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The evening world., 1912-03-20
la Toilette Will.
N0WF|GHTFORT THE
BALANCE 0FPOWER
To Wage War on Roosevelt
and Taft-Thinks Progress
sives Will Rule at. Chicago.

CHICAGO. March CT believe that
the real Prosressives win hold the bal
ance Of power In the Chicago conven,
ton against both President Taft and
Col. Roosevelt sah Senator Robert n.
La Toilette here to-day. That Il. wha,
I am going to hsht ror." he ~contfnued-
- balance Of power that will dictate q
really progressive platform md put q
really progressive candidate upon H.
news that came fromthe North Dakota
primaries. i -
The returns thus far, received he
commented, "conhrsn my impression
formed while 1 was In North Dakota.
Never In my experience have I known
the people OF any Commonwealth to be
more profoundly aroused man they we're
there. ThoSe people Thoroughly under
stand the issuS..- Sentiment does no.
enter INTO the result at all. The people
of North Dakota could not be Influenced
by any attempt to make this a personal
issue. They had made up their minds
and they cast their ballots on a basis
OF principle-of progressive principle. d,
II am convinced that the situation IN
North Dakota 10 typical OF thc progress
sive movement In oil the progressive
States. The politicians Of North Dakota
may in some instances have been stam-
peded Just as some politiciaas seem to
have been s~tampeded in other parts If
the country. But the count OF the. bal.
lots 30 far in North Dakota shows that
the people have not been n VIII not
be stampeded. t.s
Tho people know that the sreat prob
The evening world., 1912-03-20
MANAGER ENrEREo AND on
0eREO THEM TO OGPANT,

"ss awaAe"eu ny q knock a. the
49, - Vo'oe sa,u tnat there was Ice
~sser ior VI. my husband tod whoever
y wss .nst we d'd not want Ice water.
An ABOUT hve minutes this was rspsated
ana my husband toh the person who
knocked not TO disturb US again. Al
mos. Immediately the same voice said
- p . the doorSfor an important mes-
nge. Mr.. Fay1sh opened tina door .
utt,> vav. ara 4, 90. nu.n~a 49,
nan cam. int ,h..o. 800 "
s,.,, 49,.
- 'o'A" NJ mo una sara. 1fnat
: a. nos you wire, You win ave
you arrested and put in JAIL Ny nus.
hand replied: You don't know n
you.rs taking abou,' Than VI. man
IA svs. NV. a. rrc,.r, ~. 800.
~. 49, $3.50 800 ~
~" "use' ss.'"s' r"ch peo'he as 20"
ers. we wnnt oh'y respectsbe people
ID thas hotel II 10 n crime In New York
for such people A. you to be In q hotel
Ny husband asked him who he was and
he threw a ear ON tbe he'd. n re.A "A
p vv.,,v ..s.,.n, u.c.-.r,"
.w,h.. 1890 80" ....n NJ
~"ss ""Pp'"s" "e~' ssAeo mt
Ivy
~ husbAnd told hin tina he didn't
want any dispute because 7 was sck."
Mrs. Favish replied. and offered "a
J call up friends who would IDENTIFY us.
He called I'm DIR. Oberiorfer ana to,d
h,u vh., h.a h.n,.psa. A, 0r.t H.
xw.,,v -,.,,s ~, ,a,S a. o..
$3.50 800" J, "~ - OO'-
ccsses: ou. nns.ly no went 20 the phone.
sse toh the doctor Ne didnt believe
nss9 wnSn ne ssid we werc married.
Ay nusohhd raia we would leave,
ous nat Mr. Waty would nave 10
seAvc me room. ne Asked hhn u ne
see .nat was ~ my hisnt
49,: On, nat. WA''y ss'd, LOOKING ~
- susss snss peeh seen mat way
oetose.
y we're your she WAS asked.
sistihs on the foot OF the ped"
niis you were SUING IN the iOucy
JUST ooSors you ieit what were
ooaner sne We ss*ed'
The evening world., 1912-03-20
"SOAP BOX" PRIMARY
IN r DAKOTA,
SAYS + NAM

WARRINGTON. March a-Assef4ing
that the la Toilette ten delegates
|k.lected IN North Dakota's PRIMARY can
safely he, put into the Roosevelt
column" because all announced a few
days ago that Roosevelt was their sec.
ond choice, senator DIXON. tho Colonei's
campaign anage here. to-day COM
fined his comment on the result Of the
North Dakota primary TO observations
conserving the anti-Taft sentiment.
only one R~epyblcan,, VOTER In North
Dakota Expressed q wish that Taft be
made tho Republican nominee" he said.
mo such huruiliating. crushing defeat
IT n Presidential candidate asking re.
nomination has ever been witnessed in
American politics" y
Manasar Mckinley of tho Taft head
quarters said. o.. ,
:~Lsmentin& the defeat OF Col. Roose.
Welt. the C~oloners adherents are excus-
ing their misfortune by the charge THAI
DsTrUCrats n Socialists voted for La
Fouette. This In exactly Whist the man.
aGers Of the Taft bureau hdve attempt
I'd 70 impress upon the country. In teis
instance there was n State law, hut
without party enrolment feature. Tho
claim 10 now mhd- ny the sRHoseveit
managers thh It was not a Republican
primary hut n open TO all comers. -
tbs absence OF state law, IL y easy 20
foeSbee that 'soap-box' primary rules
would prevail. and The contest for the
Republican nomination for President
would degenerate into a national scan
dal' In which the Republican pxk4y itself
would play n minor role.
"rhe New York primary law II at
tackled by those recently converted en-
The evening world., 1912-03-20
ChurckNl'. IL nxpnndIns.

Papers we're nled to-day with the
County Clerk and the Secretary OF state
certifying 10 an increase OF the Board
of Directors of C%hurchin's. the biggest
restaurant In the city. at Broadway and
F~orty-pinth street. from three to four
members. The change In IN response to
the entrance 81, new capital into the COR
poration. which 10 thus given repre-
The evening world., 1912-03-20
TELLS HOW HOTEL
ASTOR THREW HER
AND HUSBAND OUT
"You're Not Married" South
erner Declares Manager Said
in Room at 1 A. M.

Speaking with a soft Southern accent.
Mrs. Helen W. Fav!sh. wife OF Edward
W. FAvish. a Birmingham. Ala. busi-
ness man. who claims 10 nave been UNI
tremendously elected from tho Hotel
Astor with her husband In the small
hours Of the morning OF May o. 1910,
toM Justice Erianger and a jury to-day
her version 81 that episode. Both Mr..
n Mrs. Favish are suing the hotel
company. Their cases are being tried
together.
Mrs. Favish 10 a small woman. with
Golden brown hair and large blue eyes.
She wore a white straw hat. trimmed
In white lace, blue velvet and a white
wing. Her waist was Of blue silk. sne
wore q lark biue tailored skirt aud long
white gloves.
Mrs. Fsvish identified her marriage
certificate n said she was the H~lcn
Wise mentioned In II. She was married
June Z. 1905. In response TO questions
h told Of arriving In New York al 9
O'Clock IN the morning OF Sunday. May
Z: 1910. She n her husband. she said.
went directly to the Hotel Astor. where
they lregtstered and were assigned 10
Room No. 5O. They remained in their
room after breakfast. she said. and In
the afternoon a woman cousin and DIR.
Archie O5erdorfcr., a distant relative,
called. Shortly after 9 o'clock they all
went out and on not return until after
10 o'clock. She and her husband retired
about II o'clock. she aid.
what happened next?' she was
naked.
The evening world., 1912-03-20
MATT WELLS IS HERE.
English Champion Lightw eight IL
After Go with WoIxnst.

Maxi Wells. the English lightweight.
was p OF the passengers al tho Oiym-
pie. which arrived to-day, lie has been
IN England since hast November. hiiing
vaudeville engagements. and has 70
turnsd to America In an effort 10 got
. snatch with Ad wolsast for the light
weight championship OF the world.
Wells nays nc Is In perfect condition
and easily able 70 make iS5 pounds at
O'Clock.
u am here 20 6ght." ne said. 'and I
don't care who At IL. Fighting IL my
business and they can. come too fast
for me. Ten rounds isn't my distance
ana ] don't think I can do my best az
that rate. Twenty rounds or more Is
what I like best. ] VIII take on Nc
y'arfand, Tommy Murphy or Leach
cseas II ! can't ge, Woizast."
The evening world., 1912-03-20

Republican and Democratic Pres
Idential delegates elected for the
candidates of both parties in the
VARIOUS States up to date are as
follows:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-18
OLD BRIDGE

Mrs. Judson Green, of South Old
Bridge, enjoyed Monday with her
daughter, Mrs. Ulysses Magee, Of
Prince Bay.
Mrs. James Sylvester and niece,
Mrs. Lewis jolly, were the guests of
friends in New Brunswick Monday
afternoon.
Mrs. Charles P. Hillyer, of South
Old Bridge, was a Perth Amboy visi-
tor Tuesday
Ground has been broken at the O..
B. E. B. G T. Company for build
ing to be used for storage purposes,
50x15O.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Kise, of Main
street, were out-of-town shoppers
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. C. e. Hurtzig, Of Maple
street, made an out-of-town trip
over the Trenton division Tuesday.
Mrs. S. C. Thorn, of Riverside ave-
nue., was Newark shopper today.
Miss Phoebe Morse, of Half Acre,
is enjoying a few days visit with
Miss Edna Squire, of Riverside ave
nue..
Edward Hardy, of South Amboy,
was a borough visitor Monday.
The regular weekly meeting Of the
Ladies' Aid Society of the First Bap-
tist church will be held Thursday af-
ternoon at the home Of Mrs. J. H.
Clayton, Of South Old Bridge.
The Christmas entertainment of
the Baptist church will be held Mon
day evening, December 20. An elab-
orate program has been arranged.
The w. w. G. convenes tonight in
borough hall. at which time business
OF Importance will be transacted.
Morton Disbrow, Of Keyport, was
a business visitor In the borough
Tuesday.
Mrs. Fred Ward, OF Brunswick
avenue, was an out-of-town visitor
Tuesday morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-18
JAMESBURG

Harry Fields, who has held the
position Of pianist at Liberty theatre
for some time has resigned his posi-
tion and returned to New York city.
Manager Peterson has secured a good
substitute.
Cornelius stonaker was a recent
visitor in Trenton.
Farm Folks" a comedy drama,
was presented by the Dramatic Club
of tho local Methodist church at
Englishtown in Columbia hall for
the beneht Of Englishtown and
Jamesburg Methodist churches. This
is the final performance of this popu-
lar drama.
John Waddy, clerk Of the Board Of
Education, Is confined to his Sedg-
wick street house with an attack Of
rheumatism.
Casser Brothers, running the
Buckelews Mills, have installed an
up-to-date engine driven by gas from
the Public Service Corporation.
The sixteenth anniversary of Pride
OF Mechanics Home Council, No. 81.
Daughters of Liberty was quietly
celebrated following their regular
session on Monday evening. No ex-
tensive program had been arranged
by the committee having the event
in charge. The evening was pleas
antly passed in vocal and instrument
tai selections by local talent. A
good program Of eatables had been
prepared by the refreshment commit
tee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-18

trious time was spent and was con-
cluded with a delicious round OF re-
freshments.
Mrs. Allan Smith, OF Palmyra, is
being entertained as the guest OF Mr..
and Mrs. Joseph Smith.
The Circle of Kings Daughters
will meet on Wednesday evening at
the home Of Mrs. Joseph Mark.
Miss Elizabeth Keifner and Mrs.
Frank Armstrong spent Tuesday az
ternoon in New Brunswick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Quad motored
to BernArdsville on Tuesday and Will
remain there for week among
friends.
The Wyntje Sewing Club was en-
tertained Tuesday afternoon as
guests of Mrs. Frank Prentice. A
delightful social time was enjoyed,
after which a delicious luncheon was
served by the hostess.
The annual supper and smoker OF
the South River fire department will
be held tonight in Allgair's hall. A
bountiful supper will be served by
Mr.. Allgair, who holds an enviable
reputation for serving appetizing
"eats." The mayor and council, the
Board Of Public Works, the Board OF
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-18
ROOSEVELT

J. Wilson Of Washington avenue.
spent Sunday out of town.
John Dunn. of Woodbridge ave-
nue was an out of town visitor Sun
day.
Miss Stella Marks OF Atlantic ave-
nue. spent Sunday out Of town.
Levenson Harris Of Washington
avenue, spent Sunday out Of town.
Misses Elizabeth and Mabel Ben
son and Kitty Dunn and Mamie Dew
ereux were out OF town visitor Sun
day.
G. Walz of Houston street, spent
Sunday out OF town.
John Mustagh of Atlantic avenue,
spent Sunday out of town.
Charles Reilly Of New York was a
local visitor Sunday.
John Connolly Of Railway avenue,
spent Sunday In Plainfeld.
Harry Sellnar of Railway avenue,
spent Sunday in weNark.
Adam Manhart of Elizabeth was a
local visitor Sunday.
Mrs. William Howard Of Newark
spent Sunday In town.
John Neville of Woodbridge ave
nue. was an out Of town visitor Sun
day.
H. Platt of Woodbridge avenue
was an out of town visitor Sunday.
Thomas Mulvihill, OF Washington
avenue, spent Sunday out of town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-18
WOODBRIDGE

Miss Margaret Mooney, Of Perth
Amboy, who has been the guest of
her aunt, Mrs. Hemsel, of Albert
street, during the past week. has re-
turned to her home.
Mrs. Ralph Kelly visited in Perth
Amboy Tuesday.
George Fromm. Sr., our local fish
merchant, who has been confined to
heavy cold, Is able to be about again.
Mrs. James Collins spent Monday
afternoon In Perth Amboy.
Mrs. B. W. Schoder is i'll with
pneumonia at her home in Railway
avenue.
Mrs. Raymond Killenberger was a
Perth Amboy visitor Tuesday morn
ing.
On Thursday evening Rev. P. H.
|Dougherty, Of Newark, a former pas
tor of the M. e. church. will deliver
a lecture on "Oliver Cromwell" In
that church. Mr.. Dougherty Ia a
brilliant speaker, and those who take
advantage OF this opportunity will
be sure to enjoy both the subject and
speaker.
Miss Grace Huber and Miss Ruth
Braley were Newark shoppers Tues
day afternoon.
Mrs. F. r. Valentine was an out
OF town visitor Tuesday morning.
Mrs. C. A. Campbell spent Tuesday
In New York.
A little daughter arrived at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Carmello Janni
Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. F. Bindenberger was an out.
|of-town visitor Tuesday.
Mr.. Burke, OF Newark, was a local
visitor Tuesday.
e. 9. Ensign. of Railway avenue,
has been on the sick list for the past
week.
Mrs. B. L. Drummond was a Perth
Amboy visitor Tuesday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-18

Education and the Board OF Health
will be guests of the tiremen.
DR.. Elmer Eulner, Of South AM
boy, visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman Eulner, ST., Sunday.
DeGrasset Rose, of Trenton, spent
the weekend with friends and rela-
tives.
Miss Olga Elsie, of Highland Park,
was guest Sunday Of the Misses
ziegert-
Frederick Nodine received word
Tuesday morning announcing the
death OF his mother. who died early
that morning at her home in Yon-
kers following a long period of Ill
ness.
Robert, the young son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. George Applegate, who has been
quite Ill, is improving.
A cottage prayer meeting was held
last night at the home OF Mrs.
Charles Armstrong, of Holmes ave-
nue.. Rev. James Lord had charge
OF the service.
A beautiful American flag, the
zift of Riverside Council No. 33, Jr.
o. u. A. M, was presented Monday
evening to the Board Of Education
for use at School No. 1.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-18
WEATHER everywhere,
Observations of tho United
States weather bureau taken at
8 D. m. yesterday follow:
General Markets.

0onefzI MaTKOI0s
New York, Dec. ~
BUTTER-eteady; receipts, 6+U pack
Ages: creamery, extras lb.. 9s4a31o :
f,r,ta. aaaseo. seconds. fea31c.: thirds. IA
Nc held, extras, asAA3s14o.: firsts. sotha
sztc., seconds, u1aas0c-: state dairy. tubs.
finest, ssa34c.: good to prime. ssaS2c !
common to fair. &a7c.; process. extras.
0s27Hc,; frsts. 2eaas1ho-; seconds, 2sa9c
imitation creamery. firsts. Da3hc; fao-
tory. June make, 1Aa2<1tc.: current maze
flrsts, 24c; seconds Hha2o-; thirds. IVA
nHc,; packing stock. current make No
u3kc: No. !. 2AIe.
CHEESE-Ouist: receipts. LIS boxes
state whole milk. specials. white. fresh.
haId. lh.. Nc. colored, fresh. held. loc
syeraxe fancy. white. fresh, held. liza
lrEo: colored, fresh. hold. 171ta17xc.; un-
dsraradss, 1Aa1s1Ac.: daisies. fresh. 1Sc
state skirns, held. specials. Ha14%c.; fresh.
spscials, 1910; fair to choice, Sa1sc.i un-
dSrgradss, 4A61so-
EGGs Firmsr; receipts, $500 cases:
fresh gethsrsd. extras, doz., Ssa3ec.: sxtr.
ar.ts ssas4c.; firsts. SsaS2c.; seconds and
iover srsAsa 2a2sc.; held fresh. lsa8o
dirtiss. 1salsc.; checks. lSal7c.: refriSera-
tor. special marks, fancy. aanho.; nr'ts'
i7ha1sc.; lower grades. 14als'Ae'; state
Pennsylvania and nearby. hennery whites.
Sancv large. 42atko.: common to good. ia
INo, hennsry browns 4aSso.; gathered
brown ana mixed colors. 1as3c.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-18
BRIDGE PLANKS
GETTING WEAK
Brewery Truck Breaks
Through Near South Amboy.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
South Amboy, Dec. 1S:-Now as
the business men of the country are
having auto vans as large as the Eng
lishman said our cars were, as big
as ouses. our bridges will have to be
strengthened to meet the necessary
requirements.
Yesterday afternoon as a large
auto truck belonging to Rubsam &
Norman, brewers, Of Staten Island,
heavily loaded with their product,
was passing over the county bridge
In the direction of South Amboy the
truck had reached that portion OF
the bridge toward South Amboy that
was replanked a short time ago when
the rear wheels suddenly broke
through the planking and brought
the load to a s.andstill until the ma
chine could be blocked up and haul
ed out.
Now one Of two things brought
this result, the bridge at this point
was weak or else the truck was over
heavily loaded.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-18
SOCIAL EVENT
AT CRANBURY
Party at Nome Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mason Tonight.
Speoial to the EVENTNG NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Cranbury, Dec. 18.-The largest
social affair of the week In this vi
cinity will be a party tonight given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Mason.
Pink and white carnations will form
the decorations and an elaborte din
ner will be served. The invited
guests are the following: Mr.. and
Mrs. Furman Updike, Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Perrine, Mr.. and Mrs. J. V. D.
Perrine, Mr.. and Mrs. David Perrine,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Perrine, Mr..
and Mrs. Jones Mount, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones Dey, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram
Mount, Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Mount,
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Adams, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Rue, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Ely, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Davi-
son Mr.. and Mrs. James Hutchinson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Stults, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Applegate, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Dey. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Leming, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Lee,
Mr.. and Mrs. Forman Wetherill, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Grover, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey Grover, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Grover, Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Johnson, Mr..
and Mrs. George Dawson, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Cox, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Mason, Mr.. and Mrs. E. s.
Barclay, Mr.. and Mrs. William Tho
mad, Mr. and Mrs. John Bennett,
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Bennett, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Petty Jr., Mr.. and Mrs.
Leroy Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Grover
Stults, Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Stults,
Mr.. and Mrs. Amzi Snedeker, Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Dey, Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert West, Mr.. and Mrs. e. E..
Fright, Mr.. and Mrs. Forman Barca-
low, Mr.. and Mrs. John Gordon,
Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond Griggs, Mr..
and Mrs. John Barclay, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Mount, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Perrine, Mr.. and Mrs. George For
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Bennett,
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Hutchinson, Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Dye, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harvey Dye, DR.. and Mrs. G. M.
Franklin, Arthur Perrine, Joseph
Dye, Mrs. Thomas Dey, Mrs Jane
Dey, Mrs. Anna Wyckoff, Mrs. John
Grover, Mrs. Matte Perrine, Miss
Mabel Bennett, Miss Luella Dey,
Miss Gladys Adams.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-18
SOUTH RIVER

Mrs. William Simonson was New
Brunswick visitor Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. Charles Bergen spent Monday
afternoon in Matawan.
Miss Ella Peterson, OF Brooklyn,
is visiting among relatives In town.
Mrs. Theodore Gordon, of Geneva,
N. r., is the guest Of her cousin, Mrs.
Charles Hermann.
Mrs. Walter Simmons. OF Liberty,
N. Y, WAS a recent visitor at the
home Of her husbands parents In the
borough. Mr.. Simmons is now trav-
cling for q Chicago, ILL.,, business
firm.
Fred Nodine spent the week end
at his parents home in Yonkers, N.
Y.
Miss Marguerite Simonson enter
tained the members of the Nosaskin
Sewing Club at her home on Monday
evening. A social as well as indus
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-18
SAYRtVIl

Mrs. william Snowneld and
daughter Miss Freda spent Tuesday
in Keyport.
Miss Minnie Henry, who has been
spending some time with her cousin,
Mrs. D. H. Blew, started for her
homo In Jacksonville, Florida,
Tuesday.
Mrs. Walker Tenbroeck, OF Parlin,
spent Tuesday with friends In Phil
adelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey, of Amboy
avenue, spent part of Sunday with
friends at Ernston.
DR.. j. H. Beekman is improving
the looks of his home by giving 1t a
coat of paint.
Miss Emma standerson spent Sum
day with friends at Fords.
Miss Mary Tuckerson, Of New
Brunswick, spent Sunday with her
parents In Hillside avenue.
H. F. c. Atkinson spent Wednes-
day shopping in Philadelphia.
Mrs. James Van Cleef and son
Kenneth were the guests OF Mrs.
Van Cleef's auntin Perth Amboy
Tuesday.
Joseph Norman was New York
visitor Tuesday.
Mrs. Henry Krumb and daughter
Katherine spent Monday in Perth
Amboy.
Mrs William Kroeger and daugh-
ter, Miss Freda, were Perth Amboy
visitors Tuesday.
Mrs. Walter Let's, of South
River, was Sayreville visitor
Tuesday.
Mrs. Snyder, of South River, Wis
| tied in town Tuesday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-18
SPOTSWOOD

Frank Dinkle was visitor in
South Amboy on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver K. Stillwell,
of Tennant, were visitors on Sun
day afternoon at the residence of the
latter's parents, Postmaster and Mrs.
Joseph Hodapp, Sr.
John Brenner, of New York, for
merly of this place, has returned af-
ter spending several days with
friends here.
Otto Yahnel, Of Yorklyn,, Del, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Yahnel. Sr..
of West spotswood, will be married
at Jamesburg on December 80 to a
JamesburE young lady. instead of De-
cember 23, as at nrst reported.
Miss Emily Daw Of the U. OF p, OF
Philadelphia. Pa, spent the week end
at St. Peters rectory, with her par
ents. Rev. and Mrs. W. e. Daw.
Councilman Aug. Cornell Is recov-
ering from a slight Illness.
Arthur D. Appleby was visitor
on Sunday In Trenton.
st. Francis Helen, OF Peekskill, N.
Y, has returned after q short visit
at the residence of her brother. Bor-
ough Clerk George w. De Voc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-18
A SMALL FIRE
. IN SOUTH RIVER
Causes Scare in Large Tens-
ment Houss--Damags Slight.
Special to tho EYENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
South River, Dec. 18:-At 11.45
o'clock Tuesday morning a small fire
broke out in the large tenement
house on Armstrong avenue, owned
by George Farr, Of Denver, Col.
The fire occurred on the second
floor. where mattress in one Of the
bedrooms caught fire from a lighted
cigarette which is supposed by one Of
the men who boards with the family
that occupies the apartment In which
the fire started.
An alarm was sent in from box 65,
but before the fremen arrived the
burning mattrass had been thrown
out of the window and the flames ex-
tinguished.
The woodwork was slightly dam
aged, The apartment is occupied by
Polish family and several boarders
live with them,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-18
TROLLEY CAR
HITS A HORSE
Owned by Mayor Welsh at
South Amboy.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.


South Amboy, Dec. 18:-An acci-
dent occurred yesterday afternoon at
the junction of Broadway and First
street. Several teams of Mayor
Welsh's were transferring carload
of corn On the ear from the car to
the mayors cribs. AS one of his
teams was about to cross the trolley
track a car of the New Brunswick
trolley line ran into the team, throw
ing one of the animals with such
force that two of It's shoes were
knocked loose and the animal was
somewhat bruised and cut. 1t was
taken out of the team and placed in
the stable. Mr.. Welsh is unable to
say to what extent the horse is in
jured. This is one of the most dan
gerous points in the city for crossing
the trolley line.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-12-18
History ard Tact,

1t was held by the Duke OF Yelling
ton that the true story Of the battle OF
Waterloo had never been written. A
contemporary relates how he once sat
In a carriage with the duke and
watched him read a ponderous quarto
recital Of the battle Of Waterloo.
Against paragraph after paragraph be
traced the letters L. or d. L. with a
great blunt ended pencil. I ventured
10 ask what these mystic letters meant.
The pithy reply was Lie and - He
b BE- sure