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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22
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wen this Is a little better. Mr
salisbury.
Fire destroyed First Regiment n
a. 4. AFmory az Philadelphia. Loss
tjs.oQo.
Julius JorEvnxon. Copenhagen
bank embeEsier. caught Ia oakland,
Cal.
whale stories arv already ripe IN
Boston. Leave year orders early.
WE HAVE OFTEN wondered n
stock Exchange seatE are urholster.
cr vita water bottles.
Thirty bad forrest fires are raging
In different parts Of Aalns.
Five persons injured by runaway
AUTOMOBILES IA Boston.
Tha King County Laureate read
the Star editorial on THE Nnsh ais-
tFics sewerage rroeisfn yesterday
and then did this
II They Poliuts lake Union
Sinx q sars o typhoid
Lake Union tuii o. WORMS
Nose than %. 90, 20 zee kinda
q mighty busy EerrnS.
When tn waters tainted
Germs are doin things,
Man begins a-aurontlns
Dandy rair q wings
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22
THE MARKETS

Wholesale prices on native annaF-
aqua and California green peas
Jumped skywari THIS morning Ow-
inE 10 az UNEXPECTED shortage in
Hhlnmsuu. All asparagus that
could be secured brought n1s pei
box and PEAS at g. % per So.
IL the produce quotations are nm.
changed
WHOLESALE PRICES
grhsss prices sfs % ~ bus : ~ saan.
tlsisss Prices "a sstal ptss SEES assfass
- ~ esHt biEesrt
Provisions
ff~sh Met Cos baef. st&s psF H..
siest tsef = So ~ wHftnn. go psf ~
s@ss, iaNe 80 u ss@l sgie - -
tFAe. hsltss. rfssh. iass
Vegetables
Hsgtsak pEtafdse. Hatiss o. assag3 O. 80
fsa Ysslsa@s tiz a4aisna ~ Ton. se~
SssifpfnlAs - tsf T. etsfpia a. - saf.
sHirs - - - 49, i.fHsiqs4l ~ = 80
ss.ss' ssaliHs-vr y = - asss. fee.
~ native asnhraaus. q zs tsan. cali.
tufnia green peas. o. - bax. string
esehs - 80 ~ f0suHesfs fsoSIi o.
80 fesaH. afsie tsssa. tsstsAt So Al.ssa
Ie5ishse. ia so aaa.n hssefkssi ssssiatae
~ > - $50. aFssa 10 pss ssaa'a
Green Fruit. Etc.
faittasHle s4faatafftas FtaHsi ~ Fei
crate EaflfHfnfa Fhafffea o. r. go haK
f-uHsa q - - - As nfthaee
e. - -, - !, .,ss 49, s.ss 80 "a
q . 80 huasa. sfaHs ssult y ssofs -.
Butter, Cheese. E9as. pesitry
naaisf washinataa sfssnsfiss. IA.
Eaiff 80 ia
=. "a. =. yts.ys - 49,
ssssss Native Wsshi-stau. fsii Hstsu.
- tuaHsIrssf ffa heiss tfiA, tsaipe
ksaaHfH# tf.sss1 8gfaFfss 80 4tfs NNs
For best chance 10 ses Naval
Parade. pce rexs -.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

"Zig-Zag Alley"
Zcb and BARROW VIII present James
QarmanH latest effort, 'IiE laE
Alley" nt tho GRAND ucxt sunday
aud two succeeding nights.
Seattle Theater
fThe Great Diamond Robbery iH
being presented at the Seattle
thuHter thia week by the Baker
Theatuf Company owing to the
fat that the president Will arrive Ia
the city Saturday. the mBtinee will
be started al instead OF aia
o'clock
Third Avenue Theatcr
Walter Sanford's company ~ play
efa presenting .'fhr Power ~ Gold
Al the Third Avenue Thsater this
week II doing O sn0d business.
''MeEwen"
Prof MefsWcn II entertaining large
houses at the GRAND this week with
hla hypnotic teatH and sieiEht OF
hand work
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

Not mare than once In a lifetime
il tho opportunity offered the people
q WaafinstpF TO assist IN rneurtlnE
the president Of che United States Il
Seattle. Nsxt Saturday. Al n =, m.
you wiii have that opportunity By
taking the y. e. = =. Cos flagship
Queen or steamer Hehoms 20 Hrem-
Tickets on sale at 10 James street.
OF Ocean dock SO
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22
.D.S.JOHNSTONCO.
PIANOS

T-hofoaxhiY rstiah,s Instruments AZ
. MODERATE PRICE tisat will u1ses
the requirements - the hprne. the
Frfssui. shs euiieas, tbs senehsr and
the concert hall There IL an srsr
Increasing demand for such an IN.
stFunsnt a. the n. = iehustnu q
co. piano The majority q dsaicfs
4rs trFinE g. meet this demand Nitil
planes % shswy exterior ard yefs
cheap interior, II f.. however. th~
interior construction and material
On which chs mHslrai value ~ = "a
arc depsndas and ~ sighting thess
vital parts tremendous saving Il
obtained ~ rrsi - rFnduffsun.
The = = Johnston a "a. plane =
warranted Ia every part for i've
years, anf a l. the best and uiast re-
lie tie Instrument sold Al the price
Tall ard see them
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22
Out Of
TOWnViS-
itOrS
Welcome

We weleone the out-of-towf
Visitors to Seattle and extend 2
most cordial invitation % them u
tislf the Largest and Best ht"fs
of the North Coast"
Many who are mail order Gus
toners 81 our win gladly take ur
With this opportunity 20 v'Et m
wonderfully fast growing hiNis
The Bon Msfrhe.
We viii gladly check wraps ane
packages free % charge and aAHlhl
you in any way poasibie % make
your Visit - seattle and The Bon
Marrhe pleasant one.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22
EVERYWHERE

Whistler at the sea shore. In the
mountains ~ camp ~ IN THE country.
he grtuasa ami pleasure ran be- great .
IS increased with aamr sers % a
small MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. a
FUN line % ali kindN ~ which you
win nud IN our big and rofupietc
stock We aim ~ please our custom
err. and never tire IN our EFFORTS 90
msfit your trade and eunfaHncs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22
poRT ORCHARD RoUra

10. q. Navy Yard and BattIeships.
Cleaners
kthion. Inland Flyer, Port orchard.
Pier 4
DAILY EXCEPT FRIDAY,
Leave Seattle 40. g. is. .. 10 and
IL as a. m; IS. Z 80, ,. ts0 and
as .. m. Saturday only. n 80 .. m
sunday. no trips at S.so and siis
q. IN.
Leave Brsuerton--7. t.is. 10 and
IittB a M. IL 80. l. 30. }. 4. 30. ~
and & ib p IN.
Leave slaney--s 30. 8. eito and
n 10 a. m. ~ noon, and p. m.
Leave Charleston. 80, 1850. 80
and ii! s5 a. m. ttb and ESQ .. IN
FRIDAYS.
Lsavs Seattle 50, ? and 10 a. IN.
i1b. a. 30. 4 30 and 80 y. m.
Leave nremerton - 10, ii3ts
a. m. IL. 30. .. .; 80 and rs p. m
Leave Sidney--s and IL rs n. IN
~ noon and 2. m.
Leave charleston---7 so and n u
a. m. t;tb and Cos .. IN.
For further information
Phone. Pink II.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

aulKed m an old time rough house
over religious discussion.
Porter Hros. large fruit shippsfH
81 Chicago, declared hankruptH
Don't forget 20 foot your tootcr a
few toota of two GA Saturday.
Neat national surampment %
Knights OF fythiaa win be held At
81. Louis
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22
A Word from Josh Wise

Tell yer wife
you don intend
4 marry a second
time an she takes
n a. a rufiectioii
on her.
Tell W you -
Eoin marty
again an nhs
threatens Z hani
you Moral Dem
TIL ysF wtts any,
ans
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22
Dancing Classes

Professor Wilson ct Ranks Hal
Monday and Friday evenings Fst.
waite lessons dsliS. ss
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

Eastern NaahiHe ten timothy. W ~
81 IA pen ton. alfalfa " 90 ~ ton .a'
d na psf ton harley f22 ~ isf ten wheel
rs. iai par tool hfau 40 90 pff ten HhHfia'
81 81 psF iunl mlddiianh 80 900 q % p''
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

Tx. s%ss 80 - 80 S,. :,
= 2 - H. - a@.s %ssF sss-
der street. car. slx people ssrioasiy
hurt.
Elmer swanEer. b.. Psndlsson. or.
capitalist. drank earbaiic aeid and
DIED pespeaasnL
Arthur uobtftsan. Salt Lake boy.
received iSess Nofts Of electricity
and stiil hSsN lie was terribly
burned.
Italian war.raen at Chltiicothe.
III. engaged IN a ztillsto duel Both
cut horribly.
Hints 10 Summer Girls
Eat clans. but do not Be one.
THIS u ssssghts needless asvies.
Indianapolis fans who wans sun
day baseball say they xtli 80 10 su-
preFne court II they cant win cut
before.
TaEarre nras.. New York. shipped
t1oO. GO gold 70 Europe today.
Great Britain wili impose special
duties on German imports because
Germany dlsrrininated against Can
adian imports.
Bulls ard bears are fighting to fin
ish for control OF she cotton market.
Turks are again t0rtuFiDK nuiGar-
Ian natives uaar Halonica
Navy yard gates AZ Hreaerton will
BE- closed while President is there
Saturday.
French chamber OF deputies In
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22
HARVARD DENTAL
PARL0RS

Teeth positively extracted
and allied without pain. restores
old roots and badly deeayed
teeth 10 their natural beauty a,
a small cost.
Teeth extracted free. without
pain. and replaced with new
ores the same day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22
rna.. Peul.ry end Llvssleel

spring chickens. o. ghHizh per dof.
HFsa ffsah faurh lhAa rFf aatrni Nv
here. It4a inn fasf ~ live ducks. zoe ~
mi a,raasd 3sai e4ine SET IA. dfHass .
mutton. 4itrnpa per a.. dressed hnsH. y
ll choice faaf cows. uu fHufi HAEn iiaf ~
stssfs I'D foot ahUsAo t.sf ~ calves gu
faal heHHitr laf a. hoes uu teit "
pos 10. nhssp. an foot, tNH psf ~. tafita'
un feet hah#e nsf To- htassi a##a fsf ~
.g...t.t.t. ...d araan 3 rttlta
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22
SUNDAY WILL BE
MEMORIAL D6Y

The three Grand Army Pests.
their auxiliary Momsus Relief
Cofpa. Ladies' " thu a. A a..
Fuftaen Camp ~ the Spanish
American Soldiers. ForiEsn Re
lief CuFps. and the sons of Vet
Grams are requested O. meet Ia
full forcr Ia the halls % The
New Nafk block and n ffunt %
that building on sunday morn.
lns. Mas ztth. isaA AZ 10 q clock
% attend in = body The charch
memorial SERVICES e. be held in
THE GFaad Opera House. Tickets
tof reserved arats viii be- fur
nlshst u each member OF said
organization
~ order q the lelnt general
rom.ilttee.
J. NJ WRESTLING.
Chairman % the Comma tee.
Mrs JOHN TAYLOR.
SECRETARY.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

ffheaa prices ars fnf aaads dsiitsfsd -
failfead, ffeiEhi dsputs % 90 the DOS ~
fniH eltYI
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

he's iddifoi live ducks 100 dressed. 100
fufing chickens $500 and " pet a"t'
HAY. Grain and Feed
OATS, so 90 usr too barley ~ y psl
To wheat 81 ~ REF tom chap w Nb
e4po pef ten hfan, 81 90 pes ten fh'fFl
rAf1 80 tunl oil cake, tAnta pet tnh
fastsfh Washington iiututhf ftaupI tali'
fsfnia haf, $40 % psf too California al
faifa. gia 90 pet tun.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22
RIVERSIDE
ACRE TRACTS

Take the Rcnton car az First ave
nue and jackson street, "a RIVER.
sttaN STATION tnot Riverside adj
dttionA Air Lincoln. ~ eur effice
will be there and ahew you about.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

We will carefully examine
your Teeth and tell you in add
vance exactly what your work
viii cost. free OF charge.
Ali work guaranteed for IS
years.
LADY ATTENDANT.
Hours go a. m. to 8 p. m.
Sundays a. m. TO p. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

utiftiaak potatoes. natives - 80 ~
H.. Nakimas. $40 ~ fsr tea carrots y
nj ssnks native enlans. toe Htsf' h4a
h. aHul % pos be- tanh uaiitfi lsf fst "
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22
Hints to Summer Girls

Italian warkmeh at Chitiicothe
IN. engaged IN a Siillsto duel Both
cut horribly,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

Eat clans. but do not Be oHs
Tbs u brightly needless asvies.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

Wen THIS is a m'is better, ar.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

SEATTLE. EpMuNDs AND
EvERETT
The paiagial Steamer. CITY OF
EVERETT Three round trips daily
Leaves Seattle J a. m, IL M. ana
y. m. Leaves Everett siis q. IN. !. -
and T.ib o. m
phone. Jafnss 1891. coiman Docs
Il n. SCOTT, Mgr.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

indianapolis fans who want sun
day baseball say they wHtii go To su-
pr@ne court II they can't win out
before.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

Arthur npbsftsan. Salt Lake boy.
received iSpea vutss Of electricity
and stiii lives. lie was terribly
bslrnU1
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

Great Britain wili impose special
duties on German imports because
Germany dlscriminated against Can
adam imports.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22
Nu-
C1oSe-In
Acre age
AT 500 to
$500 Per Acre
Remember. Ne are offering $50
acres 81 thc choicest land in the
nuwamlsh valley, and ineated oniX
miles south Of the clty at
OWED CTDI
NV EN01Dl
STATION

which h right On the laud.
n yau ure thiukluk ~ hayiuK fron
enc e. ten acrvs ln thc vicinity Of
Seattle. DO not make mistake hY
purchasing without looking ever
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

Bulls ard bears are fighting 10 fin
ish for control % she ootton market
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

Lazarre nros.. New York. shipped
t1o0 go sold 70 Europe today,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

pssiss cs... Clothing Co.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

Turks are again tortuFinK nuisar-
Ian natives uaar Ealonica.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1903-05-22

EEsaeh eAaml.sr q a.Palls. Y:
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25
OBSERVE LABOR DAY
PROGRAM COMPLETE FOR BIG
CELEBRATION TO BE HELD IN
CLEVELAND SEPT. z.
Under Auspices Of Local Union No.
1920, U. M. w. of A.-Committee on
Arrangements Have Completed Pro.
sram-Grand Parade in Morning.

The grand Labor Day celebration at
Cleveland September will excel all
previous efforts at that place. Nothing
has been spared to make the event an
entire success and every effort possi--
BILE is being made by the members Of
local union No. 1920, u. M. w. of A.,
under whose auspices the celebration
will be held, to have all who attend en-
joy themselves. An excellent program
has been arranged and will last nearly
throughout the day. The address of
the day will be deliverd by ]. B. Sulli-
van, of Creston, and the music will be
furnished by the Cleveland band.
There will be grand street parade in
the morning, besides several adj
dresses, many songs, and divers amuse-
ments. There is a list of five sporting
contests. A committee of twelve men
have all the arrangements in their
hands.
The Committee on Arrangements.
The arrangements for the celebra-.
ton are in the hands of committee
of twelve men. as follows: Edward
Giles, John Cochran, w. H. Brown,
Samuel Storie, Robert Brown, George
Six, Robert Grifiths, S. Hartley, Alex
Barber, Jr, Jas. Archibald, Robert Ad-
imson and William Evans. The chair
man of the day is ]. Cochran and mar.
shall of the day, Samuel Storie.
The Parade in the Morning.
The parade in the morning will be
formed at the labor hall at $3.50 and an
hour later moves to the Presbyterian
church, thence north to the Saints
church, east to store and south to ho-
church, east to store and south to the
hotel, then west to the grounds where
the big celebration will be held.
The Program.
Music by band.
Address by chairman of day.
Music by band.
Address by Hardin Exley.
Music by band.
Dinner.
1870 p. m.-Music by band.
Address by d. o. Campbell.
Song by Presbyterian Sunday school.
Solo by D. L. Morgan
Baritone solo, band accompaniment,
by John McConville.
Address of the day by j. B. Sullivan
of Creston.
Solo by w. D. Thomas.
Song by l.. S. D. Sunday school.
Solo by Thomas Evans.
Song by Presbyterian Sunday
school.
Solo by w. w. Evans.
Song by H. d. S. Sunday school.
Music by band
Sports.
Foot race for boys 10 to Ia years old,
seventy-five yards, three prizes, 75c,
soc. Csc.
Foot race for girls, from - to IA
years old, fifty yards, three prizes, 75c,
SOC, Csc.
Allpe on a string, all to have hands
tied, prize, 75c.
Pie eating contest, all to have hands
tied, two prizes, SOC and 25c.
Sack race, fifty yards, three prizes,
75c, soc. 25c.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25

Henry Cody will erect Roman
brick business RlQekat Mageago. -, ,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25
i6z6 COUPLE WE'D
JOHN MILLER, AGED so, AND MRS,
LARTITIA A. LAW, AGED n,
MARRIED.

Bloomfield, Aug 21-(SpeciaD = ].
Miller, aged 50 years, and Mrs. Lar
titia A. Law. aged II, both of whom
reside near Troy, were united in mar
riage Thursday afternoon at the
clerks office here, Rev. M. Downing
officiating. The marriage was Mr..
Miller's third venture in the matri-
monial world and Mrs. Laws second.
They will reside on farm owned by
Mr. Miller near Troy. Both are high
ly respected.
Entertainment For Teachers.
A musicale, complimentary to the
teachers of the normal institute, was
given at the Methodist Episcopal
church Wednesday evening, those TAX
ing part in the program of the eve
ming were P. L. Nash and sisters of
Qttumwa, and Mrs. J. A. Rominger of
this city. The performers were in
troduced by County Superintendent
Anna Duffield in neat speech. Mr..
Nash played several selections on the
harp with mandolin accompaniment
by the Misses Nash and easily dem
onstrated to the audience, which was
q large and enthusiastic one, that
IuSy dlC AhdotCt VI CACAl lAoIl
This was their first appearance be-
fore Bloomfield audience, but the
reception accorded them was no doubt
gratifying to the performers, and
those who failed to hear them missed
a rare treat. The readings given by
Mrs. Rominger were also highly APP
preciated. She is popular enter
tainer. The entire program was
considered first class by all pres
ent.
Other Bloomfield News.
Attorney George w. Heindel of OF
tumwa was in this city Thursday on
legal business.
P. K. Gilliland of bunch transacted
business here Thursday.
Judge Sloan dismissed the trial ju-
rors Thursday morning until O'Clock
Monday afternoon on account of the
fact that the attorneys were not ready
to try the cases which were assigned
for the latter part of the week. Judge
Sloan left yesterday for his home at
Keosauqua.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25

Stops the Cough and Works off the
Cold.
Laxative Promo Quinine Tablets
cure cold in one day. No cure, no
pay. Price, 20 cents.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25
POSSE AFTER NEGROES.
Alleged to Have Kidnapped a Little
White Girl.

White Girl.
Fort Smith, Ark, Aug. 20.-The kid
naping of a young white girl and the
killing of one of posse that tried to
rescue her are the crimes charged
against a party of eight negroes, who
are fortified on Bruce's Island, sixteen
miles west of this city. 1t is feared
their capture will lead to bloody en-
counter The negroes are said to be
well armed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25
Oldest Man Present.

The Oldest man upon the grounds as
well as one of the Oldest settlers was
y Dennis Ball. who resides in Urbana
township, Monroe county, so years of
age and who came to Wapello county
in lS47 The oldest pioneer in attend
ance, while not the Oldest in years, was
T. d. Hitchcock, who came to Iowa in
1883. His early pioneer days were not
spent in Wapello county, but in recent
years he has come TO Blakesburg to
make his home.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25

William Gordon is erecting bust
ness block at Sioux City. q. 1
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25

Laurel will erect two-cell Jail.
Columbia Masons will build a tenn.
pie.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-25
other Bloomfield News.

The Keokuk and Western will erect
a new depot at Centerville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-08
WHEN RAILRoAps WE'RE NEW.
They Were owned by the state and
Were Open to Anyone who
Wished to Use Them.

When the state <of Pennsylvania
opened the Philadelphia 4 Columbia
railway, the theory was that the state
should furnish the roadway and that
anyone that pleased could furnish his
own vehicle and motive power and
use the railway whenever he pleased,
by paying the state tolls for its use,
just as the turnpikes of the day were
used.
But it was soon discovered that a
certain character of vehicle was neces-
sary and that rules and regulations as
to times and manner of using the rail-
ways were absolutely necessary for
their successful operation, says the
Boston Globe.
The ordinary shippers found it too
expensive to furnish the necessary
plant, and that they could get this
transportation done by large and we'll
equipped shippers much more cheaply
than they could do it themselves, so
that in practice the business drifted
into the hands of few individuals and
companies, who did this service for the
many.
The railway as constructed was in
tended for the horse as motive power,
though the locomotive was introduced
as an experiment shortly after the rail
way was completed.
The following, among the rules and
regulations adopted by the canal com
mission for the regulation of the rail-
way, may be of interest:
Section 92 No car shall carry a
greater load thano three tons on the
Columbia & Philadelphia railway, nor
more than three and one-half tons on
the Portage railway, nor shall any bur-
den car travel at a greater speed than
five miles per hour, unless the car
body shall be supported on good steel
springs"
section 1oS. 1t shall be the duty of
the conductors of cars moving with
less speed upon railways, upon notice
by ringing bell, blowing horn or
otherwise of the approach OF loco
motive engine or other cars moving
in the same direction at greater
speed, to proceed with all possible dis
patch to the first switch in the course
Of their passage and pass off said
track until said locomotive engine OF
other cars moving at greater speed can
pass by. The conductors of the slow
er cars are directed to open and close
the switches 30 as to leave them In
proper order Any person who shall
refuse or neglect to comply with the
provisions of this regulation shall, for
every offense, forfeit end pay the sum
of ten dollars"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-08

The American museum of natural
history in New York has just come
into possession of what is believed to
be the largest whale ever exhibited
on land. 1t is female finback, 6s1s
feet in length. It's body, in life, was
30 feet in circumference. 1t is esti-
mated that at least so men could be
inclosed within the interior of this
gigantic animal. The full grown
right whale, which is the species
usually hunted for it's blubber and
whalebone, averages from As to SO
feet only in length. The whale whose
skeleton is to adorn the museum was
washed ashore dead, near Forked
River, N. j., last November. Scien-
tific theory AYERS that the ancestors
Of the whales were Terrestrial or
land mammals, which gradually be-
came aquatic in their way of living.
YOUTHS Companion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-08
KEROSENE AND MoLAssEs.
Both Are Carried in the Same Tanks
by Ships I'm West Indian
Trade.

Commerce-dull, prosaic, matter-of-
fact commerce--plays queer pranks.
One of the queerest is played in the
kerosene trade. Almost all the kero-
sene oil that is shipped from America
now goes out in great oil tank steam
ships and barges-vessels that are
practically nothing but mighty float
ing kerosene cans. The oil is pumped
into them, and then their iron hatch
covers are screwed down, says the
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Now, when these tank vessels carry
kerosene to the West Indies, they
cannot afford to return empty, for
the voyage home is just as expen-
sive to the owners as the voyage
down. So, after the oil has been
pumped out of them, they are sealed
again and superheated steamis forced
into them until they are perfectly
clean. Then the matches are reopened
and molasses Is pumped in.
To put molasses into tanks that
have been used for kerosene would
surely be the last thing that most
persons would think Of But COM
merce does 1t.