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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
NEWS ITEMS.

Mr.. Crawford, of Newark, was in town.
on business during the week.
E. w. De Wilton, of Perth Amboyg
visited in town on Wednesday.
Mr.. Johrs, of New York, returned
home Sunday, having spent two weeks
visiting friends here.
vile W. Va, Tuesday having spent three
weeks as a guest of her sister Mrs. John.
II. Neville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
SOUTH AMBOY
CAUGHT I'm THE STORM.

Several business men from South
and Perth Amboy went to New York
Wednesday to buy goods and WE'RE
compelled to return home without
visiting a house as they could lot get
anywhere on account of the storm.
A lady from this borough was return
ing home from a visit in the city and
was caught in the storm on her way
down town. She says she saw twenty
five umbrellas lying witAin a short
distance of each other on the side
walks and the street light globes, etc.
VERIFYING found smashed to pieces
in every direction. 1t was something
terrible.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
STRENGTHENING THE WIRES.

All day yesterday Joseph Bailey and
his corps of assistants were at work
in Tottenville trying to straighten out
the tangle of telephone wires. They
succeeded fairly well and last night
the telephone service was very good.
Today the work will be completed.
The electric light company's wires
will be all in order some time today,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
PICNIC TOMORROW.

If the weather permits the members
of Court Giffords, Foresters of Am
erica, will hold their much postponed
picnic and outing at the grove in
Eltingville tomorrow. In the after
noon a game of baseball between the
younger and older men will be played.
The evening will be given up to
dancing. All who attend will have a
first rate time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs. harry E6GGy, VI OoCOAu oOA0OV'
will return home on Friday from Bel
mar where she has been sojourning
for some weeks.
Miss Mat Compton, OF Second street,
has returned home from her visit at
Jersey City.
Master Charles Bennett has a posi-
tion at the Gable Works, at Perth
Amboy.
Robbie jackson, of Broadway, has
returned home from a visit with
friends in Harlem, N. Y.
Two chimneys of Ryans hotel, on
Broadway, blew down during the
great storm.
Mrs. Charles Clumpp, of Broadway,
is visiting her mother at Guttenburg,
N. J.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Harris and
son, of Mechanicsville, were enter
tanned by Mr.. and Mrs Charles Ben
nett OIL Sunday last.
Miss Maude Adams has a position
in Hirschorn & Mack's cigar factory
in Perth Amboy.
H. @. Perrine and son will begin
cranberry picking on Monday.
Both of the valuable young hounds
owned and lost by HI. G. Perrine ST.,
of Swan Hill, and found after they
had been sold by a party for fifty cents,
have since died, whether from dis
temper or poison, it is not determined
yet.
A number of eagles have been seen
flying through the borough. They
swooped quite low at times.
Marshal Mcdonnell, of Mechanics
Vile, has been enjoying a week vaca-
ton. Thomas Gleason has resigned
his place for the time being. The
BOYS on Meinzer's corner have been
wondering where the new cop is as
they haven't seen anything of him
vet.
John OFT, of Ernston, lost a fine
cherry tree during the storm.
A brass eagle flew off of Mr.. George
Gundrum's flag pole during the storm.
A young lad drove to the depot
during the storm for a crate of eggs.
He slipped and fell into a great pool
of water; that wasn't bad enough,
but when he appeared before his
family looking like a drowned rat,
with water pouring off of him, from
his head to his feet, he says they
nearly laughed their sides sore and he
wished they had, quite.
Harry and Charles Wenzelberger, of
Philadelphia, were the guests of Miss
Gertie Petty, of Second street, We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Jaques, bride
and groom, returned home from their
wedding trip Thursday evening.
Miss Lulu Chase is on her way home
from Europe and will arrive the latter
part of this week.
The Swan Hill Ice Company was ur-
able to get to their ice house owing to the
washout, by the storm, and having been
getting their ice elsewhere.
In Thursdays paper it stated that ''the
chimney was blown down and went crash
ing through the roof and it appeared as
if it was Mr.. STATIONS residence. 1t
should have read, Grace's house, occupied
by the divers on George street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
TO HOLD A FAIR.

The Ladies Aid Society of st. Paul's
church, Kreischerville, will hold a
fair some time during the month of
October and they are now holding
weekly meetings to talk over the plans.
The pastor, Rev. Jacob Ganss, is now
back from his vacation and the Sun
day services have been resumed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
PLACE FOR THE aELL.

A short time ago, A. W. Brown, of
Pleasant Plains, bought and presented
to the members of Amicitia Hook and
Ladder Company, of Pleasant Plains,
a big fire bell. The boys are now
talking owe the plans of erecting the
bell in their tower on Amboy venue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP.
RIDGE
DELIGHTFUL EVENING.

On Wednesday the members of the
Sewaren Land and Water Club, end
their friends passed one of those de-
lightful evenings for which the Sc.
warren people are noted. The feature
of the evening was the Welsh rabbit.
Dancing was enjoyed until a late hour
and many congratulations are extend.
ed to Mr.. and Mrs. Hoyt who enter.
famed
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
ENTERTAINED AT CARDS..

Miss Gertrude Edgar entertained
about thirty-five of her friends at cards
on Wednesday evening. In spite of
the weather, all had a delightful time.
Miss Laura f. Jones won the ladies'
prize, a gold stick pin, set with pearls.
Mr.. Walter Slower won the gentle
mans prize, a leather bill case.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
HELD A RECEPTION.

The members of the order of the
Eastern Star, of Tottenville, held a
reception in the knights of Pythias
Hall, corner of Amboy avenue and
Main street, Oh Wednesday night. 1t
was well attended and a good time
had by all.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
FAIR IN MOVE NJ Der.

The Ladies Aid Society, of Bethel
M. E. church, have decided to hold a
fair in the lecture room of the church
on Amboy avenue, on Friday and
Saturday, November 6 and 7. The
money they clear will be added to the
church treasury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
Not n NAPOLEON.

Husband Cooking up from a book
DO you know what l would have
done if l had been Napoleon Bona
parte?
Wife-Yes, I know. You would have
settled down in Corsica and spent
your life grumbling about bad luck
and hard times.-N. Y. Weekly
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
W.C.T.U CONVENTION.

The county convention of the
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
was held yesterday and will be con
tinued today in St. Marks church,
Pleasant Plains. Able speakers from
New York and Staten Island are
present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
His Duty to Society.

Shy Young Thing-Papa, did-did Mr..
Frajjil call on you this afternoon to
to ask if
B%usinesslike Parent-Yes, he asked
me if | had any objections to him as a
son-in-law, and I told him l wasn't TAX
ing bric-a-brac into my house now-it
had gone out of fashion.-Chicago Tri-
hnnn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
OPERATION PERFORMED.

An operation was performed on
Jacob Rehfuss Thursday. His brother,
Mr.. Chris Rehfuss, telephoned to the
hospital at 3 p. N. and up to that
time there had been great success and
the patient was doing nicely, much
better than mad been expected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
HUNTING SOCIAL.

What is known as a hunting social
was held at the parsonage of the
Woodrow M. E. church last night.
1t was conducted under the auspices
of the Ladies Aid Society of the
church. The ladies are making pre-
partitions for the coming fair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
"a r E r E T
RESULT OF THE STORM.

The storm did quite a little damage on.
wednesday, uprooting trees, blowing out
window etc. The smoke stack at the
Whee Ter Condenser Works was blown
over and roofs thru from some of the
sheds. A young man by the nam of
Wayland was hurt by something striking
him on the head. 1t was a painful cut
but not serious.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
GIRLS FRIENDLY.

At the meeting of the Girls Friend
ly, Wednesday night, they finished
their lesson on the larger baskets and
began some pretty reed flower pots.
Next Wednesday they will begin some
fancy baskets, different from these.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
Bitier Dinnnnninfment.

"She was awfully disappointed at not
getting the valedictOry.'
You cant blame her. Just think
of the chances that would have given her
to show off her diamonds. Chicago
AmPric2n.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
Mr.. BUCKLEW SURPRISES.

A six O'Clock supper was given in
nonor of Charles Buckelew's birthday
anu as a surprise to him last night at
his home in the Heights.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
Where They Met.

"Have you ever met the prisoner al
The barr" asked the police magistrate.
"Of course, | have, your HONOR re-
piled the man in the witness box.
"Why do you say of course?' p" queried
the P. M.
Because I'm a bartender" was the
brief, but significant reply.-Cincinnati.
ENQUIRER,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
She WITS On.

Nodd-I may be detained at the Of
fee tonight.
Mrs NOdd-Then in case | want to
call you up over the telephone, what is
the number of your club?-Brookiyn
Life.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18

The Evening News is on sale at Ost-
burgs' Al Main street, and at John
Boss Hotel, formerly John, Kall's
stand. Extra copies of the News and
all NewYork papers a always be Sc
cured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18

She-I consider that Miss S~prightly
lacks repose.
Prof. Slowboy-No doubt of it. She
yawned five or six times during the
course of my call last evening.-Chicago
RecOrd-HeTald.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
A Natural Inference.

ct was very affecting when I asked
Binks for his daughter. Why, l wept
myself"
Did he kick as hard as all that?"-
Chicago Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
COnsOIing.

He-Darling, l have lost my posi-
ton.
She-Never mind, dear. Think how
small your salary was.-Town and
Country.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs. Edwards, of Tottenville, is
entertaining her friend, Miss Peter.
son. Of Manhattan
Walter E. Sharrot leaves today for
a vacation at Florida, Orange County,
N. Y.
Mrs. H. B. Bachman, of Totten-
vile, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. E.
L. Kallmeny, of Sapletton.
Harry A. Bachman, of Tottenville,
is in the west.
John Sullivan, OF Tottenville, the
veteran Staten Island Rapid Transit
Railroad conductor, is on a two weeks
vacation which he will spend with
friends in Sullivan County, N. Y.
Colonel Pope, of bicycle fame, re-
Gently said that the first essential to
business success is "advertising -
that the second essential was "big
advertising;" and the third, digger
Advertising"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18
Rfngs Square and Otherwise.

Rfnga Square and Otherwise.
Funny, isn't it? The prize ring is a
ring"
Eyes; quite different from political
rings. There's nothing square about
them."-Kansas City Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-09-18

We always remember the Infants and
Children. A large line of slips. Long
Dresses and Skirts aG the same special
prices,
A large lot of Children's Muslin Draw
ers, all sizes, at per pair"."."."..... &c
Children's Muslin Night Gowns,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ...... ........ 25c
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30
Telephone No Ia
SUBSCRIPTION RATEa
MUST CONTEND WITH POODLE

The statemo0, of a delegate to the snap-conventiou that he personally iav- ored territorial government, lou, that he voted with those opaid his expenses, is indicative of che methodsot the tor ies Itisudicadve ottha- which those Alaskaus who have nothing bu- the welfare of the district as an incentive for activity, have vi.h which ,o com tend. I- is more than probably ,ha. there will be as many of chat same kind at the republican convention as there were a, the suapcouveudon. Such makes it more than ever che duty Of those republicans who | ieve in che republican principle of seltgovew- ment. Go participate in ,he convention Of chat party which will convene at Ju- ueau. November lo
 The present Is @ time for action; it is @ time for every American Co give eyi- .dence ofhis Amercan.sm.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30
UP TO THE REPUBLICANS

It is of with cine old and on with the new. Last week and previous for some time !, was rhe uon-pu-isan cooveu- lion. Itisuow che republican couveu- -iou. The AIaskaus who are s-.L Ann ericaus demonstrated a- the uon-pu-i- san convention they are in che ma.or- ry iuthe district !, isnov up tothe rec pa5,ielns to show chat those members O. their party who believe in the re- publican principles coauo. the ccnven- ,ion Q. ,hat party. HAuer.cau prime. rles shall control tine reral.Iau party, there suue t5aa. bur cha. the dem- ocra,s win make l. unanimous The tories will not. iaau probability con test the democratic convention a- aI It will be conceded 10 those who favor se government.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30
FuNERALs IN eREEcE
They Are Somewhat of a Shock Go
 the American Tourist.

They Are Somewhat of a shock Go
 the American rourist.
 cone thing sure to shock the AmerI- can tourist is a Greek funeral said a recently returned traveller "It is a spectacle which most persons of con- yeut.0u governed decency desire Go avoid. because the body ot the dead ls cxnosed In an open heGrse The coffin is shallow. SO that not only che face and head. but Che h1Dds and much Of he body. can be seen from the side EaIk as tbe procession moves through Che streets
 -rhe lid Of the coffin. frequently rich Iy upholstered and decorated with gar lands and wreaths. is carried ou the bearse by the underaker The priest Che relatives and other mourners fol- low. and as the ghastIy spectacle moves along lt Is customary for bys,aniers to remove their head gear and cross them selves
 "In the Athens cemeteries graves arc rented for term of years. just like the hablatons of the quick Only the wealthy own burial lots. This Is in- variably an evidence Of wealth or arIs- t0cracy. The poor seldom dream ot buying a lot or tomb. Such purchase would De deemed among them an un- necessary luxury.
 "At the end Of the term for which a grave is rented the bones are dug up placed ln a bag. labeled with the name and date and deposited iu a general re- centacle. New York Herald
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30
Fur coats at Clay-on's.
Ordinance Mo- 5O

Au ordinance prescribing @ penalty for departing from any house declared
 by the Health Officer Co be
 in quarantine }e it ordained by che Common Council
 Of the Town o, SSagWay.
 Section I
 That whenever che HeaIlt OHcar shall discover OF be appraised of -1e eE- steuce Of any case o. smallpox scarlet ever Or other contagious disease. he shall cause the proper flag Co be display .d on che premises where such cQu-0E- .0us disease may be dou.e..ef, aId he hail declare iu the public print and shall enforce a rigid quarantine 0. said premises; and that it-1l.l la unlawful for any person, without written naru's- ion, Euej 1y che Health Officer to laplrt from any house which has been declared by said Health o.cer 70 be Iuarantireo.
 Section O
 That any person violating tais ordI- nance shall on conviction Co punished ny fine of not less than irl .sIuU Dollars nor more than one hundred I000U. Dollars.
 Passed che cOuuci. Sept 2.. l1I3. Approved. Sept 2,, 1908.
 ". B. KING, President Of the Council and EE-oHci0
 Mayor pro tenn. Attest-W. S. NcNEAN. Town Clerk.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30
L4E Monogram
Is the Only Exclusive Liquor
 House in Ala>k3

We carry a full line of imported and domestic wines and liquors. We carry in stock the following choice brands of burbou whiskies: W. IT, McByer, old Taylor, Bond x Liuard, Oscar Pep per- old Darling and Kentucky Bom- bon.
 Our rye whiskies are; old Gibson G Sons, Mount Vernon and old Penwick. We buy all these whiskies in govern meut bond
 Our California wines we buy direct from the San Carlos winery, and they include port, sherry, Muscatel, Angeli- ca. Tokay Biesling, claret and Cali lornia Grape brandies
 We buy our goods in ear load lots, therefore we can sell cheaper than any other house in Alaska. We are the agents for the St. Louis A. B. C. Bo- hemian and the Seattle Independent Brewing Co.'s beers. We buy Cana dian and Scotch whishes direct from the Canadian government warehouse in Victoria, B. C, and are therefore sat- isfed as to its purity.
 Goods delivered free of charge in any part of the city. Telephone, No. 3A
 Prompt attention to mail orders. Now, fl you need any goods, give us a trial Yours respectfully
 BLOOM x KORACH.
 Broadway, between Fifth and Sixth avenues, Skagway, Alaska
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30
Notioa to RepubI,oans

Therepublicansoi Skagway are here by notified that on Monday, N0vember2, 1903. at > o'clock D. m., at the chamber of commerce meeting room, at the cor uer of State street and Fifth avenue, Skagway, there will be a primary meet ing Of the republicans Q. the town to nominate delegates to the Alaska re- publican territorial convention. cOuveu ing November 10, 1908, at Juneau, to appoint judges and clerks of the prim- ary election of delegates, to instruct such delegates as may be elected and Go take such other action as may be deemed eNpedient by the republican electors then and there assembled.
 The election of the delegates to said Alaska republican terIir0ria. C0nyen- ton will be held at the meeting room O. the chamber of commerce, Skagway, between the hours of 7.l and 9.30 D.. m. on Thursday. November 8. 1903.
 EEPUBLICAN TERRITORIAL COM-
 uTTEE.
 By II. B. LE FEVEE.
 Acting for Skagway.
 Skagway, Alaska. Oct %, 1908. u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30
Aro stII Coming

There were 2S passengers on the train from Whitehorse last night. and there win be many more on -0nights train. Most Of those arriving last night were steamboat men.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

I those people win. Har. c.F. eases which u.vlv1.vclo.0- -ar.ccu-s aao property rights, pending tn .he a.sr.c. court are entitled to 8 jury term for adjudication Q. ,herma-e.s. there can be DO doubt as .1 ,he r.gd, of those whose liberty isatstase TO speedy -ria- Nor is there much doubt bu. -hu Judge Brown vii. recognize that .act and provide for a grand jury as soon as he shall have reached Ssa-vay.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

That Seattle preacher who says It win be impossible t1 save Seattle -r1u it's sin if the job is pl- or until that city has 100000 inhabitants. ], ev.- deu,ly pretty wei. acquainted W..h che Queen City. One million such people as a considerable proportion 0l The pop u.a,.0n 0f Seattle would make 50 good city Co stay away from
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

CucuRA SOAP. assisted by Cu1cura Ointment the Great Skin Cure. Is sDccihc for preserving. purifying and be5uuiyiug the skin for c.yau5ns the scalp of crusts. scales and lanary.t, and the stopping of falling har for s1itening whitening and soothing red, rough and sore hands for baby ra>le-, itchug- and chafrg-. and for all the purposes Cf ,he toilet bath and nursery. Millions 1f Women use -ulcu-a Soap in the form of baths for annoying in- famua-cus and irua-.ors. or too tree or offensive nerSD.rluun-. u tIe .'rn of washes for u'ce-aurc wca.u .s and for many ,ala-Ec auuslru- pure poses which readily suggest themselves. No amount ol pcrsa-an can induce those vt0 have once used these great skin rr-.rers Go Use any others.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30
! Revived Topic of DIscussi3n.

-It looks as if we were u for an- other Napoleouic revivaL'
 What makes you think s03'
 CT understand the Lime and Plaster club has revived the old debating rues- hon Resolved Dat Boulparte am greater man dan Napoleon. "-Cieve- land Plain Dealer
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30
Kent founder

Tom-Have Maud and Ethel quar- rcIrds do1't -aa them together lately.
 Dolly-No. hey haven't quarreled, but M8uds lew .1Tu Is lavender and Ethers new gown is blue -SomerviIe Journal
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

! cannot ten lie. we must make @ little profit. Clays0u N Co.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

Get prices at Royal Laundry for iamily work, special rates in rough dry, next Co new electric plant
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30
Good old whisky

old Planet and old Belmont re-im- ported. both l2 years old, at Mascot sa- loon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

For Sl00 cash the owner will sell l6N 20 feet on State street, including two- story store building.
 lU2I3t Pull ADEAHANS.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

NIr. and Mrs. Frank Bishoprick will leave on the Dolphin for Seattle, where they win spend the winter. Mr. Bish- oprick expects to go into the Panama in the spring.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

Spring chicken at the Pack Train restaurant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30
Complete Tfaaim8ni Tor Hum0uTsI

e1.l er. .,a. .Hrl.r.t OINTMENT. '. s-.- .g .Har .-..-l- .r' -H, s alI H.s. ... ....l Ne.l- rrNr nrrs. Q. e.. .r. .. SINGLE SET s often sHHa. |. cur. Che ....-.-- .-rs .. r- Hr ssu. s... and I1 u.aa 0. il..l,s or adults when aI else falls.
 ..-rH >.. Ointment HrI uHs ar. el t.....r.lr rhs u.-.f E-'-s. Depot.
 l.H-r"rrsH >H.. Lnu-0u. .-"... ' Er. II. n plIv. Paris. POTTER .s.H AND Iu"t.. UHuu.. Sole I'.U.s.. ...... |. r. A.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30
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PERSONAL MENTION

Lawrence Dewitt will leave for Se- atue on the Princess May. He win go East to be present at the meeting Of the stockholders of the Columbia Hy- drauic Company, unless he dndsr when hesha.lhave arrived at Seattle, that he can arrange matters by wire. In that event, he win return to Skagway and go Co the new strike on Bullion creek.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

Great clearance sale starts July 6, at the Seattle saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

Fur CoIlarettes, at Winters i
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

Ladies mackiutoshes at half price at W. '. B0berts0n's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

Capt Sid Harrington, of the W. p. x Y. B. Yukon neet and Mrs. Barring ton, are expected to arrive today They have booked Go go south on the Dol phiu.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

Fresh tasy at the Boss Bakery
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

lIr. and Mrs. B. A. Whaleu and little Miss Geraldine Whaleu, will leave on the Dolphin for Los Angeles. CaL. where they will spend the winter
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

Oyster cocktails. Olympiaor Eastern, at .he Pack Train restaurant
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

Great clearance saIe starts July 6, at the Seattle saloon
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

stetson hats at Clayson's
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

Oscar Gard, who has charge of the customs business for the W. P.,C Y. R.. will leave on the Dolphin for visit to the states.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-10-30

l.. NL West, agentoi the Pacific Coast Company, left on the train yesterday morning for Whitehorse, where he will spend several days in the interest of his company.