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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20

American consul, Henry II. Miller, pro-
cured the release Of the women, but
Niceroy Alexieff ordered their rcarrest
and transportation. together with all
the Japanese In Manchuria, to Port
Arthur,
Basis of Mr.. MitIrr's Action.
Mr. Miller based his action on assur-
ances the Russians gave the Japanese
consul that all Japanese subjects would
be protected and permitted to leave
when they desired
There are numerous complaints Of
Russian Ill treatment, 1t Is said that
900 Japanese refugees from Hardin and
elsewhere, who arrived at Mukdcn,
February 10, were arrested, and that
many of them were severely beaten
until they purchased their release.
When they were liberated the Japanese
were sent in open trucks TO Tai Hal
Chou, where they were again mall
treated and sent on to Port Arthur.
Some Of their women we're sent to New
Chwaug. Consul Miller took the wom-
en- under his protection and sent them
to Shan Hal Kwan.
Lodged IL Protest..
Mr. Miller protested to the civil nd
miDistrator against the cruel treatment
of the Japanese refugees by Russian
soldiers, and requested a census of all
Japanese transported to Port Arthur.
Consul Himself Meunccd.
The consul himself was menaced by
a Cossack, without provocation, and
the officer commanding at New Chwang
expressed his regrets and promised TO
severely punish the Cossack. The civil
administrator promised to afford better
protection to the refugees.
Independent naval officers say the
C2areyitch, Retvizan, Pallada and No
yik, damaged In the naval battle of
Port Arthur, can not be repaired in
time to decide the command of the sea.
They also say the Russian land forces
are demoralized. They are trying to
watch the entire coast.
Prepared to Destroy Their shin,
The officers Of the Russian gunboat
Siyoutch, at New Chwang, declared
they are prepared to blow up their
vessel in case of danger, They are
employing a searchlight all night long
the surrounding plains.
The constant Geographic Interrupt
threaten to complete the lsola-
ton Of the wal zone, except by dis
patch boats. Admiral Alexieff has for
all ships to enter any OF the
ports of the Lao Tung peninsula. II
Is understood that his object is to
out the defenses of the harbors,
which hitherto have been neglected.
Foreigners are not permitted to move
Without military permits.
Sending Missionaries Away.
The foreign missions at Mukden, ap-
pretending a Chinese outbreak, are
the missionaries with families
tway.
The reports that Japanese ships have
'een using searchlights off New
and off the coast near Min
Jhou are fictitious.
There are about 1000 Russian troops
low at New Chwang.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1904-02-20
RUSSIANS ARE NOT
GOOD WARRIORS
They Cannot Refrain From NAL
treating Non-Combatants.
JAPANESE REFUGEES BEATEN
United states Consul WiIIcr, at New
C~hwnnE, I~ntrrposrS Ia Their ue-
hair, aud IN Himself
MCnarrd.

New Chwang, Sunday. Feb, IL
About so Japanese men, on their way
to Tien Tsin. were arrested Mt Tai Hi
Chou February IL with their women
and arrived here in custody. The
American consul. Henry II. Miller, pro-
cured the release of the women, but
Niceroy Alexieff ordered their rearrest
and transportation. together with all
the Japanese In Manchuria, to Port
Arthur.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
AT THE WRONG DOOR.

Mrs. John O'Leary called ON the News
correspondent, who is ill, and asked why
she had reported in the Chronicle the
story that her husband had been dis
possessed from the house where they
have been living, for non-payment of
rent? After being informed that the
News correspondent did not write for
the Chronicle, Mrs. O'Lcary said that
she and her husband felt very badly over
tho report, as they always paid their rent
and did not W. any. She said that they
had been living in a house OF Henry
street owned by Michael Leonard when
Andy Kronmeyer purchased the house
AID they were given thirty days to va
cate, but, they were compelled to remain
two days over the time on acccut of not
being able to find a house to suit them
before that time, which fact had caused
the purchaser to be very angry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
MARX TRIAL.
Prisoner Seems to Take Little In
terest In Proceedings.

Prisoner Seems to Take Little In
terest In Proceedings.
NEW LONDON, Conn, Oct. 1.-THE
jury to hear the case of Gershon Marx,
the alleged Colchester murderer, has
been finally secured after two panels
of talesmen had been examined.
Marx was in good condition physic-
ally, in contrast to his former con
dition, when he had to be carried to
the courtroom. Several witnesses
who were examined told of the finding
Of the murdered man, Joseph Pavoll,
on Marks farm and of statements
made by the accused some time previ-
Gus to the finding of the dismembered
body.
Constable Cramer testified to a con-
versation be had with Marx shortly
before the finding of the body, during
which the prisoner, in answer to a
question as to the whereabouts of Pa
vol, replied that he he'd settled him.
The prisoner. who Is nearly eighty
years old. seems to take but little in
tercst in the court proceedings. 1t is
said he is the first Hebrew to be
tried on the charge of murder in the
first degree in this state.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
GUN CLUB MEETS.
w. c. Dill Anxious to Get Members
Together to Meet Railway.

w. G. Dill, president of the Columbia
Gun Club desires all the members of the
club to please meet at the club house Sat
urday evening October sth at 7.30, to
make arrangements to meet the RAILWAY
Gun Club.
The Columbia Gun Club is an organi-
zation Of long standing and quite a num-
Der of prominent people of the borough
belonS to it and until a few months ago
they had some very interesting shoots
which drew a large crowd not only from
this borough but from other places; but
Of late the interest of the members has
tagged for some cause and they are sell
dom heard from. 1t is to be hoped
that all of the members will respond to
call of the president and that the old-time
interest will be aroused once more and
the people be given a a chance to witness
the shots as of yore. Even the ladies en-
joyed seeing the sport and numbers OF
them were seen vending their way To-
wards the grounds at the time of the
shoots.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
Woodbridge
A DELIGHTFUL PLAY.

- Tennyson's "Dream of Fair Women
in tableaux vivants, was given in the
Masonic Hall Tuesday evening, and was
a great success in every way. The stage
properties were exceptionally fine as
were also the performers. Mrs. Frank
r. Valentine made a very beautiful Helen
of Troy. Mrs. William Gillian az
Iphigenie was very charming. Miss
Anna Dixon was good as Cleopatra,
while Miss Amy McEwen took the part
Of Jeptha's daughter. to perfection.
Mrs G. A. Campbell was a very sweet,
Fair kosamond. Miss Gertrude Nc
"owan read the Dream Of Fair Women,
by Tennyson. Part ii of the program,
consisted of several, Songs, song by Nine.
de Kobe of New York, and violin selec'
tions by Miss Gussie Gilhuly, of Ruther'
ford, N. j., Nine. de Kobe and Miss Gil
huly were two very. talented musicians
and very much enjoyed and appreciated.
The entertainment was given for the
benefit of the Epworth League uudei
the direction of Miss Gertrude MCGOWAN
who Is to be congratulated on the success
of the evening. Mrs. Winfield S. Nc
Cowan also deserves much credit fol
the way she played the Accomplishments
Mrs. f. Drumplemann and Miss e. Insle'
played two pretty selections on thu
piano. About three hundred persons
were present and all voted the evening
a great success.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
THAT STATION AGAIN.
r port t. at Columbus Stopped there
When He Discovered America.

While Edwin Roddy was at the con-
ventlon of the State Y. z. G. e. Society
al Elizabeth Thursday, another delegate,
a gentleman from South Jersey, asked
hln where he was from and ON his re-
plying from South Amboy, the party
asked him how he got to Elizabeth,
Roddy replied by the Central railroad.
The gentleman her said "Why
- South Amboyf that is the place
that has the station that everybody
along the road is laughing at" Roddy
said, yes, that's the place.
Another gentleman present then
Clipped in and said: elizabeth has
several old relics. One a house that
George Washington stopped in" Roddy
said, ''yes. and South Amboy has so
an old relic, one Central railroad station
which would indicate that Columbus
had stopped there when he discovered
A nerica.n
The reply was not bad as the old
cracked, dirty walls, with it's old pencil
and match marks, the patched floors
wlsre boa DIS have been nailed over holes
worn into it and its venerable appearance
as to paint etc, its water cooler with
the faucet turned to the wall, a broken
seat which goes off like the crack of a
gun every time a man sits down on it
makes it appear that one might go back
still further than the time of Columbus.
The people of South Amboy say it is
a pity that the firemen saved it the time
the roundhouse burned down. If the
firemen had thought they wouldn't have
got into trouble they would have let it
burn.
Considering the traffic from this town
and surrounding towns, coming in and
going out from all directions it is the
wonder of everybody that the company
does not have pride enough to build us a
decent depot.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
NEWS ITEMS.

Mrs. William Love, formerly of this
town died Tuesday night at twelve
o'clock Of consumption, after a long an
serious illness.
Nine. de Kobe, of New York, spei
Tuesday night with NJ S. w. S. Nc
Cowan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Ames are spend
ing a smonth with Mr.. and Mrs. +. f.
Anness.
Mrs. Gilhuly and Miss Gussie Gilhuly
are spending a few days with Mrs. John
II. Love.
The son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin of up
per Main street, fell and broke his arm
Wednesday II orning.
Mrs. Lufts, of Brooklyn, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. William Ostermayor
Of Railway
The firemen have been drilling for th,
last two nights preparatory to going t.
Pennington yesterday TO the greal
firemen's parade.
lothian c. dington is travelling il
Chicago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
WILLIE.
ALL DAY MEETINGS.
Christian and Missionary Alliance
to Meet atIHome of Mrs. RolIe.

There will be an all day meeting of the
Christian and Missionary Alliance at the
home of Mrs. George Role, So johnson
avenue, next Tuesday. Services will be
held from 10 to IL O'Clock in the morn
ing, 2.30 to 5 O'Clock in the afternoon
and from 7.30 to $50 o'clock at night.
W. A. Howdcn will have charge Of ali
the services. Miss NJ. II. Cromwell will
give messages in song and speakers from
the New York convention are expected.
The alliance is a means of Christian fel
lowship along the deeper teachings Of
Gods word for life and service, and thu,
seeks to advance the church of Christ
irrespective of name or creed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
COURSE OF
LECTURES.
The Dates and Subjects to be
Given in TOttenvilIe
This Winter.

Now that the free lectures have been
started for the season in T%ottenville by
the New York Board of Education the
people of the place are delighted. The
lectures will be held once a week in
X. of.P H all.
Next Thursday night will be the second
lecture, it will be given by William IL.
Fleming. His subjects will be
''Shakespeare's Life, Shak espeare Lon
don, Shakespeare Theatre" This is
said to be a very interesting account of
the life and work of the great poet. 1t
will be illustrated.
Friday, October 21st Ernest r. Holmes,
will speak on ''Paris, and Its People"
This is an interesting account of every
~stereopticon machine will be used.
Friday October 2sth Miss Grace A..
Burt will lecture on ''Hamlet, a vivid
portrayal of one of Sh~akespeare's famous
characters.
Friday, November 4, Frederick 4.
Darlington will tell of Spain. This is
a valuable lecture illustrative of condi-
tions, customs and occupations. 1t will
BE- illustrated by the st%ereopticon.
Friday, November IL, Miss Lulu Jones
McAmney, viii take for her subject,
''Shakespeare's World" This is an in
teresting description of the life and times
o. the worlds greatest dramati: t. 1t will
be illustrated by selections.
Friday, November is, Frederick E.
Darlington will speak about Morocco
and Southern Spain. 1t will be illus
trated by steleopticon views.
Friday, November 18th Richard A.
Purdy, will take for his subject Richard
III. ''He will illustrate it by readings. +"
Friday, December 4th, Theodore
Chopourian will speak OF Constantinople.
He will illustrate with ~stereopticon.
Friday, December 9th, Miss Margaret
A. Klein's subject will be ''As You Like
It," illustrated by selections.
Friday, Deccnbar 10th DR.. Augusta J..
Chaplin will tell of Venice. A graphic
description of the picturesque Italian
city will be given.
A course of six lectures on European
geography and IL course of five lectures
on Literature will be given.
Book for reading in connection with
this course of lectures are Carpenters
Geographical Reader Europe" Dowden
Primer of Shakespeare, and the Plays
of Shakespeare.
The New York Public Library has a
branch at Amboy avenue, near Prospect
avenue, where books on the subjects may
be borrowed without charge by any
residents of Create r New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
A RALLY.
Gnrfcld's Son Addressed the Univer-
sffy Students Last Night.

PRINCETON. y. j., Oct. An en-.
thusiastic Republican rally was held
at Princeton university last night by
300 students. The principal address
was made by Professor II. A. Garfield
son of the late President Garfield. He
gave his own reasons for voting the
Republican ticket and praised the pres
ent administration.
"The Republican party" said he, sis
constructive without being radical. Its
course is me of progress and at its
head are men who have seldom been
equalled in diplomatic ability. l speak
of Secretary of State Hay and Secre-
tary of War Taft. Let no student
vote the Republican ticket because his
father did, but convince yourselves
it is the right party and expresses
your views"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
RACING AT MORRIS PARK.
Five Favorites and a Second Choice
Divided Prizes.

NEW YORK, Oct. Five favorites
and y second choice divided the money
at Morris park. Hamburg Belle, nj
the price of 3 to 10, easily 0 the
Hunter handicap at one mile. Ocean
Tide made the pace to the stretch
where Lyme sent Hamburg Belle to
the front and won by Il length and a
half. Mineola closed strong and S
cured the place by q neck from Ocean
Tide.
The finish in the last race, one mile
and a furlong, Withers course, was
very close and exciting. Ormonde's
Right, backed from 6 to l to Z to 2,
won by a head from Eugenia Burch.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
]. KREIELSHE|MER|
~ SMITH ST
VIA.

The Chicago & North Western Ry. has
issu d = new publication entitled "OAi
fornia." 1t contains a beautiful colured
map Of the state, a list OF hotels at Cali
fornia tourist resorts with their capacity
and rates; and a most interesting series
of pictures showing California's resources
aud attractions, The prospective visitor
and settler should be in possession Of q
copy of this profusely illustrated folder.
sene to any address on receipt Of four
cents in stamps. One way tickets 10 sale
daily september Is to October Is, only
$500 Chicago to the Coast. Cores
pondiugly low rates from all points.
W. A. Cox General agent, GOT Chest
tut st., Pniladelphia, Pa.
7SOG-S.31-till 1915
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
NEW CLUB FORMED.
Hays Hired Rooms Over Parisen's
Drug Store.

The A.. q. p. G. Club lately organized
in this borough are having their club
rooms over Parisen' $ drug store in Broad
way handsomely decorated. All of the
rooms a suite of five are to be thorough
ly renovated, papered and painted. The
reception room will be cream white cell
ing and sides. The wood work will also
be cream white. The rest of the rooms
will be in colors the woodwork harmon
izing with the paper. The floors will be
stained. 1t is expected that all will be
completed by Saturday night. There are
now twenty three members in the club
composed of some of our most prominent
citizens.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
Pure Grape wine the Secret.

PASSAIC, n. j., Oct. Mrs. Ann
Belts will celebrate her one hundred
and first birthday here today. In hon.
or of the event her nephew, Alfred
Speer, will give a reception in the after
noon and evening. Mr.. Speer is him.
self in his eiglty-first year. His moth
er, a twin sister of Mrs. Belts. died at
the age of eighty-two. Asked the secret
Of living to so great an age, Mrs. Belts
said. Il don't know that there is a
secret. but | know that all that has
kept me alive SO long is the daily use
of pure grape wine"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
Frnrk w. higgins In New York.

NEW YORK. oct. Z. Lieutenant
Governor Frank w. Higgins has come
to New York to discuss campaign
plans with the Republican leaders. He
saw Senator Plat, Nevada n. Strana-
han and Chairman Odell. Lieutenant
Governor Higgins will return to Olean
tomorrow. He has not yet made any
definite plans. and lie thinks it unlike
Iy that he will open headquarters at
Olean. The lieutenant governor said
that he did not wish to run a cam
paign separate from the remainder of
the state ticket.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
steamer Dorcovfsc on a Reef.

VANCOUVER, b. c.. Oct. 7.-During
a heavy fog the steamer Boscowise
struck a reef on Harble Down island,
and -four children were drowned. The
crew and 49, other passengers were
saved. The news of the disaster was
brought down to this port by the
steamer Cassiar. The Boscowise was
running from Vancouver to Northern
British Columbian ports and had on
board nearly 200 Indian passengers
coast. The passengers were taken
ashore, and the drowning of the four
children occurred in the connection
with the launching of a small boat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
NEWS ITEMS.

Mr.. Ryerson, of the firm of Ryerson &
Bloodgood, was a Newark visitor Thurs
day.
The brown water spaniel Hickory, be-
longing to Master Charles Straub,
which has been gone for about u month,
was found. Wednesday about two blocks
from home, Charles SteueTwald's hotel.
They thought that the town had been
searched from one end to the other, as
the dog was a general favorite besides
being Mr.. Steuerwald's grandson's pet,
but it appears hat the one spot where
the dog really was, was missed in John
street.
The New Brunswick Home News has
it in Thursday IS issue that Undertaken
McCabe levied on the money and proper
ties of d. B.. Vernon, of the
| Vernon Stock Company which performed
a X. of P. Hall Monday and Tuesday
evening. We were surprised to learn that
we nave a new undertaken in town.
Constable McCate must nave one into a
new business.
Miss Davis has resumed her position as
milliner at Miss De Motifs establlshmea eat
o Broadway.
A Republican politician was overheard
asking one of the borough Fathers if he
! thought that the Council would allow
the Republicans to put up a banner poles
for one, etc, on Broadway. The reply
was Eyes, put it up
| The plumbers have been busy working
al the pipes which had burst in public
school No. L,
DR.. Singer, of Perth Amboy, was in
the borough Thursday.
There are a few sick horses here
among them are DR.. l.. Meinzer's, Ed
war1 O'Connor's and Chris Rehfuss'
horses.
There was a meeting of the Board of
Education Thursday night. Only routine
business was transacted.
1t is rumored that Lewis Mount will
manage the Swan Hill Ice ~Company's
business next season.
Frederick Schock, of New York City,
is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Max Kauf-
man, of Broadway.
Rev. and Mrs. j. Y. Irwin attended the
annual meeting Of the Monmouth As
ISOLATION of the Baptist church at Lake
wood Thursday.
MI. and Mrs. ]. T. Dillon were Lake
wood visitors Thursday.
Charles Frost, of Newark, was a bor-
ough visitor Thursday.
Miss Emma Harris, of Belmar, was
visiting friends in the borough Thurs
day.
The knights of Columbus held their
regular meeting Wednesday night.
A canal boat sunk at the old New
Brunswick dock. Tbe furniture, consist
ing of the store, bedding and ice box
were setting on the top of the cabin.
Miss Nettie McKenna, Of this borough,
will attend the meeting Of the Y. p. C..
e. Society at Elizabeth today.
There was a wedding in Mechanics
| vile, Tuesday. A widow by the name of
Look was married to a Polander with a n
unpronounceable name, commonly called
John Smith.
Edwin Roddy assistant postmaster, at
tended the State convention of the Y. p.
lC. E.Society of the Baptist churches at
Elizabeth as a delegate from the South
Amboy church Thursday,
mn r-. K
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
Not to interiors In konso.

WASHINGTON, Oct. lit has been
decided that the United States govern
ment shall not at this time intervene
in the administration of the Kongo
State. as requested by the distinguished
memorialists who last week petitioned
the president to investigate King Leo
poId's administration of affairs there.
While the president Is naturally great
" interested in the welfare Of the lit
tie state. il IS felt Tint not sufficient
cause hns hecn shown for Intervention.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
Took Eighteen three ringer Drinks.

NEW YORK, Oct. 7.-Wagering that
he could drink eighteen glasses of
whisky, Abraham Schnodman, thirty
five years old, stepped into a saloon
in Greene street early last night with
a view TO winning the bet. There was
some argument as to what should con-
stitute a drink of whisky. Three
fingers was decided on by a commit
tee. The eighteen drinks were poured
into a pitcher. and ~Schnodman. with
Here's to You, boys" drank all at one
draft. He is in the hospital and may
die
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
WERE QUIETLY MARRIED.

1t has just become known that John
Totten, an old resident of this place, and
Miss Eva McCleary, of Brooklyn, were
quietly married at the parsonage of
Bethel M. e. church, Sunday afternoon,
at 3 O'Clock by Rev. DIR. Meachem. Mr..
and Mrs. Totten went on a wedding tour
aud bave now returned to Tottenville,
where they will reside.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
NEWS ITEMS.

Last night the Aquahonga Club held a
meeting in the club house in Garretson
place. 1t was well attended.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Ross
willie church are 10Y working carly and
late for the fair which they will hold
the middle of the month
Hunters Tennesses Minstrel troupe is
hard at work.
Sunday afternoon the new timetable
i'll go into effect.
Joseph Bailey, of West Brighton, was
in Tottenville yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
TO ORGANIZE IN AMB0Y.

A. of the famous order of the RathboDe
Sisters of Tottenville, are now working
hard to organize a council in Perth Am
boy. AT the next meeting of Richmond
Lodge a date to witt Perth Amboy may
he set.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
Would Believe It.

5'sBliggins is a good fellow, but he lacks
tact"
What has he been doing now?"
Trying to tell a Russian to whom |
introduced him that old story about the
Japanese being the politest people on
rth."-Washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
Gates Bought stable For oo.ooO.

NEW YORK, Oct. John w. Gates
paid 100000 to Walter s.. Gurnee for
the three story stable 103-105 West
Fifty-second street. on a plot of ground
BIG by 100 feet. He took title yester-
day. The property is assessed at $45,-
GOO.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
SCHOOL NO. 2 WINS.

We received word yesterday, too late to
nave it confirmed, that the boys of school
No. , were the winners this time in the
football game between them and the boys
of school No. 1, and that it stood 5 to Is
in their favor. So blue and white are
all right, and red and black has been hit
back.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
Carteret

AHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHR
A reception was given by Thorn MS M.
Nolan, at the Old Homestead in Freehold
Wednesday night in honor of his sisttr
Mrs. Edwin S. Quinn. Music was
furnished by Prof. Chambers. A number
of relatives and friends were present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-10-07
BLOCK SIGNALS.

Officials of the Rapid Transit Railroad,
ii is said, are now discussing a plan of
putting automatic block signals on the
road. Recently the signals were tried
in the yards at st. George and found to
be a great deal better than the present
system. At the neyt meeting of the
Board of Directors the meeting will be
discussed.