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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23
Cuban Treaty with United states

HAVANA, April 23.-President Pal
ma has sent n message to the senate
announcing the conclusion of an ex
tradition treaty with the United States.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

WANTED-MEN OR WOMEN local
representatives for n high class
magazine. Large commissions. Cash
prizes. Wri6elJ. N. Trainer, 80 East
Washington Square, New York, N. Y.
~5016-2-17-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

FOR SALE or rent, two up to date
houses on West ave, 8 rooms and
bath, rent $50 per month. Sewaren
Improvement Go , NJ. Irving Demar-
est, Agent. 5941 a 20 to A 80
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

NEW houses for sale in best residence
section, easy terms, 3 per ct. inter-
est. Pratt Brown Go. 1886 4 ~ ct
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

Extra Charge If Displayed.
STANTON WANTED
YOUNG man would like a position
learning a trade or driving. Warren
Winant, Keasbey, N. j. box rs. 3236 ct
EXPERIENCED bookkeeper and Of
tice man, not stenographer or type
writer. desires employment. Address
Emia, News Office.
WANTED-Common, ordinary work
to do. Cleaning yards, carpets, etc.
w. F. Coleman, TT Rector st.
FOR SALE
HOUSE for sale, to be removed from
premises. 266 State st 6006 A 20 2t
FOR SALE or rent, two up to date
houses on West ave, 8 rooms and
bath, rem $50 per month. Sewaren
Improvement Co NJ. Irving Demar-
est, Agent. 5941 a 20 to A 80
GREAT bargains in business property, a
large corner In the business centre.
Pratt Brown Co. 5~859.4-i5-tf
FOR SALE-New Columbia wagon.
double and single, and also carts.
H. +. Koch, Woodbridge road.
58S8-4-t5-1m
$4,000 will BUY improved property,
centrally located paying 90 per ct.
bro RI -Rrnwo Gn 10I Smith OF
1886 4 % ct
BEST lots on Smith st. for sale. Pratt
Brown Co. 10l Smith st. 1886 4 % 2t
FINEST lots on Woodbridge Road for
sale cheap. Pratt Brown 90.
1886 4 % 2t
NEW houses for sale in best residence
section, easy terms, 5 per ct. inter-
est. Pratt-Brown Co. 1886 A % 2t
FOR SALE-High Grade 10 horse
Second hand. Excellent condition.
Manufacturer, care of Evening News.
4-S-tf
FOR SALE or to let, elegant 8 room resi-
dence on State street with all modern
improvements Nielsen Bros. 1922 Smith
street. 1897 4-22 1t
BOILER AND ENGINE for sale at a
bargain. Sturtevant 10 horse power
steam engine and boiler in A l condl-
ton, cost $3.50, will sell for $3.50. In
use 8 years. Address o. D., News
Office. 0-12-tf
REAL ESTATE.
BEST lots on Smith st. for sale. Pratt
Brown Go. 101 Smith st. 1886 4.22 2t
FINEST lots on Woodbridge Road for
sale cheap. Pratt Brown Go.
1886 4 20 ct
NEW houses for sale in pest residence
section, easy terms, B per ct. inter-
est. Pratt Brown Go. 1886 A % ct
FOR SAuE-FOUR lots on Market
ST.. zeal Goodwin. Address "Real
Estate" Evening News.
1987-11-10-tf
FOR SALE--AT o bargain, house and
lot on Hall ave. Address "Bar.
Rain," Evening News office.
1997.11-10-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

EXPERIENCED bookkeeper and Of
tice man, not s~tenographer or type
writer. desires employment. Address
Emia, News Office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

FOR SALE-High Grade 10 horse
power steam engine and boiler.
Second hand. Excellent condition.
Manufacturer, care Of Evening News.
4-S-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

WANTED-Common, ordinary work
to do. Cleaning yards, carpets, etc.
W. f. Coleman, lit Rector st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23
MISCELLANEOUS

UPHOLsTERING, CARPET clean
ing, carpets made n laid, mat
tresSes renovated. J. g. Conover, 3Sl
State st.
4555-1-2-tf-2 tie. W. wed g. sat adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

The Evening News makes a SPECIAL
ty Of real estate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

HELP WANTED Coffee cranks to
drink Scheuers premium jaw coffee
and stop their kicking. 5606-4-1-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

ROOMS WANTED-To paper or
paint. Full line wall paper. And
ers Anderson, SO New Brunswick ave.
5280-3.9-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23
HELP WANTED

SERVANTS Wanted - At O'Briens
employment bureau, 65% Smith
st, near High st 5746 AZ l VI saJ-wed
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23
FOR SALE

HOUSE for sale, to be removed from
premises. 266 State st 6006 A 23 2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

A NICELY furnished room to let,
rent $l.25, convenient to restaurants
POI State street 5000 4 % 1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

EGGS for Matching from white and
barred Plymouth Rocks, price ST. o
setting. Oluf Hansen, Kinsey Corner.
1864 4 % ct
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23
REAL ESTATE.

BEST lots on Smith st. for sale. Pratt
Brown Go. 101 Smith st. 1886 4.22 2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

FOR SALE-New Columbia wagon,
double and single, and also carts.
H. +. Koch, Woodbridge road.
58S8-4-15-1m
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

$4,000 will buy improved property,
centrally located paying 28 per ct.
Pratt Brown 90. 101 Smith at.
1886 4 % ct
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

$4,000 will buy improved property,
centrally located paying 20 per ct.
Pratt-Brown Go. 1o1 Smith st.
1886 4 % ct
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

LARGE handsomely furnished room
in new modern house, So weekly.
1 Woodruff Place, between Rector
and High streets. 1868 4 81 BIT
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

FINEST lots on Woodbridge Road for
sale cheap, Pratt Brown Go.
1886 4 20 ct
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

GREAT bargains in business property, a
large corner In the business centre.
Pratt Brown Co. 5859.4-I5-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

MISS FANNIE WOLLMAN trimmer,
formerly with Mrs. Southwick is
o at the Palace Millinery, 399 State
street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23

FOR SAuE-FOUR lots on Market
ST., zeal Goodwin. Address "Real
Estate" Evening News.
19S7-f1-10-t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-04-23
ROOMS WANTED

WANTED two or three rooms for
light housekeeping for husband and
wife, 1862 Brighton ave. COOS A % 1t
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1904-09-09

II you have no other engagement, dine
with us on Thursday evening"
Il have none. and shall do myself
eral Garden
James Blake shook hands with the
general, and turned and entered John
Burt's private office.
It's all right joint" he exclaimed,
with the enthusiasm of boy. you
couldn't have managed it better your
self. have his option and a contract
which gives lis absolute control. He's
dignified and at times a crusty old
gentleman, but he stood in proper
awe of the famous firm of James
Blake G Company"
Did General Garden say anything
about his daughter?" asked John,
with anxious eagerness Has she re-
turned from Europe?"
Il think the fair Jessie is in New
York at this very moment" said
Blake, smiling as he noted the flash
of joy in the others eyes. I'm not
supposed to know that he has a
daughter. and you cautioned me to
be very careful to say nothing which
might arouse his suspicious. But he
invited me to dine with him at the
Bisnop residence on Thursday even
ing"
of course, you accepted, JIM"
81 should say did," laughed Blake.
How would you like to take my
place. John?"
Very much, Jim There was a
wistful. far-away expression in the
deep gray eyes. 81 must wait a time
yet-not long, | hope"
Never mind. old man." said Blake.
heartily. Il hope you may live to dine
with her million times, and that in
future years an old chap named Blake
may occasionally be permitted to
have seat at the table. and that he
may be surrounded by a new and in
creasing generation of sturdy young
John Burts and fair and radiant little
Jessie Burts.'
Thank you. jim returned John
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1904-09-09

under with tie others. Randolph Nor
ris was my principal creditor. Mr..
Arthur Morris consented, as a per-
sonal favor. to lend me two hundred
Thousand dollars on the stock. In
terest and other charges have since
accumulated until Mr.. Morris has now
claim of $24S,000 against the stock. -
al what price does Mr.. Morris pro-
pose 10 sacrifice the stock?" asked
Blake
AT twenty-six.'
James Blake made a rapid calcula-
ton on writing pad.
Il have a proposition to make you,
General Garden" he said. 81 will ad-
varce you the money to exercise your
option. on the condition that you do
so when it drops TO 26. You will de-
post the stock with me and place it
in pool to be handled at my discre-
ton. AS an evidence of my good
faith | now offer you 35 for your stock
eight points more than the market
price. After meeting the Morris
claim this will leave you a balance of
500, 900"
General Garden looked into the
handsome face of the young man who
calmly made this proposition. For
some moments he was silent. but the
old hopes awoke and the courage OF
youth came back.
Il will follow your advice. Mr..
Blake" he said. firmly. My one am,
bition is to insure the happiness of
my daughter. You must be sure OF
your ground, and l am content to rely
on your judgment. l therefore &C
cept your original offer, Mr.. Blake
and will sign an agreement to that
effect
Blake called a legal subordinate
and. in General Gardens presence, die
tated the terms of the contract
duplicate copies of which were signed
and witnessed.
Il should be pleased and honored,
said General Garden, as he arose to
go. ito have you accept the humble
hospitality Of my temporary home.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1904-09-09

lave l mentioned my good fortune in
consequence of that change
And your good fortune is what,
papa?' asked Jessie, without lifting
her eyes.
"A much more important position
has been awarded to me, with cor
responding increase in emolument,'
replied General Garden with more of
dignity than of pride. Jessie threw
her arms around her fathers neck
and spoke tender words of congratula-
ton.
We will talk no more of money
and other gloomy things she de-
clared with laugh which brought the
roses to her checks. Il am going to
play for you.
Listen to this, papa!" She ran her
fingers over the keys of the piano.
The liquid notes swelled into the in
toxicating melody of gypsy dance
and quiveIed with the trilling of birds
among the trees. For half an hour
Jessie played. Then she began a spir-
tied recital of her exeriences abroad.
She mimicked the staid old German
professors, and the general laughed
until the tears coursed down his
cheeks.
General Garden made an early APP
pointment with James Blake and was
promptly admitted to the private Of
flee of the famous operator.
"If you have no objection, general"
said James Blake, after the usual com
monplace remarks which preface Dusi-
ness transactions, explain the exact
status of this block of l.. & o. stock"
There is no secret about it, re-
piled the former banker. "a number
of years ago | became convinced that
the l.. G. O. railroad had a brilliant
future. purchased fifteen thousand
shares on speculation. Then the panic
swept the country. Not dreaming that
my bank would be involved. | decided
to protect my l.. & o. stock and ac-
cordingly bought it in at fifty. pay.
Ing the sum of 100000 in cash. Then
IN. crash came and my bank wet
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1904-09-09

To tho housewife who has not yet
become acquainted with the new things
Of everyday use in the market and
who Is reasonably satisfied with the
old. we would suggest that a trial Of
Defiance Cold Water Starch be made
at once. Not alone because it is guar
anteed by the manufacturers to be su-
perior to any other brand. but because
each loo package contains IS ozs.,
while all the other kinds contain but
IL ozs. 1t is safe to say that the lady
who once uses Defiance Starch will use
no other. Quality and quantity must
win.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1904-09-09
CHAPTER xx.-cont:nued.


You remember that | was speaking
ern man, named Blake? Well. here is
letter from him. This is what he
writes
New York, June 2.
Dear SRI am informed that you
hold an equity in ten thousand shares
Of the L. & o. railroad company /
have customers who are interested in
this property, and represent them in
negotiations now pending. 1t is pos
sible your interests may be conserv-
ed by comforting with me on this
matter. l shall be pleased to meet
you al your earliest convenience. To
gentleman of your experience an in
junction to secrecy is unnecessary
Awaiting the pleasure of confer
ence in my Office, and trusting that it
nay result TO cur mutual advantage,
I remain,
Very truly yours.
JAMES BLAKE
President, James Blake & Co
That is odd. isn't it," said Jessie.
The generals face glowed with pleas
ure. do you own ten thousand shares
of stock in a railroad. papa?"
II own an equity in that amount of
stock in an alleged railroad" he said.
with grim smile. "An equity is some
thing you think you own. and hope to
realize on, but do not expect to. Do
not bother your head about it. pet.
From wnom is your letter."
From Mr.. Morris. He wishes to
call some evening this week.
All, um-m." The general cleared
his; throat and appeared to be concern
ed only indirectly. Suppose you in
vite Mr.. Morris to take dinner with
us Wednesday evening"
Il have no engagement for Wednes-
day evening"" said Jessie, carelessly
Il will write and ask him to call at
that time
Il have not told you of the change
in Mr.. Morris's affairs, said General
Garden, with some eagerness, nor
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1904-09-09

Burt. his expressive face aglow with
pleasure. When that happy day
comes You must bring Mrs. Blake and
the children with you"
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1904-09-09

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng, softens the gums reduces IN.
nammaon alsys pain, cures wind collie. 2Sc bottle.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1904-09-09

Quitting the smoking habit is almost
as painful as learning il.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1904-09-09

When hogs get into the corn, the
corn soon gets into the hogs.
The Holly chieftain. (Holly, Colo.) 1897-1987, 1904-09-09

Always in hot water-hydrogen and
oxygen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-05

The insurance companies paid $15,-
III loss by. fire in North Topeka during
the great flood of 1908, but this amount
is not shown in the comparative loss
with other cities in the Underwater s
tabulated report, it being caused wholly
by quantities of lime stored in the
flooded district, and the property at
risk was entirely beyond the reach of
fire department service and protection.
The records in Chief Wilmarth's office
show that from April l. 1889, to April,
1904. period of Is years, there were
2 1874 alarms for fire received of which
1904 were for actual fires; the total val
uation of the property on fire during
this period, was 81, 154, 147, the loss upon
same being $947, 3S9.58-or about 81z per
cent of the property valuation. This
includes the loss at the Parkhurst-
Davis fire February Is, 1904, and the fire
loss during the flood, north of the river
in 1903 For IA years ending April /,
1908. the total loss was but about 5A
per cent of the valuation of the pro-
perty on fire.
For the Is years ending March 81,
1904, the amount of insurance upon pro-
perty on fire during that time, was
Sc, 2S8, 421, and the insurance loss paid
upon same during the Is years, was
$685., 31S.77-or a little over IL per cent
of the total insurance at risk. This in
cludeS the insurance loss paid on the
1904, and the flood fire loss paid.
For purposes of comparison, the fire
losses in some of the big cities of the
country are here selected from the list
of PAP cities of over 10000 population in
cluded in the list. New York led with
losses of $14, 0S3, 576. This includes Man
haitian, Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens.
Cincinnati, the place where more steam
fire engines are made than any other
place in the country, and where Tope-
ka's two new engines came from, was
second with losses of $2.164, 1865, Boston
has 81, 04O, 235.
The following list of cities of the size
of Topeka is compiled from the report,
to show how Topeka ranks with others
in its class:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-05
New York Stocks.

Wall Street, New York, AugN 3
sToCKsThe opening trading in the
and the changes were narrow and irreg-
ular. United States Steel preferred al
lowed for the dividend of IA off, declined
70 under some heavy offerings. Southern
Railway reacted q point from yesterday 8
advance Cotton Oil rose III points.
The direction of prices was mostly
downward during the first hour, but the
United States Steel preferred lost q point,
double that of any other important
stock. Moderate buying of LOUISVILLE and
ed a general inquiry for the. cotton roads
and the list hardened slightly at ii
o'clock Nashville, Chattanooga and St
Louis rose 31z points and Sugar l1s
Heavy buying of Rock Island at an adj
vance of "a point started the market up
wards at a moderate pace The principal
Kansas City, Fort Scott and Memphis
preferred, st. Louis and san FRANCISCO
first and second preferred, Rock Island
to points: Sugar points and Cotton Oil
Bonds were firm at noon.
Business became very quiet during
luncheon period, but prices held firm.
Peoples Gas and Southern Railway pre-
ferred showed unusual animation and ar
vanced a point each. ,
Comparatively little interest," was as as
firrnness of the market and the limited
amounts dealt in checked any bearfSh ag-
gresSion. Denver and Rlo Granoe preIer-
red and Erie second preferred improved
St. Paul rose rs points and Erie first
preferred "A point OF less important stocks
nooga and St Louis of 81 points and st.
Louis and San Francisco first preferred
215 points There was some reaction here
and there when these advances was
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-05
LOVE CURES INSANITY.
Mental Malady Departs as Girls SYM
pathy Clears Understanding.

ST. Louis, Aug. 5.-Where doctors fall
ed love succeeded and Henry c. Menke
of Carsonville, st. Louis county, has so
far recovered his reason that he has
applied to the probate court in Clayton
to be adjudged sane
Three years ago Menke was declared
non Compos mentis by a jury. The APP
plication was made through his attor-
ney. Claude Martin. The first signs of
were noticeable soon after he became
enamOred of a young woman neighbor
about year ago. Now he is sane and
sound, his lawyer AYERS.
Men1e is "a years old, and has lived
since his parents death with relatives.
When he attained his majority, three
years ago, he came into possession OF
an estate by inheritance. Proceedings
were instituted at that time in the pro-
bate court to have guardian appoint
ed, as it was alleged that the condition
of his mind was such as to render DAN
gerous the commitment of the proper
ty to his sole and exclusive care.
After hearing evidence the jury up
held the contentious in the petition for
an inquiry, and Judge Wurdeman ap-
pointed Fred Bangert of Ferguson as
his guardian. Menke has been under
his care since.
Although declared of unsound mind
and incapable of managing his own af-
fairs, Menke was never regarded as
dangerous, and was not restrained of
his liberty. For years his relatives had
consulted physicians, who prescribed
for him, but to no avail.
Almost a year ago Menke fell in love.
The young woman, whose name is care
fully guarded, Sympathized with him in
his affiiction, and then, as the cloud
cleared from his brain, found that she
was as fond of his company as he was
of hers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-05
wAsPs DRIVE OUT TRAMP.
Knight of the Road Attacked by In
sects While Ransacking Garrett.

Limeport, Pa. Aug. 5.-John Hen
bricks. who lives in what are known
as the DRY Lands" had occasion to
go up to the garnet of his house, when
he noticed swarm of wasps building
a nest against one of the low rafters
of the roof. Not wishing to get into
any argument with them, he left them
alone.
While Mrs. Hendricks was working
on the second floor, she was startled
by succession of yells and profanity
in the garnet, and before she could
collect her startled senses there was
a crash, the garnet door flew open,
and a tramp dashed past her, followed
by cloud of wasps. He took the
stairway leading to the front door in
about three jumps and escaped.
How he got into the house is a
mystery, but it is believed that he
thought nobody was at home and was
ransacking the house. Mrs. Hen
bricks herself was severely stung.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-05
HERE ARE FACTS.
Fire Loss in Topeka at q
Minimum.
Lower Than Any City Of Size in
United States.
UNHOLY CONSPIRACY.
Insurance Outrage on Topeka
Citizens Revealed.
CONSPIRACY.
Trust Rates Are Still In Effect
Nevertheless.

According to the report of the Ma
tional Board of Fire Underwriters for
the calendar year of 1903. which has
just been received in Topeka, the fire
loss per capita in Topeka during the
year was 43 cents, the lowest of any
city of approximately the same size
in the Whole United States.
And yet the fire insurance men in
sist that Topeka is a bad risk, and
the rates ought to be increased
1t is not for one year only that To-
peka has had such a wonderful rec
ord. In fact, the only year Topeka
has not had a wonderful record was
the present one, in which the Park
hurst-Davis fire occurred. Taking the
Is years of the record up to 1903,
Topeka had total losses of $792,e77.01.
Bay City, Michigan, which is town
of $4,000. and about an average town
in all respects, the fire losses for the
1S years were $2,264,42 Thus the
fire losses were, in 1S years, $1,471,-
445.94 larger than in Topeka for the
same period.
The only city which even approach
es Topeka's record in the 1903 report
is Augusta, Ga. There is a remark
able similarity of the two reports.
Topeka's was A. Each had exactly
the same number of fires. The total
losses In each were within few hun
dred dollars of each other. Augusta's
pOpulaUon IS given as So, al; IOpekd'
as 40, 600. Other conditions, however,
make the comparison a very favora BILE
one for Topeka. Augusta covers five
square miles, has 5000 buildings, so
hremen, seven steam fire engines and
&c horses. Topeka has seven square
miles of territory to cover, $4,000
buildings, Is firemen, two steam fire
engines and % horses. 1t shows that
Topeka's fire department is doing very
effective work.
Compared with the departments of
other Kansas towns having more than
10000 population, Topeka is so far
ahead that it is almost out OF sight.
The following tabulation is.taken from
the Board of Underwriters report:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-08-05
GREAT LOCKOUT.
New York Buildings Trades
Close Doors Against Employees
Forty Thousand Union Men
Turned Into Street
In EFFECT MONDAY.
UItimatum Issued by Employers
Went Unheeded.
AIlegs That Workingmen Have
Violated Agreement.
IN EFFECT MONDAY.

New York, Aug. 5.-The striking
building trade unions were said today
to be prepared to accept the challenge
of the building trades employers as
ISOLATION and that a great lock out OF
all the unions which have ordered
strikes in the subway and elsewhere IN
the building trades is practically GER
tain When the ultimatum of the en-
ployers was sent out two days ago the
strikers were given until today to re
turn to work The ultimatum stated
that unless the demand was met by
the strikers the affected unions will
be out on the street on Monday.
At the building trades employers as
ISOLATION today it was announced that
none of the unions had reported for
work and that consequently the lockout
threatened by the employers will be-
come effective.
Unofficial statements were made
which show that about 10000 men as
ISOLATED with the building trades al
lance will be affected. Charles l..
Eidlitz president of the association,
said that from the builders standpoint
1t was merely a question of maintain
ing a mutual agreement made between
the association and the labor unions
about a year ago. This agreement
which had for its purpose the mutual
betterment of conditions. according to
Mr.. Eidlitz, had been violated by the
men.