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EXTENSION 1 OF TROLLEY. — New Brunswick Line toTbe Con tinued to Elizabeth in the Spring. RUN THROUGH GARS. __ Special to the Evening News. Trenton, Dec. 15:—A. N. Chandler g, & Company, brokers of Philadelphia, H who are financing the Camden and Trenton and New Brunswick and Trenton trolley roads, m a circular jnst issued, annonnco their intention of uniting both systems and extending the New Brunswick line throogu Middlesex county as fur north as 1 Elizabeth. For this latter undertaking the pre liminary 1 arrangements are already under way. Acoording to the infor mation contained in the circular, the company has already obtained a ma jority of the rights of way north of the Raritan river and the work of construction will be started in spring. Tho work of connecting the two roads 1ms already been started at Trenton and within a few mouths the oars ot the New Brunswick line will be running to the heart of the city. This connection will place almost all points in Middlesex conuty within direct communication with Camden and Philadelphia by trolloy as the oars on the Camdon road arc alrenly in operation. It is understood that v liandi'-r Company have entered into a u...:io agreement with the Public Service Corporation bv which the passengers can be either transferred or the car* of the New Brunswick road brought into Jersey City over the lines of the North Jersey Railroad company. The road after leaving New Brunswick is to pass through Metuchen and Rail way within easy access to the trolley lines running to Perth and South Amboy, South River and Bound Brook. PLEASING RAM. Missionary Society of Presby terian Church Held Meeting Last Night. Ono of the most delightful mission ary mootings ever held in this city, took placo last night in the chapel ot ■ the Presbyterian church. There win n good attendance nud an excellent program was rendered. j The feature of the evening wns the singing by the Carol Club and the solo by Mrs. Robert Macnu. Tho clnl sang two selections, one with and one without accompainmeut. The subject of tho evening was the Jews. Interesting papers were read telling about these peoplo in different lauds. An original poem, written by Miss Bertha Mitchell, was read by Miss Emma MacWilliaui. After the program dainty refresh is were served. The whole affair very pleasing. Before adionrn Mr. Wilbur LaRoe. who presided, id for a rising vote to show their eciation of the assistance of the •1 Club. Delta Baseball Team to Meet. ie Delta basebnll team members ill requested to attend the special :ing of the club which will be at the Kirby caf^, Smith street, av night at 8 (Fj/lock. The base Hntm,for t^U*.'season of 11)04, will irganized. Officers will also be _.od. Plumbers Gas and Steam Fitters Meet. Local 270 of Perth Amboy, United Association, will hold a special meet ing of Plumbers, Gas and Stenm Fitters tonight at Adelnido Hall, at 7.30 p. m. All members requested t^ be present. By order of the secretary.' Mrs. Williamson’s Funeral. Thefuceral of Mrs. Charles Will iamson, who died yesterday, will bo hold from the house, 151 Madison avenue, at 2 o'clock and from St. ARCANUM AT COUNTY SEAT. Big Meeting in New Bruns wick Local Delegation Large. Middlesex Lodge Royal Arcannm of this city, numbering twenty-two strong, took a special car to Metnchcn last night. Prom there they went by train to the county seat, where they assisted Adclphic Council to initiate twelve new members. One of these, Mr. McCormick, was the IJOOtti mem re Delegations were present from Met ichen, Cranford, Bound Brook, spots wood, Jersey City. Rahway and New York. Over 500 Arcanumites filled the Y. M. C. A. Hall. After the twelve were initiated thoy were eacli pre sented with Roval Arcannm buttons. Past Grand Orator, James Rogers, made a speech of presentation. Past Grand Rogent Horace .T. Bound re cited. Past Supreme Regent J. H. Apgirt, of Trenton, made the princi pal address of the evening. He spoke on Royal Arcannm matters. Grand Regent Washburn, who presideo, made a short address. After the council ended, an entertainment was provided by New York artists. Sing ing, dancing and mnsic were the features. The local delegation arrived I ome at 1 o’clock. TERMSlRE EXTENDED. Ordinance Passed Last Night Making incumbents Hold Off ice for Three Years. Tlio Board of Aldermen passed two ordinances extending the term of office for two city officials last night. The first ordinance passed was extend ing the term of the Collector of Rev enue to three years at an annual salnry of ¥2,500. The second ordinance ex tended tho time of the City Treasurer for (lie same length at an annual salary of ¥720. Theso ordinances wero introduced shortly nfter election. The present incumbent, Conrad Hall and Garret Brodhead, nro Democrats and there is hardly any doubt but that they will be reappointed for the longer term. When the ordinances were passed last night Alderman Runj-on voted in the negative on both. As his was tlie only vote against, however, it did not prevent the passage. SKATING IS GOOD ON RARITAN LAKE. Raritan lake haB 8C inches of good ice. Around the house the ice is rough, but there is a fine large skating nroa. Lights will be put up this afternoon and used tonight. Sailed for Florida. Jeppo Sondergaard, of State streot, who was to have sailed for Titusville, Florida, two weeks ago, was delayed because of the pressure of business until this morning, when at 10 o’clock he sailed on the Memphis, of the Savannah Line. He will remain South for a month, as the guest of Peter Nelson, of this city, who Iiub a residence at Titusville, Fla. LOCAL ITEMS. Miss Katherine Amlorson has re turned to her home, 87 Lafayette street, Jersey Citv. after a visit with South First street friends. Charles Hilker spent yesterday in Newark. Mrs. Axel Peterson has returned to Jersey City after tew days visit with relatives on Fnvette street. Soren Sorenson, formorly of Perth Amboy, now of Brooklyn, iH in town todny. \ Theodore Bloodgcod is having his place of business, on Smith street, painted. Eugene Flaherty, of State street, il'ias a position with the Raritan Cop per Works. Arthur Yates, of Hobart streot, has left the employ of the Adams Express Company to acoept a position at the American Smelting & Refining Com pany’s plant. Harry Adams, of South Amboy, succeeds Mr. Yates in the employ of the Adams Express com pany. The Evening News makes a special ty of real estate. I Doutuei t stamps 1 h-AGAIN-^ | StTOMOHROW | 1. WITH ALL PURCHASES jL\ f .%■ £ Standard Designers for Jen i uary, 1904, are here. l * -^===== \ % SICKLES BROS, f £ 92 SMITH ST. ^ 0'*^®n***®'****0 BOV PLEADED FORFATHER. Ignatz Koehinski was arrested last night by Patrolman Meshrow. Kooh mski lives on Penn street. Ho be came intoxicated and grew so boistru ous that lie was ejected from a saloon. The man’s nine year old sou appeared in court nnd pleaded for him nnd upon his plea his father was discharged. Masquerade Ball Tonight. All is now ready for the fivst grand annual masquerade hall of the Central Pleasure club whioh will be held in Dewey Park Hall, State street, to night. The club iins made prepara tions for the reception of all of tlioir friends and a great crowd is expected. Received New Safe. .T. J. Flynn lias just received n liaudsouio new Cary safe, burglar and liro proof. It weights 1,850 pounds. Flynn says he will nso it to keep papers in as his cash do n i ovtrf. r.v his pockets. In selecting ( hnstmas | Gifts why not buy ! those that arc durable— B that will stand “the “test of time.” This is true of all goods found in out stock. We han dle no trash. You ob tain full value for ev ery cent spent in our store. SUGGESTIONS FOR PRESENTS. ! Watches Watch Chains u Clooks Rings I Napkin rungs Match Safes Fobs Watch Charms Umbrellas Silverware Cut Glass and t housands of other articles which space will not permit us to I mention. PRICES REASONABLE. L Kresefsheimer, Leading Jeweler, 1^2 3 Smith St., Peqth Amboy. -■ - ■ -j- -- - - -* A PRETTY FROCK FOR A CHILD OF 13 YEARS. This is a very pretty way to make au afternoon frock for a lit tlo girl., It is macio of black and white shep herd’s plaid, with a box-plrutep skirt and short jacket uttuct. Tho jacket is worn over a soft, fnl! mail blouse, which iB made separate to allow laun dering. The large collar nml turu-bacKeufia arc of scarlet taffota, with two rows of black silk braid around them. Tin laces, which nro in front of the jacket and on tlio outside of tno sleeves, are also of red silk.g the buttons nre ol brass. This makes a very dressy iroek for a child and is suitable from 10 to 14 years of age. K. DF P. DELEGATES WILL VISIT RAHWAY. A large delegation of Knights of Pythias will go to Rahway tonight to attend tho fiist district meeting to be held with Reliance Lodgo of that place. Good speaking and other en tertainment lias been provided. All anticipate a good time. Wagon Broke Down. A delivery wagon, loaded with beer kogs, broke down at tho corner of Smith and Srata streets at 0.30 o’clock this morning. The driver secured another wagon, transferred his load and then proceeded on his way. A short time afterward a wheelwright repaired the wagon. Laid off for a Few Days. Some of tho employes of tho O. Pardee Tile Works liavo been laid off. The lay off will last, it is said, only until after the holidays,, so that the company can get tilings in first class order for tho new year, when they hope to be able to start full force. Ball January 21. The Original Hebrew Ladies Benev olent Society will hold a masquerade hall in Grand Central Palace on Thursday, January 21. RATE OF INTEREST IS AT 5 PER CENT. Tho Board of Aldormon, last niclil, passed an ordinance to fix the rate at which interest shall run on assess ments for improvements made undo the provisions of an net entitled ‘‘An Act to authorize and empower the Common Council, Board of Aldermen or other governing body in cities cl seooud class to set aside certain moneys to bo called the 'Special Street Improvement Fund,’ and to provide for tho expenditure thereof.” Ap proved March 20, 1890, and the supple ment approved, March 20tli, 1899. The ordinance provides that (be rate shall be 5 per cent, per annum. TO SPRINKLE STREETS. E. J. Dorsev bad liis contract with the city for sprinkling tho streets re newed for a term of fivo years last night. He is to pay tho city $25 an nually for tho water used. He is also to sprinkle in front of nil public buildings free of charge. It was ex plained that Mr. Dorsey contemplated bnyiug morn carts, but did not fell warranted in spending tho money with only a one year lease. List anything: A cent-a-word ad. in the Evening News will find it for you. Evening News CiassifiedjM&^B ;j W A 3ST T s| -ONE CENT A WORD-■ SITAUATiONS WANTED-FREE 9gl No Ads. Less Than 10c. Extra Charge if Displayed. Is9 ■ HELL* WANTED WANTED—SEVERAL persons of character and good reDtitntion in each state (one in this connty reqnir ed) to represent and advertise old established weatlhy business house of solid financial standing. Salary $21 weekly with expenses additional, •ill payable in cash direct caoh Wed nesday from head offices. Horse and carriage furnished when necessary. References. Eneloso self-addressed envelope. Colonial, Caxton Build ing, Chicngo. 3302-8-18-tf DOOMS Foil DENT FURNISHED ROOM WITH hath for ouo or two gentlemen. 180 Smith st.. 4381-12-15-2 FURNISHED ROOM WITH hath, for one or two gentlemen. 180 Smith St. 43G4-12-14-!f TO LET—FURNISHED rooms, all improvements, with hoard. Good German cooking. 45 Gordon st. 430t-12-10-24t TO LET—FURNISHED rooms, fill improvements with board. Good German cooking. 45 Gordon st. _4218-12-4-8 MISCELLANEOUS GRACE LUTHERAN church will hold a Christmas sale of dolls nnd fanoy articles on Wcdnesdav and Thursday, Dec. 10 and IT in KroeaerV store, Smith street near Oak. Cofioe iml cake will be served. 4274-12-15-ti SPECIAL TODAY nnd 'Tuesday, ooooanut kisses, Oo a box. Russell’s. 81 Smith st. 4301-12-14-2t HANS JAOITTiMSEN WISHES tr. announce to tlio public that bn will open bis now store, corner Gordon \ud Madison avenue, whero be will keep teas, coffees, milk, bread, cake, pies, etc. Also agent for Robinson’s cabinet baths. 4300-12-11-81 OJ.Vi.DUkJ i VU HUH J. UlJljUUU at News office. POIt RENT—A BARN end stable, suitable for one horse. .Enquire ai News office._3164-7-25-tf HAND PAINTED CHINA shirtwaist sets are the popular thing. Orders taken for studs, cuff buttons and belt buckles, also hat pins, at 114 Rector street. " 7-17-tf LOST LOST-DECEMBER 1, dog, small skye terrier named Dewey. Reward if returned to Mrs. O. Klink, 11 Hall avenue. 43C2-12-14-2 SITUATION WANTED SITUATION WANTED BY middle aged man (Dane) with good recom mendation as clerk in a grocery store or assist in any line of business. Ad dress \v. Beck, S(! Shipman st.. New ark, N. J. 4373-12-15-tf IIin .Sacrifice, Green—I did Brown a great favor once, but he doesn’t seem to appreciate it. White—What did you do? Green—I eloped with the woman he was engaged to.—Chicago Daily News. Hfm Specialty'. “What has he ever done that amount ed to anythin?;?” “Well, bo's great on figuring out re buses.”—Chicago Rceord-Hcrald. Kills llie Flail. The sediment from strawboarrl mills kills fish by gluing up their gills. Cnsli. Cold cash has burned many a man’s fingers.—Chleago Dally News. FOR SALE % FOR SALE—COAL yard and icehoul property, subject to short least Bills received for sixty dove, Enquiti P. E. Gordon, Miller st. 3916-11 3-if FOR SALE—High Grade 10 horn power steam engine and boiler. Seoond hand. Excellent condition. Manufacturer, care of Evening News. 4-8-tf BOILER AND ENGINE for sale at a bargain. Stnrtevant 10 horse power steam eugino and boiler in A 1 condi tion, oost $490, will sell for $260. In useil years. Address O. D., News Office;_9-12-tf REAL ESTATE. FOR SALE—FOUR lots on Markot st., near Goodwin. Address “Real Estato,” Evening News. _1987-11-10-tf FOR SALE—AT a bargain, house and lot on Hall ave. Address “Bar gain," Evening News office. 1997-11-10 tf A RARE BARMIN Choice lot on Smith will he sold for $875 two hundred dollars down, balance on small monthly install ments if desired. I'lie liitsliop Company 122 H.miih Street, Amboy Reality and Construction Company, Business properties ami residence in all l>aits of 1 he city for Ktrie for cash or on moLtlily installments. Pest Office Building. "Tatra Tlr.cit Tlmo fa II.> FKgbi.” '.U.H U |;;,|, J,j,., ■„ ,11 t wi»:.'Awn 1-nlr. TMiki-x- ilKlRttfVC*^ B" ■ - ^BOlTlx i***’ 4i,a rSfBffS? IffibJSftiuSSif to PHILO HAYCO.,22»l.arr.ycttf »i„ '.Vv.-nrk, N.J. LAUGH WKiSNT DOTTLES AT DllUGGlaTS’. N? R S. A. RUl LMAN N,' MASQUERADE SUITS. E-ti o Outfits for ■rfrk Plays,Entertainments and Parties 5 H. A full line cf v.'i, s, Tights, Shoes e'e. ■^“'lor M«ie < r i out. lAU'i'lK T. N. II. AYE. Perth Amboy X, Shoe Finding: Store Destroyed. KorilFSTKU. X. Y.. Dec. 15.-Fire and water damaged property to the ex tent of $(55,000 in a tire of unknown ori gin which started in the shoe finding store of F. A. Sherwood, on AIill street. Mr. Sherwood’s loss is estimated at $50.(500 on stock alone, the damage to F.io building smonnting to $10/>00. [NOTICE. Harding Home of the First National Hunk of Perth Amboy, N. J., Dec. 7, 19?3. To the Stockholders: * otic** is hereb v given th*t pursuunt. to the 0/ Laws of 1i)i* Panic, the Annual Meet! g of the Stockholder* of the b’irst Nath mil Honk of 1’m i h * mboy N. J., will beheld at the oillce of the •’itnk. tin ttmPh Street. Perth Amboy between the hours of 12 o’clock noon and 1 o’cock p. m . t uesdny, -lanuarj* 12. 19 1. for the i urpose of electing Director* for the eusulug year and for the transaction of such other business as legally , may cam be ore the meeting. The tnusfe* ' boi-ks'will be closed nt noon, Jnnu^r. 2,19)4, at.d 1 will reopen at .noon ..Jan tury 15, 1904. Hy or or of the Hoard of Directors. 1IAKHY CON A HD. Cashier. 1 1268-12-8-36 e. w.-iw. SORE LUNGS 1 When your lungs are sore and inflamed from coughing, |U Is the time when the germs of PNEUMONIA, PLEURISY 18 and CONSUMPTION find lodgment and multiply. FOLEY’S I HONEY AND TAR I stops the cough, heals and strengthens the lungs. It con tains no harsh expectorants that strain and irritate the lungs, or opiates that cause constipation, a condition that retards recovery from a cold. FOLEY’S HONEY AND ■ TAR is a safe and never failing remedy for all throat and lung troubles. The Doctors Said He Had Consumption —A Marvelous Cure. L. M. Ruggles, Reasoner, Iowa, writes: “The doctors said I had con sumption and I got no better until I used FOLEY’S HONEY AND TAR. It helped me right from the start and stopped the spitting of blood and the pain in my lungs and today I am sound and well. THREE SIZES 25c, 50c, and $1.00 REFUSE SUBSUITUTES Sexton’s Pharmacy, loJl2 Smith Street