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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-19
BARGAINS FOR SALE.

fAft1b lI>o OfN o<AbS- s1OOo-25x140. with new Broom cottage: on srd avenue. near 7th street; city water: s2OO cash. s15 per month; a splendid chance for colored man to get home in the city.
 s350o-Neat cottage on 7th avenue. near 18th street: lot 50x190. and in the best of repair; this price is cut from $3750; must sell at once; owner going away: $500 cash will do
 s75O-100x140: corner on Avenue A, west of Spring street, in Avondale; best sort of a location for tennant property; big demand now.
 s1750-45x100 alley corner on 18th street, near F, with 2-story house and cottage; renting for about $50 per month. s. E. THOMPSON. Telephone 24 223 2st St.
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MISCELLANEOUS.

LADIES-Clean your kid gloves with the dry cleaner. for sale only by Loveman. Joseph & Loeb. headquarters for kid gloves All the leading shades. Gloves fitted at the glove counter.
 1-s-1yr-fr-su-w wd
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CREDIT to reliable parties. Diamonds and watches. jewelry. siiverware and clocks. on small weekly or monthly pay
 ments: lowest prices: best quality: goods guaranteed: will call If desired- J.
 Lowinrohn. 1921 Ind avenue 7-l1-tf
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2OO7 First Avenue.

ROOMS FOR RENT.
 ----~~~-----------~-->- FOR RENT-Nicely furnished from room; hot bath; price reasonable. 221. Fourth avenue 2-18-tt
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devoted to the high school library ant laboratory.
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losr. srRAYEp oR sroLEN.

STOLEN-From in front of the Highland bakery last night at S:30. one lap robe; return to Age-Herald office and receive reward: no questions asked.
 STOLEN-A new Columbia bicycle. No. 371. from the front of the Age-Herald office. 8 reward If returned to Avis Pruitt. care Age-Herald office. No oues- tions asked. 2-z4-tr
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FOR SALE.

Q. -~---->--> --~--~>-~>-----~~---~>-~>~ FOR SALE-Horse, buggy and harness at big sacrifice; party go;ng to leave town and must sell. Call Bell phone 2016
 FOR SALE-$500O Montgomery city 41h per cent bonds. due 1929, and $5000 Opelika. Ala. per cent bonds, 1884; for sale low. John Blackmar & Son., Brokers. Columbus, Ga. 2-17-ot FOR SALE-Cheap for cash. buggies, surreys. and spring wagons, at Beck lings 1S11 Second avenue. 2-1S-14t
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BoARDERS wANTED-Two young men modern conveniences; good table board; terms reasonable. 1909 Park avenue. 2-1S-it
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Prices Will Be Forced Up.

If they can get this recently created short interest on the run, it goes without saying that prices will be quickly forced up the sixteenth story again. The bulls claim that the statistical position of the staple will give them an impregnable po- sition within a short time, and they also point to the rapidly growing inqury from spinners for the actual stuff as the best basis for a new bull campaign. Buying by spinners caused a more favorable spot market today than has been seen for weeks.
 Sales on the spot amounted to BOO bales. This was taken as an indication that hedged spot cotton (f.o.b. cotton) in which the greater part of trading has been done lately, was almost exhausted
 The closing O. the market was rather quiet and bulls showed disposition to force prices up so that Liverpool might be influenced in the morning. This caused the belief that the prominent bulls do not desire wide advances yet, as they have not taken on all the cotton they desire.
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FOR SALE.

 s4750-s1750 cash balance l, and years; lot 2Ox100 feet, with one-story brick store; South 2Oth st., near Ave. c. Will enhance. $40O0-51x15O feet with nice Groom house. South 17th st., near Ave. l. Terms if wished. $2000-One-fourth cash. balance easy; beau- tiful lot, 4Ox207; South 18th st.. near 10th ave.
 $125O-s250 cash, balance s16 per month; lot 5Ox170; with good. new broom cottage; West End car line. s25O0-C Choice corner, 120x12O Highland ave. and 30th st. Will make two large lots; very desirable.
 FOR RENT. Nice Groom cottage. newly papered, 53O $. 26th st. -.Szo.UD Nice 4-room cottage. 31O7 Ave G. :. 12.50 Nice 5-room cottage. 25O2 Ave F. .. :. 15.0o Nice broom cottage, 400 N. 11th ave. 2O.00 Store IA N. 18th st. 40.00 Store, Morris ave, near z0th st. .... 75.00
 SMITH S STIlLMAN.
 2O04is First Avenue.
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NEW LIST-FOR SALE. ss5o0-100 feet. corner Charles avenue and Georgia street s20. 20.000-3-story brick; 2d ave. s6000-Large block ground on railroad; $500 cash. s4500-25 feet on Second ave. s60C0-Negro houses; pays 20 per cent. s3000-Ave. c. between 18th and 18th; irn- proved s45o0-sd ave. between 24th and 18th; pays 15 per cent s7GC0-Brick stores: ave. D. s6000-4th ave. and 18th st.. 150x14o. s105O-I.ot 50x190. ave E. s77s0-Beautiful 9th ave. residence. s11 00O-Highland ave residence. s6n00-Highland ave. cottage. s3Sa0-R Residence. Humboldt ave. s5Oo0-R Residence. Juniper ave; 100 feet.
 w. B. lEEDY & co. Phones 42 i12 North 2st St
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SHAVING 1oc at zos North aoth street 2-11-1m
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BoARDERs WANTED.

WANTED--A limited number of board CTS; everything first class; references. Apply 700 West 20th street. 2-19-3t -fi-su-tu
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GOOD men wanted to sell fruit trees. Big profits to salesmen by our plan; no trouble to sell our stock; terms liberal; write today Smith Bros. Concord. Ga.
 2-13-7t
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HAVE your harness made to order al RecklinEs s. 1871 Second avenue. 2-1S-14
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WAXING BRUSHES AND WAX. Everything for floors. BIRMINGHAM PAINT & GLASS co.
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BUYING POWER
 SHOWS ITSELF. Offerings Absorbed and Prices
 Forced Up BULLS ARE HEAVY BUYERS Rumor Is Circulated That Bull Clique Has Come to Another Under
 standing for a New
 Campaign.

New Orleans, February 1S.-While the opening in the cotton market was un- promising enough for the bulls, 1t proved field day for them before the closing gong sounded. At the opening shorts hammered the market aggressively and forced prices down, and during the morn ing each reaction to a higher level saw more hammering and consequent forcing down of prices but mysterious buying power developed and offerings were greedily absorbed
 This resulted in a closing from s1 to 52 points higher than yesterdays close. The session was exciting from the start and almost up to the close. The bears growled harder than they have for months. and their attacks were fercer. Ii was plainly evident that some outside spectators had been attracted to the short side, while there was little or no outside buying.
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Bulls Heavy Buyers.

Prominent bulls were heavy buyers at the weak places, but for the greater part of the day they sat idly by and appeared to take but little interest in the proceed ings. Nevertheless the market showed a wonderfully strong undertone and buy ing orders were plenty. This caused partly confirmed rumor that bull clique had come to another understanding, and was entering upon another campaign. this time with strong outside interests identified with it.
 In spite of the fact that prices are now over a cent higher than they were two days ago, there has been but little covering by shorts; in fact, the higher levels have been but a fresh inducement for them to sell more energetically. The bulls appear delighted with their new found local opponents and are, according, to the consensus of opinion, preparing for a battle royal.
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WANTED-Person to call on retail trade for manufacturing house; salary $2O,
 paid weekly; expense money advanced;
 previous experience unnecessary. Stan dard House, 39O Caxton building, Chi cago. 2-16-7t
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WANTED-Janitor Y. NJ. c. A. building.
 526 20th street. Call between and 10 o'clock 2-1S-2t
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E- N. cullom. J. Fl. Taylor, Smith Cullom. President. Manager. Sec & IreaA
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
LIVE BIRD SHOOT
ENDED IN A ROW.
Trouble at the Home of Asbury
Fountain at Br0WntOWn-Gen-
eraI Mixup.

A live bird shoot which was held
by Director Asbury + ountain at his
firm at Browntown, Thursday after
noon. wound up in row in which
George Allgair, of South River,
brother of Freeholder Joseph Allgair.
of Sayreville, was badly used up.
The story as told by South River
man is that two men who came to the
shoot were intoxicated and that some
of the others took. advantage Of them
and pelted them with snowballs.
Allgair interferred in behalf Of the
men and bad blood was soon stirred
up. The South River man said that
about half q dozen men jumped on
Allgair simultaneously with the result
that he went home considerably cut
up. Allgair has the reputation of be-
ing a clever scrapper" and his friends
don't think anyone of the men coulc
have done him up singly,
Director Fountain, it is said, wal
in the mixup, but was not much hurt
Some of the others, however, beal
evidence that Allgair put up lively
defense,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
LOCAL COLORED MAN is
FOUND DEAD IN NEWARK
Was in Lodging House and the
Gas was Turned
on.

William Littlejohn, forty years old,
of 8 Mechanic street, this city, and a
companion, both oolored, were found
dead in room in lodging house at
30 Augusta street, Newark, at 10. 30
O'Clock yesterday morning. Death
was due to asphyxiation, the gas jet
in the room being one which is turned
off when turned half way. 1t is sup
posed the victims turned 1t oil the
way, thus turning the gas on after
the light had been extinguished.
Andrew Mason, proprietor of the
lodging house, said Yesterday that the
two went to the house at IL O'Clock
Saturday night and asked for lodging
Littlejohn had wife in this city,
who left him two or three months
ago. He had a card in his pocket,
showing him to be member of the
Masons' Helpers Union No. 81. Peter
Petersen, president of the union, said
this morning that Littejohn had be-
longed to the union but three or four
weeks, and that they could do nothing
toward his burial.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
TOLD OF THE WORK.
Representative Of the ChlIdrsn's Home So
ciety Spoke In Simpson N. {. Church.

Very interesting services were held
in Simpson M. E. church all day yes-
terday. In the morning the pastor
preached sermon on ''The Secret Of
Spiritual Strength. I" Seven persons
were received into the church by
letter. Rev. E. J. Brewer. who repre-
sents the Work for Homeless Children,
gave an interesting address on the
work at the close of the sermon. In
the afternoon very interesting mis-
sionary program was carried out. In
the evening the pastor preached Q
special sermon to large congregation
on "The Burning of Sodom. " Mr..
Ernest Hilsdorf rendered very appro-
pirate solo Just before the sermon on
"The Plains of Peace.' At the close
of the sermon Mrs. Macan and Mrs.
Pemberton sang Saved by Grace. = "
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
James Hewitt, Died Saturday M-
ternOOn at His Late Resi-
denCe in High Street.
FUNERAL TOMORROW.
Mr.. Hewitt had Lived in this City for Thir-
ty years--Was Prominent In Many Aft
airs and Had Large Circle Of Acquain-
tances-To be Buried In Alpine Gene
terry.

James M. Hewitt, a well-known
resident of this city, died at his home,
255 High street,at $3.50 o'clock Sat-
urday afternoon after an illness of six
months. Mr.. Hewitt, who was about
fifty five years ord,. was born in New
York, and move to this city about
thirty years ago.. He resided here
with his family until 1899, when he
moved to Elizabeth, returning to this
city two years ago.
His wife, who was Miss Elizabeth
Martin, daughter of o. A. Martin,
of this city, died about eighteen
months ago. Mr. Hewitt leaves four
children, f. W. Hewitt, of Palm
Beach, Florida, Charles H., of Eliza
beth, and Elizabeth.M. and William
H., of this city. The funeral will be
held tomorrow afternoon from his
late residence, at O'Clock, Rev. j.
l.. Lancaster officiating. Interment
will be made in Alpine cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
Rev. P. R. Ferris in the Baptist
Church Last Night Delivered
Special Discourse.
HAD SPECIAL MUSIC
Pastor Told the Men that they were PART
ners with God and Should Conduct their
Business with Such an Understanding
Paid Glowing Tribute to President
Roosevelt.

Rev. P. r. Ferris had a congregation
composed largely of business men in
the First Baptist church last night.
He had announced special sermon
for the business men and he invited
them to be present through the
Chamber of Commerce.
The text was taken from Matthew
%, 16: "Then he that had received
five talents went and traded with the
same and made them other five
talents - In the sermon the pastor
brought out that God himself is in
busins IS and that all men are partners
with Him. He has supplied the earth
with all the resources which are in
the nature of talents He has given
them to men ana they are to take them
and make others.
Mr.. Ferris declared that the business
men ruled this country which he class
ed as the greatest on earth and SAID
the great question was whether they
were to rule, keeping always in mind
that God was their partner or not.
During the discourse the pastor paid
q glowing tribute to President Roose-
velt and declared now fortunate it
was that so grent and fearless a bust
ness man should be at the head OF
this great nation. He praised the
Chamber of Commerce for their work
and urged business men to join that
organization,
Before beginning the sermon, Mr..
Ferris thanked the business men for
their assistance at the roll calls of the
church which are held to pay off the
debt.
Special music by the choir and male
quartette were features of the service.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
Case on Today in District Court
in Roth -SIObOdien
Matter.
WANTS $500 DAMAGES.
Jury is Hearing the Case Several Wit
nesses CaIIed-Dr. Stafford on the
Stand to Tell the Nature ofthe Wound
on Roth's Head-AlIeged Assault Toos
Place in kentucky Hall.

The action for $500 damages brought
by Nathan Roth, of this city, against
Philip Slobodien, of Cartoret, for in
juries inflicted by the defendant upon
the plaintiff with beer glass, was
tried this morning in the district
court before Judge Lyon an0the fol-
lowing jury: John K. Sheehy, FORE
man; Henry Mccullough, W. e. Han
son, William Murdoch, John E..
Cluney, Peter Kamm. Harry Larsen,
Dennis Ryan, George West, John H.
loft, Edward Splitter and Alexander
Seguine.
Slobodien was represented by James
s. Wight. 1t was during an enter
tainment in Kentucky Hall. in Hall
avenue, that the alleged assault is sa' d
to have taken place. Someone pro-
posed three cheers, it is said, for
Treasurer Sobodien and Slobodien is
declared to have struck Roth over the
head with beer glass having a
handle.
Joseph E. Stricken. who represented
the plaintiff, stated his case to the
jury and then called Mrs. Annie
'Sher, Of Hall avenue. Mrs. Sher told
of being near Mr.. Roth when he was
struck by Mr.. Slobodien. Morris
Shangold was the second witness for
the plaintiff. The glass with which
the assault was committed, was offered
in evidence but was not allowed.
DR.. James Stafford, who attended d
Roth at the time he was hurt, told of
the extent of the man 8 injuries
Morris Picus, Benjamin Frankel,
Joseph Schwartz and Jacob Levinson
were called in the order given. The
last witness acknowledged having
taken piece of the broken glass from
the hall for a souvenir.
At II. 10 court was adjourned until
IL. 55 p. m.
At several times during the exam
ination of witnesses, much amusement
was caused bv tilts between counsel.
Upon reconvening this afternoon the
plaintiff was called to the stand. He
told his version of the trouble. Louis
Perelman was next called by the
plaintiffs counsel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
Lots Lois Lots Lots

Will dispose of any part or all Of the
following properties-28 lots on Neville
and Lawrie SITS. (near School No. 6); 3
on Woodbridge Road (nesr Washington
St.); A on smith st. (adJoining School
No ~; 8 on Pa'k Ave. (near New Bruins
wick Ave.) Q on Park Ave. (near Wash
ington S. ON Broad st. (near Park
Ave y; 6 on Madi on Ave, on Brighton
Ave., 3 on Paterson st. Having pur.
,hased many of these properties at the
low values of 1903 / am now able to sell
It lower prices than will ever again be
quoted on Perth Amboy properly.
WARD b. SNYDER, l55 Smith st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
GIVE JAPANESE TEA
FOR CHURCH BENEFIT.
YOUNG Ladies' of st. Peters Church
will Entertain Night of
February H.

A number of the young ladies of St.
Peters Episcopal church have arranged
for Japanese tea and musical to be
held in the chapel February II from
to 8 o'clock for the benefit of the
church. There will be piano and
vocal solos. fortune teller and valen-
tines, cake, candy and various articles
will be on sale.
The list of the Young ladies in
charge of the affair includes the Misses
Theresa and Aimee Marsh, Grace
King, Emma Bashford, Bessie Booz,
Laura and Ruth Brodhead, May Han
son, Margie Mulchahey, Carrie Neer,
Helen and Katherine Nelson, Milly
Parsons, Edna Pratt, Adaline Wight,
Margaret Schneider, Jennie Rowe,
Evelyn Remmicke, Miss Mallet and
Miss Mulligan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
NOT RICH ENOUGH, SHE SAID.
Husband to Have Divorce from Wife who
Deserted Him.

George s. Silzer, of New Bruins
wick. the special master in chancery,
to whom the case was referred. has
recommended that a divorce be grant
ed to Walter W. Higgins, of Sewaren.
The plaintiff alleged that his wife,
Sarah E. Higgins, who now resides
in New York, deserted him because
he did not make enough money to
support her in the style she desired.
"She said was not rich enough,
nor stylish cnough,' the plaintiff
testified. "She declared that / wat
not keeping her in the style to which
she had been accustomed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
THOMAS PETERSON
BURIED SATURDAY.
First Negro Voter Laid Away in
Family Plot in st. Peters
Church Yard.

Fifty persolISy more than half of
whom were whites, attended the fun-
eral services Of Thomas Peterson in
st. Peters church Saturday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Rev. j. l.. Lancaster
was in charge.
Several of the women members of
the church choir were in the gallery
and sang two hymns.
Interment was made in the family
plot in the church graveyard. The
uall bearers were Andrew Simms, of
Newark, Warren Lands, Charles and
George Woolsey.
Peterson s brothers, one from Plain
field and one from this city, attended
the services. Several old residents of
this city who had known the negro
for years were present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
new TEACHERS.
Miss FRANKIE and Miss Ruth
BrOdhead to Have Rooms
at School 6.

Tomorrow morning Miss Sue G.
FRANKIE and Miss Ruth r. Brodhead
will enter upon their duties as teachers
in school No. 6. Miss FRANKIE will
have the room which has been in
charge of Mrs. Pateman forIsome time
and Miss Brodhead that whicn has
been under.tbe charge of Mrs. Huff.
Both of the newly-appointed teachers
recently graduated from Normal Col
leRe, Miss FRANKIE at Trenton and
Miss Brodhead at Albany. They
have been observing for some time
and Miss FRANKIE has been substitut-
ing in school No.2.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
IS COMING NORTH.

The following is clipped from the
+" Florida STAR" of Titusville, Fla:
"Mr. j. Sondergaard expects to
leave on Sunday, the 14th inst, for
his home in Perth Amboy, N. j.
During his stay here OF about two
months he has had such great relief
from rheumatism that he has been
albe to go out hunting considerably
for the past month and has actually
captured deer, which will be quite
a surprise to his northern friends.
We hope to see him return here early
in the coming autumn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
Man was Begging, with One Arm
Supposed to be Helpless
Goes to Jail.
SHOWS NO MERCY.
Recorder Had no Sympathy for Man who
Tried to Fool the People and Gave Him
One Of the Longest Sentences Ever
Imposed for Chain Gang Victim win
Have Cause to Remember this Place.

Six months in the chain gang was
the sentence meted out yesterday
morning to John Burns, who was
arrested the day before on charge OF
vagrancy by Patrolman John E. Wood.
Burns had one arm fastened to the
side of his body in an effort to excite
sympathy and was begging aims. He
will have plenty of time to give the
arm exercise during the next few
months. Doubtless he will also re-
member to keep clear of Perth Amboy
in the future and will pass the word
along to all his pals.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
THE TRAPEzE BROKE.

Arden Slower, local trapeze per-
former who has been doing stunts at
the Columbia theatre, State street,
this week, came very near having a
bad fall Saturday night. He was do
ing the last one Of his tricks OH the
trapeze. when one end broke, and he
fell to the stage. He landed on his
feet and was not hurt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
LINCOLN MEMORIAL SERVICE.

Next Sunday night special Lincoln
Memorial program has been prepared
for Simpson M. e. church. A printed
program will be rendered, each person
receiving one, containing two pictures
of Mr.. Lincoln. one of them St.
Gauden's Lincoln. Appropriate sing
ing by the choir will be rendered.
The pastor will deliver an address on
"Tho Religion of Lincoln.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
MORALS AND RELIGION
OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN

Rev. DR.. H. G. Mendhenhall, in the
First Presbyterian church, last night,
preached on the subject Abraham
Lincoln, his morals and religion. !"
There was large congregation pre-
sent.
DIR. Mendenhall told of the man and
drew lessons from his character.
The discourse was highly interesting
and instructive.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
ELKS PLAY TONIGHT
FOR THE HOSPITAL.
MinstreIs Promise a Big Treat for
all who will Attend Other
Attractions.

Tonight is the great Elks minstrels.
Besides this attraction there will be
the Lyric Mandolin Club and the
Dominant Society. The local physic-
ians will be the ushers. A great pro-
gram has been prepared and there is
no doubt about the pleasant evening
to be had by attending. The most
important feature of the whole affair
is that the proceeds will all go to the
hospital.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
TIRED OF SEEING HIM.
Recorder Sent Prisoner to Jail for Four
Months on Disorvsrly Charge.

Mike Griffin, an old timer, was sent
to the county Jail yesterday for four
months on a charge of being drunk
and disorderly, preferred by PATROL
man John e. Wood, who arrested
Griffin yesterday morning.
+ "I'm tired of seeing you around
here so often" said the recorder, $50
I'll send you up for four months this
time. -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
HUNT WAS DISCHARGED.

Ernest Hunt. who said his home
was in Elizabeth, was arrested by
Patrolman John E. Wood on a charge
of disorderly conduct. He was dis
in court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
HIGH SCHOOL PUPILS
PRESENT THE PICTURE.
Was Purchased by Subscription
Among the Scholars for the
Public Library.

The picture, reproduction of the
famous painting "a Reading from
Homer" which was bought with
money contributed by tie pupils of
the High School, several weeks ago,
has arrived and was this morning pre-
sented to the Institution, through the
librarian. Miss Mulligan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
JUNIOR CADETS MEET.

The Junior Cadets, of the Presby-
terian Sunday School, met in the
chapel Saturday night and had their
first drill. There was a large number
present and the organization, which
is similar to the Westminster Cadets,
promises to be great success.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
MISSIONARY NIGHT.

Tonight the regular monthly mis-
sionary society, of Simpson M. E.
church, meet at the parsonage. Rev.
E. j. Brewer, who was seven years a
missionary in China, will relate some
OF his experiences in that great field
of labor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-08
CRUDE COPPER ARRIVED.

A number of cars of crude copper
arrived at the Raritan Copper Works
Saturday afternoon, and the furnaces
that were compelled to shut down
some time ago, will resume operations
this week