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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-02
Positive 1 Brutal.

"My DEAR" said Growells the other
morning, as he was trying to read his
paper at the breakfast table, "do you
know that you have one of the best
voices in the world?"
do ypu really think SOP" queried
the delighted Mrs. g., with flush of
pride at ,the compliment.
'Sure," replied the heartless hus-
band; "otherwise it would have been
worn out long ago."-Cincinnati En-
quirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-02
Junior Mines.

The Railroad Jacks defeated the
Little Marions by score of 10 to 10
yesterday afternoon. The game was
plsyed on a vacant lot on Madison
avenue. Harry Larson and Nels Smith
were the battery for the Railroad
Jacks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-02
WILL MEET SATURDAY.

The Raritan Copper Works second
Baseball team will meet the American
Smelling and Refining Company's
team Saturday afternoon. The game
will be played on the Copper Works
diamond. Smith and Lind will be
the Copper Works battery. Jacob
Ludwig will act as umpire.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-02
independence Day.

independence Day at Niagara Falls.
The Lahigh Valley Railroad announces
the low fare of SO. % from Perth Am
boy for the round trip. Tickets will
be sold July 9rd, good going date of
sale only; returning July 9th, inclu-
sive, and will be honored on any train.
See Ticket Agent for further informa-
tion.
19S5-6-24 to 7-S Q. o. d.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-02

A lady who had been travelling
abroad was describing an Irishwoman
whom she met.
'She was so refined, so well-educat-
edl" she said. "Why, she was so care
full in avoiding all temptations to
brogue that she invariably called the
crater of Mount Vesuvius the crea-
ture!'"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-02

A little life may be sacrificed to an
hours delay. Cholera infantum,
dysentery, diarrhoea come suddenly.
Only safe plan is to have DR.. Fowler's s
Extract Of Wild Strawberry always on
hand.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-02

Cared Nothing About the Color.
Uncle Josh lin restaurant)-Say hev
yew got emmy fish?
Waiter-Yessah. We has black bass,
striped bass, bluefish, an whitefsh,
sab.
81 don't keer nothin' erbout the color
jist so long es they be fresh. ."-Cleve-
land Leader.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-02

What's the secret of happy, vigorous
health? Simply keeping the bowels,
the stomach, the liver and kidneys
strong and active. Burdock Blood
Bitters does it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-02

1 write to correct the impression that
the gila monster is harmless reptile.
The experiment in Douglas with the
monster and dog might mislead some
one to be careless in handling the rep
tile. 1 have heard of three orr four
people who lost their lives foolishly
experimenting with gila monsters.
One man in Fairbank, in the early oGs,
let one bite him and, though he was
full of snake bite antidote, of Jerry
Barton's best brand, he died in four
hours. One man in Congress, Ariz.,
was bitten in vein or artery and died
IN five minutes.-Tombstone Epitaph.
Hives are terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure.
At any drug store, 90 cents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-02

Private.
Irate Landlord Ito couple who are
taking a lovers walk on his prop
erty)-Now, then, can't you read?
Amorous Youth-Oh, yes, we can
read.
Irate Landlord-Then go to the end
of this road and read the sign there.
Amorous Youth-We have read it. 1t
says Private" and that's just why
we came down here.-Tit-Bits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-02

4 Diphtheria relieved in twenty min
utes. Almost miraculous. DR..
Thomas Eclectrio Oil. At any drug
store.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-02
FIRE ALARM BOXES.

90 Raritan Copper Works
26 High and Lewis
"a Madison ave and Paterson st
2S Market and First SITS.
35 Smith and High st
81 State and Smith SITS
43 Buckingham ave and Hartf
as Commerce and Front SITS
AZ High and Washington str
54 State st and Buckingham ave
Sc Hall ave and Charles st
50 Railroad ave and Wayne st
62 Washington and First sts
IS Turnpike and Elm st
GA Smith st and Watson ave
65 Commerce and State SITS
az Front and Smith SITS
rs Water and Gordon SITS
"a Kearny ave and Gordon st
SO Smith and Herbert st
So Woodbridge road and Washington st
"a Lehigh ave and Stanford st
To send in an alarm, open the door of the box
and pull down the lever and let go once only.
Stay at box until firemen arrive.
SPECIAL CALLS.
tap-Break In circuit. 2taps-Drill and fire
alarm test. Hydrant at corner Of Jefferson and
High street always to be used for this trial. 8
taps Fire out taps-Police call. l2-Call for
Lincoln Hose. 13-Call for Washington Hose.
14-Call for Mcclellan Hose 15-Call for Pro-
lection h, and L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
Official Visitation,

W. B. Kelly. the recently elected high
chief ruler of the Rechabites. made an Off
cial visitation to Harmony Tent, No. 1920,
last night at Rechabite Temple. 643 Louisi-
ana avenue Prior to his arrival the tent
elected Mr.. John R. Ball as shepherd and
Mr.. George E. E. Cole as recording secre-
tary. Mr.. F. ]. M. Boyer was appointed
right supporter of the chief ruler The
members of Harmony Tent were invited to
attend an open meeting of Cammack Tent
at 3O4 B street southeast tomorrow even
ing. Under good Of the order remarks
were made by High Chief Ruler Kelly,
Messrs. ]. c. Lee of Jehu Tent, William
Berry of Columbia Tent. John c. MooreAof
Advance Tent and James T. Rolf. John R.
Ball, Wayne w. CerdeA, LIE Strange and
Chace of Harmony Tent. Three new mem
bers were Initiated. James T. Rolf, John
Goebel and Lee Thompson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
MEMORIAL I SERVICES.
Tribute to the IatesN. p. Gage by His
EormersIPupils.

A meeting of the former pupils of the
late N. P. Gage was held in the Board of
Trade rooms last evening, at which the
committee appointed at the previous
meeting to consult with teachers of the
second division relative to the arrange
ments in connectionizwith the memorial
services reported.
The services IN memory of Mr.. Gage
will be held in the congregational Church
Friday evening. November Is, at which
all the friends and former pupils are ex-
pected to be PRESENT. was decided that
the former pupils will act ushers on
that occasion. and for that purpose will
assemble at the church at o'clock that
evening.
vote of thanks was unanimously ten
dered to the Commissioners of the Dis
trict or Columbia for their compliance
with the desire of the former pupils that
the new building in the second division
pc named In honor of the memory of Mr..
The ex-pupils will meet again the Goth
instant to take action on the proposition
TO form permanent organization. Those
VINO nave not received notices Of the
meetings are requested to send their ad-
dresses to Mr.. w. B. Magruder, secretary,
patent office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
HEALTH OFFICE REPORT.
Statistics Furnished for the Week End
ed Saturday Last.

Dr. W. c. Woodward. health officer for
the District, today issued statement reia-
tive to the health conditions in the District
during the week ending October 81. The
deaths in the District of Columbia during
the week numbered 102, as compared with
ia in the preceding week and III In the
corresponding period of last year. OF the
above number 60 were white and a. were
colored. these representing death rates per
LOCO inhabitants of 15.2 for the while. 24.1
for the colored, and 17.9 for the entire pop
ulation; while 1873, DAP, and 20.1, respect
lively. were the death rates of the previous
week. and 1874, 26.1 and 20.s. respectively,
were the rates for the corresponding period
of last year. The prevailing causes Of
death were consumption 16, diseases of the
heart IA, diseases of the kidneys s, dis
eases of the brain T. apoplexy 5, and malig
nant growths 8. There were accidental
deaths and l suicide
The number of cases of typhoid fever de-
creased from 1S1 in the previous week to
loi last week, as against S27 under treat
ment during the corresponding period of
1902. Seventeen new cases of typhoid fever
developed during the week and Al were
discharged. thus decreasing the total num-
Der under treatment by a.
The number of births reported to the
health department were 10. OF these 81
were white children and % colored, 46 of
whom We're males and 80 females
The changes occurring in contagious dis
eases were as follows: At the close of the
week ended October "a there were cases
of diphtheria in quarantine. Four new
cases occurred and three discharges, leav-
ing under treatment at the end of the
week in quarantined premises. OF scarlet
fever there were IA cases at the beginning
of the week. Three new cases were report
ed and were discharged leaving ID cases
in quarantine in premises OF smallpox,
one new case developed upon the 18th in
slant and one case was discharged recover
ed upon the 18th, making the number under
treatment unchanged, viz, 4, as reported
the previous week.
The weather conditions prevalent during
the week were follows: Temperature,
mean 40 degrees; relative humidity 70 and
barometer, mean actual, 30.0S The winds
We're northwest, averaging in velocity six
miles an hour the maximum reaching thir-
ty-four on the Goth instant. The maximum
temperature was "a degrees on the SOth,
and the minimum 33 degrees on the 9th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
Houseboat Put Overheard.

The new houseboat built by Mr.. William
L. Phillips of this city for his own use,
which has been building at the foot of 18th
street southwest for month past, was put
overheard on Reagans railway yesterday
afternoon. The boat is thrty-eight feet
long over all. and has beam of twelve
feet. The house occupies twenty feet in
the center of the craft. and is divided into
two rooms. Nine-foot decks extend from
each end Of the house and give ample room
for out-of-door life. The boat will be COM
pleted and fitted out within the next two
or three weeks. and her owner and builder
will make his home on her. on trips about
the Potomac.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
He THE AT E R.
"Babette. 4"

What promises to be one of the most I'M
portant musical engagements of the year
will be the premiere Of the FRITZ Sche:f
Opera Company at the New National Thea
ter on next Monday evening. The star Of
this organization is the effervescent young
woman who made such strong impression
in the past two or three seasons as mem
Der of the Grau Grand Opera Company.
For, her debut in comic opera Charles B.
Dillingham;, her manager, has had roman
tic light opera written for her by Victor
Herbert and Harry B. Smith. 1t Is called
"Rabette,' and the title role is, of course,
designed to fit the remarkable talents OF
the prima donna.
She will be surrounded on her debut here
by a cast of peculiar excellence, including
in its membership such clever singers ana
comedians as Eugene Cowles, William
Castleman, Louis Harrison, E. ]. Connolly,
josephine Bartlett and Ida Hawley.
pretentous scenic production is promised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
CITY AND DISTRICT.

Hooper Brown colored is wanted by the
police of the ninth precinct to answer a
charge of assault. 1t is alleged that he
struck William Marshall, also colored, on
the head with a stone and caused a slight
conclusion of the brain. Marshall was
treated at the Casualty Hospital.
Mary Abizaid. eleven years old fell from
her bicycle last night near eth and H streets
northwest and was slightly injured. She
was assisted to her home in Essex court by
a policeman.
Miss Mary Smith. nineteen years old was
taken to the Emergency Hospital from her
boarding house, 1909 street northwest.
late yesterday afternoon and treated for
opium poisoning. The doctors at the hos
pital succeeded in relieving her of the dose
in short time and pronounced her out of
danger. She made no explanations
Revival services are in progress at Wilson
Memorial NJ. +. Church, on 11th street be-
tween @ and / streets southeast The meet
ings were begun three weeks ago, and have
resulted in a numbr of conversions The
pastor is in charge
Methods of Study of the History of
Philosophy was the subject of a paper rea d
yesterday afternoon at a meeting of the
Society of Philosophical Inquiry at Column
bian University by the president DR. j. Nc
Bride Sterrett. A discussion followed in
which DIR. Farquhar and DR. Frank Sewall
took part. The report of the program COM
mittee, presented by Prof W. H. Coleman
suggested about twenty-five subjects for
the year. ranging from the Neoplatonists
and Gnostics to Descartes and Swinburne
Prof. Coleman Will himself read paper on
the Gnosucs at the society's next meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
Mems Club Entertains Friends.

The Mems Club of the Temple Baptist
Church gave a reception and entertainment
to its friends IN the parlors of the church
last night. There were several pleasing
numbers by an orchestra. under the lead
ership of Mr.. B. F. Gottwals; select read
ing by Major Tweedale, baritone solos by
Messrs. Roland Rhoderick and Herbert d.
Lawson and violin selections by Mr.. Har-
rison. At the conclusion of the entertain
ment the guests were invited to the gaily
decorated banquet room, where a feast of
good things was provided.
The president, Mr.. VIM. T. S. Curtis act
ed as chairman of the reception committee,
Mr.. E. P. Rhoderick as chairman Of the
committee on refreshments, while Messrs.
F. r. Rhodes and Harold Deland had
charge of the committees on entertain
ment and decorations, respectively.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
Only Politician in the Dock.

Simon Booker, colored democrat from
montgomery county, Md, was the only
politician in the dock at the Police Court
this morning.
I'm guilty." was the reply made by ST.
mon when he was arraigned on a charge OF
disorderly conduct.
He was making a speech at the corner
OF 9Th street and Pennsylvania avenue last
night, Policeman Lee reported to Judge
Kimball.
What was his condition." the court
asked.
He had been drinking, and was using
profanity and"
1 was just telling the people," Simon in
terrupted, that 1 had voted the straight
democratic ticket, but it's wrong when
they say I used bad language"
Five dollars" was the courts decision,
and Simon stepped back with bright pros
poets Of spending half month on the
farm in default of payment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
Drink Kenny's Teas and Coffees.
co Stores.

Highest quality.
Lowest prices.
Prompt deliveries. GO Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
The Nordica Concert.

There is every indication that Lillian
Nordica and the Metropolitan Opera House
Orchestra will be greeted by a full house
on the occasion of the concert at Conven-
ton Hall next Tuesday night. Nordica is
now at the very zenith of her fame. This
will be her only appearance in Washington
this season, and there is no singer more
popular here. She will be assisted by the
Metropolitan Opera House Orchestra, an
organization which it is always a delight
to listen to. Mr.. j. S. Duss will be the
conductor and Nahan Frankie the concert
master. Duss is a musical enthusiast
whose fame as a conductor was gained by
his mastery handling of a military band,
and who has increased his reputation by
his command of the present orchestra.
agency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
"Under Two Flags. "

The enormously successful New York
Academy of Music version Of Ouida's great
novel, Under Two Flags with Miss Jane
Remark as Cigarette, will be presented at
the Columbia next Monday. All the strik-
ing and interesting episodes of the story
have been clearly accumulated by Paul NJ.
Potter who is responsible for the dramati-
cation, and a very elaborate scenic back
ground has been provided. The impressive
Shallala Gorge scene, with the terrific sand
storm that sweeps against the mountain as
Cigarette rides madly up the steep and
rocky pass on horseback, never fails to
make profound impression.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
Vaudeville.

Comedy will dominate the Chase bill next
week, and the offerings will embrace John
ny and Emma Ray, Jessie Couthoui. George
w. Day. the Montrose troupe Of acrobats.
the Columbian Trio, in musical novelties;
A. D. Robbins. bicyclist; Eddie Mack, in
his eccentric base ball dance, and vitagraph
pictures. The Rays, who attained wide
spread notoriety as funmakers in "a Hot
Old Time" will submit their condensed
comedy sketch. casey, the Fireman"
Jessie Couthoui Is coincidence of repute.
The Montrose troupe, comprising six Aus
trian acrobats, will present speciality that
Is said to be the acme of skill and daring
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
Pleasure Club BANQUET.

The Capitol Pleasure Club, an organiza-
ton composed of employees of the Capitol
building, gave its annual banquet last
night at Irving's Hall, 40 D street South
east. The president Of the club, together
with the following committees, had
charge of the affair:
Finance-N. G. Robinson, L. A. Wiles
X. H. Coates and T. E. Barton.
Reception. w. Evans, Jacol skins
A. B. Thomas, Chas. Carter, L. w. Pulies
w. j. Smith, George "A. Johnson and Fred
Douglas.
REFRESHMENTS. E. Dent, J. A. Savoy
B. Hudnell and Robert Coates.
Tables-Clinton johnson, A. L. Lucas
William Hockins, Charles Christian, R.
H. Neale and B. c. Lee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
ANNUAL MEETING.
Southern Relief Society Chooses Officers
for Ensuing Year

The Ladies of the Southern Relief So
ciety held their annual election last even
ing in the parlors of the Arlington Hotel.
An unusually large number of the mem
bers were present, and very enthusa site
meeting was held.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year: President, Mrs Carolyn
r. Nash; vice presidents, Mrs. Ella Rust
Smith, Mrs Kate X. Henry Mrs B. B.
Macaboy Miss Susan Hetzel; recording
secretary, Miss Susan F. Cook; correspond
ing secretary, Mrs. S. Sprigg Belt; treas
urer, Mrs. c. D. Merwin: historian, Mrs.
Greenwood Stanley; executive committee,
Mrs. William L. Chambers, chairman: Mrs.
l.. D. LorenZ, Mrs. A E. Johnson Mrs. E.
C. Dashiel, Mrs. WON Pike; relief commit
tee, Mrs D. C. Ludlow. chairman; Mrs.
Augustus Jackson, Mrs. c. West, Mrs. Geo.
Howard, Mrs. Ella Boudin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
Cost Each Combatant $40

Alfred Fiorella and Guisippa Gavardina,
rival Italian organ grinders, had heated
discussion yesterday afternoon near the
corner of North Capitol and Decatur
streets because one yentured on the 9TH
ers territory The men came to blows,
and Fiorella used a club on his fellow
countryman's head. The latter had to go
to the Homeopathic Hospital to have his
injuries dressed.
Policeman Siebert placed both men I'M
der arrest on charge of ARRAY, but they
to appear in the Police Court this morn
ing, and the security was declared to be
forfeited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Randall lire for landings to Colonlai
Beach and Maddox creek at am
Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 a. m. and l:i5 pm.
Steamer Norfollr for Fortress Monroe
and Norfolk at $50 pm.
Steamer EsteIle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at am.
Weems lire for Baltimore and river land
ingS at pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
A bad cold; a good
d octor. Aver s
Cherry PICTORIAL.
''Thamks." ,o, Aver s. Co.
SUDDENLY EXPIRES.
Miss E. j. Flynn's Death Occurs in B
and O. Depot

Miss E. ]. Flynn died suddenly last night
while being wheeled through the Baltimore
and Ohio depot in an invalid chair. She
had been under treatment for dropsy In
ST. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore. Accom-.
panied by nurse she came over on a late
train yesterday to return to her home at
70S Sd street northeast, and died as stated
DIR. o. H. Coumbe was summoned to the
depot and few minutes later Miss Flynn $
family physician. DR.. John Cole, arrived
He gave the necessary death certificate,
and the body of the woman was removed to
her late home. Miss Flynn was a native OF
this city. She was fifty-four years old
Her funeral will probably take place to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
Madame Yale's Lecture.

Madame Yale entertained and instructed
n very large section of the womanhood of
washington yesterday afternoon with her
lecture on the secret of youth and beauty
at the New National Theater Madame
Yale's lecture was divided into three parts
and was devoted to physical culture how
to walk and the proper manners for the
drawing room. There was musical pro-
gram. arranged with special reference to
the subjects of the lecture Madame Yale
changed costumes several times during
the progress Of her lecture. each of which
was charming in it's turn and each more
attractive than that which preceded it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
deserted at the Atari

Percy Williams big scenic production,
Deserted at the Altar" will be at the
Academy next week. The company in
cludes Pierce Kingsley, so long and favor
ably known with I'm Old Kentucky" Chas
M. Young, eccentric comedian, who was
with Edna May in "The Girl From Up
There" Little Miss Nettie Trebaud, SOU
brette, and others. church choir is in
troduced and the scenery is notably elab-
crate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
This Will Interest MANY.

F. w. Parkhurst, the Boston publisher,
says that If any one afflicted with rheu-
matism in any form, or neuralgia will send
their address to him at S04-6O Winthrop
building. Boston. Mass, he will direct them
to a perfect cure. He has nothing to sell
or give only tells you how he was cured
after years of search for relief. Hundreds
have tested it with success.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
Increase in Water Supply Granted.

Messrs. James F. Barber and NJ 1. Well
Ter recently wrote the Commissioners ask
ing that st. Joseph's Asylum on H street
near 10th be allowed 1000 gallons of water
a day. Water Registrar George F. Green
in his report on the matter, states that in
1899 an allowance OF 5000 gallons of water
daily was granted the institution for ninety
seven inmates. At the present time, it is
stated, there are 1872 inmates, and the
water registrar recommends that the re-
quest for increase be granted.
This recommendation has been approved
by the Commissioners
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-04
Improving Fish Commission Station.

A large force of mechinics is at work at
the Bryants Point station of the United
States fish commission repairing and over
hauling the buildings and machinery. 1t is
stated that the fish Matching house is to be
enlarged before the opening of the next
shad and herring propagating season. Mr..
H. x. Bliss. who has the farm adjoining the
fish commission station on the south, is
building a log bulkhead along the river
front of his property, and will shortly be-
gin the erection of a small landing place
there.