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Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
NEWS ITEMS.

Tonight the members of Great Fills
olge will l;old an important meetl
in their hall at Giffords. Business of
importance will be transacted. All
members are requested to be pressn!
at s o'clock.
Last night the members of Bethle-
hem Council held a business meeting
in their rooms in Killmeyer Hall,
Kreischerville. 1t was we'll attended.
Refreshments were served.
The street cleaning department has
had an extra force of men at work on
all of the streets of ~Tottenvllle, dur
ing the last few days. Many of the
streets need a good cleaning and re
pairing, and the work will be doi e
before the cold weather sets in.
The Ladies Aid Society of ST.
Marks church, at Pleasant Plains, ft
their next meeting will probably set a
date for the fair. 1t is to be held
during December but on what dates
has not yet been decided.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. f. BedelI, of Main
street, were in Brooklyn, yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Delmar, of Eft
ingville, are receiving congratulations
from their friends. They have q baby
boy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
WOOD ALCOHOL E N
Become Able to Drink the Poison
without Apparent Harm Even
with Red Dye in 1t.

A Hilbert street shop which does a
large business in cleaning and renoyat-
ing hats had to put up some profuse
apologies a few days ago to a customer.
owing to a second failure to deliver a
tile at the time promised, says the Phila-
delphia Evening Telegraph.
Il can't help myself" expostulated the
proprietor, with voice be~tokening a
broken spirit. II can't get anybody to
help me-. and I can't keep 'em when I
get 'em. Out in the shed there are two
men I employed yesterday. They're
chock full of wood alcohol"
Wood alcohol"
Eyes, they get away with a quart or
two Of It every day. You'd think it would
Kill them, same as 1t has others, but
they're used to it. I've put dye in it.
same as you use on Easter eggs-red dive
but they swllled 1t down Just the same.
What can l do about it?"
Remembering the recent carouse in
which several men lost their lives by
drinking wood alcohol, none can be
called a hard drinker whose experiences
are confined to nothing more ardent than
dry martins, Jamaica ginger, water
front whisky, straight Worcestershire
and Scotch highballs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
THAT PIE SOCIAL.

The first Pumpkin Pie Social held
by the Ladies Aid Society, of st.
Paul's M. E. church, Amboy avenue,
on Monday night at the home of Mrs.
Richard Christopher, Of William
street, was declared a great success.
There was q large crowd of young
and old people present, ana pumpkin
pies soon disappeared. The society is
talking of holding another n very
soon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
New York Markets.

FLoURLQuiet and easy; Minnesota
patents. 4.bQ4-1o; winter straights, s.. 9oa
4:6; winter extras. $SQS.35; winter patents.
WHEAT-Firmer on smaller northwest
receipts, covering and some complaints
from h crop; December, SkQS&c. /;
May, S13SQS1 l3-16c.
RYE-Nominal: state and Jersey, 500
5Sc. No. 2 western. 62Ac. nominal, T. o. b.,
CORN-Neglected and about steady; De
cember, 4S12Q sac; May. 4IQ4Ibc:
OATS@Nominal; track, white, state, 41W
45c. track. white, western, 4lq15c.
PORK-Easy; mess. SlSqlS75; family.
LARD-Dun; prime western steam.
BUTTER-Quiet to firm; extra cream
cry. 221ec. state dairy, 15420c.
cy, small, colored. September, 11&c.; late
made, lO4c.; small, white. September,
l1%c.: late made. 1O&c. large, colored.
September, 11%c.: late made, 10$4c. large.
white. September, L&c. late made, 10Ac.
EGGS-Firm; state and Pennsylvania
fancy mixed. S06I31c.; state and Pennsyl-
vania firsts, 29c.: western extras, soc. 4;
western ~firsts. 29c.
SUGAR-Raw nominal; fair refining.
84c.; centrifugal. Sc test, 3Ac.: refined
uuiet; crushed, 5.30c.; powdered. 4.S0c.
.MOLASSES-Steady; New Orleans. $40
RICE-steady; domestic. 4@6c.; Japan.
TAELow-DuIl; city, 4lkc.; country. ~
HAY-steady: shipping, SOG 75c.; good to
choice, S5G92hc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
The SMALL AND EARLY.

Mrs. Robertson entertained the
members of the Small and Early" at
her home, on Railway avenue, on
Saturday night. This was the first
meeting of the season and was very
enjoyable. Mr.. Winward had several
beautiful violin solos, Mrs. Robertson
sang, Mrs. Downy sang, Mrs. Stuart
played and Mr.. George Rathbun sang.
Those present were Miss Katheryn
Rathbun, tho Misses Anna and Flor
Dixon, Mrs. Dixon, Nj. W. Hol-
brooke, DIR. o. Wolf, Mr.. Ellis Free
man and Miss Susie Freeman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
WEDDING DAY FIXED
The Misses Nance will be Married Tharks.
giving Night.

The double wedding Of Misses
Lillian and Mabel Nance to William
A~ndrovette and Edward Shea, has
been set for Thanksgiving night.
Their friends are COW receiving in
vitations. The marriage will be per
formed in st. Marks church by the
pastor, Rev. J. II. Jones at e O'Clock.
A supper will be served after the
ceremony.
The Nance twins, as both girls are
known, are considered two Of the
most popular girls in the Plains.
William Androvette is a butcher with
a good business. Edward Shea, who
is the sol of Alderman Shea, is in
business in New York. Both couples
will live in Pleasant Plains.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
NEWS ITEMS.

William Ferguson, of Yonkers,
spent Saturday night and Sunday with
relatives in this borough.
Will and Walter Mundy and Master
Melvin Hunt. of Broadway, have gone
to Monmouth Junction for a weeks
hunting.
On Sunday some boys strayed from
Dayton's fields into Campbell's apple
orchard and began stealing apples and
were shot at while there.
The ladies Of the Leiderkranz are
anticipating a trip to the city and an
afternoon at q matinee TO-DAY.
Miss Mary Stults and Miss Gertie
Petty, of Second street, were Perth
AmDoy visitors Monday.
Mrs. Charles Lester, of Catherine
street, has had another Of her attacks
of illness.
Miss Minnie Minck, of Mechanics
vile. Is spending a few weeks with
her parents at Brooklyn.
Charles Rehfuss, of New York City,
spent Sunday with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George Rehfuss, of Ernston.
Instead of free CLAM chowder one of
the saloon keepers gave free rabbit
stew Saturday evening to his S
toners.
Mrs. Andrew Wiler and daughter
Kitty, OF Mechanicsville, are spending
a week with relatives in Newark and
Brooklyn.
Louie Kirscherinann, of Brooklyn,
spent Sunday with Chris Rohfuss and
relatives at Ernston.
Mrs. Oscar Rasmussen, of Perth
Amboy. spent Wednesday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Burk-
hard, of Mechanicsville.
Mrs. F. Hewlett, of Broadway. is
visiting her daughter in Brooklyn
and Will spend Thanksgiving with
her daughter in New York city, be-
lore returning home.
Tom Brown, of Mechanicsville, was
a Matawan visitor Sunday.
Mrs. John Wittworth, of Mechanics
Vile, WAS q South Amboy visitor
Monday.
Miss Harriet Martin, of Borden
town avenue, spent Sunday with rela-
tives at Matawan.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Wiegand, Of Jersey
City. are visiting John Metts and
family, of the Heights.
Mrs. Joseph jackson ST., of Broad
way, is visiting her grand daughter
in Brooklyn, and New York City.
H. Brewster Willis, County Super
intendent Of schools, paid a visit to
the public schools Of this borough on
Monday.
Mrs. H. Kollisch is anticipating a
visit to her daughter, Mrs. S. Ruben
stein and family, at Harlem, OIL We'd
nesday morning and to the theatre
with the ladies of the Leiderkranz in
the afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
SOUTH HMBOY

after it. Gordon said that he thought
the Board of Health should be given
money to pay their bills.
DR.. White said in reply that it was
not so much the money, but that he
had given some orders for the pay
ment of bills which he knew (his
having done So had been illegal and
he could be held responsible for all
the bills contracted by him on that
account.
At the close of the meeting the
board went into executive session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
TfIAL FIXED.
CoIored Youth Accused of Stealing Horse
in Rossyiale to be Tried Decembor I.

The trial of the colored youth, who
stole a horse from Captain Drugs, OF
RossvilIe, on October 2G, and was
caught in Railway, N. j., has been
set down for Monday, December Z at
Richmond. Captain briggs will pro
secute the fellow.
Two of the crew of the ferryboat
Warren, OH which the youth crossed
to Perth Amboy, who told the New
\ DIRK police what they knew about
the case, were served with su~bpoenas
Yesterday to appear at the trial.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
THE PIPE LINE.
One in Amboy Avenue will be Extended TO
Pleasant Plains.

The work of laying the sewer pipe
IN Elliot avenue, has been finished as
far as Bentley street, and as soon as
the weather permits, it will be ex-
tended throughput eka place to Main
street.
The lire on Amboy avenue will be
extended to Pleasant Plains through
Richmond Valley. 1t will be late in
the winter before this work is COM
pleted. but when it is finally finished,
it will be q credit to the place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
TO BE HELD IN CHAPEL.

At the last meeting of the Ladies
Aid Society. of Bethel M. E. church,
Amboy avenue, it was decided to hold
the oratorio Joan of Arc" In the
chapel, one night during the month
of January. The players arc now re-
hearsing once a week and will know
their parts thoroughly by that time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
FAIR ATTENDANCE.

The meeting Of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union. OF Totem
vile, held in st. Paul's church last
night, was we'll attended in spite of
the bad weather. The principal
speaker of the evening was Mrs. Sarah
Roberts Morris, who is county presi-
dent of the union.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
Appreciation of the Beautiful.

1t is greater to appreciate a baby's
smile or the sweetness of a fragrant
flower than to master Sanscrit.-Phila-
delphia Inquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
WORK ON A CLUE.

The Tottenville police force is now
busy working OH a clue that may soon
result in the arrest of the thief who
entered the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Walters last Wednesday AM
robbed them of nearly $500, and a set
of silverware.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
INF ORTANT MEETING.

An important meeting of the Phile-
mon Literary Society was held in X.
of P. Hall, Monday afternoon. Spec
ial music for the occasion was furnish
@ and a number of papers by mem
bers were read.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18

The Evening News is on sale at Ost-
burgs' "A Main street, and at John
Boss Hotel, formerly John Ka!l's
stand. Extra copies of the News and
all NewYork papers can always be Sc
cured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
Trouble Between Them.

TFONDIe Thcnl.
"Dasher and his brother fell out the
other day, and now they don't speak"
you don't say?"
Eyes, they fell out of their automobile
while going at the rate of eighty miles
an our."-Philadelphia Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18

How do you like it, when you COM
plain of being tired, to have folks say,
What do you do?"-Washington (Ia.)
Democrat. ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Closing stock Quotations.

CHOHHHB SEUCN NuUtuITUHN'
Money on call firm at S per cent. Prime
mercantile paper. 6 per cent. Exchanges.
$240, 9Sl 1923; balances, 50. 400, SS5.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-11-18
Live stock Market

CATTLE-Market steady; choice. $3.50
$40; prime, $4.S5Q5; fair. $3Q3.60; veal
calves. $75QQS.
The courier., 1903-02-21

Miss BOyce Of Chicago is the guest of
Mrs. A. H. Weir.
Miss Jackson entertained the Thurs
day night club this week.
The l.. M. H. was entertained this
week by Miss Herminghaus.
The Sans Souci club gave a dance at
Walsh hall Tuesday evening.
Mrs. w. G. Morrison will entertain Les
Bohemiennes next Wednesday.
Miss Gladys Hanna entertained the
Busy Bee club on Wednesday.
Mr.. Charles Stuart will give a dinner
Tuesday evening to the active members
of Phi Delta Theta, Of which fraternity
he is member.
The courier., 1903-02-21
TIL E CO RI E R

La Veta whist club was entertained at
dinner Tuesday evening by Mr.. and Mrs.
o. c. Bell The evening was devoted to
whist.
Mrs. F. A. Korsmeyer and Miss Kors-
meyer will give a musicale next Satur-
day afternoon at their home, 1910 +
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. A. Risser and Mr.. and
Mrs. H. B. Ward will entertain the M.
M. Whist club this evening at the home
of the former.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Rieger entertained
fifty friends informally Thursday even
ing with games and music. A supper
was served i'm three courses.
The .. H. society, composed of the
senior boys in the high school, will give
a card party next Friday evening at the
home of Mr.. Harry Melick.
The courier., 1903-02-21

Mr.. and Mrs. George GRANGER will give
a dinner next Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burt w. Richards will
ing.
Mrs. G. A. Loveland will go to Omaha
Monday to spend the week with her pa
rents.
The university club will give a party
at Fraternity hall the evening of March
twentieth.
Mr.. Ralph E. Johnson has been absent
this week in the interest of the Modern
Woodmen.
The senior class of the high school
gave a dance last night at Farmers and
Merchants hall.
Mr. and Mrs. F. d. Levering gave a
dinner for Mrs. John H. Dennison on
Wednesday evening.
Mr. Dolliver d. Armstrong will give
dancing party Friday afternoon, and
second one Friday evening, both at
Walsh hall.
Mrs. l. c. Burr and Mrs. John S. Mead
ows were assisted at their second 'at
home" given this afternoon, by Mrs. E.
F.. Henkle, Miss Marie Hoover, Mrs.
Lewis Marshall. Mrs. f. p. Savage, and
Mrs. Harry Reese.
The courier., 1903-02-21

Mrs. c. F. Ladd gave a charming ken
sington yesterday afternoon. There
were fifty guests. Miss Katherine Agnew
and Miss Elma Marsland gave pleasure
with songs and "a monkeys donation
party afforded no end of fun. buffet
luncheon was served in two courses.
The courier., 1903-02-21

That Lincoln has permanent orches-
ira is a matter Of congratulation not
only to music lovers. but to all persons
who are interested in the welfare of the
city. To the promoters Of the Philhar-
monic society, is due the gratitude of
the people and the Philharmonic con-
certs should receive liberal patronage.
Orchestra concerts are given not alone
to display the skill and finish of the
players, but to give the public an oppor-
tunity to listen to and become familiar
with the works of the best composers.
Mr.. Hagenow has always had a high
standard for his concerts. and has made
an honest effort to elevate the musical
taste of Lincoln.
The first Philharmonic concert under
the new management was given at the
Oliver, Thursday evening, before an ap-
preciative audience which was creditable
In size.
Mr.. Hagenow had his players well in
hand. and they responded to his baton
with precision and good effect. In re-
sponse to demands for encores. parts of
many OF the numbers were repeated.
Mr.. Wilbur +. Starr sang two operatic
songs very acceptably, his big voice be-
ing better adapted to the size of the
theater. and the accompaniment of an
orchestra, than to the smaller rooms in
which he has previously been heard with
a piano accompaniment The program
follows:
Overturo-Raymond- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thomas
Entr Acte ct Valse (Coppelia,. Delibes
Mr.. wilbur F. Starr
Symphonic No. u in hst ...........H HAYDN
Largo, Allegro vivace, Adagio, Menuetto,
Fantasie-Traumbilder. Lumbye
Either. Mr.. Albert O. Muller
Toreadors Song (Carmen). en)..................B Bizet
Mr.. Starr
Strings-
lal Serenade Roccoco.. Meyer-Helmund
to) 0foosnutterchen LANCER
FackeltanI .......-...................M Meyerbeer
The courier., 1903-02-21

AS an encore mrS. HerZOR played
"Novellaxa," by GODDARD.
Miss Hubbell played the accompani-
ments for the vocalists. As the afternoon
was waning delicate refreshments were
served by the hostesses assisted by Mrs
George A. Adams. Mrs. c. ]. Guenzel,
and Mrs. ]. w. Nickel.
Among the many pleasant valentine
parties was one given Saturday evening
by Mr.. and Mrs. F. d. Eager. The house
was decorated with pink and white
hearts and with red roses and frisias
Each guest was requested to take a val
entine and these were put into box and
were read by one Of the guests. Music
was also one of the pleasures Of the
evening, and a chafing dish supper was
enjoyed. Those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. M. s. Bacon, Mr.. and Mrs. c. s.
Sherman, Mrs. Henrietta Brock. Misses
Hubbell. Leland, Fitzgerald, Murphy,
and Safer.
Beta Theta Pi gave an informal recep-
ton Monday afternoon from five to
seven O'Clock. in honor of Doctor F. w.
Gunsaulus of Chicago. Alumni members
OF tne chapter, ana members OF tne uni
versity faculty who are Betas, were in
vited. A dinner at which covers were
laid for forty, followed the reception.
Doctor Gunsaulus talked of the Rhodes
scholarship. and told stories. at which
he is an adept, and all Joined in frater-
nifty songs. Doctor Gunsaulus became a
Beta In the Ohio Wesleyan university
i'm 1871.
- - n
The marriage of Miss Maude Burr,
daughter Of Mr.. A. ID. Burr of this city.
to Mr.. Clarence L. Atkinson of Chicago.
was celebrated i'm Chicago today. Mr..
A. d. Burr and Mr.. NJ. D. Burr attended
the wedding which was a quiet one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Atkinson will go to New
Orleans and other southern cities for
wedding journey. After their return
they will be at home at $3.50 Indiana
avenue, Chicago.
= . =
Mr. and Mrs. W. e. Hardy entertained
''The Jokers" very pleasantly Monday
evening. The next meeting Of the club
will be at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
w Kellev
The courier., 1903-02-21

Mrs. Louis E. Wettling and Mrs Seth
w. Eddy closed their series Of parties
with kensington- musicale Wednesday
afternoon. 1t was a charming affair, and
the guests were delighted with the musi-
cal program which was presented by
Professor Sheetz, Mrs. Sheetz. Mrs. L. ].
Herzog and Miss Hubbell. The numbers
were:
save Song g..-.-.-..-..-...-.....Te Teresa Del Riego
1Scuz0us0cT oef0au. -Gyotty
Professor Sheetz.
Duet-Ranchero.. ...............B Smith
Mr.. and Mrs. Sheetz
He Was Prince ce......................... Lyues
The Sweetest Story Ever Told. ............. .Stultz
Mn. W. L. Sheetz
tOs<ylsot9o SC0ulZ
Air De Ballet. .Chamnade
Z L.
The courier., 1903-02-21

'"The Jokers" very pleasantly Monday
evening The next meeting of the club
will be at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
w. Kelley.
The courier., 1903-02-21

Mr. and Mrs. F. d. Levering gave
dinner for Mrs. John II. Dennison o.
Wednesday evening.
The courier., 1903-02-21

Mr.. Dolliver d. Armstrong will give g
dancing party Friday afternoon, and Z
second one Friday evening, both a
Walsh hall.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-06-03
THREE RECEIVE DIPLOMAS
AT BISHOP ROBERTSON HALL.
AIumnae Association Gives Annual
Luncheon and Gains Members-Bish-
op TuttIe Delivers IN Address.

Three young women received diplomas at
the commencement exercises at Bishop
Robertson Hall yesterday morning. They
are Miss Little of Hannibal, Mo-, Miss
Leona Duckworth and Miss May Beck.
= The diplomas were presented by Bishop
Tuttle and an address was made by the
Reverend Doctor James R. Winchester Of
the Church of the Ascension.
After the graduation exercises the annual
luncheon OF the Alumnae Association was
given in the dining hall. The members
and guests were welcomed by the associa-
TONS president. Mrs. NJ. P. McArdle. Mrs.
Fred Carroll welcomed the graduates to
membership in the association and Miss
Duckworth responded.
Addresses were made by Bishop Tuttle
and the Reverend E. P. Little Of Hannibal,
Mo. At the close Of the luncheon the men,
bers sang Aud Lang Syne."
More than sixty graduates were. present.
The room where the luncheon was served
was decorated with flowers and palms and
an orchestra was in attendance.
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-06-03
CROPS BADLY DAMAGED
BY RAINS AND FLOODS.
Corn Planting Delayed in Upper Mis-
siSsipf and Missouri
Valleys.

Washington. June 2.-The weekly crop
lows:
Tho States of the Lower Missouri Valley and
portions OF the Mississippi Valley have suffered
much from heavy rains. especially Iowa, the
eastern portions of Kansas and Nebraska and
Western Missouri. Drought continues In New
England. the northern portion OF the Middle
Atlantic States and in Florida. and rains are
needed in portions OF the Central Gulf States
and In Southern Texas. Drought conditions have
tic States Ni'
The latter part of the week was unseasonably
cool in the Lower Missouri Valley. west gulf
districts and New England. damaging frost oc-
curing in the last-named district. Very favor
and South Atlantic and East Gulf states. More
favorable conditions than in the previous week
are reported from the Pacific Coast States, much
Washington.
Wet weather had caused further delay in corn
planting In the Missouri and Upper Mississippi
valleys. where much Of this work is unfinished
and the early planted is becoming weedy In the
eastern portion of Kansas and Nebraska and in
iowa corn fields have been badly washed out and
much replanting will be necessary In Iowa the
acreage will be materially reduced In Illinois
planting Is practically finished. and an excellent
Valley planting is also delayed and early fteIds
IN some portions are suffering for cultivation.
very tes s9nthsrn States corn has experienced
winter wheat on lowlands in the eastern por-
Mons .T2 OF Kansas and Nebraska and Northwestern
Missouri has sustained injury from flood, but on
the whole :he crop has made satisfactory adj
Scafeh Sanffehmen, an Improvement being generally IN
aMigased Mias IN the Ohio Valley, lake region and
Middle Atlantic States. Harvesting is general in
Carolina "N -''''ii
ington and oregon, and the fields in the eastern
portion OF Oregon are usually weedy In Cali
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-06-03
LIFE INSURANCE
FOR CURED
CONsUMPTIvEs.
Case-New York Life Insurance
Company Practically In
JOraea the Hon Cure,


Frederick Hammann's life has been IN
sured.
One of the most careful and conservative
insurance companies in the world has just
issued the policy.
Less than two years ago condemned to
die with consumption and sent to Vienna
by the New York Journal as test case
TO be treated by Professor Hoff. this young
man is now declared to be a flrst-class in
surance risk"
The New York Life Insurance Company.
an organization of the greatest magnitude.
which makes business to examine men
with reference TO their prospects of long
life, has made thorough and searching ex
animation OF Frederick Hammann and de-
clares that he is physically sound.
This is q crucial test Persons with lungs
which are even weak are refused day after
day by the New York Life Insurance Com
pany and the other great life insurance or
ganiZations.
Hundreds Of men who have never had
consumption are to-day unable to secure
such policies as the one just issued to Ham
mann. because Of their PREDISPOSITION
TO CONSUMPTION.
The highest form Of insurance policy
known was issued to Hammann. 1t Is not
one about which there can be any quib-
bling. 1t is what is known as twenty
payment" policy.
AND IT is INCONTESTABLE That fact
is set forth In large type in the policy 1t
self. The New York Life Insurance Com
pany has set Itself on record as willing to
keep Hammaflns insurance in effect so long
as the premiums are paid. 1t has voluntari-
ly bound itself not to contest the policy.
No sort Of examination from a scientific
standpoint. no statement from physicians
and analytical chemists. could have the