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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
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Freight Steamer Founders on
Cape Race Reef.

st. Johns, n. f., Dec. 23.-Twenty-
two lives of the crew were lost when
the freight steamship Florence In a
thick fog from off the banks drove
ashore near Cape Race. The only sur
yivors were the second mate aud four
sailors, brought In here after two days
in an open boat so exhausted from ex-
posture and hardship that they were
barely able to tell more than that the
steamship had been lost.
The Florence was proceeding to L1v-
erpool from Halifax with a general
cargo. The weather had been foggy.
with a heavy sea running. The thick
weather bad prevented any observa-
lions. 1t is believed, and the master or
the Florence was proceeding cautiously
on dead reckoning. according to what
can be learned from the survivors.
1t is supposed that the ~treacherous
currents which menace all vessels abou
Cape Race swept the Florence a good
deal westward of her course. So thick
was the weather as h was being
drawn in toward the coast that the
bridge watch had no warning Of the
impending disaster until the Florence
was almost on the rocks.
The steamship filed and settled rap
idly. and the crew had little chance to
launch the boats and get away. The
second mate and four of the crew got
one boat over and away safely. The
master and twenty-one Of the crew
were. lost.
Almost Frozen to Death.
There had been no time to provision
the boat which the second mate had
got away with the four sailors.
Drenehed by flying spray, they toiled
desperately at the oars to keep from
freezing to death. The second mate
kept at the men. driving them hard to
save their lives and Juggling at an oai
himself. In the cold the men fought
to keep from falling asleep for fear
that II they did they would not wake
again.
In the fog the men heard several
steamships sweep by not far from
them, but they were hidden from view
and met with NJ vessel which sighted
them until the end of the second day,
when they were exhausted. their eyes
blinded by the freezing spray and their
hands torn and worn raw by constant
labor at the oars.
The Florence WAS a British steel
steamship. built in 1889 at Sunderland
England, for Furness, Witty & Co..
limited. Her gross tonnage was 2.492.
and her sailing port was West Hartle-
pool. England
She was 293.5 feet long. 40.2 feet
beam and 28.1 feet depth. The vessel
was equipped with engines Of the latest
type, triple expansion. She was last
surveyed In New York In 1905, when
her master was Captain J. Barr. The
steamship had one double deck and
one spar deck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23

Miss Nellie Shean, OF Kearny ave-
nue., left today to spend the holidays
in Washington.
Miss Lena Goldman and Benjamin
Goldman, of Market street, attended
a performance at the Hippodrome
last night.
Miss Dorothy Wieth, of State
street. has recovered after suffering
from scarlet fever.
Miss Sadie Julian, Miss Theresa
Donehue and Edward Eldrich, of this
city, are spending the holidays In
Baltimore. Md.
Thomas Major, OF Washington
street, visited in Rosebank, s. l.. Sat
urday night.
William Therkelson. OF Water
street, is spending the day In New
York.
Adam Schantz, Of Rector street.
was entertained by friends in New
York Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Van Horn, of Market
street, was the guest Of friends is New
ark Saturday.
Mrs. w. j. Meagher, of Market street
is shopping in New York today.
Yens Lund, of B~roadhead place, is
being entertained by friends in South
River todya.
Harold BRIGGS, of Kearny avenue,
was the guest of friends in 1sslin yss-
terday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
REBELS WIPED
OUT GARRISON
ESQ American Troops Ami
hiIated at AscenCIOn.

FL Paso. Tex. Dec. 23.-Refugee fed
eral soldiers arrived at Juarez to re-
port that the $50 federal irregular
troops garrisoning Ascension were
practically anni'lilated last Wednesday
when rebels attacked the town. which
is about seventy-tive miles southwest
of Juarez.
The attack was made shortly after
midnight. and fighting continued only
for n few hours. The garrison com
mander reported by letter to General
Trucy Aubert at Juarez that be knew
of only fifteen of his men escaping
beside himself. He is hiding at n
ranch. The fate of $50 regulars nj
GuZman, near by. is not known. but
it is believed the town was taken by
rebels before Ascension.
The rebels were commanded by Gen
eral Inez Salazar. The revOlutionists
are reported as modelling at the cap
tured town. General Jose Blanco,
with 800 federal troops. Is moving
against Ascension from the Casa
Grandes district to the south. A train
bearing GOO regular cavalry of the
Seventh regiment arrived at Juarez
from Chihuahua. The force will leave
to attack the rebel mobilization.
"A battalion of regular infantry, 1t IL
stated officially, is moving from the
west against Ascension. forming a
pocket in which it is hoped to trap
the rebel force. which the federals now
admit numbers some 800 men.
Rebel agents at Ell Paso say that
General Pascual Orozco. Jr.. Is In the
field with more than 1000 men.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
G. A. R.. HAVE
BIG RECEPTION

Department Commander J. F. Nc
Donald and staff of state officers of the
Grand Army of the Republic of the
State of New Jersey were given a royal
welcome by Major James H. Dandy
Post No. 43, G. A. r. at its monthly
meeting in Odd Fellows hall Saturday
night. The Elks rendered the veterans
q banquet. Acting Mayor Ferd Garrett
son and Rev. William w. Bawden, pas
tor of the First Baptist church made
addresses as also did Department Com
mander Mcdonald, Junior Vice Com
mander William 0. Allen, Past Depart,
ment Commander Alfred Atkins of
Roselle, Past Department Commander
w. G.. Smith, of Plainield, Assistant
State Inspector Suydam of New Bruins
wick and Recorder elect Fl. Z. Pickers-
gill of this city. At the annual cleo
ton all the old officers were reelected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
WHERE THE LITTLE RED
SEALS ARE SOLD.

With the exception of Florida,
Oklahoma, Idaho and Nevada, Red
Cross Seals are on sale in one or more
cities of every State in the Union,
and also in PortoRico, Hawaii and
the Canal Zone. In most of the states
the sale has been organized in every
city, village and hamlet. Every con-
ceivable method of conveyance is
being employed in shipping the seals
from the various State headquarters
to local agents, from the ox-team in
Alabama and Mississippi, and the
back burro in Colorado, to the *
press train and automobile in New
York. These holiday seals are being
sold in mountain hamlets, where the
snow will prevent the receipt of re-
turns for months after the first of
the year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23

Raymond Kress, of South Amboy,
was a visitor to this city yesterday
afternoon.
John Hannah, of Pawtucket,
Rhode Island, was the guest of
friends in this city Friday.
Thomas Mullen, of Park avenue,
was entertained by friends in New
Brunswick yesterday.
Jack Bird. of Washington street,
was a visitor to Woodbridge yester-
day.
Samuel Dimond, OF Broad street,
Is the guest of relatives in New York
today.
George w. Mercer and family left
this city today to spend Christmas
with his daughter, Mrs. Edmunds, In
New York state. DR.. and Mrs. He
man Anderson will also spend the
holidays there.
John Langan, of Mcclellan street was
the guest of friends in New Brunswick
yesterday.
Mrs. h. B. Gorgas, has returned to her
home in Market street, after spending
q few weeks as the guest of relatives
in Philadelphia, Pa.
Nicholas Howley, Of South Amboy,
was entertaised by friends in this city
yesterday.
Peter Greiner, of Woodbridge, was a
Perth Amboy visitor yesterday after
noon.
John Groom, of Carteret, WAS a local
visitor yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hines, rave NOV
ed from Neville street to their new
home in New Brunswick avenue.
Walter j. Meagher. of Market street,
Is in New York today, on business.
Michael Hope of William street, j.
B. Hope, of William street, were in Tot
tenville yesterday afternoon.
Thomas Coleman, of South Amboy,
was in town yesterday
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
Miss Florence s.
Kreielsheimerb be
Christmas Bride

Emil X. Roos, of Scranton, Pa,
and Miss Florence S. Kreielsheimer,
OF this city, will be united in mar
riage at $3.50 o'clock Christmas Day
afternoon at the home of the latter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Kreiels-
heimer, at 1873 Smith street. Rev.
Anspacher, of Scranton, Pa, will per-
form the ceremony. Miss Bertha
Kaufman, of South Amboy, a cousin
of the bride, will be maid of honor,
and Leo e. Roos, of Scranton, Pa,
cousin Of the groom, will be best
man. After the ceremony a recep-
ton will be held. After a wedding
tour the couple will reside in Scran-
ton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
DINNER BY
LAWMAKERS YESTERDAY

More than seventy-hve members of
Pc Ambo Loft No. 65 u, Haymakers.
enjoyed the annual Christmas dinner
of the Loft that was held in Red
Mems hall yesterday afternoon fol-
lowing the business session and cleo
ton Of officers for the ensuing year.
Two candidates were also nominated.
In the selection of officers the follow
ing are those who will be installed at
the next meeting: Past chief hay
maker, J. A. Anderson; chief hay
maker, Peter Poulsen; assistant
chief haymaker, Val Baumlin; over
seer, Edward Christensen; steward,
Jens Jacobson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
A CLOSE CALL
FOR THE CHIEF

Chief Of Police Patrick j. Burke
narrowly escaped being wounded by
a blank cartridge which exploded
while he was handling a cheap pistol
at headquarters this morning. The
weapon had been seized from John
Saidor, fourteen years old, when
Patrolman Hartmann found him
shooting in the air and threatening
children yesterday. The chief did
not know the pistol was loaded. He
pulled the trigger and the cartridge
burned a finger slightly. Saidor
was paroled until tonight, when the
dealer who sold the weapon to him
will also be arraigned before Re-
corder Kehoe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
GENERAL DOMINGO DIAz DEAD
Stricken With Pneumonia In New
York-Wiil Ship Body to Panama

York-WW ShIp oody to Panama.
New York. Dec. 23.-ln the undertak
ing DON of James f. Martin, 1871
Amsterdam emu lies the body Of
General Domingo Diaz. formerly of
Panama. and believed to have been the
raan who was a notable figure in the
history OF the young canal republic"
General Diaz died in the Endicott ho-
tel, Columbus avenue and Eighty-hrst
) rect, Of pneumonia, after a brief i'll
ness.
He arrived In New York with his
wife, his daughter and her husband.
General Juan Jim!niz. while on his
way to Panama from Paris, where he
has been living recently. He was III
when he arrived at the hotel. II WAS
said there. and his condition became 80
much worse the e day that DIR. NJ
]. Echeverria of 90 West Seventy first
street WAS called in to attend him
Dr.. Eeheverria found General D!sx
suffering from double pneumonia.
The body was embalmed and will he
taken to Panama by the family. who
Will leave New York for the hsthmus
next Friday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
TWO WEDDINGS
BY RECORDER

Recorder Henry w. Kehoe performed
two wedding ceremonies Saturday af-
ternoon and early Saturday night.
Lawrence Chicochi and Miss Christine
Pighuni, Of this city, were united in
marriage at the recorders home at 4
o'clock in the afternoon. Frank Meni,
of this city, and Antonio Castillucci, of
Matawan, were married in the police
court room at 7 O'Clock Saturday night.
Acting Mayor Garretson and Chief of
Police Burke were the witnesses to the
last ceremony.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23

SZULS-Mrs. Frances, forty-seven
years old, Saturday. at her home,
1S5 Bertram venue Survived by
her husband and several children.
Funeral this morning from St.
Stephens Polish church. Inter-
ment in St. Stephens cemetery.
TYRRELL-George Tice, thirty-flve
years and six days old, sudden yes
terday morning at 1877 Fayette
street. Funeral this afternoon
from Mullins undertaking parlors
in New Brunswick avenue. Inter-
ment in Alpine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
USE WAGONS IN
MAIL DELIVERY

That Christmas Is almost here is
beginning to show from the fact that
the mail carriers packs are %increas-
ing to enormous proportions and the
post office lobby is beginning to as
sumo an air of a crowded thorough
fare with stamp purchasers sending
Christmas gifts. Several wagons
were put on this morning to assist
the carriers in delivering the heavier
and more bulky packages.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
Reunion Enjoyed
by Orpheus Glee
Club Last Night

Orpheus Glee Club members con-
vened for the first time since June
at the home of Thomas Major in
Washington street last night and en-
joyed themselves in singing and
other forms of amusement until l
O'Clock this morning, when a bust
ness meeting was held. All of the
members were present except Doug
las Grant Coulen, who is now in Los
Angeles, Cal. Arrangements were
made for the private dance to be
held by the Orpheus Club in the A.
B. C. rooms in First street Thurs
day night. Plans were also COM
pleted for the straw ride Monday
night. Those present we're: Walter
J.. Rielley, William Therkelson,
Thomas Major, John E. Toolan and
David T. WilentZ.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
Steinhauser
is GiDenSurprise

Mrs. Charles Steinhauser, of 1926
State street, was rendered a surprise
party yesterday at her home in honor
of her birthday anniversary. All the
guests spent IN enjoyable time.
Those who helped celebrate were:
Mrs. Adam Pfeiffer, of Germantown;
Mr.. and Mrs. Justus Kaletsch, Mrs.
John Muller, Mrs. Caroline Muller,
Miss Carrie Muller, Mrs. John Ellie
and Miss Katherine Ellie, of this city
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
JUDGE ORDERS YOUNG
CARLTON SENT TO HOME

William Carlton, nine years old.
arrested several days ago for robbing
inmates at the Home for the Aged.
where his mother was matron, has
been ordered sent to a home by
Judge DAILY.
Bernard Cadurzenski, twelve
years old, of TAO Donald avenue, &C
cused of robbing a poor woman of
about 50, has been given ar oppor-
-tunity to reform by Judge DAILY.
The boys mother made good the
amount it is declared her boy had
taken.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
Compassionabts Mature.

81 haven't much objection to you per
sonally." said Mr.. Cumrox, "but you
know my daughter has been accus,
toned to every luxury"
We'll" replied the confident sultor
Il won't ask her to give up anything
on my account. | think l could &c
along and enjoy luxury as much as
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. STAR
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
Spend Christmas
With His Brother
in South Dakota

Gunnar Olsen, of State street, left
yesterday for Viborg, S. D., to attend
a family reunion at the home of his
brother, Rev. II. Folkstead, who Is
pastor of the Danish M. E. church
of that place. Friends of Mr.. Olsen
rendered him a farewell reception In
the form of a surprise party Satur-
daylight. He was presented with a
handsome gift. 1t is likely that he
Will make his future home in the
west.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
THREE MORE APPEALS

An assessment of $500 has been APP
pealed by Michael Stoke on lots 200
and POI in block 313H, Of Lee street,
which he values at $50.
Minnie Dupree Schwenseek, of New
York city, has appealed an assessment
of 5000 on property at Raritan; value
claimed, 5000.
Israel Marx, of New Brunswick, an
asses" ent of $500 on property valued
at 500.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
Orchestra Meet

The Andre Orchestra will meet to-
night at the home of their instructor,
Arthur st. Andrassy, in King street.
Practice will be held first, after
which refreshments will be served.
They will hold a reception and dance
in Washington Hall on December 80.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
YECCMEN GET
$4,000 IN P.0

Special bU United Press Vfro.
Orangeburg, N. j., Dec. 23-Three
yeggmen blew open the safe in the
post office here early today and es-
capped with $4,000 in cash and stamps
by means of an automobile. The car
was last seen going toward Weehau-
ken, and the police there were mott
fed to be on the lookout for the
robbers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
Plan Tournament

Oscar Schroeder, of Kearny ave-
nue., will entertain the members of
the Clipper A. c. tonight. A pinochle
and checker tournament will be the
main features of the evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
Rescued From Mine, pisa.

Grass Valley. Cal. Dec. 23.- Edward
Duffy. taken out Of IN aba ndoned mine
shaft after seven days Imprisonment,
died & few minutes later.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
To be Married

City Clerk Wilbur LaRoe has is
sued a license for the marriage of
James Grefllan and Miss Cecilia
Monroe, both of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23
Candies For
Christmas

Give your girl, mother or sister q
nice box Of candy for Christmas. Our
stock consists of the oess makes and
guaranteed strictly fresh. Put up in
fancy boxes that sell from 25c to $500
a box.
Also loose candies in any quantity
you desire. Special price for candies by
pail. to the churches and Sunday
Schools.
Assorted Chocolates, 10 kinds;
Csc 3D.: s lbs, $1.Oe
Fine Mixed Candy;
15c h.; 2 lbs, Csc: S lbs, 65A
Christmas Ribbon Candy;
15c h.: 2 lbs, 25e
Christmas Candy Toys;
l5c h.; S lbs. zoe
Christmas American Mixed;
10c h.; 5 lbs. 45o
Christmas French Mixed;
1oc h.; S lbs, $50
30 h.. pail American fixed -, So 70
30 lb. pail French Mixed ....... $2.7o
80 lbs. Assorted Chocolates 49,. $500
30 lbs. Fine Mixed Candy ...... $3.50
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23

Reception for Garage Employees.
Employees OF the Van SICKLE garage
will receive their Christmas remem-
brance from their employer, Frank
Van SICKLE. in the form of a recep-
ton to be given at 10 o'clock tonight
IN the American hotel at 139 Smith
street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-23

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-01
MISS CApERTON INTRODUCED

Of interest to local friends of the fam ily will be the following item clipped from an exchange.
 Madison county was stirred to its social depths on Friday evening when Mrs. James Caperton entertained at a ball to introduce her debutante daughter. Miss Jamie Caperton. The ball was the larg- est and the handsomest entertainment given in recent years in Richmond, and not only the friends of Mrs. Caperton and her daughter in Madison county were invited to pay their devoirs to the fair young debutante, but guests from all over the state and from out of the state were present.
 Mrs Caperton is one of the mothers who cling to the old and dignified custom of presenting their debutante daughters to the older generation as we'll as to the younger. The ball was given in the Masonic temple, Richmond, which was beautifully decorated for the occasion. The ball room floor is said to be one of the best in the state for dancing and the guests who gathered danced to their hearts content to the music of the or chestra.
 There is something especially pleasing in the idea of ball given in one of the smaller towns in the state. with all the neighboring gentry on hand. It has a flavor of the old south. which is most att tractive and which is not often to be found.
 Mrs. Caperton has been giving house party to a number of her young daugh- ter's out of town friends who, with the hostess, formed the receiving party at-the ball
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-01
In desc heah days uv Beauty Specialists hit costs CT man mos as much ter keep his wife in repair as ter keep his automobiles in repair. Yassum!

continued. "Yes, man that I am, am willing to own up. that l actually went to a Matinee. A friend of mine from a remote country town was passing through here and spending the day last Saturday, and she wanted to go to the theatre. Her train left too early in the evening for us to go to that performance. so sug- gested lunch and to finish up the spree we took in Matinee. The lady who sat ust in front of us was more fragrant han horrible banquet I once attended n the far west, at which the piece de assistance of the dining room was a foun- tain of perfumes Can you conjure up in your mind anything more hideous and dreadful than that? The lady in front of me at the Matinee recalled that experience of my early days She fairly exuded a my little friend told me afterward was a perfume named after now famous opera singer"
 Not only perfume, but soap and sachet
 md Talcum Powder. and Toilet Water, suggested. ''and they are all fearfully expensive"
 Heretofore I had never had any spe- cial criticism to make of the Diva in question. like her acting. and I even like her often denied voice, but I draw the line at her if she stands Sponsor for the perfume that bears her name"
 The young woman with me-" he went on. with all young woman's wisdom. explained to me that 1t was bouquet odor. made up of Valley Lilly, stephano-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-01
CLEVER ARTISANRY

A clever bit of handwork is the min- iature baby grand piano pictured on this page. It was the creation of q Florence, Ala, man and bears the name Of it's home town. MT. Charles Burtwell has shown both mechanical and musical genius in the construction of the little instrument He made it with ordinary carpenters tools and so carefully stud- fed every detail in it's construction that when finished 1t was the exact eoun- terpart of the original baby grand. Mrs. Edelman, capable musician or this city, who has just returned from Florence, saw f1ie quaint little instru- ment during her visit and describes 1t q remarkably sweet in tone The fact that it's maker has been q successful piano tuner for some years. she thinks has been of great assistance to him in his present venture. This little paino wfll probably be exhibited at the State Fair and if it is the boys of the pub lie schools who are fascinated with their woodwork and are so sklllful m the making of the simpler articles or furniture will be interested to see what one man was able to do just with n few carpenters tools and skiiitui hands.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-10-01
HE. HELEN" YEAR IN CHATTANOOGA SOCIETY

# This season of l9l2-1913 in Chattanooga Knight well be called the Helen Year, 1.s a majority of the debutantes bear that 4oretty cognomen, notes the Lookout.
 " Miss Helen Kline is one of the attrae- tive young girls whose entrance in socie- tvs portals win be the occasion of numer- ous affairs. She is the only daughter Of Mrs. Franklin Kline and has spent several years abroad cultivating lovely soprano voice. Mrs Kline will introduce her 4aughter early in November. giving a &rge dancing party at the Patten for that purpose. Later in the same month Mrs. Thomas C. Latimore will entertain with reception in honor of Miss Kline.
 Miss Helen Watkins is already noted ,for her beauty and charm and enters Chattanooga society under suspicious cir clmstances. She is member of large and popular families and her debut will be marked by many beautiful affairs. Miss Watkins is tall and fair.
 Miss Helen Johnson is the third daugh- ter of Mrs. James W. Johnson and is already a young belle. She spent the