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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04
DEER AND SLEEP.
FOresters Say Animals Sleep About
Five Hours in D~nytimc-Not
at All at Night.

Deer reverse the apparent orGer of ma
ture, for they sleep in the daytime and
fesd at night, says the Scottish Field.
How much sleep they Go take is a mat
ter of contention, ever among expert
enced stalkers-some say little, others
much. On The whole, we are inclined
to agree with the former, for it has
to be remembered that they chew the
cud when lying down. Two most cxpe-
rienced and observant foresters, the one
in Argyllshire, the other in Aberdeen
shire, thus gave their opinions: Deer
sleep or rest from about ten or eleven a.
m. to four p. M" Deer sleep from
moo to five p. M"
1t is not uncommon occurrence TO
come on deer asleep; a stalker in The
Black mount had the rare experience Of
coming upon a parcel of seven stays, all
sound asleep. A herd was seen to move
in Glenfeshie, but one stag remained be-
hind, lying m~otionless. On a careful APP
proach he was found to be asleep. Per-
hays, however, the oldest occurrence OF
this nature happened In Braemore, when
a stalking party, on going up to the
stag which had Just been shot, found a
thrce-year-old close to it fast asleep. In
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MAKING WAR MORE DEADLY.
Effective Implements of Destruction
Designed and Perfected by
Modern Inventors.

1t is customary nowadays, when
speaking or writing of the progress of
war machines, to refer to farms of pre-
cision" as contrasted with the weapons
of earlier times. Thus, the modern
small arm is regarded as an exception
ally effective implement of destruction,
with its flatter trajectory, its higher
power, its greater range and its greater
p~enetrative force than the old smooth
bore musket. All this is true, says the
Washington Star, and it is furthermore
true that the smokeless powder has add
ed tremendously to the effectiveness OF
the modern warrior. But notwith-
standing these facts, an unconscionable
amount of ammunition is wasted in
combat Statisticians have figured out
that only, about one bullet in 1000 was
effective in the Boer war. This indi-
Gates either very bad craftsmanship or
the in~terposition of natural obstacles to
successful firing. The object of war
military leaders, of course, it to reduce
the waste, to increase the wounding
power of the soldier. Every gain in
the ratio toward a higher effectiveness
is double. 1t not only adds to the war
efficiency Of the soldier, but it enables
him to carry q smaller weight of am
munition to render the same service.
Some experts are of the belief that the
best marksmen fail to render good ac-
counts of themselves in battle, owing to
the inevitable nervousness Of men un-
der fire. The absolutely cool soldier is
really the exception rather than the
rule. An Englishman has just devised
an instrument which is intended to re-
duce this nervousness to a minimum,
to enable the soldier to fire his gun
from behind a protecting bank actually
without exposing any portion of his per-
son to the vision of the enemy. 1t is
an arrangement of mirrors which en-
ables him accurately to aim his gun
from below the edge Of the breastwork
and firing from behind intrenchments
against a foe not so equipped, would
have an immense advantage, in point of
both security and accuracy of fire. For
the hyposcope, as it is called, treasures
the marksman and improves his aim
1t is believed that with it an army could
make a far better score than one hit
in 1000. The tendency of all advances
toward greater precision in warfare is
undoubtedly to make war less likely.
The more deadly it is in prospect the
less eager will nations be to engage in
it, and the more willing to settle dis
putes by rational means. Obviously,
however, the general use of the hypo-
scope, by both the attack and the de-
Tense. would merely increase the money
cost CT war. inasmuch as the conceal
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fact, it is by no means rare to get within
a yard or two Of a sleeping Geer.
HABITS AND HEALTH.
Crusades for Sanitation Hard to Garry
to Success on Account of
Public Indifference.

It is no easy task to carry to success a
crusade in the interest of public health,
Those who have engaged in such move
ments, says the Baltimore American,
know how many obstacles must be over
come, how many disappointments and
discouragements must be borne with
equanimity before the goal sought is
reached. Public Indifference to such
matters Is one of the chief obstacles,
and until that is removed there can be
very little hope of results worth hav-
ing. The large majority of people are
fairly healthy, and it is difficult to make
such people believe that it is necessary
for them to pay any great amount of at
tention to laws of sanitation or rules
of hygiene. They eat well, sleep well,
keep strong and hearty, ard hence care
very little for the sanitary condition CT
thei. surroundings. In truth, 1t is not
always the dirtiest places in a city which
are the most unhealthy. In n section
where the cutters run with filthy water,
where the children are thick as hops and
as dirty as pigs. the mortality is very
low. even less than in sections where
cleanliness is counted next 10 godliness.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04
FOR ARMY.
Examinations of Recruits show TN.
usually Large Proportion of -
PhysicaIIy Perfect Men.

1t appears from the report of the sur.
geon general Of the United States army
that the total number of candidates ex-
amined for enlistment was 45,21S, and
that Of this number about two-thirds
or 3O,176, were accepted. This, says tbs
Los Angeles Times, is a large proper.
ton, when the fact is taken into account
that the standard of excellence required
is very high, non but physically perfect
men being accepted. OF the 45,21S ap,
plicants for enlistment 42,183 were white
men and 3,035 were colored men.
Of the white men 1880 were accepted
and of the colored men 2,386.
Out of every 900 men accepted 1906
on the average, were born in the United
States. 64.76 in British territory, 45.2s
in Germany and $40 in Sweden and Nor.
way. Of IS American Indians examined
IA we're enlisted as scouts. It is interest.
ing to note that during the year 73G ma.
tive Malays were examined for enlist
ment as Philippine scouts, and that o.
these all except 20 were accepted, show
ing a surprisingly high standard O.
physique among the Filipinos.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04
"TIP" FOR THE WAITER.
But 1t Was Not sucb as He Was Enter.
tanning Hopes of Re-
ceIving.

Everything all right, sir?" asked the
waiter.
The patron nodded, but still the wait
err hovered near, relates London Tit
Bits.
"Steak cooked to suit you, sir?" he
asked again. presently.
Again the patron nodded.
potatoes the way you like EN-, sir?!"
eyes"
Another period of silence.
81 hope the service is satisfactory,
sir"
Are you bidding for a tip?" demand
ed the patron.
well sir, of course, we get tips some
times, and I've got to so to the kitchen
for another party, So"
$50 you'd like a tip now, TO be sure
of it? Well, I'll give you one"
Eyes, sir"
Here Is the tip: have a large. stri-
dent voice that l am capable of using
If anything is wrong, I'll let out a
roar you can hear in the kitchen. II
you don't hear it. you can know l an
dining in peace and comfort. for it's nc
fun to have to pass verbal judgment or
every mouthful l eat"
But the tip?"
That's the tip. and a mighty good
one 1t is, too"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04
HOTTEST PLACE on EARTH.
Islands in Which 81 Breath of Cool
Air Is "a Rare Luxury-HO
Relief at Night.

Undoubtedly the hottest place on all
The earth, if the testimony CT travellers
Is to be credited, may be found IN the
Avail islands, which cover a fairly eX-
lensiye area of the Persian gulf, lying
off the southwest coast of Persia. 1t is
the largest of them which enjoys the
doubtful distinction of leading all per-
spring competitors in the matter OF
heat. The mean temperature of Bahr-
elm for the entire year is SO degrees.
July, August and September are unen-
durable ave for the natives. Night
pfter night as midnight comes the Their
mometer shows 100 degrees. By seven
in the morning it is 107 or 10S degrees,
and by three in the afternoon 40 de-
grees.
1t is stated by veracious travellers
that 70, 900 Arabs inhabit the Avail group,
fully $4,000 living on Bahrein, in which
connection Sir Henry Layard adds: at
would seem that a man a accustom
himself to anything" The following
are the temperatures at some of the hot
test places in different countries:
Hyderabad, 105 degrees; Lahore, 107
degrees; Ell Paso, 113 degrees; Mosul,
1T degrees; Agra, lit degrees; Death
Valley, 122 degrees; Algeria, 127 de-
grees; Fort Yuma, 1913 degrees; Jacobo-
bad, 122 degrees; Bahrein, $40 degrees.
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also commented with great yigor and
directness upon everything which
struck him as odd, relates the New
York Tribune.
The Americans have a good deal Of
pride" he said on one occasion. Il
was talking yesterday to an American
sailor. The man was very proud Of his
birthplace. He said that no one out
side Of America amounted to much.
But what were your father and
mother?" said /.
Yankees said the sailor.
What were your grandfather and
grandmother
Yankees
VIVA were your great-grandfather
and great-grandmother?'
yankees
81 thought l had gone far enough on
that tack, so I said: How about Adam
and Eve, though? What were they?'
Yankees, too, by thunder!' the
sailor said"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04
Lord ~StFnthcona,

Lord Strathcona began the career
which has led him to the house Of
lords and a colossal fortune as o red
haired. freckled, ro%ugh-hewn Scotch
lad" in the wilds of Labrador. He was
in the employment Of the Hudson Bay
company and his duty was to barter
for furs with the natives and pack
them off to Montreal-work which in
volved long and perilous journeys by
canoe and on snow shoes, amid hard
ships which would have proved fatal
to anyone less sturdy than the Scottish
saddler's son.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04
SOME QUAINT PROVERBS.
Collection of Curious Ancient Max
inns Bearing Upon the Sub
ject of Prudence.

Take any collection of proverbs and
it will be found that they group them
selves round certain important points
of conduct. says the Liverpool Post.
Maxims of prudence, for instance, will
form a good proportions: ASK thy
purse what thou shouldst buy" BET
ter live within compass than have large
comings In" Beware of no man more
than myself" ga fool loses his estate
before he finds his folly" "a grain of
prudence is worth a pound of craft"
The wise saws of economy are out
of fashion, but some are worth remem-
bering: THE back door robs the
house," Good cheap is dear at long
rum" "a hog upon trust grunts till he's
paid for" "Frugality is an estate"
Proverbs relating to gifts and favors
are often happy. "He that asketh a
courtesy promises a Kindness" "He
that asketh family beggeth a denial"
"Gratitude is the poor mans pay
ment;" "a favor i'll placed is profu-
SION" "a favor long waited for is
sold, not given" So are some of those
relating to worth: "a hog in armor is
a hog STILL" "The truest gentleman is
the son of his own deserts" Or those
referring to covetousness: "a covet-
Gus nan does nothing he should do
until he dies" "a man has no more
goods than he gets good by"
Many old English proverbs are very
quaint. "a dog will not howl if you
beat him with a bone;" "a feast is not
made of mushrooms only" "a full cup
must be stirred steadily" "a crowd is
no company" "a wager is a FOOLS ar
gument;" "He who leaves early gets
the best hat" Fraud is in haste but
honesty can bide q fair leisure" Ia max
i'm which shows "pushfulness'' in rath-
er a bad light; "a willing mind makes
a light foot" "An old physician and a
young lawyer" can oak is not felled
at one chop;""A pound of care will not
pay an ounce of debt" "a mans folly
should be his greatest secret" "A little
of everything is nothing in the main;"
"a mole wants no lantern" He has a
good Judgment who relies not wholly
on his own;" "The quarrelsome man
has no neighbor," and the odd but sem
sible saying that Cooks cannot be
taught in their own Kitchen"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04
Women's Skirts

We are Offering the latest Gre
alton in wonens, dress and walk
ing skirts at surprisingly low
prices although the very newest
things are supposed to cost more
but here at our great sale for to-
morrow are going at reduced
prices. Note these prices.
As Womens' Walking Skirts
all wool gray, black, blue, melton
and fancy WOODEN mixtures made
with fancy striped yoke some
pleated down sides, regular up to
3.5o for tomorrow we offer at
20
Womens' Dress Skirts inblack
and blue, made of all wool broad
and cheviot, full seven gore
skirt trimmed with taffeta or
plague, regular price up to 6. SOL
spec. offer for tomorrow at 4.25l
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04
Big Timber Cuts.

The cut of lumber in the Sault Ste Ma
rie district for the season of 1902 was
about 100, 900, 900 feet, and the cut for the
season of 1903 is expected to total ovei
200, O0O. 900 feet. At least rs per cent
of this is cut in mills owned and oper.
ated by Americans. Two large saw.
mills have peer built during the year
and a new veneering mill has been oper-
ating very probably during the sea
son.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04
scientists for Greenland.

A Danish scientific institution in
Greenland is urged by DR.. George
Brandes, of Copenhagen. Its work
would include a study of arctic veg
etable life and inland glaciers, as well
as meteorological observations, and
would extend also TO investigation of
the fisheries. search for useful ores, and
utilization of the waterfalls for cleo
uical industries.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04
Political Differences.

Years ago. when Lord Anglesey was
lord lieutenant of Ireland, he said once
Of the Irish secretary of that day; MIR.
Stanley and | do very well together as
companions. but we differ so totally
about Ireland that | never mention the
subject to him" Just how they trans
acted official business remains a mys-
terry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04
HIS YANKEE ANCESTORS.
Even as Far Back as the Parents of
the Whole Human
Race.

Lieut.. Takeshira, of the royal jap
anese navy, who, it is said, proposes
to enter a Japanese syndicate yacht for
the next international cup race, is a
good deal Of a humorist. This young
man., on the day of the first race, pre-
Eented Sir Thomas Upton with a copy
of "Mr. Dooley," that the knight
might be cheered In ease of defeat. He
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04

nent of the marksmen on both sides
would nullify the initial advantage of
the side first employing the device.
War would then become, as regards the
craftsmanship of individual riflemen, a
futile process. Thus if the %hyposcope
is to be universally adopted the result
must be the higher development of ar
tillery and a resort to long-range fight
ing
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04
A Fair Question.

She-You say you love me?
Hewitt my whole soul.
And are anxious only for my happi-
ness?"
mo words could be truer."
Then don't you think you ought -
stop calling so often, and give some
man with income enough to I've on a
chance to see me alone once II awhile?"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04
Most unsnenkahIe-

They talk of the 'unspeakable Turk
but the average Russian is worse"
"Oh. | wouldn't say that"
You would if you had ever attempted
to mention the average Russian by
ame."-Philadelphia Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04
Reversing the Order.

Great Britain supplies many "Brus-
sells" carpets and small foot rugs to Tur-
key.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04
CannIs of ENGLAND.

There are six canals connected with
the Thames, which extend altogether
1874 miles.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04

This is unquestionably the Cloak and Suit
Store of Perth Amboy.

Tomorrow we will offer another vast showing of the seasons tS yGShg garments at great pduced
price The mere announcement of ucha event ought tnong this store fOnm morning. until night
6mc mk and gn sales always meet with immense @ponseh they dhevei hey offer money saving
sh as Won never find outside this store hi triumphant successor these caHOnSn the past is
the best possible, roof of uMrgp great Importance
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04

cuffs double shoulder capes liaed with satin offered Tor
at .0O
Womens' newest style coats at 4 %. Colar1ess style and
large sleeve with turnover cuff double breasted with buttons
to match, made from heavy kersey in black and castor on sale
for Tomorrow at 9S
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04
WomenS' Coats For Scarfs $9.75

Womens' Military coats, all
wool Kersey, 80 in. long with
deep dropping shoulder capes
strapped and trimmed with gilt
buttons. Entire coat lined to
edge with very heavy satin
standing collar and fancy cuff,
valve II. 90 offered tomorrow at
..........S. 80
Womens' Winter coats IN var
ious styles of all wool kersey i'll
black and castor, loose and halt
tight fitting bicays sleeves turn
49, t;.o1 it'll eo+;, offarad for
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04

Come in and see onr line Of
Children's Coats, sizes from / to
IA years, special price for tomor-
row.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-04

We will place on sale for to-
morrow only, so waists made of
best quality peau de sois, in
white, black, green, blue aud
red, reg. value 3.95 and 4 50.
Special offer for tomorrow at
2. 9S
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-03
UP A STEEPLE ON A HORSE

Some OF the feats Of horsemanship on
record are so marvellous as 20 be almost
incredible were they not supported By
the unimpeachahle evidence OF so many
who actually witnessed them.
II is not many years since a reckless
Dane made wager LAT he would ride
his horse to the summit OF the spire OF
St Saviors Church. IN Copenhagen. and.
impossible as the feat may appear. he
actually won his wager and descended
10 the earth in safety. The contempt
rary accounts OF this mad performance
are IN the highest degree thrilling says
Tit Bits with their picture Of the bianched
and GREATNESS crowd looked I'D with
straininE eyes at the horSeman growing
smaller and smaller as be wound his KAY
round the dirzy. narrowing stespie. ex-
pectgng every moment 70 see horse ard
rider dashed 70 pieces AZ their feet. until
at last he stood siihouested against TIE
sky or the topmost pinnacle. and waved
his hand triunphantiy 10 The crowd 50
far beneath him
To understand this feat AZ al il Is neces-
ssry 70 say that tie spirit was climbed hv
a step and narrow staircase which winds
around q: but think of the daring the
courage and cooIness necessary 20 accom-
pIish such climb. when TIE most tTisins
slip or loss % balance would have met
q swift and terrible death
A similar feat was performed By thzf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-03

TURN AGAINST
THE BEARS
St. Paul and Mo. Pacific Ad-
vance Two Points
OTHER STOCKS SHOW GAIN
Further Flood Reports Had No
Effect on Markets
STOCKS SHOW GAIN

New York. June 2.-The first effective
turn against the bears which has been
accomplished since the present prolonged
decline in prices set in was effected today.
and that without any striking develop
ments in the news TO affect values. On
the contrary, there was dsmoraIizing
slump in group of securities which, We're
sympatheticalIy affected by the specuia-
tive breakdown in certain Canadian mar
kets. During the last hour OF trading
the demand from bearsin covering their
commitments. became somewhat urgent
and St. Paul and Missouri Pacific were
lifted more than two points over last
nights level.
Rock Island. Southern Pacific. Atchison.
Louisville & Nashville. Wabash preferred
and a number of such influential stocks
besides rose about two points over last
night in the late dealings and the mar
ket closed very active and strong
Twin City Rapid Transit suffered the
severest decline with disorderly drop
of over - points Canadian Pacific. De
troit. United Railroads and Minneapolis.
St Paul and Sault Ste Marie stocks were
also forced 10 sale on a rapidly descend
ing scale. A drop OF twelve points in
Minneapolis and St. Louis was an Incl
dent of the day. Besides this disturbing
influence the market had TO face the
probability of shipments of gold on
Thursday on an aggregate Of four million
dollars. although only part of this sum
was actually engaged today.
The further reports of flood damage in
the west We're without notable effect The
reports from Chicago that a settlement
had been effected on the freight handlers
dispute was a notable cheering factor. IL
has not escaped the notice OF the bears
that the downward course of the Standard
railroad stocks has been arrested they
appear to approach the level at which
their dividends yield in investment re-
turns which conform with the present re-
turn on money for loans For several
days there have been signs of stability in
number of leading stocks which have
approached that level. IL will be remem-
bered that railroad stocks had advanced
at one time to prices which offered lower
returns than on first-class railroad bonds.
New Rock Island hves newly dealt in
are more than a point over last nights
curb prices and there was a sharp adj
vance in United States Steel. second pre-
ferred Otherwise the bond market was
irregular Total sales. par value, S2510.CG0.
United States twos. coupon, declined 2l5
on the last cali.
Closing prices Of stocks were follows:
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-03
TROOPS NOT WITHDRAWN.
Russian Army Not Ordered Away
From Manchuria Yet

Toxic. May 1s. via Victoria. B. c.. June
2-The Russian troops have not been
withdrawn from Manchuria and the
japanese press shows deep indignation at
the delay. Russia il is said. Will not take
any decided action until after the arrival
at Pekin of FORMER Minister Losseur.
Meantime Russia is making various nTys-
FERROUS movements of troops and war
ships. which, are considered demonstra-
tive to intImidate China I'm to granting
her demands.
The majority OF the Russian ships which
have been staying in the various waters
of the "a reast. are now assembled in
the Gulf of Pc Che Ii. At Port Arthur
alone there are over thirty ships OF var
ious classes. The latest rUmor OF Russian
movements is that 3.G0o Chinese are en-
gagged in Underwriting for Russian con
cessionaries on the YuIs and that Rus
sion troops have been sent 10 protect
them
Russia is reported to be shipping enor-
nous quantities Of coal from Port Arthur
to the Yalu.