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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
NEWS ITEMS.

Miss Elizabeth Forman, of Princess
Bay, spent Sunday with Miss Violet
Girger, of East S0th street, New
York.
Milton Mersereau, of Center stree
was q New York visitor Sunday.
On Friday afternoon the Junior
Epworth League of st. Marks M. E.
church, Pleasant Plains, held a meet.
ing in the chapel. After all business
had been transacted, refreshment.
were served.
The Catholic Benevolent Legion,
Father Drumgoole Council, of Totten-
vile, held a convention in st. Josephs
Hall, Rossville, yesterday afternoon.
The schooner S. K. Meade, from
New York, is unloading bricks at the
dock of Cole & Co., foot Of Main
street,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09

BE %S0CIABLE.

The social season has opened with a
number of parties in this borough and
we hope there will be many more all
through the winter. Don't sit and
hug the fires IN your own home alone,
but invite others to help pass the time
away with you and sing, play games
and dance the cold evenings away. or
go and help others do SO in their
homes. There is nothing like being
.sociable and a few hours passed in
pleasant converse and joyous laughter
will make the working hours less
tedious and hard to bear. The gener-
al complaint is the lack os sociability
and pleasure in this borough. Try
and change that so one will be able to
say it is just the brightest little town
one would wish to live in.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
A BEAUTIFUL GARDEN.
Mr.. and Mrs. Goibeib Straub have Grand
Display of Chrisanthemums

Ny. and Mrs. Gotleib Straub have
hundreds of the most beautiful
chrysanthemums in bloom in their
garden on the Heights, great, fluffy
beauties, ruby, red and gold, pink,
yellow, purple, white, all variegated
and larger blossoms than of any pre-
ceding year. They ara vtrv proud of
them and justly so. The correspond
emit was shown all through the beau
tiful garden Wednesday and was loath
to depart. There were a number of
roses still in bloom, which were so
dainty and delicate that 1 fear Jack
Frost will kill them shortly and the
p~ansies that have bloomed steadily all
the season were very sweet and pretty,
while my ~fayorite mignonette scented
the air.with it's delightful perfume as
we passed and the delicate fragrance
of bergamot arose from the ground
where our feet had stepped on a stray
spray of the plant.
"This garden must require a great
deaEsof work." said I. Eyes, but it
has repaid u.s." said Mrs. Straub. and
I could not doubt 1t, it was all SO very
lovely. I carried a great bouquet Of
the beautiful "mums" home with me.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
THE SEA OF SAHARA.
TO COn<Vert Desert Into n Lake the
Gigantic md Pleasing Dream
If French Engineers.

French engineers have declared 1t is
perfectly feasible to convert the desert
of Sahara into q vast lake, thus open
ing to commerce great regions of the
interior of Africa which can now only
be reached by long, tedious and dan
gerous a journeys, says London
Answers. They say that q large por-
ton of the desert lies below the level
of the Atlantic, and that by digging a
canal to let in the waters Of the ocean
the great change could be Effected
easily, and at a cost which woulc be
small compared to the benefits which
would accrue.
If the whole desert lay below the
level Of the Atlantic, the flooding of
1t would create a sea more than four
times as big as the Mediterranean;
but, az the Sahara is composed OF ele-
waited plateaux, mountain ranges and
depressions, only a part would be GOV
cred with water when the waves of
the ocean were let in, and the new sea
thus formed would be an irregular
body of water, probably of about the
same cize Is the Mediterranean. Great
commercial cities would at once Spring
up on its shores, and trade and civil
ization strike at once to .-e heart OF
Africa. The sea of Sahara may never
become a reality, but. in any event
1t Is a gigantic and pleasing dream.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
NEWS iTEM MS.

T. MoDonough is having the roof
of his house, on Pine avenue, newly
shingled by Mr.. Walter Mnndy.
Harry Brown and family, of Bor-
dentown avenue, are going to move
out of town, il is said to Newark.
Quite q number of valuable bird
and hound dogs have died with dis
temper lately, in this vicinity.
Miss Mccoy Is spending a few days
with her parents at Somerville, N. J.
William Walters has moved to Mr..
Leary's house on George street.
Chris Rehfuss,naW building is te
have two fats above the store, with
improvements.
Walter Mundy caught five bushels
of Boston mackerel in his net Thurs
day. They call them "Thimble
Eyes"
H. 9. Perrine & Son have been
loading a scow and canal boat with
clay at their dock. The scow left
Saturday for Brooklyn.
Mrs. h. Dill, of NewIRrunswick, is
visiting her son, @. GiIliand, of Main
street.
Dick Furman expects to spend two
days cunning at whats is known as
1.-THE DEVILS Half Acre"
Mr.. andssMrs. Clarence Gilliand, OF
Main street, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore Snedeker, OF New York
City.
Whitehead Brothers are rebuilding
their sand sheds at the foot of Bor-
dentoWn avenue.
Counselor Pearso has been instruct.
ed to compel the M. and S. Traction
company to move their tracks to sthe
oentre of Washington venue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
HelAs ON Trees,

st. Peters cathedral, in South Africa,
has doubtless the most unusual belfry
to be found in any cathedral. 1t boasts
a fine peal of four large bells which have
hung for years from a large tree in the
open. There are several church bells IN
England which are hung from trees, as
is the case at Thirlmere church, Surrey,
but there Is only enc cathedral equipped
in this way-the church Of the late Bish-
op ColensO.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
no CHARGE.

A group Of representatives worc tell
ing stories of their experience in couri
when Delegate Smith contributed this
incident from Arizona: Out in Il OF
The border towns q caso was in prog
re3s, one CT the lawyers being an east
ern man who was new to the country.
'..NVill you charge the jury. your Apn-
0r?" he asked, when the evidence had
been submitted. "Oh, no; I guess not"
the judge. Il never charge
them anything. They don't know much,
anyway, and lie. en- have all they
can make"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
BOOM AT CLAY BANK
BROKE KILLED A MAN.
John BrOner Meets Almost Instant
Death Working at Kre 'scherviIIe
Lived lin RossviIIe.

By the breaking of a boom in the
clay pits of Nathan Tuner, at Kreisch-
erville, saturday afternoon, John
Broner, of Rossville, was almost in
stantly killed. The boom was used
in hosting clay and when it cracked
a heavy end fell, striking Broner a
heavy blow. The body was viewed
by Coroner Schaffer who gave a per-
NIT for burial. Interment will be IN
St. Joseph's cemetery. Broner has
been working at the clay banks but a
short time. He was ffty-nine years
old and leaves a.wife and one child.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
FELL DOWN STAIRS.

Mrs. Daniel Campbell, of Main
street, S%ayreville Township, fell down
a fight of winding stairs at her home
on Monday, November 2, and struck
the back of her head. At first the
attending physician thought she had
injured her hip also, but found that
the trouble was with her spine and
she was SO badly hurt that she could
not be moved from a couch for some
time. She is not yet able to leave her
room,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
TIE LITERARY SOCIETY.

Why not start that Literary Society
SO long talked about? It only needs
someone to take tie lead in the good
work. Others will 10 help. Just
begin and "roll the old chariot along''
and you will have plenty who will
want to be taken in. God never
meant that those to whom he has
given q talent should hide it and
there are many here who can play,
sing and recite.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09

Ethnolcgists of the Smithsonian in
stitution have investigated the Flipinos,
with results that are Of rare interest TO
science. They have called attention to
the fact that in the veins Of the tribes
Of the archipelago flows the blood ofall
the races and varieties of mankind
Scientific American.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
Cleaning water Bottles.

A water bottle that has become
stained and dirty should have a few tea
leaves and @ tablespoonful of vinegar
put into 1t and should then be well
shaken. Rinse out thoroughly with
clear water. If the bottom be stainedit
will be we'll TO let the tea leaves and
vinegar remain in 1t for some hours,
and it may be necessary to use a bottle
brush.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
NEW CARS IN USE.

The Baltimore & Ohio new express
and baggage car is now III To%ttenville.
1t may be used on the run today. II
will be in charge of Paul Geske. Cars
formerly used on the. Royal Blue Line
now run between this place and st.
George, much to the delight Of the
commuters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
A Dakota Romance.

He-Now that you have obtained your
divorce. we a be married at once.
can't we.
She-Married at oncel Indeed, we
won't be married at once, l can Just tell
you that. For the first time in three
years l am a free woEan-free as a bird
and l am going to enjoy hat freedom
for a little while. It's lovely!
my goodness! How long?" .
well, two or three hours. anyway"
IN. Y. Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
MISS ADAMS SURPRISED.

A number Of young friends surprised
Mis-, Maude Adams, of Augusta street,
Thursday night. They met at Carrie
Parisen's OH John street. and from
there went to Miss Adams'ss home,
arriving about 8 o'clock. Three hours
were pleasantly spent playing games.
Refreshments were served and they
dispersed about midnight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
Superstition Extraordinary.

Cne of the many secret societies
iourishing in Sicily Il that Of the
Thirty-thrco Belle S gnore.'nJ4, dqa-
i3ts only of women, who Celebrate
heir meetings thrice q week at mid
Night. Many str3n.-c tales are told OF
their power. and it IS believed they cat
,ure oil maladies. They bind them
selves by a terrible cath 10 obedience
and secrecy, and the ignorant peas
antry believe that oath-breaking l.
punished by being changed into a toad
Tor which Season tteZIpever harm az!
IT tf-sg
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
wonderful Performances.

FIRED made q remarkable record
with his automobile last Sunday"
How many miles did he go?"
II don't know anything about the
distance, but he ran the thing nearly
all day without hurting anybody or
breaking down ce."-Chicago Rec
ord-Herah.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
INJURED BY A FALL.

Mrs. T. S. Walsh, of Catherine
street, while carrying a box, caught
her foot in q mat and although she
made n big effort to keep from falling,
she fell, landing on the box, and
struck her right side just at the waist
line. Although better, she still suffers
considerably with it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
Jet Trimming.

Jet trimming which has become limp
and rusty looking may be renovated
thus: MIX equal parts of vinegar and
water, enough to cover the articles
and let them remain in this in a basin
for 90 minutes. Take out and put IN
a cool place to dry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
EPW0RTH LEAGUE nALLY.

The plans have been completed and
everything is now in order for the
Epworth League Rally at Bethel N.
E. church, Amboy avenue, On Friday
night. Rev. J. O. Hemming, Of
Bayonne, n. j., will give an address.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
Hax Fever Accounted For.

Galoskey-A learned professor has
discovered that a sneeze is the explo-
sion Of an unnecessary idea
Petoskey-That makes it plain why
some people have hay fever.-Baltimore
American. .
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
II Was Wise,

Miss Fudge-Oh, Mr.. Whooper, you
haven'tthat beautiful diamond you wore
when you were here last!
Whooper (slightly embarrassed)-
saw it that l had to lend it to him for
awhile.
Miss Fudge-Have you got the ticket
with you?-Baltimore American.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
CURT CLIFFORD TO MEET.

All Of the members of Court Giffords
are requested to attend the meeting
which will be neld in A. o. U. W.
Hall, at Giffords, on Wednesday night
as s 80 O'Clock. Business OF great i'm
portance is to be transacted. p
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
m
Charlie,

Ethel (ecstatically)-Oh, Charlie,
would you just as leave propose all
over again, and do 1t in this phono-
graph? .
Cholly-Why?
why. I want to have something to
remember you by after you have gone
in and spoken to papa about it,
Life. "s
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
Rain EDOts.

Rain spots on a silk dress often
seem to have ruined 1t till 1t has been
ironed out when the chances are that
It will look as well as eve again. The
ironing must be done on the wrong
side, with a moderately hot iron. A
piece Of muslin laid over the silk as it
ia ironed Will prevent any possibility
Of its acquiring a shiny look.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
GAVE A BAZAAR.

The Ladies Aid Society, of St.
Marks church, Pleasant Plains, gave
entertainment and q bazaar IN the
church parlors Friday night. The
money cleared will go TO help the fair
which the society will hold next
month,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
CharitnhIe Prnnle.

The Spanish are among the most
charitable people on earth. Without a
special tax for tho ro-r, Spanish COM
munities Of $4,000 self-snpporters feed
a pauper population of 5000 or more.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
Ghosts.

According to the English t~heosophist,
lie. w. L~eadbeater, ghosts are classified
In seven types. These are: Thought
forms, elves, ~churchyard ghosts, astral
Impressions, double of living man, ami
NAL apparitions and the genuine ghost.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
Same Color.

Mistress (greatly scandalized)-Is It
possible, Mary, you are making bread
without having washed your hands:
New Kitchen Glrl-Lor', what's the
difference, mum! It's brown bread
iTit-Bfts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
TOTTENVILLE

The Evening News is on sale at Ost-
burgs' "A Main street, and at John
Boss Hotel, formerly John Kall's
stand. Extra copies Of the News and
all NewYo rk papers IAN always be Sc
cured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
DepressingIy Cynical.

Most people convicted of crime
said the sociologist. "are under IS
years of age"
docs that indicate that people get
better as they grow older?"
"Bither that, or else that they be-
come more shrewd and cautious."-
Washington Star. s..c .,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
some Boys Are So Dull.

II PROPOSE" said the ambitious
young man, ito girdle the earth"
"Oh!" she innocently exclaimed,
why do you begin on such a big
thing?"
But he Just sat there and twirled his
hat, the foolish fellow.-Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
TO HGLD A CONCERT.

At the last meeting of the Mozart
Choral Union it was decided to hold
an entertainment at a date to be set
later. The society Is very popular.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
POPULATION $1,000.

From the latest reports received in
Tottenville, from the Board of Health
of New York, the population of Staten
Island is O about 10, 900.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
Bare Possibility.

Jaggles-This is the aago of mechanical
marvels.
Waggles-Indeed it is. I wouldn't be
surprised if they non had locomotives
that went as fast as autos. - Town Top
ics.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
EXAMINE THE CABBAGE.

The farmers are bringing in loads
of cabbage and potatoes. Look out
for the tiny worm (slender as a needle
and resembling a snake) for it is very
poisonous. One was found in o head
of cabbage purchased here. A number
of people in another town were poison
ed by them. The cabbage had not
been examined we'll.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
Wherein the Danger Lies.

The microbes IN the lovers kiss
Are dangerous, it is said;
There seems to be some truth in this
For SOM kissing lovers wed.
Chicago Daily News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
Iron in the soudnu.

Valuable iron deposits have been dis.
covered in the Bongo country Of the Sou
dan, and much interest has been awak-
ened thereby.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
CIcctricnux ntnae Stool.

Microscopic experiments have shown
that the electrically made steel is nc;
different in any way from crucible steel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09

Trouble sometimes comes in sight
Only to remind us
If we lived n too much light,
Light Itself would blind US
Atlanta Constitution. q
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
WOODBRIDGE.
NEWS ITEMS.

Mr.. VanArsdale, of Rutgers. is
visiting his friend, Mr.. Percy e.
Brown.
Miss Mabel Munson spent Sunday
with Miss Ida Lockwood.
A very interesting entertainment
took place in the Congregational Sun
day School parlors Friday night, in
the form of stereoptican views. The
entertainment was given free to the
children Of the school and to their
parents, and everyone enjoyed it very
much.
Miss Louise Brewster entertained
the afternoon whist club on Friday in
a very charming manner Beginning
with this meeting the scores will be
kept and prizes will be issued at the
end Of three months.
On Friday afternoon, November 90,
the members Of the High School ex-
poet to give a homemade candy sale.
Look out for further notice.
Mrs. Campbell, of Plainfield, sister
of onr townsman. Nj. M. A. Brown,
died very suddenly at her home last
week.
Mr.. Breckinridge's house, on Green
street, is occupied by a family from
Elizabeth.
The ITALIAN Society held its first
meeting III the Assembly room Of the
High School Wednesday afternoon.
The following officers were elected
for the year: President, Miss NJ
Lock wood vice president, Mr.. Will
lam Prall; secretary, Mr.. Robert
Sattler. The society was divided as
usual into three chapters. The Seniors
belong to Alpha Chapter. the Juniors
and Sophomore to Beta Chapter and
the Freshmen to Cana Chapter.
The Builders, of the Methodist
church, were delightfully."- entertained
at an afternoon tea at the home OF
Miss Sadie Valentine IN Tuesday.
Arrangements were completed for q
supper in the Sunday school rooms on
November 10. Supper IS cents. A 10
cent sale will be conducted the same
evening. The next tea will be held
at the home of Mrs. Doney, On Tues-
day, December 1.
Miss II. Y. Harding entertained the
Tuesday Afternoon Whist Club on
| Wednesday afternoon at the homo OF
Miss May Valentine. All had a very
delightful time, and Miss Mary Sea
mans will entertain the next meeting
on November ~.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
Kent His Word,

1.-The doctor said he'd put me on my
feet again in two weeks"
well. didn't he do It"
"He did, indeed. had to sell my
bicycle to pay his bin."-Tft-Bits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
Feminine Judgment.

Belle-She's older than she looks.
Claire-How do you know?
Belle-She paid more attention to
her dinner than to that good-looxing
man who took her in.-Tovn Topics.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09

She (scornfully)-Pooh! l could
marry a title as we'll as any one If it
were not for one thing.
And what's that, pray?"
81 haven't the money to make the
purchase."-N. Y. Times.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09
Certntuly strange.

eft certainly is strange"
whats stranger
"That 8 fellow can have a hot time
with cold cash. "-Chicago Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09

Real Estate advertising n the Even
ing News brings results.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09

Old Lawyer-1Why do you feel that
your client will lose his case? Have
you exhausted every means at your
r-No, but l have ex-
means at his disposal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-09

Mr.. Hampton Gutter and MI. W. T.
Ames spent election day shooting
with Mr.. F. 1. Perry.
Rumors arc about of q dance to be
held in the ". A. A. club house some
time in the near future.
Miss Mary A. Seamans spent cleo
ton evening with Miss Katherine
Rathbun.
Master Stanley Lockwood enter
tanned Master oliver Ames on Tues
day.
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church have postponed their supper
from the tenth of December until after
the holidays. They will hold their
Thanksgiving market in the W. A. A.
club house on the afternoon and rel
ing of November "a.
Don't forget the Rutgers Glee Club
concert November IL. The tickets are
35c. The music will be the finest
heard here in some time.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-25
Forcing seets in Hothouses.

The early spring new beets are in
demand in the markets nj large ci.ias
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-25
Nutritious Elements Of Milk.

Milk is valuable according to its cc1-
stituent clements. and should really
DC sold according TO its quality. instead
Of quantity. And in baSing the value
Of the milk upon quality. il is not 10
be inferred that cream alone SHOULD be
the standard of measurement. Il is
A plain fact that il is not Away. the
richest milk in cream that is til most
nutritious, but a combination OF cream
and other nutritious substances that
serve TO make the whole complete
article of food. The COW that gives
ten quarts of milk containing IL per,
cent of nutritious mattcr is fully equal
To one that yields 30 quarts contain
ing only six percent of nutritious mat
ter; but. unfortunately, the dairyman
is not always compensated for the
difference in quality, although the act3,
al cost of the ten quarts from one COW
exactly equals the 20 quarts from The
other. This is an important matter.
and largely enters into the profit and
loss account. for. though apparently
imperceptible. yet the fact exists AMI
Should receive consideration Many
good cows are often condemned for
yielding small supplies. when. IN fact.
the production of the milk from them.
if sold according 10 quality. would
render them the most valuable ami
mails in the herd.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-25
kiunils for the Soil.

The black prairie lands from long
gears OF rotting vegetation We're origin
ally rich in humus. much more so than
heavy clay land. But even the prairie
lands, when farmed long without le-
turn of manures. show want OF fer
.ility in production. The growth o,
clover. cowpesn and other legumc-
cannot be too strongly urged for the
purpose OF restoring humus on old
lands. Come experiments in New York
are referred to. showing that lands
supplied with nitrates and humus by
such cultivation. resisted drouth much
better than any others A field was
planted with several different grains.
and rcFying quantities OF humus were
supplied in different parts of the field.
Niitre the humus was most plentiful
the grains We're heavier and OF much
darker color. with great vigor Of
growth. and were little affected b.
severe dry weather. In portions where
but little humus was supplied the
growth was small. the plants were
light in colCr and soon succumbed to
the drcuth.-InlianapC News.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1903-07-25
Hints for Duck Eais1rs.

Fer the young ducks the houses
should be in good shape. See that
there are no leaIy roofs or poor floors
The floors should be made of good
boards raised q few inches eff the
ground. DO not feed the duchlings
in their houses. unless the weather
is too bad TO feed outside 4 GOOD
inch deep with sand. which should he
changed often: over the sand put an
inch or SO of clean hay o. litter II
the sand cannot he had. the floors will
need to be cleaned. more or less. every
day. because the moisture will soak
through the bedding. Remove the lit
ter and scatter coal asae; ever the
floors; let remain for about half an
hour. then scrape up the ashes AMI
sweep the floors: nearly all the mois-
ture will be taken up by the ashes Let
dry out and then put in fresh bedding
or course the duckiinss must be put
into separate pens while this work is
going on. Now in regard 10 water, If
the food cannot be given in water. a
vessel of fresh water should be placed
convenient. so the ducks can drink
and rinse their bcaks at will. As soon
as they are done eating. empty CIT
the water and replace with fresh, for
ducklings make such a muss that
fresh water must hc provided often
-C!arinda l.. Burns. in Tie Epitomist