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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-10
WOMAN CLUB
GUESTS NIGH /
Successful Social Event Held
Last Night.

Another success was scored by the
Woman's Club last night when its
second annual Guests night was
held In the Presbyterian chapel in
Rector street. The interior was
beautifully trimmed with Christmas
greens and wisteria. Ropes of the
evergreens we're strung across the
ceiling in both directions, forming
many squares at each corner Of
which hung a cluster of the purple
wistaria. Lattice work with climb
ing wistaria made a pretty screen for
the musicians. The large windows
were banked with Christmas trees.
Upon entering the room the guests
were met by the ushers and, after
being greeted by the hostesses, were
escorted to the receiving line and
! introduced to the president of the
club, Mrs. CharlessR. Fletcher, who
presented Mrs. BENJAMIN Williams.
president OF the Philemon Literary
Society, of Tottenville, Mrs. VIII
lliams standing between Mrs. Fletch-
er and Mrs. William H. Bawden, the
first vice president of the club.
It was shortly after 8 o'clock when
Mrs. Fletcher stepped to the plat
form In greeting the guests she
spoke briefly of the progress of the
club, her reference to the fact tn at
Fairgrounds, for which the club was
striving last year, are assured. and
that the day nursery, for which 1t is
now arriving, will probably be open
ed In the spring, was, received with
applause. In closing Mrs. Fletcher
read an original poem written by
Miss Jane Hufford. member OF the
club.
| The poem IL as follows:
WISTERIA
Not like the mighty oak, strive we
Rearing its noble head. powerful and
free,
More in the vine with dropping
The sembIance lies to this new band
of ours.
Like to this glorious vine. our
! emblem fair
Rise Heavenward thoughts that we
as sisters share.
And climbing on to truths immortal
height
Like II we seek 10 gam the sun
/ broad light.
It gladdens earth witt. graceful
tender blooms.
With blossoms iris haed in pendu-
ious plumes.
That glow like smiles upon the face
of day
Then smile we, too. while on our
upward way.
With fragrance gentle. like kind
embrace
II sends abroad its loveliness, each
Is filled, enfolded. with an Incense
sweet
So love. uniting hearts. the world
doth greet.
No weakling. though, this beauteous
vine of ours,
1t gathers strength and fbers as it
towers.
Bearing aloft It's burden, ali les gift.
We. too, are striving. as We climb. to
lift.
After Mrs. Williams had been cali
ed upon. bringing greetings from the
T0tteuvtiIe society, the speaker OF
the evening. Or. Henry w Rose, Of
Newark, was introduced Mr.. Rose
spokS for shout fifty minutes. his
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-10
WOULD RESCIND
RECENT ACTION
Lively Doings Likely al the
Next Council Session.

Present indications are that there
will be much discussion about the
mayoralty squabble at the commit
tee session of the Board of Alder
men, Friday night and that even
more viii ne said ana done about II
at the meeting of the board Monday
night. 1t seems, according to Al
derman F.. A. Seaman and others,
night to have the action in naming
Lawrence C. Dalton, rescinded Mon
day night.
Alderman-at-Large Ferd Garrett
son and two of the, aldermen, 1t Is
believed will vote In favor Of such
action, and 1t is reported that Alder
man John Kutcher will give them
the winning vote. Mr.. Kutcher says
he has not decided conclusiyely
what he will do as yet.
Say Calvin Won't Help.
Republicans say Alderman Rich
ard J. Calvin cannot be depended
upon to vote to rescind the action
because OF alleged political deals
with the Democratic organization.
May Rename Playground Men.
Because Ii is maintained that
William D. Voorhees's doing as act
Ing mayor were Illegal, Lawrence G.
Dalton may shortly rename the
Public Playground Commission. He
said today he had not considered
the subject to any great extent, but
III he found their terms had expired,
he would reappoint them.
James. s. Wight Gets Order.
James s. Wight said today JUS
tice james J. Bergen yesterday
granted him an order for having
commissioners named for acquiring
portion OF the Pardee land for the
extension of Convery Place. When
asked what Justice Bergen had said
,ccncer1ing the mayorality fight,
Mr.. Wight declined to make state
ment He said the NEWS had se-
cured a statement from Mr.. Bergen
and he maintained what the Justice
said was right
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-10
FIRE LOSS MAY
REACH BILLION
invaluable Records in the.
Building Vaults.

npStfut oB gHfted lT6S5 Hbs.
New York, Jan. 1o:-Firemen to-
day continued pouring water on the
ruins of the ice-encased Equitable
Lire building endeavoring to effect
an entrance and search for the body
of Battalion Fire Chief Walsh and
others believed to be dead In the
structure. A fierce fire Is still raging
in the basement on the north side OF
the building. On account OF the
heavy. crustsof ice the firemen cannot
reach the flames with water.
The floors remaining on the Cedar
street side fell under the weight of
ice this morning. The falling floors
SO weakened the front walls that
grave fears were felt that they would
fall into Broadway any moment and
all f1remen were ordered away from
this section of the building, while
police lines were redoubled and no
one permitted to pass through
Broadway.
The old style vault in which
money, securities and jewels to the
amount Of $1,000, ,aoo,aee are
stored. Is still intact. but may give
way at any time beneath the weight
OF ice and debris and fall to pieces.
In that event the contents probably
will be totally destroyed
The building today is almost q
solid mass of Ice. which is doing
much to hold the walls together.
three hundred and fifty wreckers
worked all night attempting TO clear
away the debris and shore up the
tottering walls They only ceased
their labors when fremen ordered
them from the building as their
lives were endangered.
So far as 1t is possible to ascertain
the death role Ia seven. Firemen
fear, however, that three or four
other missing employees OF the build
ing have also perished An accurate
estimate of the loss Is impossible
until the vaults are opened and their
contents examined. In view OF the
enormous wealth piled up In the
vaults, seventy-five plain clothes
men were detailed to guard them.
The business OF Wall street was tied
up for hours. oniy the tremendous
efforts OF the New York nremen. re-
enforced by the BROOKLYN department.
saved the banking houses that swr-
round the Equitable site. Fighting in
= sixty as..e northwest gale Ia bitter
weather. the firemen beat back She
confiagrafion that threatened 10 sweep
across narrow streets and seize upon
the Chase National bank. the clearing
house. the American Exchange bank
and the American Surety company
building
For hours thousands of men ems
Dloyed In ONCE buildings near the
Egr!t5t.c Barred ~ ib~ p,iier.
who threw stubborn guard around
ten blocks Stock exchange fransac-
fions. even fhe price OF stocks. were
affected The fire brought defnoral-
izatlon- hitherto unknown In New
York's money center,
Building Soon to ae Raced.
The actual money losS WAS eompara-
fiveiy slight provided thas Il. thaf
the Equitable's securities Of she Gould
and Hartman estates. ana fhe stocks
md bonds owned by the Tbonaas Il.
Rvan estates. ESRehe. E.0eh 6 Co.
August Belmont & Co. anuntze Bros.
Wtliiam Read and ttIseTs. were NOT
eharre5 DC Injured ii tlIe sFeeg pauifa
ID here fsses s-ere stored Ever tbs
ssssS$sH 4 4 xsz4xss4 n zssssses a /
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-10
BIG BLAZE IN
SOUTH A.MB0Y
Turner'S Store Completely
Gutted at an Early Hour
This Morning.
FIREMEN's COED WORK
Occupants Forced to Flee in
Their Night lIothss--Find
Eloney Missing.

I
South Amboy, Jan 10:-Fsire
which. for a time. threatened the
whole block on the west side or
Broadway between Augusta and Da-
syid streets, was discovered In the
rear of Turner'S clothing store about
3.l5 O'Clock this morning BY ex-
celient work the hreman succeeded
in confning the blaze TO the one
building, which was completely gut
ted. It was about o'clock before
the fire was finally out. Its origin
is not known.
When the fire was at Its height
Chris Straub, whose residence i'm
mediately Joins the Turner store.
telephoned to Perth Amboy for a.
steamer to 10 sent to assist the local
aremen. The Perth Amboy police
headquarters, however. said a permit
would have TO be secured from the
mayor and the matter was dropped
The alarm was sounded from box
S6 at Augusta street and Broadway
by William Goldberg, brother-in-
law of Mr.. Turner. who occupied
stte floor haye the store with his
family, consisting Of his wife and
wo children. The first to discover
the fire was a servant girl who WIS
awakened by being choked With
smoke. Tie rear or the store was
then In flames and the occupants
had to flee in night clothes. finding
shelter In the home Of Mr. Kaufman
Mr Kollish furnished Mr.. Turner
With clothing to protect him from
he severe cold.
The hremen responded to the
alarm promptly hut it had gained
such headway thef a second alarm
was turned in. With high wind
blowing it Looked as II tho whole
block wss doomed The fremeli
worked liked veterans. however, and
not once did the flames get away
from them The hHf1afngs adjoining
are only slightly damaged.
Policemen Menaghan and Chief
Mcdonnell, with several firenien,
entered the burning building and. At
considerable risk, secured Mr. Tur-
.ner's wa ch and eoat In which he
rad placed HIS handbook and $50 Vi
ii none The book wns feund hi
sveak. baat The naoaey II h decaars
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-10
REPORT VICTIM
is LOCAL MAN
Killed By Elizabeth Train
John Johns NJ on Card.

There is a body at an Elizabeth
morgue bearing a union card on
which is written the name OF s*John
Johnson" F" The man fell from a New
York & Long Branch railroad pas
aenger train AT o'clock yesterday
afternoon at the r. A. q bridge IN
Elizabeth, while stepping from one
ear to another. He was enroute from
New York to this city With party
of friends
There are two men bearing that
name listed In the city directory. one
residing In Oak street and the other
at 2T5 Goodwin street. Mr. john
son, OF Oak street. Is very much
alive. The foregoing information
vas received loo late this afternoon
to make inquiries at the home OF
Mr. johnson, of Goodwin street. who
Ia, incidentally carpenter.
Alleged Vile aseafer ParoleSi.
In an EFFORT 10 effect q reeonciIsa-
ION between man and wife Recorder
enFg ~ kshcs paroled Alex Ken
~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-10
Frozen ~ - "osse-ei.

Special TO tAs EVENING NEWS
Belford. jan 10 Two sioops are
frozen in the creek a. this place.
They are: TIE 'Fennella," loaded
with crabs and building sand, COM
'nirnsed nv Cant. Frank THAI. bound
for New York; the sloop Alice, in
charge OF Capt Arthur, in daily
route from Passaie to this place, It
expected that the incoming tide
will break IN the harri9atfe.
CARD OF TETANisS.
The undersigned wishes to express
his thanks and appreciation to the
.firersSn who assisted in extfngrash-
.frg the hre IN so prompt and efficient
manner in my property at state aud
Washington streets.
Reaneetfuliy
JACOB G0LDBERGER.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-10

Total enrolment: Boys.
1886; Girls. 2732. total 5567
Average enrolment 5A47.58
Average attendance .s...48ss. 10
Per cent of daily attendance
on average enrolment so
Cases OF tardiness ,....- 732
Times teacher was tardy. IL
Pupils present every day 1889
Classe or divisions ..... 229
Sessions during month .. 20
Sessions school closed ... 13
Visits by superintendent 169
Visits BY commissioners
Visits BY citizens ......- 96
Homes represented bA82
Homes visited ........ 3546
Fire drills ..s..s.. ..
Visits BY Messrs. Colyer, Sheehy and
Fletcher
Ii was read and filed.
Medical Inspectors Report.
The report OF Medical inspector
fcontinuea on page
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-01-10

IA III b air to-
i night and TEsux~~
daP. Not quite So
cold.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-09

GIRL-MOTHER IS FORCED
Somewhere in the city, girl
mother, a victim of the misery
wages paid by the big loop de-
partment stores, is mourning the
baby she may never see again.
And the baby, now a chubby,
happy-eyed month-old boy will
grow up without name, without
knowing his mother, with never
an idea of who his father was,
just nameless waif.
The gir1-mother didn't want to
desert her baby. She walked into
the Paulist nursery at 9191 Wa.
bash ave. yesterday afternoon.
She was dressed simply in black.
Her eyes were red with tears, and
she carried the baby in her arms.
She seemed to be about 20 years
old.
She gave the baby to the house
keeper OF the nursery, and then
told her story, sobbingly:
81 want to leave my baby here"
she said. 81 cannot keep it any
longer. His father has-gone
away, and l am all alone"
The girl broke down here, and
it was several minutes before She
could continue.
"You see," she continued at
last, Iwork in a loop department
store, and 1 only get very little
money. 1t is barely enough to
keep myself on, far less baby.
"And then if the store ever
found out that l was mother,
would be fired. So I can't keep
nv baby.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-08-09

20 GIVE UP HER BABY BOY
The tears were in the eyes, of
the nursery housekeeper, too,
now. But there were the rules,
and regulations of the nursery to
think of. She asked the girl to
wait for a moment, while she
went for blank form to fill out
with her name and address.
A frightened look came into the
girl-mother's eyes at that. She
gave little gasp. 1t was evident
she was afraid the department
store where she worked might
hear that she was a mother.
The housekeeper left the room.
She was gone only for few min
uteS. When she came back the
girl mother was gone, and the lit
tie month-old baby was kicking
his chubby legs and growing with
delight in the memory of his
mother kisses.
So the baby was left, without
even a name. Just a waif. to grow
up, like Topsy, without father,
without mother, without home,
without love and without oppor-
tunity.
He was taken to St. Vincent's
orphanage today, and left there
with the hundreds of other name
less children.
And the girl mother, whose
very name is not known? She's
somewhere in the city, shaving for
a great department store, the pro-
prietors of which are millionaires,
and stopping every once in so
often to crush back the tears that
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-09-17
MORE ABOUT GAME LAW.
Amendment Brings JOY to Hearts of
Many of the Local Hunters.

Many Oh JIlS IOCeNi %
County Game Warden Eli Hill has
received copies of the amendments to
the state game law passed last year
and amended by the general assem-
bly, this summer.
The feature of the amendments
which brings most joy to the hearts
of hunters is the fact that the sea-
son for bird hunters will open this
wear November goth instead OF De-
cember 1st, giving them ten days bet
ter start than last year. This amend
ment includes Thanksgiving Day IN
the open season, and will bring cheer
to many busy men who find that
holiday the first of the fall when they
can go afield with gun and dog.
Larks and blackbirds may both be
shot in season this year. An extra
large quantity will probably be
found, as the wholesale slaughter
was stopped by the enforcement OF
the game law last year.
The general law regarding license
privilege of hunting on land only
with permission of owner and SINH
lar restrictions will stand practically
the same as last year.
Also two or three technical ana
clerical errors in the original bill, one
with reference particularly to tur-
ken hens, have been corrected.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-09-17
For Administration.

Georgia, Terrell County.-To All
Whom It May Concern: d. ]. Ses-
sions having in proper form applied
to me for permanent letters of ad-
ministration on the estate Of Miss
jamie Sessions, late Of said county.
this Is to cite all and singular the
creditors and next Of kin Of Miss
jamie Sessions to be and appear at
my Office within the time allowed by
law and show cause, II any they can,
why permanent administration
should not be granted to D. ]. Ses-
sions on Miss jamie Sessions estate
Witness my hand and official sigma
ture this 9Th day Of August, 1912
w. B. CHEATHAM. Ordinary.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-09-17
THE HAPPENINGS AT HEROD
Baptist Church Will Call Pastor. MIR.
Evans Loses Two Mules. 9th
er News Notes.

er News Notes.
Every member of the Baptist
church is requested to be present at
the next conference, as pastor is to
be called, and other business of inn
portance will be transacted at that
time.
Mr.. Evans found one of his finest
mules dead one morning recently,
and Saturday night another one that
had been sick several days died.
Although there has been much
sickness in this community it is all
of short duration, and not a case
has been fatal.
Jupiter Pluvius and Malaria Chill
libus are still holding their own,
hence there is a social dullness here.
Mr.. Jennings and his Zebras moved
through here last week. We will all
be glad when they work our roads.
Mr.. Matthew Fulford of Randolph
county was a pleasant Sabbath Wis
itor here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jumper of Parrott
have been recent guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. D. ]. Dennis.
We have an elegant suficiency OF
rain, and are looking for a lovely
Indian summer.
Miss Matte Roe Laing was the
guest of the Misses Brim the first or
the week.
Mr.. Jesse Murray of Valdosta has
been a recent visitor of Mr.. j. II.
Martin.
The school continues to have new
pupils despite the rain and sickness
Messrs. Schram of Randolph coun'
ty we're among our Sabbath visitors
Mr.. Leary of Shellman visited one
of Herod's bellies this week.
Miss Agnes Brim has returned
from visiting at different places.
Miss Matte Sears of Dawson was
a pleasant visitor here Monday.
Mr.. Riley Curry of Shellman visit
ed here last week.
Mrs. Petty of Bronwood has visited
| Mrs w. L. Thompson.
Mr.. B. H. Ferguson returned Il
Morris last week.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-09-17

in 1910 ............. 351.6S
For street implements
bought in 1909 ...... 1887
Note for land bought for
cemetery purposes ...... 1,OS0.00
For 9th school bond and in
terest due Dec. list 80. 100000
For 18th series water bonds,
due Dec. list .......... 10000
For 9Th sewer bond and in
terest, due Nov. 1st 49,. 2,25O.OO
Second school bond of End
issue, due Dec. 1st ...... 10000
For borrowed money 49,. 100000
Miscellaneous accounts 100000
First payment on automo-
bile fire truck ......... $4,000
Vote for the bond issue. High
taxes have scared awy many a pros
receive citizen. Be progressive. pull
together and let's build up old Daw-
son so that she will show growth
ia citizenship and tax values as will
cut down the levy each year rather
than raise it. When prospective cit
liens visit us show them the school
building, not overlooking the annex,
have them see the up to date light
and water plant, have them inspect
the efficient fire department, and call
their attention to the low insurance
rates, which have recently been re-
duced more than Is per cent on an
average in the business section by
reason of the auto truck; show them
the tile sidewalks with granite curb |
which was laid at heavy expense;
show them the hum of electric in
dustries installed by reason Of day
current, and the good order preserv-
ed by our police force, which is al
ways in evidence Respectfully,
j. M. BELL, Mayor
M. H. HARPER,
Chairman Finance Committee.
T. s. MARTIN,
Chm. Water and Light Committee.
A. B. HAMILTON,
Chairman Fire Committee,
T. o. WHITCHARD,
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-09-17
STATEMENT FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL

need of about $4,000 more than
the ordinary levy of taxes will raise.
The improvements consist, first, in
supplying the school board with
funds greatly in excess of those pro-
vided by the bond election held last
year for that purpose. The annex
to the school building cost much
more than the architect estimated it
would; then steam heat, ventilation,
sanitary sewerage, electric lights
and seats had to be provided for the
new building. Early in this year the
school board came before the city
council and stated that the funds
raised by the bond election had been
consumed and asked that the neces-
sary amount to pay the balance of
the cost of the improvements be pro-
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-09-17
LAIN TO THE VOTERS WHY
BOND ISSUE HAS BECOME
NECESSARY.

- the Tax Payers of Dawson;
The bond election called for by the
NV ~ oouncil of Dawson to be held on
wv both next, is not for the pur-
''p o Of meeting current expenses for
p POI r % 1912, as, by some, seems to
Tue Ia s1InDosed. The facts are about as
liiGTn%nicipal Improvements of various
NJ ali of a permanent nature,
hlu'' boen undertaken. In order to
nav nav the demands for money necessa~
meet larry them out the city is in
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-09-17
Auto Begged in Street.

A large touring car driven by
strangers begged in the mud in Main
street Saturday, and the assistance
of the auto sharps at the garage OF
the Lamar Automobile Co. was nee
essary to rescue the machine and
start the joy riders on their journey
again.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-09-17
BUGGTEs AND HARNESS.

Did ron say you wanted TO buy
bargain in a buggy and harness? If
so go to J. w. or Raymond Glass.
They are closing them out at special
bargains.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-09-17

One way to relieve habitual con-
stipation is to take regularly mild
laxative. Doan's Regulets are rec
commended for this purpose. 25ets
a box at all drug stores.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-09-17
TO BE OPERATED ON.

pitaI in Macon Monday.
Mr.. Cawood Lawhon, the we'll
known marketman and grocer, was
suddenly and seriously attacked Sat
urday. and Monday was taken to a
sanitarium in Macon to be operated
on for appendicitis. He was accom-
panied to Macon by his father, Mr.. A
Lawhon, and DR.. j. G. Dean.
Mr.. Lawhon's many friends nope
that the operation will be successful
and his recovery speedy.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1912-09-17
THESE SIX LETTERS
From New England Women
prove that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
aonnd Does Restore the Health of AiIing Women.


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rom lasting for weeks and could nothing to
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certainly that every Sns G n TGq b ii %as hd9o
GpoReE JUDY, Fifth Street, South Boston, Mass
Letter from Mrs. Julia King, Phoenix, RI.
phnnix steady in the mill from the time was - years
g in my side near my left hip that went hT my
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every way may the Of others only too
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Letter from Mrs. Eta Donovan WilIimantic, Conn.,
Wmanc years untold from female
causing S and NERVOUS Ps the
from of them but seemed to suffer las.
said for me to take as n9tnng
would do and by taking seven bottles OF the ana
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Letter from Mrs. Winfield Dana, Augusta, Me.
Augusta Pnkham Vegetable Compound has cured the
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Letter from Mrs. J. A. Thompson, Newport, Vt.
Newport you the benefit Lydia Pinkhas
Vegetable has done took eight bottles and did wonders
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Newport Center, Vermont
Letter from Miss Grace DOdds, Bethlehem, NH.
Bethlehem working hard sweeping carpets waSning
ironing lifting heavy Clothes etc. got all run down was
This last Spring my got Lydia Pnkhams Vegetable Com
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