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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-18

! handled it in q scholarly manner.
DR.. Shaw traced tie course: OF
education from prehistoric times,
through the gradual steps of stone,
bark an d leaf writing, up to the pres
ent advanced state. He snid that the
youth of today does not realize the
wealth of the msntal advantages at
his disposal. He spoke of the wonder
ful strides made in womon's education,
and he prophesied that we shall soon
500 race similar to the Amazons.
He touched beautifully on the life of
that blind and deaf wonder, Helen
Keller. He explained that accord
| ing to its Latin derivation, the word
education meant not a pouring in,
as most people imagine, but drawing
out. an awak ening of all that is good
and noble in the young man and
young woman. He use the class
motto, "Know Thyself,'' as an illus
tration.
The speaker also commented favor
ably on the cosmopolitan character of
the class and he spoke in favor of the
study of languages, closing with n
mirth. provoking illustration of the
troubles of several persons VINO had
scorned to study French and German
when thev had t no opportunity.
DIR. Shaw address was punctuated
with witty remarks, and lie secured a
firm hold on the several hundred
people present. He was greeted with
prolonged applause and was requested
by SuperlnteI dent Shull to present
the diplomas to the graduates. Th is
he did in most humorous banner,
Iprefacing the presentation of eacl
diploma with Il timely witticism.
The henediction was pronounced by
Rev. Mr.. Ferris, and the program
closed with selection by tho or.
choslrH. The friends of tho graduates
then went forward to offer their con
gratulations, tho members of the class
holding reception for several
minutes. Tho stul3nts received II
largo quantities of flowers.
A large number Of people from out.
of town attended the exercises.
Following tho close of the informal
reception on the stage, the graduates
faculty and a few others went to the
residence of L. W Baines, 14G Higl
street, where a short reception wal
held and refreshments served.
, Classical course Rose May Rlume
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-18

The tenth annual commencement
exercises of tho High School passed of
last night successfully. Tho spacious
auditorium was filled to standing
room with an interested aud enthus-
astlc audience, and the splendor OF
the decorations, enhanced by the
large numbers of electric lights, made
the scene one not soon to be for
gotten. The decorations wera the
same as at the class day exercises OIL
Thursday, consisting of white bunting
and green leaves and branches A
large pennant bearing, in Greek
characters, the motto of the class,
"Know Thyself," " was stretched
above the windows at the rear of the
stage. The windows were coveIel by
q marrow lattice work of white, ell.
twined with green. Over the pro.
sentium was draped white bunting,
bordered with greon The themo of
the decorations was groon and white,
the class colors.
Promptly at s: Is o'clock, the pro.
cession entered from door at the
side of the auditorium, ana marched
down side aisle. First came the
ushers, they being followed in turn
by the Board of Education, tho IIigI,
School Faculty, superintendent of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-18
New Firm of Brokers.

Roy Masterson and John W. Clark
have gono into business under the
firm name of Tho Masterson Company,
insurance brokers and dealers in
government bonds. Their temporary
quarters arc Ill Masterson S restaurant,
1l3 Smith street. They are enrolled in
the American Underwriters Com
pany. and are agents for the Equitable
Life Assurance Company.
FL. LARI<INS, 357 STATE Street,
will do plumbing, steam, hot water
and hot air heating on monthly. pay
ments. $40 per month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-18

.:Asbury Park, June 18:-A thrill.
something like tho soldiers felt when
Grant or Sheridan rode along the
lines after fierce battle, swspt
through Educational hall Yesterday
when General Black, tho national G.
y. Il. commander, appeared upon the !
platform and waved his hand for
silence. 1t was the signal for an
outburst of applause. The weather.
beaten old heroes arose en- masse and
sent forth cheer that was heard on
the sidewalks. &
General Black is a typical soldier
of tho old school. His hair is white,
his form straight and towering. He
speaks with his eyes; his arms ara
used as points of emphasis; he is
eloquent, impassioned.
The general spoke for thirty
minutes. He recalled scenes and
deeds of the past. Lingering mem
ories were revived by the sturdy old
soldier, who pleaded with great earn
estness for Grand Army imbued
with patriotism freed from the pre-
judices of caste and lowly condition !;
for tolerance for the colored soldier
and an entente oordiale that could for
get present poverty or misfortune and
have regard only to the deeds which.
had covered every honest soldier
with glory.
At the close of his addrc-s, the
election of officers was lnureoded
with. After warm contest. .Ilmes
M. Atwood, of Plainfield, was elected
department commander.
The balance of The ticket, as fol-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-18
WILL LOCATE COALYARD.

1t is understood that G. M. Peter
son & Company will occupy tho place
on Smith street, near the Central
reilroad, recently occupied by William
Ii. Mccormick S saw mill, as coal
and wood yard. The Central railroad
will build an addition to the railroad
track now used by Mr.. Mccormick, SO
that it will reach the Peterson yard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-18
SUIT AGAINST VALENTINES

SbeciaIfo tie EVeRiRg Meas.
New Brunswick, June ls:-Papers were
filed here today in suit of the First
National Bank, of Perth Amboy, against
Howard X. Valentine and Robert n.
Valentine, of Woodbridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-18
COMPLAIN OF THE BOYS.

A complaint has been received by
the police in regard to annoyances
caused by the yelling and other mis-
chief of boys in the vicinity of 50
Woodbridge road.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-18

Building Lots, $3.50 each. Two
blocks W.st Of StatA ST, one
block north of Washington. The
best bargains in the city.
WARD 3. SNYDER, Owner,
2l Smith Street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-18
TO ELECT OFFICERS.

Last night Lawrence Lodge of Odd
Fellows held q we'll attended meet
ing. Next Friday night they will
nominate and elect officers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-18
TEARING DOWNN RUINS.

The work of tearing down tho ruins
of the Hess block, in Smith street, is
getting along nicely. 1t is said that
the work will be completed within
three months.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-18
Continual on page S.)

We guarantee that our ice cream is
made of pure cream and worth the price.
l5c per pint ID. V. Rush, 81 Smith st.
6S5t-6- II -18
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-18

Ic, Cream for dinner. all fIavors.
Prompt delivery. II. V. Rush, 81 smith
st. l-G-l7-lS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-18

Lost anything: A cent-a-word adv
in the Evening News will find it fer
yJu.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-18

In Bicycles we have over 30 new models
to se'cct lrcm. d. V. Rush, 3S3 State st.
GS5l -G-17-lS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-18
JAS. ATWOOD
COMMANDER
ESTATE G. A. R.
Elected After One Of the Warmest
Contests Ever Held at State
rEnCampment. :
WELCOMED GEN. BLACK.

wh"n the National Commander Walked
Upon The St.ge the Veterans Arose and
Cheered As in the Days of '63 and '64.
0ihfr Officers Chosen and Aids AppolGt-
ed-WOme"'s s Relief Chose a President.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-18
LABOR UNION PICNIC.

Tonight the Central Labor Union will
hold their first grand annual picnic and
ball at Pulaski Park, State street,
nothing has been left undone to make the
picnic all that it should be, and those
who attend will be well repaid
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
Governor Martin.

The Londonderry Sitter has decided
that James l.. Martin must be COVER
nor. Evidently the Sitter hasn't yet
noted the fact that Mr.. Martin has
said that he would not and could not
become a candidate. The Sitter is go
ing to draft him as our local contem-
porary drafted Fletcher Proctor TWO
wears ago. And the Rutland News is
getting into line Last October the
Marble city daily said James L. Mar
tin would be a sorry spectacle running
for any elective office" and now the
same paper declares that seriously
there are a good many who regard
Mr.. Martin of governorship size"
Perhaps a definition of "governorship
size" to which everyone could agree
is out of the question, but assuming
that those who have been elected
governor during the past twenty
wears were of the necessary dimen-
sions, the statement of the News may
fairly be assumed to be correct, with
out unduly complimenting Mr. Martin.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
A Remedy for Lawlessness.
Rutland Herald.l

Since the passage of the license To-
cal option liquor law nothing has hap
pened which has more clearly demon
strated its value as a measure to con-
troll the traffic In intoxicating liquors
than the vote on the question of IL
cense or no-license In this city on
Tuesday. Conditions under license
have been such as to offend the moral
sense of this community, and the peo-
pie have at the first opportunity APP
piled the remedy which the law pro-
yides The vote is a rebuke to the
for its neglect to control
the traffic II was an official tender
foot that walked on the eggs of its
own fears. while the saloon. licensed
and unlicensed. made sport of the law.
As We understand the temper of this
town, our citizens will not submit to
a continual paralysis of the executive
functions of the commission. VIII II
now undertake to enforce the prohi-
bition end of the law? We are posi-
tive of one thing, however. before
another year passes the pirates who
traffic in liquor in this
town Illegally will feel the iron heel
of the law The merit of the local OPP
ton principle Is well illustrated in
crisis like this. The people have at
hand an effectual remedy for lawless-
ness; they used II yesterday, and we
viii now await the result.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
Good Words for Local Option Law.
tBoston Transcript

The results Of this years voting are
a vindication of the local option law
quite as much ms We're those of last
year. They show the people of those
towns that desire no license that the
remedy is In their own hands. There
Is no danger that something which
they do not desire will be superim
posed upon them by their neighbors,
as was the case under the old prohib-
tory law, and AS long as there Is
single city or town In the state that
desires license there remains the JUS
tification OF the local option law Even
II every city and town should vote no
license there would still be warrant
for maintaining the law, because pub
lie sentiment changes from year to
year. II Is quite likely that by an
other spring we shall see evidence of
this, though we do not expect to see
the license vote again attain the pro-
portions which il reached last year.
Vermont now has a rational working
system that ought to make her less
of a hermit state than she has been.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
Another One.
The Morrisville Messenger says:

The Morrisville Messenger says:
Both Mr.. Clement and Mr.. Agan are
doomed TO citizenship in no-lcense
communities next year unless they
change their respective places of res
idence.
AS long as local option. the prinei-
nile for which tIr Clement and Mr.
Agan both conttpded. is preserved.
neither gentleman will probably OBJ
iect to the choice. neither way, license
or no license, of the voters.
1t seems to be ver. hard for some
people to understand Hat. the issue
of the recent campaign was between
prohibition and local optitp, not be-
tween prohibition and license. These
rnisdirected shafts Of editorial sar-
casm are getting decidedly ohestnutty.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
I TAKE ALL RISK.

When you get a box of Mi-o-na,
deposit fifty cents with George Il.
Greene as an evidence of good faith.
He will give you a signed receipt
agreeing to refund the money in ac-
cordance with the coupon offer. If Mi
o-na fails to increase weight and cure
stomach troubles. All the risk is his.
If Mi-o-na succeeds, as he is reason
ably sure il will. or he could not af-
ford 10 make an offer like this, the
cost is trifling. Cut out the coupon
to-day and take advantage of this Of
fer
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
Tragedy Averted.

Just in the nick of time our little
boy was saved" writes Mrs. w. Wat
kins of Pleasant City, Ohio. 'Pneu-
monia had played sad havoc with him
and a terrible cough set in besides.
Doctors treated him. but he grew
worse every day. At length We tried
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, and our darling was saved.
He's now sound and we'll" Everybody
ought to know. it's the only sure cure
for Coughs. Colds and all Lung dis
eases. Guaranteed by F. II. Holden
& Co. Druggists. Price soc. and S1.00.
Trial bottles free.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
Law Provides for Option.
Huntington Free Press.l

Some people have assumed that the
widespread revulsion of public opin-
ion regarding the merits of license
would be seized upon as an excuse for
the claim that the local option law is
in danger, but this is very improbable.
The most effective argument in favor
of the local option law has been that
it enables every community TO have
license or not as a majority of the
residents prefer; and to argue that the
exercise of this option endangers the
law providing therefor is to admit a
weakness in the law itself.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

If the Montpelier license commits
sioner who resigns because he has
been unsupported in trying to stop
illegal selling has been fair and inn
partial in his efforts, then the people
Of Montpelier ought to be ashamed of
themselves! They should not pass a
law unless they desire it enforced and
if an official shows the disposition to
do his duty--a thing. by the way,
quite too rare-they should give him
every possible encouragement Such
an official is one Of the towns best
factors for advancement
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
The Triumph of MIR. Burke.

The reelection in this city Of Mayor
Burke by an unprecedented majority
must be recognized by the community
as a distinct and remarkable personal
triumph. Mr.. Burke practically
fought his battle alone. He was NOM
mated by his own political party, the
democratic. but the party machine
made no fight for him and did not
even hold a meeting during the cam
paign. Mr.. Burke held firmly to the
belief that the people were with him
and the result shows that his conf
dence was not misplaced
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
Takes Its Tsffy Thankfully.
Wilmington Times. |

Many Wilmington farmers have re-
celved packages of garden seeds
from the department Of agriculture at
Washington the past week, remind
ers that Congressman Haskins has not
forgotten them and also that seed
time Is coming. although there is
nothing In outside appearances that
look II now BY the way, we are In
formed that the department of agri-
culture Is now buying the best seeds
that II Is possible to get and that they
are selected for the localities they are
to be sent to, as especially desirable
for that section.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

A cold Is no longer n disease" up
In Montpelier and drugstore Pill
grimages win have 10 be based on
pneumonia, chills and fever, or snake
bites. In order to be successful In the
future. These be troublous tilhes'
when laws are beginning TO be en-
ea,ca1t
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

Senator Smoot may be white, pond
lily man. exhaling pure, moral IRA
GRANGE upon the surface OF the great
world pond. lie may be,-Jack Har-
ris is sure of it-but there seems TO
be no doubt at all about the Mormon
mud In which the roots of Mr.. Shoots
being find sustenance. It's black ana
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

And so, at the final closing up Of
canal negotiations, certain essential
authority" was found wanting! The
United states government viii wisely
hang on to its $5O,OOOOOO until every
thing is made plain and straight
There seem to be things in Panama
canal history that are not dreamt OF
in our philosophy.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
The Government and the Farmer Fad.

The government is going to help
out the farmer, show him how to con-
duct a farm. pay part of the expenses
and let him pocket the resulting
profits. The farms will be called
United States diversification farms.
The first one is to be situated near
Columbia, S. c., and thirty Others are
to be operated in the southern states.
One fourth of a farm of not less than
fifty acres may be planted with cot
ton; the remainder must be devoted
to feed for live stock. This may be
hogs or dairy cattle. Seeds and one
half of the fertilizers will be given
and an inspector will call once a
month.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

Mr.. Smith of Salt Lake City has
doubtless stirred the admiration of
suicide alarmists, with his con-
fessed record of twenty-one sons and
twenty-one daughters. But some OF
us, who think that life don't amount
70 much unless it follows the lines OF
certain principles, are simply dis
pusted Mt the creatures story.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
MATTERS OF OPINION.
Selected from the Editorial columns
OF Our Esteemed Contemporaries,
Isn't christened Yet.

Just how Tuesdays no-license gains
may influence the selection of the next
governor of Vermont Is too self-evi-
dent for explanation. The Barre Tel
egram Will name the man after inyes-
tlgation proves him TO be a total abb
stainer.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

Grover Cleveland says: Some peo-
pie restrain themselves from abusing
the dead" He should have said, IN
Justice to human nature, that most
people do.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
COUPON.

This coupon entities any read
er of the Reformer to have the
purchase price of Mi-o-na refund
ed in case it does not increase the
weight and cure stomach troubles.
l assume all the risk, and Mi-o-na
is absolutely free unless it gives
satisfaction.
George Z. Greene.
/ TAKE ALL RISK.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

The edict has gone forth in Mont
pelier that hereafter, in accordance
with the provision Of the license law,
every man must pay for his own
drinks. Just wait now. till the next
legislature gets hold of the license
law. 1t won't do thing to the treat
ing clause! VINO, in Vermont, would
ever have thought provisions of that
kind would actually be enforced! Why
they are designed merely as express
sions of state austerity in matters
onvivial-badges of Puritan immac-
ulateness, that's all!
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
Bound to Get IT, someway.

LbINlluou GIioi'l
The appropriation voted for a free
bridge connecting Bellows Falls and
North Walpole can be viewed In the
light of a consolation prize by the
defeated thirsty of the town Of Rock
ingham.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
Do Tell
ILondonderry SITTER. ]

License throughout the state re-
ceived a plexus blow Tuesday,
This is plainly the hand writing on
the wall that foreshadows the repeal
Of the odous measure by the next
lncialn tlra
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
Repudiated Non enforcement.
brandon Union.

Rutland repudiated its prophet in
most substantial way. 1t will take
mighty good road" TO reach the gov
ernorship.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
G1indham Gomtp 9eformrr
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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11
His Platform Was Local Option.
TMorriSvilIa News

1t looks as if Mr.. Clement would
not be a candidate for governor this
year-at least on high license plat
form.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

The senate is very much pressed
indeed. for time: but II is going to
try very hard to consider the nomina-
ton of rigadier-General Leonard
Wood. to be a major general. anyhow
giving it precedence over other things.
These vital matters should certainly
be attended to. What boots 1t to build
up armies and nayies while a major
general waits?
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

Hiram NJ. Cool. 81. a native OF Enos-
burg. died at Saratoga \. Y, Sunday.
March s. His home was in Glens
Falls. where the Cool family estab-
lished a large lime burning plant ana
were known as pioneers in this busi-
ness. Among his numerous enter
prises was the creating OF the Cool
six-day transportation line, which
operated between Glens Falls and New
York before the days OF railroads
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

States Attorney Senter has noti-
fed all Montpelier holders of liquor IL
censes that If he gets any more re-
ports OF violations Of the treating
clause. he viii prosecute them. he
wants this section of the law observed
as completely as every other. The
druggists have also been posted on
certain sections. Cold is not consid-
cred a disease. and prescriptions must
be made out by attending physicians
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

Hawaii, like Vermont, is too poor
TO make an exhibit at the ST. Louis
fair. There are Others!
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

DIR. John A. Mead of Rutland has
entered the field as a candidate for the
office of. lieutenant governor DR..
Jesse f. Thompson will probably not
run against his fellow townsman.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

And now is the opportunity for the
anti boilers to declare in righteous.
Judgment is mine" tones that IS
meet and proper that Rutland's only
saloon. and the only saloon within ten
miles of it, should be within a stones
throw of the residence of Percival w,
Clement" The various devices into
which this fact will be turned and
twisted will be worth noting
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

King Edward has a cold That
wouldn't cut any ice for His Majesty
IN Montpelier.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-03-11

The Rutland railroad will send to
any address on receipt Of a one cent
stamp a neat map in cOlors, of the
seat Of the Russlan-Japanese war.