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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-08-28
COLUMBIA OVAL WINS AGAIN.

The Columbia Oval team had BROOKLYN Team, a
opponents al Prospect Park. where the IN,
all around play of A. Hoskings. who scored S. not
out. and obtained wickets for 70 runs was
the chief factor in their victory BY 81 runs altar
declaring the innings closed. with i've Wic;<afs
down: 3. kortiang also played good innings OF "a
for the winners and in the bowling Department.
took three wiekets for y runs. The score
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MANHATTAN II.
WEST INDIANS
LILY WHITES SUFFER DEFEAT.

The Lily Whites made poor showing against
the West Indians team B. and we're defeated b.
81 runs L. BoxnI and J. de Silva BOWED In efree-
tive stvIe for the West Indians. and 10 less than
eight OF their opponents were dismissed TOT e'phsfS
WEST INDIAN TEAM b
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sri2ss,st Louis Left 6asss--ses- Yert 10 So
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cLEvELANp. 1: wAsl.r,-e.ro,,

> "sH1 Ss'cr. Aug. A.-Donohue and Hu-h.. has
q pitchers battle to-day. a base On balls -
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,oN.r TELL YOUR WIFE

DON'T TELL YOUR WIFE
what you I'm the narrow columns of The Sunday
Tribune. She may look and ind something that 10
needed. and Of course you'll have to bug IL.
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Totais As el2 80 Is o Totals 81 1875 10 9
sfSo one out when winning run was score..

l BraoEigR -: Gs
TuO-base hits-Strans, G-sse-- Three-base hits-Mc-
Corrck Jordan Sacrifice htts-Beaumont Dillon Stolen
baso-Shecksrd. First base hslls-On Flsherty. 3:
on zones, out-By Flaherty. 4: by Jones O..
WIND pitch-Fleherty. Tirne-2.SS. UmPire-Emslie.
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GAMES TODAY.

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Ssew-York at s.. Louis Hoston 81 Ctncinnsn'
philadeirhis al Chicago
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COLUMBIA OVAL TEAM B.


TO-DAY Is THE DAY.
The regular ueetins of the many little busnse~
houses that have bargains to ser In their rsspsrfss
nnes takes place to-day. You VIII Ord thsD una~
the Little Ads Of the PeoplA.s
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T.. BASEBALL.
st. Louis Easy for Matherson and
the Giants.
RESULTS OF GAMES YESTERDAY
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

~,ew-Yo-k @; Louis. j Philadelphia 81 chicago.
I9ittsbrrz 6; Brooklyn. D Cincinnati a. bostoi l.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
=. ro,.,s 2 New-York 2 Boston. .; Chicago, i.
(hrst game). PhlaoeIihls. - Det-o.., o. n
Louis 8 Nev-York. s. Cleveland Il washington w.
end
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HANDICAP AT FOX HILLS.


Only four Of the fourteen starters returned cards
| In the handicap yesterday at the Fox Hills Golf
| Club They were:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
SURPRISE PARTY.
Mr.. and Mrs. Waters Were Greeted
BY Friends.

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Waters, of Market
street, were given a surpriseTuesday nigh
when a number of their friends called,
u~nannounced, TO spend the evening.
In the game Of pin the tail Oh the
donkey, Sol Slckles won the gentlemen's
~prlzs-and.M Miss HUMPHREYS. the ladies'
prize. Mr.. McClymont sang a few songs
and Walter Therkelson played a few Sc
lections on the piano. Those present
were: Misses Marie Schantz, Katherine
Humpries, Elizabeth Humpries, Misses
Jensen, Miss MoClymont, Jennie Jorgen-
son, Alma Hustler, and Charlo te Hust-
Ter. Messrsi Is Herman Seefie, Grover
Schantz, Thomas q Bollerup, Albert
Waters, Albert Mcdonald, Sol Sickles,
Me-. Schantz, Frank Comings, John
McClymont, Mr.. Byram, Walter Tberkel-
son and George T~herkelson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
CASES TO BE TRIED
AS ON The CALENDAR

New Brunswick, Dec. s:---JustIce Fort
made the public announc cement at the
Court House Tuesday afternoon, after he
had dismissed the grand jury until Mon
day, that he win not set any cases fol-
trial for fixed days next Tuesday, at the
opening of court.
II has been the custom here for lawyers
Oh the opening day Of court, TO ask that
their cases be set for certain dates. This
custom has become so common, that
during the past few terms the Conrt has
had practically nothing to do the first
week here.
This term Justice Fort will devote two
weeks to the Supreme Court causes
When he calls the list Of cases next Tues
day, morning the cases VIII be either
marked ready or will be marked off for
the term. Those that are marked ready
will be tried in the order they are on the
LIST.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
COMMENT.

While Douglas, the shoe manufact-
urer, might have been elected governor
of Massachusetts, even though he did
not use the newspapers to advertise
the merits of his candidacy, it is
generally acknowledged that his
majority would otherwise Rave been
much smaller The majority of those
who have studied the situation believe
that lad it not been for his campaign
advertisements. Mr.. Douglas would
have been carried away ON the tide of
Rooseveltian popularity. AS it was,
he was endorsed by o magnificent
plurality, although he was the demo-
cratic candidate in n strongly Iepubli-
can State. The success of his cam
paign has been SO striking TINT poll
tical leaders everywhere throughout
the county are convinced of the value
of advertising to q party candidate.
In the future, parties will advertise
just as merchants and other business
men do. In fact, those who have any
thing to offer. nc matter what it may
be, and who do not advertise, will
constitute a hopeless minority. =
Elizabeth Times.
At last the State Board of Health
has secured n verdict against q Jersey
City dealer charged with selling
uIrIko-kd ~N;llr Tn utaw IF thu
habit shown in the pas. to acquit
violators the milk law, there Is room
for speculation as to whether the con-
ditions in this particular case we're
aggravated, or the offender failed to
retain the right man to defend him.
He was fined $50 and costs. The i'm
position Of a few more penalties like
that will encourage DR.. Dickinson,
who was about to give up The attempt
to drive poisoned and watered milk
out OF the local market. Trenton
Times.
If the legislature next year shall
pass a satisfactory law for railroad
taxation the benefit will be felt in
other was besides in the increased in
come of the Municipalities. TIL Jail
road companies will be relieved of n
largo Lobby expense at Tienton, and
the lobby will be lessened in power.
Moreover, the railload companies
will, as taxpayers, take more interest
in good government and can lend
their aid in etfecting desired reforms
Newark Advertiser.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
TROLLEY RIGHTS DEMANDED.
iowa After an Injunction TO Stop Cars II
Franchise is Not 0beyed.

Raritian. Dec. S:-The town commits
sloners Tuesday night instructed counsel
to take action to compel the Public
Service Corporation to run Its local
cars every thirty minutes as the franc
chise demands. James J. Meehan, the
mandatory injunction to restrain tile
running of cars here If the company does
not live up to it's agreement. Many
grievances against the Public Service
aompany were aired. -
1t is believed that the syndicate that
recently bought the water company which
supplies this town and Somervile, is the
Public Service Corporation. Since the
purchasers names have been given out,
but Alvah A. Clark, the local counsel
for the Public Service Corporation has
applied on behalf of the new syndicate,
for permission to lay mains. 1t is also
reported that the syndicate intends to try
aud supply water to Plainfield and Eliza
beth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
cANFIELD PLEADED GUILTY.
Owned Up to Keeping 81 Gambling
Housc-Ffncd $1,000.

NEW YORK. Dee. S-Hiehard A.
Garfield pleaded guilty before Judge
Cowing to an indictment charging him
with keeping a gambling house n
was discharged upon the payment of n
$1,000 fine. His manager, David Buck
lin. entered n similar plea and was
fined the same amount. The recon-
mendation for this action was made In
each case by District Attorney Jerome,
who has spent many thousands OF
dollars in the fight against Garfield,
which is thus brought to Il close.
Both indictments were returned by
the grand jury. Garfield was charged
with maintaining Il gambling house In
East Forty-fourth street and Bucklin
with being his manager. The place in
question is said TO be the most eXclu-
sive gambling house in the country.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
Local Items


Patrolman Tonnesen was called to l
Lawrie street, last night to quiet a row.
The snow storm last night caused nine
dodgers to seek the police station for
shelter.
When the policemen turned out this
morning Chief Burke ordered them to see
that the storekeepers kept their side
walks cleared.
Master ..Zoloforfe, Of. New York, will
spend a few Jays with his brother Harry,
of this city.
James Toomay is south OIL a business
trip.
Some Of the street commissioners
workmen were at work yesterday clear
ing the snow and slush from the Smith
street asphalt. Last nights snow fall
made necessary the repetition OF the
work.
A set of souvenir photograph calenda: s
of familiar and historic spots about
Perth Amboy is now ready and on sale.
The annual metzelsuppe is on at
l4OeStTt rs I1UbCl luiS hlONiOOh ohd ohi5hts
Chief Burke has received notice of the
monthly meeting of the Superior Police
Officers Association, which will be held
in FL zabeth on Monday.
The ladies of the hospital auxiliary ale
In session this afternoon.
sPatrolan Andrew Jensen has moved
from 49,. Kirkland place to 6 Hobart
street. i,Y
Red Men meet tonight.
The frame building at 33s State street,
has been torn down.
Mrs. Mallon, of Brooklyn, formerly OF
this city, Is sojourning at the home oil
her niece, Mrs. Charles Laney, Of Water
Asithe snow lthaws,a large sections on
he roofs Of the schools are loosenee
falling to the ground with a loud noise,
annoying those inside. IL.
Tonight the members of the Burnt
Cork Club, will hold a rehearsal in
Wilder Music Hall. .'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
Fusnimi ut columbia COLLEGE.

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Prince Fushi-
mi visited Columbia university and
was received by President Nicholas
Murray Butter and the members of the
university council. The visit of the
prince was a great occasion for the
japanese students, who awaited him in
front of the library building and were
the first to gree him on his arrival.
The prince and his party We're shown
about the buildings and grounds and
paid a visit to Grants tomb.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
compLETE THE BRIDGE.

The communication on the subject
Of the bridge approach, published in
the Evening News yesterday has ex-
cited the comment expected of it. The
opinion is by a lawyer of recognized
ability and he gives the law on the
subject IN q mannor which allows no
room for argument. The opinion, as
Published. is the most definite argu-
msnt On the subject that has been pat
before the public and both the Board
II Aldermen mud the Board Of Free
holders would do well to consider 1t
carefully.
1t ID evident that If the city officials,
ia amy way, : flor to build the APP
proach- to IT, bridge they open a way
for almost vi, = mjted litigation, as the
taxpayers ca Ill GARY the matter into
the courts as q misuse of city funds.
The whole thing IL clearly up to the
county to finish thu ridge and 1t is
high time to call t. duff. The Board
Of Aldermen shou' send their ulti-
matum to the to the Board of Free
holders with the diroct question. will
yon or won't you? II there is q me-
eative answer, of a parIey for more
delay and conferences, action should
be taken TO compel the county to do
the work. The people are becoming
sick and tired OF the present dilly'
daily procedure.
The grandlnSy is expected to hand
ia . presentmenko on the subject Mon
day. JustICsnp Fart may then have
something Il, I AS, lint IL is hardly like.
" that his syielxns W. differ much from
those ofEJudEe Dayton, of SUISSE,
county, 1AHe okbioa was quoted yes.
serday. mHaaSs q bridge. JudR,
Dayton said iaA .m
"A structure OF stone or wood which
spaus iheaywidsh of a stream, bu
which Is wholly inaccessible at eithe'
snd does not meet my idea of what
meant in1laNyhnd common parlance b!
: bridge. eonndf policy moreover re
auires that We 50 oonsider the law n
90 competss thoab' psfsons who cree
the structure itself to. make 1t acceis
lille 1t its ends
Nothing can DO palmer than that
Let the fresholders build a bridg'
over the Raritan river and Perth Am
boy will attend to the opening o
Sheridan streat all in good time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
Meycr ana victor EmmanueI.

ROME, Dec. S.-Ameriean Ambassa-
dor Meyer was received in private au-
dieace by King Victor Emmanuel and
presented to his majesty an autograph
letter from President Roosevelt nc
knowledging receipt of the note in
which the king notified Mr.. Roosevelt
of the birth Of TIE crown prince. The
letter from Mr.. Roosevelt c%ongratu-
lates the king upon the happy event.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08

ROCHESTER,. n. H., Dee. s.-Rich-
ard Farrell, who has been arrested on
suspicion of having been connected
with the death of Herman G. Dyer of
Milton. here. was discharged OF mo-
ton of County solicitor Scott in the
municipal court. Evidence showed
that Dyer fell from Il train.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
LudCc Exnrcssed negrct.

ELMIRA, n. u, Dec. S~.-1oseph Ri
ley. who brutally whipped his wife and
burned her body and mouth with hot
irons a few weeks ago. pleaded guilty
before Judge Mccain in county court
and was sentenced to five years in Au-
burn prison and to pay a fine Of
$1,000. Judge Mccain expressed re-
gret that he could not add more years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-President
Roosevelt gave a hearing at half past
D O'Clock last night on the seizure by
the customs inspectors in New York Of
the 100000 necklace of pearls belong
ing to Mrs. Phyllis Dodge. 1t is ex-
pected that the Presidents decision will
be adverse to Mrs. Dodge's claim.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08

There is no excuse for begging in
Texas, for every able-bodied man can
work in the cotton. corn or potato
patch, or help in fruit orchards, which
will soca be abundant in eastern Texas.
The time is coming quickly when twill
be a disgrace for any man of sense to
be "asking for bread" and butter in this
land Of plenty.-Palestine (Tex.) Wis
itor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
Parker Pleads In His old Court.

ALBANY, y. T., Dec. S.-one of the
most interesting episodes in the history
Of the court of appeals took place when
former Chief Judge Alton b. Parker
appeared for the irsts time iii more
than nineteen years to argue Il case be-
fore that court. from whose presiding
judgeship he resigned last summer to
accept the Democratic nomination for
the presidency of the United States.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-Mr. Will
liam B. Ridgely, comptroller of cur
rency, in his annual report says that
The people of the United States have
become the vcalthiest in the world and
that the natural resources Of the coun-
try are so great that this distinction
sis sure to continue and increase for
many years to come
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
Forced to Stop Drinking.

"How did he stop himself from
drinking?" yer
"He didn't. 1t was the work Of his
friends"
"And how did they accomplish III"
"They took advantage Of his stingi-
ness and quit inviting him to drink"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
DuHalo Bankers Arrested.

BUFFALO, Dec. s. Richard EN-
Dry, president; Paul Werner, cashier,
and William +. Ludeke, assistant
cashier, Of the German bank were ar
rested here Oh warrants taken out by
Il. NJ. Block, a pawnbroker, charging
them with grand larceny i'll the second
degree. The men denounced their ar
rest as an outrage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
Good as ANY.

James r. Lowe, an attorney and for
mer state senator, of San Jose, Cal.
bequeathed real estate worth 500 and
a considerable amount OF personal prop
erty in a will scrubbed upon a piece Of
manila wrapping paper,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08

CHICAGO. Dec. 4. lew Spencer.
known prominently in the minstrel
world for the last twenty years and
formerly an associate of the late Billy
Rice. dropped dead here yesterday.
Heart disease is believed to have been
the cause Of death.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08

NEW YORK, Dec. S.-Andrew Car
negie declared that he had not the
slightest intention of prosecuting Mrs.
Cassie i. Chadwick nor anybody else
for forging his signature to notes ag-
gregating about two millions of dol
lars even If it is shown by further in
vestigation OF Mrs. Chadwick's tan
gled financial affairs that such forgery
has been committed. i7fh'i
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
Count on TrisI For mansiaughter.

PTTTsBURG% Dec. S.-Count Titus
lie Bobula, a young Austrian architect
and enthusiastic automobilist of Pitts
ourg, was placed on trial in criminal
court upon Il charge of -manslaughter.
Count de Bobula is accused of having
killed Mrs. Mary Stauffer at Duquesne
by running her down with his auto
mobile.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
Valnahle Aid

Political Boss Ito oandidate)-You're
the stubbornest man eyer knew! YcI
ask my advice on everything and then
you go right off and do the opposite!
Candidate-Yes; you see, | want to
know what to do. So by going just
exactly opposite to your advice l know
I'm always on the right track.-Detroit
Free Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
Weight of Water.

A gallon of distilled water weighs
ten pounds, of sea water 10A pounds.
of Dead sea water, IL pounds. There
are eight and one-half pounds of salt
in every 100 pounds of Dead sea water
to two and four-ffths pounds in ordi-
nary sea water.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
BANQUET in Sewer.

A Brooklyn women's club, lately on
the lookout for a new sensation, gave
a sumptuous dinner in a pew sewer
five feet underground. The guests did
not appear in evening dress. but were
arrayed in rubber cloaks, hoods and
gloves.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
Masquerade Ball Tonight.

This afternoon the committee in charge
CT the masquerade bali of the Working
mems Sick and Death Benefit Society,
which will be held In Braga Hall tonight
are hard at work getting everything IL
order, aud those.who attend the affair are
sure of a good time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
An Evidence.

Fond Mother-Jane. do you know II
Johnny has come home from school yet?
Jane-I think SO. l haven't seer him,
but the cat is hiding under the stove
Cassells.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08

50 msTcV should be shown those
sisction officials in New Brunswic lex
who. On election day, showed no
mercy for several hundred American
oitTehs whom they denied the right
- vote. Let tho law take its course
and let the sentence be the full OK
lent Of the law. This is a serious
crime, knocking at the very foundation
Of the government ana the punish
msnt should be SO severe that no one
viii want t, attempt a similar offense
again.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
knew One of Them.

81 have never met" he said. more
than two really lovely women"
"Ah!" she said. looking up innocent
ly into his face, who was the other?"
-Tit-Bits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
The Good They Did.

Mrs. Cummin-Was Mrs. Lottomon
successful in her charitable enterprises?
Mrs. Nearleinn-Was she? She got
into the Four Hundred on them
Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
Eagles Meet Tonight.

. Tonight Eagle Hose Company Will
hold an important meeting In the hose
house In Davidson avenue. The nomi-
nation of new officers will take place .
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08

TRIPoLI, Dee. s.-A boat from the
Turkish corvette M~ansura. managed by
forty seaIhen. has sunk IN the road
stead. Nineteen Of the crew were
drowned
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08
Striving for improvement.


Patlence-Does she make much of
her husband?
Patriee-She's trying to. You know
she married him to reform him.-Yon-
keTs Statesman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08

this, Mr.. Keeler viii call upon Mr.. Car
negie and request his presence iii cieye-
land as a witness.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-08

II yon are out of work put en- adv
in the Evening News, it will cost on
aothinE
The Globe-republican., 1904-02-11

Havana, Feb. 0.--The last vestige of
the American occupation Of Cuba dis
appeared when the American flag was
lowered from the Cabanas barracks
and the last battalion Of American
soldiers marched TO the Triscornia
pier and boarded the United States
army transport, Sumner, which sailed
for Florida.
The Globe-republican., 1904-02-11
Gratitude Well EXPRESSED.

Sault Ste. Marie, Mich, Feb. Sth.'-
Mr. G. L. Smith, painter and decora'
tor, whose home is at 800 Anne street,
this city, makes the following state
ment:
n was laid up with some kind Of
pains. Some said 1t was Lumbago,
others sclatica, and others again
Rheumatism. A few Of my friends
suggested that 1t was lead poison,
but whatever it was 1t gave me a
great deal Of pain in fact, almost
completely crippled me- had to use
two canes to walk about and even
then it was a very painful task.
"a friend advised me to try Dodd's
Kidney Pills and | began the treat
ment. After had used the first box
was able to throw away one of the
canes and was considerably improv.
ed. The second box Strengthened me
up 50 that | could 60 about free from
pain without any assistance and very
soon after was completely cured,
well and happy, without pain or an
ache, Dodd's Kidney Pills seemed to
go right to the spot in my case and
hey will always have my greatest
raise"
The Globe-republican., 1904-02-11
SENATOR HANNA HAS TYPHOID,
His Age And Rheumatic Condition Make
The Case Serious, T.

Washington, Feb. S.-Senator Hanna
is officially pronounced to have typhoid
fever. The following bulletin was is
sued by his physicians
"Senator Hanna has typhoid fever.
The diagnosis is confirmed by the com
plete blood examination reported by
DR.. Edward Brown. The senator rested
fairly well during the night, and his
temperature Is 100, pulse 80"
DR.. Bchroad is a microposic expert
in this city. lie made two tests The
first one showed the presence OF the
typhoid ,baccilus. The second test was
made to confem the first one.
The question Of sending for the
members OF Senator Hanna's family
was discussed with the physicians and
IL was decided that 1t was not heces-
sary at present to send for them The
physicians say the outlook is hopeful
for recovery and that the crucial
period Of his illness should be passed
in about a week.. They say that in
most eases Of that illness,
| 1t is realized that the senator's nd
vanced age and his rheumatic condi-
ton make the case more serious than
in d young man but the belief is ex-
pressed by his family that he will
recover though he will be confined to
to his bed for considerable period.
The Globe-republican., 1904-02-11
THE MONROE DOCTRINE.
Hoped obligations o. The Doctrine
Would Go Met.

Washington, Feb. 9.-General San
chez, the Dominican minister, has
been informed Of the firm policy
adopted by the Washington govern
ment in San Domingo. lie is cabling
his government regarding it. 1t Is
apparent TINT the long pending Do
minican problem is reaching a crisis
that will denlanu immediate attention.
The German government has well
nigh reached the limit of Its patience
in dealing with San Domingo and the
London and Paris governments show
an equal Impotence with affairs there.
| All these governments had hoped that
Washington would meet the obliga-
ton placed upon II by the Monroe doc
trine and put an end to the unsatisfac-
tory state Of affairs, II the United
States had not acted, IT can be stated
European nations would call the situa
ton to It's attention. The German
ambassador had brief conference
with the president.