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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16

NEWS ITEMS.

The Canda Realty Company have dis
tributed pipes over their property for the
purpose of putting in a sewer.
Miss Ramsey, of Newark, is visiting
friends in town.
Mr.. Walker, of Newark, who has been
visiting his daughter, Mrs Meisal, has
returned home.
Mrs. Meisal, Mrs, Walker, Margie Walk
er spent Wednesday at Boynton Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Hardy Beam and their
little son Lewis, of Trenton, are guests of
Mr.. Beams mother, Mrs. j.. NJ. Beam,
of Quinn street.
Mrs. Il. II. Beam, of Port Reading, was
in Perth Amboy Wednesday.
Little Leverson Harris, who has been
visiting his two grandmothers, Mrs. j.
C. Bright man and Mrs. Samuel {. G..
Harris for n few days has returned to his
home in Elizabeth.
Frank Brown will build Il store and
dwelling in South Carteret.
Theodore Arie will build IA new house
on Railway avenue.
Mr.. Slobodien is having nine houses
built on the hill.
Jake Steinl erg is having eight houses
built in South Carteret.
Mr.. A. Reason will build n new house
on Rahway.avenue in the near future.
Mr.. Pimm's.- sister and neice, Of Mon
tana, aud his brother from Honeybrook,
Pa, who rave been visiting in Port
Reading for n few days left for New
York, before returning home.
Joseph DE Vetal has returned from IA
weeks visit to Naples, Italy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
NEWS ITEMS

Prof. Olin Joiine, of New York, is
visiting his parents.
Sidney Sheppard has re signed his
position ut tho Atlantic Terra Gotta
Works.
Work at the Hadkins Bottling fac.
tory is very brisk.
Miss Stella Reed has returned ia
her duties rs nurse in the Newark
Citv Hospital, after a few weeks i'll
T~ottenvlllo.
Jacob Herrell. of johnson avenue.
III employe of tho department of
taxes, is on a two weeks vacation.
Mrs. Theordore Billwiller and son
Lawrence are visiting Mrs. George
Totten. of Princes Bay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rulent and a party from
st. George dined at the Aulic restaurant,
T~ottenville, last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Walter A. White, of Har-
lem, New York, are spening the summer
at the Aulic.
William Morgan, of Harlem, Frederick
Emerson and Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Waldron, of New York, are spending the
summer at at the Aulic.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
BIG THINGS ny ALASKA.
Northern Territory of the United
States Presents Great PIssibtli-
ries--Great Game Country.

Alaska is a big country and 1t has big
possibilities. 1t has the biggest bear,
the biggest moose, the bigges- mountain
sheep and the biggest salmon and gray
ling in the world. All of these are plen-
tiful and can be taken under United
States regulations, says a writer in
Field and Stream.
Time was when Alaska and Siberia
were thought of by many as synony-
nous. and without an Idea OF just what
was meant by either name. That has all
changed in the last few years. and now
Alaska Is not SO very far away from Sc
attic. Moreover, 1t has been found to be
anything but an uninhabited and unin-
habitntle country. II Is without doubt
the greatest game country on the globe
to-da5. because 1t is the newest, and the
conditions are right for the maintenance
Of gapie animals and birds.
This biggest mountain on the Northern
American continent is in Alaska and is
well named Mount Mckinley.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
H~
foRDs
NEWS ITEMS.

Miss Agnes Mundy entertained a few
friends from Woodbridge and Plainfield
Wednesday.
l.. d. Mundy and |. Durham went fish
ing again Sunday and caught eighteen
fine weaAfish.
The Episcopal Sunday school picnic
was largely attended and all report hay
ing a fine time.
The farmers here are having a hard
time getting their hay in owing to SO
much rain.
Albert Martin and daughter Carrie,
were Fortls visitors Wednesday.
II. T.. Winant and daughter Miss Annie,
went to Philadelphia-- saturday. Miss
Winant will remain a week visiting
relatives there.
Peter Diebold has moved into Mr.. John
Liddles house at FoTds.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Durham and
daughter Mabel, were Woodbridge visit
ors Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Deal who has been visiting
Mrs. p. Beisler has returned to her home
in New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
MR. C0RD0vA HERE.

Mrs. j. +. Cordova and children were
the observed of all observers Friday,
while awaiting the 2.10 Pennsylvania
train at the Central depot. 1t is said
that the peoples curiosity was great and
they stared aud stared. Had it been Mr..
Cordova, one would not have wondered
at it, but what satisfaction they could
derive from looking mt the agrieved wife
of such II rascal, san enigma. Some say
that after waiting some time at the sta
ton Mrs. Cordova finally took a trolley
car for South River. The New Bruins
wick Home News had l. hat Mrs. Cor
dova was in Brooklyn, when she was no
further thar South Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16

ROOM WANTED-On every break
fast table for Scheuers premium
java coffee. 5606. 4. /. tn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16

NEWS ITEMS.

James Jackson, of Woodbridge, was a
Keasbey visitor recently.
One of the twin daughters of George
Smith is i'll.
Mrs. Il. b. Mundy spent Wednesday
with her sister at ..keasbey.
C. S. Mundy, of Woodbridge, is paint
ing the National Fire PROBING .Company'S
house Mt Keasbey.
Samuel McGraw is on the sick list his
little daughter Helen, is also sick.
Miss Ethel Rankin, of jefferson street,
was a Keasbey visitor recently.
Little Oracle LaForge, who has been Ill
is recovering.
Mrs. William Romer and children are
spending a week with Mrs. Romer's
mother in New York City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
Foam Pudding,

Beat the yolks of three eggs into a
cupful of powdered sugar and a half a
pint of hot milk. Make a thick paste
with flour and milk and stir into the eggs
and milk. Put on the fire and stir until
the custard is very thick, flavor with
orange flower water and pour into a pie
dish. Whip the whites of three egss with
a little powdered sugar until perfectly
stiff, spread over tie hot pudding and set
in the oven long enough to color the
meringue. Serve cold.-Washington
Etars
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
Bible 1evisions.

For SO years the American Bible So
clety has published only the King
James version of the scriptures, but 1t
is soon to publish the revised version,
A few weeks ago 1t amended its con-
stitution Sc that it might issue the old
version, or the English revision. or
that revision with the amendments OF
the American committee. 1t is IL
years since the complete revision first
appeared, and it seems to have vindi-
Gated itself in the minds of those who
desire to get as nearly as possible to
the words of the original-Youth's
Companion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
SOUTH AMBOY
NEWS ITEMS.

The Misses Mae and Elizabeth X nj
than, OF Midtown, and n lady friend
enjoyed n trolley ride to this b,ronph
aud a call on some friends last night.
Some of our contractors for repairs
to houses. ETC., report work las very
lull on account of so little money
floating around town.
Our local fishermen have not been
having extra good luck. lately but
Judging by the lunches OF fish SONS
out of town visitors were carrying
awav yesterday, their luck may have
changed. hs %
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Smock. Of
Second street, arc so%journing Mt Camp
Wannamana
Mrs. Charles Whitehead Jr., Mrs.
I. Willet and Mrs. Benjamin Peter
son, of South River, and Mrs. Frank
Dey, of this borough. with her mother,
Mrs. Samuel Whitehead, of South
River, met at Sea Breeze, Thursday.
All returned to this borough in the
evening and proceeded to Mrs. Dey's
house for a call, before returning to
their homes in South River. Mrs.
S. Whitehead rem aimed over night
with her daughter.
1t is said that more DRINKS were
seen m more noise heard Issuing from
a certnin saloon in town than has
boon known for several years back,
Thursday night.
Mrs. John Scully, of Stevens avenue.
and sister. Miss Brennan. were Sea
Breeze visitors Thursday.
Mrs. Blocker, of Perth Amhoy, was
the guest OF her sister. Mrs. VIII
Everett. Friday.
B. L Frammel, of Mechanicsville,
is at Sea Breeze taking tintypes in
place Of Mr.. Williams, who is very
ill
Miss Elenore Johnson, OF David
%stroot, is working ut MorganvilIe.
The representatives of the Home
Brewery Company will be Mt Morgan
today whom the Mundy Brothers and
Hunt will make a haul for them.
Eddie Semonite, OF Pine avenue.
has a position at South River.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16

Works Fair.
When love labors it needs no o~ysrssst.
Chicago Jorrpal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
NEWS ITEMS.

Miss Bunwell, of Linden. is visiting
hor sister, Mrs. W. MCGOWAN.
The Cabinet of the Epworth League
enjoyed q flno ride to Momnin Park
Inn on Thursday.
The Presbyterinns had II glorious
day OH Thursday for their Sunday
school picnic to Asbury Park. 81
Mrs. Sarah McEwen is on tho sick
list
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16

RAN INTO DOCK.

Thursday afternoon John Boss. of
Main street, took a party of friends
to Sea Breeze in his launch, Katie b.
They did not return homo until about
8 O'Clock o night, and on the way up
lost their bearings. Tho boat hit o
dock and just escaped going to tho
bottom.
The engine was put out of business
and it was some time before lhoy got
home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
Pitts Income Tax.

The income tax was introduced into
England by William Pitt in 1899 un.
der the stress of the French war. Ii
ceased in 1916, but was revived by Sir
Robert Peel in 1912, and extended by
Gladstone in 1853. From being a tenn
porary war tax it has now become a
permanent part OF tie British finan-
cial system, and is resorted to by
every chancellor who finds himself in
difficulties.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
ALARMS WE'RE MlxE0.

About 500 damage was done to the
barn of Mrs. Lena Henner, John street,
Rossville, about Z o'clock last night.
The alarm was rung in from box 81. For
this alarm, the Dental Works whsle is
blown. A new Waterman at the Atlantic
Terra Gotta Works blew the whistle ut
that place, and pandemonium reigned in
the immediate vicinity of the local fire
headquarters for some time, Lut the boys
did not turn out.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
CHURCHES.
South Baptist.

Morning subject, "Moses a Type of
Christ" In the evening the Rev.
Charles Schweikert of New Brighton will
occupy the pulpit in exchange with the
pastor. Preaching services at 1890 and
'.45. Sunday school at 2.30. Y. p. S. C.
Il. at 9.45, subject, "The Worlds Gain
Through Universal Peace" Leader, Mrs.
A. Y. Brooks. Mld-week prayer meeting
on Wednesday night in the lecture room
at 8 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
DR.. sPRAGUE VISITS HERE.

DIR. John 5. Spraguc, of the Bronx,
formerly Superintendent. of the Sanitary
Department, of Richmond Borough came
to Tottenvllle yesterday afternoon in IA
big red automobile. He stopped at
Streeters Hotel, Main street. Later ac-
cpmpanied by Mr.. Streeter he made a
tour of Perth Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
Social Note.

Will B. is a fine young fellow, and
very popular with the ladies, as he is
a good talker and a loud dresser, with
a different necktie for every day, but
We understand that the other night he
was out to dinner and ate his pie with
out a fork. Never mind, VIII. fingers
were made before FORKS, anyhow
jamestown (Wis.) Banner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
BASEBALL NOTES.

The Eagle baseball club. of Kreicsh-
eryille, was out for practice yesterday
afternoon. They ae nov open for
dates. H. Schneieg is the manager.
This afterernoon tho Olympia base
ball team and a team from tho other
end of the island. arc playing ball on
the Atlantic Terra Gotta Works dia-
mond.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
Cigarette Butts.

The burning cigarette end carelessly
tossed aside set afire the light dress of a
girl in a Boston street car. she narrow
ly escaped cremation. The careless
smoker is getting to be quite as danger
Gus an element in society as the didn't
know-it-was-loaded joker or the beat
rocking diot,-Baltimors America. !.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
ROOMS FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Meredith apartments,
furnished rooms, cor. Water and
Market SITS. 7I69-7-l1-6t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
TOUR THROusH

Yesterday morning Hubbard X. Yet
man, and Harry Bachman left here in n
carriage for a trip through Monmouth
County, New Jersey. This afternoon
they will stop at Englishtown, where
they expect to attend a meeting of the
Gardeners Drawing Club. They ex-
pect the trip to last three days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL.

Miss Rodman, a popular lady of Station
avenue, Pleasant Plains, was taken sud
denly i'll the other afternoon. DIR. Walker
Washington, of Main street, Tottenville,
was called. He ordered Miss Rodman
taken to S. A. Smiths Infirmary at
New Brighton, where this afternoon she
will undergo an operation for appended
tbs. Her many friends hope for her speedy
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
THE JOSEPHINE RAN.

Yesterday the Sea Breeze boat, Joseph
inc, was used by the Beebe Transporta-
ton Company, between Perth Amboy,
Tottenville and New York, in place of the
j. II. Brett which as told in the News,
had smashed her starboard paddle while
on a derelict of Rossville. The
Eta May took passengers to Sea Breeze.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
CARTlNG TROLLEY RAILS.

Quantities of extra long rails were bel
carted from the Central station by the
employees of the trolley company to Pine
avenue yesterday. There has been such
a lot of rails carried up above the Bor-
dentown avenue bridge of late, that 1t
would apeear as if the road was going to
be carried beyond the corner of the GENE
ferry on Pine avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
OBITUARY..

: The funeral of Lester, infant son of
Charles and Hannah Van Pels, of
Mechanicsville, took place from the house
yesterday afternoon, Rev. j. Y. Irwin
officiating. Stlllwell & Mason had
charge of the funeral.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
Water in the Blood.

Seven hundred and seventy-nine
parts in every 1000 of human blood
are water.-Science.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
NEW COUNCIL TO FORM.

lie a new Council in this borough very
shortly. The assistant organizer was in
town Thursday looking up chances for
the same. lie was from Passaic.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
First Street Lamps.

Street lamps (oi) were first used In
the better quarters of Paris in 1870; but
they were not lighted when the moon
shone. e
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
Conl.uerato.

Are you fond Of music?" asked
Miss Cayenne Of her guest of honor.
Very" Then | won't ask Mr.. Big
gins to sing."-Washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
OBITUARY.

Philip Acker, of Iselin, aged eighty
years. died on Thursday morning of
consumption. His funeral will be hold
today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
Penetrating Eyes.

Eyes with long. sharp corners indi-
rate great discernment and penetration.
-Phrenological Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
Aged Australians.

At a recent gathering Of old folks In
Melbourne the united ages of the LOO
guests aggregated rearly 100000 years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
WoopBRlDar
CHURCHES.
Presbyterian Church.

Presbyterian Church.
Sunday morning DIR. j. M. McNulty
will preach on 1.-THE Bow III the
Clouds" and in the evening his sub
ject will be the Salvation to the
Uttermost."
Methodist Episcopal.
DIR. w. MCGOWAN will take for his
sermon on Sunday morning "a Life
Of Faith" and in the evening his
subject will he "A Study of Pearls.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
AID Nan.

There are circumstances under
which the boldest bulldog will look
sheepish.-Atchiscn Globe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16

WANTEDi-Good washer and ironer,
for Mondays and TUESDAYS, Apply,
Mrs, Rossi, II Lewis st. 7lS9 7-l2 II
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. good type
writer, state particulars A., l02
Gordon street. 1881 I'D IL
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
WANTED
MRS. BERRIS wants washing to do.
10 Mechanic st.

YOUNG man desires position as driv-
ar, or to learn blacksmith's trade.
Scandinavian preferred. Address
News Office,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16

WANTED - Good reliable mar to
faka orders far trees and plants in
Perth Amboy and vicinity. Address
l. ID. Cole e. Co Nurserymen, Ruth
erford, N. j. 724S 7-lb 6t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
whnt Me Ihink.

Lots. of worthy people are Unpopular.
There's your case, for example,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
When It Is Not Appreciated:

"Consistency's n jewel" -
That's all right, but you can't work
1t off on any girl instead of a diamond
ring. STRAY Stories.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
Protested Notea,

1t is diplomatic notes that 60 oftenest
to protest, Indianapolis News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
o WANTED

FOUR or five rooms wanted for or
binary housekeeping. Address q.
J. News office. 72l4-7-14 If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16

A woman who wants to take in wash
ing and ironing. address News
Office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
Lose ThYaelf.

The greatest gain of life Is the loss oi
sslf.-Chicago Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16

WANTED to rent store, centrally
located, $35 to $50 per month. Adj
dress III. M News Office 1874 ZIG 3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16

WANTED---A girl for general house
work. no washing or ironing. Inquire
100 High street. 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16

BOILER AND ENGINE for sale at a
bargain. Sturtevant 10 horse power
steam engine and boiler in A 1 condi-
ton, cost $3.50, will sell for $3.50. In
use 8 years. Address o. D., News
Office. Q-12-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-07-16
HELP WANTED

WANTED-MEN OR WOMEN local
Representatives for n high class
magazine. Large commissions. Cash
prizes. Write J. N. Trainer, 80 East
Washington Square, New York, N. Z.
6016-2-17-tf
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-31

Wadena, Mimi, Oct. 31.-The rally
held at the courthouse for Senator
Knute Nelson was the largest gathering
of representative electors held in Wa
dena county for many years.
Hanley Falls, Mimi, Oct. BE. T.
Young, republican nominee for attorney
general and former Lieutenant Gov
ernor L.. A. Smith held a good meeting
in this place.
Hallock, Mimi, Oct. 31.-Congress-
man STEVENSON spoke here to crowded
house. The tariff and money questions
were thoroly explained.
Ivanhoe, Mimi, Oct. 31.-Senator
Clapp spoke at Tyler to fair-sized
Hendricks to Tyler and torchlight
procession. A straw vote taken on the
excursion resulted: johnson AZ, Dunn
20. johnson sentiment is growing
every day.
Clara City,, Mimi, Oct. 31.-W. E.
Culkin Of Duluth spoke here Saturday
night for an hour and half, devoting
his time principally to the defense of
Mr.. Dunn and roast of The Mime
apolis Journal and the commercial
travelling men. Dunn votes are a scarce
article in this town.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-31

Andrew Carnegie heard of little
town in Oklahoma which had no library
and decided to supply what he regarded
as necessity. The multi-millionaire
offered to furnish $4,000 for the library,
provided the citizens would guarantee
proper support for the institution. He
gathered a new idea of Oklahoma s OPP
timism and independence on learning
that the citizens resented his offer as an
insult. "Make your offer 10000, and
we may take it under consideration.
wrote the town officers, but SO far Mr..
Carnegie has not decided to do as suas
gested.
In 1881 the London birth rate aver
aged 1922 per 1000. It steadily de-
cGned to 2S.5 in 1902.
The last year Of the sugar bounties
cost France alone no less than $780,
100000.
A friend sized up the huge bulk Of
Secretary Taft and asked: "Mr. Taft,
how much do you weigh?' "You re-
MEMBER answered the secretary,
that Tom Reed, in answer to similar
inquiry, said: mo gentleman weighs
more than 200 pounds Well, have re
vised that dictum. No gentleman
weighs over 800 pounds nowadays"
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-31

In 1900 there were only twenty-three
suicides in Berlin to every 100000 in
habitants; in 1908 the number was
thirty
Korean commerce amounts to about
SIS, 100000 year, the imports being
double the exports. -..
The Swiss Alpine club has within the
last four years spent $21, 900 in build:
ing refuge huts on various mountains. ~
The London Crystal Palace accom-,
modates more people than any other
building in the world 1t will hold
100000 people. .a
Last month $500 rats were destroyed
at the London docks, making a total
Of 273,819 since the work has been com.
menced. /. 70. --
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-31
JOHNSON GAINING DAILY
REPUBLICAN MEETINGS SERVE
TO EMPHASIZE HIS HOLD UPON
THE ELECTORS. 49,.
Specials to The Journal.

Jones Of jackson, democratic candidate
for congress in the second district, adj
dressed an audience of 400 at the court
house. = He made good impression.
Forty republicans in the town of Stay
ton will vote for John A. johnson for
governor.
Mora, MIMI, Oct. <31.-Congressman
J. Adam Bede will speak here the
evening Of Nov. Arrangements are
being made for a grand rally. - ri,
Hector, Mimi, Oct. 3l.-Congressma
Voistead addressed a large, meeting
at the operahousee.. - - -, :, =
Sleepy Eye, Mimi, Oct: Gloon.
gresham McCleafy;,, spoke to an
enormous audience in the operahouse.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-31

Hutchinson, Mimi, Oct. 3l:;-Joseph
w. Craven, democratic candidate for
congress- and John w. Willis of st. Paul
spoke to fair-sized audience at the
operahouse. Mr.. Craven advanced the
novel proposition that the government
should appropriate money for the i'm
provement Of public highways to enable
the farmers to compete with the rail
WAYS
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-10-31

According to a story from Australia,
two cyclists who are crossing the island
continent intend to utilize the tires Of
thei machines for carrying water.
that of the 1,772 miles Of tramway line
which were opened last year in the
United Kingdom, 1880 were for cleo
trio traction.
One of the largest London firms
makes a practice Of employing Scots
men in its hairdressing department, for
their skill and thoroness give great sat
isfaction to customers.
The Kursk -Zarkoff railroad Of Rus
STA advertises a special car for the new
" wed, designed and furnished with
the very latest Injuries.
The Japanese. cavalry carry a sword
[ and carbine, but no lance. They are
| mounted on a why class Of horse, but
are not especially effective riders.