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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
WAS MOST SUCCESFULS
EXCURSION OF SEASON.
Star of Jersey Lodge Took a Big
Crowd Many Came From
Nearby Places.

The excursion of the Star of Jersey
Lodge was we'll patronized, nowith-
standing the ''gypsy's warming, and
everybody hid n good time. There
were one hundred and nineteen from
Hightstown, by the p. r. r., and
quito q number from Sayreville,
etc, by trolley. The crowd from this
borough was a fine one and a much
larger one than was expected would
go, SO many people having been laid
off and q number Of others working
short hours, which caused money to
be scarce.
Besides the large numb er Of tickets
sold, the lodge realized a nice sum
from the stand on boarJ, which was
we'll paiontized. everything being sold
except some ice oream. The excursion
was certainly we'll doomed, the story
about tho gypsy's warning having at
tracted everybody's attention to this
as well as the preceding excursion.
They couldn't have had a better and
for them and in spite of the times,
the people showed that they weren I
going to be frightened by the report
which n being circulated SO freely
around town and spent their money
in a good cause. Nc. accident happened
and all, no doubt, were glad they had
gone.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
Table Mat Of Felt.

A mai for a table in a simmer cot
.age is made of white felt about eight
Inches square. At each corner are fas-
tened three leaves of white felt, in con-
our, like medium-sized maple leaves.
Each leaf is veined with brownish olive
floss, and the three are fastened to the
corners of the square by a small yellow
satin bow. The leaves are put on the
felt, n pointing Out from the point of
the square, and one on each side of the
leaf thus in place. This felt cover makes
a very good lamp mat.--Brooklyn Eagle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
DRUM CORPS DANCE.
westheId Fife and Drum Corps VIII Hold
Forth at Rossv;lIs Shortly.

1t is expected that many people will
attend the third annual dnnce and
reception of the Westheld Fife aud
Drum CORPS, which will be held Sat-
urday night at Fullman's Greater
New York Grove, Rossviiie. Invita-
lions have been sent to tho drum corps
ut Tottenville, South Amboy, Wood
bridge aud Perth Amboy. The com
mittee in charge, A. Caspari, chair
man; W. Jordon aud 7. Eisengrein.
The floor MANAGERS will be r Deser
dorf ana }. Berg. The music will ie
furnished by Prof. Oerbi. Dancing
will commence at Z 80 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
Sweet Tooth Of Animals,

This love of sweets is very commo
in u animal neighbors, from the bee to
the horse. If you want to please a
horse, try giving him two or three
Jumps of sugar. Not only the bees, but
the wasps. flies, butterflies and indeed
nearly all insects, are co~nspicuously at
tracted to sweets, and 1t is this sweet
tooth which leads the Insect to visit flow
ers and thus help them to produce seeds.
st. Nicholas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18

WANIED-Young lady of refinment
wishes p 'sition OF trust In Office, store
or with private family, best of references
can bs furnished address / I News Office
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
COMPLAIN OF STREET.

Peopie who are compelled to use the
lower part of Bentley ST. eet, from the
ferry slip to Broadway, are complain
ing about the Lad condition of that
thoroughfare. Big stones are in the
street and here and there are scattered
piles of sand.
The matter will most likely b,
brought to { he attention of the pro-
per authorities and the trouble will
then be settled.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
NJ o RENT

40 LEr-Furnisled rooms, all improve
ments, very pleasant location. Enquire
News Office. 1908 S-13 If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
Our Nation Riehest.

The United States constitutes therich-
est nation on the globe. Mulhall fur
nishes these figures: United States,
ISL, $50 200, 900; Great Britain, $50, $780,
100000; France, SAT, $50 900, 900; Ger
many, $40.2 60, 000, 900; Russia, ss2.125,-
EBOo, 600; Austria, s22. 500, 900, 600; Italy,
$4,000, 900. 900; Spain, 81. 300, OOO, 0O0.
These computations are based upon
values as shown BY real estate records,
buildings, merchandise and railways, as
we'll as the circulating medium in each
nation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
WERE FRIGHTENED AWAY.

Tho holse which was broken into IN
John street az reported in yesterdays
paper was the one occupied by Mr.. and
Mis-. Morgans Coughlin. 1t is said that
Mr.. Coughlin works nights and that Mrs.
Coughlin and her sister heard the party
or parties and screamed Justify. They
had entered a window and muddy foot
prints were found on the carpet beneath
it. Whoever it was must have been
right red away.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18

WANTED Position as grocery clerk,
can furnish the best references hay.
ing wotked in this city for three years,
inquire News Office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
RAILROAD MEMS OUTING.
Employees Of the Rapid Transit Had Fine
Time on their Excursion Yesterday.

Yesterday the employees of the
Rapid Transit Railroad had their an
nual outing TO Orchard Beach. They
came from alI parts OF Staten Island
and when the steamer aud two barees
left ST. George. they were crowded
F. Fl. Cassidy, the general traffic
agent of the railroad, sent out an order
to carry free to st. George all people
who were going on the excursion and
had failed to get tickets.
The day was an ideal one and every
one had q jolly good time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. representa-

WANTED :-Subscription representa-
tives by one of the largest and most
popular magazines~ in America, to
whom can be turned over each month
expiring subscriptions for renewal :
also to secure new subscriptions on a
special plan which ENSURES the bulk of
tho magazine subscription business
in this locality. magazine reading
is on the increase. Where one maya
zine was subscrihod Tor ten years ago,
three are taken today. Every year
hundreds of dollars are paid ont in
every community for new subsorip-
tions, and in rene ewing old ones. Most
of this money is sent direct to. pub
fishers, but people prefer to do busi-
ness through a responsible local re-
preventative, thus relieving them
selves of time and trouble. Our re-
representatives. renew upwards of 30
per cent. of subscriptions on the ex-
pirntion lists furnished. Write today
for authority and terms. Address
Publisher, Box 50, Station 0, New
York City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
BASEBALL NOTES.

This afternoon the Little Eagles
will go to Pleasant Plains, where they
will meet the Pleasant Plains baseball
team. Both teams are in fine trim for
the game
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
He Was Absent-Minded.

President Hadley, of Yale, has the rep
utation of being an absent-minded man.
but his father. who was also a professor
at Yale, was even worse In that respect,
II possible. Prof. Seymour, the head of
the Greek department, still tells Of the
morning when old Prof. Hadley, seeing
him on a street car, shook hands with
he conductor and offered his nickel to
Prof. Seymour.-Boston Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
Hint to Hemmers.

Have your tablecloth ready as IL ia
sew by machine, and turn the hem all
along with the hemmer, but without
threading the needle. This turning in
Of the hem is, everyone knows, the
most laborious part OF the task. With
this accomplished. it is a comparatively
easy matter to complete the sewing by
hand.-Detroit Free Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
WELL ATTENDED MEETINGS.

So far all of the camp meeting ses-
sions of the A. Nj. e. Zion church, at
Pleasant Plains, have been we'll at
tended. Many prominent colored
speakers have teen present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
A FINE STREET.

The work of repairing Broadway,
between Bentley and Main streets, is
getting along nicely. A News reporter
visited the place yesterday afternoon
and learned that the work would be
completed as quick as possible. When
it is finished the people of that street
will have a fine place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
WORK AT BROWNS.

AT the ~siiipyard of A. O. Brown &
Son, work is still very brisk and a
number of new men have been put to
work. Yesterday afternoon the aux
Hilary boat recently finished. for a
party in Philadelphia, was given a
trial and proved successful. Four tugs
are no W being built at the yard. A
schooner, a sloop and a oyster dredge
are being repaired. ez
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
Justice IN siam.

In Siam. when there is q question
It law between two parties and a scar
lily of Witnesses to establish the truth
N the case, it is customary to resort to
he water test. Both parties are re-
luired to dive simultaneously irto deep
Tater. and The ono that stays the long
st under Is adjnssed the truth-tellcr
nd gets Tie vsecicf.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
SAIL AROUND ISLAND.

The twenty seventh of this month
a party of Young people from this city
and Pleasant Plains will have a sail
around Staten Island. They have hired
q steamboat and will leave Totten's
dock at 1880 O'Clock. A stop for re-
freshments will be made at Midland
Beach.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
Passengers hu WEIGHT

Officers of the Pueblo & Beulah val
ley railway, an electric line II miles
Ions, which has Just Deen completed,
have adopted a new system whereby
passengers over the road will pay ac-
cording to their weight instead of by
the mile, as is usual. Passengers will
step upon scales at the ticket Office,
n will be charged SO much a pound.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
GOING TO WATER GAP.

Slipping and terminal Agent e.. G.
Chase and daughter spent Wednesday
at Manhattan. They ARC anticipating !
trip to The I'clcware Water Gap and *
poet to sp nd a couple or days there,
starting Saturday il tI,e wcatlnr is Il vi
ab,.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
OFFICIALS TOOK TRIP.

Monday evening some # the officials
of the Rapid Transit Railroad made
a night trip on the ferryboat Warren
to see il that craft should really car, y
two deckhands at night. Tt is said an
other deckliand will soon be put on
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
PROPERTY SOLD.

The house and ground Of the estate
of John Flahety in Henry street were
sold by the Commissioners appointed by
the Orphans Court "wednesday for
81, 205 to Andrew Kemmeyer, black
smith or David street. The Commis
sioners we've George Gundrum, John A.
Coz n and Michael Gushire.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
NEWS ITEMS.

Miss A. Behne, OF Stevens avenue.
was u Perth Amboy visitor Wednes-
day.
MIR. William Baker is expected here
next Saturday.
Captain Ford, OF David street. WHO
has been i'll for q long time, is now
convalescont.
MIR. Frank Thompson. of Metuohen,
was q borough visitor Wednesday.
George GuDdrum has stnrted' The
curling of tho upper end Of Henry
street.
Eleanor johnson has resigned her
position at Morgansville and returned
to her home in David street.
Miss Kate Keirst and friend, Of
Brooklyn, are visiting Miss Keirst's
parents at Mech~anicsyille.
Mrs. Jacob Buckalew. ST., OF Felter
street, has been quite i'll for the past
two weeks.
Mr.. Max Heine, of South River, was
a borough visitor Wednesday night.
The Woodmen of the World have
placed a very pretty monument at the
grave of the late Chester Disbrow,
who.was--a member of that society.
MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Walters and
family, or Main street, have returned
home after a very pleasant s~ojourn at
Asbury Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Maher, Of Johp
street were blessed with twelyeS,
pound baby girl Wedheses5
Mother md daughter are doing well.
Mundy Bros. & HINT got three
bushel of weakfish in Wednesday
morning haul.
The three surveyors who are sur-
veying the railroad property, in this
borough, were sent by the State Board
Of Assessors.
Miss Mae Hubs has secured q posi-
tion in tho Acme Underwear factory
in Odd Fellow building.
The front of KoliIsch's new store
has been grained and vanished. II
looks fine.
Twenty EIGHT barrels Of green
peppers were taken to tile borough
dock for shipment Wednesday in two
wagons from one of the suburban
farms.
The u. S. Express Company have q
brand new delivery wagon In this
borough. II is as bright as a silver
dollar, being n pretty shade OF red.
Mrs. Ernest Game and children, OF
First street, have been rusticating in
the country.
Miss Mary Schants, Of Broadway,
has returned home from her visit
with friends in Newark.
Mr.. Frank Rue, of Long Branch,
was jn town Tuesday evening. The
latest report Of his fnther, Mr.. AL.
Rue, of First street, was he is very
Low.
Poundkeeper Henry Culver had 4
very narrow escape from being killed
by a COW which he was taking from
the promises OF Prof. Stoins, Wednes-
day. 1t WIS one of the COWS pastured
on Stevensdale Hill.
1t is said hat the crowd OF people
who gather on tie borough dock
nights are very quiet and orderly.
Mrs. John Hoyer and child, Of
are visiting her PARENTS
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thompson, of
John street.
A farmer drove into town with .
great load of new mown hay yestgr-
day and a little later came another
man driving two fne black aild white
oxen. Those, along with the quaint
of vegetables being brought to
this broo ugh for shipment makes 1t
appear as if one y living in
the heart OF tile country.
Miss Francis Lucitt Of Broadway,
has returned home from her sojourn
at Long Branch.
Edward Simmons attracted con
attention last night AZ BE
from the Central stntion with
q big string of immense bluefsh,
he SAID be brought from down
The road. There were lots Of oh j and
All Is he passed Through Broadway
to his home % s fond street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
s2.25 TO ATLANTIC CITY AND RETURN.

Special Low-Rate Excursion via Penn
sylvania Railroad.
On Friday, Augusa 90, the Pennsyl-
vania Railroad Company will run a spe-
cial low-rate excursion to Atlantic City.
A special train will be run on the follow
ing schedule and excursion tickets will be
sold from the stations nam d, good only
ON the spe .ial train in each direction, at
the extremely low rate of 1926 for the
round trip.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
Nor sitration on Sic

A mans size does not depend on his
situation.-Chicago Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
For the

Be sure to remove all the old starch
from collars and cuffs ard shirt
bosoms when washing them.-Good
Literature.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
Flo synonym.

When the car heard of the Yaiu de-
feat he was 'dumfounded." He was
worse than that, If you say it in Rus
sian.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
Small Business.

The latest infant Industry in Indianap-
oils Is stealing baby cabs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
HE'LL WANTED

GOOD position open for man with good
reference. Call room 4, Schcuer bui'd-
ing, Perth Amboy. 3 to 0 A. NJ. or 5 to
6P. ID. Colonial Life Insurance Co.
1881 SIG | wk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18

WANTED-MEN OR WOMEN local
representatives for a high class
magazine. Large commissions. Cash
prizes. Write j. N. Trainer, 80 East
Washington Square, New York, N. z.
5~O16-2-17-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
At Night.

Even a brave sea captain breads
squalls after his first baby is born.-Chi-
cago Daily News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
Beacon for Others.

A light heart makes a lighthouse i'll O
dark world.-Chicago Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18

A danish girl, not been long in this coun-
try wants a place as kupstaits girl. en-
quire 800 N. B. Ave. =
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18

MRS. BERRIS wants washing to do.
10 Mechanic st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18

Adyertising . the life q made
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18

The Professors Wife-This shiny old
coat of the professors is the handiest
thing ! know of wren l have to start
out without time to see If my hats on
straight.-Chicago Daily News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
sITAUrloN

A YOUNG MAN wishes position as
bookkesp,r. Address n. T. News
Office. SIT If.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18

A Position wanted as driving wagon.
Address David Mathews, 1870 Saith st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18
ROOMS WANTED
ROOM and BOARD wanted by young
man with private German or Scandira-
Wan family, addrs SIS r News Office.
1858 s 10 tt

ROOMS WANTED-To paper or
paint. Full line wall paper. And
ers Anderson, S8 New Brunswick ave.
528O-S.9-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-08-18

ROOM WANTED-On every break
fast table for Soheuers premium
java coffee. 5606, A. l, If.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-13
Menace 10 prcstige Of France.

PARIS, Feb 9.-Tbe president of the
chamber of deputies, NJ. Brisson, ac-
knowlcdged the receipt Of the interpret
lation of the Nationalist group Of dep
uties, headed by M. Ferrette, regard
ing American control of the Panama
canal route 1t refers to the incident
which occurred at Panama and the
acts of the New Panama Canal COM
pany, which, thanks to the complai-
sance or feebleness of the French gov
eminent, has been able in negotiating
the sale Of the canal concession to the
United States to menace with ruin the
holders Of the bonds of the original
company and to injure the prestige Of
France"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-13
6enernI Reyes Goes to Pnrfs.

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.--General Reyes,
the newly elected president of Colon
Wilhelm der Crosse. Before leaving
General Reyes said: Il feel it my duty
to be present in Paris when the ques-
ton of the sale of the rights of the
Panama Canal company to the United
States comes before the proper French
tribunal To me the matter is veyy
clear. The Panama Canal company
cannot transfer its rights to the United
States without the consent of Colon
bia.r
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-13
HANNA NO BETTER.
Grave Anxiety is Felt For the Ohio
Statesman.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8. Senator
Hanna's condition shows little change.
The physicians are looking forward to
the developments of tonight. when the
crisis is expected
A cause for apprehension which has
not hitherto been made public Is the
condition Of the patients kidneys 1t
has been known for three years by
physicians who have had occasion TO
examine Senator Hanna closely that he
was subject to Brights disease.
With this tendency his present con-
dition becomes all the more serious
and gives rise TO grave anxiety.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-13
Fiftx Rnnsinns Killed.

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 9.-Fifty
worlxmen have been killed by the cav
ing in of an embankment on the War
saw-yienna railroad. In the course OF
their work the men dug into an old
smelling works which had been buried
beneath the line for thirty years. An
explosion followed, and besides the men
killed many were frightfully burned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-13
Fire Brigades POwerIess TO Check
Running CONFEDERATION.
EXPLOSIONS ADDED TO FIRE FEARS
: Fire Broke Out I'm Heart of Business
section-WhoIe District In Ruins.
Hundreds of Warehouses and
stores observation-disclosures, Hotels
and DiatiIIerics Gave Way Before
the Flames.

BALTIMORE, Feb, 10 The most de-
ssructiye conflagration Ia the history
of Baltimore has occurred here, raging
practically unchecked for thirty-eight
hours, completely destroying scores of
the largest business houses in the
wholesale district, involving losses
which cannot YET be estimated.
The fire ragged for nearly a day ana
half and was only conquered
the aid Of fire brigades from Il half
dozen cities at nightfall yesterday.
Wholesale houses. hotels. banks and
other buildings have been destroyed to
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-13
s,noupox Patient ouarautiped

SYRACUSE, n, ", Feb. "a porter
ON the Continental limited, West Shore
train, bound for New York, complained
of being i'll when the train stopped
here. Physicians found him suffering
from smallpox and had him removed.
Five passengers in his car, who were
bound for Boston, were quarantined In
a tourist car and will be held here for
a few DAYS.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-13

HOUSES IN the wholesale district to sa-
tiety, the greedy flames turned next to
the financial district which is now
menaced with destruction.
Although REINFORCED by aid from
Philadelphia, Washington, New York
and other points, tlIe fire department
seemed TO be helpless.
Realizing that the flames were win
ming the fight, Mayor McLane gave or
ders that buildings in the path OF the
fire be blown mp with dynamite
Chief Horton of the fire department
was injured while directing the fight,
and ex-Fire Chief McAfee took charge.
Appeals were made TO New York and
TO other cities even as far distant as
Altoona, Pa. for assistance Special
trains rushed in the needed help. en-
gines and apparatus
Every newspaper office i'm the city
has been burned out
The telegraph companies have been
driven out of their offices, aud com
munlcation with the outside world is
almost entirely broken off.
The fire broke out shortly before IL
O'Clock in the morning i'm the whole
sale dry goods store of John Il. Hurst
& Co., on Hopkins place, in the heart
of the business district, with series
OF loud explosions which were heard in
remote parts of the city, and spread
with fearful rapidity.
In a half hour there We're a dozen
goods and notions district burning
tiercely. The entire city fire depart
ment was called out, but was utterly
powerless to check the spread of the
DANES, which We're aided by high
winds, and soon there We're savage
Gires in at least thirty big warehouses.
and the confagration was steadily eat
ing It's way into blocks east north.
west and south.
On Baltimore street the block be
tween Liberty and Sharp was soon
ablaze, then came the next block east
to Hanover. and after that the block
on the south side to Charles street
broke ont into flames, the Consolidated
Gas company's building ana oehm's
Acme hall burning tiercely.
Meanwhile there were stores north
OF Baltimore street being similarly
consumed Mullins hotel caught and
other buildings near it. West of Iiber-
ty street., on the south side of Balti-
lnore, the block was doomed, and the
big Baltimore Bar ain House also
caught
Down IN Hopkins place. where the
@onGa grafton started, IIursts building
ana the other wholesale houses Oh
both sides OF the street crumbled anC
Gell
On Hopkins place the Hopkins Saw
1ngs bank and the National Eychanst
ban were Quilted by flames. the feS
streams Of water that the iiremen were
able TO turn on them proving utterly
Intellectual 70 even halt the destruction
He.a across the street were the ruins O.
John Il. Hurst 4 Co. and next to it
Becht, Jr u Sons were in flames. AID
joining was the large building owned
by the William Koch Importing com
pany, which was also quickly destroy
ed
all kinds of wires had to be cut Il
Glen he way for the IRE fighters. 4ph'
block bounded by German, Lbsrty
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-13

NEW YORK, Feb. 9.-Fire almost
destroyed the steamer fremont of the
Joy line while she was lying at her
dock in the East river at Catharine
slip. One of her crew is missing. Two
trained lions and Great Dane dog,
the property of Nine. Schelie, lion
tanner, were burned, together with a
large part OF the cargo of the vessel.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-13
Anto storx from Floridn.

In Florida recently, so the story
goes, an alligator WAS chasing pick
aninny<~ across a road, when suddenly
a 20 horsepower automobile struck the
reptile, breaking its neck. The only
damage to the car was puncture,
caused by one of the alligator's teeth.
The reptile is TO be stuffed and present
cd by che driver OF the car to the An
tomobile Club OF America.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-02-13
Sewark loan company Men Arre.tea

NEWARK, n. j., Feb. 9.-Frederick
f. Turner, formerly secretary, and
Samuel A. Williams, formerly treasurer
of the Newark Loan and Trust COM
pany, were arrested, having been In
dicted on charge made by State Bank
Examiner Vreedenburg of making
false statement TO the state depart
ment of banking and insurance.