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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that Oh Tuesday
tho fifth day of July, Nineteen Hundred
and Four, at the hour of half past ten
o'clock in the forenoon of that day, or as
500 thereafter as the Court can attend
tho same, | will apply to The Circuit
Court of the County Of Middlescx, at the
Court House III the City Of Jew Bruns-
wick, on behalf of the Council ortlo ily
of Perth AnbDy, for The appointment Of
three commissions r., freehold rs and +. p
sidcnts of the City of PeIth AmbOy to
estimate and assess the benefits to lands
in the vicinity Of the new sewer laid in
State State Street, Il d through tho Lands
Of the Lelligh Valley Railroad Company
to tho Staten Island Sound, in the City Of
Perth Amboy in said County.
Charles {. llOmmann,
City Attorney.
Dated June 18th, 1904. GS7G-G 20-l0t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21

FURNISHED room to let, Colan, SO
Smith St. $685. & 81 1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
SOUTH AMBOY
WAS BADLY HURT.

Harry Hansel, AN employe at the
Pennsylvania railroad stock grounds,
WINS badly hurt while at work about
/ O'Clock this morning. He was taken
to st. Michael's Hospital, Newark,
about 10 O'Clock.
Hansel was trying to turn the brake
on n train of twenty-five cars, when
the brake chain broke. He was
thro VII under the cars and dragged TO-
200 yards. Tho train crashed into
another train, checking its runaway
flight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday
the fifth day of July, Nineteen Hundred
and -Four, at the hour of half past ten
o'clock in the forenoon Of that day or as
soon thereafter as the Court can attend
to the same, | will apply to the Circuit
Court of the County of Mddlesex at the
Court house ii: tho City of New Bruins
wick, on behalf Of the Council of theCity of
Perth Amboy, for The appointments of three
commits Sioncrs, frethOldcrs and residents
of tho City of Forth Amboy, to estimate
and assess the benefits to lands in vicini-
ty of the new sewer laid in Davidson
Avenue TO ct with the sewer in
Market Street, in the City OF Perth Am
boy in said County.
Charles G.. lIommann,
Datol June nth, 1904. City Attorney.
GS76-G-1O- lOi.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
RIGHT IN 1T.

Larry McQuail, in spite of reports
of his retiring from business, appears
to be right in it. He picked 211g
bushels of peas in an afternoons
picking the past week. He will sell
his farm, but for nothing less than his
price for 1t, as he says ne has enriched
the ground enough to make it valu-
able. So after all, Larry is still in
evidence as no has been for many
years past with his Vegetables in
town,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
CHIEF MINNiCK DEAD.

William Minnick. for mnny years
chief -of-ptlice of tho borough, died
shortly after i o'clock this morning,
after n lingering illness. He leaves
u family. Ho was very well.liked,
and served the borough long and
faithfully. Tho funeral arrangements
havo lot yet been completed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
NEWS ITEMS.

Many pleasure launches were out
yesterday afternoon.
A number of Tottenville people
were at Boynton Beach, Saturday
afternoon.
Miss Gertrude Fountain spent Sun
day in Westleigh.
Many Tottenville store clerks still
hold out a hope that tho local
CLOCK at least twice q week during
the summer months.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
PICNIC AT ARBUTUS LAKE.

Members, friends and children of TIL c
Staten Island branch of the French ALI -
ance held u picnic Saturday afternoon at
Arbutus Lake as the guests of a member.
The Staten Island Rapid Transit Railroad
carried them to the lake free of charge.
Arbutus Lake is located ut Richmond
Beach and is II very pretty and desirable
place for the holding of "A p icnic.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
FAST IN THE SAND.

Yesterday morning an ice wagon be
longing to the Decker Ice Company of
this place, while coming dowa Broadway
near the Tottcnyille Copper Works, sank
into the sound, up to the hubs.
She was loaded with three tons of ice
ut the time, and it was necessary to take
this off, lcforc the horses could bulge
the wagon. 1t took mere than an hour
before the load got started again.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
HOSE CARRIAGE BACK.

Independent Hose carriage which has
been overhaulcd and improved at Key
port, was back in its old quarters Mon
day night and has had shafts for IA horse
and Il seat for u driver added to it. The
hose was at once taken from the wagon
where it has been ready for use since
taken from the carriage, and was put
back where it was formerly. So now the
hose carriage can be pulled much easier
than formerly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
RUN TO %PLAINFlsLD.

If the weather remains clear tho
Richmond County Automobile Club
will go on at run to Plaintiold, N. j.
Saturday. They will leave st. George,
run TO Tottenville, whore refreshments
will be served. They will cross on
the f%errybont Warren to Perth Amboy
and then go on to plajnficld. The
return trip will be over the same
route,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
DAUGHTER GRADUATED.

Rev. and Mrs. McIntire were borough
at X. of p. Hall last night.
Their daughter Miss Jessie, vas one of
the graduates. Mrs. McIntire has been
here since last Friday, but Mr.. McIntire
came Yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
BOAT NEARLY GONE.

Within the last few weeks nearly all
of the old excursion boat Bay Queen,
at Sea Breeze, has been removed.
Some of the smaller pieces of lumber
hava been given to TottenvilIe
people. The larger pieces were used
in repairing the boald walk and some
buildings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday
the fifth day of July, Nineteen Hundred
and -Four at the hour of half past ten
O'clock in the forenoon of that day, or as
soon thereafter as tho Court can attend
to tho same, | will apply to tho Circuit
Court Of the County Of Middlescx at the
Court House in the City Of New Bruins
wick, on behalf Of the Council Of the City
of Perth Anboy. for the appointment of
three commissioners, frecholdcrs and re
sidents of the City of Perth Amboy, to
estimate aud assess the benefits to lands
in the vicinity Of tho new sewer Land
in Chaunrey Street to connect with tho
sewer i'll State Street in the City of Perth
Amboy, in said County.
Charles e. lIommann,
City Attorney.
Dated June 18th, 1904. GS77-G-20-10t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
ROOMS . RENT

FURNISHED rooms with or without
board. ID Centre st. 6822 6 Is 81
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
SPEC DWAY ACEs.

A number of people from all pats
of Staten Island witnessed tho speed
way race at Grant City, Saturday
afternoon. Tomorrow afternoon a
speedway race will be held over the
same course.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the un Undersigned
intends NAV ing applica ion TO the Board tf Elk
else omm ssioners OF the City Of Perth Ambov.
at their next II Getting for a TT nsfer of his license
t. Seepia saloon with the privilege OF selling malt
and spirituous liqu ,rs In the city of Perth Amboy
aud J. the hous owned by FJa k Brewing Co.
I"S pe nj 20 Cha les Il. to Htev.t uso
@ 0S G 81 81 Dew NJ LPOLCHH SEK
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
GONE TO BROOKLYN.

Miss Harriet Martin went to Brooklyn
Monday, for the purpose of filling the
position during her vacation which
she has had for the past two season
Miss Martin is very much liked in the
of Charities and highly respected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
IS MUCH

Patrick O'Keefe, who, as told in the
News yesterday, was badly hurt in the
automobile collision Saturday, was much
better yesterday, and great hopes are
now held out for his speedy recovery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
NOTICE,

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
intenos making apphcatio / to the Boa d of En-
else Commissioners OF the City of Perth Am
boy, at their next meeting, for a transfer # his
lie nse to keep a s Don wi h the priSil-
eye Of selling m 1t and spirituous liquors in tn .
City of PEI tn Amboy, and in the house owed
by Mary Dunn, kxecutiiX at 2 Hull Az ITO
.'Os u h Hrubic
G5.7G- II " oew lGNATZ DLABtK
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
SOLD THEIR AUTO.

William and Allan Green sold their
automobile to u gentleman in New York
City. 1t is said that one of our automo-
bilists while out with a party Saturday
had Il serious time of it. There were two
strange autos seen in town Sunday,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
BASEBALL NOTES.

Saturday afternoon the Glover A..
o. baseball team defeated a scrub
team on tho Realty Trust Company
property bv n score of 10 to s
The Olympia baseball team Inns
again been organized and they arc
now roadyto meet any local or Perth
Amboy team.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
ON A CRUISE.

II. c. Perrlne of Swan Hill, went away
Saturday for IL short cruise in his steam
yacht Hadassah. j. b. Edwards, Sr., of
George street, is engineer and Oliver Par
isen is deck hand on the yacht.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
intends making application to ire Board OF x
else Commissioners OF The City of Perth Amb y
vt their next meeting, for IA ii
censp to keep IL saloon tn the p ivilege OF
selling malt and spirItuOus liquors IN the City
Of L rtli AmbOy, and Il the house owned BY
himself ut 80 Hall Ave.
JOHN j BROSKY.
6 .9G 6 - tow
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
LOCAL BOARD IN SESSION.

at the office of President Cromwell, at
st. George. II is understood that they
will take up Il number of officers from
this end of the Island.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
EXCURSIONS DECLARED OFF.

= Because of the steamer Slocum disaster
Il numler of Staten Island excursions
have been called off. Trips to local
beaches have been planned instead.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
AWARDED $500.

A sheriff's jury called to assess damages
to Mrs. Wilhelmina Pfistei, third wife of
Charles J.. Pfister, who peadcd guilty to
bigamy Thursday awarded TO her $500.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21

WANTED-MEN OR WOMEN local
representatives for a high class
magazine. Large commissions. Cash
prizes. Write j. N. Trainer, so East
Washington Square, New York, N. Y.
50l6-2-17-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21

YOUNG man desires position as driv.
or, or to learn blacksmith trade.
Scandinavian preferred, Address
News Office,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21

WANTED people to call and get our
= prizes for lots and properties, we
sell on small payments at cash prices.
Therkelsen & Brown Co. 107 or ITO
Smith st.
G235 80 1 wks. tues, thur, sat
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21

MRS. BERRIS wants washing to do.
10 Mechanic st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21

A YOUNG girl graduate of business
college desires position as steno-
grapher. Address A. News Office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
ROOMS WANTED

ROOM WANTED-On every broak-
fast table for Scheuers premium
java coffee. 5606, 4, | If.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21
HELP WANTED

WANTED-Two strong boys for gen.
eral work around factory. Apply to
I. S. Knee Pants Co. $685. 6 20 Ut
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-06-21

A woman who wants to take in wash
ing and ironing, address New
Office,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-04

A pretty Arabian story ls told 4
this effect. A man was riding upon 4
horse OF pure blood when he was met
by his enemy. who was also splendid
ly mounted. One pursued the other
and he who gave chase was dlstanced
by the one who fed. Desparing oi
reaching him the pursuer In anger
shouted out;
Il ask, in the name of God, has your
horse ever worked on landw
"He has worked on the land for four
days"
Very well; mine never has, and. by
the beard OF the prophet. am sure to
catch you"
Toward the close Of the day the
horse that never labored was the VIC
tor, and as the rider Of the degraded
horse sank nnder the blows Of his en-.
emy he said
There has been no blessing upon our
country since we have changed our
coursers into beasts OF burden and OF
tillage Has not God made the or for
the plow, the camel to transport mer.
chandise and the horse alone for the
race? There Is nothing gained by
changing the ways Of God"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-04
Ovcrrantiaenrr.

The two strangers who were stand
Ing at downtown corner crossed the
street and accnstcd Il young man OH
the opposite corner
"Wlll you please tell me" said one
OF them, which IL the best way to 90
from here TO Seventy second streetr'
Well" replied the young man, the
beat way. Of course. IL 10 take an au.
tomoblle. II you can't do that sug.
gest n street car as the next best"
Thank you" said the stranger. II
was 80 certain from your appearance
that you would give a civil answer TO
a civil question that bet two dol.
lar bill ON that proposition with my
friend here. see | have lost. One
can't always Judge from appearances.
Good morning. sir"-Chicago Tribune
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-04
CLIMBING PLANTS.
The Five different Glasses, with
Their rccatlaritic..


Climbing plants may he divided Int
Ave classes hook elimbers. root climb
ers. twlners. laaf climbers and tendri
bearers,
Hook climbers ARE equipped will
hooks, which are caught NJ IN tho sur
rounding vegetation,
Root clmhers, like Ivy, throw oui
hbcrs along their stems and ASCEND
slowly. inslnuaiing themselves b,
means OF rootlcts. which grow ava,
from the light aud become glued 10 til,
stems Of trees or TO harder surfaces,
TwIners like the scarlet runner, hop
conyolyulus aud bryony. twine them
selves around the upright stems OF
their neighbors Some. like the conyol,
vulus, bend toward the left. others. like
the hop. twine 10 the right
The climbing habit. howevcAis most
perfectly exhibited by plants |lth aen'
sltive prehcnsile organs. eli lcaves
or tendrils. I
In the tendril bearers We find here
and there along the stem sensitive,
twlnIng. whinlike structures, which
curve to what they touch aud cventu
ally link themselves round Il, Of this
sort are the passion Hover, sweet pea.
grapevine and Virginia ereeper Pear
aon's
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-04

"Yes, indeed" said the old man
thoughtfully after his wife had dc
liyered dissertation upon the prog
ress Of the sex, "the new woman Il
vastly different from the old"
Il thought you would realize that In
time" she returned rather sharply.
II have just been reading" he went
on, how girls used to be sold by their
parents, and some OF them brought
fancy prices"
but there's none Of that now, thank
heaven!" exclaimed the new woman
proudly. woman has asserted her.
self, and
"No, there's none of that now" inter.
rupted the old man. "That's all past.
A man does not buy a wife In these
days"
II should think notv'
"Certainly not. It's all changed, all
changed. Now he has to be paid to
take her, and her poor old father has to
wreck his bank account to provide the
dowry. Yes, | admit that the new wo-
man, Susan
Then the door was slammed as she
Indignantly left the room.-New York
Press. ....... -.. ...
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-04

had taken her eyes or MN, inat set
tied It. He dropped from his pedestal
to the hoor OF the cage. gathered him
self for the spring and ,as next Instant
was shooting through the air a hlach
and yellow bar of deadly energy,
The impact OF the shock threw Car
men 10 the floor. but, quick as the
Rengal tiger had been. the panther was
! quicker All thought OF jealousy van
lshed at sight Of the attack ON his mis-
tress, Rcrore the tiger could use tooth
or claw the 1.-THE. strong llmhed pan.
/ ther had launched himself right at the
/ tigers throat.
| over and over on the floor Of the
cage the two great eats rolled, ordl,
narlly the panther would have been no
match for the far larger tiger but the
panther Ind caught his grip first, set
Ting his sharp, deep biting teeth In the
tigers throat, This prevented the Il.
ger using his teeth ctfectually. but his
claws, especially those on his strong
hind legs, could be used. Again and
again he struck out with them. ripping
through the panther's skin like soft
glove. Hut he could not shake the
deadly grip Chita had on his throat,
Although he might be torn 10 pieces
by the great claws. Chita meant 10
hold on until he felt hts teeth meet In
his opponents windplpe, And through
all the terrible struggle Dlogenes, the
Numidlan lion, sat on hts pedestal
lazy. good natured. only calmly inter
ested In the life and death fight Of his
tlerce fellow pupils,
When the circus men separated the
two big cats the Bengal tiger was dead.
and the black panther, torn In twenty
places, was dying, Carmen was un.
hurt. except for few slight bruises
caused by her fall on the iioor OF tho
cage, Tom Howard was foremost
among the crowd which had rushed to
the cage. As Carmen placed her hand
VIZ WV hNttA WI WV hih fAhklANS NhV
had died 10 save her Chita opened his
great yellow eyes, uow fast dimmlng
In death. Hut even In death the ruling
passions OF his fierce wild animal ma.
ture held strong. Ills eyes frightened
with affection at the sight Of Carmen.
Then hls glance fell on Tom Howard
The jealous snarl started from deep
down In his throat He half raised his
head: then II sank down. and the black
panther's eyes closed forever
And Diogenes. the big named lion.
sat on his pedestal, calm. nonchalant.
dislnterested, aioof, lie was waiting
for the signal school IL over" II did
not come. Diogcnes waited a little
longer. Then he opened his great jaws
In half suppressed ynwn, dropped TO
the floor OF the exhibition cage and
trotted lazily on 10 the most comforla.
bic corner OF his own cage.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-04

Something must have stung your
dog" said resident OF this city to q
suburhanlte. whom he was visiting Il
few days ago, as he noticed the antics
of large collie which, after swapping
frantieally at flying insect, lowered
his head and carefully licked his right
forepaw,
NO" replied the owner of the dog,
"that Is only little delusion OF his.
When he was puppy u bee stung him
on that foot you see him attending TO,
and ever since he has cherished a
standing grudge against flying insects
Apparently the sight of one not only
arouses his anger but recalls most
vividy his first experience with one,
for each time after running after one,
whether he catches II or not, he stops
and tenderly licks the place where he
was stung two years ago. As far as ]
know he has never been stung since
then." philadelphia Press,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-04
Startling Evidence.

Fresh testimony In great quantity Ia
constantly coming In. declaring DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump-
tlon Coughs and Colds to be un-
equaled. A recent expression from n.
J. Mcfarland Bentorville. Va. serves
as example. He writes: Il had
Bronchitis for three years and doct-
ored all the time without being bene-
fitted. Then began taking DR..
Kings New Discovery. and few bot
ties wholly cured me-" Equally effec-
tive In curing all Lung and Throat
troubles, Consumption, Pneumonia
and Grip. Guaranteed by Chns. Rogers
Druggist. Trial bottles free, regular
sizes soc. and sl.00.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-04
RULING
PASSIONS
BY Edwin J. Webster
Copyright, ie*, by Edwin ]. Webster

Chita, the big black panther, was
growing sullenly. his growl occasion
ally rising TO snarl of exasperated
Jealous rage. His mistress. Carmen
i iainty, pretty, from appearances very
far from being person capable OF
| ruling and restraining the big, fierce
cat animals OF the circus, was standing
In front OF his cage.
| Ordinarily the sight of Carmen caused
the big panther to set up an affection.
ate purrlng, But on the present occa.
sion Tom Howard, the best athlete In
the great circus, was talking to the
pretty Carmen. II was plain even to a
black panther that the interest How.
ard took In Carmen was more than
friendly. It was also plain that Car.
men was far from displeased ut this
interest. And that was the reason the
big panther was growing, for deep
and consuming jealousy OF stalwart
Tom Howard filled Chita's heart.
Just then warning bell rang. This
was the signal for Carmen to get ready
for her great animal school act" Her
scholars were not rosy checked boys
and girls, but very grim looking set
of pupils, consisting OF Chita, the big
Bengal tiger and Diogenes, the sleepy
but big named, strong jawed Numidlan
lion.
In this act each OF the great fellnes
left his own cage and entered a larger
one In which Carmen was seated on
low chair, a small rod. the symbol
Of her authority. In her hand. Chita
trotted willingly into this cage, He
was devoted TO Carmen. and now that
Tom Howard was out of sight there
was nothing TO disturb his good nature.
The Numidian lion walked into the
cage In lazy. nonchalant manner. He
evidently looked on the whole thing
as bore. But he had eaten a good
dinner, felt at peace with the world,
and, anyhow. II would soon be over.
As he took his place he looked at the
crowd with languid curiosity. yawned
and acted like lion who considered a
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-04
THE ROUND ROBIN.
fta origtn, u IL said, Can he Traced
Hack 40 Ancient Greece.

According 20 British naval docu
ments OF the years i,k3S aud iii5n. II
was the custom % seamen Of that day
10 use the round robin as safe and
effective means Of bringing their gricy'
ances before the authorities. A similar
practice existed IN France, but the al
legged origin ol the term "round robin
from rond ruhan. u circular band used
ln the French petitions, ia probably
rallaclous
The term existed In England long be.
fore. with wholly different meaning,
Thus In ncT0nshire round robin"
was small round pancake. and the
sacramcntai wafer was called a round
robin" by i.atlmcr, 1886,
DR.. Tlnhs says that the Idea OF the
round robin has been traced back 10 u
Greek conspiracy against the tyranny
Of the rlsistratlae The Romans had
Il similar custom Of writing the names
Of their guests Or friends In a circle
when anxious not to indicate any indi'
yidual preferences London Standard.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-04
Little Girls, Hard Lot In China.

After the marriage in China girls
have no part with their own family
and no part In the worship of their an
cestors. To have no son means no an.
cestral worship, and the girl is often
sold as daughter-in-llw. Poor PEI
pie buy their sons wives when they
are hut babies, as they can be had then
for q few dollars. These little ones are
usually drudges in the mother-ln-Iaw's
household.
A missionary overheard two women
converslng. One said: II am going to
get o daughter-in-la into the house.
You see, daughter-in-law is no more
expense than servant. If | curse or
beat servant she leaves. but you can
beat a daughter-in-law and get obedI-
ence, sand your work will be done rs
yol Wish 1t" The other replied. Just
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-12-04

A Lesson In Boxing.

"What. are you going to do, Henry 7
asked Mrs Uptodate as her husband
unwrapped pair Of boxing gloves,
I'm going to give Willie some les
sons In self defense" he answered
Every boy should know how to take
care of himself in an emergency. Come
ON. Willie. | won't hurt you"
Twenty minutes later Mr., Uptodate
returned. with hand up to his face,
Get me piece of raw meat to put
on my eye and some arnica," he said
"Why, you don't mean to say that
Willie
mo. | don't. OF course | don't. I've
discovered that the only way to teach
that boy Is with a strap.'-New York
Press,