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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03
RATS KNEW CAT WAS ABOUT.
But They Never Saw the Cat and
Were on Another Floor OF
the House.

81 have observed recently a rather
curious thing with respect to the rela-
tionship between cats and rats, and It
has led to d rather interesting refiec-
ton" said a man who takes much inter-
est in animal life, to a New Orleans
rimes-Democrat reporter. For awhile
The rats overran my place. At night
there was no such thing as quiet around
the house. They wonld seamper across
the floor, bump up and down the steps
and cut all kinds OF capers. We Sc
cured a cat, and from the very time the
rat appeared on the place the rats be-
gan to get scarce.
There is nothing curious about this
fact in itself. But to my personal
knowledge the rats have never seen the
cat. The cat has remained on one floor
and the rats on another. There has been
no chasing and no conflict between them.
Now, l wantto know how the rats know
the cat is on the place.
THE inquiry has caused me to indulge
the more Interesting reflection: How
far can a rat detect the presence of a
cat by the serse Of smell? Evidently al
considerable distance. Else the rats al
my place would not have known of the
cats presence under the circumstances
I'm quite sure that they have eve seer
the cat. But they know he is there JUS
the same, and they have been awfullS
cautious since his arrival" Z
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1904;

II was with some satisfaction thai
the Evening News, yesterday, pub
lishel an account of the decision OF o
Now York Justice in which he de-
clared that there must be competition
in public contracts. 1t was In the
fight between the Warren Company
and the Barber Asphalt Company over
the paving Of Seventy second street in
New York. The Warren people had
received the contract, but the court
held that the action was not legal as
the bids were OH closed specifications.
The court, at the same time, declared
that the law does not prohibit the use
of patent pavements, but the specihca-
lions must be open to competition.
This is exactly the position taken
by the Evening News in the Rector
street matter. The people wanted a
bituminous pavement. There are sew
eral companies which a lay that
kind Of pavement, among them the
Warren company as weA-asssAe BARRIER
Asphalt Company. The Warren people
lay their pavement with o patent
material which they call bithulithic.
This is merely a material used in con
structing a bituminous pavement.
The Evening News held, and still
holds, that had the specification
simply read "~bituminous pavement
not only would the Warren people
have a chance to bid, but other com
panies also, thus giving competition.
This is all the city wants. We do not
want to shut out the Warren Company
in favor of any other. Give all Q
chance. II the friends of the Warren
COMPANY are so certain they will bt
as low as any bidders, why do they
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03
/ Atas4isaS Trade in Denmari..

Trade rslations with the UnitedsStates
nre very CORDIAL. Denmark buys a
great yatiety Of articles from usAyearly,
nd wufiid buy. more in various lines.if
our axb5rtefs and manufacturers were
al active III catering tothe market as
afe TIE Germans. Where there is one
American merchant or his representa-
tive visiting Denmark. there are several
Germans, and trade will go largely to
those who seek 1t. The Germans are
exceedingly active In Denmark and find
. market for their wares by simply
.hustling. R. Frazier, Con-
sui. Copenhagen, Denmark. &
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03

The Hospital Fund has not grown
any for some time. Why not contrib
ute something and help build the
morgue and reception room?i The
work should be done this spring.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03
worth His Weight in Cold.

1.-THE man | am Boxing for" said the
Misunderstanding sptnster, ssntimentally,
unjust be utterly unselfsh, brave as q
lion, tender, truthful as the day, indus
trious, intelligent. thoughtful, Of dis
tinguished presence, and one whonever
drinks, smokes. CANDLES or uses profane
language. / shall not mind If he is POOR
THAT will not matter"
mot a bit" remarked the damsePs
cynical old father, grimly. He'd have
q fine chance Of making money. my
dear" $50
How so, papa?"
why, they'd give a fortune for a man
ike that in a show. "-Tit-Bfts. !
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03
Climnte or west Indies.

Throughout the West indies and
peninsula of Florida the prevailing
winds are from due east, which makes
the eastern coasts very healthy, while
on the west coasts, where these trade
winds are not so constant, the climate is
less salnhrioun b esse > 3s,4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03
never satisfied.

Gracious" sighed Mr.. De spepsey. Il
wish l could acquire an appetite" 4
.For goodness sakel,' exclaimed his
wife, what do you want With an appe-
lite? 1t would only give you more dys-
pepsia. "-Philadelphia Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03
SILENCE NOT ALWAYS BEST,
One Woman FoAnd a Fla I'm the
Time-Honored Adnsc-Experi-
ence with Swedish Cook.

Misunderstanding sometimes arise
from slight causes, and occasionally n
occurs which seems to provethat silence
Is not always golden, In, this case tron-
bic was brewed without a word being
spoken. Young. MRS. Bonds Swedish
cook. says the Youths Companion, was
scrupulousIy neat about her work, but
her figure was 50 unloyeIy. and her
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03

eDe trouble wifi tryin' to keep dressed
ft to XIII" said Uncle Eben, rs dat you's
spendins q heap q time an MONEY fob De
Ian Escape, an not gittin' no thanks for It
rum nobody -Waphinston stdf.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03

Thc latest ~indignities that microbes
have been subjected To is firing them
from a gun. This was done by govern
.ment oficials, and 1t was found that
the bugs were not injured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03

Picked up in d Manchester tEngland(
street a dynamite blasting cartridge was
found to have been run over, but luckily
at the end furthest from the cap.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03
Youth ana Age.

The further | get from youth the more
/ appreciate it, Wisdom, | see, does not
compensate for the loss Of enthusiasm.
Bishop Westcott. in Contemporary Re-
view.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03
Thunderstorms.

Thunderstorms occur more frequent
ty at sunset than at any other time during
the day. i
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03

Potato Parings. ~
Potato parings. after being dried in
the oven, make good kindlings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03

Under q heading, "Some Facts
about New Brunswick" the Home
News, of that city, on Monday, pub
lished the following:
.Da -..s
"Home Of Congressman Howell and
State Senator Strong, of New Jersey. :
This sounds strange coming from
Strone's personal organ. 1t must bt
embarrassing to Senator jackson to shy
the least. Evidently the Home, New
does not deem it necessary to change
the wording of its %"fllup." For Mr.
Jackson's sake, it, is to be hoped thu
facts" will not be run very often
1t has such a ohesrless look when put
in cold type.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03

italian Newspapers. ~
Italian newspapers have few sub
seribers. They are sold mostly in the
streets. :,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03

hesitate to let others bid? Rector
street ought to be paved and if the
people want bituminoQs pavement
they should have it, but when the bids
are advertised for, let the specifica-
tions be open 30 that the Warren
people, the Barber company ana any
other concern can have a show. Why
not get the matter under way and
have the street improved this spring?
If the people really want the improve
ment, they will not hesitate because
the Warren company cannot have ii
all to themselves. The entire Board
of Aldermen, it is safe to say, stands
ready to grant their request to adver-
tise for bids on a bituminous pave
ment, provided more than Ii COM
pany can bid on the work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03
Advance Sale Spring Gown Goods.

~ "H-
Silks-First extensive show
ing of all the new Foulard Silks
in twill, satin finish and sat i'll
Liberty, from the smallest dot
to.the large exclusive design in
both street and evening color
ings.
Broche Foulards, with small,
medium and large designs, on
blue, brown, black, gray, castor
and green grounds, exclusive
styles for entire gown, at yd LIS
Satin Fonlards and Satin Lib
erty, all silk dots, neat designs
and scioll effects, complete color
assortment, very desirable for
shirt waist suits, at I'd. -. |. 90
Satin Twill, Fou1ards, all silk
full assortment of dots, small de
signs and scroll effects, in all the
new and wanted colorings, ex-
elusive styles, at I'd. -. 75C
Spring Wash GoodsNYou are
always seeing something new in
this department, no matter how
often you come. We quote a
few Of the newest numbers from
the biggest stock in town:
Knicker Suitings, for whole
costumes, exclusive here, regular
price 15c, imitation elsewhere
25c; newest spring shades, width
Fl in, fast color, good value pei
yard at 25c..........e.... I5t
Voiel Sexette, another of oul
exclusive line of nub suitings
cannot be equalled for style a
less than soc elsewhere, specia
for this sale, per yard 49,. 25t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03
sifsats,

Mfshts.
Some men who imagine they were cut
out for politicians are mighty poor fits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03
Gogxles for Doe

Goggles for Dogs.
On Partisan automobiles dogs wearing
goggles are a common spectacle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-03
FREE PORT RAlTS 5.

If you buy $40 worth of goods
of us, at one time or in various
small amounts to make up that
sum, loan us a clear photograph
and we will reproduce it free of
cost to YOU. The famous Col
umbia Portrait CO. of Chicago
is the maker Of these beautiful
art pictures.
Choice of S~tyles-There are
six different styles of finish to
the medallions, each a reprodrc-
ton Of SOME established style in
! art handiwork.
The medallions are given to
YOU unframed, and are valuable
and beautiful without frames.
As many people desire to frame
them, we have made arrange
ments to supplysultable frames
at special prices, If desired.
Should you desire to have the
portrait in life eelors, an extra
Charge of 25c is made. Samples
Of the medalliops and frames
may beseen at portrait Counter,
Main Floor.
Black and Colored Dress Fab
rics-We are daily receiving
consignnlents of black and col
ored Goods suitable for early
spring wear from the many new
and pretty weaves.
AlltWoolC Crepe Wolfe, 46 in
wide, Sheer and light, soft finish
Grapes, beautiful, comes in al
the new spring shades, per yd S
Frence Suitings, 40 IN. wide
.mannish effects, il all the latesf
mixtures, medium weight, very
desirable for tailored suits, al
exceptionly good cloth, per ydl.2s
n + a' AL ri .- FH w.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1904-03-23
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Acres Ia
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The indicator., 1904-08-20
URALITE. A NEW INVENTION.

Have you ever heard of uraite2
Probabl, not, for it is new inten-
tion. 1t is the invention of Rus
sian artillery officer and chemist
named lmschenetsky, and its claim
to distinction lies in the fact that it
Is absolutely fireproof. Uralite is
composed Of asbestus fiber, with
proper proportion of silicate, bicar-
Donate of soda and chalk. In soft
form sheet of uralite is like an as
bestus board; when hard it resem-
bles finely sawn stone and has me-
tallic ring. Besides being non
conductor Of heat and electricity, it
Is practically waterproof and is not
affected by the acids contained in
smoke in large towns, which destroy
galvanized iron. Moreover, it can be
cut by the usual carpenters or wood
workers tools; it can be veneered
to form paneling for walls or parti-
tions; it can be painted, grained,
polished and glued together like
wood; it does not split when nail
Is driven through it.-Dietetic and
Hygienic Magazine.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
Rathtuha of Glass.

No longer can the cleanly, hy-
rsnic porcelain bathtub be reckon
"a tho leader in bathtubs, for this
essential household requisite has
now q rival-an importation from
Germany. This latest development
IN bathtubs is of glass, thick plate
glass, and nodded in one piece. OF
course, in the homes Of the very
wealthy there are bathtubs of much
more costly material than plate
glass, but this newest conner is de-
dgned for ordinary use, the same as
ths porcelain type. There are not
Wry many glass tubs obtainsble as
vt, but those that have arrived are
attracting attention, particularly
from feminine observers, for the
class looks so bright and clean and
hssh.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
A Polyglotter.

T'd like to know, your honor,
how you came to pick up so many
languages" said Il follower to May
or Mcclellan.
"Would you?" was the ready re-
ply. "Well, it was partly due to
little incident. There was bright
lawyer who came into the club one
day, and my partner said, There
goes polyglotter.'
"Humph! What's thatT l in
quired.
"'Why, don't you know he an
swered. "a polyglotter is a man
who speaks every language under
the SUM-
"'A college professor, presume
Nothing of the sort he said
seornfully, just plain politician,
and the only one in New York who
en- talk straight from the shoulder
10 every one of his constituents
-Nsv York Times.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
PERSONAL RISKS OF WAR.

The introduction of rifles Of great
q precision has lessened the per-
csntage of men hit in proportion to
the number Of shots fired, because
firing, as q rule, now begins at a far
longer range and the troops are
taught to take advantage of cover.
In the Franco-German war one
bullet in 400 was mortal, but in the
Boer war the proportion was -
/ to 740. The total loss also is !"
In 1870 the French losses were 20
psr cent, but in the Boer war the
English lost only 8 per cent and the
Beers 6R per cent. AT Waterloo
the allies lost 22 per cent and the
French "a, the average losses in the
great battles of the last century be-
ing put down at Is per cent for the
victors and 27 per cent for the van
quished. In the eighteenth century
the losses were much higher-Lon-
dan Sketch.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
Indians as Customer,

A tradesman who went to the
territory supposed the Indians
would demand low priced goods, but
found out that the redskins want
the sportiest things on the market.
They turn up their noses at cheap
clothes, and want loud colors and
costly garb. When Christmas came
It was natural to suppose that the
Indians would also want costly
sweets, and the sender was surprised
to find that the Indians passed up
the high priced candies and bought
the cheapest kind possible. The In
dians argued that they ate the candy
and no one saw it, but with the
clothing it was different, as every
one saw the clothes they wore.-
Emporia (Kan.) Gazette.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
Turned Backward,

When Elizabeth Akers Allen
wrote backward, turn backward, o
time, in thy fight, make me child
again, just for tonight" she did not
foresee the experience Of the Penn
sylvania man who was struck on the
head recently by the branch of =
falling tree and made unconscious
for time. When he regained his
senses he was a boy again in mind.
He now wants to play the same
games he played as youngster and
do the same chores. Aside from the
wound on his head, which is heal
ing, he is in good physical health.
He is of middle age.-Boston Globe.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
ax Rail to u. Arctic zen..

The Lapland limited is perhaps
ths most curious Of through express
trims in that it carries fewer pas
ssngers and runs over longer dis
tanos than any other train. This
lisr leaves Stockholm, Sweden, once
Q week during the summer months
md runs straight through to Mar
vik, . Norwegian harbor, within the
szctic zone. The distance is ], ,8as
miles, and most Of the trip u
through country which is not re-
uasksble for scenic beauty. Last
Summer the train made nine round
tips, during which 1t carried 25s
passsngsrs, Of whom forty-seven
iods on passes, and the rest paid
fasss. This is an average Of about
tvslvs paying passengers trip.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
Her Strain of White Blood.

When the Washington friends of
the bill to give former Queen Liliuo-
kalani $4,000 were talking the
matter over in the senate lobby aft
er the adverse vote recently, Mr..
Tillman, who had voted against the
measure, expressed regret, accord
ing to the Kansas City Journal, that
the dusky daughter Of savage kings
did not seem able to understand the
strong prejudice existing in some
parts of the country against the
black races. 'Now, if she could show
. strain of white bloodw he exclaim-
cd, and looked defiantly around.
"Beg your pardon, Tillman," re-
torted Senator Lodge. ''Haye you
forgotten that her great-granduncle
ate Captain Cook p
In the roar that followed Mr.. TILL
man said something about recon-
ddering the vote.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
Mis- Speciality Was Not What the Timid
One Thought.

One Thought.
Falling into conversation in the
moking car with one whom had
heard was a distinguished and sue
sessful physician, / confess to a feel
ng Of intense embarrassment.
Ny lips trembled, my face flushed
b the dilemma and | felt that my
secret was not safe.
At last the conversation took
such a turn that, with a secret sense
Of shame, was obliged to falter
cut:
"Alas, doctor, / have never been
inoculated with any serum."
"Quite right, sir" replied the doc
tor; 81, for one, don't believe in it. :"
Astonished, but nevertheless much
encouraged, l took heart of grace.
"And would you mind my saying"
I ventured, "that l have never been
vaccinated nor had my appendix re-
moved? What do you say to that ?"
Ny companion shook my hand.
congratulate you, he said.
"You may live to be an old man
yet"
'eThen you don't believe in those
things ?'
mo, sir. l cannot afford in my
practice to take chances"
"But," ] exclaimed, "what class
Of people can you treat2"
'None" he replied calmly. 81
am a horse doctor P-Life.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
Artificial Diamonds.

Everybody has heard of the arti-
fetal diamonds which the French
chemist Henri Moissan produced
several years ago by fusing in an
electric furnace a mass of iron rich
IN carbon and then suddenly cooling
It The minute crystals formed in
the cooled mass were regarded as
true diamonds. But now another
Frenchman, NJ. Combes, attacks
Ioissan's conclusions and declares
that the crystals in question are
not diamonds, from which they
differ in their refractive proper
ties. NJ. Combes also argues that
nature forms diamonds at a COM
paratively low temperature, and in
support Of this position he quotes
statement which will be new to most
readers-namely, that Messrs. Goep-
pert and Friedel have found plant
remains in diamonds.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
Iap MaId's Complexion.

How the dainty, almond syed
japanese maiden manages to keep
hsr satin skin and youthful contour
g the kind of food she eats must bs
: mystery to the bssfstsak and 20.
tsto, bread and butter eating girl Of
the occident. A cup Of tea, accom-
panied by two little green plums,
Sicklsd in vinegar, then rolled In
sugar, Is the traditional japanese
hreakfast. Dinner is prefaced BY .
number Of queer appetizer in tho
form Of stuffed prawn, seawesd with
sauce, hashed sparrow and :slt
svsetmsats. Dinner itself coosiats
& plain boiled rice mixed with . Ut
tls fish sauce. But what q lot OF
Sics the sweet Japanese girl can CON
ssms!
The indicator., 1904-08-20
Go! Now is the Time.

To visit the Pacific Coast. Round
trip tickets to San Francisco or Los
Angeles only $4,000. To Portland,
Seattle, or Victoria only $500.
Long limit and liberal stop-over privi-
leges. All particulars obtainable at
Colo. & Southern Ry. Office, 225
Main, corner 3rd.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
A Lost Lion Found.

There has just been found at
Cherso, in the Mernero islands, one
Of the lost lions of st. Marks. A
tradition had fingered among the
Oldest inhabitants of the island that
the lion lay buried there, and some
time since public subscription was
organized at Triest and throughout
the 1rredenta region to defray the
cost of excavations. For some weeks
the work went forward with no re-
suit, but at last the search has been
crowned with success. 1t is finely
sculpt,red lion in white Istrean
marble.-London Globe.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
Baseball and Music.

THAT man." said Bleacher, indi-
eating the home player who was
coaching vociferously, 'sis the new
infielder they've signed, but he'll
never do for second base"
"For goodness sake" exclaimed
Dudley, who was witnessing his first
game. "ls he supposed to be sing
ingf"-Philadelphia Press.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
A Paradise Litter.

"Ef dey amt no heaven fer q
mule" said the old Georgia darky,
"dar stan's one dat sho' is agent
fer heaven"
"How so?"
"Well, sub, in his day en- time
he's sent lots er folks dar. Las
week q preacher circled roun' him
ter inspect him, en- in less'n two sec
on's he wuz high on de glory road.
En- in campaign whar de Offices
won't go roun' he des lights in en-
kicks de canderdates ter glory any
how. He's a reg'lar paradise litter,
he is. Atlanta Constitution.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
Popularity Of Cancer.

The popularity of cancer among
diseases is that it consists in the re-
bellion and malignant behavior o3
certain parts of the body itself, not
IN the attack Of foreign enemies.
Cancer, in act, is state of civil war
in the body, reign Of terror pro
duced by outbreaks of murdsro0s
fury on the part of revolutionists at
ons or more localities.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
Inve.tio atino For Himself.

Johnny was entertaining the
young man in the parlor.
"Mr. Spoonamore," he asked,
~how long you been comm to see
my sister2 Is it two or three years ?"
"Two, l think" replied young
spoonamore. "Why, Johnny?"
"'Cause that's what sis says, but
paw, he says it seems to him like it
vss forty years. Chicago Tribune.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
Japanese Ghosts.

In connection with the naval con-
ficts now proceeding in the far east
it is interesting to recall that certain
islands off the Japanese coast are
traditionally haunted by the ghosts
of Japanese slain in naval battles.
Even today the Chosen peasant
fancies he sees ghostly armies bail
ing out the sea with bottomless dip
pers, condemned thus to cleanse the
ocean of the slain Of centuries ago.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
An Exclamation.

"Why do men never gossip ?" ak
ed the woman who regards her hus-
band as great and good man.
Because" answered Miss Ca
yenne, "they are too indolent. They
insist on sending their wives out to
get the news for them. Washing
ton Star.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
As He Takes II,

Barnes-I take it that Miss Bud
worth is very attractive young
woman?
Howes-Why should you come to
that conclusion?
Barnes-I heard Shedd's wife the
other evening say she never saw
such a woman in all her born days.
Boston Transcript.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
Hor,, FoIlev,,d ths p,oter,

Dr.. Sutton, ono Of the Oldest med
heal men of Dover, who died recent
", instructed his coachman, who
had driven him for forty years, to
shoot his favorite horse directly he
returned from the funeral. Ths
strange request was complied watA
London World
The indicator., 1904-08-20
Just Right, Everybody Suited

By 'he Colorado & Southern rail ways'
action in announcing $500 rate to
st. Louis and return, good until Oct.
31st. You can, without additional cost,
go via Denver and use that magni.
cant one-night train the est. Louis
Special" II You purchase your tickets
st the Q. & 8. office, 225 Main, corner
Bird street.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
Some of the Best Things.

Drink Blue Ribbon and Red, White
& Blue Beer, they're the best" Drink
Pure Health Giving White Rock Lithia
Water" Silver San Juan. tie BEST
SMOKE" "a Real Havana Smoke,
JEFFERSON CIGAR"
The indicator., 1904-08-20
For Sale or Rent.

One of the largest hotels in Besse-
mer. If.you want hotel proposition,
show this to anyone not meaning busi-
ness. BURLINGTON & McWu.LIAMs.
The indicator., 1904-08-20
A Cheap Home

A four-room frame dwelling in Bes-
semer, convenient Eilers smelter or
railway employe. $25 dows and $40
monthly. Price $3.50.
BURLINGTON & MCWILLIAMs,