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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-15
GIRLS FRIENDLY.

The Girls Friendly met as usual last
night and were taught a new stitch
on the Raffia baskets. 1t is very in
~terestlng work and will be very nice
for holiday presents, as some of the
girls have already finished their first
baskets, and the flower pots and Raffia
baskets are we'll under way.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-15
CHURCHES.
Woodrow M. E.

What is known as Old Peoples Day,
will be celebrated in the Woodrow M.
E. church Sunday. In the morning
the regular service will be held. At
Q O'Clock in the afternoon a general
Glove Feast" will be held. At 8
O'Clock public service addressed by
Ira K. Morris.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-15
DETECTIVES HERE.

Two detective %sergeants from the
New York Central office, paid a visit
to Tottenvjlle yesterday. They were
sent down to do a little spy work on
the local police force.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-15
NEW JERSEY MP. CONFERENCE

It is expected that there will be
many changes made among the MIN
listers of the Methodist Protestant
churches, at the sixty-seoond session
of the New Jersey annual conference
of the same, which will be held at
the M. P. church of Westville, Octob-
or 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-15
MOTHERS MEETING.

The mothers meeting is being held
in st. Marks church, Pleasant Plains,
this afternoon. After a business
session the audience will be addressed
by Superintendent Mrs. Della Porter.
Following this refreshments will be
coruod
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-15
THE LOST
Details of the Wreck of thu
err Joseph Mnnta.

err Joseph Mnnta.
PROVINCETOWN, Mass, Oct. ID
A second cablegram was received from
Fayal in further confirmation of the
loss of the whaling schooner Joseph
Manta and, in addition, giving the
names of the crew, all of whom were
lost, and its statement that four bod
les, as yet unidentified, had been re-
covered.
The Manta sailed from Fayal on Oct.
8 and apparently ran into the gale
which a day or two after swept the
British isles and the coast of France.
She was thrown upon the northern end
of Pico and totally wrecked, with all
on board. The hull of the vessel was
discovered on Monday, and four bod
les have been washed ashore.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-15
Strike Breaking Miners.

CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo, Oct. 15.-
Eighty-two miners arrived from Ceur
d'Alene and will take the places of
strikers in the mines of this district.
There was a large crowd at the Victor
station when thu newcomers alighted
from the cars, Nut no demonstration
made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-15
WAS LARGELY ATTENDED.

The funeral of the late Mrs. Patrick
Campion, which took place yesterday
from st. Mary's church, Rev. Father
Brady officiating, was very largely
attended.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-15
HARD AT 1T.

The Bentley Dramatic Society is
hard at work getting the plans for the
play, "Above the Clouds" They
hope to be able to give it in K. of P.
Hall next month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-15
Mordec.i Thomas Kil1ed.

B~IGGHAMTON, N. Y, Oct. 49,
Mordecai Thomas was instantly killed
by falling down an elevator shaft in a
wholesale dry goods establishment in
his city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-10-15
POSTAL SCANDAL TRIALS.
John j. Ryan. the Alleged Brfber,
ON the stand.

CINCINNATI, o., Oct. 15.-Standing
States district c2frt room in the trial
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19

II believe that fully rs, 600 acres of
unproductive land adjacent to Pueblo
will soon be reclaimed from the CON
struction of state canal No. l." said
f. H. Frankenburg. who is member
of the committee appointed to work
for the passage of a bill now pending
before the Legislature providing for
the construction of this canal. For
mer Senator Johnston of Fremont
county is in Denver also working for
the bill, and is being paid by the citi :
zens of Fremont county. Pueblo has
been asked to join in the movement to
carry the bill to successful passage.
Denver News.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19
Texas

The land of cotton and Magnolias.
The principal and most popular resorts
in the Lone Star State, TO which very
low rate round trips are made, are
San Antonio-quaint and beautiful;
where the famous Silver
King" affords excellent sport for the
fisherman; Galveston-th the island city,
made more beautiful since the storm
of two years ago. Texas has most
delightful winter climate. For rates
and train schedules call on the local
railroad agent or write I. E. Fisher,
g. P. A. Colo. & Southern Ry., Den.
YER. II
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19
AS One Who Knows.

Editor Walton, of the Lexington
Ky. Democrat, is said to be an au-
thority on kissing. In a recent edi-
torial on the subject, he said; "a
kiss without the full consent and par
ticipation of the kissee sis as insipid
as cold soup, and unpalatable as fian-
mel cakes and as juiceless as baled lay
or cotton batting.
There are probably few who would
have the termerity tG gainsay Editor
Walton in any point of this osculatory
analysis He writes exactly like a
man who knows what he is talking
about-like one who had been there.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19

rne presbyetrian m'd-weeN .nan
n;obt was attended by ni''' VA
eighty persons. Prof h'S,', 's,a rsaaips.
GOnap ras chorus rehearsal was p'rti',p@'s~ "sr.
to,ty.fve, while two 7'o-'
in by a lo.s IN the audience enioy'nE
sons .aa .nirised @ singing. Preparations vnD 10
.,a reviyal go on faifhi'i'S
ore simultaneoqs Iy3i1ngap: s91Tasa we, we,
central division at the home of tn
Misses Vickers, West Main; and tn
interested ones of West Florence wit
Mr.. and Mrs. O. w. BraiDerd, &c
Wilson avenue. Representatives {
the young peoples society will lea
tonight.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19
II. R. LUTES

M D, a MooANDLEss. vioe-r's''
M. B. 10y Cashier c..0,er
" e. MITCHELL. Ass
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19
Flour, Flour, Flour.

The celebrated White Loaf per
hundred Sl.95
Guaranteed the Best or your
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19

,,,ood is cleanseo' ather results
saitshsSg blood, Se1,s' are perfectly and per-
,nanently cured .a with that dreaded
rFor three Yen - writes Mrs koepp ppr Pierce's
disease nvI was told 70 aid and af-
man, Oregon discovery. when was perrna;;
Golden Mea,,e fourteen bottles ircr % stopped
ter had "a taN II has been yeai ,.ner appeared
! nenty cured. sdieine and it has neSnaerfui cure
taking your ny your medicine a,;S viii take it
! since. thihs th.,,srs suffering as J a,''
and hope, ;oued o,nd Of their SUFFERING ah,e cures
and be Of the most reI,ai eIaai discovery"
Some hv U Golden Medical p,s'o
rI win i2p;eree's Golden me1n,d snnda Pocahonta
take Or, Dr. las Murphy '. o, of chronic scrouli
writes ME- II has cured me mad doctored 10
CO. lows loie years standing; g;,,nleteiy DISCOURAGE
,e the tr9uoa ehronc diarrhea ip than ever w'
also haa haS sith health nowoo:e.ee''s Golden Medic
= in my life oT,n ytoek several bottles
O. ~, before stoppeu wColden Me
Accept nS There is nothing not ,sas ns
ical nSn p'Sf for diseases oil 'A
r,e IS Hood and lungs, rt Pellets cure
e. DIS DE- and sick headache
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19
Can Goods.

2 Cans Apricots, Craps, Green
Gage, Egg Plum, Peaches or
Pears 20
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19

The state land board at a meeting
yesterday, acting on the advice of At
torney General Miller, took decided
stand on the question of renting cul
tivated state school lands, raising the
price of rentals 100 per cent. 1t is
estimated that these cultivated school
lands in the northern part of the state,
at Greeley. Fort Collins, Fort Nor
gan, Loveland and other points, ag
gregate about 20. 600 acres and the
rental price has been raised from 30
cents a year per acre to 60 cents.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19

Passengers going to Chicago and
east of Chicago should bear in mind
that the new through train service of
the Union Pacific and Chicago, Mil
he union passenger station, Canal
and Adams streets, Chicago. which is
in the heart of the city and from
which eastern line trains depart
hotels and business houses 36. 80
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs: 0har.es- ----.-1---''vir'r
rur Mrs s. j. Tanner on East Fourth
street, Friday night for the benefit of
their treasury. They still owe few
dollars and as base ball time is ap-
preaching will need some money to
buy the necessary apparatus. Come
Mt and hear a good musical enter.
tainment and receive the dainty re.
freshments to be served. The pro.
gramme begins at 500. Admission
10 cents. Everybody invited.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19

The Santa Fe Will have Colonist
tickets to California on sale April LIST
to June 10Th inclusive. at rate of $25.
1t will pay you to wait for our rates.
Service unsurpassed. A. G.. Palmer,
Agent. If
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19
Notice.

All members of Florence camp No.
3S, w. o. W. are requested to be
present at the meeting Thursday even
ing, Feb. 18th, 1903 Business of i'm
portance. BY order of the lodge,
44.45 G.. P. NIX, Clerk.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19

50OWo o 4
ing blotches ana 40
bleuiishes. IN
q e neral the
e Cause Of these
eruptions Is I'M
pure blood. o! d..,s
DR.. Pierce, :
Golden Medicai' i
discovery puri'
hes the blood
and re nj Q Y 6
!. the corrupt ac
|, Gu n, ul alto n
A W hi C h eau caus
y disease. VINE
AAttl
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19
Would You Think ltY

Would thins i + I, RS.sifs.ss ne fses j
:ssa sss sss sss
s ssasty as,' d,spgsnttsasa ls {sss e
,,ot seldom when '"~ shows dishgn,
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19
:. purely Personal :


-Alva Koontz returned ''
Pueblo. - Canon
Ben stotts was down from
City today. canon City !
this afternoon. preh,o
last night on No. :. .ert
3 Mr. and Mrs z. l. i''
f . Canon this afternoon !,
~ tevens of Cripple Creek :
visiting Mrs F. W. N'S0"
days. 70 Cano
.n;s evening on eccies'as''s'
business Grim
Creek yesterday after a S''''
nother Mt Coal Greek
Charles Neely re'''n y
e' -, from trip to 'en''
n,en % and Mr.. and Mrs. Ko0H'A
an in the capital cits'
Harry Champion has ''N o.
position with the o'' ,na pr,
omrapy made vacant by '"' ~
ton of A. J. Harris 10 W.
office. q,
Rev Thomas Andrew % =
Greek aud former pastor ol Wv ,oa,
900. church here was IN .,ns hands
.,,eep trains shaking NAM m
o,ooo sr,euds. He had been 70
.s;st in the dedication %
KING ASSIST
church.
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19

rnsre,s a good time o0n,oe
Morgan hall, Easter M0noay ,,,n,,rs will
patner Edmund says particulars
be announced later,
The Florence daily tribune., 1903-02-19
Jones Grocery GOETHE Comissary Of the People.

We the following prices which will bemone, in Your pocket and
prices ehaged The prices good for all week
New-York tribune., 1903-03-29
DELIGHTS OF NASSAU.

Nassau, Bahamas. March "A (SpeciaD-Thc sea
at Nassau Is keeping up we'll so far as num-
bers go; and while there fewer entertainments
than there fortnight ago. there is still nuch
going The March weather has been perfect Tor
sailing and the harbor Is full OF little craft Cruis
ing about among the yachts that lie at anchor near
the Colonial The latest OF the many yachts t"
enter Nassau is the Iris OF the New-fork Yacht
Club. the steamer belonging TO W G. Spauidns, ot
Boston.
Since the close Of the Florida East Coast Golf
Tournament there has been decline in golf en-
thusiasm. and an average of three tournaments a
week has made the links lively. Just noW there =
a good deal Of interest taken in cricket. The Amer
lean visitors have not vet been lured into playing
oTce oe fop M sce OF = eg1 ecsy tds When the
Nassau women's team plays The Engilsn ana
play fair game There has been good deal "l
tennis playing not only at the hotel courts nut
and year without It's ever degeneratir@ INT" q
Nassau noVeity ~f" Of court golf its sea bathin .
sailing. its tennis. and cricket Nassau h1~ '''.--
siderable claim TO being athletic winter r"-'"i
Turtle dinners are assuming the proportions ~
fad There is negro woman who has great l",t
reputation cook, and who serves the deie"tahi'
Of her ~ hosts los Of visitors This year few visitor
have left the island without an experience "f m
her cooking, although some there be who find tn
1S Sor OF theme ene beTe are Two %
also about town who possess strange ski! IN the
matter of fish chowder. and 1t is the proper thing
to take party out in a sailboat landing "n som
one of the many Gays for luncheon at which n"
piece de resistance is chowder prepared according
TO some cherished recipe
guest at Nassau. He is accompanied hy his tTi"ni.
Frederick Brunswick; Of New, YORK: and is makInE
an extended stay The Earl and Countess ~.
Radnor have gone away with Lady Latham TF-
Hon and Mrs. DalzelI. Senator and Mrs Burrows
and Mr.. and Mrs Payne are At Nassau Among
New-Yorkers Mr.. and Mrs C. +: Rad 'il'
Misses Marjorie and Florence Rand. - BurnhaEl.
Samuel Queen Brown and Miss Brown Mrs.. + c.
Bsnedct is prOloHEinE her stay. ana HdS bee
much benefited by the climate Charles l. Tar0an
and Miss NJ. c. TaP2an are also at Nassau Tor
brief visit.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-29
MODERN CANNIBALS.
Belg;aa Explorers Say They Erist in
africa To-day.

Brussels. March 15-Heart-rending reports are in
circulation Just concerning alleged oaroarlc
crseltes perretrated upon the native blacks in the
Congo Free State by the Belgian officials who con-
rrol that territory. covering about million square
miles. In Central Africa. The natives Who II IL
ALLEGED, ere held in practical slavery through the
imposition OF heavy taxes. comprise several dis-
ttnct troes. Some Of them are cannioals. as has
been declared again and again by Belgian and
French explorers. Among the most curious and
typical Of the man-eating Congoese tribes are the
N'IAkksras VINO inhabit the extensive regions OF
the Upper Dubanghi.
NJ Charles CSsteliani the well known African
explorer gives an interesting account OF the
N'Lakkarss who alone among the natives OF the
Upper Duhanghi have even primitive form OF
oreanized government and a regular army in which
all able-bodied unmarried must serve This
army is under the direct command of the tribal
chief or Sultan, he is generally known among
Europeans.
The N'LakkaraS who number about twenty-five
thousand. are physically fine looking race ot
and women. tall we'll built and muscular.
With the exception OF warfare, hunting and
dancing. the E'LAkkaras men do absolutely moth
ing. making the women perform all the hard ianor-
The women. though looked upon as slaves are
well treated q rule. They are even allowed TO
have q voice IN the delberative assemblies at
which the general policy Of the tribal government
discussed. The women do all the farming ard
cultivate the maize fields. which yield two crops a
year. They also adopts in brewing beer made
from native hops. OF this beverage the N'Lakka-
ras men and women alike. make an immoderate
Use and # is by far their favorite drink As for
their favorfte food. there is only voice among
the men OF the tribe this subject: it is human
flesh All their enemies killed IN battle. all pris-
oners put to death by order OF the Sultan. are
eaten They consider the flesh Of Europeans
which they rarely have the opportunity to indulge
in. a great delicacy. The N'Iakkaras women are
8 rule. not allowed TO pertake Of these cannibal
feasts but IL is upon them. nevertheless that de-
wolves the duty of preparing the human viands
The N'Lskkaras particularly appreciate the flesh
Of women snd children. which they only partake of
on festive occasions. such at the wedding OF s.
chiefs son or daughter. after the conclusion Of
e treaty with neighboring tribe.
Concerning cannibalism. says NJ. Castellani IT is
mistaken idea suppose that these eating
negroes more ferocious in appearance than
New-York tribune., 1903-03-29

other Conro;ese ahortUInes On the contrary, they
mostly of kindly and good natured dispos-
ton.
Though the Sultan has the powers Of despot,
the medicine men" rule the tribe to great ex-
tent These native physicians, like many OK their
more civilized brethren. are all more or less
charlatans. They have tie reputation, justly de-
served. OF being past masters in the art or prepar
ing poisons. 1t is they who concoct the Judgment
OF God beverages for prisoners accused OF theft,
murder or adultery. The innocence or guilt Of the
accused person depends upon the e1ect OF the
poison. II the beverage has bad results the
prisoner is declared innocent; otherwise he is be
headed on the spot and his body eaten by the men
present at the trial.
Whenever a N'Lakkaras chief falls Ill his at
tendants send at for the medicine men. orders
being given to stop all noise and music in the
village The inhabitants are then mustered to-
gether around the ailing chief. his slaves being
placed in a semi-circle. 1t is taken for granted
that attempt has been made to poison the chief.
and the slave or slaves as the case may be, sus-
pected of the crime are at once put through the
test of the 'jona,' instrument consisting Of two
wooden disks, which have been previously dipped
in water The disks then applied to each
other and the guilt innocence Of the accused
depends upon whether not the two pieces OF
wood stick together If they do adhere TO each
other the slave is charged with the crime. As the
, charge is invariably denied. chicken is then put
through the poison test. If the chicken survives
the prisoner is declared innocent. but II the fowl
succumbs the unfortunate slave is Immediately put
to death and his body divided among the men pres
ent the trial.
When a N'I-akkaras CHIEF dies a certain
Der of his slaves PUT to death. If it be
petty chief three victims considered sufficient:
but many thirty slaves sacrificed at
powerful chiefs funeral The men IF the tribe
all assemble for the funeral three days after the
chiefs death. A grave is dug in the mountain
side adjoining the tonbs of the chiefs ancestors:
the corpse. after being carefully wrapped in
Ieoqards skin is placed in the grave. The Sultan
then orders the slaves and wives Of the departed
be strangled and their corrses to be placed
alongside the body Of their departed lord and
master.
After the funeral the chiefs eldest buys
a goat and keeps it shut up IN 4 pen his
hut. The soul Of The late chief is supposed to
have entered the goat and nobody. under penalty
of death. must harm the animal The NIlakkaras
have a number of quaint superstitions; they be
lieve in the transmigratiOn of souls in good and
evil spirits and in ghosts But the conception
of a supernatural being creator of the world, has
never entered their minds Columbia is TO them
the lord of the elements and IS supposed to be
kind and good natured spirit well disposed toward
New-York tribune., 1903-03-29
rHE CAT CAME BACK.

Cats said to possess nine lives. and they do
possess a remarkable tenacity OF life. village
policeman owns a very large Persian tom-an in
veterate poacher-whose beautiful taWny had
saved his life many times when after young rah-
bits The keepers knew him. but did not kill him
he had never been seen near the coyerts. mile
distant Recently this cat missing. and when q
week had elapsed theIpoliceman concluded that his
pet had been shot. On the tenth day there re-
turned to the village a who had done seven
days hard in default Of paying fine. He had
set some snares on the night Of his arrest. and
upon his release found the policeman 8 in one
of them. The poor creature was in pitiabIe con-
ditiOn. the wire having caught him around the
iofnE. Instead of revengfng himself upon the
bobby who had locked him up. that poacher
leased the poor anfxsal-too feeble to Standard
carried him to his owners cottage Ginger has
been nursed back to restored health, in spite OF
those terrible days of torture and starvation
which he had endurcd.-Qllustrated sDortInE and
Dramatic News.
New-York tribune., 1903-03-29
THE NEW DEPUTY POLICE COMMISSIONER.
CHARACTERISTICS OF EX-1SSEHBIIH4N GHER4RDE
DAVIS TIGOROL'S FOE TO EVIL.

Most ~ the Nev-Yo-k members have gone
home to-lay .Pe..rs sort Of strange 10 me that
you don't rtk@ d run down ycDdar yourself.
Don't You own a 10y of Broadvay-st2
L have missed only one days session in tina
four years that I have been here" vas tina
answer. and III never miss another one Il can
help il"
What happened to YER
War and here -he Nev-Tork legislator Just
sucCeAded in holding up a bill which provided
Jhat all strretcarS should have sPittoons- Tha
bill WAS laid aside.
That was 2 bad bill" said Mr. Davis, cheeks
ing it of in his notebooks But YOU asked me-
what happened: Why. in my first year here
missed Friday session. only to see in the papers
-2exr morning -H.- IN Assembly had passed d
hill which 1 had been fighting whole month
1t had been laid aside and then. IN my absence,
raI.~d up and SteaIthiiy passed
Last year Mr.. DI-l~ u..- made chairman OF
the COMMITTEE uu Forests. Tr was quite a sur
prise ?. several ur-Srac- rl"usuars. who thought
that JF-l~ know ,.G-. oF ..nuo:rr,stt stood them
in good stead f,r rh- appointments one even
took 5irou h.n.S-.s ro ask Mr. Davis how
Sp-af-r Nixon Haup-u-I pink him out. to
" h,h -..- :..~uh-r from Lost Thirty -ntnth-st-'
replied
I'm sur- ! can. ,-u y"a- The only forest IN
my district .s Bryant Ps.rk. and I'm sure don't
know much about the trees in it,
'.I'H tell YOU Why Davis Is chairman inter-
ruptei Il burIy Tamu:any member from below
Fourt-eur.I->t
The up-Sga;e and the Neqv-Yo members both
manifested SOM surprise Uhi"h was the more
increased when rhe D-uucrat added
The Governor - afr-~ reforming The Forestry
push. With Davis -~ sH,sf~rrIu there amt going
20 D.. no more g:as,i"S
Mr. Davis ha- his lt-s Office on tha ninth floor
of NJ. ~ P.u--Sr.. with windows shat open to
thu South JOAN A. W--k-<. the author OF the
Contrrt Narritg-- Raw. has Offices on the eighth
floor "f No - W..Iaiu-st.. So that If he turns
around from his desk h. an look right across
Pile-st- iuta Mr- DIv.ss v5adoyyS. Prior 70 the
last c.IruIaicl both men were mentioned IS can
didatrs for the nomination for Senator from the
XVIII DIsyrir, instead uf S~u.cor EIsbers, who
was working for d r-n"uii.itEor-
4 hear ypu are EoIn- -u rJIu Cor Senator" re-
marked a friend morning c" Nr Davis after
a brief y!~i, e., the law. grr-S urfir-
'Wher- diI y,. h".r that Vas the quiet re-
s.ous--
In the ANN Co~u-.. auI alsr heard that
W+ekrs over rha~- Is ~ tH- raca against YOU"
Then then can l-. uo truth in The story re-
piled ne AssaunIyra.u. -s he brushed back
few stray heirs -Nos:E-r NJ. We-kas nor have
taken Rev, ot.ir.-- as y.-~ ,,.d So saving Sr.
Davis bowed coward rt.. wind W. ~ the same
time rh- sn..l.rs, Ctr.. aC Mr. W-rkas disappeared
from m. v.uInr, f,~"s~ IN" stree