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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-12
Capt Harrie Webster Goes on the Re
tired List as Read Admiral.

Capt. Harrie Webster, Stationed at the
Bath Iron Works, Bath, Me, has been
placed on the retired list, with the rank Of
rear admiral, under the provisions of the
personnel, on account of service during the
war of the rebellion. Admiral Webster
was born in Maine, and appointed to the
navy from the District of Columbia in Feb
ruary, 1862. He was attached to the engi-
neer department up to the time of its mer-
ger in the line, and rendered efficient serv-
Ice He was one of the heroes of the Sa-
moan disaster, and has delivered many lee
lures in regard to that memorable occur
renee During his long service he was sta
toned in this city for many years, and
gained a legion of friends and admirers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-12

service. the shipping commission, bureau Of
statistics of the Treasury Department. bu-
reau Of foreign commerce Of the State De-
partment, census bureau and fish commits
sion. BY the terms of what is known as
the Nelson amendment authority and power
Is given the new bureau of corporations to
require specified returns from large cor
porations and provision is made for pub
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-12

Miss Louise Cuttings Merryman Of Phila-
delphia, sister-in-law of President p A.
S. Franklin Of the Atlantic Transport Com
pany, was the sponsor yesterday Of the new
steamship Maine, which was launched at
the yards of the Maryland Steel Company,
at Sparrows Point, Baltimore. The Maine
is one of the six large ships which either
have been or are now being built in Ameri-
can yards for the Atlantic Transport Com
pany, for trade between Baltimore Phila-
delphia, New York and London. They are
to be used exclusively for freight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-12
ONCE OWNED DRIED SCOTT.
Death of Mrs. C. C. Chaffee Recalls
Famous Slave Case.

Mrs. c. C. Chaffee, aged lightweight
years. died at Springfield Mass. yesterday
of old age. She was the widow of Dr.
c. c. Chaffee and at one time was the
owner of the slave bred Scott, over whom
the famous legal controversy was waged
and which practically annulled the Missouri
compromise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-12
THE NEW DEPARTMENT.
Bureaus That Will Be Under It's Con.
troll

The new department of commerce bill
passed by Congress, provides for another
cabinet officer, and places under his con-
troll the following bureaus, most Of them by
transfer from other departments: Bureau
of corporations, bureau of labor the light
house and steamboat inspection services
the bureaus of navigation and Of standards
coast and geodetic survey the immigration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-12
Collection of Municipal Statistics.

The House committee on census recently
authorized favorable report on a bill
introduced by Mr.. Hopkins directing
the census bureau to take municipal Stats
tics of cities Of 10000 or more in the year
1905, and bi-annually thereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-12
Recommendation for New Gunboats.

Observation-Disclosures lot NEW GunbOatS.
The bureau Of construction has submitted
to the Secretary of the Navy it's recon-
mendations for the two new gunboats of
the Wheeling type, to be known as the
Dubuque and the Paducah. They will be
of 1000 tons displacement each and each
will carry six 4-inch guns, six 6-pounders
and two 1-pounder guns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-12
To Abandon W Street.

Senator Gallinger today introduced a bill
authorizing the Commissioners to abandon
w street northeast between Lincoln and
Rhode Island avenues
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-12

The proof that an article
deserves public confidence
is inviting public attention
to it-otherwise advertis-
ing. It's only the article of
merit that can stand pub
licity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-12
LEAVES ACTIVE SERVICE.

4:55 pm. the Senate adjourned.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-05
Oil Notes.

Al GuilinRer, who is drilling for
the Stadacona company near Chand-
leF, struck big flow of gas YESTERDAY
The Frazer No. also has gas. 1t is
being piped into the boiler.
The Frazer OF well No ? is down
1870 feet. 1t has been cased aud will
he drilled deeper Oil was encounter
ed at this depth the same as was found
ia well No !. and the formation is
been resumed and it Is COZ fdently
expected that the Frazer people will
soon have another blg producing well
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-05

The Hassler cash grocery offers an
opportunity TO some of the boys or
girls to earn 500 very easily The
proposition is this: You write IA
description of the "IIassler Cash Gro
Gerry not to ecxeed 800 words and put
the article in the prize box, which
judge. The best composition gets the
V. The members of the high school
should try for this prize.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-05
Rejected for
Insurance, Cured,
Then Accepted.
Brieht's Disease and Diabe tes
Arc Positively curabIe.

Chns, r wacker, another merchant inter.
viewed. Address lsl sixth ST, San Francisco.
Q.-lou are reported as having been cured OF
Diabetes although it is believed iucuraole.
Al had H. nut am now well
Q-Did It il get severe,
Avery The nrst notice l had was when l
was rejected by an insurance eompa y Later
became very weak and suffered greatly
S-Any other physician say 1t was Diabetes >
A.-oh yes. My did. The sugar was
onormous over an ounce per day,
S--Who told YOU OF the Fulton Compound
A.-Editor Engen,e OF the German paper /,
had cured him OF Brighrs Disease
Q-How soon did you begin to improve'
Ain two weeks knew I'd get we'll.
o-Did you again apply for insurance,
Al did soon as I was we'll.
A.-lu the same company
A.-Nes {, the Northwestern OF Miuueapolls
Q.-Did they accept yous
They did The policy is No ~ 66a, aud
is for s5Op1
Q.-Huvr any test made sineet
A.-Nes Leipnitz maue an analysis report
lng normal, neither albumen or sugar The
cure Is perm lneuI
O. Know OF any other eure>s
Ayes. My ststcr-it law was cured OF
Brighrs Disease after being given up by three
physicians lHc gave uS hor address.
Medical works agree that Bripht's Disease
and Diabetes are incuraulc, tut ~ per cent. are
positively recovering under tho Fulton Com.
pounds Common forms Of kidney Omplaini
and rheumatism o1er but short resistance
Price, 81 for the iIriRhts Disease and 81 - The
Diabetic Compound. John J. Fulton Co, iet
Montgomery St. san Francisco, sole compound.
ers. Free tests made for patients. Descriptive
pamphlet mailed free.
W WiDFpEEiT Sol, As,n,
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-05
PRIZE EDITOI

The first six grabs free. BE on
time. w. l.. Morris 33
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-05

Nineteen members of Florence Tent
No. %. X. o. I. NJ, went to Canon
City last night and did work for the
Greenhorn Tent No II. initiating one
candidate. In the afternoon new
hive had been organized by the ladies.
so at the time of lunch, these new
meeting, and assisted in spreading IA
most luscious lunch which all were
in good shape to enjoy.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-05

Dr. II. r. Whitaker, the magnetic
healer, is now located in Coal Creek
at Mr.. Hamilton near school house.
Teaches his patents how to heal them
selves. College graduate of st. Louis
and New York 33
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-05
Focal News.

Bob Royster who went out to his
ranch Sunday to build "A house return
ed yesterday ON account of the snow
,.ad cold weather. He will wait now
until Tho Springtime Comes Gentle
Annie. -
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-05

Willis Bass, business manager OF
Wiedemsn Big Show, is in the city
week = stand Mt the Florence opera
house commencing next Monday night.
This show has fine reputation and
will no doubt have good house each
evening.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-05

Ony few more days remain for the
guessing contest of the Hadley Mer-
camille Co the time limit being Feb
ruary 10th Here is chance for some
one to get IS 90 and another 81 80, by
simpy going to the store and making
guess at the number of cases of can
ned goods in the cellar ON February
10th. It's easy. Try it,
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-05
Union Pacific is Always in Lead

For quick time and modern equip-
solid comfort, saves you ten hours to
Portland, eight hours to San Francisco
and makes quickest time TO Chicago
and the east See your local agent or
address f. r. Griffin, General Agent,
Denver If
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-05

The third lecture of the high school
course will he held in the NJ. E
church on Friday evening, February
18th. The subject, What Ii Is to
Live, " certainly will De an interesting
one.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-05
". S. wlDERfELT. Sole Agent.
FREE! FREEu FREEl!l
Five Dollar Prize in Gold Given
Away.

We will give 800 to that hoy or
girl who will write the hest descrip.
tion of "Hassler's Cash Grocery. "
Visit Florence only cash grocery
describe what you see here and make
the story not over 500 words Write
on one side of the paper only and drop
the article in the prize box at
Hasslers Write plainly and be sure
to sign your name and address. Com
petition closes February 2sth, 1903
The description winning the prize
will be printed in The Tribune of
March 9th. Please address
PRIZE EDITOR
Hassler's Cash Grocery, l0s East Main
street, Florence, Colo. 30
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-05

Miss Maude Galloway entertained u
few friends at high five at her home
on Frazer avenue last evening. Re
freshments were served and music
was rendered. Those present report
. very enjoyable evening.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-05

ly contemporary that r. l. Lord of
this city had been appointed to the
office of deputy state boiler inspector
was premature. While it is under
stood that Mr.. Lord is slated for the
place. official announcement has not
been mace to that affect by the COVER
nor. When it happens you will see
straight.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-05
Grab

10 O'Clock sharp, Friday, Feb {.
W. L. Morris, Jewel r. 33
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21
HOPE FOR INDIANS FUTURE.
Many Red Men Said to Be Refusing
government RatiOns and Seek
ing Employment.

Long strides are being taken toward
placing the Indians of the west on a self
sustaining basis and making industrious
citizens OF them. Secretary Hitchcock
ard Indian Commissioner Jones are well
pleased with the reports of Indian agents,
who advise the interior department, &C
cOTding to the Chicago Tribune, that
many Indians have voluntarily given up
the rations allowed them by the govern
ment and have decided to work for their
living. The allowance for rations
amounts to one dollar a day. Many In
dams have been employed by the govern
ment to assist in constructions of reser-
yoirs on their reservations. Others have
sought employment with railroads in the
construction of new roads.
In some far western states Chinese la
Dor has been utilized by railroad COM
panies almost exclusively. CoOlie labor
has been quite satisfactory for the class
of work performed, but the last year has
developed that Indians are superior to
Chinese, So satisfactory has been their
work that the railroads have voluntarily
increased the wages Of Indians 10 per
cent, above those paid to Chinese. Com
missioner Jones asserts this condition Of
affairs indicates there is hope for the flu
ture of the Indian.
Heretofore there has been much diff
fculty in inducing the radmen to perform
labor, but with the developments of the
last - months those having control of
the nations wards are much encouraged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21
WANTED: so MEN AND M
To Take advantage of Sspcial offer Made
by C. A. Sexton.

G. A. Sexton the enterprising druggist
is adv, Rising to day f r fifty men and
ONE TO tai advantage of the special
half price offer he is making on DR.. How
ards celebrated specific for the cure of
constipation and dyspepsia, and get .
fifty cent p'ckage at half price, 20 cents.
So positive is he Of the remarkable
PC ver Of ibis spe,ifi. to cure these dis
eases, as well as sick headaches and liver
troubles, that he agrees t. refund the
MONEY of any customer whom this medi'
cine does not quick y relieve aud cure.
With DR.. Towards specific at hand,
You can eat what you want and have no
fear OF ill consequences. 1t strengthens
the stomach, gives perfect digestion, reg
ulates the bow Is, creates III appetite
and makes life worth the living.
If you cannot call at G. A. s xtons
store to-day, send him % cents by mail,
and he will send you a package, prompt
ly, charges paid.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21

Oct. 22--Ball, Singing Society Har.
monte, Wilder Hall.
Oct. 22-Concert, Christian Endeav-
or Society, Presbyterian
Chapel.
Oct. 24-Ball, Dana Relief Society,
Braga Hall.
Oct. n, %, 29-Bazaar, Grace Eng
lish Lutheran church, Odd
Fellows Hall.
Oct. 29-Entertainment, Epworth
League, Simpson M. E.
church.
Oct. 29-Entertainment and Ball,
ladies of Vorwaerts, Braga
Hall.
Oct. 2S-Private reception, Braga
Nov. 1-Braga Club night, Braga
Hall.
Nov. 2-Entertainment and Ball,
Maennerchor -Frohsinn, Braga
Hall.
Nov. 2-Ball, Union Social Club,
Dewey Park.
Nov. 5-Marine supper, Parsonage
Aiu Society, Simpson M. &.
church.
Nov. 9-Play, benefit of Free Kind
,ergarten, Wilder Hall.
Nov. 11-Ball, Woodmen of the World,
Braga Hall.
Nov. 12-Entertainment, Epworth
League, Simpson M. e.
church.
Nov. 13-Delta Baseball Club, Braga
Hall.
Nov. 10, 10, 2o-Fair, Aesbyterian
Chapel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21

In another column of the Evening
News appears a communication from
our genial friend S. B. Greacen. Mr..
Greacen, in his characteristic way,
expresses his opinion of a recent
editorial which appeared in these
columns. We are very sorry we caused
anyone pain and we are always glad
when they inform us if we do, so that
we can try not to do it again.
AS a matter of fact, however, the
Evening News stands for progress. If
the taxation, of which Mr.. Greacen
complains, had kept pace with the
growth of the city, veal by year,
there would have been nc sudden
jump such as is being experienced
now. Perth Amboy needs money.
New streets are being built up. These
must be improved, graded, paved,
lighted, the residents must have pro-
per police and fire protection. This
costs money. The city must also look
after recreation grounds and parks.
Ibis is recognized in every city to be
as important as any of the other prob
lens. Perth Amboy has been held
back too long. 1t is now going ahead.
Prsressive people are getting hold of
tn PsiraeSe real estate, which, for
years, Was tied up in the hands
Of a few who were satisfied to let
things stay as they were. The new
owners are building up this land and
are getting big interest upon their
investment. The city is moving in
spite of those who would hold it back.
Those who do not like the progress
the city is making and who object to
help meet the expenses as they in
crease, have thus far been able to find
ready purchasers for all the property
they were disposed to put on the
market, but it is a noticeable fact that
when it comes right down to parting
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21
"THE FATHER OF TA-1 BANJO"
Frank II. Converse Made That InStru.
ment Popular But Lived to
See Its Decline.

- The man who made the banjo pop
D61ar and who lived to see it decline in
favor died the other day in New York
city. He was Frank B. Converse, and
he was known as the father of the
banjo" says the New York Sun.
Mr.. Converse was born at Westfield,
Mass, in 1897. He came of a musical
family. His brother, Charles Converse.
has written many hymn tunes and an
thems.
The family moved to Elmira when
MI. Converse was a boy, and there he
was educated. At 16 he left his home
to become a musician. He drifted into
a minstrel company, travelled over the
country and appeared later in London
with Pony Moore and the Christy COM
pany.
1t was as a performer on the banjo
that Mr.. Converse was known princi-
pally. and he composed for the instru-
ment and wrote for it. He continued
to teach the instrument after he retired
from the stage a quarter of a century
ago, and most of the noted old-time
players were his pupils,
The banjo was a very simple contri-
vance when he began to use it in his
minstrel turns, and he did much to de-
yelop it into what it is to-day.
MI. Converse's widow is Harriet
Maxwell Converse, the author, lectur-
err and authority on Indian lore.
The decline of the banjo followed
500 after the public interest in min
strel performances began to decrease.
1t is rarely heard on the stage now,
even in vaudeville performances, and
even the college clubs have lost their
old enthusiasm for it. Now it is not
even used to tie ribbons on.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21
NOTICEOF
TO Construct a Sewer in John Stree
NOT

TO Construct a Sewer in John Street,
Carteret.
Notice is hereby given that a petition
has been presented to the Township Com
mittee of the Township of Woodbridge,
il the County of Middiesex, asking for
the construction of a sewer on John
Street, Carteret, and that it is the inten-
ton of said Township Committee to cause
a twelve inch sewer to be constructed on
said street from Railway Avenue North
easterly about -four hundred feet more or
less, to drain the territory along said
street for length of said sewer. and the
owners of land within the area to be
drained by said sewer are requested to
present their objections, if any, in writ
ing at a meeting of tAe Township Com
mittee to be held at 4he Township Hall
on Thursday, the fiftB day of November,
Nineteen hundred And three, at eight
o'clock in the evening, at which time and
place a hearing wilT be held upon said
objections. !
M. living Demarest,
Township Clerk.
Dated October 8, zoos;
372s-10-12-2w-3tew.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21

With the coming of the fall of the
year the smoke of the bon fires and
the smell of burning leaves again
permeates the air. Yesterday the
Evening News told of the narrow
escape from burning to death of a
little girl in Market street. Parents
cannot be too careful how they allow
the children to play about these fires.
The leaves must be disposed of i'll
some way, but the danger of playing
too close to the flames should be i'm
pressed upon the children.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21
MAN WITH BAD LUCK.
He Gets the Plugged Nickels and
Canadian Dimes ami Can't
Get rid of Them.

"Why is this?' asked the unlucEy per.
son selecting a penny from 8 handful @.
change in order to buy q baseball eXtre
without the result Cf the games, says tn
New York Herald. "Eeyery dayI g~etafev
plugged nickels and ONE Cap2dif.
dimes and quarters. | reger lCok-Gl
seldom. Other people get EN- and pass
EN- on. They seem to have TO trouble
whatever. Now, with me it's different
Every day somebody turns a plusget
nickel or Canadian dime lac' OF r. an(
| have to fish up q new piece Of charge
simply cannot set rid Of the Thugs. !
have no luck at all. feel guilty.. Or :
street car the other evening held fae'
to a plugged nickel. determining 10 be ri
Of it. 1t was quite dark and the bacI
platform was crowded. Iturred my f2<c
away when the conductor came GROUND.
and passed him my nickel, EeDtt i c9rc-
lessly in his coat poe! ct ard collected TT
other fares. Then, brirFirg GU Q farG.
full of change, he selected the bum i've
cen piace. picFed RE out Of eYerybci'
on the platform and returned it with
thanks. How is that? Once ! got rid c.
a Canadian dimein a barber shop. IeavC
it to the bootblack with an honest eX,
plantation of the fact that it was 2 Cana
dian dime and he could take it for 10 certe
or II would give him q ricl'el instead
Sure said he; I'll set rid Of it. hnt
he did. He passed il bach on re as
change the next time | GENE in, and
never noticed it until was a mile away
How is it, any way"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21

In putting throughEthe Rector street
paving at such a rapid rate, the Board
of Aldermen should not forget the
petition of the Washington street pro-
perty owners. While the Rector street
petition asked that all preliminaries
be waived, there is no reason why
these routine legal requirements
should not be gotten out of the way
for the Washington street paving and
the roperty owners be notified to
make all necessary taps the same as
in Rector street, so that the trenches
will have time to settle. While the
people admit that it is too late i'll the
season to begin any paving, they are
determined that the will of the major
ity shall be carried out. Washington
street should be made ready for the
paving first thing next year. 1t vas
in ahead of Rector street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21

Nov. 1S-Ira B. Lice Lodge, Braga
Hall.
Nov. 24-Roll Call, Baptist church.
Nov. 25-F. of A. Court Amboy No.
So, Braga Hall.
Nov. % to Dec. 3-Fair, St. Mary's
church, Wilder Hall.
Nov. 26-Concert. Simpson M. E.
church.
Dec. 31-Ball, Woodchoppers, Cabin
Amboy, 40, Wilder Hall.
Dec. 31-Steamfitters Union, Braga
Hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21
In Love at E4rst.

Mother-Wc must ma, ore in
quiries about the yoGrs man who i
calling on Clara.
Father-We have inquired about Al
different young men, and that's all the
good it did. Sooner or later she gives
them the mitten.
She's in earnest about this one"
Think SOP"
Il know it. When they start out for
a moonlight walk, she directs their
fteps toward the park, instead OF down
town toward the ice cream salOons."-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21
A Practical View.

"After ALL" remarked the sentiment
tai wife, home is the dearest spot on
earth"
eyes, verify" rejoined the freight
payer of the matrimonial trust, as he
finished auditing last months grocery
bill.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21

81 am afraid your debating society was
not conducted according to parliament
airy rules.
"'Deedit were" answered Mr.. Erastus
Pinkly. Jim Collihower made a move
wifi a razor, an [ done second de motion"
-Washintgon Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21
A Good Guess.

81 wonder if had too much last night"
"You did"
How do you know? You weren't with
me-"
Il know hat when a man is in doubt
on that subject there is no room for
doubt."-Chicago Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21
Same Old story.

1--WE women will have the last word,
you know"
Saying which Miss Nippy picked up a
new novel and opened it at the conclud-
ing chapter.-Newark News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21

$50 your friend the doctor is prosper
ing, is he?"
He must be. He doesn't have to make
all his Office appointments for the same
hour each day in order to insure an i'm
posing crowd being there. Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21

81 don't want to be too easily won" she
said.
Naturally" he conceded.
$50, il | say NO now" she went on
anxiously, you won't get mad about it
and never ask me again, will you?"-Chi-
cago Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21
The Mean Thing.

Flossie-Jack is a man after my own
heart.
Marie (sweetly)-You're sure it's not
your money that he's after?-Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21

with their land it has been found that
it is pretty nice to own a good slice
of real estate i'll Perth Amboy, after
all.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21
NOTICE,

NOTICE : hereby given that the undcrs,g nec
~ intends making application to the r ard of
EXCISE COMMISSIONERS f the City of Perth Arr
.v, at their ncTt meetin1. for a license T. keep q
N with THE privilege of selling max and
'""s li|h"rs in the CITY of Perth AUhov,
and in the Mouse owned by Thos Kelly on 907
High ST. STEVE MELKO.
3744-l0-N ct o e W
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21

Did you hear that hurdy gurdy in
town last night? 1t was playing
in the tune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-21
Romance.

Romance?-Learn we that grope in glooms
1t WHITES the soul,
1t is the charming flower that blooms
In life's left buttonhole.
-Lippincott's Magazine.