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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
Gothic Architecture.

Gothic architecture began about the
ninth century after Christ and soon
began to spread all over Europe. Its
great feature Is the pointed arch, and
it was at first called the pointed
style" Most Of the glorious old world
cathedrals are in the Gothic, and IL
is generally conceded that for religious
purposes no other style OF architecture
10 so perfectly suited. 1t has been said
that the first idea of the Gothic was
suggested by the i%nterlacing boughs
and trunks OF the great woods In which
German Christianity was formed;
hence the name Gothic.-New York
American.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
BLIND BOY BEATS Fem ALL.
Student Who Passed Eight Grades il
One Year Wins Graduation Prize,

Student Who Passed Eight Grades ia
One Year Wins Graduation Prize
New York, Jan. 28.@City Superin-
tendent Maxwell announced that tho
prize graduate Of public school No. 20
In this city was a blind boy, William
Sehenck, fourteen years old. The ex-
aminations for the graduation, which
is to take place next week, have been
completed, and the work done by the
ScASnck boy has been 50 remarkable
that it has attracted the attention OF
the school authorities.
The Schenck boy entered the school
in October, 1909, before the city had
organized its school for the blind.
He showed marked ability from the
beginning. Being admitted to the 4 B
grade on mis- entrance, he made rapid
progress up to 8 B. the graduating
class. 1t takes the average boy four
years to do this.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
chsau EarniIx History.

Even In political defeat there are
compensattons. A Washington heights
man who aspired 10 office tells of one
that he discovered.
Must have cost you a pile of money
to un, didn't itT' q friend asked.
About $1,000, but still / came out
$500 ahead"
'HowTf said the friend.
ION genealogical research. My wife
has a society bee In her bonnet and
had about agreed to pay a man $1,000
70 look up my family history, but
when ! became q candidate my oppo-
nents did that for me and saved as
the money.'-Eew York Times.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
IN HONOR.

Mr.. ard Mrs. Z. Logan, Of Kearny
avenue entertained In honor Of their
daughter, Miss Beatrice Logan. Vocal
and instrumental music was a feature
of the evening. Games were played and
d sumptnous repast was served. Those
in the party were: Miss Theresa Kuts
cher, Miss Hilda Koyen, Miss Yolanda
Presburg. Miss Ida Melick, Miss Rose
Goldman, Miss Gertrude Ernst, Miss
Alice Fracke, Miss Margaret Conquest
and Miss Beatrice Logan. Messrs.
John Toolin, Walter Rielley, Clarence
Salter, Rufus Allen, William Klein,
William Franklin, Edward Hardiman,
Harry Macan, Benjamin Goldman and
William Boughton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
SIN More Painful.

The Young Politician can assure
you there is nothing more painful than
having to make-er-er-one's first
speech in public. Young Politicians
Wife-Oh, yes, there is. dearl Young
Politician (displeased)Lrhen what is
1t, pray2 Young Politicians Wife
(sweetIyeHaying to listen to 1t, my
Saar
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
Basketball Game Tonight

In conjunction with the weekly
dance to be held In the Auditorium
tonight there will be q basketball
game that promises to be one of the
liyeliest seer here on many q Sat-
urday night. The fast Pierce Five,
OF New York city, will oppose the
Great Kills basketball team. of
Great Kills, 8. ]. Dancing will start
at 8 O'Clock and conclude just before
IL O'Clock. The game will start at
8 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28

There are eight lions known the
world over-the lion OF st. Marks In
Venice, the four lions at the base Of
the Nelson monument In Trafalgar
square, the Lion or Waterloo, the uofs
Of Lucerne aud the lion of Chaeronea.
Ruskin In his Stones OF Venice said
that the lion OF ST. Marks was the
one Hon the fierce expression of which
no artist had ever been able to repro
duce. Ths beast OF bronze has the
distinction also of wearing a pair OF
wings-Iondon Graphic.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
ST. PAUL'S GIL.
HAS ELECTION

At a meeting of the congregation of
st. Paul's German Lutheran Evangeli-
cal church Wednesday night elected the
following officers for the year: Presi-
dent, Rev. DR.. Jacob Ganss trustees for
one year, Henry lettering and August
Ceiling; trustees for two years, Ru-
dolph Gloff, Frederick Dressed and Ed
ward Ahrans-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
WHY He Left.

Longevity did you leave the place
where you formerly boarded2
Short-Because the landlady had too
much curiosity.
Long-1n what direction?
Short-Oh, she was continuously ask
ing me when l was going to pay my
board bill.-Chicago News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
POLICE NEWS

Recorder Kehoe gave a lecture last
night in police court for Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter Kuczenska Of 5ss Charles
street and charged them SIS for the
privilege Of listening. Mrs. Kuczensks
had had her husband arrested on an
assault and battery charge. After he
was locked up she refused to press the
charge against him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
Electrical Work Brisk,

Work in the electrical business
~hereabouts was reported brisk at a
meeting of the Electrical Workers
Union last night. 1t was reported
that men are wanted here. Several
New York electricians are working
here at the present time. William
Doyle was awarded tho $40 gold
piece for which a contest was held.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
OSCAR HAmMERSTEIK
SUED FOR DIVORCE
,ial Bal Untted press Wire.

Special 5y UHsted Press Wire.
Nyack, M Y, Jan. 28:-Oscar
Hammerstein, the noted i~mpresario,
was today sued for divorce by his
wife. Statutary grounds are alleged
in the complaint. Judge T%ompkins,
of the supreme court, before whom
the proceedings were presented, APP
pointed Daniel s. Sherman referee
to take testimony.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
PLAN FOR MASQUERADE.

Great plans are being made by the
committee that isarranging for the first
annual masquerade dance and reception
of Liberty Camp, No. 65 Woodmen of
the World, in Washington hall, on the
evening Of February 16. Six valuable
prizes will be given for the most hand
some, original and comical costumes. On
the arrangement COMMITTEES are: Ar
rain, Tomaschoff, David solomon, Mat
thew zssrai, John Omici, Thomas Hor-
kai, John Gaspar, Joseph Koppell, John
Foster, Arthur Reichmau, Louis Vaira-
al, ID. Valikan and Ferdinand Lonayi.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
The N,xt ouestion

"Dora's invited to a swell party"
said the mother.
How much will the gown costfs
asked the father, who knew what was
coming.-Detroit Free Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
d. s. A. q. DANCE TONIGHT.

Washington hall tonight VIII be the
scene of q notable social event when
the members and friends of the Danish
sociable Athletic Club win have a
private dance and reception. The hall
will be decorated with remnants and
other elaborate trimmings. The mem
bers OF the athletic team of the club
win amuse the audience between the
dances with various athletic stunts. Mu-
sic for the occasion will be furnished
by Marinus Peterson 3 orchestra.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
PLEASANT

A pleasant surprise was rendered
Charles Woglom at his home, 100
Catalpa avenue, last evening in
honor of the fourteenth anniversary
Of his birth. Games were played
and musical selections were render
ed. Among those present were the
Misses Bessie Warren, Myra Elmore,
Gertrude Hanson, Anna Rhodes,
Olive Herster, Emily Madison, Alice
McCreery, Nellie McCreery, Leonora
Henderson, of this city, and Gather
Inc Norgard, Of New York city;
Messrs. George Buote, Alexander
Buchan, John Pfeiffer, Howard
Madison. RAYMOND Howell, Thomas
Hendsrsfya, RuTf9fon Giles, gfsnrfos
Weglom.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
He Was

she-I should like that lovely pearl
necklace. Look what beauties they
are. He-It's better not to have such
large pearls, my dear. People always
silink they are false.-JouFnal Amusant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
Not a Freshman.

Caller-I didn't know your son was
at college. is this his freshman Year,
Mrs. Bunderby-Oh, no, indeed. He's
a sycamore.-Boston Transcript.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
Marriaas.

Marriage" said the serious man, "is
an education in itself"
Yes commented old Crouch. sit
teaches you what not to DO after you
have done it."-Boston Transcript -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
THIEVES ROB
CHICKEN COOP

Dominick Cote, of 45S Division
street, has reported to police head
quarters the theft last night of nine
teen hens and one rooster from his
coop.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
I'M CENTURY OLD.

Next Wednesday the house at 285
High street, occupied at the present
by Coroner Ferd Garretson and fam.
lily, will have been owned by mem
bers of the Ford family for 100
years. The house Is one OF the old
est in this city and is In a very good
state OF preservation. Preparations
are being made to suitably observe
the occasion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
Read the NEWS avery day.

THE WASHINGTON FLORIST.
ALI kinds of decorations and Funer-
al Designs at Short Notice, Choice Gut
Flowers o Speciality. lac Smith st.
Tel. 145-W.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
C~HAuFFEURs TO DANCE.

Extensive preparations are under
way for the first ball of the Chauf-
feurs Association, to be held In the
Auditorium on January 80. a novel
feature will be the appearance of
two ~orchestras, which will alternate
in furnishing continuous music for
dancing until a late hour. Andrew
nelson's orchestra will be seated on
The stage and a lady orchestra will
furnish music from the westerly
balcony, according to the plans now
In hand.
In conjunction with the affair
there will be a contest for a new
Overland automobile. This will
most likely be placed on exhibition
OF the night of the ball. Frank Van
SyeRle Will %endeavor to drive the
machine up the Auditorium stairs
on Sunday morning, SO as to have 1t
In readiness for exhibition on Mon
day night.
Members of the association Will
use every effort to cater to the wants
of their guests in an up-to-date man
ner. Visitors are expected from
New Brunswick, Elizabeth, Newark,
New York, Staten Island and vari-
GUS places in the southern part of
the state. Badges to be used on the
occasion + on exhibition in Har-
rigan & O'Donnell's window, in
Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28

Love Of our neighbor Is the only
aoOr out Of the dungeon Of seif-Maes
Donald.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
DlsLIKEs INNOVATIONS.
Hence the Rhino BIindly Attacks Any
thing New to Him.

Hence the Rhino Blindiy Attacks Any
thing New to Him.
Sir Frederick Treyes, the distinguish
ed British surgeon, In his book "Ugan-
da For a Holiday" has a word or two
to say about the r~hinoceros.
1.-THE rhinoceros is the. embodiment
Of blind conservatism" be writes. tits
hide Is impenetrable, its vision is weak,
while Its intellect Is weaker. 1t has,
however. two marked qualities-com-
bativeness and a sense Of smell. 1t is
aroused to It's maximum energy by the
presence of anything that Is new. This
object need not be a thing that is ag-
gressive o. in~convenient. Its offensive
ness depends upon the fact that 1t Ia
unfamiliar, and the more unfamiliar
the object is the worse the rhinocerot
Aexs
x<gnen q ~rhincssTSss $500
Will charge him With fnauiacai 4
lenee, although tie man play be mere
ly sitting ia stool reading Milton.
The massive beast will dash at him
like a torpedo or a runaway locomo-
tive simply because the smell of him
Is novel. Actuated by this insane hate
Of whatever sayors Of an innovation,
the ~rhinoceros has charged an iron wa
ter tank on the outskirts of a camp
and has erumpled 1t up as a blacksmith
would an empty meat tin,
"a conservative rhinoceros with a
senile dislike of anything new once
charged a train on the Uganda railway,
but with no more serious results than
the tearing away of the footboard Of q
carriage. AS regards the rhinoceros in
this case, 1t appeared surprised that q
thing composed, as 1t had imagined, of
flesh and blood could be so hard. 1t
went off with an additional grievance
and an increased swelling of the head"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28

A. party of friends yer entertain
ed last evening at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Wilbur LaRoe, in Market
street, in honor OF their guests, the
Misses Bessie Wood and Bertha
Jennings, of Long Branch, and. John
Rosenberg, of Easton. The evening
was pleasantly spent in playing
cards and other games, with plenty
of music, both vocal and instrument
al. Refreshments were served
Those present included the Misses
Anna Holm, Jetta Stacey, Edna
Coutts, Gertrude Pfeiffer, Ruth
Fletcher, Lucy Samson, Marguerite
Pfeiffer, and Bessie Wood and Ber'
tina Jennings, of Long Branch;
Messrs. Edmund deMonseigle, Mar.
ion Merriss, Edgar Mullen, Garrei
Brodhead, James Grieve, Wilbur
and Arthur LaRoe. and John Rosen'
berry, of Easton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28

An anchor TO wlndwaga-an ad. In
enc EVENING NHWa
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-01-28
WEATHER EVERYWHERE.

observations Of the Untk3A
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
TAKE T IN TIME
Just as Scores of Alaskan People
 Have

Waiting doesn't pay.
 1T you neglect the aching back.
 Urinary troubles surely follow
 Act in time in curing the kidneys
 Deans Kidney Pills are especially for sick, weakened kidneys.
 Many people in this locality recon mend them.
 Heres one case:
 J. Prenatt, sII Third Ave, Seattle, Wash. says About two years suffered from attacks of backache. caused by my kidneys being weak and disordered. I tired easily and af ter any exerti0n or whenever caught cold, my back ached intensely ' also had trouble from the kidney se creuous, the passages being painful Doans Kidney Pills promptly correct ed all these symptoms of kidney com plaint and there has never been any recurrence Statement given Jauu ary 9. Iao3)
 SEVEN YEARS LATER
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
-, lN...,--l -.

In Che city 0f Earon.ana. Spain. there Is a peculiar nawunraGfHG establish mcnt bearing thr dainty name of "Orr Lady or Hope" where loans are made without interest Co neroSsitous per sons on the deposit oC any articles i1 pledge Twotnfrds or tho value of the deposit is at once advanced. anl the loan is made for siy months and a day. but ir at the expiration Of that period the dcpositor should declare himself unable to redeem it. after an- other period Of six months Inc pledges are sold. but 1T they yield more than the amount advanced the difference is given to the original owner This in- surudon is very popular Thousands are every year sultors for the favor thus afforded by "Uur Lady of Hope" Richard Ford. "Gatheriurs From Spain"
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
Another Wfsa

A young recruit WIS inst Commenc' ing his first course Of musbct-v The instructor, getting very angry with him. told hIm exactly what Co do, and each time he missed tho target Ai last the instructor lost his temper and told him to take a spare round behind the butts and shoot himself with it Presently the instructor was startled by hearing a report from rife behind the butts; without a moments hesita- ton he rushed round To see what had occurred. when the recruit looked up from examining his rife and said quite coolly. "Tts an right, don't get alarmed it's another miss. "-Louj0n Telegraph
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
AN UP TO-DATE
 DENTAL OFFICE

Taking advantage os his absence from Sksgwsy. Dr. Louis $. Keller. the oldest dentist in Southeastern Alaska. has had his dental parlors remodeled, and they are now in every respect a replica or the dental oper-
 aunE rooms Of those to be found in some oT the largest cities or the States.
 The natural lighting facilities have been improved so as to allow perfect light and a combination of electric lighting has been installed which will assist greatly ia the operating room after daylight and in dark or cloudy weather.
 The very latest sanitary appliances have been inaugurated and several of the most improved devices for the assistance in performing modern den Gal surgery have been added to this model dental office.
 Although Dr Keller is not entirely recovered fDom the effects Of his late illness. he is rapidly recovering, and extends to his many friends and ac- Quaintsuces. and the public in gen e7al an invitation Co call and inspect his ofnCe. at which time those in necd of his services can make sp- roiutmeuts for any work of which they may be 5n need.
 From this time on Dr. Keller in- tends to devote almost his entire time and attention to Skagway and HsiusS. being in the latter oity on regularly aNoiute5 days ot each week or month
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
Lrst Like Hins,It.

The cheerful patient needed all his good spirits for the severe operation had been a failure and the doctors were hcsitatnE to tell him. The phy- sicIan stood by his bedside in the hos Dital. and from his grave expression the patient suspected the truth
 Well, doc" he said, with a sad smile. 'It must have been like this"
 He fumbled under his pillow and produced an envelope which had been erroneouSly delivered in another ward On the envelope was scrubbed in pen cT. "Opened by mistake. New York Sun
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
.FORGER HIDING
 AT BERNERS BAY

JUNEAU. Oct zI-C. K Csr-al wanted by the federal authorities for passing had cheeks in Juneau is hiding in tbe Re-ne-s Bay section. and Deputy [. s Marshal NcNHzu Is now searching that section for the E1-re- with a fugitive warrant
 Ca-l esya0ed from -hc rsody Of NeNulan several weeks ago NcNIul Ian arrested him at Eankee Cove and at an oppormne moment Ca-al took to the tan uncut a search failing to disclose his whereabouts
 John Wuu and Jay Ben returned rom Reue-s Ray yesterday. report ing that the Ice" Johnson party doing assessment work at Beuew Bay. report uat Ca--aI called at rhet- cabin. and was nearly fsmished from several weeks in he woods without sufficient clorhinc and food He had evidently lived from cabin to calm. and was in bad way
 Early in July Car-al arrived ip Ju- mean. conG5fuC to several business men that he represented big in te7ests looking for mines. and im- posed on them to the tune or sev- e-al hundred dollars. passing bad cheeks. Before exposure came he beat it for Yankee Cove. where he was arrested and escaped. When ap- p-ehended Csral win be arratEned before Commissioner Wiun on the charge of forgery.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
LEARNING TO
 USE: LIGHT

In these days when everyone has so much to say ab0ut efficiency. u- luminauug engineering is of Che first importance In order that employees may work rapidly and well they should be protected from needless fatigue About the quickest and sur est way to tire out a room full Of people is to flood ue room with a uniform light at high intensity. whsrs work is to be done by art.f- cfm light he general illumination should be moderately low with local Itrhts Of higher intensity above Che work bench or desk And, by the way. the average desk light or read ing lamp Is too low.
 The color Of the light too, plays an important 7su iu drfug people out Fatigue occurs far more quickly with o~ance or yellow rays at high luteus tics than nom green and bIuish green .uzht like that from the mercury va DOT lamp Nothing equals the bmtsh white of aSfuscd daylight
 Shadows have an important part to play la fact one of the principal aids in distinguishing ohteets is the difference in brightness. If thare were no shadows bul only a perfect Iy dirh1sed illumination or high inc teusfty it would be hard to saa clear h. In order to have shadows there must be directed light from one or a number of sources and not merely diffusea light coming from aH Itrec
 tfnns. There must be enough direct
 si ueat to mark h. edges or oh- feets by shadows and also enough diffusad light to enable one To sra clearly fu Che shadows Tho dlree.ri light should come from above a. a considerable angle wih ,be horizon taI so as lo Imu Che length of Che shadows There are cases however. when a combination oI directed and dfffused li-ht win moi answer Tn a flour mfU or a foundry. for example every thing is Of the -ama color d'l
 fused light would be practically use less. but in draa-hun- room where an Che objects requiring distinction are in one plane a directed light cast ing shadows would Doe equally olJea- aouable
 To light rha home with comfort and economy reaufres a aomlmastar of concentrated illumination Of fairly high intensity a. he dining or read. ing table with 90 general illumination oE low intensity The lighter the walls and ceiling are the more light they reflect to give Che required eff fused general illumination and SO less direct light win be needed. As artificial light Is deficient tu blue and green rays. walls af a hu.sh or green tsh shade give them greater reflect ing power for daylight than for ar# acIu light whfeh Is generally 1a-- able.-Novamhar Technical World
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23

On January 2s, 1910, Mr Prenatt said: 'T am today enjoying good health. thakns Co Doan's Kidney Pills. This remedy has certainly work cd wonders ln my case"
 For sale by al dealers. Price 50 cents. Poster -MlIburn Co. Buffalo New York, sole agents for the Unit cd states.
 Remember the name-Doau's-and take no other.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
N.-,. M-,b en

''NIiss Gwendolyn is very super fcial sort Of girl, with her head filed with fine clothes and making herself pretty. I don't suppose she gives a to self reflection
 Doesn't sbcg Just watch her when a mirror is anywhere in sichtr-Bal- tImore American.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
NAN TAKEN FUR
 DEER E KILLED
-Pr AIssss Naus Rureanl

PORTLAND Ore Oct 22-Nistak- ing hun to- a deer. while hunting al Roc}y Poiut yesterday afternoon Eelv C}a1Sseoius T~.- a prominent business man of this city shot and S1led John Rouse-. a farmer who re S-5ed near shaL place
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
RanLrls

An Italian woman was asked in court if she had any musical instruments iD her home.
 No signor" she replied, nothing but rackcts
 "Whatg" ouericd ihc lawyer
 ''RacketS-the things upy put in graphophoues "
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
TWELVE BODIES
 TELL OF FIGHT

WAEAS# Ind oe- ----E-S Re-a E55eEvzT -eea.raE u--E today sroU rove--ues rE--a7~ A-7or tns; her r-ses-E orvz- E55Eewsy k5le5 sy Es-E -u5aaS sr a s1s-sey sSCe5 ps-l os A-5zo-s. R7s-5e the Assv .1s E-5 cau-r -r-. r70E th@ea tsaE Ncvea- --e~~ and eht TD- G7a-S
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
MinhtN Junitsr.

Jupiter. the largest of the planets, is 1900 times the bulk and BIO times the mass Of the earth. and accomplishes It's rotation on Its axis In nine hours fifty minutes. As the equatorial circum- ference is 275,Ooo miles. the linear rota- tonsl velocity of a point on the equator Is nearly eight miles a second.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
His Writinns-

Eidder-Do you write for arts sake or for the money? Scibbler-For both. ] write for the magazines for arts sake and to my father for money.-ToledO Blade
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
rh, Dear Innecsnt.

Mother-wheD he attempted to kiss you. why didn't you call me- Daughter dnnoccatlyn-weH. mamma. dear I didn't know you wanted Co he kissed.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
-b. Et.-,,I MascuIi-.-

AS Soan as a man gets everything he wants be f0ds that the things he has are not the things he wanted Cbfcaco .Recood Herald
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
rhn T,rrnirr Pn.rL

Maud-I hear Jack turned up at your house again last night Ethe'-Yes, and got turned down as Boston Transcript
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
Ee Pezz,-

psrSr-oc- -EgtNo- went 7C f7 cooi Nvuz- th=S uo-Eae N--Ne--Nry- Inst reminds me fo-cot Co ESN h5a for any money y-Ch-5Sia1 A6vo- Csce
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23

III fortune uever. crushed that nan whom good fortune deJ sjved not Bsn JonSon.
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
LOCAL BRIEFS

Tn- Buy Tie Daily Alaskan Ino
 HUG On The Streets For lUS
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23
sKAewAY WEATHER REPORT

TO CURE A coLp IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BONO Qulnine Tab lets. Druggists refund money 1T | falls Go cure. E. ". GROVES sig nature is on each boT. sac
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23

He that follows two bsres catches neither,
The daily Alaskan., 1911-10-23

SEVEN YEARS LATER