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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
A PECULIAR MATCH.
When it was Struck it Went off Like a
Pistol.

On Tuesday a man from Newark
was working in the Baptist church and
put a couple of matches out of a box
he found there into his pocket. After
supper while sitting on a stoop at the
house where he Was boarding, he
struck one of the matches to light his
pipe. Just as he placed it to the top
of his pipe the match went off like the
crack of a PISTOL; the flame shot
down ward and set fire to his coat in
several places and burnt the thumb
and first and second fingers of his
left hand and he just saved his face
and eyes by his hands being closed
around the pipe to keep the match
from being blown out.
There is something very mysterious
about it, as the following day he
went to the church and got a number
of the matches out of the box and
tried them and found them all right.
He and another man have been fix
ing the memorial windows in the
Baptist church that had been damaged
by the weather. The same gentlemen
fixed the windows of st. Mary's
churoh
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
Mr.. A TINS FUNERAL.
Beautiful Flowers Sent for the Many
Friends of the D parted.

The funeral of the late Steven
Martin, on Sunday afternoon, was
largely attended. There were'a num-
Der of guests and relatives FROM out
of town. The church was crowded,
some were forced to stand outside.
The floral gifts were beautiful. Mr..
Martin was a great lover of flowers
and his family and friends remember
ed that and took pleasure in surround
ing him with them as he lay in the
casket as if asleep.
The parlor looked lovely. The
family floral piece at the head of thu
casket was very handsome. Thele Q
were several beautiful floral designs
and bouquets from relatives and
friends, besides many flowers which
he had cared for this summer placed
near him by loving hands. The grief
of members of the family at the
grave, it is said, was heart-rending.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
Race of Automobile Boats.

PARIS, Aug. 31.-Great public inter
est has been aroused in an automobile
boat race which has started from Paris
to the sea, a distance of 22O12 miles.
Fifty-seven boats started. representing
the principal makers of automobiles.
There will be six stages Paris to
Nantes, Elbeuf, Rouen, Caudebec,
Havre and Deauville. The journey will
take six days owing to the numerous
locks on the Seine, the finish taking
place next Friday. The contest takes
place under the patronage of the minis
ter of marine and three other members
of the cabinet. A great crowd, includ-
ing many notables, witnessed the start
of the race. The boats carry motors of
from thirty to sixty horse power and
are capable of making twenty-five
knots an hour. The Mercedes arrived
first at Nantes. and the Flora arrived
second. All the towns along the Seine
are making preparations to enthusiast
tically greet the competing boats.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
DENTAL WORKS ADDITION.
Will Erect Another Four Story Building
and a Blacksmith Shop.

The plans for the erection of a new
addition of the S. S. White Dental
Works plant at Princess Bay, has just
been completed, and the work will be
started as soon as possible. The new
four stories high and 92x45 feet. The
company, it is said, will expend
$50, 900 on the addition. Anew black
smith shop, of brick, is also to be
built. 1t will be one story high,
30x34 feet. When these improvements
are completed a number of men hands
will be engaged. The Dental Works
is the principal factory at this end of
Staten Island.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
Raid ON Oyster TOngers.

NORFOLK, Va, Aug. 31.-In a raid
on illegal oyster tongers in lower James
river Captain Wynder of the state gun
boat James River captured nineteen
vessels. Two negroes, George Jefferson
and Henry Brown, were in one of the
boats. Brown jumped overheard to
swim ashore. The gunboat gave chase
and opened fire OF the man. He stop
ped swimming when the shots We're
hitting around him and was captured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31

DELIGHTFUL SAIL.
Tug Party Cruise Around Staten island
Thursday-Those on Board.

Nj. L. J. Barrett, superintendent
of the Philadelphia .& Reading coal
piers, gave a tug party on Thursday
in honor of Miss Kieffer and Miss
Scherb, of Baltimore. The sail was
around Staten Island.
Captain Styles entertained in a
pleasing manner, and all were de-
lighted with the trip. Those in the
party were Miss Mamie 8. Kieffer and
Miss May E. Scherb, of Baltimore,
Miss Vernon, of Cleveland. Ohio,
Misses Ursula Leber, Georgia, Eva
and Belle Beam, Mrs. T. T. Beam,
Mrs. L. M. Beam, Charles Leber, of
Railway, and John Barrett, of Phila-
delphia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
A SHOW.
First of the Kind Here-An Exhibit
ton of Stylish Downs

ton of Stylish Gowns.
NEW YORK, Aug. 81. Madison
Square Garden will be given over to
the display of fine dresses at the Fash
ion show for the next two weeks. Act
ing Mayor Fornes. Secretary of Com
merce and Labor George B. COrtelyou,
United States Senator Chauncey Nj.
Depew and others will deliver brief
addresses.
This is the first exposition of its kind
ever held in this country. Its purpose
is to set styles and to establish a unity
of ideas in the making of gowns be-
tween American and Partisan modistes.
Successfully to bring about this
movement European modistes have
contributed to the exposition 100 gowns
of every style, while a large number of
American designs will be displayed
Otto Adler, delegate from the Partisan
dressmakers, will deliver addresses on
European fashions. Handsome girls
during the afternoon and evening SEES
sions will wear the different styles of
gowns on a stage. Every style Of gar
ment favored by'women in outdoor life
| will be shown, including golf, automo-
bile, yachting, tennis and bicycle
styles. The live exhibit will show the
| process of making many of the artf-
cles of apparel and will include a silk
loom in operation.
There will be a display of the proper
styles to be worn at various functions,
| including an ideal wedding costume.
The millinery exhibit will be on a large
scale, and the display of domestic and
foreign laces will be notable.
Another feature of interest will be
| hair dressing, showing the proper man
ner of arranging the hair for morning,
| afternoon and evening and in the most
becoming manner in accordance with
the style of gown to be worn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
FIFE AND WRINGE,
Sir Thomas Denies Any Controversy
on ShamrOck III.

SANDY HOOK. n. J.. Aug. 31.-Sir
Thomas Upton expressed himself fOrci-
bly, on the allegations that Designer
Fife and Captain Wringe were in Bit
ter controversy over the cause Of the
defeat of the Shamrock III.
Il want to say" said Sir Thomas,
that l am absolutely Disguised with
the continual repetition of the story
that / have criticised Mr.. Fife and that
Mr.. Fife and Captain Wringe are at
loggerheads. l say distinctly and forci-
bly, that l have never criticised III.
Fife. l had Mr.. Fife build me a
He built me a beautiful and, l thii
fast boat. He put in her his bi
deavor. and | have never que
his loyalty and his ability. Ity
his fault that Mr.. Herreshoff buN
better one for these waters. 1t is
his fault that the wizard ofA
building is in this country, and wiz
he is. So, too, the stories of Mr.. Fff~
having any controversy with Captain
Wringe are without foundation. Cap
tain Wringe has sailed Shamrock III
in the same manner as Mr.. Fife butlf
her-to the best of his ability: have
no fault to find with him, and the
statement that | have found fault with
Captain Wringe or thai Mr.. Fife or 1
have interfered with him is ridiculous.
Mr.. Fife has done his full duty by me,
and so has Captain Wringe. There il no
controversy between me and either of
them and none between them, 1 viii
vouch."
Sir Thomas said that he thought
there was a chance for a race this
morning, adding that the Shamrock
had weathered a stiff gale coming yer
and that he would like to see her in a
good sea.
Captains of incoming steamers have
reported a tremendous sea running on
shore and on the bar, with he wind
still blowing at from twenty to thirty
miles an hour and with greater force in
the squalls.
They said that it would not be pos
sible for any sailing vessels TO go to
sea until many hours after the storm
has abated Oh account of the heavy
sea. A yacht race today over an ocean
course under those conditions would
be simply impossible, said the pilots
and others who were out.
1t is blowing hard from the east
northeast off Sandy Hook. with a Low
barometer and no indications of clear
ing weather.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
NEWS ITEMS.

Court Giffords, Foresters of Am
erica, held a picnic at Eltingville
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Peter Miller, of Center street,
is spending a few weeks at Ocean
Grove.
Next Saturday the employees of the
S. S. White Dental Works, of Princess
Bay, will have an excursion up the
Shrewsbury river.
The food sale held by the Totten.
vile Daughters of America, a week
ago in the Russell building, at the
orner Of Amboy avenue and Main
street, was a great ucces
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
Each Got a Game.

CHICAGO, Aug. 81. Chicago and
Detroit each took one game in a double
header played under threatening skies
before a small crowd at the South Side
grounds. A bad error by Green in the
seventh inning, allowing two runs,
gave Detroit the first game. He made
good in the second game. however, by
bringing in three runs with two dou-
bles and a single in four times at bat.
Score: Chicago, =: Detroit, 3. Second
game-Chicago, g; Detroit, 2.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
DELEGATES ELECTED.

At the last meeting of the Christian
Endeavor Society, of the Moravian
church, at Glffords, Miss Mabel Cole
and Frank Storer were elected dele
gates to represent the Young Peoples
Society of the church at a convention
to be held at Schoenok, Pa, on Sep
TENDER [, 2 and 3. Mrs. John Romig,
Mrs. Charles Goodrich and Mrs.
Edward Perrine were elected as senior
delegates.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP.
DB RIDGE
AFTERNOON WHIST.
Entertained by Mrs. Harry Demarest' of
Sewaren Friday Afternoon.

Mrs. Harry Demarest, of Sewaren
entertained the Afternoon Whist Club
on Friday afternoon in her own charm
ing manner. The first prize, makers
of Venice" and Makers of France, -
was won by Mrs. w. A. Osborn, the
second, "The Coast of Bohemia, " won
by Mrs. John Breckenridge. Mrs.
W. I. Ames won the guest prize,
1.-The Rivers of Childhood" by
Eugene Field. All present had a most
delightful time, and much credit is
due the hostess for the delightful
afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
NEWS ms.

Andrew Roz, of this place, who
was recently shot, is improving. DR..
Ira Spencer is in attendance.
Mrs. George Crossman, of Michigan,
is visiting her aunt. Mrs. Hairy
Demarest, of Sewaren.
Mrs. W. T. Ames and Master Oliver
Ames have returned from their trip to
Warren, in the Berkshires.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
ASSOCIATION OUTING.

On Sunday, September 6, the A. o.
Kruger Association will hold g picnic
and outing at Bachman's Grove. The
A. o. Kruger Association is an
auxiliary of the Staten Island EIks
Lodge 841, and the money cleared
will go into the building fund now
being collected by the Elks for a suit
able building to be erected on Staten
Island.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
Chicago Won. 3 to 2.

CHICAGO, Aug. 31.-After ten in
nings of close and almost perfect play,
in which the locals outbatted Cincin-
natl three to one, Chicago o 3 to 2.
The second game was called on ac-
count of rain after the visitors had
been retired in their half of the third
inning, the score standing 8 to 2 in
their favor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
HELD BAKE YESTERDAY.

The clambake of the Butchers and
Grocers was held at Morgan Sunday
afternoon, but owing to the weather,
the baseball game and athletic sports
did not take place, but the members
of the association and their friends,
to the number of fortv-nine, enjoyed
themselves, and the bake notwith-
standing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
shin on Execution Rocks.

NEW YORK, Aug. 31.-The British
ship Charles S. Whitney of Parrisboro,
N. s.. went ashore on Execution rocks,
near City Island, while inward bound
from Rouen, France. An attemp4 to
float the vessel by discharging her
cargo into lighters will be MAJ al
high tide.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
TO HOLD FESTIVAL.

The members of Bethel NJ. E. Sun
day school have decided to hold a
festival and entertainment in the
church on Amboy avenue, Tottenville,
Friday, September II. The tickets
will cost only 10 cents and it is hoped
that a large crowd will attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
LEIDERKRANZ CLAM BAKE.

The Leiderkranz German Singing
Society expect to hold a clam bake at
their grounds on Swan Hill tonight,
if the weather permits. They expect
ed to have held it at Burtt's creek,
but changed their mind.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
She Missed Some Years.

He-I know you won't like her, but
you must certainly admit she's an
up-to-date girl.
She-Not at all. She claims she's 20
years old. If she were really up-to-date
she'd acknowledge she's 80. at least
philadelphia Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
Pittsburg Defeats st. Louis.

ST. LOUIS. Aug. 31.-Pittsburg de-
feated st. Louis in a snappy game
here. Pitcher Doheny of the Pittsburg
team was in rare form and let the To-
Gals down with six hits. A pretty run
ming stop by Ritchey wai the feature
Of the game. Score-St. Lduis, 0; Pitts
burg, 3.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31

The marriage of Louis Wilkens, of
Eltingvllle, to Miss Mabel Wilson, of
New York, is announced. The newly
welded couple r now on their
wedding tour.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
x All The News From Surrounding Towns. y
OTTENVILL

The Evening News is on sale at Ost-
burgs' "A Main street, and at John
Boss Hotel, formerly John Kall's
stand. Extra copies of the News and
all NewYork papers can always be Sc
cured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
San.e Place.

Permit US to put in a word:
About the yachts we've r~eckoned,
And We believe that Shamrock third
Will still be Shamrock second.
-Tudpe
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
Uncle Reuben Says:

De only good thing about a mortgage
am de fact dat yo' don't need any clock
in de house to hurry along de time
Detroit Free Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31

Bill-What would you call this at
tack on the poolrooms?
Jill-Race prejudice, | guess.-Yon
kers Statesman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-08-31
How Foolish.

"Wasn't that Jack? He passed right
by without recognizing u.s." :.
Eyes. I rejected him yesterday. and
the silly boy thinks l meant tn. X.
Journal.
Newport daily independent., 1903-04-04
THE GREAT SOUTHWEST.

N Farmers, farmers wives and daugh- ters, school teachers, doctors, clergy men, merchants in the smaller towns, any citizen who has something to say, are invited to write letters and longer articles about the locality in which they live in the Southwest.
 The territory includes Arkansas, Arizona, Indian Territory, Louisiana, Southern Missouri, New Mexico, Ok Iahoma and Texas. Premiums that make it an object are offered, a set for each state and territory. Full par ticulars of the conditions of the con- test, and list of the prizes and awards will be sent upon application, to, J. w. STEELE, Commissioner.
 Colonization Agency, Southwestern lines. Columbia Theatre Bldg, St. Louis Mo. 46 b4w.
Newport daily independent., 1903-04-04


 Governor Davis has notified the senate of the appointment of J. c. South of Baxter county and E. c. Horror of Phillips county to be mem- bers of the board of trustees of the University of Arkansas, succeeding V. Y. Cook and H. N. Pharr, respect ively.
 In answer to inquiries from several outside points, Capt w. A. Joyce an nounces that he will be unable to con- duet a steamboat excursion to the Confederate reunion at New Orleans, owing to inability to get away from his business. He had contracted for boat and made many of the neces- sary arrangements and it is with re- gret he now gives up the project.
 "The Missouri Girl" which comes to Newport, April 8, produces more genuine, hearty laughter than any comedy yet written. In connection with strong and interesting plot, it contains the most ludicrous situations ever. conceived. The company pre- senting the play is fully capable of extracting this fun, and dealing it out to the public in a most satisfactory manner. dtd.
 General Passenger Agent H. 0. Townsend of the Iron Mountain has written General V. Y. Cook stating that a rate of one cent per mile for the round trip will be given for the annual reunion of the United Confed- crate Veterans at New Orleans, May l9 to 22, tickets to be sold May IF and IS, good for return not later than May 24. Mir. Townsend also expresses his pest wishes for an enjoyable and sue 3essfuI reunion.
 Little Grace Goebel, the eight year old daughter of J. w. Goepel of St. Louis, died at her home in that city tt 4:30 a. m. Friday, after short ill., ness with typhoid fever The funera was held Saturday afternoon at o'clock from the residence 3510 Hart ford Street to Belefontaine Cemetery The deceased had visited her aunt Mrs. w. D. Ross of this city and hel sweet character had left pleasan memory with those who knew her.
 Fifty young physicians were giver their diplomas by Chancellor Porter of the University of Nashville last night, and the commencement of life for the class of 1903 was solemnized The honor student of the class was Dr Hiram Gill Campbell and the distinc- Jion of first honor carries with it the University of Nashville medal and the interneship at the Nashville City Hos- pital. The medal was presented to pr. Campbell by Dr. w. M. Anderson, who made an appropriate speech of tation.-N&shville News.
Newport daily independent., 1903-04-04
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
A. D. BAILEY, Vice President.
 T. D. AMMAN, Asst. Cashier.
This Bank has an authorized
 CAPITAL of SIOO, ,OOO.O GO.

An authorized and subscribed Capital is convenent thing good thing for advertising purposes but be perfectly honest and tell patrons the truth it really counts for little We could have had, just easily, Subscribed Capital of S500000. It would not have cost us one cent more
 What patrons really interested in knowing is, this Bank has invested in it's business, of ITS OWN MONEY, $5SO0OO0 OF CASH PAID IN CAPITAL and undivided profits That the this Bank is prepared to take good of your business And you that MORE CAPT. TAIL WILL BE PAID IN believe it can be safely and prohtably invested.
Newport daily independent., 1903-04-04
WINE CARDUI H.: Es $s: :.ss ,:$: o:$: Gs""
SPRING RACE MEETING,
MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE

One fare, $3.4o, for the round trip to Memphis, via the Iron Mountain Route. Tickets on sale for trains ar irving in Memphis March 30, April 2, II, 13 and 20. All tickets to bear final return limit of 3 days from date of sale
 2Sl btd T. H. REAMEY, Agt.
Newport daily independent., 1903-04-04
Mrs. Laura s. Webb,
HERE ARE MANY sickly women be-
 tween the ages of

45 and 55, but there are very few invalids over 55
 and 60 years of age. The change of life coming to 8 woman near her forty fourth year, either makes hnr. an invalid nr nivns
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-11-25
At SummerviIIe.

Mrs. Warren Holder, who has been i'll
at the home of her mother, Mrs. Brig
ham, was taken to Brightlook Hospital,
Friday, for treatment.
Miss Lula Taft spent Saturday and
Sunday with relatives in Sutton.
Mrs. H. c. Bond went to Bradford
last week to attend the district meeting
of the Rebekah lodge.
About 20 friends of Miss Leona Hal
lett gave her pleasant surprise party
Friday evening. In behalf OF those
present, Homer Rice presented her with
a gold watch chain. Refreshments were
served, and the young people had most
delightful time playing games.
Miss Maud Simpson is home from her
school at Danville, for two weeks
vacation.
Joseph Thompson has purchased the
Summervile meat market of Alfred
Reynolds.
Friends and relatives of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Mitchell, who have lately COM
menced housekeeping, gave them a sur
prise party Thursday night. A large
number were present. The evenings en-
tertainment consisted OF violin solos
with organ accompaniment, organ solos,
songs and duets. The musicians being
Mrs. Herbert Wellfoot, Miss Florence
Wellfoot, Miss Annie Gibbons, Mr..
Mitchell, Mr.. Lawson and Mr.. Dean.
Original rhymes were read by Mrs. Mary
Young. Two poems were finely read by
Mrs. George Gibbons. Refreshments of
cake and coffee were served. An oak
chair aud other presents were given.
Will Dean, Mr.. Mitchell's son-in-law,
made very pleasant presentation
speech, which was happily responded to
by Mr.. Mitchell. All present declared it
very pleasant evening.
George Gibbons is at Hardwick work
ing for the Woodbury. Granite Co., Mr..
Gibbons as forenoon and his son Norman
as laborer.
Miss Grace circuit returned Saturday
from York Beach, where she spent the
summer.
Thanksgiving exercises are to be held
in the Summerville schools this after
noon beginning at two o'clock, to which
parents and friends are invited.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-11-25
WANTED. FOR SALE, ETC.

WANTED-A girl for general homework
in small family. Inquire at GA Summer
street.
ROOM TO LET, furnished or unfinished,
16 Webster street.
For SALE. A lot of wood and coal
stoves at Hartshorn's, "a Eastern
Avenue.
Buy YOUR THANKSGIVING TURKEY of
Welch & Aiken. They will have fine
lot of Vermonters.
To RENT. The up-to.date fiat in the
Roosevelt" at No. 81 Cliff st. will be
rented to small desirable family. Six
rooms, store room, pantry, bath and
laundry. All modern improvements, in.
Guiding hot water heat, open fire, electric
lights, speaking tubes, set tubs in laun.
dry, etc. Warm and convenient. Chas.
5. Hastings, over post Office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1903-11-25
A New rIagazine.

E. N. Carter, the superintendent at the
Hatchery, will start about the first of
January magazine called "The Ameri-
can Fish Culturist." As its name i'm
plies it is primarily intended for all those
interested in rearing fish, whether as pro-
tessionals or amateurs, but the scope of
the magane will be wider and have arti-
Giles that will interest every fisherman
and lover of outdoor life. Mr.. Carter
has received hearty commentator for
his magazine from superintendent of
hatcheries all over the country and this
magazine will be the only one of it's kind
in the world. 1t will be published
monthly at $3.50 year and Supt. Car
ter's many friends believe it will prove a
successful literary venture.