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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-17
METUCHEN IN
WINNING SET
Field Club Beats Brunswick
Club in Tennis.

Metuchen, July 17:-Members of
the Metuchen Field Club and of the
Field club of New Brunswick met In
a tennis tournament here Saturday
afternoon and the home boys were
the winners of the day. f. M. Pot
ter was the star in the singles and
H. T. Nook and F. M. Potter, of
Metuchen, won the doubles. The
sets were played sn Hillside Inn
courts. There were many spectators
on hand to see the matches. Re-
freshments we're served after the
games.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-17
SAYS JUNIOR SAINTS
WAS GIVEN A FORFEIT

John Harkins who takes care OF
the St. Anthony Jrs. in the Junior
league stated last night that his
team was given a forfeit In the
Princeton-St. Anthony Jrs. postpone
ment. Harkins said hat the chair
man of the league informed him OF
the forfeit. II this game Is given
to the st. Jrs. it will NEAR a close
race for best honors as the Prtnce-
tons and Saints" are now tie for
nrst place. providing the forfeit
good. How matters of this
nature are decided In the Junior
league 10 not known to any OH
1t apepars. "
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-17
TWO FORFEITS
IN THE LEAGUE
Columbus to Royals and
Dublins to st. Josephs.

Two forfeits were declared by
Supervisor Eichbauer in the base
bali leagues of the Fairgrounds. The
Columbias have given one game to
the Royals in the intermediate
league, while the Dublins credited
one to the st. Josephs In the Junior
league. Non appearance caused the
forfeits IN both instances. A meet
inx OF the leagues will be held in
school No. j Friday morning at
$50 o'clock and matters will be
settled.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-17
MORGAN TEAM
TO CELEBRATE
Dance and Reception July Fl
in Club Rooms.

To celebrate their many victories
and to have a good time in general
the Morgan baseball club will have
a reception and dance Saturday
eevning, July 27, in the rooms of the
club. Those of the invited guests
who attend will note that the Nor
gan lads are as much at home on
the waxed floor as they are on the
bases. At least, as a South Amboy-
an said, they have their sliding down
to perfection. And when the eat
ables are served those Morgan boys
are hippopotamis-that's how big
they loom up. The arrangement
committee ssure all the invited
guests a heap big time.
EVENING NEWS covers the field.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-17
FIELD CLUB
WANTS SUNDAY GAME

Once more and again. Julius ST.
bus, manager Of the Amboy Field
Club elamors for a game for his nine
Sunday. He issues q broad def
which extends to the Redskins"
AGNES. Cypress Of South Amboy. and
Lucast r. c. Of New Brunswick.
Address AL answers to J. SIRIUS,
1877 Broad street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-17

MOON CHANGES IN JULY. :.
L&M Quxrtsr. 1tA: now moon,
.4th; frst quarter. 11a3 full moon.
9Th
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-17
BASEBALL.
Results Of Games Played In National,
American and Other Leagues.
NATIONAL.

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
At Chicago: r. H. z.
Chicago 30 0 0 / s. s 4
New York % 0 1 OIL I 8
reau and Meyers. Umpires-Brennsn and
Owens.
At Cincinnati: n. H. T..
Philadelphia 2 3oo1 % Is 0
Cincinnati 0 % 1 2
Observation-Disclosures and Doom; sugEs,
Davis and Mclean. Umpires-Eason and
Emsiie.
At Pittsburgh: a. a. =.
Pittsb'h ooaooo3 Is IL !
Brookl'n o 0 900 o2oao 90 .
Batteries-Cole. Robinson and Simon;
Yingling. Rucker and Miller. Empires
RiElsr and Firnsran.
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
New rorIss = ~ ph.,.' PHI. S IN
Chicago. %s . .sss st. Louis. 81 70 80
Pittsburg. Is 81 .ss7 Brooklyn 30 20 $50
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
At New York. n. He.
81. Louis 20 o-6 . /
New York o 0 900 IL 0
Batteries Baumsartner. KritchslI and
Stephens; WArhop and Sweeney.
Second game: a. He.
81. Louis % 0 % 2
New York o 0 0 0 0 0 Ii 2
Decentralization and Stephens; Da-
Wis and Sweeney. Umpirss-Connoily and
Hart.
At Philadelphia. n. II. \.
Philad' phia o l 0 0 . 1 ~ 10 Z
Cleveland 20 0 0 0 o. 10 0
BAttsries-Houck and Thomas; steen,
Gregg and Livingston. Umptrss-Wester-
Welt and Evans.
AZ Boston: r.. n I.
Boston 40 . l 8 - !
Detroit 80 o 0 / 0 0 0 Ia l
Batteries-Colhns and Carrigan: Moran.
Onslow and 6tanage. Umpires-Dineen
and Sheridan.
At Washington: r. H.. =.
Washington "A / @7 2
Chicago ......o 0 0 % 2
Batter1esJohnson and Ainsmith; Pc
tors, Benz. Bell, Langs and Kuhn. UNI
pires-OL ouShlin and ESan. Called to
allow Chicago to catch train.)
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-17

EVENING NEWS covers the field:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-07-17
TIME OF ZIG WATER.

Nc NEWS covers the nssA.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-12-08

~HE HOLIDAY season is full upon us and most of us have already
 \ passed through the siege of shop ping; but those who have been de- layed will now plunge into their Christmas buying with vigor and hur- ry. Now. hurrying is never advisable in anything, especially when one is engaged in buying for relatives and friends. One cannot afford to pick up an undesirable gift because of lack of time to find one more desirable. And when one is rushed to death" as we hear girls and boys declaring when, at the last moment. they have to find gifts for half a dozen persons within the space of day. they cannot always find just the particular gift for the particular friend.
 Never buy anything which will not appeal to the person to whom 1t is to be sent Books are always joy to some girls and boys, but they must be the right kind of books Just a book, because it is between pretty holi- day covers, should not be thought of. Let the text govern the choice, and think of the binding later. Some boys are fond of a big assortment of neck ties. but in selecting these. be eau tious. It is best to take his sister or mother into your confidence and ask
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for advice in the matter. You might buy ties of a shade he does not wear. or like some he already has on hand. Make your choice with knowledge of what your friend really wants. In getting lace collars for a girl friend. buy the style you know they admire. and never take an article because it is to be got at bargain. Nothing is bargain if not used to advantage.
 Stationery is always an acceptable gift to girls. for they use so much of it that their writing desks are usually ready for refilling. Choose only the best linen paper in the very latest styles and tints. If your friend uses initial stationery. be sure to get that kind for her. A box of gloves is a very lovely present for your sister or mother. Also, dainty lace-trimmed morning caps, or tea-aprons are charming bits of finery for them. A glove box. made by your own hands. will appeal to Grandmother or Auntie.
 It is not the amount of money one spends on a gift which makes 1t ac- ceptable and therefore useful. It is the article itself. What could blind man do with book? And there are ] many Hpllddy SillS IHdut lO liitHdS and relatives that are just as inappro- priate as would be the book to the blind man. There are mufflers galore given without question to the boys and men of the family, and slippers come pouring in as abundantly. Again. one boy will receive dozens of boxes of handkerchiefs and not need one. while he could use ties or slippers to good advantage. The thoughtful boy or girl
 will make no mistakes in buying,
 though he or she be pressed for time. A list of gifts, made out with due de- liberation, will be most helpful to the late Christmas shopper. and he or she will not waste time idly looking about for something. If one thinks and plans slowly and with care. one may. get full supply of Christmas gifts in a very short time. for the knowledge of just what one wants for each friend is of the greatest advantage when time is short and money scarce.
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soon," he unused. as he tried finding the main road. "I'll soon have frozen feet. and that would put a stop to all my Christmas preparations. Well, Daddy warned me against going out in. such weather and Momsey looked really distressed when 1 kissed her good-by for a couple of hours-as l thought. But 1t may be for all night It's getting darker than Egypt, too. and l can't see even a farmhouse light through this terrible sleet which is getting thicker every minute"
 But Jack Burden was no coward, and he had big amount of determi- nation. He trudged on with courage, knowing that he must como to habitation soon. as the farms about that part of the country were small and close together. He decided to call out every few minutes, SC that in case he was near enough to a farmhouse to be heard by any of the household assistance would be forthcoming.
 "Hallo!" he cried with all his lungs. Then on he went again. stamping the
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But in the bright home. beside the fire, with MT Cline to fetch ice water to take out the frost from Jacks stiff feet (which, thanks to fine circulation were not the least bit frosted), and with Jessie there to look her concern, Jack was soon really as happy and comfortable as he could well be, and after a chat and some refreshment and a pair of MT. Clines shoes twice too large for himl-he 'phoned to his father and mother to tell them that he was at MT. Cline's, where he would spend the night.
 Tell them you've given me a sur prise party" laughed Jessie. twinkle in her eyes. And say that you came in costume"
 Jack was forced to laugh, though the joke was on him. and when Jessie called his unlock ed-for strange ap- pearanoe a surprise party he winced He was reminded of his and Fred's plan to give Jessie a real, sure enough surprise party, and mentally he said, This is only sample of the sur prise party, Miss Jessie, you gay lit- tie joker. and the real, full ll-sized arti- cle will come during the holiday week"
 And SO ended most happily Jacks unusual experience of being lost with in a mile of his own home, on a night that sent strong men to shelter and caused them to anticipate the worst blizzard for years. And Jack never regretted his informal visit at the Clines, where he wore his hosts shoes. and received the most gracious treat ment from his charming hostess, and basked in the light of pretty Jessie's smile. And his poor boots lay at the bottom of the gully forgotten.
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 up the steep bank slowly. His feet were very numb. but he made pretty rapid progress and soon arrived at the top of the incline. Then he remem- bered his storm boots. He had left them at the bottom of the gully
 Well, never mind about them, he said to himself consolingly flor they're about worn out. and are too small any way. So I'll just get home as fast as ever I can"
 But at this oint Jack began to feel his way with his wrapped and therefore clumsy feet. He was off the road, he knew that, for he stumbled over stones, ice-covered, and ran into some bushes.
 Now I've gone and done it!' ne declared with emphasis. i've got my self lost-I, who brag of knowing every foot of the land for ten miles round my own home! Well. there's no use making a fuss. But-my poor pedal extremities. They're getting stiff. Guess I'd best go back and get my boots" So he turned about and en- deavored to retrace his steps. But to no avail. He did not find the steep bank leading down into the gully. What could 1t mean? Was he really wandering in the wrong direction?
 i've got to find some place pretty
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tried to prevail upon the young In- dian to lie on a bed. But this the savage fellow would not do. He stretched himself. however, on tho floor in front of a log fire, and seemed to appreciate the kindness of his good host, hostess, and their two noble sons.
 On the following morning, the poor young Indian was in a very bad way, hls wound being unframed and himself delirious. Dr. Scott. his host, did everything possible for his patient and sent the boys John and Pete to town, six miles distant. for some medicine. They made the journey afoot, and so anxious were they to get back home with the necessary drugs and band ages that they did not stop to shoot many squirrels and other game on the way.
 The young Indians condition im- proved so rapidly that within week he was we'll enough to talk about joining his tribe, now some fifty miles beyond the river. neighbor of the Scott's could speak many of the Indian languages and could converse with the patient, Interpreting his wishes to his host. It was arranged that the boys should act as escort to their savage (but now very amiable) guest on his journey across the river. accompany ing him through the territory occu- pied by his enemy. As this particular hostile tribe was on friendly terms with the white settlers, the boys would be safe, and therefore of much assistance to their new-made friend.
 The trip was a pleasant one, though a light snow had fallen and the air was full of frost. The boys were dressed for winter days, and their guest cared nothing for weather, being immune from bad results caused by temperature. He could sleep in the snow if need be. and feel none the worse from it.
 For three days and nights the trio travelled towards the setting sun. and then they reached an Indian village on the banks of pretty stream. There tho young Indian found his people, and they gave warm well come to the two white braves" who had come all the way with their young son. And John and Pete dis covered their erstwhile guest to be tho son of the Chief, who gave them many beautiful gifts, among which were two fine riding ponies.
 Christmas gifts from our red brothers" said John to Pete as they rode homewards on the ponies.
 Well, and so they are." declared Pete. I'd forgotten about it's being Yuletide, we've had so many exciting things to happen of late. But since you bring to mind the fact that Christ mas is almost here, we shall really call these ponies our Indian gifts. Shall we hang them on the Christmas tree ourselyes?"
 Both boys laughed, then rode on in silence. each thinking of the red brother whom they had learned to love during his stay with them. and who had promised to pay them . visit in the early spring.
 Well, we got our Indian for Christ mas. only we didn't keep him." re- minded Pete. Remember that day we found him, we were speaking of capturing one for our holidays?"
 And he captured us. so to speak," replied John. Well. he's a fine fei- low. and has a generous and grateful heart under his red skin."
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nothing more. It fell in the leaves, and the boy called John exclaimed: Good shot, Petel"
 Pete ran to pick up the squirrel, and as he did so beheld foot. moe casined, projecting from among the same pile of leaves. He gave a quick imperative command to John. stand readyl Indian behind this logl"
 John leapt to his feet and had his gun to his shoulder, while Pete took aim at the form beneath the bark and leaves, giving the while a gentle kick to the moccasined foot as a reminder that he had discovered it's owner.
 Instantly the young Indian was on his feet, and had ready his weapon. But he did not make a move towards attack, but stood looking Into the eyes of his enemy, the Pale Faces. Pete lowered his gun and spoke to the young warrior, whose splendid courage shone through his fierce eyes.
 Slowly the Indian pointed with his left hand to his right shoulder. and
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the log. They were eonversing easily as though an Indian was not in fifty miles of them. Indeed, they had been told that only one tribe now lived within ten miles of the western banks of the mighty Father of Waters and that tribe was friendly to the Pale-Face brother.
 Well, Christmas Is nearing, and we'll have regular pioneer Christ mas, here in the forest. I say, it will be glorious. Wouldn't 1t be great to have some of the friendly red men participating in our holiday merry making?" So spoke the elder of the two youths. whose appearance and speech pronounced them to he broth CTS.
 Yes, we'll take an Indian warrior into captiyity-if we can pick one up," laughed the younger of the two in re- ply. Well have him preside at the Christmas dinner. Really. that would afford our parents great amusement. wouldn't il? They're so anxious to
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the sound came from. And presently he came hard against something. On examining it. he found it to be fence. Then he walked close to 1t for several yards, soon finding a gate. The dogs barking was louder and closer and Jack knew he was very near to some house.
 And then he beheld a dim light coming through the sleet-laden air. He made for 1t, and a few seconds later was stumbling in through an open door and was being grabbed hold of by two big strong hands while a sturdy, cherry voice called out to him 'lf it isn't our young neighbor. Jack Burden! Well, what brings him out on night like this? And-Iook at his feetl"
 Jack knew the speaker to be Mir. Cline, Jesse's father. and as the sleet and ice melted from his eyes beheld the object of his admiration, Jessie, her sweet sunny self. She had come into the hall to see whom her father was admitting at this time of night.
 Jack felt his face flushing. and he looked down at his feet. Then, as Mir. Cline led-or rather pushed-him into the big, re-warmed living room, Jessie came close to him and ask with much anxiety: Aren't you almost frozen into an icicle, Jack ?'
 Jessie's words. though dealing with ? very cold subject. had a warming influence on Jack. and he lifted his cap and grinned into Jessie's eyes as he replied: No thanks. Jessie. I'm very comfortable"
 But your feet?" And Jessie look ed anxlously at his poor, stiff feet which felt to him like chunks of lead
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~ HEY'RE trimming the Christ mas tree. so tall, While it's hidden away in the
 long, dark hall; For it's fixed on rollers, and can easily
 be Wheeled to the parlor, don't you see! There're Margy and Bess. and Katie
 Gray. Come to help Lilly throughout the
 long day; For they're cousins, you know, and
 the trees for all. The tree they're trimming down in the hall. When Christmas comes ohl then you
 will see, A gloriously beautiful. bespangled
 tree; For the girls are doing their level best, And soon the tree will be fully 7 dressed. And gifts will hang from each sepa-
 rate bough, Gifts for each of the family, I trow: And much joy In the home there'll er surely be When at last comes the day for the
 Christmas tree.
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interesting Things About the Chinese

WRITER has said of China: "She
 A is the type of permanence In the world" Indeed. to say that China is older than any other nation existing today expresses her age mildly. China, as she stands today, has outlived every other nation. The ancient Bactrian and Assyrian king doms. the Persian monarchy, Greece and Rome, have all risen and fallen since the establishment of China. To be sure, the Chinese dynasty has oc- casionally changed. but the laws. the customs, the institutions in short. all that makes national life, have con , tinued In China.
 At first sight. we are inclined to think the Chinese grotesque, odd, childish. This Is because their GUS toms are so opposite to our own. Their habits are very different from ours. They say 'west-north," instead of north west" as we do, and like wise do they reverse the other terms of the compass. And their own com pass-needle points 10 the south in- stead of to the north. Their soldiers wear strange-looking garments.-
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quilted satin petticoats and satin boots. bead necklaces and fancy orna- ments, and they carry umbrellas and fans. When making a night attack, they carry lanterns in their hands. for, as one writer has said of them. They are more afraid of the dark than of their enemies"
 The Chinese are particularly fond of fireworks, but they prefer to have them in the daytime. Their ladies ride in little wheelbarrows, and cows draw their quaint carriages. In China the family name comes first, and the personal name last. The aged China men love kite-nying as well as do their Juniors, and many wrinkled old fel- low may be seen on a pleasant after noon, flying a huge, gaudy kite.
 The Chinese emperor is held in great reverence, but the empress mother is held still higher than he When Chinaman furnishes his home. his first ambition is for a hand some camphor-wood coffin in which to be laid to rest at the end of his life. Death is anticipated rather than feared by the Chinese.
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OUP PUZZLE
 COpNER- se5
HIDDEN AXIOM.

wise old axiom Is hidden In the following sentences, each sentence containing but one word of the axiom. If the right words are chosen and written together in the order in which the sentences come. the axiom will be complete.
 1. Laziness and vanity spell evil 2. Let one be clean in his own thoughts.
 8. When you know you are right. go ahead.
 4. Shining Is deadly.
 5. We should not hate our ene- mics.
 G. Look to good men for advice. T. When the sun sets, darkness comes.
 8. A great thinker seldom talks much.
 ADDITIONS.
 1. Add the letter P to small mass of matter and get to be we'll rounded out in flesh. , 2. Add the letter to a kind of trimming and get street or an area. g.. Add the letter to a piece of fruit and get long. pointed weapon. A. Add the letter to a kind of tree and get part of the human skeleton.
 ZIGZAG PUZZLE.
 This zigzag contains seven words of four letters each. If the words are rightly guessed and written one below another their zigzag letters, beginning with the upper left-hand' letter and ending with the lower left-hand let ter, will spell a time of rest and pleas ure. The cross-words are: 1. A plant from whose fibre cloth Is woven. 2. A secure fastening. 3. To be pallid. 4. The name of some islands in the Pacific ocean. 5. A decora- tive border in room. 6. To bathe one's self. '. The name of a uni versity.
 ANSWERS TO LAST WEEKS
 PUZZLES.
 ADDITIONS:--1. Urn-Burn. 2. Tress- Stress. 3. Tory-story. 4. Oak-soak. PRIMAL ACROSTIC: - Lincoln. ~ Cross-tcords. 1. Links. 2. Iuory. 8. Niece 4. Clock. 5. Or0dn. 6. Lover. 2. Nouns.
 LETTER ENIGMA:-BHSxard. WORD SQUARE: DISH
 IDLE
 SHOE
 HEED
 PICTURED PRIMAL ACRosTIC: Bridge. Words pictured. l. Bat. Rocks. g. Ink. 4. Dig0ing. 5. Crate. 6. Entrance.
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' KNOW what I want for Christmas
 An know at I want 1t bad;
 For = m just a little orphan
 A ten-year-old orphan lad. First of all I want a mother
 Like lots of boys have got, A mother to love an pet me,
 Whether I'm pretty or not. An I want a dear. strong daddy Whats good an nice an neat. An who can make 'nough money To take me from the street. T want a home that is pretty,
 An a great big phonograph That grinds out songs an dances. To make the family laugh. An I want a little sister
 Who Is named Adelia May, One that can go to school with me. An can run an romp an play. An I want just heaps of toys.
 An a turkey dinner, too, An I want a fire engine
 That Is big an red an new. "Qh, I'd never get through telling. Of the Christmas things I'd like Butts time for the night edition. So I must get up and hike!"
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meet real Indian warrior"
 "But the Indians are fast disappear ing beyond the Mississippi" said the first speaker. Soon they'll be as hard to find as are gold nuggets"
 Yes our civilization is spreading. and soon we'll own all the land be- tween the two oceans. But, I some times think we are a bit hard on the red men. They owned this land"
 But the slightest noise behind them caused the speaker to pause and both boys jumped to their feet and looked around. A squirrel had come to hunt about in a pile of dead leaves against the log, and had caused the rustling One of the youths lifted his gun to his shoulder and took aim. A nice fat squirrel would make a fine lunch for the two hunters who would rot return home till late in the afternoon.
 Are you going to get him ?" asked the other youth.
 "Yes, he's a splendid fellow. Don't move. John"
 Then the boy aiming the gun pulled the trigger and the squirrel knew