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The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Dominicans warn the United States to beware. They are probably think ing of their immense army in case of a clash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

European government securities are not following the good example set by eggs In the United States, and are somewhat depressed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Turkey may let the Russian fleet out Of the Black sea, because she wants it to go to the bottom anyway.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Candidates in Alabama are so nu- merous that more offices should be provided for them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Joseph Jefferson has reached his 75th birthday anniversary. May he live long and prosper
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

ZAP Adams is having hard time in convincing the courts that he should be released from Sing Sing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Milwaukee has her Schlitz and Bir- mingham has her iron man. Both are very good advertisers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

There is rumor abroad that all is not harmonious in the Morgan family circle since the arrival of the Japan csc bride.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Roosevelt seems to be in the center Of the spotlight, although there are still mutterings from the wings
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Tsi An may send Mir Wu to Korea, where she needs an active man and a good talker.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Russia will have to employ better ring tactics if she wants to carry the worlds money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

The chief danger now is that Bob Evans will overlook all neutrality un- derstandings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

In the meanwhile there is little do ing in the stock market
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

The Koreans should take reef or two in their hats.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

All the Chinese ask is that the tombs of their ancestors be let alone.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

The merchants who failed last yea did not advertise.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

War news comes high, but the pub ilc must have 1t, evo1 though some of the dispatches must be taken with a grain of lalt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Schwab has fled from Ritz to escape the attentions of Baron Rogniat.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Secretary Taft is now accused of toying with a presidential boomlet.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Russia is utilizing her news free dom by sending all sorts of fakes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Siberia is at present good example of the Ice Age.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Patti does not stop to say farewell unless the box receipts warrant 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

title Japan is playing at present David to Russia's Goliath.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

War on the boil weevil will not be interfered with by war in the far east.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

Total ....s4s. ss2 1903 Loss \s1. .s2s. .sSs
 The southern railroads aloneN show increases in traffic in this country and this fact may account for the decreases
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

New York gas is not only high ir price, but reedingly poisonous.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-02-26

in Philadelphia. She was the daughter of Daniel w. Boardman, the well-known musician. and was herself cornetist of note.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
TRANSLATERS WELL PAID.
Stenographers Capable of Answering
Foreign Business Letters Re-
ceive Good Wages.

Translating business letters received
In Chicago from foreign countries, and
making business replies in the same lam
guage has come to be one of the profit
able side tines of stenography and type
writing, says the Tribune.
Just after the Spanish war, when Cuba
and other Spanish territory came into
close touch with Chicago as a business
center, many stenographers undertook
to master the Spanish language to the
extent of business correspondence. But
ever before this there was a necessity
for typewriting in foreign languages,
and as this necessity has grown the
stenographer has kept pace with the de-
mand.
The card of a young woman operator
in one of the largest Office buildings
reads: 'Tr~anslations in French, Ger
man, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
Typewriting done in the above Ian
guages." This young woman not only
can accomplish this, but the demand
for the work is steady. Ordinarily the
business man through a messenger
sends the business letter which he re-
eeives, and when the work is done
the letter is posted back to him, worked
into good English. If it be an order
that is to be filed, or the request for
prices, some ore capable of replying
10 the letter Is sent to the Office Of
the young woman, and, taking his die
tation in English, she translates 1t
into any one of the five languages at
her cSmmand.
TiRs work Is better paid than is the
ordinary steaographic work of the
better class. and the time is approach
ing when the mastery of two or three
languages at least may be looked for
as one of the exactions of the school
Of shorthand and typewriting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
SAsHEs FOR SUMMER GOWNS
Soft, Changeable Ribbons of Louisine
and Taffeta Are Now
Being Worn.

There is no such thing as a conven-
t~ionally tied sash these days. Each girl
strives to QUITO every other girl in the
original way that she ties her sash. Per-
haps one reason that the sash has be-
come such an essential part of the sum-
mer frock this year is that the new rib
bops are so temptingly lovely that they
appeal to every girl who sees them. The
soft, changeable louisine ribbons are
charming to use for the new, high Cir
dies, many of which are finished at the
back with long sash-ends. The taffeta
ribbons with a messaline finish also
make up into fetching sashes, says Wom-
ans Home Companion.
Sashes are being used right now as
. trimming for a gown, but of course
the sash which acts as a trimming must
be arranged in some original way. An
effective sash-trimming for the back OF
a gown crosses the bodice like suspen-
ders, each ribbon starting from a bow
on the shoulder and coming together at
the direct center back, where they are
Joined BY a rosette. From the rosette
are two very lorg ends, which arefltJfot-
ted twice. At the waist-line the ribbon
is formed in q belt. tc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
Spaghetti Outlets.

Boil a quarter of a pound OF
spaghetti until tender but not soft
drain, blanch, and when cold shop
coarsely; add three-fourths of q cup
full Of b~readcrumbs, a minced onion,
fried to a pale brown in a little But
ter. a teaspoonful of minced parsley,
half a cupful of thick, stewed htonaa
toes, salt, pepper and enough beaten
egg to bind all together; form into
outlets, dip, in beaten egg, cover with
breadcrumbs and fry in deep, hot fat;
serve with a sauce piquant. To make
this, fry a chopped onion in a little
butter, then stir in two level table
spoonfuls @ -four. and when smooth
and bubbiing add half a cuptul each
of stock and strained stewed tomato,
salt and pepper to taste, a little sugar,
and lemon juice to make slightly
sharp.-People's Home Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
WIFE UNRULY ASSISTANT.
Husband Couldn't Handle Her, But
he Secured Her Discharge
from Service.

Filed among the correspondence of the
lighthouse board, at Washington, are
two brief epistles, the dates of which
show that the first was written about
six months before the second. They
look precisely like an ordinary business
correspondence, they were received in
good faith by the board, and no one.
reading them casually, would suspect
what a tale of domestic voc hangs there
by. An inspector, making his usual
rounds, discovered the facts, says
Youths Companion.
An lrishman named McFadden had
charge of a lighthouse near one of the
lake ports. He was a small, wiry per-
son Of about 80 pounds in weight. His
wife more than made up anything that
he lacked in size or muscle, for she was
a brawny, stalwart woman of 200. She
was, moreover, the possessor of a vio-
lent temper, and there were times when
the timorous, understood lighthouse
Keeper did not dare to call his soul his
own.
His duties at the lighthouse were
somewhat arduous, so when Mrs. McFad-
den happened to be in a pleasant frame
Of mind, she sometimes helped herr
rather inefficient partner with the lamps,
She learned one day that her husband
was entitled to an assistant of his own
choosing, and she suggested that since
she did the work. she. properly, was
the person who should be appointed to
draw the comfortable salary. Mr.. Me-
Fadden, however, promptly objected,
saying that he was certain that the board
would never give the position tonta
woman.
"Just send in the application" she
urged, land tell them you're wanting it
for your relative, j. McFadden. Sure,
they'll never know whether it's for John
or for Jane, and | car do the work as
we'll as any man."
Mr.. McFadden reluctantly sent in the
application, and in due time u. McFad-
dem was regularly appointed first as
sistant at the lighthouse. The pros
pect of the salary brought joy to the as
sistant's heart, and all went well for a
time.
After awhile, however, Mrs. McFad-
den, always a trying person to live with,
became so Independent on the strength
of her separate income that poor Nc
Fadden found life with her entirely in
supportable. Affairs reached a climax
one day when the stalwart Jane laid her
superior officer across her knee, and in
the presence of visitors deliberately
spanked him with the hair-brush.
McFadden. of course, was unable phys
ically to retaliate, but mentally he
proved fully equal to the occasion. Re
firing in the lighthouse tower, where he
was safe from intrusion, he wrote the
following letter:
"To the Lighthouse Board-Gentle-
men: respectfully request that my as
s~istant. j. McFadden, be removed for dis.
obedience and INSTRUMENTATION. Faith
fully yours, Patrick McFadden."
AS the lighthouse-keeper had beer the
Judge of the fitness of his own assistant
in the beginning. the board saw no rea-
son why he should not now be a proper
Judge of characterization, so his request
was granted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
Raspberry Cup.

Raspberry cup is usually made with
equal quantities of raspberries and
~currants. Mash the fruit with a
wooden spoon, add a pound of sugar
and a quart of water. Put on the
fire and allow it to come to a boil
rather slowly. Boil about ten minutes
and strain through a jelly bag. Chill
thoroughly, and on serving add more
sugar if it does not seem quite sweet
enough.-N. Y. Post. Iii
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
Well Splurged.

A German officer will be challenged
to fight ten duels on account of a sen
sational novel he has written. Which
shows that the press agent is not con
fined to America alone, but fourishes
equally we'll in other countries.-In-
dianapolis Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
.ARIsTocRATIc sWINDLERs.
Sons of the Rich Delight in Beating
Railway Conductors Out
of Fares.

-
If O wish to see true skill in swind-
ling you need only watch some of the
s~ilk-hosed scions of our suburban
aristocracy elude the vigilance of the
conductors on the local trains. Many
people ride occasionally without pay
ing dimes, but only the wealthy or the
unusually well dressed escape regu-
larly and Systematically, says the Chi
Cago Tribune.
One young fellow as he rode home
the other evening openly explained
his scheme to a young woman who
works downtown. In fact, he advised
her to practice it. He himself has re-
Gently been admitted to the Chicago
bar and he boasts that he received for
his graduating present a rug so rich
that he has been obliged to refurnish
his whole room.
Better buy a monthly ticket" he
advised sagely, land then if your rides
are not all used up, it's easy enough
to work them off. In the first place
have him punch the big numbers at
the start because the date is just above
them, and he can't punch them with
out seeing it. Then" he continued,
carry a card case that your ticket will
go into without folding. When the
conductor comes around simply stick
out 4 corner OF the ticket absently,
and in 999 cases u of a thousand he
will punch it and never question" He
seemed to expect the girl to begin her
career of crime Immediately, for he
cautioned: You'd better try it at first
when the train is crowded-at other
times there is just a chance-and, o,
yes, don't try it with a ticket prior to
January. They change the color every
year, you know"
The other morning a young man en-
tered a crowded coach from a less
crowded one. If his clothes could be
characterized by anyone word it was
Expensive" He had just settled him
self into his newspaper and cast one
tentative look at the girl seated near
him when the conductor from the
other coach appeared, red and irate,
and informed the youth that he had
attempted to pass off on the railroad a
ticket OF ancient date. The young
man eXpostulated politely, but the con-
ductOr sang out more irately: 81 will
stop this train"
But it was not necessary; the young
man reached into his pocket uEex-
citedly and produced a dime.
Popular sympathy was against the
conductor when the young man settled
back into his newspaper. Presently,
however, he espied his cash receipt on
the floor, picked it up and stuck it in
his waistcoat pocket. Then the pas
sengers looked at one another know
inGly. for they were sure that another
time he meant to present that as evil
dence that he had paid his fare.
A ~sirgularly guileless looking mar
one morning gazed at the conductor
abstractedly. The conductor passed
him, came back, and said: did l get
your tieket?"
Yes" the man answered, without
flinching.
where did you get on?"
"At Sixty-third street." he an
swered. Yet the young woman oppo-
site him had watched him get on the
train at Fifty-third street. Want to
punch it again?" he asked, genially
producing a twenty-five ride ticket.
20, no." the conductor replied, a lit
tie embarrassed at his own insistence,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
To Restore Cane Chairs.

When cane-seated chairs become
shabby and the elasticity is gone out
of them they may be restored by turn
ing up the seat and washing the cane
work with hot water and a sponge till
it is thoroughly soaked. If the cane
work is very dirty use a little salt
Washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
haaIthiest SDot.

The French village of Auniore ranks
as the healthiest spot in the world. 1t
contains only 40 people, 2S of whom
are over so years of age, and three
have passed a century. There are no
graves in the place, and the Oldest in
habitant cannot remember seeing a
funeral.-London Tit-Bits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
A Dowrv in Dogs.

Dog raising is practiced in Manchuria
much as sheep farming is carried on
elsewhere. A Manchurian bride takes
her dowry in dogs, six, if she be the
daughter of poor parents, more. if they
be wealthy. The brutes serve as meat
for human consumption, and their mag
nificent coats are converted into rugs
and garments. From 10000 to $4,000 dogs
are slaughtered every year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
Big Calculations.

1t Is sometimes said that the United
States is the best field for newspapers.
but some of the papers of Paris have
enormous circulations. The largest are
lie Petit Journal, 500, 900, and lie Petit
Parisien, /, 100000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
Discriminating Maid.

Mrs. Madison-You new maid appears
to be rather refined.
Mrs. Parkweste-Yes, she's a littleo u
of the common. She never breaks any
thing but the costliest cut glass and the
choicest drenden.-Chicago Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
Papyrus Plant in Egypt.

The historically interesting papyrus
plant is nearly extinct in Egypt, and
the only place where it is now to be
found in abundance is along the Anapo
river in Sicily.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
A New Zone.

"How many zones are there?" asked
a teacher in the public schools, and the
Two temperate, two frigid, and the Pana-
ma canal zone."-Boston Globe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
%CHlLDREM'S DRESSES.

No other store shows the as
sortment Of chilIren'S dresses
that we do. Children's dresses
are specialtics with us; prices
range from up.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
LAWNS.

4Hc per yard, neat patterns,
good lawns, sold elsewhere at7 nc
5%c per yard, extra quality
lawn, same as others at Ioc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
SHIRT WAISTS.

100 each ladies' white lawn
and organdy shirt waists, in an
assortment of styles that is hard
to beat at any other store under
I.5o.
1.19 each, very handsome
white lawn waists, trimmed with
lace insertion and large bertha
collar, similar styles at other
stores IT'S.
1.25 each. extra quality
ladies' whi9e laytip shnrt waists,
yoke and Bllarbf acsinsertion,
and lace Trimmed bertha, no bet
ter anywhefe under 1893.
1.49 each, a cool becoming
conceit, Of fine quality lawn,
round yoke back and front of
bias tape AID lace insertion beau
tiful bertha edged with lace and
finished with 4hree handsome
medailionsE no daintier waist
shown anywhere undeE $50.
lbs each, beautiful quality
white wash silk waists, made
plain bit neat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
RIBBONS.

1870 per yard, all silk rib
bons, 4 to s inches wide, real
value ISC.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
WHITE uNDERSKIRTS.

We expect to receive and
place OH sale tomorrow a SAM
pie line of ladies' white muslin
skirts, somewhat soiled from be
ing handled by travelling men,
We bought them at a low price
and naturally will be sold like
wise.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17

When people want help they adver-
Use in the Evening News. Those
looking for help should bear this in
mind
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17
CORSETS.


Memo self-reducing recon-
mcnded by the most prominent
physicians. Will positively re-
ducc the abdomen spoken of very
highly by every woman who
years a pair, price, per pair
$50
ROYAL WORCESTER CORSETS.
We have a full line of the
best styles made by this manu-
facturer, one style i'll particular
with habit hip, made of best
quality batiste, per pair. IL. 90.
Thompson sGIOve Fitting COrssts
Another popular corset carried
by us, i'll batistc and ventilating,
per pair 90
I~nvincihie Saturday Specials.
1c each, children's H'nd'k'fs.
Toe each, 5 dozen ladies csc
and SOC +. K. Stock Collars.
SOC each, Baby Carriage Par
asol Covers, value 100.
DC per yard, yard wide un-
blcached muslin, value &c,
20c each, children's Umbrel-
las.
DC per yard for white checked
Sc Nainsook.
Umbrellas recovered while you
wait, 75c up.
Standard Patterns and De-
signers for July are here.
HOSIERY & UNDERWEAR.
12Ec per pair, the best
60 ible knee, fast black stocking
made for children.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-17

deeper pair, infants black
aud white cashmere stockings,
sold elsewhere at....... ..25c
Zoe per pair, ladies' black
polka dot or white ground
stockings, regular price I5c.
10c per pair, ladies' 25c fast
black gauzc Isle Stockings.
19c each, ladies' very fine
quality shaped and ribbed Vests,
real worth csc.
25c each, gents Balbriggan
Shirts and drawers, have double
seat, shirts long or short sleeves,
value SOC.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
PRESBYTERIAN
Churches May Vote to
Consolidate.

Dallas, Texas, May 94.-The day in
the Cumberland Presbyterian General
Assembly was spent in debate on the
report recommending union with the
Presbyterian, church of the United
States.
Eight speeches we're made and al
least as many more will be made to-
morrow. A vote is not expected to be
reached before tomorrow night. The
result is uncertain with the outlook ap-
parently favorable to union.
A canvass among the delegates to-
night developed that large majority
Of the delegates are committed favor
ably to the union, but there is a con.
siderable element that remain silent
on the propositions Should this ele.
ment divide anywhere near evenly, the
necessary two thirds vote in favor OF
union will be obtained.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
Al-|b|
Of Murder Suspect Like
Iy to Fail.

Washington, Pa, May 24.-The
trial of Milovar Pattrovlok for com.
plicity in tho murder Of Contractor
Ferguson who was blown up by dyna.
mite and robbed of the payroll, was
begun today. During his Imprisonment
Pattr6yich wrote to brother-in-law in
Steubepville. Ohio, In slavish, to So
cure 30 witnesses for him to prove an
alibi. In his letter he gave instruc.
tions to have them all tell the same
story about having given him nine
two dollar bills, that he left for Croa.
tia on Saturday of the murder, and to
help him account for the money
found on him at Liverpool, England.
after his arrest. This letter fell into
the hands of the sheriff, who had 1t
translated and placed copy In the
hands Of the prosecution.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
THE CASE AGAINST
GENERAL SAMUEL
PEARSON
Who Is Accused by Web
ster Davis
OF THREATENING Him

New York, May 24-The examina'
ton of General Samuel Pearson and
Cornelius Van der Hoogt accused by
former Assistant Secretary of the In,
terror Webster Davis Of writing him
threatening and blackmailing letters
was continued this afternoon before
Magistrate Moss. Handwriting EX-
perts Carvalho and Kingsley testified
that certain letters introduced in eyl.
dence were written by Pearson. Mr..
Davis testified to receiving the letters
which he declared greatly annoyed
him.
Pearson, who Is veteran Of the
Boer war and who first met Davis in
South Africa, said he had written no
threatening letters, but that he had
demanded an accounting Of a large
sum of money turned over to Davis by
President Kruger or the Transyaal.
The alleged threatening letters were
mailed in this city on May 8, and the
hearing was adjourned until May 26
in order that the accused can SUM-
mon witnesses to prove that they were
not In New York on the date the let.
ters were mailed
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1904-05-27
PROBATE COURT.

Estate of f. L. McNichols, (Canton)
preferred claim allowed
Guardianship Of George B. White
(Canton) Christena White appointed
guardian.
Adoption Of Emula Jesse (Massillon)
petition of Ernest Wissmer and wife
granted. Name changed to Charles e.
Wissmer
Estate of Maud and Earl Greenawalt
(Canton) third account filed.
Assignment of William f. Shario
(Canton) sale of real estate confirmed
and deed ordered
Estate of George Hartzell (Canton)
final account filed.
Estate of George II. Taylor (Canton)
Clarence F. Schiltz appointed admin
istrator.
Assignment Of The Pennell Supply
Co. North Lawrence) application for
allowance in lien of homestead filed.