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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01
PAWNEE BILL WILD WEST.

The program of this splendid his
toric exhibition consists of a grand
review of all nations race of races
in which Cowboys, Mexicans, Ganchos
and American Indians participate;
artillery drill by veterans; q round up
on the plains, with all its incidental
events; pony express riding; groups
Of Mexican horsemen and lasso ex-
perts; celebrated crack shots and noted
marksmen; genuine Oossacks from
the steppes of Russia; Indian boys in
favorite pastimes; cowboys with buck
ing bronchos; United States cavalry
drill and military exercises; the fam
ous Deadwood stage coach and Indian
attack and repulse; moments with the
bolo throwers Rough I Riders and
native Ganchos; buffalo hunt as it
was in the Far West; herd of real
buffalo, the last Of their race; grand
military naneuvers and the episodes
of camp life, with all its humors and
hardships. Over thousand men and
horses participate in this truly great
educational exposition. The date is
Thursday, July 8, and it is fixed most
positively.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01

According to the report of the Perth
Amboy assessors at the meeting in
New Brunswick yesterday, the local
men have done their work well and
the city will reap the benefit. At the
present time it is hard to tell exactly
what will be the result of the assess
ors' work, in the way of improve
ments, but an increase of over
So, 600, 600 in valuations reduces the
tax rate.
This will be received with much
pleasure by the tax payers for grea
many are already paying a large
share. 1t was the property owners
who have been refusing fancy prices
for their real estate and at the same
time paying taxes on valuation of a
few thousand dollars that the city
was after, and it seems evident the
assessors have touched them in a
proper manner.
A Variation of $s. 195.sc7 as against
s4,e7s 1szt sSar. will make vast
iEsxSKce in the city D. financial sup
port. It means the beginning of real
progress here. The Board of Alder
men have cried that lack of funds
prevented them making necessary I'M
provements. The foundation has now
been laid, taxation has been more
equalized and henceforth rates can be
adjusted to suit the needs of the city.
1t is greatly to be hoped that the good
work started by the assessors will be
followed in the council chamber and
we have every reason to believe it
will
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01

French meteorologists have worked
out the theory that exceptionally
frigid Aprils occur at intervals of ex-
actly 100 years. In April, 1908, the
CUTTERS we're frozen and snow fell in
Paris. In April, 1908, the price of
wood rose and people died of cold in
the streets, while chronicler of the
period writes: "There is snow at Yer
sailies, and we are perishing of cold
at Paris at a season when the sun
ought to be warming us. The north
winds affiict us, bringing us cold from
the mountains" Documentary evi-
dence is not needed TO prove that
April, 1908, is also distinguished by
low temperatures-Ch Chicago Chron-
icle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01
independence Day.

Independence Day at Niagara Falls.
The Lahigh Valley Railroad announces
the low fare of 80. 90 from Perth Am
boy for the round trip. Tickets will
be sold July Srd, good going date of
sale only; returning July 9th, inclu-
sive, and will be honored on any train.
See Ticket Agent for further informa-
tion.
1985-6-24 to 7-3 9. o. d.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01
Fourth Of Iuly Excursion.

Grand Fourth of July excursion to
Mauch Chunk and Glen Onoko via
the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Special
train will leave Perth Amboy at 500
q. m. and returning will leave Glen
.Onoko $50 p. M, Mauch Chunk 5. 40
p III. Fare for the round trip. adults
81. so, children 70 cents. Consult
Ticket Agents for further informa-
tion. 1984-6-23-f0t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01

A scavenger wagon became fast in
the mud in Washington street yester-
day and it took four horses to pull it
out. 1t was a timely object lesson
for those who are being asked to sign
the remonstrance against paving the
thoroughtare. May it bear fruit an
hundred fold.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01
No OHenae In1en1ed.

Mrs. Minks-I don't want to make q
scene, but that man over there is star
Ing at me very extensively.
Mr.. Minks-He is, Ell? I'll speak to
him.
Mrs. Minks "a few moments later)-
Did he apologize?
Mr.. Minks-Y-e-s; he said he was
looking for his mother, and thought at
6rst that you were she.-N. Y. Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01
Poor Fellow.

Elf it wasn't for my wife," grumbled
che first man at the reception, 81
wouldn't be here"
''Neither would T." replied the other
one.
"The hostess is great friend Of my
wife'a. Is she a friend Of yours?''
"Noi she's my wife. Philadelphia
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01
CALENDAR Of LOCAL EVENTs

July 3-Picnic, Brick, Tile and Terra
Gotta Workers Union, No.
~, Pulaski Park.
July 4-Picnic, Union Grove, Thor
Lodge, 46, Danish Brother
hood.
July 23-Lawn Festival, Woman +
Guild, st. Peters church,
Rectory lawn.
July 30-Picnic Loeser's Grove, Young
Mems Hebrew Association.
Aug. 18-Excursion auspices Court
Amboy f. of A.
Aug. 27-Exoursion to Ocean Grove,
Simpson M. E. Sunday
School
Nov. 1S, 10, 20-Fair, Presbyterian
Chapel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01

1t was Charles Dana who said that
the successful editor was the one who
knew where the excitement was to
break loose next and had man on the
spot. There was no doubt about the
newspaper men being on the spot
Wednesday afternoon when a train,
loaded with newspaper men bound
from Cape May to Wilmington, Del, /,
ran into an open switch and was
wrecked.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01

eyes. we carry an evening suit" said
the arctic explorer.
''But isn't it a lot of trouble chang
ing so often in those cold climates p"
protested the friend.
1--WE don't change often. You know
the nights are six months long up
there" STRAY Stories.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01

Don't keep so busy applauding the
acts of those who are making a
brave struggle, that your hands
never get down to your pockets to
help decentralization Globe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01

While on your vacation Don't for
get to have The Evening News mailed
to you, and in this way keep in touch
with your honey doings. No extra
charge for mailing, and address
changed as often as desired.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01
supernuoua.

''To what do you attribute the re-
markable majority by which you were
elected senator?" asked the confiden-
tial friend.
81 have just told you," replied Sem
ator Lotsmun, with some irritation,
''what my election expenses were."-
Chicago Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01

Hassett-1he way people rave over
slender girls makes me tired. / thin
the plumper girl is the prettier she
Gessett-Ah, l congratulate you old
mani So Miss Dumping has accepted
you, Cleveland Leader
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01

If warm, dry weather has really
come, we wish it would stay for a
few days so as to make us believe it.
We can all stand week or two with
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01

what game have you to-day !?
asked the half-starved eastern mar
as he registered at an Arizona hote
k''Seven-up and poker. sir" repl
the proprietor, as he extended
Mad hand. Chicago Daily News
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01

out the gentle little rain drops fall
ing"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01
July Furniture Sale.

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-07-01

II you are looking for real estate
Investment read the column on page 2.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
GAS EXPLODES IN A MINE.
One Hundred Men EntOmbed and
Were Barely Rescued From
Certain Death.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, April Am eX-
plosion of gas occurred Friday after
noon in No. mine of the Lehigh d
Wilkesbarre Coal Co. in the southern
part of this. city. A force Of volrD-
teers was quickly organized and went
to the assistance of the miners sup
posed to be imperilled below. When
they reached the foot of the shaft
they made their way to that portion
where the men were supposed to he.
They were met by some of the nnne
bosses, and informed that there had
been an explosion in No. slope in
the third east gangway of the mine.
There were 100 men working i'll that
portion of the mine, and for time it
was feared they were lost. The res
cuirg parties, however, found them
all within half an hour, and none was
burned or in any way injured. They
had been working their way to the
foot of the shaft from every portion
of the mine.
The explosion was caused by mi
ner with a naked lamp rtnning into
body of gas. Several doors were
blown down and consid cradle brattice
work was wrecked. Succeeding the
explosion there was slight fire in
one of the working chambers, but
this was speedily extinguished. Apart
from the wrecked doors and airways
no other damage was done to the
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
Late Planting Season.

Farming operations in Mississippi
generally promise to be later than
for many seasons past, owing to the
unusually large amount of rainy
weather and the protratced length of
the flood season.. Corn planting will
not be well under way until the mid
die of April, and only a small per-
centage Of the cotton crop will be in
the ground at that time, while the
bulk of the acreage is not likely to
be planted before the first of May
The iatcness OF che- season, however,
is not a cause of great worry among
the farmers, as some late crops are
much better than those planted ear
lier in the year, better stands OF both
cotton and corn being secured. The
greatest damage caused by the back
ward spring is to the truck farming
interests, which are suffering greatly
on account Of the cool weather and
rain. Truck acreage already planted
is doing poorly, the growth of plants
being much retarded, and the out
look generally is not at all encour-
aging.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
MoToRMAN SHOT IN CHICAGO.
Attempt TO Run His Car Through o
Parade starts Riot Among
One Thousand Italians.

Chicago, April 6.-Because he tried
to force his car through a parade that
was blocking traffic in Halsted street,
Sunday night, Motorman Zoran was
shot and seriously injured by one of
the marchers. Nearly thousand It.
alians who were in the parade broke
ranks as soon as the disturbance be-
gan and riot followed in which
switching irons, bricks and other
missiles were used. In response to a
riot call score of policemen were on
the scene in a few minutes, but before
quiet could be restored several per-
sons were severely cut and bruised.
Two of the Italians, who it is sup
posed did the shooting, were arrested.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
TORNADO STRIKES INDIANA.
Mother Killed and Son Injured Near
EngIish-Farm Houses In
Storms Path Destroyed.

English, Ind, April Ain torna-
do that struck three miles of here at
noon Friday Mrs. George Cunningham
was killed and her ten-year-old son
suffered a fractured skull. Their
house was blown down upon them.
The path of the storm was 100 yards
wide and a mile hong. Three farm
houses were destroyed. A farm hand
was perhaps fatally injured in fall
ing barn.
In the Washington district one end
of a school building that housed 40
children, was blown in, one child be-
ing fatally injured by flying brick
and several others sustaining painful
injuries In Washington the old
Christian church was. blown down.
the plate glass windows blown in and
much minor damage was done. The
property loss there is estimated at
$25, 900.
At Oakland City the south wall OF
the Oakland City Manufacturing Co.'S
building caved in. 0. S. May, an en-
ploye, was buried under the debris,
receiving injuries that may prove IA
tal
At Alexandria Oscar Cummings was
perhaps fatally injured and his ten
year-old daughter was instantly
killed. a tree being blown upon them
as they were passing along the high
way
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
TRIED TO STEAL THE SAFE.
Thieves Loot n House on a PrOmi-
nent Street in st. Louis While
Neighbors Calmly Look On.

st. Louis, April 4.-Three men drove
up to the home of John Babor, at No.
4O07 Page avenue, Friday afternoon
about four o'clock, and while neigh
bors watched their operations, ran
sacked the house, securing SIS in cash,
a gold chain, a diamond and an em-
eral stud, valued at about fifty dol
lars, and 25 cigars.
With the neighbors still watching
them the men carried a safe, weigh
ing about five hundred pounds, out
of the building and they would have
made way with it had not the horse,
which they We're driving, become
frightened at white quilt, when
covered the safe. 1t contained $500 IN
cash and $500 worth of jewelry, as
well as many valuable papers. 1t was
hurled to the pavement, and wrecked
but the robbers did not stop to exam
inc its contents, and escaped.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
REBELS HOLD THE CITY,.
Government Makes Another At
tempt to Regain Santo
Domingo.
ATTACKING FORCES SUFFER DEFEAT.
American Marines Land Again TO
Protect the COnsulate-PresideE
Vasquex Approaching with
Strong FOrce-One Government
GunbOat in Action.

Washington, April Ga report to
the navy department from Command
er Turner of the cruiser Atlanta, at
Santo Domingo City, shows another
repulse to the government troops,
who made an attempt to take the city
from the revolutionists. and that
Commander Turner was again com
PEELED to land the blue jackets to pro-
tect the United States consulate. Com
mander Turner's dispatch is as fol-
lows:
"Santo Domingo, Via Hayti, April 5.
The government forces. attacked
city yesterday; were repulsed. Re-
port indicates Vasquez (the presidenD
approaching with strong force. Gov
ernment gungoat fired three SHOTS
last night without injury. City fSSti-
fed; apparently determined to resist.
Landed marines to protect the con-
sulate"
One day last week Commander Tur-
ner landed force of so marines to
guard the United States consulate at
Santo Domingo City when the situa-
ton was regarded as very critical.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
Mississippi State News
An Historic Flag.

1t is stated that the remnants of
the historic battlefiag Of the Four
teenth Mississippi regiment will be
brought to the annual reunion of the
Confederate veterans in Jackson
during the early part of June. This
flag, only small portion of which is
left, has quite an interesting his
tory. Its original decoration was a
likeness of jefferson Davis and the
Goddess of Liberty on one side,
while on the other was serpent
coiled around an eagles nest. The
flag was carried by Mr.. Andrew
Payne until he was captured at Fort
Donelson, and even then he did not
part with it. but managed to con-
ceal the tattered remnants of, the
banner in his coat lining and kept it
there without discovery until he was
exchanged six months later. He still
has the remnants in his possession
and expects TO attend the Jackson
reunion and exhibit the precious re-
lie to his old comrades.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
Diversified Farming.

The logic of diversified farming
in Mississippi is emphasized by the
experience of a Grenada county far
mer who planted three acres of land
in sweet potatoes last year. He has
just finished marketing the crop, re-
ceiving an average of rs cents pet
bushel for the yield of 500 bushels,
or about 5000. He still has 900
bushels of seed potatoes left, worth
81 per bushel, and will try diversi-
fed farming again this year on a
larger scale. The same three acre
tract two years ago was planted IN
cotton and raised about one-half bale
per acre, the gross income being
about $50. This object lesson can
be found in many other counties in
the State, and it is gratifying to
note the general manner of its ac-
ceptance by the farmers.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
Demurrer overruled.

Judge Robert Powell has over
ruled the demurrer to the suit of
Revenue Agent Writ Adams against
the Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Rail-
way Company and the Gulf 4 Ship
Island Railway Company. The
revenue agera seeks TO charge the
companies with the $1,000 per mile
special privilege tax levied by stat
ute and the COMPANIES demurred,
stating that the revenue agent
should first have the railroad COM
mission assess the taxes before he
could proceed to demand them.
Judge Powell holds that this is not
necessary. The case will now be
heard on its merits.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
Mississippi Charter.

The month of March has been a
record breaker in the way of new
business enterprises Incorporated IN
the State. Secretary of State }. W.
Power announces that the fees col
lected on account of new charters
recorded during March amount 10
$2,S02.2 These figures exceed the
highest previous month by nearly
$500. The extraordinary rush of
charters for March has kept Secre-'
tary Power on his p's and q's, and
the office has been rushed to its full
est capacity. Mr.. Powers states that
the charter business in his office is
steadily on the increase every month.
March showed fifty-six charters re-
corded against forty-fve as the
greatest previous number, and April
has started in with several new cor
porations applying for charters.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
MAY MEAN MUCH TO TURKEY.
The Death of the Russian Consul at
Mitrovitza and What May Follow.

Vienna, April 5.-"If l am killed
Turkeys extinction is certain - is the
statement attributed to M. ST. Cher
bina, Russian consul at Mitrovitza, be-
fore he was shot.
The consuls words have made a
deep impression on the sultan. They
are also considered by the insurgents
as an indication that Russia may be
expected in short time to refuse to
temporize any further with Turkey
and to organize scheme for Euro
pean Intervention.
An Austrian member of parliament,
who has just returned from jour
ney through the Balkans, said:
''The reforms have failed to paeify
the Christians, because of the exag-
gerated reports in the English and
French newspapers, and because OF
the hope that Russia would come to
the rescue whenever Slav blood be-
gan to flow. This statement confirms
the reports that the Bulgarians, who
are strong, primitive, cruel and re-
tenUleSS, are the PRIME iuoNSis IL ttiS
insurrection.
These Bulgarians are keen stu
dents of European political tenden-
cies. and discern the possibility OF a
new triple alliance as the result of
the confused and threatening situa-
ton in the Balkan peninsula. Great
Britain, France and Italy are the pow
ers associated in this connection, and
the particular object set before them
is the preservation of the status quo
and the pacifcation of southeastern
Europe.
'It is believed that this alliance,
which already exists in sentiment, is
daily becoming closer. The three ma
tions, without any reservation touch
ing Russia's ally, are unit in their
suspicion and apprehension regarding
the real purpose of Russia and Aus
tria in the Balkans. They are afraid
that they may wake up some morning
and find Turkey in ruins, with Russia
and Austria in possession of the de-
bris. The views of England, France
and Italy as to the proper course o.
action in the disturbed peninsula are
absolutely harmonious. None of the
three powers doubt the sincerity OF
the Others
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
BEHIND THE BARS AGAIN.
Thomas Keegan and "Topeka Joe
and Two other Post officer Rob-
bers in Jail Again.

Toledo, o., April 4.-Thomas Kee
gan, who, with Topeka" Joe and two
other post office robbers, made SEN
sational escape from the Toledo Jail
in 1901, has been landed behind the
bars here again. TO answer to the
charge of robbing the West Toledo
post office. Keegaa was caught in Los
Angeles. Cal. last October.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
KILLED BY CITY MARSHAL.
Budd Briggs Falls After a Fight
Lasting Half an Hour In
Gardner, Kas.

Olathe, Kas., April City Marshal
S. p. Howland, of Gardner, during
fight lasting half an hour, shot and
killed Budd Briggs in Gardner, while
Briggs, with two companions, was
irving to secure the release of Estelle
Briggs, a brother, whom the officer
had arrested for disorderly conduct.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
To Breed Pearls.

Charles Kerr, an old fisherman
and river pilot of Jackson, has es-
tablished an industry that promises
millions in possibilities with almost
no investment of capital. He ha:
undertaken to breed pearls in mussel
shells and for this purpose has con-
structed a vat in which the mussels
are kept. The modus operandi is to
gently pry open the shell and insert
one or two small birdshot, around
which he believes will form the Sc
cretions of which pearls are made.
Thus far the experiment has not
progressed sufficiently far to aseer-
tain whether the mussels will take
kindly to it, but Mr., Kerr is conf
dent of success.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
OPPOSITION TO THE TREATY.
CoIombians. Outside of the Depart-
ment of Panama. Are Raising
Objections to the Canal.

Kingston, Jamaica, April 6--The
ROYAL Mail Co.'S steamer Atrato,
which arrived here from Colon and
Cartagena, brings the report that con-
siderable opposition is developing to
the Panama canal treaty in almost ev-
cry department of Colombia except
Panama.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
FOUND DYING IN TEE WOODS.
Edward =. Armstrong Succumbs
without Giving Details of a
Tragedy I'm Tennessee.

Knoxville, Tenn, April 6.-Edward
S. Armstrong, prominent man OF
Hawkins county, Tenn, died Sunday
as the result of knife wound infict-
ed by George Feathers. Armstrong
was found in the woods lying in a
pool of blood. He revived sufficiently
to tell who stabbed him. Feathers is
in Jail at Rogersyille. The details OF
the tragedy are not known.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
A Mexican Missionary.

Rev. J. D. Chastain, D. d., gen.
eral missionary in Mexico under ap-
pointment of the Southern Baptist
convention, is now delivering series
of lectures in Mississippi. He is a
native of this State and one of the
ablest workers in the missionary
field. During his labors in Mexicc
great deal has been accomplished
for the Baptist church.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
Rates for Reunion.

Brig. Gen. John A: Webb of the
Mississippi Division, Confederate
Veterans, has received communica-
ton from Division Passenger Agent
Jno. A. Scott of the Illinois Central
Railroad Company, in which Mr..
Scott states that the company will
give a rate of cent per mile to mil
itary companies going to the reun-
ion at Jackson on June 8 next, and
also a rate of one fare for the. round
trip to visitors TO the reunion and
cornerstone celebration.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09
ANOTHER BREAK IN LEVEE.
Latest Creyasse In the Banks of the
the Mississippi Appears Sixty
Miles Below New Orleans.

New Orleans, April 6.--The levee
broke Sunday morning at the upper
line of ex-Gov Warmoth's Magnolia
plantation on the west side of the riv-
er and about sixty miles below t&is
CITY. As the river bank at that point
is very steep the break will have to be
closed from the inside. The Grand
Isle railroad refuses freight or pas
sengers from points below Magnolia.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1903-04-09

The country is high and dry
around Greenwood, in the Yazoo
delta. The planters are all busily
engaged planting this years crop,
and IeAore county never had bright
er or better prospects than at pres
ent, Notwithstanding the great rain
fall of the past several months. The
Yazoo river, which has not yet been
out of its banks, is falling rapidly.