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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
SOUTH AMBOY
CHANGES SUGGESTED.


AS we will very soon have a par
the citizens are already expressing the
hope that some new ideas will be adj
ylnced and that there will be some
changes made. One change that they
are particularly DESTROYS Of, is that
the water pipes that have been so
easily frozen this winter on account
of the ground having been washed off
of them, NAV be lowered and that it
would not be a bail idea TO lower the
mains, too. as tile soil being so sandy,
it greedily drinks up water and is in
a state to be easily frozen much deeper
than the snil of many other places.
At,any rate they consider the sugges-
ton that the taps should be ON the
lower part of the main pipes instead
Of on the top, should be acted on, as
even that would sink the service pipes
almost a foot deeper than they now
are. We can not recall the time that
the people have been put to SO much
trouble getting water for use in their
houses. A number who have had
wells and pumps have done away with
them since the advent Of city water
and now that the wells have run dry
they are greatly missed and some have
been heard say they would rather have
the old fashioned wells. While ack-
nowleoging that they are nice and
would be especially SO just now,
yet we must acknowledge [also that
there are many advantages attached to
the hydrant and sink, baths. etc.,
that all the wells lin the world cannot
give. But when one cannot draw the
water on account of frozen pipes and
finds their cellars afioat with the slop
water thrown i'll the sink, backing up
from the frozen drain pipes on account
of bad sewerage, n will think a d
say many things they would not
otherwise say and the housewives
almost wish probably that they could
talk like their liege lords sometimes,
alb ut coffee dams, ETC., Something
ought certainly to be done before
another winter as it is only the house
wives who are inconvienced, bnt the
men come home very often tired from
their daily labor and do no feel like
carrying water from q distance, espec-
tally for wash day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
Amboy
Reality and Construction
Company.
MIGRATE LIKE THE BIRDS.
Educational Institution in the North
Allows Its Students to study
in the Sunny south.

Competition is so keen and educa-
tional opportunities SO numerous that
all sorts of inducements are held out
by the various institutions to win stu
dents to their respective ranks, but il
has remained for one of the foremost
universities of the north to formula a
plan whereby students may work un-
der continually sunny conditions, says
the New York Herald.
Under this system students may re-
iceive credit for work accomplished in
\ small institution in the far south,
the same as if done in the large north
ern university. So that q student
m%atriculating in the fall quarter in the
north may spend the winter quarter in
the sunny south and then return for
the spring quarter to the north, mi
grating with the birds, as it were.
The same method holds with some
Of the instructors. Even the cata-
logue of the southern university adj
vises students to furnish themselves
with fishing tackle and guns, as out
dooor sports are most heartily encour-
aged. Is not this making education
come easy?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
LITTLE POINTS IN DRESS.
Fashionable Eriils That Will BE Fea-
lures of the Costumes of the
Spring Season.

In the newest fur trimmings ermine is
%.ngeniously combined with darker furs.
Brittany embroidery adorns some OF
The collar and cuff setsso much in vogue.
There will be a golden CLEAN to all the
trimmings of the coming season, says
the Brooklyn Eagle
For spring and summer the waist of
Persian lawn will take precedence in the
cotton group.
Light toned velvets are much in de-
mand for ball gowns.
For the spring the voile costume will
be the leader.
Walking suits of wolfe on the order Of
the French tailored style are the latest.
Ribbons will be extensively used for
millinery purposes this spring.
One Of the seasons novelties is ribbon
with a gold effect.
Included among the ornaments for
spring hats are large gilt and silver
plaques.
Braids will play an important part in
he trimmings Of the spring and sum
mer.
Popular patterns for buckles are the
butterfly, Grecian head, ivy leaf with
medallion. and Louis XVI. designs.
Gauze and tulle strings are predicted
on the dressy creations in spring head
wear.
In laces net effects lead for dress and
hat trimming, the list including chan
lilly, point d'Alencon, %lierre, point de
Paris and Val.
A new combination for belt buckles
and jewelry specialties Is that of colored
irridescent enamels with light silver or
gold.
Golden brown, in combination with
ieep cream lace or a touch of gold trim
ming, continues the favorite color for
receptions and afternoon wear generally.
Green will figure conspicuously in the
millinery for the coming season and hats
have already appeared adorned with
shades of yellow and orange artistically
blended.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
FlREmEN AT MEETING.
Delegates I, om the Several Boroughs At
tend the Session.

The Richmond Borough Volunteer
Firemen's Association held a meeting
in K. of P. Hall, Tottenville, Satur-
day night. 1t was attended by over
200 delegates from all parts of Long
Island, New York and Staten Island.
They were transported from st.
George to Tottenville by the Rapid
Transit Railroad free of charge.
The meeting was called to order by
President Michael J. Macklin.
Speeches were made by James j.
Byrnes. Of Flushing. L. l., The pre-
sident of the Southern New York
Volunteer Firemen Association, John
B. Merrill, president of the Queens
Volunteer Firemen Association, and
Mr.. O'Brien, of Queens The dele
gates left Tottenville in two special
trains at IL. 80 O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
JUST HOW TO RUN.
An Illustration That Certainly Left
Nothing in Execution to be
Wished For.

Mike Murphy, Yale's athletic coach
and trainer, has just begun to train his
string of runner and murders for the
spring games. He vas putting a num-
Der of freshmen through their PAGES on
the circular track in the gymnasium, re-
iates the New York Times. After all OF
The green men had been given a short
try-out, n of them, a man who had
won a little reputation as a rune at a
Massachusetts, preparatory school. APP
preached the trainer and began to ask
him some technical questions as to the
best method of running.
I'm changing from the long stride to
he sprint, at the finish" said the fresh
man, lis 1t better to draw in the arms a
title, or would you advise throwing the
head back and the chest forward, slowly
Or as quickly as possible? And would
you advise a reaching stride for dis
taEce running. or do you think the
curve in the knee should be keptto some
extent? I've always wanted to ask an
authority about these particulars
Mike regarded the inquisitive
freshman a moment in silence. Then
he shifted his cigar from one corner of
MS mouth to the other.
Son." he drawled, slowly, "did you
ever work on a FARM"
YES" replied the freshman. wonder
ing what that had to do with running.
We'll. suppose you were about a milo
away from the house-and we're dead
aungry-and some one rang the dinner
Oell. Probably you'd get home in a
hurry-and you wouldn't pay particular
attention to the size of your stride,
either. That's the way you want to
remember that you've got to
get there"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
NEWS ITEMS.

Miss Lily Parisen has returned home
from o delightful visit at Philadel-
phia. Miss Parisen went with a
theatre party from this borough, con-
sisting of Mr.. and Mrs. Willis Sickles.
William Parisen and Charles Anten.
rath, Of this borough, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Dudley, Of Philadelphia, all of
whom attended the Camden theatre
and were delighted with the play "To
Die at Dawn" Most of the party re-
turned home at once, but Miss Lily
remained for o visit.
Frank Mundy, of Catherine street,
has recovered from the grippe.
Mrs. q. Hillyer is very ill at her
home with the grippe.
Mrs. Charles Campbell, of Cathe-
rine street, entertained Miss Edith
Campbell, of the Heights, this week.
William Spice, of Catherine street,
is anticipating a very pleasant time
in New York city, Sunday.
Mrs. J. johnson, Of Catherine street,
is just recovering from the grippe.
The telephone wires we're all down
near the cove Tuesday, but they were
repaired before night. A number OF
the wires were down Ill town also,
but the men were on hand and fixed
them at onc
The new lunch wagon was ready
for business Tuesday evening.
William Hillyer, of Catherine street,
has returned home from a visit at
Port Reading with his SOIL, Bret Hill,
yer and family. His granddaughter
Lily has been quite ill but is better.
Our News messenger, T. S. Walsh,
was on the sick Tuesday and he wal
missed, the News arrived by mail to,
late for publication.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
HUGE SEA. PIE.
Formed a Tempting Dinner for Sixty
Men mt Yarmouth and Weighed
18S Pounds.

The fishing town Of Yarmouth, which
originated the sprat banquet, and the
bloater feast, reestablished Its title to
gastronomic renown recently by a sea
pie dinner. Sixty men dined sump-
t~uously off a giant pie weighing 1853
pounds.
1t was a four-decker, the keel OF
which was laid with beef bones, the
triple bulk-headings we're OF short
crust, the bunkers were filled with
beefsteak and OK kidneys, and the
holds slowed with meat and vege-
tables. The hull, of short crust, took
a stone and a half Of -four, and the
vegetables comprised onions, carrots,
turnips and potatoes.
Three expert carvers were engaged
in dividing the immense connection,
which took nine hours to boil, and
which was served steamipg hot.
After 1t was served to the so men
who sat down to 1t the remains were
distributed among the poor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
A TIN
In Celebrating 1t There May De srf-
hcent DrOllery TO Make 1t
Amusing.

There are SO many things about the
celebration Of a tin wedding that can be
made amusing that it is rather a mis-
take to take it too seriously. The best
plan is to bring in as many droll features
as the imagination will suggest, without
making the provocation to anus ement
too much of an effort, says Woman's
Home Companion.
1t is not feasible to have the invitations
sent out on sheets of tin, but to the
cards on which he invitations are writ
ten may be attached little strips or tags
of tin. The wording of the invitation
may be as simple as one chooses.
There cannot be very much done in
the line of tin decoration, although l
nave heard of taking the sheets OF tin
from which tinsmiths have stamped
patterns and utensils, and putting these
up as a background for flowers. The
many bright, irregular points of the tin
caught the light, and in the openings
were thrust punches Of flowers, ferns
and greenery of different descriptions.
The effect was odd, but pleasing.
All the flowers that are put about the
room should be In tin receptacles instead
Of in cases Of glass or china. The bou-
quet carried by the bride should be
placed in a tin funnel, to serve as a bou-
quet holder. If this is decorated with
ribbons it will be very pretty. The
brightness of new tin will contribute to
the gay effect and be of value wherever
It Is used.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
TO LECTURE IN SCHOOLS.
Former Tutor ia Family OF Russian Noble
man Coming.

A very interesting, ( philantropic,
and educational lecture, or talk, will
be given ill the public schools by
Oliver G J. Schadt, A. NJ, PHI. D.,
founder of the Peoples College move
ment Of Philadelphia. Mr.. Schadt
has recently returned from a second
trip to st. Petersburg, Russia, as the
American representative of the North
American exhibits at the Information
al Pedagogical, Scientific and Indus
trial Exposition, commonly known as
1.-THE Cnild's World, +" held at the I'M
perial Palace under the patronage of
Her Majesty, the Empress.
Mr.. Schadt had formerly gone to
Russia in 1882 ms American tutor to
tie sons of His Excellence, Count A.
P. Bobrinsky, lineal descendant of
Queen Catherine III. lie was appoint
oil American attache of the Russian
Commission at the st. Louis exposi-
ton of 1904 by the Imperial Court
Uhamberlin, MI. Serge A. Alexan-
orovsky, Commissioner General.
Mr.. Schadt will lecture on "Once a
Tutor, Now a Guest in the Castle of
q Russian Nobleman
The children may bring what they
feel disposed to as the amount of
money, as ii is to be O free will offer
ing on their part.
Lectures are very popular in the
schools of today and it is to be hoped
that these will be appreciated. At
school No. 1 the lecture will be given
on the 9Th of March and school No. .
on the 18th. On the 18th and 14th the
gentleman will lecture Mt Red Bank
and Keyport.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
WATCHING THE BILL.

The bill to pay the volunteer fire.
men of Staten Island and Long Island
for past services, and then to pay them
a certain sum every month according
to their work in the department. was
brought up at Albany yesterday. A
number of Tottenville and pleaasnt
Plains firemen were present to watch
the ourse Of the bill. They will re-
port what they learned at the next
meeting of the Tottenyille Fire De-
Dartment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
Fond ofPhotoRraph..

A wealthy old lady who resides at
Tulse Hill has n remarkable eccen-
tricity. Once every month she sends
for a photographer and has her pho
tograph taken. She orders only one
copy, for which she pays a sovereign.
One recent month she was i'll with in
huenza, but rather than miss the
monthly visit of the photographer she
insisted on being photographed in bed.
She nov has 4S of these monthly pho
togFaphs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
SEVENTH BIRTHDAY.

Master Milton Rue, of Main street,
celebrated his seventh birthday Satur-
day afternoon with a number of his
little friends. They had q very en-
joyable time playing games and en-
joyed refreshments that were served.
One game in particular, a guessing
game, pleased the little guests. Some
of the guests were from Helmetta.
Milton received some nice presents.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02

ChenD Clocks,

Cheap clocks are often said by watch
makers to be not worth repairing. In
that case see what a good cleaning. will
do, for often a clock gets too choked
with dsst to perform its duty and will
go perfectly when that dust has been
removed. Screw off the back of the
clock and them immense the works in
naphtha, When clean and dry, replace
the works and probably your clock will
so as well as ever again.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
WILLIAM MITCHELL DEAD.

William Mitchell died at his home,
at Bordentown, yesterday morning of
typhoid fever. Mr.. Mitchell was a
former resident of this borough and
resided with his aunt, Mrs. James
Leavy. on Broadway, for several years
and was very popular with his asso-
ciates. The funeral will take place
from the home of his mother at Bor-
dentown, on Thursday morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
A BiaI.

Householder-Did the master plumber
make the corrections in that bill | re-
turned to him?
Collector-Yes, sir, and he found an
overcharge of two dollars.
aha! Just as | said"
Eyes. sir; but it took him about an
hour to look up the items, and he
charges five dollars an hour for his time.
Three dollars more, please."-N. Y.
Weekly
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
WoegBnrDaH
News ITEMs.

Rev. Joseph Leiper and SON, Master
MoCarroll Leiper, of Blauvelt, ny.
spent Sunday, with Rev. and Mrs. J.
NJ. McNnlty, of Railway avenue.
Mrs. William Shatwel ST., of Rah-
way, spent Sunday with relatives in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Maurer, Of
New5York, have bought one Of Mr..
Hampton Cutters houses Eand have
recently moved in. Mr.. Maurer, Ii d
son of the late Henry W. Maurer
who owns.the factories at Maurer.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Voorhees, and
family and Mr.. and Mrs. lothian Cod
'lington have moved into Mr.. David
Rrown's honsc ON Barron avenue.
Mrs. s. 3. HiDsdale, of Barron
avenue ms recovered from her attack
of the grip.
Master Charles Campbell is at
school again after All attack of dirh-
iberia.
Miss Anna johnson, of Albert street,
is seriously i'll with scarlet fever.
The midwsek meeting of the Cong
r~egationalists will this week be held
at the home of Mr.. D. s. Voorhees,. Of
Edgar Hill, il the weather permits.
Mrs. William Miller, of Edgars Hill.
will entertain the Uongregrationalists
at a social somo time in March.
Mrs. Frank 1. Perry is confined to
her home with the grip
Miss Anna Hart, of Edgars Hill,
was in Sewaren on Friday.
Miss Dorothea B. Boyuton, Of
Sewaren spent Friday night with
Miss Mary A. Seamans.
Miss Emma Cornish spent Sunday
out of town.
Mrs. George Noe and Miss Carrie
Noe we're in town on Sunday. :
Miss Minnie johnson is spending
several days with her sister in Amboy.
Miss Beth Adams has returned to
her home in Haverhill after a visit
with friends in town.
Miss Ethel Valentine of Ossining on
the Hudson, spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. 3. W. Valen-
tine of Green street.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. Boynton and
the Misses Louise and Dorthea Boyn-
ton saw "Tenderfoot" in New York,
Saturday night.
Miss H. v. Harding spent Sunday
with friends In New York.
Mrs. George Marschell is confined
to her home with the grip.
Mrs. W. T. Ames spent Saturday in
New York.
Mrs. Scout is recovering from her
recent illness.
Mr.. Waldo e. Berry was in Rah-
way on Saturday last.
Mrs. Everett Ensign, Miss Helen
Ensign, Miss Carrie Ewing and Miss
Edna j. Brown attended the fifth
symphony Concert in New York ON
Saturday afternoon la st. The next
one will be held March @.
The ladies of this town will give a
leap year dance in the w. A. A. club
house on April eighth.
EL
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
WAS HELD UP.

A Polander, whose name could not
be learned last night, was waylaid
near Stevens avenue and John street
at mi might Saudi and badly beaten
by six men. He is confined to his
bed at present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
Haahed brown Potatoes.

Chop four cold potatoes fine and add
one teaspoonful Of salt and a very little
pepper. Put a tablespooAfulo OF butter in
the frying pan and turn it so it runs all
over; when 1t bubbles put in the pota-
Toes and smooth them evenly over the
pan. Cook till they are brown and
c-usty on the bottom; then put in a tea
spoonful OF chopped parsley and fold
over like an omelet.-Good Houselkeep-
Ing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
His Advantages.

Americans often growi because on ar
rival in Berlin they are obliged to reg
lister and have their anne sent to po-
lice headquarters. But the system has
its advantage even to them, as when
wrongly directed letters are sent to the
police station and thence forwarded 10
the right address.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
ENJOY THEMSELVES

AS many patrolmen as could be
spared from the Staten Island police
force were allowed to have last night
off SO that they could attend the an
nual entertainment and reception OF
the Patrolmen's Wives Association,
which was held at the Murray Hill
Lyceum, 100 East Saith street, New
York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
STOVE HOLE IN BOAT.

The ice in the sound Yesterday was
driven ashore by the high tide, It
came in so fast that the homo OF Peter
Grosjean, in a house boat at the foot
of Main street. was caught and q huge
hole stove in below the water line.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
1,ne EsuaI SACRIFICES.

Il don't suppose you propose to make
any sacrifice during Lent" said the
first clubman.
''Oh, l don't know" replied the 9TH
er. Il expect to sacrifice the truth oc-
casionally when | get home late."-
Philadelphia Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
MORE BASKETBALL GAMES.

Saturday afternoon the st. Paul
Society basketball team, of Stapleton,
and the Little Five basketball club,
OF st. George, will have a game at
Tompkinsville, Ellsworth Bedell, of
.Tottenville, plays with the st. Paul
boys.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02

what" asked the teacher, do you
understand by the strenuous life?'
Does it convey any meaning to your
Sure" replied the bad boy.
"What?"
why, what happens in the woodshed
when pa gets home after you've been
naughty" was the prompt reply.-Bos-
ton Budget.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
sIn,iInr. nut nInerent.

Professor" asked the inquisitive stu
dent, ARE the three elements, fire, wa
ter and air, political elements?"
mo-" replied the professor. "but the
political elements are somewhat SINH
lar"
What are they?" queried the student.
"Fire-water and wind" replied the
maj of wisdom, winking his other eye
Cincinnati ENQUIRER,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
COAL PIRATES ARRAlGNED.

The coal pirates. who were arrested
by the New York Harbor police, Sun
day night, were arraigned before
Magistrate Marsh, of New Brighton,
Monday morning. They are being
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
our wares in Persin.

American lamps, clocks. watches
and locks have a steadily increasing
sale in the bazars of Persia. Ph0no-
graphs. electric fans, hand pumps aud
cooking and warming stoves find ap-
preciative purchasers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
TOTTEN WILLIE.

The Evening News is on sale at Ost-
buFRs' "A Main street, and ct John
Boss Hotel, formerly John Rails
stand. Extra copies of the News and
all NewYork papers can always be se-
cured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
Annther

II have just been reading the ac-
count of a railway wreck in which ev-
cry occupant of the smoking carriage
was more or less injured, while the rest
of the passengers in the train escaped
without HARM" said old Hodge.
There, Ezra" cried Mrs. Hodge, tri-
umphantly, 'there is another warning
against the use of tobacco."-Tit-Bits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02

Most wives are Inconsistent.
When husbands drive them to It,
They va ITS no use talking"
Then go right on and do It.
-Philadelphia ledger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
A Question OF Time.

we can't afford to recognize them.
Their ancestors we're In trade"
Weren't ours?"
''Of course; but our trade ancestors
are two generations farther back than
theirs. Chicago Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
Are You Going West.

Are you going west? If SO, call or
address Lehlgh Valley agent at 119
Smith street for special rates in effect
during March and April
h164.2. &c. Gt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
HELP WANTED

Observation-Disclosures driver, must
be quick at delivery, acquainted
with the suburbs of this city and well
recommended. Steady position and
good wages to the right man. Address
A. News Office.
5099. 2-25-tf.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02

of old when a fellow would steal
He was dragged to the bastile;
But the m~odernized crook
When he's brought to book
Rides to jail IN his automobile.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02

WANTED-MEN OR WOMEN local
representatives for a high class
magazine. Large commissions. Cash
prizes. Write ]. N. Trainer, 80 East
Washington Square, New York, N. Y.
5~0l6-2-17-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02

FOR SALE-AT q bargain, house and
lot on Hall ave. Address "bar-
gain" Evening News office.
97-11-1O-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
Bessie-oh, Bob!

Bob-What's the matter?
Bessie-You make SO much noise
with your drum hat | can't make any
with my little piano.-Detroit Free
Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02

BOILER AND ENGINE for sale at a
bargain. Sturtevant 10 horse power
steam engine and boiler in A 1 condi.
ton, cost $3.50, will sell for $3.50. In
use 8 years. Address o. D., News
Office. 9-12-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02

WANTED POSITION-OOMPETENT
engineer, married man, sober and
industrious. Can give references if
desired. Address News Office. 2-23-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
LOST
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-wELL established groc-
erv business, doing a good cash
business, must sell by April LIST, own
er going to leave city. Call News
office. 5127-2-26-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02

YOUNG MAN, IS, bright and viii
ing to work, would like apprentice
ship to learn trade. Smith, II Wood
bridge road. 2-23-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-02
REAL ESTATE.

FOR SAuE-FOUR lots on Market
st., near Goodwin. Address "Real
Estate" Evening News.
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