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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-09-19
EIkton Town Council.

The Elkton Town Council met on
Wednesday evening. at s o'clock. Pre-
sent 60 Me>SrS. McQuilkin. Strickland
Davis and Witworth. the Treasurer and
the Railff.
The minutes Of the last meeting were
read and approved.
The Treasurer reported -
Receipts. S4.339.54
Disbursements. 2.44I.33
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-09-19
TOURNAMENT.
Third Annual Shoot OF The Rising Sun
Gun Club Next Month.

The Third Annual Tour
namrnt of the Rising Sun
Gun Club will he held on the
club grounds. ON Wednesday
ard Thursday. October Dist
and 22nd. The program
consists of wClvc events for
Il total of 10 shots. nj cost
of $1,000. and 5000 added
money will be given to help
swell the purses. The pro-
mrnm for the Snrnml lnN rnn-
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-09-19
WILLIAMS NAMED.
Republicans Select Him For
Governor by AcclamatiOn.
DENNIS FOR COMPTROLLER
WhitelOck, For Attorney-General
COL. PEARRE PRESIDES
Makes Stirring Speech, In Which He
Predicts Party Success S-Gubernatorial
Candidate Presented by Ex-COngreS-
man Baker-Mr. Mudd Cheered AS He
Seconds The Nomination Vigorous
Platform Adopted.
COL. PEARRE PRESIDES
The Party Nominees.

For Governors. A. Williams, of
Hartford county.
For Comptroller-Lemu T.. p. Den
mis-, of Somerset county.
For Attorney-General-Geo. White
lock, OF Baltimore city,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-09-19

bIWS WtTt TVVVINtU fOf NAlnIlnE the
Council Hall. Contract was awarded to
Joseph &. Thompson for $43
The Secretary was instructed to order
four cars of granite for use on the
streets.
ne Electric Light Company was or
drred to have an electric light placed on
Mackall Street. near the High School
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-09-19

Balance. ..... 81 .S92.21
Warrants We're authorized for the pay
nent of the following bills =
Delaware Granite and Mining Com
pany. / cars of stone. Si2 90
r. T. n w II II Co., frnirht on
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
Favorite Dishes of Kings.

The German emperor is particularly
fond of thrush salmi, a kind of stew
made of thrushes. Queen Wilhelmina
of Holland prefers roast joints, and the
king of Spain likes UNDERGONE beef.
Custards are the favorites of the king
of Italy, while cod fried in oil finds
favor with the car of Russia. and
mutton is chosen by the president of
the French republic. The grandfather
of the king of Italy had a peculiar
taste for a monarch-he preferred
bread and cheese, and used to carry it
about with him, even to the opera.
King Edward has a special liking for
well-cooked mutton chops.-N. Y. Sun.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
Staten Island Rapid Transit R. R.

Time Table in effect on and after May II, 1903
Perth Amboy to New York Leave foot Of
smith st. daily except Sundays and. Legal
Holiday . 10, gig 6.5S, 1875, IS, s 05, 5 SIS
800, 1890, and ll.55 a m. u So, l So $50, 9.55.
4'SJ $50, 6.47, 7.55, $50, 9.55, l1.2O P. NJ,
Sundays and Legal Holidays
6.f5, 7.55, $50, 9.25, 1905, 10. IS I.55 A. NJ. l2.55,
l;55,2 90, 300, ass, 5.95, 6.I5, 6.55. 7.S5, S.l5,9.15,
10.-0,P. NJ.
NeM YORK to Perth Amboy:-Leave foot of
Whitehall st. daily except Sunday and Legal
Holidays ,i5.55, $50, 6 %, 800, 900, 11.O0 a. m.
1900 10 l 80, $50, $50, d. 80. $40, $50 5.45.
6.35, 7.3O, $50, 1000, l1.O6 %12. Is.
Sundays and Legal Holidav 8.
Leave New York.6 O5, 500, 80. $50, 1920, II. 90,
II UO,a.m loo, 40, BIO, 400, SEQ. 6.Ol, 6.35,
7.l5, 7.55, s.S5, 935, 1870, 11.45,pm.
Ferry between Perth Amboy and Tottenville-
leave Perth Amhoy daLY x5. 10, x6.12, 6.32,
xll.55 a m. xl255, xl.55, 22O, x2 so, x3 90,
x4 30, Ks 81, 600, xb. a. 25, X. 81, ks 55, x9. SIS,
1O.4O XII .20,p m 1910 am.
Sundaysand LIE al Holidays = els z6- IS. KISS.
xS.5O, x9.25, xl .05, 0. &c, x10. IS. K II. SIS. d. m,
xl2.55, xl SIS, xS. 55,z 3.55, x4.55, "a. IS, x6 Is.
Leave Tottenville daily XII 80, 5.55, 6.22, 6.42
x7.10. 7.50 Ks Is, x9. 10, x10.05, I0.4O, XII .O5 a,
m. xl2.O5, x1.O5,x x .05, x2 30, x3.40, 4.10, x4.40,
x5.4o, x6.1S, x6.55, K 7.4O, x840, Ks. 40, 1929
xii 10, p. m. xl2. is, xl.30 A. NJ.
x905, $40. xl0.l5, x10. 45, Kills, a. m. x12 Is,
xl.i5,x 2.l5, x3.15, x4.10. x5.10, 5.55. x6. 20
x710x7.50 xS.3j, x9.22, x9 so, x10. As, xii 40 o..
m x1l.4J,p m. x12.55,a.m.
illegal holidays only
xTrain Connection.
]. VAN SMITH, P. h. CASSIDY.
Receiver GenI Traffic Agent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
The Telephone i'm Eurone

Much improvement has taken place
in the telephone communication be-
tween southern Scandinavia, Denmark
and northern Germany. 1t is O pos
sible TO telephone over these wide
areas for a charge of 35 cents, which
compares favorably with the fee of
two dollars for three minutes on the
much shorter line between Paris and
London. For ten cents more the state
telephone companies of Scandinavia
and Germany now undertake to inform
beforehand the person whose presence
is desired at the other end of the wire
in an international conversation
Electrical Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
Delicate Contrivance.

Delicate vibrations too slow to pro-
duce sound-that is, having a rate OF
less than 16 per second-are made
audible by a new apparatus. A
ten-pound weight, having a small car
bon plate cemented vertically to its
side, is suspended from the arm of a
standard by a stout rubber band, and
a carbon block is placed on the floor
or other vibrating body, with a slender
graphite pencil resting IN it and lean
ing against the carbon plate. The car
bon block and carbon plate are con-
nected with a telephone in an electric
circuit. When the apparatus is placed
on a wood floor, the heart beat of a
person standing near produces an
audible vibration in the telephone. as
do also delicate tremors and distant
vibrations from any source.-Science.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
HANSEN is WORKING
FOR COMING MATCH!
Confident he can Defeat PardeIIo
Would Like TO Tackle
MunrOe Next. az

Hansen is training in ~earnesti for
his wrestling match with Pardelld, the
Italian champion which is to bccur
Thurday night in Wilder Hall. HAN
esn's favorite mode of exercise, AWhen
the weather permits, is bicycle riding.
Yesterday he was on a spin to
Metuchen and every morning he takes
an early spin, ending his training
with a round in the Sociable A. O.
gymnasium which is very complete.
Hansen feels confident that he can
defeat Pardello. He was interested
in the story published in. the News
last night that Pardello had failed in
his attempt to throw Munroe twice in
an hour. Hansen thinks that as
Pardello threw the Butte miner once
that he is the best man.. The Dane
says if he defeats Pardello Thursday
night, he will endeavor to secure a
match with Munroe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25

LADIES BOWLING CLUB.
Meets Every Monday Morning and has
Good Attendance.

The bowling club which meets
every Monday morning at Bloodgoods'
alleys has a good attendance every
week and some excellent scores are
made. Mrs. M. d. Sheriff. holds the
ladies' record for these alleys, of 1877.
The members of the club are Mrs. f.
F. Fox, Mrs. J. G. Burns, Mrs. G. J.
Haney, Mrs. H. Garlichs, Mrs. M. d.
Sheriff., Messrs. f. f. Fox, Alvin
Fox, Andrew Wight, and Garrett
Brodhead.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
VALLEY RAILKOAu,

AEHlGH VALLEY RAILROAL.
Time Table In eject Aug. 8, 1908.
stations in New York, foot or UortIsndt, Dst
brosses and W est 23rd streets, Penna. E..
Ferries,
TRAINS IA STATE STREET STATION.
FOR NEW YORK.
6.l0, 500 am 4.20 n. I.3O pm. daily onnects
Elt. way train for Bound Brook, Maucb Chunk
Weathsrly, Hazelton Pottsvllle and intermedi
ate points.
FOR SOUTH PLAINFIELD.
6l0. 500, a. NJ. 1850, 4. 90, p. H.. nj days
s 35 a. m 100. 6.15 p. M
FUR OTHER POINTS
SEQ q. m. Daily Except Sunday Connect with
Tam expires tor EasJon, Bethlehem Allen.
Pottsville, Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Chi
cago. Parlor Car New York to Buffalo, con-
meets with local train for all points east of
Mauch Chunk.
S.35a a. m. Sundays only. Express train for
Pennington jet.
4.20 y. N. Daily Except Sunday Express fo1
for Wilkes Barre, Scranton, Hazelton,
and principal intermediate stations.
6.15 p. III. Sundays only Through train iol
Buffalo,, Niagara Falls, Suspension Bridge
and Chicago, connects for New York.
TRAINS LEAVE SOUTH PLAINFIELL
FOR PERTH AMBOY
$40, a. n. 3.45, 500, $50, D. m. SUNDAYS:
10. IS a. m, 500, $50 D. m. Trains arrive Perth
Ambov-9.30 a. M, S.104.05, 5.25, $40 D. N. Sun
day, 1857 a. M, 5. rs, $40 p. N.
Tickets sold to all Western Points.
Fol further information apply 10 ticEe
agents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
SYSTEM
NEW JERSEY CENTRAL
Corrected to May IL 1908
TRAINS LEAVE PERTH AMBOy

FOR New York, Newark and Elizabeth
800 Thursdays & Saturdays to New YoEh
(only) 685, III, 7.45, New YORK (only) 7.5s SIS
8 81, Ills, d. M, II SO 1909 1 IL, 3 % SO, S 90,
6 20, z 45, s 0a, 9 IS, p. m. sundays, ) O0, 5 81,
q. II. s 2s, 9 Al, p, m.
For Philadelphia and Trenton via Bound
Brook, Z II, $50, II is, 1859 a m l 10, 5 90 D.. N
Sundays, 8 81 q. N. 8 20 p. m.
For Long Branch, Ocean Grove. etc. SOY
30, q. m. 1929, 227, 3 36, 4 Al 5 Is, 6 38, Red
Bank (only) z 19, Q2.s6 Wednesdays and sun
days only p. u Sundays 9 IS, g. IN. 4 81 p. m.
For Freehold, S OF, 9 20 d, M, 1872. 2 81, 5.15
p. m.
Additional trains for Red Bank 5 Is o m. 6.ss
P. n. For South Amboy z IL, 9 20 a. m. 22l, 3 sc,
4 ii p m. 8 10, 5.52 9.29.
Through tickets TO all points at ioweesTatsl
may be had on application in advance TO thf
ticket agent AZ the station.
W, g, BEsLER, Vice-Pres. & General Manage
q. NJ. BURT, General Passenger Agent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
Too Much for Paw.

The room was very quiet.
Paw" said Ostend, "if you use too
hearth"
Eyes, my son." replied paw, look
ing up from his paper.
well. paw, if you drink too much
wood alcohol would you get a wooden
leg and"
But there was the sound of a strug-
gle and again the room was quiet
n. Y. Herald.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
FIRST FOOTBALL PRACTICE.
Young Mems Forum Getting Ready for the
Approaching Season.

The Young Mems Forum football
team is already making preparations
for next season. Several games are
assured and the team will come to
gether for their first practice Friday
night at the field corner of Market
anu South First street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
TO DISCUSS SPORTS.

The Young Mems Hebrew Associ-
alton are to hold a special meeting in
their club rooms in the Adelaide Build
ing tonight. They will decide upon
a date for the bicycle race to be held
on Staten Island, from Tottenville to
st. George. Another row boat race
will also be discussed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
No Head for Business.

Young Baxter-Dese goots are 20
shop-worn dey are goot for holdings.
Old Baxter-Vill you neffer learn
holdings? Pour some dirty water on
dose goots, und advertise a fire sale.
IN. Y. Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
AFTER H STARLETS.

1t is expected that the Starlets and
the st. Aloysius Cadets will play
Saturday afternoon on Boyer's field.
The Cadets have been after Manager
Birden Golden for the last few weeks
and he is to give his answer tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
De LAMAR TEAM.

The DeLamar Copper Works team,
of Carteret, defeated a team from
Plainfield Saturday afternoon by a
score of IA to IL. The battery was
Martin and Wilbert. Next Saturday
they will play a team from Elizabeth.
The De Lamar boys are playing good
ball this year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
AFTER OUT OF TOWN TEAMS.

On Saturday afternoon Ralph Sea-
man, manager of the Riversides, sent
a challenge to team in Bound Brook,
Atlantic City and Red Bank for a
game to be played on Saturday after
noon. He expects to receive replies
from Atlantic City and Bound Brook
r0daV
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25

81 don't see why Charley Nipperson
is so popular with the He
hardly ever says a word"
"You should study the habits of ladies
a little more closely."--Chicago Rec
ord.Herald.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25

Grand Labor day exc rsion 1925 TO
Niagra Falls and return SO. % viaLehi gh
Valley Railroad. Tickets will be OF sale
Sept. 9th limited to return to and includ-
ing Sept. 7th, at the above low rate and
will be honored on all regular trains.
Consult Leligh Valley Agents for furth-
er particulars. 3306-S-18 .6t-2t e.W
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
DELTAS PRACTICING.

The Deltas are getting in consider
able practice this week. On Saturday
afternoon they will oppose the Rari-
tan Copper Works first team, and
they are going to try and defeat them.
The battery for the Deltas will be
Oleson and Linderberg, for the Copper
Works, Smith and Lind.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25

The Judge-You are charged with
taking two laundered shirts.
The Prisoner-Yes, your honor; my
doctor told me I must take something
starchy."-Yonkers Statesman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
Her Now system.

Charley, dear" said young Mrs.
Torkins, don't you think it would be
better for you to let me pick out horses
for you to bet on?"
you don't know anything about
horses"
"Of course ] don't. But I've noticed
that the people who know all about them
are the ones who always lose their mon
ey."-Washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
Differences,

Singing is a great art" said the mu-
sic lover.
Occasionally" answered the morose
man. with some people it's an art,
and with others it's merely a habit u
Washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25

" had a running, itching sore on my
leg, Suffered tortures. Doan's ONT
ment took away the burning and itching
instantly and quickly effected permanent
cure" G. w. Lenhart, Bowling Green,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
RARlTAN TRACTION co.
Time Table IN Effect Sept. is, 1902.

Cars leave Metuchen for Perth Anboy and all
points East to Boyuton Beach at 5 ana IS minu-
les Jaet each hour from Ga m. to S.35 p. m, and
from S 50 10 lbs p. m. at So minutes past the
hour
Cars leave Kessbey School for Metuchen st 5
and 35 minutes past each hour from 6a. N, o
$50 p m. and every hour from S to l1.SG p. m.
Cars leavN Kcasbey for all points East every
Is minutes
Car leaves Bridge at Woodbridge Creek. for
KeasbeY at foot of Smith Street every 80 minu-
ties from 6.15 a. m, 10 II. 45 p. IN.
Cars leave Bridge at Woodbridge Creek for
Metuchen on the even hour and half hour from 6
a, m. to 30 p. m. and on the half hour only
from 7.90 60 II p. m,
Cars leave Staten Island Ferry for Metuchen
and Keasbey School at is and as minutes past
each hour from Ia. m. to s p. m. and from 5 to
l q. m. at IS minutes only and for Keasbey at
foot of Smith Street at 8 and 80 minutes past the
hour.
Cars leave Staten Island Ferry for Bridge at
Woodbridge Creek at II, 26, ii and Sc minutes
past each hour from 6 a. m. to II p. m.
VIM. q. ROCK,
Stistt a6tlI
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
Before the Ceremony.

The Count-And now everything ees
ready for my wedding wis Mees Got
roX. | t'ink every wan will say l am
faultlessly attired
The Baron-Parbleau, mon ami!
Considering re nature of re lady's at
fractions, l t'ink it might be more ap-
propriate if you wore a beezness suit!
Puck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25

A blessing alike to young and old; DR..
Fowler's Extract of Wild Straw berry.
Natures specific for dysentry, diarrhoea
and summer complaint.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
FIRE ALARM BOXES.

FIRE ALARM BOXES.
% Raritan Copper Works
26 High and Lewis
z Madison ave and Paterson st
rs Market and First SITS.
35 Smith and High st
81 state and Smith SITS
40 Buckingham ave and Hartf
As Commerce and Front SITS
AZ High and Washington str
"a State st and Buckingham ave
So Hall ave and Charles st
81 Railroad ave and Wayne st
81 Washington and First SITS
81 Turnpike and Elm st
"a Smith st and Watson ave
IS and State SITS
~ Front and Smith SITS
70 Water and Gordon SITS
"a Kearny ave and Gordon st
SO Smith and Herbert st
50 Woodbridge road and Washington ST
"a Lehigh ave ? dStanford ST
To send in an alarm, open the door of the box
and pull down the lever and let go once only.
stay at box until fremen arrive.
SPECIAL CALLS.
| ~tap-Break in circuit. taps Drill and fire
alarm test. Hydrant at corner of jefferson and
High street always to be used for this trial 8
taps Fire out. t~aps-Polce call. 12-Call for
Lincoln Hose 13-Call for Washington Hose.
i4-Oall for Mcclellan Hose 15-Catl for Pro-
lection h. and L.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25

Scrofula, salt rheum, erysipelas and
other distressing eruptive diseases yield
quickly and permanently to the cleansing,
purifying power Of Burdock Blood Bit
terS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
In n Restaurant.

Einstein-I'll bet that fellow over
there is a pawnbroker.
Zweistein-What makes you so sure?
Einstein-Because he always eats
three fishballs for breakfast.-N. Y.
Herald.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
The

He sighed, as restlessly he tossed
When his vacation days were done,
"'Twas l, alas, who paid the cost
I While the mosquitoes had the fun"
Washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25

Bodily pain loses its terror if you',e
a bottle Of DR.. Thomas Eclectric Oil in
the house. Instant relief in cases of
burns, cuts, spTains, accidents of any
sort.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
Hateful Deception.

81 understand that old Specie is very
angry at the count for clipping with
his daughter"
Hes furious. He thought the man
intended to elope with his wife,
Town Topics.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25

"Henpeck doesn't dare to say his
souls his own.
tits worse than that. His wife even
tips the waiter when they go out to
lunch together Chicago Daily News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
A LiberaI Offer.

Domestic-Please, sir, the grocer
and butcher and baker and milkman
are downstairs, and they say they
won't leave until they are paid.
Mr.. McAuber-Hem! Very well; tell
them that if they will continue to sup
ply me with provisions they are well
come to stay here and board it out
N. Y. Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
The Way of 1t.

Concerning college football teams,
Z To oft it comes to pass,
The man who's half back in the field
Is way back in his class.
Pelican.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
Not All His Fault.

Stern Father-So, sir! You want to
marry my daughter, do you?
Terrified Young Man-Y-yes, sir; but
not any worse than she wants to mar
nv me.-Chicago Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25
Doubted Him.

The call had become tedious.
81 really must CO., he said.
ooh, you men are such deceivers."
she returned coyly. Il wish we girls
could believe all you say."-Chicago
Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-25

For real estate see page 2.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-08-19
STATE LINES.

Massachusetts,, New Hampshire,
Rhode Island and Utah are the only
states in which there has not been a
lynching.
Since electrocution was substituted
for hanging in Massachusetts, five years
ago but four persons have been execut-
ed in the state.
Missouri produced over 100000 tons
of coal in 1902, and it sold at the mines
for So, 1885, 1872. Coal veins are worked
in thirty-seven counties or more than a
third Of the number in the state.
The constitution of Tennessee pro-
vides that, whereas ministers Of the
gospel are by their profession dedicated
to God and the care of souls and ought
not to be diverted from the great duties
of their functions, therefore no minis
ter of the gospel or priest of any de-
nomination whatever shall be eligible
to a seat in either house Of the legisla-
tupo
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-08-19
GOWN GOSSIP.

Velvet collars on linen walking dress
es seem strangely out of place, but they
are seen.
Foulard and wash silk four-in-hand
ties are cool and summary to wear with
rundown linen collars. 90
Birds and wings are not popular this
summer in Paris. Nevertheless they
are prophesied for this country this
fall.
A new development is the trimming
Of linen colored gowns, such as pongee,
tussore and crash, with a double pip
ing, one of a bright color and the other
Of black.
The number of brown hats among
the latest importations is notable and
is an indication of the vogue that color
is destined to become when the next
fashions are shown.
Very pretty are many of the light
wool shawls to be worn on summer
evenings out of doors. Some of these
shawls are lacy in texture and have
silk and chenille fringes.
A perfectly made lace waist is as
much of a satisfaction to wear or to
behold as an inferior garment of the
same description Is dowdy and distress
ing. An interlining of two or more
thicknesses of chiffon is almost a neces-
sity.-New York Post.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-08-19
SIRES AND SONS.

Bourke Cochran may become a per-
manent resident of London.
Former Governor Horace Boies of
Iowa is living in strict retirement.
Ira D. Sankey, the blind evangelist,
has sold his country house at Eastport,
N. Y.
One of the newly chosen saehems of
Tammany Hall is John Jerome Kelly,
son of Croker's predecessor. Mr.. KEEL
ly is broker
Thomas Trahey, civil war veteran
of st. Louis, has placed monument
over the grave Of the sister Of charity
who nursed him through an illness dur
ing the war.
Sir Frederick Treves, the famous
English surgeon, who has just retired,
established record in performing
1000 consecutive operations for appen-
dicitis without a death.
President Loubet will resume his
study of astronomy as soon as he lays
down the cares of state. An observa-
tory is being built on the grounds Of
the chateau which the president re-
Gently purchased.
Joseph e. Corrigan, a nephew Of the
late Archbishop Corrigan, has been ap-
pointed deputy assistant district at
torney of New York by Mr.. Jerome.
He is twenty-six years old and grad
uate of Columbia college.
Benjamin Franklin was a Bostonian.
Samuel f. e. Morse and Elias Howe
were New Workers. The Maxims are
Maine men. Calling was born in Vir-
ginia. Thomas A. Edison, the invent
or, first saw the light in Ohio.
Ex-Governor Boutwell,, Silas Dean
and Robert T. Davis, the three surviv-
ing members of the Massachusetts con-
yention of 1858, have just held reun-
ion in Boston in commemoration of the
fiftieth anniversary of that famous
event in Massachusetts history.
Sir Chengtung LANG Cheng, the new
Chinese minister to the United States,
visited Andover college, his alma ma
ter, recently, and in speech to the
students recalled the day he partici-
pated in baseball match, making q
three base hit and winning the game.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-08-19
Boston & rlaine Statement.

The Springfield Republican has the fol-
lowing analysis of the annual report of
this New England system:
The Boston and Maine railroad comes
out OF the past fiscal year with better
exhibit than might have been expected,
in view OF the much higher prices it had
to pay tor fuel and other additions to
operating expenses. Its gross earnings
increased $1,S9S, 290, while operating
costs increased $1,S00,221, leaving net
earnings $9S,069 larger than in the year
before. There was a falling off, however,
in other income, and some little increase
in fixed charges and dividend payments
1.-THE rates being left unchanged), which
leaves a surplus of $22, 1856, compared
with $22 1867 year ago. 1t was thus a
close race to make as good net show
ing as in the previous year, notwith-
standing the large increase in gross rev.
enues. 1t is to be noticed that the last
quarter of the year was especially favor
able, indicating growing improvement
in conditions of railroad operation to-
ward the end of year.