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The colored American., 1904-08-13
THE FIFTEENTH ANNUAL CAMP
MEETING AT MINERAL GROVE.

There will be a campmeeting at Min
eral Grove, from August IA, to August
%, and it viii be a two weeks and
three Sunday meeting, closing on Sun
day, August %. The camp meeting is
held under the auspices Of Rockville,
and Laytonsville Circuits, Washington
District, Washington Conference. It
will be held at the usual cool, pietur-
esque and convenient grounds stu
ated near the railroad station at Wash
ington Grove Arrangements have
been made for conveyances to meet all
trains There will be services every
day, love feasts. union experience
meetings, union prayer meetings, and
a general revival meeting. Some OF
the ablest ministers OF Washington
Conference will be present at these diff
ferent meetings, and special music has
been arranged. The Committee OF Ar
rangements consists OF Joseph Duvau,
general manager. ]. H. Bailey, See'y;
Frank T. Duvall, J. W. Kicks, S. G.
Grant and James Ross, General Com
mittee.
The colored American., 1904-08-13
STRIKERS AND STRIKE BREAK
ERS.

Strikers and strike breakers, like
corporations and trust combinations
conducted in restraint OF trade, are
new fOrses In the social order, for
which adequate laws of control and
regulation have not been made, but
which will be made, as it is not con-
ceivable that the public will much Ion
ger allow itself tC be victimized by
oranized capital on the one hand and
organized labor onthe other
The Negro strike breakers in the
Chicago stock yards were handy
with the gum" when assaulted by un-
ion strikers last week 1t is the con-
eeded right OF a man to defend him
self when he is assailed and is fearful
The colored American., 1904-08-13
THE NEGRO AS STRIKE BREAKER.

The strike is about broken in this
city, with the loss on the side Of the
strikers. The packers have found
that they can easily fill the places
with competent laborers One of the
benefcent results of the strike has
been that many Negroes have secured
good places at large wages. The pack
ers have decided to employ any man
that can do the work regardless of the
unions. Heretofore the unions have
been able to prevent Negroes becoming
butchers. They are not allowed to do
any thing out side Of their line Of
work. Still some were able to learn
enough about the work to go in at
this time and do competent work.
Some of the men get as much as s5
per day, with board.
There has been some disturbance
since the strikers realized that they
had failed, but the officers Of the law
have been firm in their enforcement
of the law.
There is some doubt as to the wis
dom of taking from the Negroes the
authority TO bear arms, but if the Off
GERS can protect them and will do so
there will be no complaint.-The Kan
sas Record.
The colored American., 1904-08-13

TIE Amphions! The Amphions. The
Amphions,
Another delightful Outing and the
last for this season. Saturday, Aug
ust goth Monumental Orchestra. 7.eO
o'clock sharp.
The colored American., 1904-08-13

The Negro is again in evidence as
strikebreaker. This time in the pack
ing houses of Illinois. Denied a right
menial labor, barred from the factory
and the mill by the selfish policy of
the labor unions, it is only natural
that he attempts to improve such haz-
ardous opportunities as come wit
great Industrial disturbances.
When the demands Of the regular
workman for tn, restoration Of a dis
charged fellow laborer, for higher
wages, or any one CT the thousand and
one things, which may cause a strike,
are met with a refusal, the works are
closed and the Negro is called upon to
break the strike. He suffers the
"slings and arrows of outrageous for
tune" is mobbed on going and return
ing from work, his food and water
may be poisoned, as was done at HON.
stead during the great strike, and for
what? The strike is no sooner declared
off and conditions again become nor
NAL, than he is supplanted by the very
men whose acts of violence may have
cost the manufacturer and the state
thousands of dollars and the COM
munity many precious lives. His mis-
sion is filed; the strike is broken and
he must return to the wheelbarow,
the pick and the shovel. 1t is ever
thus and Chicago will be no aYceDfiO1
Charleston Advocate.
The colored American., 1904-08-13

Rone capital stock
he hank commenced business April 1889 and from that time down
stock the humble
opened business 1889 the deposits
volume OF business transacted S.
Bank
Richmond
other banks
Off
nond Va Row. W. l. Taylor, President; R T. Hil Cashier.
ESATE 6PARTNEETThe
the amount of situated
buildings used dwellings,
and the association N
MERCANTILE AND INDUSTRIAL
of the State Virginia I4h
Wholesale and ret sell
cotrl hotels manufacturing establishments and do Business Tn
Mr. A W. Holmes and Mr. T W Taylor is clerk
=; Va Portsmouth, Va; OF ths
Richmond,
three delivery and during did $4,000 worth
The Jordan
N Second RichH Association
oad the plans and recommendations ~ l. Taylor it
m
wanted
ot0 rs s% s9 form
h % @ .Se 9 ua3s a ssda @ MRs1 Ven aedHs 894
va me historic na1 atS
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FOr tfom.o sNOhsv
The colored American., 1904-08-13

ROOMS FOR RENT-Lieht. airy
rooms fer rent Inquire 14Os 18th
street z ".
The colored American., 1904-08-13

REGALIA-Ths members of the Foun,
taiHs and Rosebuds Of the organization
wear No expensive regalia. The rega-
liza Of the organization is simple and It's
cost viii be in the easy reach Of al,
costing from 10 cents to s.. The same
is made by thu organization in " lat is
known as the Regalia Department.
THE 81 RIEeS RAEk-In March, 1853,
there was granted by the Legislature Of
Virginia q charter to the Savings Bank
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19
"RooTING" FOR HIS SUCCESS.
He Wasn't Wasting Any Time, but
He Was Taking nm Easy
Way to Hurry.

ut is an impossibility," said the late
John Robert Proctor, head of the civil
service commission, relates the New
York Times, ito be stern to a negro SER
want or a child. Their Establishments
and are above all rules.
Il made up my mind firmly many
times to get rid Of a colored man in my
employ who would persist in lettering
about instead Of attending to important
business. One day he was dispatched
on an errand which ought to have taken
him about thirty minutes. He was gone
over two hours. Earnest inquiry
brought forth information that he had
been seen an hour before with a colored
preacher. At last had something def
mite in the way Of evidence. Whe he re-
turned | called him to my office.
Now, sir" said l, what do you mean
by wasting time in this way?"
Il amt been a-wasting none of your
magnitudinous time, Massa Proctor"
Eyes, you have"
"'Deed l hain't." He bowed humbly.
you're a shiftless fellow; but | hope,
sir, you're not going to tell me a lie"
ooh, Massa Proctor! De Lawd knows
what hei-ne-ous high crime has l did
now?". He was limp with fear.
You've been gossiping away the
governments valuable time with your
'colored preacher" :.
mo, Massa Proctor. I swear by de
soul of Abraham Lincoln faint so. Hope
to die if it isn't true what l say. Imet de
parson of de Baptist church, and | says,
Use gwine on a most imp%ortentous err
rand for Massa Proctor, l is and he
says, We'll, IL OATS so we'd better ask
de blessin' of de Almighty, for Massa
Proctor needs and deserves it, and Mas
sa Proctor, we wuz prayin' for success
In your undertaken all this time"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19
Trying ont Lard.

Instead of trying out lard the old way.
first make what is called white I've.
Fill a large dinner pot half full of good
hard wood ashes, v with cold water.
let come to a holland when settled turn
off and strain. Use from one to two cup
fuls of this for a large kettle of fat. Add
but 9. little fat at time, and cut in small
pieces. When done 1t will be clear and
there will be no Squeezing The rough
lard will be as white and clear as any.
Orange Judd Farmer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19
FROM PARIS TO l
An international Meeting TO Arrange
for Direct Train Service Be-
tween the Cities.

According to the Boersen Courier, a
meeting was recently held in Vienna to
arrange for direct service between west
ern Europe and Picking, China. The
meeting was attended by representa-
tives of Russia, English, French, Bull
garian, Dutch and German railroads. It
was decided to run a train de luxe from
London and Paris via Berlin and War
saw to the Chinese capital, beginning
May, 1904. The Russian government
will arrange to simplify passport and
customs regulations for through pas
sengers to minimize delays and formal
tiles. 1t is the purpose of those partici-
pating in this movement to make it pos
sible for passengers to book in London
or Paris to China without change. An
other interesting item connected with
the arrangements is the issuing of a
round-trip ticket, first class, for $204
which permits the traveller to make the
trip both ways by rail or one way by
rail and the other by water. The trip
by rail is to be made in IL days. The
tickets are to be good on the ships of
all companies voyaging around Asia,
and permission is to be granted to stop
off at any port at which the ship calls,
with the privilege of taking another
ship.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19
Almond AIorIsse.

Make a sugar strip of two cupfuls OF
g~ranulated sugar and four cupfuls of
water; boil Is minutes and skim. Chip
the thin yellow rind from a lemon, add
this to the strip with half a cupful of
the lemon juice and let simmer slowly
for an hour. Strain and let itcool, then
turn into a freezer with the whites of
three eggs u~nbeaten. Turn the dasher
evenly and regularly and scrape down
the sides occasionally as the ice freezes.
When partially frozen stir in a pound
of sweet almonds, blanched, dried and
shaved very thin or crushed fine. Freeze
solid, then turn into a mold and pack in
ice and salt.-Washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19
Stuffed Apples.

Stuffed appres, prepared as follows,
are recommended by the Home Science
Magazine, and will doubtless be well
coined by the Apple Consumers league:
Wipe and core several apples. Chop fine
an equal amount of pecans and stoned
dates, or seeded raisins, season with Gin
namon or mace and sweeten to taste.
Do not forget a dash of salt. Fill the
core cavities with the mixture, sprinkle
the outside of the apples with sugar and
pour in water to cone half way over the
apples. They should be placed close to-
gether in a granite baking pan. Let
them bake slowly, basting frequently,
until tender. Remove to a dish for serv-
ing and pour the juice over them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19
CITY DIRECTORY.

day evening. Counsellor Mrs. jimmie
Platt, Secretary Charles Quincy, 4a4
State st.
Degree of Pocohontas-I. o. r. ii.
Meets every I'd and--A-Ssiday at City Hall
Mrs. G.. Steinmetz, P~ocohontas. Mn.
William Greenleaf, C. of r. Mrs. P. Erick-
son, C. of w. IA
F. and A. M. Raritan Lodge No. 81
Regular Communications and. and 4th.
Thursdays, Odd Fellows Hall, Smith Street
C.. +. Hall, w. NJ; c. X. Seaman. Secg.s
High Street.
F. Of A. Court Amboy No. IS. meets 1t
K. Of ?. Hall, first and third "Wednesday.
Frank Rhodecker, Chief Ranger, E.
Dalton Fin. Sec., es New Brunswick ave.
F. of A. Court Standard No. III meets
in Odd Fellows Hall ? and q Wednesday.
James II. Devery Chief Ranger, William
I. Mayor, Fin. Sec'y 70 Washington 1t.
G. A. II. Major James II. Dandy Past
No. <3. w. H. Salmon Commander;
Inp'd o. r. M. Pc Ambo Tribe No. IS
Council Sleep every Thursday. Peter
Axeen, Sachem, Hans s. Smith, c. Off.
Andrew Jensen =. OF w. f4
Ira B. Tice Lodge No. 200 Railroad
Trainmen, meet every Ist and grid Sunday
Knights of Pythias Hall Cor. Smith and
High streets. T. J. Griffin Master Robt.
Mulvaney Secretary, Charles Miller Tres
urer.
l. o. of F., Court Keasbey, No. 3s67.
Meets end and 4th Monday of every month,
K. of c . Hall, corner Smith and Rector
streets. G. w. Fithian, Chief Ranger
H. E. Pickersgill, Secretary, " Lewis st.
l. o. Q. F. Lawrence Lodge. No. 90
Meets Odd Fellows Hall, Smith street
every Friday night. w. A. Mccoy
N. G.;F L. Harrington, Sec'y., Brighton
Ave. Is
1. o. of F. Court Perth AmBoy, No.
3o43. Meets K. OF P. Hall, High and
Smith Streets, every Ist and grid Tuesdays.
Peter Poulsen, &C. r.. TLos. Maher, r
S., 500 State Street
JE. o. u. A. M. Middlesex Council N
O.. Meets every I'd and 9th Wednest.
in City Hall. Charles Quincy, Counsel
G. M. Adair, Recording Secretary
Madison Az.
X. of P. algonquin Lodge, No.
Meets every Monday X. of P. Hall S
and High Streets. Fred Waters, c.
Chris Meshrow, X. of r. nd S.
X. of C. San Salvador, Council. Mel
every cd and 4th Wednesday in X. Of.
Hall, Smith and Rector Street. w
Growney, G. X; Recording Bec4
Richard A. Bolger, r24 Market Street.
X. of G.. E. Meets in Odd FelloA
Hall, Smith street, every Tuesday niei
Bath, Noble Grand; Frank B. Re
Keeper OF Records, I2o Mechanic street.
P. o. S. OF A., Washington Camp, II
70. Meets every second and fourth Tht
day X. of P. Hall, cor. High and Sm
street Fred Waters, President; M. Mi
Secretary, 2Io Oak street.
R. A. Middlesex Council: No. I'll
Odd Fellows Hall, Smith Str
every second and fourth Tuesday. A.
Hope Regent, w.. III. Moores Seci
60 Jefferson Street.
St. Patrick's Alliance meets ard Thugs
day in every month, in X, of @ HaisJ
N. CLARK, Pres. Dennis Conklin,s Secretary,
w. o. w. Perth Amboy Camp No. 10.
meets at City Hall Ist and ard Wednesday.
W. P. Bradley G.. O., Emil Warter Clerk.
10 Market Street
Wood Choppers Of America meet FIRST
in every month in City Halif VII
liam Sandbeck, M. w. c. Frank Rodecker
IL East avenue, Keeper Of Leaves.
Washington Literary Club meets ia Tn
on Hall ADELAIDE Building, on the Secon
of Zach Month At 3 e'eifrE
John Clark. resident.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19
Austrian skins for United states.

Trieste exports q considerable guam
tity of sheep and goat skins to the
United States. These skins, a large por-
ton of which is bought in the Balkan
states, have to be specially assorted for
the American market, as our tanners
will not accept inferior goods. Attempts
made by a number of irresponsible deal
ers to underbid old and reliable firms
in the American market and then re-
coup themselves by sending Indifferent
~ assorted goods have been the cause
of considerable friction between sellers
and buyers. Unusually favorable offers
in this line of business should always be
viewed with suspicion by American tan
ners.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19
CHURCHES.


Beth Mordecai, Hobart Street. Pastor,
Rev. S. E. Soloman Friday, service at
surdown; lect ure at 8.I5 p. m. Saturday,
S.o3 a. m, Sunday School S.45 a. m.
Congregational (Swedish)-Gordon st.
Pastor, Theodore Englund-Sunday Ser
vices TO-. 80 a. m. 7.5o p. m. Sunday School
8. 3oa. m.
First Perth Amboy, Hebrew Mutual Aid
Society, Elm Street, P. Joselson, Trustee.
Services Friday 6 to 7 P. m. Saturday
$50 a. M, sop. m.
Percy r. Professionally Services, 10 and
and 10. go |. m. and 7.3o P. M. Sunday
school 2. 80 p. m. B. Y. P. U. Friday. 3.45
p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7.45
p. m.
First Presbyterian, Market st and City
Hall Park, Pastor, Rev. Harlan G. Men
denhall d. D.. Sunday services, 10. 80 a
IN. and 100 p. m. Sunday School o.3o a.
M, 2.3o p. M, Junior C. E. $3.50 p. m.
Y. P. sc. E. $40 p. m. Prayer meeting
Wednesday 7.45 P. m.
Grace English Lutheran. Smith Street
Pastor, Rev. E. J. Keuling. Sunday Ser
vices 10. 80 a. m, 7.3op. m. Sunday School
$50 p. m.
Methodist (Danish) Madison Ave and
Jefferson ST., Pastor, Rev. A. Ilansc 4.
m. Epworth League, 3.45 P. m, Sunday
nesday and Friday at 7.45 p. m.
Holy Cross E-piscopal-Washington and
tombstone sts.-Rev.F. p. Willes, priest in
charge-Sunday Services HOO a. m. and
7.3o p m Sunday School @. 90 a. m.
Our Savior Lutheran Dgnish) State st.
Rev. V. B. Skov, pastor. Sunday services
1850 a. m. and 7.3o P. m. Sunday
School 2.3o p. IN.
Simpson Methodist--High and Jefferson
SITS. Pastor, Rev. S. Trevena Jackson,
AM. Sunday services ego and 10. 80
a. m. and 7. 80 p. M; Sunday school, ago
p, M; Epworth League, ego p. M; Prayer
meeting, Wednesday, 7.45 p. m.; Bible
training class, Friday, 7.3o P. M; Young
Cleaners. Friday, 4.3o p. M; Junior Ep-
worth League, Friday, 100 p. m.
St. Mary,s Roman Catholic, Center St.
Rev. b. T. O'Connell, pastor; Rev. S. A.
Mitchell and Rev. T. F. Blake, assistants.
Sunday services 100 $50, $50 and 10. As
a. m. 1880 p. IN. Sunday School ago p.
III.
st. Paul's German Church-South First
street-Pastor Rev. Jacob Cams. Services
every Ist and grid Sunday of the month.
Sunday School every Sunday at 2 O'Clock.
St. Stephens Roman Catholic (Polish(--
State St. Rev. J. Ziellnsk, pastor. Sun.
day services, 800, 10. 30 a. m. Vespers,
400 p. m. Sunday School 3.3op. m.
ST. Stephens Lutheran (Danish) Broad
St. Pastor Rev. J. Christianson. Sunday
services 10. 90 a. m. and 7.3o P. m. Sun
day School 3 P. m.
St. Peters Episcopal-Rector 81. RcctJr,
Rev. !. L. Lancaster. Sunday services
10, 80 a. m. and 7.3o p. m. Sunday School
ago P. m.
w. C. T. U.-Meets at AZ Smith st. ev-
cry Sunday at 4 P. IN.
LODGES.
A. O. U. W. Meets odd Fellows Hall,
Smith Street list. and sd. Mondays. f..
d. Hull, M. W.;J. S. Phillips. Sec'y.,
! Kearney Ave.
B. P. o. E. No. 1874. Meets X. of c..
Hall, corner Smith and Rector Street Ist.
and ard. Tuesdays. DIR. Frank Crowther,
E. r.; W. A. Crowel, Sec'y., Gordon
C. L. B. Father Quinn Council No. IS.
2dand 4th Tuesdays every Month
in X. of G. Hall. William liallahan, sec
y, Of L. Meet in City Hal, every Mon
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19
FRED'K w. HossFELD.


Stranger-In what part of your new
country is the population densest?
Settler-Up north Of here.
"Why, l., had understood there were
people in that locality"
There are. But they're English
Baltimore News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19

The late duke Of Cleveland, on being
told that his stepson, Lord Rosebery,
was going TO marry Miss Hannah Roth
child, remarked: 81 do not know the
lady, but l hear her family are
well-to-Go in the city!"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19

Wife--You seem toasindp something
very interesting in that paper. What
are you reading?
Husband-The Woman's Page.
well, | am glad you have at last
awakened to the vast Importance Of
woman's place in civilization"
Yes, indeed. I've struck some
mighty fine cooking recipes."-N. Y.
Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19
Anxious to HEN.

He latter the honeymoon)-Has you
father said anything about helping to
provide a home for us?
She-Oh, yes, indeed. He said when
we had d home of our own he would buy
me i cookbook and allow mother To
come and teach mo how to use i, even
II II took q year.-N. x. Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19
The Truth Comes ONT.

Wife-You deliberately deceived me
when you asked me to marry you.
Hnsband-I did nothing of the sort.
Wife-Yes, you did. You told me
that you were quite well off.
H~usband-Yes, and so l was; but 1
was foolish enough to imagine l would
be better off with a wife.-Cincinnati
Enquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19

Tactless.
The Grasshopper-What was tho
matter with poor Papa Spider. Why
did he kill himself? AZ
The Potato Bug-Why, his wife Isl
woman of no tact. When he came
home the other night she blurted out
that the children all needed new shoes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19

The checks which pass through the
London clearing house in six week are
more than equal in amount to all the
coin in the world.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19

Mrs. Kaller-And are these really your
ancestors?
Mrs, Nuritch--Sure! If you don't be-
lieve it I'll show you the artists re-
ceipted bill.-Philadelphia Ledger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19

If the frosting for cakes cracks when
cut, make it by adding one tcagpoonful
of sweet cream to each unbeaten egg.
Beat all together and add sugar until as
stiff as can be stirred.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19
OYer1,ead Trailer

George Westinghouse warmly advo-
Gates the overhead trolley rather than
any of the other forms of electric
transmission for transportation pur-
poses.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19

Capt. Fritz-Egger, a Swiss cavalry
officer, has invented a method of hol Sc
shoeing by fastening the shoe to the
hoof with metallic bands.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19
The First years gggssIs-

The First Years s Yss-
+ Interesting; to Tie public, to see
how IL will be conducted 10 the
owher, To sire how they will DO re-
csivpd. From the amount Of work
done we a. We come TO the ecnolu-
/ sion that the public is eatis fled
that it has had value received.
and apprt ciatcs faif dealing and
courteous treatment. Soliciting a
continuance tf your patronage
along these lines. We rAmain. yours
respectfully, LUPU0N q BBsHNhLI.,
Granite and Marble Dealers, New
Bttis#wick Ave. PERTH huFbog
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19
;ALeS0AR OF LOCAL EVENTS

Feb. 10, 19-Baznar in Simpson M. E.
church.
Fob. 19.-Braga's 9Th annual masque.
rade ball, Braga Hall.
Feb. 22-Concert in Baptist church,
auspices Ladies' Aid Society.
May A, 5-Bazaar, st. Stephens DAN
ish Lutheran church.
Aug. 18-Excursion, Court Amboy 5S,
Foresters of America.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-19

The men who have made the larges,
fortunes in business are those who
have been the most extensive adver-
Users
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
HOW TO WIN A HUSBAND.

Woman's sphere in this 7oth century ia not limited any more than is mans. She can occupy almost any business position or profession, and yet the popular view of womanhoed is that she beet fits the nosi. tion of wife and mother and head of the household. Every girl should know her heart and also know that her wonanIv system is equal to the strain of marriage If girl IS nervous and irritable ten chances to one 1t IS due to some trouble peculiar flo wornanhood
 Cupid has no place in a girls heart if she is nervous and irritable, feels dragged down, worn out for no reason that she can think of. The weak back, dizzy spells and black circles about the eyes are only syrnp toms. Go to the source of the trouble and correct the irregulaTity. Stop the drains on the wotnanly system and the other symptoms will disappear. T'iis can be done easily and intelligently. So sure of 1t Is the Worlds DispensaTy Medical Asso- vorite Prescription, that they offer Ssoo reward for women who cannot be cured of leucorrhe0, female weakness, prolapsus, or falling of the womb. All they ask Is fair and reasonable trial of their means of cure.
 rAfter confinement gained no strength. , writes Mrs. A. Davis, of Sweetwater, Ala. 0Eveu when my baby was a month old could hardly do any work. don't know what to call the disease: had weak feeling in the pit Of my stomach, felt miserable all over. l was sick three months and a lady friend told me to tTX Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as 1t had done her so much good. did so and after taking years ago and have had DO return of the dis ease. Am very thankful for the remedy. cannot praise your Favorite Prescription enough. It is a wonderful medicine for women.
 Dr. Pierce's Pellets are gently laxative.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-02
Towing the auto home.

latest French pattern and requires the personal attention of an imported chauffeur. Even the fluid used to run this most aristocratic machine comes from afar in carefully packed bottles, and 1t is odorless and clear. One pleas ant morning the oil had run out, and the chauffeur anxiously awaited the ar rival of a fresh supply. When 1t came in a small keg he promptly knocked off the head and filled the machine hur- riedly, for he was late, and quite a large party of guests were waiting
 The machine started well, but soon be- gan to show signs of slowing up, and finally the whole concern came to a dead stop four miles from nowhere. In vain the highly educated chauffeur crawled under the machine and peered and pried. The whole party had to get into a wagon and tow the auto home And 1t was only there at lunch. when the owner asked for some of the new maple sirup which had been sent to him from the farm of friend and when he found the particularly fine sirup all gone, that the truth came out. In the semidarkness of the stable and in his haste the Frenchman had simply filled the machine with maple sirup!