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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-20
liz LEARNED - LOOT.
Raw Kentucky Recruit Could Reat
Best of Army Marksmen-Secret
of His knack.

Among a big batch of recruits as
signed to my company a while ago.,
said a captain of infantry stationed at
a far western post, according to the
Washington Post, was a gaunt, Sawky
Kentucky lad, of the m~ountaineer
class, and not much above 70 years OF
g He was growing so fast that he
was as clumsy as a St. Bernard pup.
and he fell all over himself in drill
Notwithstanding his perfect Wiling
ness, he was so inapt a soldier mat !
attached him to my quarters in the ca
pacity of dog-robber or striker. soon
afterward my company was sent OUT
for target practice on the ranges. My
striker from Kentucky beat out every
man in my company, some OF them
veterans wearing the distinguished
marksman' medals, in a common canter,
He was as crackerjack a rifle shot as
ever saw in the army and Ia be Will
ing to bet that there's not a shOotlsI
in that team that lately won the
Palma trophy in England that could
outshoot him. The gawky Kentucky
boys performance on the range tiilea
me with amazement, as it did every
body else who watched his marvellous
shooting, and when he vas through
said to him:
"'Look here, boy, where did you
ever get a chance TO practice such fine
shooting?'
"Pinkin' rev'noo oficehs. sub. he
replied with a grin. 'Go' all fuhglts'
sub, that Ah'm f'om Kentucky
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-20

The women in the viol$ity of the
new school show a PATRIOTIC spirit in
collecting money among themselves
for a flag to be presented to the Board
of Education for the new building.
No more appropriate gift could be
given the school yhnd it is one that
will assist in teaching their children
the great lesson of patriotism. Long
may the banner wave to the honor of
those who gave it as we'll as to the
glory of the nation, State and city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-20
DiSsimiIar Views.

Stern Parent-Young man, I saw
you kissing my daughter as l passed
the parlor door, and | want you to
know that l don't like it. What have
you to say about it?
Young Man-All I've got to say is
that you evidently don't know a good
thing when you see it.-Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-20

Mrs. Jones-John, are you sure you
mailed those letters I gave you last
week, and also the ore | gave you this
morning?
Mr.. Jones-Yes, l found the other
letters in my pocket when | mailed the
one tbs morning.-Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-20

Of no one really wants those peanuts
at Police Headquarters, Chief Burke
might have them prepared, and feed
them to the prisoners when they are
locked up flor a day or two. This
would ave the city the expense OF
hpylng crackers and cheese. mum
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-20
WPathpP-Reateu.

why do so many writer's use that
hackneyed phrase, the wea;her-beaten
farmer?'" said the young man who
reads novels.
Il dunno" answered Mr.. CorntOssel,
as he laid down the paper containing
the latest freshet news, "onless it's be-
cause the weather beats us out of SO
many crOps. Washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-20
Attractive Advertising.

Customer see you advertise bicy-
cles from ten cents to me hundred dol
llars.
N>pealer-Yes, sir.
what kind of bicycles do you sell
for ten cents?"
~Candy ones."-N. Y. Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-20
Feminine LOeic.

81 just know that my new dress
does not look at all neat or stylish"
said Mrs. Wedderly.
why do you think that, my dear?"
replied the bill-footer of the combine.
Because it's too comfortable" re-
piled Mrs. W.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-20

six months Of 1903 the receipts at this
port were 1851, 551 punches, valued at
SS76.779.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-20

Real estate Real estatel Read
he bargains In special column on
page 2.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-06

born and bred into that branch OF
Christianity known as the Dutch Re
formed church, but at this point In his
life he decided to give his strength, vi.
tally and sympathy TO the Episcopal
church, which in his mind has the best
field for work.
ITO a man OF his strength and con-
stitution. it's mission in the present
age, its chance for work among Gods
people Of today. was. of course, the
prevailing motive for his choice. He
entered into the work of a New York
parish and took time to teach the boys
of Sunday school. Here in this church
he met the spirit which shocks and
confounds a real, true man. the spirit
Of mediaevelism, the spirit of the un.
essential. the semblance of the real.
AT several Of the services he failed
! to bow when the rubric required such
a posture. He waited to kneel. as
those who noticed him watched with
chagrin. II they had left him alone
he would have learned the manner OF
the place. His people were ll-bred In
those manners which win men n
make new souls. They told this young
fellow of all his ways as they had
watched them and urged him to be
more correct. AS a result he LEFT the
church and threw up his work. He
went back to that body of Christians
where manliness is worth more than
manners. and strength of character
moro than ritual"
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-06
Sprjnu Ailments.

There is an aching and tired feeling;
the liver, bowels and kidneys become
sluggish and inactive, the digestion i'm
paired, with little or no appetite, no
ambition for anything, and a feeling
that the whole body and mind needed
toping up. The trouble is, that during
winter, there has been an accumula-
ton Of waste matter in the system.
Herbine will remove it, secure to the
secretions a right exit, and by its tonic
effect, fully restore the wasted tissues
and give strength in place of weak
ness. soc at ]. II. O'Rielly & Co.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-06
For Those Who I've On Farms.

DIR. Bergin, Pana, Ill, writes: 81
have used Billiards. Snow Liniment;
always recommend it to my friends
as | am confident there is no better
made. 1t is a dandy for burns" Those
who live on farms are especially liable
to many accidental cuts, burns and
bruises, which heal rapidly when Bal
lard's Snow Liniment is applied. II
should always be kept in the house
for cases of emergency, 25c, soc and
$1.00 at j. H. O'Rielly G. Co.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-06
World Wide Reputation.

Whites Cream Vermifuge has
achieved a world wiue reputation as
being the best of all worm destroyers,
and for its tonic influences on weak
and unthrifty children, as it neutra-
Lies the acidity or sourness of the
stomach, improves their digestion. and
assimilation of food, strengthens their
v system and restores them to
health, vigor and elasticity of spirits
natural to childhood. CSC at j. II.
y .nelly & Co.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-06

Neglected colds make fat grave
yards" DR.. Woods Norway Pine
Syrup helps men and nm to a
happy, vigorous old age.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-06
ROOSEVELT AFTERMATH.
concluded from page one.)


port at FL Paso, met the president at
Santa Fe, and accompanied him to Al
buuuerque. En- route to this city. Mr..
Garrett lunched with the president.
and, of course, he was delighted. Mr..
Garrett returned to FL Paso last night.
President Roosevelt, at Santa Fe,
asked for Colonel r. e. Twitchell, n
this gentleman had the pleasure OF
riding with the distinguished guest
from the territorial capital to this city.
An incident, not on the program.
happened at the local depot yesterday
afternoon after the presidential train
had halted. The president was In
a party of gentlemen, who had just
left the rear coach, and Judge Baker
was busy introducing the president to
the members of the local reception
committee. The president had shaken
the hand of Delegate Rodey and was
about to reach for the hand of ex-Del-
egate Ferguson when a woman STEP
ped over the ropes and rushed into the
crowd, shaking the hand of the presi-
dent. On stepping back over the rope
the mar who was with her remarked:
Bravo! You are all right"
T. ]. Shinick was about the last man
to shake hands with the president. He
had no chance during the afternoon to
meet him, as he was on the go all the
time. When the president saw his old
Oyster Bay business card of 1870
which read Wright & Shinick, Car
riage Builders. Oyster Bay. Long Is
land" the president was greatly
pleased, and. clasping Shinick's hand
said he remembered him well, and was
glad to see an old Oyser Bay man out
in this fine country. Shinick gave hin
a little present for his sick boy Archie
1t was a large photo of Aztec cats
raised by the Indians, and the only
two hairless cats known in captivity
Both the President and Secretary Loci
was greatly pleased with the picture
Shinick was ten years in Oyster Bay
At the local depot yesterday after
noon just before the train pulled on
for the west stood Mrs. M. c. Turne
and her pretty little daughter at tn
rear platform OF the presidents car
= The little lady carried a bunch of pref
/, ty flowers, and when the presiden
put in an appearance they were pre-
scented to the distinguished guest. TIL
scene was a pretty picture, and tn
> photographers in the presidential
: party secured several snap shots.
The statehood tableau scene made
good impression upon the presiden
q and there is now no doubt that he wi
; favor admission of New Mexico in hi
: next annual message to congress. TIL
Uncle Sam in the tableau was Spot
Moore. Simon Stern did himself prou,
in getting up the tableau.
Many of the store and residence dec
orations remain up today, and thu
show they make are indeed pleasant t
behold.
The Citizen was so popular yester
day with its appropriate illustration
that owe three hundred extra copie'
were disposed of. The Roosevelt re
ception article and illustrations will
appear in the Weekly Citizen. whel
there will be extra copies for sale.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-06
Miss Williams, Talk.

The Baptist church vas well filled
liams talk on the Hopi Indians of Ari-
IONA. Miss Williams proved to be a
most interesting and pleasing talker,
and she gave a fine description of the
life as now led by the Hopis. She
has lived among them as a missionary
and her description of their famous
snake dance held the most careful at,
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-06

tention Of her audience. The Indian
school band vas present and rendered
several selections, and Mr.. A. l.. New.
ton sang two solos which were greatly
appreciated. A social time was en-
joyed at the close and light refresh.
ments served. Miss Williams arrived
from the south yesterday morning.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-06
WHY HE is NOT A MINISTER,
President Decided to Become Clergy
man, But Had His Disiikes.

In a sermon delivered at Syracuse.
N. Y, the Rev. George C. Richmond,
an Episcopal clergyman, told a new
anecdote about President Roosevelt,
He said: when he graduated from
Harvard and went home to New York
he decided. as thoughtful men often
do. to devote his energy and ability to
the work OF the church. He had been
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-06

Children's Spring Heel Oxfords with
heavy soles and patent leather tips
from $1.15 to s1.45. Children's Spring
Heel Sandals in patent leather, red or
black kid, from s1.10 to $3.50, at G.
Mays Popular Priced Shoe Store, EOS
West Railroad avenue.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-06

Rev. c. +. Taylor, pastor of the
Presbyterian thurch of Socorro, is in
the city.
j. S. Mactavish and wife, of Magda-
lena, are still in the city, visiting
friends today. They will return south
tonight.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-06

When you want a pleasant physiC
Tablets. They are easy to take and
pleasant in effect. For sale by all
druggists.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-06
COMING EVENTS.

May 12-Concert at st. Mary's hall
given by Professor Chev. Pietro Buzzi.
May 10-Base ball game at Athletic
park between Santa Fe Pacific Blues
and Old Town Tigers.
May l4-Concert at Colombo hall by
Ed. f. Thomas and other musical
talent OF the city,
June band concert and lecture
given in open air by company adver,
Using Coronado Beach, Cal.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-06

Terrible plaques, those itching. pes
tering diseases of the skin, Put an end
to misery. Doan's Ointment cures. At
any drug store.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1903-05-06

Wood turning at the Phoenix Plan
ing mill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-16
SWEEP BOSTON.
Democrats Win Overwhelming
Victory in Bay State Capital.

Boston, Dec. 16.-The Democrats won
an overwhelming victory in the munich
pal election. Mayor Patrick Collins was
reelected by 26,565 plurality. This is
the largest plurality ever given may
orally candidate in the history of the
city. The board of aldermen next year
will be solidly Democratic and that
party Will have a large majority in the
common council.
The city as usual favored licensed Ii
quor selling, by a large majority.
The election was notable for the Re
publican apathy. The vote of Geo. H.
Swallow the candidate for mayor, fell
eff more than SO per cent from that given
the party candidate two years ago,
while it ran nearly 20 per cent behind
the vote of Governor Bates at the state
election last month.
The vote for mayor was: Patrick A.
Collins, (Dem.) 1851; George N. Swal-
low, (Rep.) 22, 1856.
Returns thus far indicate a solid
Democrat board of aldermen of 13 mem
bers, so out of rs members of the COM
mon council as well as the election of
Democrat candidates for school COM
1nittee.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-16
ROOT ON STAND.
Secretary of War Testifies Be-
fore Senate Committee.

Washington, Dec. 16.-Secretary Root
was the first witness today before the
senate committee on military affairs
which is investigating the protests
against the confirmation of General
Leonard Wood to be major general.
Mr. Roots testimony was in defense
of General Wood on the charges that
have been made during the course of
the hearings. He read extracts from
official correspondence bearing on the
charges, and also concerning General
Woods administration as governor
general of Cuba. He was on the wit
ness stand two and a half hours.
Senator Teller was present and
asked Secretary Root a number of
questions bearing on the case, many of
which were suggested by the testimony
the secretary gave. Secretary Root did
not conclude his testimony, nor did
Senator Teller submit all the questions
he desired, and the committee decided
to meet at 8 o'clock tonight when Sec
retary Root will again appear.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-16
A SERIOUS WRECK
Freight Trains Collide on q
Frisco Bridge.
Two Men Killed and Others Se-
verely Injured.

Fort Scott, Kans.. Dec. 16.-One man
lost his life. two were perhaps fatally
hurt. and several others more or less
severely injured in a collision of two
sections of q freight train on a long
bridge on the Frisco system south of
Pawnee. Kan, Is miles from Fort
Scott, early today. The rear section
ran into the forward section. P. M
Hermitage. of Monett, Mo, brakeman,
who was riding on the engine Of the
rear train, was pinioned between the
cab and tender and burned to death.
other members of the crew found them
selves in piecarious positions and were
forced to jump from the high trestle
or be burned to death in the wreckage.
Hermitage was roasted alive in view
of other members of the crew, who
We're unable to he1p. He begged to be
killed and placed out of his misery.
w. E. Wilford suffered both legs
broken. and H. J. Kramer was badly
burned and they are believed to be
fatally. hurt
The bridge burned under the wreck.
and one engine and several cars went
down
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-16
HANNA INSPIRES HOPE.
His Friends Still Think He May
Be a Candidate.

Birmingham. Ala, Dec. Ex-senator
Hanna's friends are building some hope
of his permitting himself to be offered
for presidential honors on the last SEN
tence of the following letter which one
of them received from him today:
II have read with interest your kind
letter of the 4th inst. and assure you of
my sincere appreciation of the senti-
ments expressed in the same, and for
your regard and confidence in me. Such
suggestions as you make with refer
ence to next year are, of course, high
ly complimentary. but my position in
this subject is well defined and wen
known have no personal ambition to
serve and cannot be considered in any
sense a candidate for the presidential
nomination. My only desire is to serve
my party to the extent of my ability"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-16
HANGS HIMSELF.
John Wilson, of KiImer, Is a
Suicide.

John Wilson, a farmer living near
Kilmer, seven miles northeast of Tope-
ka, was discovered hanging in the barn
at an early hour this morning. Wilson
has been known to be in a half de-
mented condition for a long time and
no other immediate cause is ascribed
for his suicide The discovery of his
death was made by his oldest son, Yer
non Wilson, a lad of 16 years. who had
gone out to search for his father when
he was discovered to be absent from
tie house. Wilson left the house about
O'Clock this morning. His wife heard
him moving about but knowing him to
bs, light sleeper had no suspicion of
his suicidal intentions. Becoming dis
turbed by his continued absence from
the house at such an early hour she
sent her son to look for him.
The Wilson family, in which there are
fhur Children lives on a farm of 40
acres and is in moderate circumstances.
John Wilson was about So years of age.
Coroner Hogeboom was notified of the
suicide tbs morning but stated that
no inquest would be held, the circun-
stances of the suicide being apparent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-16
ONE FOURTH GO TO CHURCH
Census in Manhattan Borough Cover
ing Four Sundays.

New York, Dec 16.-A census of
church attendants in the borough of
Manhattan has just been completed,
which shows that about one-quarter of
the population attends divine worship
The count covered the Sundays begin
ming November Is for churches in the
northern part of the island, and ending
December with those in the lower
section On all four Sundays there was
pleasant weather and normal condi-
tions prevailed.
The total population of the borough
is reckoned at 2.0o7, $50. On this basis
almost exactly 25 per cent. attend the
Christian church. The Jewish popula-
ton is estimated at 381, 1874. Deducting
this number from the calculation, the
percentage in the Christian house of
worship is 26.2.
There were found 451 places of public
Christian worship, claiming member
ship of 664, ,8S5; in attendance upon
service. 427,135 persons, or 64.2 per cent.
of the membership. Of these churches
366 We're Protestant and 85 Roman
Catholic. The Protestant churches
claim 153. $50 members. and had 13s 106
attendance. The Roman Catholic
churches claim 511, ,505 members, and
289 ops attendance
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-16
ROCK ISLAND CHANGE.
System Reorganizsd and Divid.
ed IntoHhree Divisions.

Chicago, Dec. 16.-The operating. de-
partment of the Rock Island railroad
system has been reorganized. The sys-
tenn hereafter will be divided into three
grand divisions-the central, the north
ern and the southwestern-with a gen
eral superintendent in charge of each.
The central district comprises the Chi
cago terminal. Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska
and Colorado divisions.
H. J. Sitter will be general superin-
tendent, with headquarters at Chicago.
The northern district comprises the
Cedar Rapids. Dakota and the Des
Moines valley divisions. H. S. Gable
will be general superintendent, with
headquarters at Cedar Rapids.
The southwestern district comprises
the Missouri. Kansas City. terminal,
Kansas, Ell Paso. and the Oklahoma
divisions. j. M. Gruber will be super
intendent with headquarters at Topeka,
Kas. H. I. Miller, who has just been
appointed general manager, will have
control of the central and northern
districts, but none of the southwestern
district.
J. M. Gruber, general superintendent
of the latter district will report to John
F. Stevens, fourth vice president, in
charge of operations of the entire Rock
Island-Frisco systems.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-16
WAR MATERIAL.
1t Is Landed on the Isthmus in
Considerable Quantities.

Colon, Dec. 16-The United States
auxiliary cruiser Dixie is still along
side the dock here landing stores,
Christmas cheer, camp material, etc.
She disembarked her marines, number
ing $780, this morning. They all left by
train for Empire station, near Panama,
where they will be quartered in the
canal company's house. Sixteen ma
chine guns and six automatic guns ac-
companied the marines. The Dixie will
sail for Philadelphia today. 1t is prob
able that the remainder of the marines
on the Prairie will be landed in a day
or two
The Panama government received
yesterday by the steamer Alliancia 500
cases of Mauser and Remington car
tridges, 25 cases of rifles and other war
material.
The auxiliary cruiser Mayfiower is
alongside the dock coaling. The gun
boat Bancroft has returned from Nom
bre de Dios. The United States cruiser
Atlanta is still sruising along the
ooaSf
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-16
I3 BREAK JAIL.
Sawed Jail Bars and Broke
Through Walls.

Tombstone, Ariz., Dec. ia sensa-
tiona1 Jail break took place here last
night and thirteen prisoners effected
their liberty by saving the jail bars and
breaking through the Jail walls. Two
of the prisoners, Bert Alvord and w.
A. Stiles were held as the principals in
the Cochise train holdup in this county
a year ago. The former was under SEN
tence of two years to the penitentiary
and the latter had six indictments
hanging over him on the same charges.
The other escaped prisoners are Mex
leans held for petty crimes. The pris-
oners left in body headed toward the
Mexican line. 1t was learned that the
fleeing escapes appropriated a horse
belonging to a. citizen living. below town
Two Mexicans on the outside are sus-
pected of assisting the prisoners to
escape Immediately after the alarm
two posses of well armed deputies
started in pursuit. The territory ranger
force and all the local officers in the
county have been notified and orders
have been given to patrol the boundary
line to prevent the prisoners from get
ting into Sonora. This is the second
jail break made by Stiles and Alvord
within a year. Stiles wounded Jailer
Bravin at the time of the first break.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-12-16
NO TROOPS FOR PANAMA
Until After the Senate Ratlfles
the Canal Treaty.

washington, Dec. 16.-Regarding the
various reports about the destination
of troops to the Isthmus of Panama.
the Associated Press is enabled to make
this statement:
Until the senate shall have ratified
the Hay-Bunau-Varil1a treaty the ad-
rninistratfon will look to the marines to
protect the Isthmus and keep order
there unless in the meantime 1t is learn
ed that a considerable force of Colorn-
bian troops are to attack Panama. III
the latter event the protection of the
republic could be best accomplished by
the army, and troops would supplant
the marines This government does not
expect such an emergency to arise at
present, and has prepared to retain the
present force of marines in Isthrnian
waters until after the ratification of the
canal treaty.