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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
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IOWA REPUBLICANS GIVE UP
TARIFF REFORM IDEA.
FLANK In Platform Makes II Certain
That the Party Means to Add to the
Already Onerous Burdens Of the
People.

The late Republican convention of
Iowa declared that duties that are
TOO low should be increased and
duties that are too high should be
reduced
That is to say. in the judgment of
the Republican platform builders OF
Iowa there are duties that are too
low and should be increased. In any
revision of tariff schedules. according
to Iowa protectionists. duties must be
raised as well as lowered.
Gov. Cummins was forced upon this
platform much against his wii,.When
he last discussed the tariff in Du
buque, Iowa. he declared his fealty to
the shelter of monopoly plank in the
previous deliverance of Iowa Repub-
licans and gave pledge that the
party would adhere to the Iowa idea"
despite the high tariff faction.
When that once famous, but now
obsolete idea" was promulgated, the
author of which is Gov. Cummns, Col.
Henderson contemptuously remarked:
Let the new lights shine awhile" He
knew then. as Republicans all know,
that the new lights would be incon-
tinently eXtinguished. He knew that
the protectees of Pennsylvania and
Rhode Island would dictate the tariff
plank.
The rank and file of the Republican
party approved the Iowa idea" but
they had no voice in making the plat
FORM Mr.. Cummins in his acceptance
speech gave his adhesion to the pro-
tectionist idea in the following strong
phrase: Il give my approval to the
platform in every sentence, in every
line, in every word and in every let
ter" He sought the nomination for
governor and he paid the price reluct-
antly, but with apparent cheerfulness.
If the electorate of Iowa approve
the doctrine enunciated in the Iowa
platform they will be stopped from
making any complaint against legal
lied robbery.
The suggestion that some duties are
too low and should be increased is sig
nificant. No Republican Congress ever
reduced the customs duties. For fifty
years preceding 1870 the average rate
of duty was 80 per cent; for the five
succeeding years it was 451a per cent
and for 1870 it was AZ per cent. The
present average is about 81 per cent.
1t will be observed that customs
duties have mounted higher and high
CT every decade and yet we are told
by Iowa Republicans. willing tools of
Eastern manufacturers. that some
duties are not high enough. The lin.
liant" trusts are clamorous for protec-
ton. The poor things cannot get on
without exacting tribute from the con-
srmers of the West. They have not
yet reached the degree of strength and
maturity at which they can maintain
themselves without taking part of
the earnings of the people
The Iowa platform, of which Sen
ator Allison is the reputed author,
makes evident the purpose of the Re-
publican party to add to the burdens
borne by the mass of the people by
increase of customs taxes.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
IT'S A cosBLEsroNE CHURCH.
An Unusual Edifice Put Up by the
Baptists Of Elmhurst, L. !.

Built of cobblestones and on lines
suggested by an old monastery OF
feudal times the new Baptist Church
at Elmhurst, L. L.. is one of the most
novel bits of church architecture on
Long Island. The church stands on
Whitney avenue and ever since its
picturesque walls began to take shape
it has attracted attention. Thousands
of passengers travelling to and fro by
trolley and railroad have wondered at
the quaint structure.
II is fifty years since Baptist con-
gregation existed in the vicinity of
Elmhurst, which was formerly the old
village of Newtown. Following the
close of the civil war the Baptist So
ciety in that village dissolved and
two years ago the Rev. William j..
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sea SERPENT Chased Him.

Sea Serpent Chased Him.
Grover Wehnes, the 18-year-old son
of President Conrad Wehnes OF the
Geneva, N. Y. common council. is
telling of an experience he had a few
days ago with a Seneca lake sea
serpent.
He says he was sailing his yacht
near Kashong Point, when the boat
was slowed down by an obstruction.
He lifted the centerboard, and as
the boat went ahead he says he saw
the serpent astern. 1t was as big as
a shark, round in body and had great
yellow eyes. 1t kept up with the
yacht for half mile, when it sank.
Il wouldn't take that trip again foy
$780," he said.-New York World.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04

A recent drowning at Biddeford,
Me-, recalls the old legend Of the
curse put upon the Saco river by the
Indian squaw whose papoose was
thrown from one of the cliffs in THE
Narrows," by white men who wanted
to see if it could swim. That curse
was. as the legend has it, that no year
should pass without at least three
white victims of the river. There
have already been two this summer.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
Could Not Stand the Silence.

A servant girl who was taken by a
family into a quiet country place for
the summer last week, after a few
days announced to her mistress that
she didn't like it. and would be goin'
home the next day." On being ques-
toned as to the causes for her dislike
she said, well, have to pull the
hedclothes about my head and ears to
shut out the dead silence Of the night,
and | can't stand it any longer"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
Gates on Norway Roads.

Gates at frequent intervals bar the
country roads in Norway, and are a
nuisance to travellers, who have to
leave their vehicles and open the bar
riers. These distractions mark the
boundaries of farms, or separate the
cultivated sections from the waste
lands.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
A Cosmopolitan Thorouqhfare.

A Japanese family have opened a
pretty log cabin near Magnolia, Mass,
for the sale of their waves. Right
across is the Indian store and not far
away a Spanish tea house. Close by,
too, is an exhibit Of oriental tapestries
and jeweled trinkets, while a He
brew tailor who presses pants all day
long completes a cosmopolitan group
of storekeepers.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
Lightning Moves Heavy Bed.

Lightning entered Springfield
Mass, house one day last week, and
by a curious freak it moved heavy
bed, which was pushed against the
wall, we'll out into the middle of the
room, but did not injure it in the least
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
MAIDENS OF MUSCLE
MODERN GIRL NOT OF THE
CLINGlN0 VINE VARIETY.
Robust, Independent and Fearless,
She Can Row a Boat or Figure In
Athletic Games After the Men OF
Her Set Give Up.

The clinging ivy and the sturdy oak
idea has received it's quietus. The
fragile woman, nuch adored and
courted by men, is thing of the past.
Much to the regret of the men, per-
haps, has all this happened. 1t may
be that they long for return Of the
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
Mexico Has Good Idea.

A few weeks ago mention was
made of the method now in use In
Mexico by which forecasts are sent
free by post. Further details are
now given, with specimens Of the
postmarks. BY the new arrangement
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
Effectixe Coon rrapplnu.

Aubdon Phillips of Glover, VT, re-.
Gently sent away over thirty hand.
some coon skins, most of them of his
own trapping, with an order to make
them into coat.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04

Weather Postmarks Used In Mexico.
each envelope passes through the
general postofiice in the City of Mexi-
co, and is there stamped with the
forecast of the weather for the fol-
lowing day. This forecast is issued
from the head meteorological Office in
Mexico city.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
BRIDGE to Have Lonu span.

Quebec's cantilever bridge, now I'M.
der construction across the st. Law
renee river, will have one span Of
1900 feet. The longest span now In
use is one of lilo feet in the firth
VI Forth bridge, Scotland.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04

The latter Is gotten. rid of all too
easily. A few weeks of enforced in
door life will accomplish that.
The tennis girl is still familiar
figure on the lawns of her country
home. for the game is as popular IS
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04
coIncIdence In Ace Of Popee.

Pope Plus X. is the same age as wAA
aeo XIII. when the latter was elected
IS.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-09-04

This sketch was made by Edwin A.
Abbey on the back of a card in an
swer to request for his autograph.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
PUBLIC OPINION

Editor Evening News:
For fifteen years the Salvation Army
has done q quiet and etrt"fnr work IL
our city. Much of this wolk is u--
known to u citizens AID does not
come into public notice. The street
singing and preaching which in pleas
ant weather always attracts large
crowds, is preliminary to religious
services which are held nightly in
their hall, LOG Smith street. Here the
services are enthusiastic and marked
with great religious fervor. Many
conversions are made of persons who
have been regarded as hopeless. The
army has been most successful in re-
claiming d~runkards; fine men who
were given up even by their friends
have i'll the past few weeks been put
on their feet and are now earning
good wages. The workers know every
home of want and restitution IN our
city, and there are at least M hun
dred Of them. These scenes of suffer
ing are visited and means used to
satisfy the hunger of the inmates.
Clothing and shoes, besides food are
bestowed, and fuel is provided.
Some time little children are found
as has been the case recently in our
city, whose parents are incorporate.
The children are taken to q home for
shelter and training, and where men
and women have lost hope they are
sent to n of the western farm colon
les. The annual Christmas dinner is
quite an event and will bring cheer
this year to perhaps two hundred per-
sons. To the success of this dinner
members of all churches cheerfully
contribute. So firm a hold has the
army in our city that the other day
one of our prominent citizens said to
Ensign Wiseman, Il am a busy man
and do not have time to investigate
the cases of poverty, but whenever
you find one let me know and l will
aid you in the charity necessary"
INTERESTED.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
WINNER IS
KNOWN HERE.

Young Walthour, who won the six
day bicycle race at Madison Square
Garden, which ended Saturday night,
and thereby winning ST., 800 for him
self and partner Munroe, is we'll
known in Perth Amboy. Walthour is
a trick bicyolist and summer before
last he came to this city to do stunts
at one of the local play houses. For
one week he exhibited at the Post
Office corner every night and in the
morning he gave an exhibition on
Jefferson street.
Many sporting men from this city
and T%ottenville went to the Garden
early Saturday afternoon. They say
that it was so packed that it was al
most impossible to get standing room.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
DRUM FISH
FOUND HERE

The body of a drum fish was washed
ashore at Cooper's dock yesterday
afternoon. This is the first one seen
here for O long time, although one
was caught at South Amboy not long
ago.
The drum fish are the dread of the
oystermen for they will eat all of the
oysters. They have a mouth with a
pair of crunchers with which they
crack all oysters.
The body, which fioated in yester-
day, was viewed by a number OF
oystermen who said that it must have
been out in the bay, and was most
likely hit on the head with an oar OF
some other heavy instrument. and was
killed, and then f1oated ashore.
The body was about four feet long
and the cruncher was quite large.
The oystermen are hoping row thai
the cold weather Is here that IT vii.
keep the drum fish away.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
Baptist Church Notes.

Trustees have their monthly meet
ing tonight.
Tomorrow night the B. Y. P. U.
will meet at the PASTORS homo Ill
Kearny avenue at 7.15 o'clock to
march in q body to attend the Young
NJ piles rally In a the Presbyterian
C arch.
Wednesday night after a short pray
er service tho annual business meeting
of the church will be held.
THURSDAY night tho officers and
teachers of the Sunday School will
meet at the pastor 'sshouse at s O'Clock
for the annual election of officers.
Next Sunday morning will be a
special Christmas service. The pastor
will preach. At night Rev. Charles
H. Cook. superintendent Of the
National General Committee on Chris
tian Stewardship, will speak. There
will be special music at both services.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
LOCAL ITEMS.
Harry Mendel spent yesterday with
his friend in New YORK.

Harry Mendel spent yesterday with
his friend in New YORK.
Mrs. Tyroler, of New York, is visit.
ing her son at 172 Brighton avenue.
Mrs. Klusendorf, of Brighton ave-
nue., who has been entertaining her
daughter for a week, has returned to
her home in Plainfleld.
Miss Hattie Werger. of 10 Hobart
street, is able to be out again after
being confined to her home with ton
%silitis.
Miss Nellie Darcy will return to
her home, 1862 Brighton avenue, to-
day, after a visit at Carteret.
Miss Sadie Wurger, of State street,
spent Sunday in Newark.
Louis Grimley, of South sAmboy,
has succeeded John Nolan, of Madison
avenue, as chief weigher. for the tank
room department at the Raritan Cop
per works.
William Fredrickson, of Division
street, spent Saturday in New York.
Louis Ernst, of Division street,
spent Sunday in New Brunswick.
John Whitworth has resigned his
position as foreman at the Barber
Asphalt works. He is now in the en-
ploy of Theodore Bloodgood, of Smith
street.
A little girl arrived at the home of
Bradley Harrington, in Kearny ave-
nue., last night.
John Latin, of Washington street,
has entered the employ of the Barber
Asphalt company.
James O'Brien has moved from the
st. John building, Hall avenue, to the
Bollerup building on the same avenue.
Thomas Bollerup has returned to
Perth Amboy from his Western trip.
He looks in the best of health and
to have had a first rate, time.
He will remain in town for q while.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
c. E. SOCIETY
CELEBRATES.

The seventeenth anniversary of the
Christian Endeavor Society, of the
Presbyterian church, of this city, will
be celebrated tomorrow night. The
Young Peoples Society Eof Simpson
M. E., Baptist and Danish NJ. E.
churches will be present, as will also
delegations from Metuchen, Wood
bridge and Tottenville. An address
will be given by the Rev. DR.. J. B.
Shaw, of New York city, who will
take for his subject, "Soul Winning. u
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
A CHARMING NEGLIGEE.

Nothing is SO essential to ones
wardrobe as a negligee-something to
slip on to rest in while in ones bed
room. While making one it is very
little extra trouble and expense to
make it pretty and dainty.
The above gown, of course, makes a
more elaborate gown Of white figured
taffeta with the rutf1es of blond lace;
but the same design made in cheap
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
High Wind Does Damage.

The wind played havoc with many
advertising signs throughout the city
yesterday and last night. The big
signs near the Lehigh Valley railroad
crossing on New Brunswick avenue
were blown down yesterday afternoon
and many of the tin sheets on the
buildings at the Raritan Copper
Works went sailing far out into the
Raritan river. The signs at South
First street were badly weakened,
and some of them are down.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14

materials is also very dainty and
pretty. Made of white organdy. or
dimlty, with a pink rose and foliage
figuring through it, and the rufies OF
Valenciennes lace, it is really lovely.
The gown is made OH q deep yoke,
with the little Jacket made separate
and put on afterward. The skirt
lengths are of plain widths, tucked
down the front and back to about the
knees, with the seam under the arm
shaped a little into the figure.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
COMMITTEE
WILL DECIDE.

Last week the creditors of the Ram
say Shipyard held a meeting in New
York. DR.. W. E. Ramsay, when ask
ed the result, said a committee had
been appointed to determine if the
company can resume active work
The committee will report Monday Of
next week. DR.. Ramsay says the re-
port will probably be favorable ant
work will be commenced in the yart
at once.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
DANA'S BIG FAIR.
Preparation Being Made for the Event
this Week.

Dana Relief Society Is making great
preparations for the fair to be held in
the Dana Building December II, IS,
10. The object is to raise money to
purchase a banner to be dedicated at
the Society's twentieth anniversary
in 1904.
Dana is one of the best known or
CARNATIONS in this city and their fair
promises to be a big event. The
members are working hard. For
sometime they have been making pre-
plrations. Nothing will be left I'M
done for the success of the affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
HELP WANTED
WANTED-SEVERAL

WANTED-SEVERAL persons of
character and good reputation in
each state Zone in this county requir.
ed) to represent and advertise old
established wealthy business house
Of solid financial standing. Salary
S21 weekly with expenses additional,
all payable in cash direct each We'd
nesday from head offices. Horse and
carriage furnished when necessary.
References. Enclose self-addressed
envelope. Colonial, Caxton Build
ing, Chicago. 3302-8-18-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Chris Williamson, of 151 Madi-
son avenue died at her home ut noon
today. She had been i'll about two
weeks with pneumonia. Funeral
arrangements will be made later.
Carolina Moritko, aged five and a
half years, died at the home of her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Steve Moritko,
of 116 Linden street. Interment ill
be made IN St. Stephens Catholic
cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
HENRY E. SAMPSON.

fnry E. Sampson died Friday
t at his home, 229 George street,
Brunswick. He had been i'll for
g time and was eighty-seven years
The funeral was held from the
fence of his daughter, Mrs.
rge J. White, 154 New street, this
fnoon, at 2%ilo'clock.
Mr.. Sampson was at one time a
resident of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
Work is Progressing.

The work of putting the new bridge
OH the p II of the Central railroad,
which runs along the north bank of
the Raritan river, is progressing. The
creek is being filled up with dirt and
q good roadway will soon be the re-
suit.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
Wedding Invitations Gut.

The invitations for the marriage OF
Miss Rose Wagner, of State street, to
Max Wurtzel, also of State street,
have been sent out. The wedding is
to take place on Sunday, December
81. A reception will follow the mar
riage. 1t will be held IN Grand Cen
trial Palace.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
Special Meeting Tomorrow Night.

The Young Mems Hebrew Associa-
ton are to hold a special meeting IN
their new club room, i'll the Grand
Central Palace tomorrow night. AS
this will De a very important meeting
all of the members are asked to
attend,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14

Richard O'Toole, of 437lState street,
died at 4. 80 yesterday af E%rnoon. He
was taken suddenly IN satprday
bconsci6ps, re-
manning so until the end. He is sur
vived by his wife and two children,
Julia. who is attending Normal
school. and John, employed III the
First National Bank.
MI. O'Toole was II of Perth Am
boys most respected citizens. He
came to New York from Dublin, Ire
land, about 1866. About two years
later he settled IN Perth Amboy and
since mat time acquired considerable
property. In 1872 he married the
daughter of Matthew Wheeler, an
other old resident of Perth Amboy.
He engaged in contracting and by his
sound business judgment became the
owner of much real estate. He was a
self made man. His friends and fell
low citizens knew him as a true citi-
zen, generous and whose integrity
was unquestioneu. He was a devout
Catholic.
Mr.. O'Toole was sixty years Of age.
Four years ago he retired from active
business. His health was not good
and h. gave up his vo k. He was a
member of the Catholic Benevolent
Legion and the Knights of Columbus.
Ihe funeral will he held Wednesday.
~ lemn high mass will be observed in
Marv's church. Interment will
in st. Mary's cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
Man and Wife Agree to Part.

John Woodlake, of Watson avenue,
was arrested yesterday on complaint
Of his wife. The two have had trou-
BILE for some time and the woman
claims the mar assaulted her so fire.
quently that she was unable to live
with him. The two agreed to part
and Woodlake was paroled.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
Fireproofer Being Repaired.

The Standard Fire Proofng Com
pany's big steel tuaboat, the Fire
proofer, is on the Raritan dry dock
receiving repairs. The Fireproofer
tows barges loaded with brick, be-
tween the local plant and New York.
She is a modern, up-to-date boa5.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-The ma
tionnl Republican committee, presided
over by Senator NJ. \. Hanna, assem-
bled at the Arlington hotel here and
decided that the next national Hepub-
lfcan convention shall be held at Chi
cago on the Dist day Of June, 1904.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
Hargerty Dies In Hospital.

New Brunswick, Dec. 12.-William
AHagerty, of Woodbridge, who was
committed to Jail on September 18 by
ustiee WyIie for ninety days, died
Saturday at the hospital, where he
hgas removed on Tuesday last, by
er n County Physician Carroll.
was suffering from dropsyy
is being made to locate his
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
Wioma in Commits sion.

The harbor tugboat Wioma, which
has been receiving repairs at the
Raritan dry dock, because of an acct
dent with o Lehigh Valley tug last
week, left the dock Saturday after
loon. Yesterday she took a tow to
Newark and brought one back to this
city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14

METZ, Alsace-Lorraine, Dec. IA. -
Several wagon loads of American bi.
con and Il quantity of oil were destroy
cd in Il fire at the customs shed of the
railway station here. The damage is
estimated at 100000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
Omaha Flour Mill Rurncd.

OMAHA, Ncb., Dec. 1.-THE flour
mill located at Thirtieth and Lake
streets and owned by the Model Mill
ing company was burned last night;
loss, $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
Woman Charge With Petty Larceny.

Agnes GodinsRi was arrested yester,
day charged with petty larceny by
Katie Wichoski, of Charles street. II
is said the defendant entered the
plaintiffs house through the door and
took a coat and p%ocketbook, contain
ing 81. So. she is held for the grahd
jury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
Observation-Disclosures ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

LONDON, Dee. 1.-THE Tokyo cor
respondent of the Times says it is gen
orally believed that the reply Of the
Russian government to the proposals
of Japan concerning the far eastern
situation makes for n rapprochement
between Russia and Japan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
British Colunbin scaIers Perish.

VICTORIA. Il. c., Dec. II. The
Japanese sealing schooner Seikotu Ma
I'll has been lost with all hands. She
carried five British Columbia sealers
on board.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
ROOMS o RENT

FURNISHED ROOM WITH bath, for
one or two gentlemen. 1876 Smith
st. 43~64-12-14-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14

TO LET-FURNISHED rooms, al
improvements, with board. Good
German cooking. 45 Gordon at.
1901 -12-10-24t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14

TO LET-FURNISHED rooms, all
improvements with board. Good
German cooking. 40 Gordon st.
42IS-12.4-S
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14
A CnMa In Point.

Crabshaw-That's so. My wife begged
me to get her a chinchilla coat and now
she wants to go south for the winter
Puck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-14

HANS JACKUMSEN WISHES to
nnoun to the public that he will
open his new store, corner Gordon
and Madison avenue, where he will
keep teas, %coffees, milk, bread, cake,
pies, etc. Also agent for Robinson's
cabinet baths. 4360-12-14-3t