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The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02
LEARNING A LANGUAGE.
1t Does Not Require Much Time, II
One Has Patience and Per-
tinacity.

at doesn't require any great length
of time to learn language if one has
patience said a man who has mas
tered several languages, according to
the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, ''and
when | hear man regret that he is
unable to speak French or German, or
Spanish or some other language I'M
known to him, l cannot conceal my
amusement. In nine cases out of ten
| might say that the men who express
re .sret of this sort handle English very
poorly if that happens to be their lam
guage. The chances are that their vo-
cabularies are extremely limited, and
it would probably surprise them to
know that, despite the advantages OF
birth and education, they could not
command more than eco or 700 words
in English if their lives depended upon
it. Yet they are able to carry on in
telligent conversation and many of
them may become forcible and even
automatic in their sayings, and they
plunge into discussions of literature,
art, music and other subjects Of such
fully, too. Now, how long ought it
to take a man 10 learn GOO or 100 or
even LEGO words in nay language?
Certainly it ought not to take any
great length Of time, and from my own
experience | know that it does not. OF
course | am not speaking now of mas
tering : o that one can get the full ben
eft of all the refnements of speech in
a particular tongue. But / have in
mind the idea of speaking intelligibly
in a given language and being able to
understand perfectly what is safd in
return. | have a system which have
worked out. and ii has been Of vast
benefit to me. and has enabled me to
learn a number of languages. 1t &C.
Cured to me while | was in Mexico a
few years ago on important business.
| could not speak word of Spanish
and could not understand the lam
gauge. ! concluded that would learn
the language. My plan was simply
this: | made up my mind that would
not retire at the close of any day as
long as | was theregwitho learning a I
least three words in Spanish, how to
pronounce them and what they meant.
That would give me 90 words per
month. or something over 1000 in a
years time. l stuck TO the task, and l
was there nine months, and as result
of my system | was not only able to
converse in Spanish, but | carried on
my CORES pondence in Spanish. don't
suppose l could write an essay in the
language, but l can speake it, write it
and understand it and it was all
brought about by the three words a
day system"
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02

One curious result of the Soufriere's
eruptions has been the loss on the is
land of St. Vincent of the beautiful
bird known as Buildings Amazon par
rot. This bird was formerly found
only on the slopes of the Soufriere
and was called the ''volcano bird" by
the inhabitants of the island. 1t was
driven away by the eruptions of 171s
and sought shelter in other parts of
the Antilles. The great hurricane of
1898 still further reduced its num-
bers, hardly leaving single bird in
st. Vincent, and now it is feared that
whatever survivors there may have
been were destroyed by the recent
eruptions or have fed from the scene.
Not bird can be found anywhere
within the range of the volcanoes ac-
tivity. Unlike man, birds and beasts did
not risk returning to such a danger
zone.-Detroit Free Press.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02
SPRAYING CORPORATIONS.
The Senator "SpIuttered" in Hia
speech and an Umbrella
Was Called For.

Senator Spooner told a story the other
day, IN whicn the late Senator Ingalls, and
Senator Van Wyck, OF Nebraska, hg-
ured. Van Nyck was making one of MS
characteristic speeches in attacking cor
poratlons. He had a peculiar style of de-
livery, and as he warmed to his subject it
was MS habit TO move restlessly from one
side OF the chamber to the otter, contin-
ually talking. He talked so fast that ne
often "sputtered," and senators were care
iul TO keep out of range of the II DISTURB he
Kissed through his closely-set teeth, says
the Washington Post
Mr.. ingalls, and Mr. Spooner once sat
directly in front OF Mr.. Punch "a Sem
ator Van Wyek was often called, because
OF his resemblance to that noted character,
when he was delivering an impassioned ut
teranee, and an atom OF spray rested upon
the hant OF the immaculate Ingalls,.
tie adjusted his spectacleS, carefully
inspected his soied hand, and deliter
" signaed for one Of the pages to come
20 him. Then in one of MS famous wis
pers, which penetrated the entire chamber,
Ingalls, said:
Boy, bring an umbrella for Senator
Spooner and a rubber overcoat fer me-"
The incident provoked general laugh
ter, but it did not interfere with Van
Nyck's speech. He Simply shifted his
position so as 10 get beyond range OF
his always faultlessly dressed and ssr-
castle colleague
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02
A PROFESSIONAL OPINION.
The Advice Of Lawyer to His Bar
her, Who Was Cutting In on
His Bus iness.

A former judge, now practcing law,
became interested when told by his Ia
vorite barrier that the latter wanted to
study, with a view 10 admission TO ne
bar, relates tie Philadelphia Times. The
lawyer encouraged MIN in every way pos
sinle lending him books and giving MIN
an informal lesson waile being saaved
each morning. Soon the barber began put
tirg hypothetical cases to Ms patron, wno
erayely, soundiy and pains-takmgy gave
information as to correct procedure. After
time the eX-judge learned that the tar-
Der 5 cases were genuine-that, indeed, the
fellow was acting as a cut-rate attorney
tor ElS friends, WHO Invariably prohted by
following his advice. The following morn
ing the barber opened up by putting waat
he described DIS an imaginary bit Of lItiga-
ton TO tie lather-coveIed lawyer, and taen
asked:
New judge, what do you advise"
Lct-mo-soe, replied the lawyer, mus
inely. Taen: WAY, | advise that YOU
come see me at the office, bring me a GER
tined check for 800 a. a fee. and III tell
You now the ease should be handled
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02

way of controlling and keeping the trusts
"lthin the limits. Let the full light of day
De turned ON all their actions all their
statements and all their accounts. and pro-
woe either by franchise or license tax
mat they shall pay their fair share of the
burcens of the people. Our case is some
what oanerent from that OF England or
other countries. and therefore preceaents
DO not always apply. In England for in
stance, they have practically free trade
and there is nothing which the trust wants
from parliament. Here we have a tariff.
and TO certain extent IL is used as a
protection for the corporations, and the
great danger to our institutions Is that
these great aggre cations of wealth may en-
GeaVor TO control legislation and Go things
that smaller bodies would not attempt.
These are pregnant words. They
touch the marrow of the question
treated. Here is another passage
which is full of wise suggestion. Again
we quote:
After all. this danger must be net, as
all dangers in the republic must be, and
must be overcome by the virtue of the
people. We must. so far as possible pro-
tect our small land holders. In their hands
is the future OF the republic. If you will
read tie history of the empires and re
puoiics that have persisted. YOU Will find
that their failure dates from the time
when the lands drifted into large holdings
and were cultivated by tenants or slaves.
SO far. therefore as II can be cone BY leg
ls!ation our small property holders should
be encouraged. and they should be pro-
tected; their burden should be mace as
hsht as possible. and capital should be
made TO pay It's fair share of the burdens
or the state. Large ownership Of land
should be discouraged and prevented.
our system Of taxation Is the crueest
on the civilized earth. with possibly the
exception of Turkey and some Of the ORR
entail countries. The laws Of every state
are different and by means OF this. .rge
aggregations OF capital avoid paying their
share of the cost of government. We are
Just learning that franchise tax is the
easiest collected of any. and probably one
OF the fairest ways of raising revenue or
course, those who manage corporations
will object, as everybody does. to pay
ing taxes. but. nevertheless, 1t is right and
proper. Those that have the protection OF
the state should bear their share of the
burdens"
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02
PRINCESS OUT OF WORK.
Could Not Get Place ne LRdy's Maid
Because Her Title stood
in the Way.

1t will come as a surprise to Ameri-
cans TO know that many princes and
princesses in Europe are sadly ham
pered by their titles in their efforts to
earn an honest living as BARRIERS, SER
want girls and i'm other humble callings.
says the New York Journal.
If they could get money enough to
land in New York society with a good
supply of clothes, they might do well
enough; but, unhappily for them, they
are obliged to stay in an aristocratic
community where titles are too com
mon.
In many parts of the continent the
fathers title is inherited by all his
children, and there are several villages
in Austria, Poland and Russia in which
all the peasants are legitimately de-
seconded from some princely ancestor.
They are legally described as
"princes" in all official documents. and
on leaving their homes many of these
peasant princes find themselves sadly
hampered by the burden of high
sounding title.
Iney cannot get rid OF the titles,
however, as they are purely personal
ones, and not marketable commodities.
and by the police regulations no en-
ploye can be engaged without showing
his papers in which his rank, age and
occupations are stated. Needless to
say, few people are willing to engage
a workman of largely far higher rank
than themselves.
The newly married French wife OF
a wealthy Russian noble was about to
engage Russian maid at st. Peters.
burg, when, on seeing the papers. she
discovered that the girl was princess
and a member of well-known but ru-
ined family.
The girl had been vainly seeking en-
ployment for months, but the lad,
declined to engage her.
On reaching her country seat, how.
ever, the lady discovered to her amaze
ment, that the housekeeper was a
countess, the housewife princess,
while the farm bailiff, a blacksmith
and coachman were possessed of titles
equally imposing.
AS their homes were situated in the
vicinity of the rich woman's estate,
their real social position as little farm
ers and peasants WAS well known
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02
RECORD OF THE PAST.

The best guarantee of the future is
the record of the past, and over fifty
thousand people have publicly testi-
fed that Doan's Kidney Pills have
cured them of numerous kidney ills,
from common headache to dangerous
diabetes, and all the attendant an
noyances and sufferings from urin-
AIRY disorders. They have been cured
IN STAY cured Here is one case:
Samuel j. Taylor, retired carpenter,
residing at 312 South Third ST., Gosh
en-. Ind, says: "On the 25th day of
August. 1897. | made an affidavit be-
fore Jacob c. Mann, notary public,
stating my experience with Doan's
kidney Pills. ] had suffered for thir-
~ wears and was compelled at times
70 wall, by the aid of crutches. fire.
oueutIy passed gravel and suffered
excruciatingly. ! took every medicine
on the market that l heard about,
and some gave me temporary relief.
beqan taking Doan's Kidney Pills.
and the results | gave to the public
in the statement above referred to.
Al this time. on the 10Th day of July,
1902. make this further statement,
that during the five years which have
ELAPSED | have had no occasion TO use
either Doan's Kidney Pills or any
other medicine for my kidneys. The
cure effected was a permanent one"
4 FREE TRIAL of this great Kid
ney medicine which cured Mr.. Taylor
will be mailed on application to any
Fart Of the United States. Address
Foster-Mlburn Co, Buffalo, y. Y.
For sale by all druggists, price 50
cents per box.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02

An lrisa woman was looking at refrigera.
tors in hoasefurnishiag store some weeks
ago: After examining into the merits and
qualities Of a number of them, she pur-
CHASED tie one that the salesman assured
her would keep food the best Some days
aiterward the woman called and requested
them to take that refrigerator back, as it
would not keep anything better than the
kitchen safe OF the cellar. The salesman
mildly suggested that possibly she had not
put enough ice in it to Keep the things cold
Enough ice in it? Why, YOU are crazy,
mon | don put any ice in it. Anything
VIII keep cold if you put ice in it. | bought
the. refrigerator so that | wouldn't need the
ice. philadelphia Pubic Ledger.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02

Dr. hartman received the fOl-
~ lowing letter:
''My wife had been suffering from
complication of diseases for the past
25 years.
Her case had baffled the skill of
some of the most noted physicians.
One of her worst troubles was chronic
constipation of several years stand
ing.
''She also was passing through that
most critical period in the life of a
woman-change of life. In June, 1895,
| wrote to you about her case. You
advised course of Peruna and Mana
lin, which we at once commenced, and
have to say it completely cured her.
She firmly believes that she would
have been dead only for these wonder
full remedies.
about the same time l wrote you
about my own case of catarrh, which
had been of 25 years standing. At
times l was almost past going. | COM
menced to use Peruna according to
your instructions, and continued its use
for about year, and it has completely
cured me.
"Your remedies do all that you claim
for them, and even more. Cafarrh
cannot exist where Peruna Is taken
according to directions. Success to
you and your remedies"
.kohf, O. Atkinson.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02
Trick of Dutch Anglers.

Dutch fishermen make astonishing
catches by means of very simple ex-
pedient. They put number OF live
worms and insects into bottle part
ly filled with water, which is then Sc
curely corked. The bottle is dropped
into the water, and the fisherman sinks
his line alongside. 1t appears that the
wriggling contents of the bottle SO
tempt the fish that they fall easy VIC
inns TO the baited hooks.--N. y. Sun.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02

A Perfect Beauty - Editor = "You
say that Miss Fritz Smith is as hand
some as a picture Why, a home
lier girl" Reporter Her father has
Just made $1,000 600 in coal" Editor
us that so: Then give her a paragraph;
describe her Partisan costume; say she was
the belle of the occasion. | had lost track
Of her father. Town Topics.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02

Clark-"See here, You told me if | took
a course of instruction from you it wouldn't
be long before I'd be earning 500 week /"
Prof. Skinner-''Well?" Clark-"Well,
I'm only getting so week" Prof. Skinner
But, honestly, now, don't you feel that
you're earning 800? Every clerk feels he
earns ten times as much as he gets. Phil
adelpha Press.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02
Me aft Pie.

Cut the remains of a roast in dice.
add onion chopped fine aad potato
cut into dice, add pepper and salt to
taste, add water and boil until potato
is done. Put in a dish, cover with a
rich biscuit eruFS and bake; serve
hot,-Boston 5.ohe.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02
Another Hold.

Another Hold Up-'Yes, sir, was held
up last night" Did the robbers get
much?' "All except car fare and my
watch" "Well, he was unusually gener-
Gus TO leave you that much. "Oh, it wasn't
a man; it was a woman "A woman!
You let woman hold you up?" Certain
ly. She happened to be my wife. Chicago
Post
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02
Helping 1t Along.

Lady Nistor-What a handsome man,
and how kind and gentle ne looks.
Prison Warden-Yes, ma am He is one
cago News.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02

1t is a good thing that talk is cheap
1t Is desirable that The necessities Of life
should always be within easy reach of
the Masses Puck.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02

Mrs Manners" Mrs. Jones has had to
part with her cook, YOU know; and she is
now trying to break in green girl" Mrs
keep her. Mrs. Jones has often told me
that green was awfuiiy trying to her com
plexion. Boston Transcript.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02

Do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton has an equal for coughs and colds-J.
T. Boyer, Trinity Springs. Ind, Feb. Is. 1900
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02

Our own heart, and not other mems
opinion, forms our true honor.-Coleridge
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02

Love may be blind, but chaperones sci
dom are.-Chieago Daily News
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02

If you are coughing, take Dr. August Koe-
nig's Hamburg Breast Tea.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02

That half the world are fools is only the
opinion OF the other half.-Rams Horn.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02

OReilly
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02

No man was ever disconnected with the
world II ne did mis- duty in it-Soutney.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02

All the political rogues are in the other
party.-Chicago Daily News.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02

She that naggeth man sitteth down to
many lonely meal.-Town Topics.
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02
Stons the Coup.b

and WORKS off the cold. Laxative Bromo
Qulnine Tablets. Price 25 cents
The Forrest City times., 1903-01-02
MIR. AND MRS. J. 0. ATKINSON INDEPENDENCE. MO.

In a letter dated January I, 1904,
Mr.. Atkinson says, after five yearx'
experience with Peruna:
"IwW lever continue to speak gooA
word for Peruna. In my rounds AZ .
travelling man an, q walking sdvcr-
fiSemenf for Peruna and have induced
many people during the past year t.
use Peruna with the most satisfactory
results. lam still cured of cafarrh.
John O. Atkinson,
Box 272, Independence, Mo-
When old age comes on, catarrhal
diseases come also. Systemic catarrh
is almost universal in old people.
This explains why Peruna has be-
come so indispensable to old people.
Peruna is their safeguard. Peruna IL
the only remedy yet devised that
meets these cases exactly.
Such cases cannot be treated locally.
nothing but an effective systemic REM
edy could cure them. This is exactly
what reruna is.
If you do not receive prompt and
satisfactory results from the use OF
Peruna, write at once to DR.. Hartman,
giving a full statement of your case
and he will be pleased to give You his
valuable advice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, q.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-11
Mr.. .CONNERs BURIED.

Mr.. Steven Uonners died at his home
on Henry street after lingering ILL
ness at the age of sixty-nine years.
The funeral took place Tuesday morn
ing at 8 o'clock from ST. Mary s
church. Rev. Father Brady preached
the funeral sermon and Rev. Father
Farrell celebrated the Requiem mass.
He leaves a widow and three daught-
ers, all married. He was member
of the Hibernian Society. The pail
bearers were Patrick Kennedy, John
Ryan, David Quinlin, James Dono-
van, Michael EOnnroy and jeremiah
Oonnors, all members of the society.
Interment was made at St. Mary s
cemetery. The Hibernians gave a
handsome floral pillow. Undertaken
McCarthey had charge of the funeral
which was largely attended.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-11
NEWS ITEMS.

Eugene Ouny caught three pound
weak fish on Tuesday afternoon.
Henry Hochmeister is back in Tot.
tenville for the summer after spending
the winter in New York
The flowers on the lawn of Mr.. H.
Kaiser, of Central avenue, are among
the prettiest in Tottenville.
Michael Levison. of Main street,
spent Yesterday in New York city.
Emanuel Levinson, of Main street,
has purchased new horse.
Captain John Hawkins will give a
clam bake at a local hotel Saturday
afternoon.
John Q. Kali, of this place, was the
local delegate at the tiremen's picnic
held at Silver Lake yesterday.
John Gray, of New York City. is a
visitor at the home of William Powers
on Main street
Mr. and Mrs. R. W Wood are back
in town after pleasant visit spent in
Port Richmond.
Mrs. Ford, of Johnson avenue, left
town for Asbury Park yesterday,
where she will reside for the summer
months.
Mr.. and Mrs. @. L. Van Dusen and
daughter, Miss Sadie Van Dusen, are
spending the summer at Asbury Park.
Elmont Bedell, of Main street, who
is student at Westerleigh College,
St. George, is home on a vacation for
a few days.
Mrs. Charles Winant, of Kreischer-
Vile, spent Tuesday in Perth Amboy.
Mrs. A. Marshall, of Princess Bay,
who has been on the sick list, is
better.
A birthday sooiable will be held at
the home of Mrs. Frank Joline, corner
of Amboy and Sprague avenue, to-
night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-11
NEWS ITEMS.

Mr.. Icely and Mr.. Berritt, of Eliza
beth, have accepted positions as
draughtsmen at the DeLamar Copper
Works.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Chase, Of Lucol
avenue, will leave for their summer
home at Whitesville, nay, on the
eighteenth of June. Mrs. Shase will
remain until October. -
A special car from the InternatK
School of Correspondence was at the
Port Reading yard last week. giving
practical instructions to the engineers
and firemen. In the evening they
gave lectures and held entertainments.
principally with the phonograph.
j. Steinberg spent Monday in Eliza
beth.
Leo. Smith, of Huntington, W. Va,
has accepted position at the Wheeler
Condenser Works.
Miss Lyons, of Perth Amboy, will
meet with the "Oak Leaves at the
First Presbyterian church on Saturday
afternoon at O'Clock. She will talk
on mission work.
There will be grand concert given
for the building fund of Zion 8 church
by the full band and famous orchestra
of the North German Lloyd steamer
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, under the
direction of Oscar Kirschner, on Sat
urday evening, June 18th, at 8 o'clock
in Kish s Hall.
Miss Jennie Moran. who has been
visiting Mrs. Edward Van Buskirk.
on Baltimore avenue, has returned to
her home in Paterson.
Mrs. l.. M. Beam spent Monday In
Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-06-11
For real estate see page 2.
4ANNA-mcoRMlck NuprlALs.
President and Miss Roosevelt Were
Present at the Ceremony.

President and Miss Roosevelt Were
Present at the Ceremony.
CLEVELAND, June 11.-Miss Ruth
Hanna, the daughter of Senator Mar
Gus A. Hanna, was parried in st.
Paul's church to Joseph Medill Nc
Cormick of Chicago, the son of Robert
S. Mccormick, ambassador to Russia.
President Roosevelt and Miss Roose-
welt were among the guests. Bishop w.
A. Leonard officiated, assisted by the
Rev. Mr.. Billings of Groton, Mass; DR..
George McGrew and the Rev. Mr..
Jones of Cleveland. AS the organ
played the wedding march from 10
hengrin" the bridal procession entered
the church. The ushers who led the
way were Howard M. Hanna, cousin
of the bride, and Malcolm Mcbride of
Cleveland, William Williams of Phila-
delphia, Robert Allerton, Joseph Medill
Patterson and Edward S. Beck of Chi
cago, Ernest Minor of Cincinnati and
James Barney of New York.
After the ushers came the brides
maids-Miss Florence Cobb of Cleve-
land and Miss Mary Hopkins of Wash
ington, Miss Virginia Johnston of
Pittsburg and Miss Frances Lewis of
Portland and Miss Laura Mckinley of
Pittsburg and Miss Eleanor Patterson
of Chicago Their dresses were of
white silk null over pale green silk,
with deep falls of lace. The hats We're
of lace, with lace medallions and pale
green ostrich feathers. They carried
bouquets of white sweet peas. Behind
the bridesmaids came the maid of hon
or, Miss Lucia McCurdy, cousin of
the bride Her dress was similar to
those of the bridesmaids, but her hat
was trimmed with white instead of
green feathers. She also carried white
sweet peas.
Then came the bride, walking with
her father, Senator Hanna. Her gown
was -f white peau de sole over white
silk and chiffon. The veil, worn over
the face, was caught with a cluster of
orange blossoms. Her only ornaments
were diamond combs and pearl neck
lace worn over lace collar.
At the steps of the altar the groom
and his brother, Rutherford McCor-
mick, who was his best man, met the
bride. During the ceremony the presi-
dent and his daughter occupied front
pew on the Hanna side.
After the ceremony the wedding
breakfast was served at Senator Han
mas home.
Among the wedding gifts were an
after dinner coffee set from the Roose-
velts and vase of Italian ware from
Mrs Mckinley.