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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
Coal Lands in New Mexico.

The area of proposed coal lands In
sight in New Mexico is 1883, 480 acres,
with 5000, 900 COO tons of coal, estimated
to be worth $10,000,000. In spite of the
want of water New Mexico has ready
for the market 1,123, 900 head. OF cattle,
1880 horses. 10000 goats and 5,674, 900
sheep, with a wool yield of 20, 900, 900
pounds annually. The agricultural pro-
auctions of the territory are valuable.
Over 100, 900 acres have been taken up
since 1900 under the homestead act, in
creasing the number of farmers and
ranchmen by nearly 81 $1,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
Is Brute Creation wiser 2

Every living bird and beast strives its
utmost to cram itself with food before
retiring for the night, and this food is
digested as the night progresses. The
evening feed is the feed of the day with
the brute creation, and yet the doctors
tell us to refrain from eating heartily at
night and even advise us to retire to rest
with a more or less empty stomach.
Are we following nature when following
this advice?-Country Gentleman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12

FOR SALE--AT o bargain, house and
lot on Hall ave. Address "Bar-
%gain," Evening News office.
1997-11.10.tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
CONCERNING MAIN STREET.

Main street is looking better since
the ground has baen leyelled and as
soon az the mud dries MP the side
walks will be improved also. There
is considerable speculation ABOUT the
new houses expected to be erected on
the lots sold by #. Miller. of August
street, and it is said that he will re-
serve three lots, on which he will
erect q house for himself in the near
future,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
Generally Persistn.

What do you think of this new
theory that If you cough all you can
when you have the pneumonia 1t won't
be so hard on you?"
Il don't know about that, but l re-
member that after | got well OF pneu-
monia two or three winters ago | had
to do some hard coughing every 30
days for nearly six months"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
Aa Usual.

Ernie-Why was Mrs. Wigs SO late
In attending the meeting of the Society
of Universal Peace?
Ida-She had a spat with her husband
because he refused to mind the baby.
Chicago Daily News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
FlREMEN ARE WATCHING.

The volunteer firemen Of Staten Is
land are waiting and watching patient
ly for the outcome of the bill now be-
fore tie State Legislature, which, If
passed. will give them back pay for
six years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12

To keep bread and butter fresh and
moist put it In a cool place, cover closely
with a serviette or clean cloth wrung cut
of cold water, and many hours after 1t
will be as moist as when cut. Sometimes
1t will be found convenient to prepare
bread and butter for afternoon tea in
this way.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
To Clean Fruit Jars.

Fill them (almost) with hot soap
suds. Then put into the jars an ounce
OF carpet tacks and shake vigorously;
afterwards rinse well in clean cold water
and turn upside down to dry. This is q
much quicker method OF cleaning than
the ordinary enc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
DR.. ALBRIGHT FELL.

DR.. Albright was called to attend
someone on a canal boat and while 60
ing from one boat to another he
slipped and fell, injuring his right
leg badly. No bones were broken. it
is said, but DR.. White, who was
called after DR.. Albright had been
taken home in a wagon, says he will be
laid up for sometime.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
Kingcraft.

The young prince tore up his geome-
try and kicked his instructor.
"Of what use is Euclid" he exclaimed,
ito a king who has the ships, the men
and the money to make a naval demon
stration, when anything needs proving? :.
Mis- majesty heard of it. and laughed
long and loud, and swore the boy was q
ship off the old block.-Puck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
PHILEMON LITERARY.

The Philemon Literary Society
will meet in tine knights of Pythias
Hall, Amboy avenue, this afternoon.
Papers on interesting topics will
be read.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
OBsTRU;Ttos Us ON sIDL WALK

|. John Nichols stumbled oyer one oil
the traps for pedestrians feet, a large
plank on a sidewalk in this borough,
and came very near receiving serious
injuries.
A lady tripped owe a gutter Thurs.
day night and came near having a bad
fall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
WHIST CLUB MET.

The Tottenville Whist Club met at
the home of Miss Bertha Robinson
Yesterday afternoon. Three prizes
were awarded. AT 3 o'clock refresh
ments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
the TruIy Poor.

Joltem-Isn't it queer those old-tim-
ers didn't have any clothes they could
call their own?
Boltit-Why, what do you mean?
Joltem-Well, you know the Bible
says: "They rent their garments
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
the way,

Nodd-Awfully sorry to hear your
home burned down. Did you save
anything?
Todd-Oh. yes. After some very
lively work we succeeded in getting
out all the things we didn't want
Town and Country.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12

Wont you be glad, Tommy, when
your baby brother is as big as you are
now?" asked the caller.
you bet TWILL" replied Tommy. then
he'll be licked fur some O. the things
that I git licked fur Eow."-Philadel-
phia Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
SERVICES At ST. STEPHENS.

The service in st. Stephens church,
last night, was in charge of Rev.
Frances L. Frost, pastor of st. Kary's
Episcopal lchurch, at Castleton Cor
ners. Most of the congregation and
many friends were present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
Toni1nv's Excuse.

Teacher-Now, then, Tommy, you
have no coed excuse for staying away
from school yesterday.
Tommy-Well. it amt my fault.
ut isn't? Why?"
"'Cause done my best to think of 2
good one."-Loncon Tit-Bits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
TTENVIL

The Evening News is on sale at Ost-
burgs' Al Main street, and at John
Boss Hotel, formerly John Kall's
stand. Extra copies of the News and
all NewYork papers can always be Sc
cured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12

"What kind Of a man is Wiggins?"
Hes the Hnd of a man who will
promise anything"
But does he keep his Npromfses?"
HE must. Nobody sees or hears any
thing of them acknowledgements
ton Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12

FOR SAuE-FOUR lots on Market
ST.. near Goodwin. Address "Real
Estate" Evening News.
19S7-11-10-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
The Best OF a Book.

The best of a book is not the thought
that it contains, but the thought that it
suggests; just as the charm of music
dwells not in the tone, but in the echoes
of our hearts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
American Quarries.

There are 109 slate, "a marble and
2O5 clay quarries in this country, and
the value of their combined products
is SIS, 900, 900.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Chickens and chicken
house. Must sell at once, leaving
city. Gall IA Gordon st.
5331-3-1I-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
A Choice of Evila.

Miss Chatterton? / think I'll send
her word that I'm out"
Wont the still small voice reproach
you?"
Eyes, but I'd rather listen to the still
small voice than to Miss Chatterton."
Puck.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
A Swiss idea.

Switzerland has not a few village
clubs formed to prevent young men
from outside coming to court girls Ct
those particular villages.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
:Japanese Ladies.

Japanese ladies as a rule make their
W dresses and il the sewing is done
for them the beautiful embroidery, at
any rate, is their own handiwork.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
REAL ESTATE.

BRICK HOUSE, CORNER High and
Gordon sits. Price SIS, 200. Terms
to suit. Lot 66xl20, ten rooms. all
improvements. A. M. Johnson, 80
Water st. 4264-12-12-o. Q. w. If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
A Heavy Loss.

81 lost a pot Of money at the track yes
terday. Had a tip OF Flyaway for the
fourth event"
And he lost?"
mo; he won. But I didn't have a cent
to play him."-Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
Ready-Made Cottages.

Large numbers of ready-made cottages
are being shipped to the Amazon from
New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12

Somebody's Dad-Dickey, IL Mime
haha means laughing water and Min
neapolls means city of waters, whal
ices Minnesota mean?
Somebody's Kid-Soda water.-Cin-
cinnati Commercial Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12

You can discover by gaping around
at the audience at a musical enter
tainment that the expression called
"rapt'' is not observation-disclosures
Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
:Iananese

The Japanese workman is Obliged to
wear a cap bearing the name of his
employer and of the trade he follows.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
Flour Trade in Far EAST.

Flour from Hardin, Manchuria, is driv-
ing American -four from the far eastern
market. lr @
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
Rents in Berlin.

The average yearly price for apart
1lents paid by laboring families In Ber-
lin is $T2.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
Hell. WANTED

WANTED--AN EXPERIENCED sales
lady for muslin underwear and COR
sets. Apply to Sickles Bros.
5255-8-7-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12

A BRIGHT YOUNG man would like
position as wagon man or driver.
References furnished. Address A.
Jorgenson 81 Woodbridge Rd. 2-26-tf
YOUNG MAN, (2l) desires position
as assistant mechanical craftsman
OF assistant in architects office. Ref
erence, experience. Address B. News
office. 2-29-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12

WANTED-Common, ordinary work
to do. Cleaning yards, carpets, etc.
W. +. Coleman, III Rector st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-03-12
MISCELLANEOUS

FOR SALE-General household goods,
including high grade piano, at pri.
vate figures. 426 State street.
5299-3-10-3t.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-20
WHEAT PRICES
JUMP HIGHER
Gain of Nearly Five Cents
in May Delivery Creates
New High Level for Season
WILD DAY IN THE PIT
Chicago Spectators, Beliey-
ing Advance Will Continue,
Are Eager Buyers of Cereal
Special Dispatch to The Call.

CHICAGO, Aug. 1s.-wheat sold at
fancy prices on the Board of Trade
again to-day, but buyers were so eager
to get possession of some of the cereal
that they showed no hesitancy in fol-
lowing the market up to new high lev
els for the season. Wheat to be de-
livered in May, next year, sold at
81 IA rs. Its closing price yesterday
was 81 e91z. For deliveries before that
month corresponding advances were
made. May wheat closed at 81 IA.
The distance between the close yes
terday and the high points to-day was
covered amid great speculative excite
mont and wild clamoring for the cereal
from speculators who entertain the be-
lief that wheat is destined ultimately
to sell at much higher prices.
Long before the opening traders were
prepared for a wild market The
weather map showed general showers
in Manitoba and even heavier rains
in sections on this side of the boundary
line. That this condition would be ini-
mical TO the harvesting of that portion
of the spring wheat not already so bad
ly damaged by rust as not to be worth
cutting went without saying and the
belief that wheat would sell higher be-
came more unanimous than before.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-20
LAND LOTTERY
IS A FAILURE
Less Than $4,000 Persons
Take Advantage Of Open
ing of Fort Totten Acres
HOMESEEKERS ARE SHY
Uncle Sam Fails to Dupli-
cate Success That Marked
Rattle of Rosebud Tract
Special Dispatch to The CAN.

DEVILS LAKE, n. D., Aug. 19.-
The Government lottery of the Fort
Totten Indian reservation lands, the
registration for which closed at this
point and at Grand Forks to-day, has
been a dismal failure compared with
the Rosebud IS. D. rattle, just com
pleted. While less than $1,000 regis
tered for the Fort Totten lands. no. 900
acres, more than los, 900 registered for
the Rosebud farms, 200 acres. The
railroads thought they could keep their
rates up the same as was done for
the other drawing, and the Devils
Lake gambling game, operated by I'm
Gle Sam, has been a fizzle.
The power of advertising has been
shown. The Rosebud was exploited in
every paper. because of President
Roosevelt's opposition TO the opening
on the regular homestead plan. The
opening was told about in all languages
The people rushed there in hordes. The
Fort Totten lands were opened with
little ceremony and little discussion.
When the Rosebud drew so magnetic
ally, the railroads, which had made
81 500, 600 in passenger fares, sat back
and waited for the people to go after
Fort Totten lands. They did not come.
The most gratiiied person is old Chief
WisthWista, of the Cut Head Sioux,
and he is pretty mad. He had pre-
dicted that before these lands would be
opened an immense ball of fire would
roll over the two Dakotas and destroy
all whites, leaving the Indians in old
time possession. He is said to have
killed more than 100 whites, and he
still wears the scalps of his most hated
enemies at his belt
The lands are hopelessly cut up and
the best have been reserved by the
State, the Indians. charitable institu-
tions and other organizations, until
the white settlers will have to pay as
much as the land is worth-$4 so per
acre.
Taking their cue from the crowds
registering for Rosebud land scores of
'grafters'' were on hand to besiege the
lines of landseekers. They left dis
heartened afte4. the first week.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-20
Injured i'm Elevator.

Possible danger to a three-year-old
child and the mothers natural anx-
iety for its safety caused an accident
which has resulted in a suit for $5764
damages against the Langham Hotel
Company and Henning Thode, owner
of nearly all of the stock therein. The
action was begun yesterday by Earl
r. Ostrander and his wife, Agnes. On
May 80 last they were occupying a
room on the fourth floor of the hotel
and the father, mother and babe en-
tered the elevator to be carried to
their floor. Another passenger was
w. ]. Packard. He got off at the sec
ond floor and the elevator boy, it is
said, did not close the door. The lift"
started suddenly and the child was
thrown forward. The mother, fearing
that the youngster would fall down
the shaft, started to recover him and
her head caught between the elevator
and the floor. Her clothes were COW
cred with blood and ruined, four Of
her front teeth were knocked out and
her face was badly cut and bruised.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-20
TRADE is UNSETTLED.
Wheat FURRY and Labor Disputes
Have Effect on Industries.

w II
Have Effect on Industries.
NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-R. G. Dun &
Co.'S weekly review of trade to-mor-
row will say:
Trade has been somewhat unsettled
by sensational events in the wheat
market and the lack of harmony be-
tween labor and capital. 1t is becom-
ing evident that the estimates of the
wheat crop must be reduced, although
other agricultural news is much bet
ter In so far as the purchasing power
of the farmer is concerned. prices have
risen so sharply that any loss in guam
tity promises to be made UP. Some
disappointment is felt by those who
counted on an early resumption of ac-
tivity in building operations and other
industries Otherwise, news of the
week has contained much of an en-
coura ging nature.
In several manufacturing lines there
is less idle machinery and visiting re-
tail buyers have stimulated jobbing
trade, especially in dry goods and kin
dred lines. Railway earnings thus far
reported for the first week of August
show a small gain of IA per cent as
compared with last years figures,
whereas recent preceding weeks
showed more or less loss in comparison
with 1908.
Failures this week numbered 226 in
the United States, against 23S in 1903,
and "A in Canada, compared with a
year ago.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-20
PRESENT FATHER LOONEY
WITH HANDSOME CHALICE
Delegation of Young Ladies Go to
Calistoga and Make Gift to
Popular Priest.

To show their appreciation and sin
cere gratitude for his many acts Of
Kindness and untiring efforts in their
behalf a delegation from the Young
Ladies' Sodality of st. Charles Bor-
romeos Church went to Calistoga on
Sunday, August IA, and presented to
Rev. e. M. Looney a handsome gold
chalice.
For nearly four years Father Looney
was director of this sodality and by
his enthusiastic zeal to make it sue
cess, spiritually and socially, won the
admiration and esteem of all it's MEM
hers. In the early part of May he
was called upon to assist Rev. Father
Blake in st. Helena and Calistoga, to
which places he has since devoted his
best energies.
In a few well chosen words Father
Looney thanked the Young Ladies'
Sodality for their most fitting testi-
monial. The chalice, Celtic in design.
is set with amethysts and is an excel
lent specimen Of the finest workman
ship.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-20
DIRECTS THE OBSERVANCE
OF RELIGIOUS JUBILEE
Archbishop Riordan Sets Period Of
Three Months in Which to Full
fill EncyclicaIS Provisions.

In accordance with an encyclical or
Pope Plus X the jubilee year of the
definition of the immaculate concep-
ton viii! be appropriately observed by
Catholics of this city. Archbishop
Riordan, with this object in view, has
sent letters to the various parish
priests as follows:
Rev and Dear Father: Our holy father.
Plus X. wishing to stir up the piety Of the
faithful during this jubilee year OF the defini-
ton of the immaculate conception. has grant
co an extraordinary jubilee to be gained in
dioceses outside the city Of Rome within some
period of three months before the Sth Of De-
cember next to be determined by the ordinary.
l therefore do assign the three months from
September to December 4, inclusive, as the
time within which the indulgence OF the
jubilee may be gained in this archdiocese on
the fulfilling of the following conditions laid
down by the Holy See;
First-Three visits to the cathedral church
for those living within the city Of San Fran
cisco. Those living outside the city limits
During these visits the faithful must pray
some time for the liberty and expansion of
the Catholic church and the apostolic see; the
conversion of those in error; for the concord
unity of the faithful. and also for the holy
fa ather's intention.
Second-A fast once on strictly lenten fare
Third-A worthy confession and communion.
This indulgence. TO be gained only once.
may be applied by way of suffrage to the
souls in purgatory. Other indugences are not
suspended during this jubilee.
I recommend that in all churches Of the
diocese spiritual exercises be held during the
Jubilee. according to the needs and capacity
ing of the Indulgence and to renew and in
crease their devotion 10 the mother of God
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-20
Electrician Is promoted

The Department Of Electricity
board at its meeting yesterday re-
W'arded a faithful employe of the de-
g1artmenu in the person Of F. Z. Has
keu by promoting him to the position
oI foreman Of inside construction
with salary Of 1925 a month. Has
:kell has been connected with the De-
partment Of Electricity from its or
eanizatiOn under the charter. since
Wnich time thousands of miles Of wire
with innumerable lights and switches
have been skillfully placed in the va
rious departments OF the municipal
government. including the new cleo
strical plant at the City Hall and the
Han Of Justice. During all this time
he had been in charge Of the opera
tors as foreman of construction with
opt any additional remuneration. His
valuable services to the city have at
last been recognized b. the board.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-20
.CONSERY ATISM
RULES BUYERS
Lateness of Crop Season
and Reports on Wheat and
Cotton Breed IndeciSi0n
FORMER SNAP LACKING
Announced Wholesale Cut
in Price of Steel Affects
Pools on Some Products

NEW YORK, Aug. 19.-Bradstreet's s
tomorrow will say:
Conservatism rules the buying move
ment. which while gaining in force at
some leading markets still lacks the
snap shown in former years at this
time. The lateness of the crop season
and reports of wheat and cotton crop
deterioration, fortified by continued
wheat price advances and revisions Of
quotations, notably in iron and steel
and cotton goods, breeds a feeling Of
indecision Cotton goods buying at first
hand is rather backward and does not
readily respond to reductions in
bleached goods There is, however,
more jobbing in that line. Wool is firm
er on a quiet buying movement. Woolen
goods are in fair inquiry, but the higher
basis of cost is a bar to fuller develop
ment in this line. The scarcity of hides
has caused the shutdown of a number
of tanneries and the strength of the
market is shown in leather quotations
half cent per pound higher than a
month ago a wholesale cut in steel
prices, particularly in wire nails, has
been announced, and existing pools in
some products, notably structural ma
teriaI and plates, are reported shaky.
Uncertainty as to how far the cuts will
go restricts buying.
Business failures in the United States
for the week ending August is number
203. against 167 last week and 166 in the
like week in 1903
In Canada failures for the week num-
bered 25, as against 16 last week and IA
in this week a year ago.
Wheat INCLUDING tlour) exports for
the week ending August Is aggregate
1.703.0 047 bushels, against 1.2S1, ,299 bush
els last week and 3,372,7S this week
last year. From July l to date the ex-
ports aggregate 9,549S1S bushels,
against q, ,S33, ,233 last year and 81, $40, 767
in 1902
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-20
Leslie M. CollOm to Lead
Miss Maebel M. Etting
to the Altar.

An interesting wedding is on the
cards for an early date, that of win
some Mission maiden, Miss Maebel NJ.
Etting, and Leslie II. Colon. The
bride is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. A Etting and is a clever member
of the younger set of the Mission dis
trict. Mr.. Colon is a well-known and
likely chap and is connected with the
real estae firm of Lyon and Hoag. The
young people have arranged a nuptial
trip to the Eastern States and will, of
course. visit the exposition before re-
turning.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-20
Patriarchs Militant Dance.

The military ball given in the pref
tily decorated hall Of the Native Sons
building last night by Canton San
Francisco No. ;, Patriarchs Militant,
i. -. .. F., was attended by more than
1900 people, who enjoyed a well ar
ranged programme Of dances to de-
hghtful music. The members of the
canton were in full dress uniform
and there were present a number Of
Knights Of Pythias and Of drill teams
Of the Woodmen of the World in mill
tary dress.