misses X and Sarah Harper,
Elizabeth and Katherine Nelson.
Margaret Meeney and Mary Crombly,
of Plainfield.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
Public Dental Education


Recognizing the fact that the
brain depends upon the stomach and
that the latter IN turn depends upon
the teeth. Thomas Forsythe, a
wealthy man in Boston, has provid-
ed q fund OF $4,000, 600, the income
of which IL to be expended in the
care Of children's teeth. Any school
child up to the age Of sixteen may
have its teeth cared for free, Of
charge.
Commissions reporting on the
health of school children have decid-
cd time and again that one of the
chief contributing causes of defc-
ency and i'll health among pupils
has been poor or uncared for teeth
Not only do they affect the pupils
health, but his capacity for study.
This is a practical charity which is
greatly to be commended. and It
were well If it could be duplicated
in every large city In the land.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
LIata In nhuroh


'sTime was" says the London Chron-
iele, when men wore their hats In
church, and Pepys evidently consid-
cred it an unnecessary piece of strict
ness to insist on the bare head in
church. In his diary for Nov. IL, 1861,
he has the entry, TO church and
heard a simple fellow upon the praise
of church musique and exclaiming
against mems wearing their hats on in
church
"On Sept. 2s following he went to
the French church at the Savoy,
where the minister do preach with his
hat of, suppose in further conform
ity with our church
Probably 1t was about this date
that the custom of removing hats In
the church began"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
K. OF G. TO
HAVE CHARGE
OF SERVICE

Preparations have been completed for
the annual solemn vesper service in st.
Mary's r.. G. church at 1880
O'Clock tomorrow night. 1t in
the custom of the local
council of Knights of Columbus to take
charge of the vesper service once a
year. Special music has been arranged,
and sermon will be given by one
of the passionist fathers. The fourth
degree team will have charge of the
service and will be in full regalia. The
team together with the council, will
meet in the lodge rooms at seven
20 clock tomorrow night and march to
the church.
The musical programme will be car
ried out as follows:
Mrs. James H. White, Miss Louise A.
Senior, Miss Rita Weingard, sopranos.
Mrs. James Donehue, Miss Elizabeth
Blumey altos.
Maurice A. Shean, tenor.
John J. Quinn, bass.
Felix Waldenberg, organist.
ocessional--Onward Christian Sol
diers.
Vespers--Stearns.
Dominic Dixit Dominus. Laudate
Dominin and Magnifcat Choir.
Confitebor-John J. Quinn.
Veni Creator, Milliard- Louise
Senior.
Sermon-P Passionist Father.
Ave Maria-Felix Waldenberg.
Solemn benediction.
O Salatarius, Biedderman Mrs.
James f. White.
Tantum Ergo, Rossi-Choir
Congregational Singing Holy God,
we praise Thy Name.
Following is the committee that has
charge of the service: John J. Quinn.
chairman; assisted by Maurice A.
Shean and John W. Kelly
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
SUSPICION JUSTIFIED.
II Was Not Mouss the Master Hsard
In the Kitchen.

In the Kitchen.
The late Rev. DR.. Wightman, sitting
one night later than usual engrOssed
in the profundities Of a great tome,
imagined he heard q sound in the
kitchen inconsistent with the cautions,
ness of mouse; 80, taking his candle,
he proceeded to investigate the cause.
His foot being heard in the passage.
the servant began with much noise to
rake out the fire as IL preparing for
bed.
"Ye're up late tonight. Mary"
I'm jist rakin' the fire. sir, and
gnun to bed"
CHATS right. Mary. l like timeous
hours
On his way back to the study he
passed the coal cellar door and, turn.
ing the key, took 1t with him. The
next morning at an early hour there
was a rap at his bedroom door and a
request for the key to get some coal.
We're up too soon, Mary. Go back
to your bed
Half an hour later there was an.
other knock and similar request, In
order to prepare for breakfast. II
don't want breakfast so. soon, Mary
Go back to your bed"
In another half hour there was an
other knock, with an entreaty for the
key, as II was washing day.
This was enough. He rose and.
handed out the key, saying, "Co and
let the man out" As the preacher
shrewdly suspected, Mary's sweetheart
had been imprisoned all night in the
coal cellar. London Family Herald.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
POLICE NEWS

Edgar sofield, Of Brighton avenue,
was arrested yesterday on charge
of allowing his child to remain away
from school. Truant Oficer Mesh
row was the complainant The case
was dismissed
] Deer. an employe of the New
York Evening Journal. was taken to
police headquarters last night by
Patrolnan Tonneson, for placing a
bundle Of papers on the sidewalk at
Smith and State streets. He was
later dismissed.
Wikton Wilk, forty-seVen years
old, of 470 Charles street, was ar
rested this morning and fined SIS on.
a charge of maltreating a horse.
Lef the NEWS ten your wanrs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
PLAN FLOWER EXHIBITION.

A meeting of the Womens Guild,
Of ST. Peters Episcopal church, was
held in the parish house at 3 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. 1t was decid-
ed to have flower exhibition in the
parish house during the month of
June. No admission will be charged
but the ladies will sell ice cream and
cake. The proceeds will be given to
the general fund of the parish house
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
CITY BRIEFS

-One candidate was Initiated at a
meeting of Lawrence Lodge, No. 62,
Odd Fellows, last night.
The Misses Alice Murphy and
Viola Howard have taken positions
at the G. Pardee Works.
"A regular meeting Of the local
Electrical Workers Union was held
last night.
Sergeant McDermott was noti-
fed by the Woodbridge police last
night that a horse and wagon and a
dog had been stolen from that place.
"A representative of the Frank
A. Robbins circus made application
to City Clerk LaRoe Thursday for a
permit to exhibit the show here May
3.
An anchor to wfndward--ana ad In
fAa HURMYhfn EMUFd
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09

Old English Laws About Buttons.
Buttons have engaged the attention
Of legislators even more frequently
than hats. Fiye acts have been pass
ed to. protect the button industry Of
England, and some of these are still
unrepealed An act Of George L in
flicts penalty Of 40 shillinga on any
person using or selling buttons made
OF cloth. serge. drugget, frieze or CAM
let
This law, says the London Daily
Mail, was source OF intense annoy
ance tc foreign visitors, and the author
Of "Le Parisien Londres," a guide
written In 1850. is careful TO explain
its provisions at considerable length.
He adds, however, that foreigners
"who are able to prove that their
clothes were made in their own coun-
try escape the penalty when first sum-
moned on the understanding that they
change their buttons within twenty.
four hours
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09

Alvin, the handcuf expert showing
at Proetor's theatre, the latter part Of
this week exhibited some of his skill
by freeing himself after being nailed
IN box at Proctor's theatre last night.
The box was furnished by the Boston
store This afternoon, at the second
performance, Alvin will try to open a
safe furnished by the Zellman Music
House The safe contains $25 he will
receive, should be succeed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09

All arrangements have been COM
pleted for the dance and reception to
be given In Washington hall tonight
under the auspices of the Danish
American Association of this city,
The committee has left nothing un-
done to make the affair a great sue
cess. 4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
WERE SEEN HERE.

The following Tottenville people
were seen on. the streets here last
night: Mrs. S. H. Cossey, Mrs. Wood,
Mrs. Dewitt Pepper, Harry Robedee,
George Sleight, Melvin Moore, Bos-
worth Evans and Miss Eva Moore.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
BASKET PARTY ToNIGHT.

All arrangements have been cOmplet-
ed for a basket social to be held in j.
o. G. T. hall tonight under the aus
pices of the Danish Society Fremad,
The ladies in charge have made ex-
tensive preparations and jolly affair
will undoubtedly be the result.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
sueeene.

(NNNtsNttN
The rnssower of true success may be
gathered only by discerning persons
who want it more than they want any
other thing and who seek it through
all the days of all the years 1t has
no imitation, is OF but one variety and
may not be pressed and dried between
the leaves of any book. even the BIZ
Bile. Its name Is character. It is not
rare flower, accessible to only the
few, but 1t is modest, of quiet mien
and hue and Is often hidden by the
foliage and gorgeous blossoms Of more
spectacular plants, so that the merely
casual eyes of those who hurry along
the life path seem to miss 1t altogeth-
er. 1t grows indoors and out, In all
seasons and weathers, and may be
plucked by the black hands Of the
miner as well as by the hands Of
those whose time is given to less rug
ged and daintier tasks. The man who
gathers character gathers success. no
matter how he may be rated by the
commercial agencies Richard Wight
man in Metropolitan Magazine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09

New Brunswick, April 9:-~In the.
case OF Jacob Berkowitz against
Soren Koed. both of Perth Amboy,
a verdict was rendered for the plain
tiff for $499. He sued for $1,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
A THEATRE PARTY.

A theatre party composed of
number of North Amboy people will
attend Barnum & Baileys circus iii
Madison Square Garden, New York.
tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
TuRTLE n0VEs MEr.

A meeting of the Little Turtle
Doves was held at the home of Miss
Laverne DeHamm, of Gordon street,
Thursday night. Games were play
ed and refreshments served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
JOLLY BOYS DANCE.

All arrangements have been COM
pleted for the dance and reception to
be given in Pulaski hall tonight under
the auspices Of the Jolly Boys 2
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
TO ATTEND WEDDTNG

Mr. and Mrs. ID. Klein, of State
street, will attend the wedding of
Joseph Klein. of Cortlardt street
this city, Sunday afternoon in Hunt
ington hall at Corona, l.. /.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09
Store Is Ramndeled

Morris Lieber has remodeled his
store at 407 State street and has
opened first-class cigar salesroom
and ice cream parlor. The interior
has been improved and artisticalIy
finished.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09

Look at the prices Of things'' az
advertised in today'B paper. II you
know values. and have Q care for
your purse, these prizes will interest
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09

Some or the namA. az POUR rnimE.
diate neighhorhood may be found Ii
the want ads. sadaT
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-04-09

An anchor TO windward--an at In
the EVENING NEWS.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-10
WELL KNOWN RESIDENTS
BUILD IN CHAPMAN PARK
Twenty Splendid Houses Being
Erected in the Wiltshire
District

The Arthur w. Kinney company,
agents t~r Chapman Park tract,
through C. NJ. C. Raymond manager
lot department, reports considerable
activity in Wiltshire residence lots.
About twenty large and costly homes
are now completed or in course of con-
struction. Some of the prominent An
gelenos who have built in Chapman
park are ]. S. Mitchell, DR. D. S. Gill
lespie, B. L. Harding, DR.. L. w. Man
sur. C. B. Wisner, S. ]. Chapman, L.
C. Woelz, c. J. Thamer, H. G. Lille.
Columbus Chapman and E. G. Terryl
Some of the recent sales are 10
George M. Sloan, an east front lot on
Mariposa avenue, 1875 feet north of
price of $5625. Mr.. Sloan has already
commenced the erection of a $4,000
house on this lot.
Chapman Bros Co. to L. Hall, lot on
the west side of Mariposa between
Linden avenue and Fourth street, 75x
100 feet, for $5625 cash. VIII build an
elegant house very soon.
Chairman Bros. Co. to o. F. Bridge,
the southwest corner of Kingsley drive
and Third street, 67x150 feet, for $500
cash. Was bought for an investment
Chapman Bros. Co. has sold to Mrs
Gertrude D. Wisner a lot 75X155 feet
on the west side of Mariposa avenue,
between Fifth street and Linden ave-
nue., consideration $4S75.
Edith L. Nelson has been granted
lot on the east side of Kenmore ave
nue. between Wiltshire boulevard and
Sixth street, 50x155 feet, for $500 cash.
Will build home.
Margaret J. and Howard w. Mills
sold to Minerva Gilmore the southeast
corner of West Fifth street and Lucas
avenue, 45x144 feet to alley, for $4,000
cash. Bought for an investment.
Cora ]. Prenzlauer to Helen l..
Givens, a lot on west side Vermont
avenue just south of Sunset boulevard,
50x140 feet, for $500.
]. F. Stems grants to G. A. Adams
the southwest corner lot or Harvard
boulevard and West Fourth street.
60x150 feet, for $3.50. Purchaser will
improve in the near future.
Mabel Edna Burns sold to local in
weston a lot 50x150 feet on the west
side of Fourth avenue. between Twen-
ty-third and Twenty-ffth streets, for
a consideration of $500. Bought for
an investment.
Mary D. Fucker has sold to A. Greene
and son a lot 70x155 feet to alley on
the west side of Alvarado street, be-
tween Pico and Twelfth streets.
Bought for the purpose of improving
with high-class apartments. Price
$6OO0
H. Ward to c. J. Prenzlauer, an east
front lot on Catalina street north of
West Ninth street, 50x145 feet, for
$2750.
F. A. Chambers to local investors,
lot on the east side of Kingsley
drive, about half way between West
Sixth nd Fifth streets, size 62x150 feet.
for $4,000 cash. Bought as an invest
ment.
M. Ax+L,,, VIZ I(;poexy counanv also
sold to Marguerite L. and Richard A.
Perez lot on the east side of Ard
more avenue, between West Fourth
street and Linden avenue. 75x150 feet,
for $4,000.
Total sales, $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-10
PROPERTY OWNERS PLAN
FOR TUNNEL CAMPAIGN
West Hills Improvement Associa-
ton to Become Aggressive

Property owners in the neighborhood
of the West Hills section, including
the district bounded by Boylston, Court
and Lake Shore, have formed an or
ga11ization known as the West HIS
Improvement association. A. L. KEN
per of 1912 Cotton street is the presl-
dent and Charles H. Martin of l2lS
West Second is the secretary.
Members of the association believe
that if the people of the district de-
scribed hope to obtain best results real
ization can only be secured by united
effort. The object of the association
is to look after the general welfare OF
the community by having the vacant
lots cleaned, the sidewalks kept in good
condition, by securing new grades on
streets where they are needed and also
to make an effort to secure tunnel
which will provide more direct pass
age for the great amount of traffic to
and from the business section of the
city.
Meetings of the association are held
on Thursday evenings of each week at
1918 West Second. Members urge that
all property owners in that section
unite in the organized effort to produce
speedy results in substantial improve
mentS.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-10
SOUTHWEST LAND COMPANY
STARTS SEVEN NEW HOMES

Building still continues to be lively
in Vermont Square. The Southwest
Land company reports the beginning
of the following homes in the new part
of the tract since the last publication:
Frank B. Horgan, on the south side
of Forty-sixth street, between Denker
and Halldale.
Frank w. Taylor, on the north side
of Forty-fifth street, between Denker
and Halldale.
Parkinson and Folsom, on the north
side of Forty-sixth street, between
Halldale and Normandie.
Guy V. Golf, on the south side of
Forty-seventh street, between Denker
and Harvard.
Anna r. Steinmetz, on the south side
of Forty-seventh street, between Dem
ker and Halldale.
Charles J. Trude, on the north side
of Forty-eighth street, between Har-
ward and Denker.
r. C. O'Mayer, on the north side of
Forty seventh street, between Denker
and Halldale.,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-07-10
.LOSANGELESL LEADS
CITIES Of COUNTRY
IN BUILDING GAIN
Rapid Growth Is the Marvel of All
of the Larger and Older
municipalities
VALUATION GAIN III PER CENT
First Six Months in 1910 Is Red
Letter Period in Local
History

In percentage of gain in total valua-
ton of permanent improvements for
the first six months of 1910. Los An
geles is the leader among forty-two of
the principal cities of the United
States-cities of 100000 or more In
population. In recent years Los An
geles has always been near the top
in the general tabulation. This time
our splendid city lands at the top,
with a gain of Ill per cent. with Mem
phis SIS per cent, Birmingham 6S and
New Haven 81. The loss for New York
is 25 per cent. and San Francisco is be-
hind the record for 1909 just II per cent.
The following tabulation, compiled by
the American Contractor. tells the
cheering story. The figures are from
forty-two cities of the country. show
ing the totals for the first six months
of 1910. and for the corresponding
period of 1909, together with percent
ages gained and lost: