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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
NEWS ITEMS.

W. A. Johnson, manager Of the S.
8. White dental sworks, at Princes
Bay, is very i'll at the Hotel Castleton,
at Stapleton.
Miss Alice Edwards has resigned
her position in New York, and twill
reside in T~ottenville.
The big pile of ashes from the ferry
boat Warren, which have been piled
on Bentley street for the last year,
are being carted away.
Adam Wells. of West Brighton, wal
a Tottenville visitor yesterday.
/ Madame Abbie Clarson Totten, o.
New York, is in Tottenville for a few
days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
PROFITS FROM CEMETERY.
Sum of 100000 Received by the Mas
sachusetts horticultural so-
ciety Since 1881.

So much curiosity was awakened by
the statement made at the annual meet
ing Of the Massachusetts, Horticultural
society that the society had received
more than $500, 900 from the Mount Au-
burn cemetery corporation that it was
decided to give out an explanation Of
why the money was paid.
1t appears that in 1929 there was not
an ornamental cemetery in the world,
and several Boston men, including DAM
lei Webster and Edward Everett, feltthe
seed of beautifully laid out burial
place. BY 1881 the idea had taken shape,
after having been presented to the Horti-
cultural society, to which all the men
belonged.
forms about the central part of Mount
Auburn, was bought, and was conse-
Grated on September "a of the same year.
Friction arose, however, between the
cemetery committee and the Horticul-
tural society proper, SO that in 1884 the
two had to separate.
The terms of the separation provided
that the proceeds of the sale of any lots
in the 70 acres should be divided be-
tween the society and the cemetery COM
mittee, one-quarter to the society and
three-quarters to the Mount Auburn cor
poration.
1t was thus that the $500, 900 has been
turned over to the Horticultural society
by the Mount Auburn committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
EXCURSION PLANNED.

Jr. o. U. A. M. met at Theodore
Quackenboss' Thursday night and de-
cided to run their excursion to Coney
Island instead of Newburg, July IA.
The reason they changed their mind
was because they could not get the
boat to that place the day they want
ed to have the excursion. The steam
boat Taurus has been chartered. They
will probably reach the Island early
in the afternoon and leave about 8
o'clock for home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
ABLAzE WITH
Son of a Poor Charwoman I'm Vienna
Found Precious stones Worth
a Fortune.

How q poor charwoman, Frau
Blaschek, came into possession Of a
large number of valuable diamonds,
which she had had for the most part
set, pawned or given away, came out
when the woman and her son were ar
rested by the police.
Last August Herr Lachmann, a court
jeweler, sent away by parcel post a
packet containing 308 diamonds, worth
100000. These never reached their
destination and the mystery of their dis
appearance was only lately cleared up.
Frau Blaschek's son confessed that he
found the precious packet In a rail-
way al and gave 1t to his mother.
The charwoman was remarkably lib
eral with the jewelry. To the godmoth-
err of one of her children she gave three
stones, and on her sister (also a char
woman) and her niece she bestowed 16
diamonds each, after having had them
set in gold. 1t was this display of jew
elry which led to the suspicious of the
police and the woman's arrest.
She herself possessed five rings, three
pairs of earrings, a necklace and a
pendant cross, all richly set with dia-
monds, and these she usually hid in
her bed. She sold 81 stones to a jew
eler, giving another dozen as presents
to his children She explained that
they were gifts from a relative in Chi
cago.
When Frau Blaschek was taken into
custody there were still in her pos
session So large and 80 small unset
hrilInnfn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
NEW ALARM BOXES.

Yesterday afternoon the Fire De-
partment had men at work putting up
two new fire alarm boxes in Totten-
vile. Box. No. ~ will be at Eureka
Place aud Broad way, while box No. 81
will be at Amboy and Hopping ave-
nues. The poles on which all the
boxes have been placed are being
painted black with q streak of red
above and below the boxes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
SOUTH AMBOY
NEWS ITEMS.


Miss Annie Kvist will spend Sunday
at South River with relatives.
Miss t. DeGraw, of Main street, Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Frank Parker
and family, at Washington, D. @.
There is to be another Italian chris
teniug on John street, Sunday.
The P. r. r. tug Newport got
caught in ice in the Staten Island
sound and broke her rudder. She is
in dry dock for repairs.
Snow appears to be a very unwel-
come visitor 10 many people in Dor
ough, Judging by the ordinations
when it made its appearance again
last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Wallis returned
home Thursday night from a delight
full wedding trip to and from Bermuda
and have taken up housekeeping at
his fathers house on Broadway.
Philip Danger, of Broadway, had a
chase after his hat, which blew off his
head just as he was about to board n
trolley IA daring the high wind
Wednesday. He caught it neal Kelly s
corner and the Cur was kept waiting
for him.
Miss Mae Roddy, of David street,
raturnad hona from n u;,;t ~ Do.5oo
town, Friday.
Mrs. John Cotrell, of Perth Aiuboy,
called on Mrs. T. s. Welsh, of Gather
inc street, and other friends in this
borough yesterday.
Mrs. Alonzo Grace. of Old Bridge.
vas q borough visitor last night.
The Jr. o. U. A. M. had an initia-
tion last night.
Mrs. Mary Dykes, of Catherine
street. has returned home from n
weeks visit at Arlington.
The prayer meeting in the Baptist
church, Thursday night, was we'll
attended and there will soon be some
more candidates for baptism, it Is ex-
peoted.
Miss Mollie Hogan, of Augusta
street, has returned home after spend
ing a week with Miss Julia Killoran,
of Jersey City.
The Citizen states that Mrs. Joe
Sexton vas held up by two hound dogs
near the Pennsylvania depot when en-
route for the cars for Bordentown.
Another member Of the Sexton family
was held up by two hound dogs in
precisely. the same manner one Sunday
evening on Broadway and on another
evening the same dogs crossed Broad
way and attacked her, when their
master called them into his store.
The lady was very much frightened
the last time. Only one of the dogs
seemed savage. That one went for q
man and came very near getting shot.
AS they are valuable dogs they ought
to be kept mp and away from harm
and from doing harm.
Miss Alice Donovan. of this borough,
and Mr.. William Jamison, of New
Brunswick, attended a play at Short
ridges theatre in New Brunswick,
Monday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
PRICE OF BREAD AND ROLLS

There has heon much talk in Totter-
Vile Of late about the price of bread
and rolls being raised one cent higher,
but at the present time, as far as a
News reporter could learn, no change
will be made unless flour again takes
a sudden jump skyward.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS.

Saturday night the choral society of
the M. E. church will meet at Isaac
Slover's, on Main street, to make
arrangements for a social or entertain
ment to be held within the next three
weeks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
REAL ESTATE.

BRICK HOUSE, CORNER High and
Gordon SITS. Price So, 1000. Terms
to suit. Lot 66x120, ten rooms, all
improvements. A. M. johnson. SO
Water st. 4264-12-12-o.e e. W.. If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
OBITUARY.

Chris, the twin baby of Nj. and
Mrs. Yep Johnson, of Maxville, died
at Mrs. Chris Swenson's with bron-
chitis. 1t is to be buried this after
noon at 2 O'Clock In Christ church
cemetery. J. J. Scully is funeral
director.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27

FOR SAnE-FOUR lots on Market
st.. near Goodwin. Address "Real
Estate" Evening News.
1987-11-1O-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
Holy Comforter.
AUTOMOBILE CLUB.

At the meeting of the newly organ
lied Richmond Borough Automobile
Club, held Thursday night. at Hugots
Hotel, st. George, q committee was
appointed to draw up a set OF bylaws
and resolutions. The club expects to
have some great runs through Staten
Island this veal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
TO INCREASE WHITE WINGS.

There is some talk of increasing the
force of white wings in the Street
Cleaning Department of Staten Island.
1t is said that the work this summer
will be very heavy and many more
men needed to do the work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
A POUND SOCIAL.

Tuesday night the ladies of the con-
gregation of the Princess Bay chapel
will hold a pound sociable in the
chapel. Every member who attends
will bring a pound of son ething, and
this will be auctioned OFF to the high
est bidder. 1t is expected that a neat
sum will be cleared.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
SECOND ANNUAL SMOKER.

The second annual smoker Of Con-
stltution Hook and Ladder Company
No. 1, of Richmond Valley, will be
held in the truck house on March II,
st. Patrick's Day. An entertainment
will help pass the hours away. Sup
per will be served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
AFTER DREDGING CONTRACT.

A number of dredging contractors
have called OH D. q. Chase the last
few days for the purpose of inspecting
the p. r. R. slips to enable them to
put in a bid for the dredging which Is
to be done. Mr.. Chase escorted them
around and gave them particulars.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27

The Evening News is on sale at Ost-
burgs' Al Main street, and at John
Boss Hotel, formerly John Kall's
stand. Extra copies Of the News and
all NewYork. papers can always be Be-
cured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. invited me to come
over and break bread with him tonight.
Mrs. Wederly-Are you going?
Wederly-Not me. l understand his
wife does her W baking.-Chicagc
Daily News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
GOOSE Here and Alrond.

Patience see in Germany the goose
! is the most popular fowl.
sPatrice-Well, in some fashionable
circles the goose seems very popular
here.-Yonkers Statesman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
WORK AT SOUTH AMsoY.

Many terra Gotta workers of this
place have accepted positions in the
Swan Hill Terra Gotta Works at South
Amboy. The work at that factory
seems to be brisk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
In Ho.pitnI Pnrlance.

Visitor calling on friend In hospital)
Sorry to find you here. old chap. Bad
ly hurt?
Patient-Yes. | am afraid I am. l
heard the doctor say | was q beautiful
case."-Stray Stories.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
Sure Death,

Scientist Cat railroad restaurant)-
Do you know, sir, that rapid eating is
slow suicide?
Drummer-It may be; but on this road
slow eating Is staryation.-N. Y. Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27

And do you think" he asked. that
men progress after death?"
We'll" she replied, IF they don't IL
would almost seem useless for some OF
them to die ."-Chicago Record-Herald
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
W@oeppRrDer
CHURCHES.
Methodist.

On Sunday morning Rev. NJ. W.
Wouer will preach on " The All Sufilc-
iency of God" and in the evening
his sermon will be the second Of a
series upo the "Men and Women OF
the Bible"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27

Women are not permitted to be M
ployed as barmaids O in shops where
liquor is sold in any capacity in Ben
gal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
Too Far Away.

They say there are people on Mars. way up
there.
Perhaps it is true, but l really don't care.
For l find as l view our own %populous
sphere
I'll never know haf of the people down
here.
washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
Tar on Dress MatcriaI.,

To remove tar from any dress ma
%terials, cover the space with a little but
ter; let it stand awhile, then sponge OH
with warm wafer and soap.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
Mnde Much of Irimsslf.

Simple-I didn't think that Sharp
would have lent himself 10 such
game.
Movable didn't lend himself, h
was bought.-Ally Sloper.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
HELP WANTED

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. driver, must
be quick at delivery, acquainted
with the suburbs of this city and well
recommended. Steady position and
good wage to the right man. Address
A. News Office.
5O99-2-25-tf.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
CHURCHES.
South Baptist.

Morning subject tomorrow is "A
Successful Church" Evening sub.
iect, Difficulties and how 10 Meet
Preaching services 10. 30 and
1870; Sunday School $50; Y. P. s.
U. E., {. 45. Midweek prayer meeting,
also monthly covenant meeting on
Wednesday evening at s O'Clock.
Holy Comforter.
The service in the Holy Comforter
church, at E~ltingville, tomorrow. will
be al follows: Preaching by the pas
tor in tho morning at 10. 40 O'Clock.
Sunday school at $50. The evening
service at Z. As.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
w S

A certain class of men. we guess.
Are very much like drums.
From heads that hide most emptiness
The greatest uproar comes.f
-Philadelphia Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27

Less than seven per cent Of the
power used in manufacturing plants In
the United States Is electric.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
cremation In Germnnv.

III all the crematories Of Germany
there was increased activity last year.
Gotha led with 274 cases.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27

Where the Good People Are.
If tombstones are truthful, the eeme-
teries contain more good people than
ever lived.-Chieago Daily News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27

Most of the people of the metropolis
would rather die in New York than
live elsewhere.-Fort Worth Record.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27

WANTED-MEN OR WOMEN local
representatives for a high class
magazine. Large commissions. Cash
prizes. Write J. N. Trainer, 80 East
Washington Square, New York, N. Y.
50l6-2-17-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27

Boiled cabbage is much sweeter
when the water is changed in boiling.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
london HospitnIa.

More than ]. 1000, 900 people are treated
n the hospitals Of London each year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27

BOILER AND ENGINE for sale at a
bargain. S~turtevant 10 horse power
steam engine and boiler in A 1 condi-
ton, cost $500, will sell for $3.50. In
use 8 years. Address o. D., News
Office. 9-12-ff
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-WELL established groc-
/ ery business, doing a good cash
business, must sell by April 1st, own
er going to leave city. Call News
Office. 5127-2-26-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27

A THOROUGHLY COMPETENT
bookkeeper and Office man is open
for engagement. M. B. A., Evening
News office. 2-19-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27

YOUNG MAN, 18, bright and will.
ing to work, would like apprentice
ship to learn trade. Smith, II Wood
bridge road. 2-23-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
ROOMS FOR RENT

ROOM TO LET-Suitable for two and
all modern improvements, with or
without board. 212 High st.
5128-2-26.2t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27

FOR SALE-High Grade 10 horse
power steam engine and boiler.
Second hand. Excellent condition.
Manufacturer, care Of Evening News.
4-8-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-27
WANTED

A BRIGHT YOUNG man would like
position as wagon man OF driver.
References furnished Address A..
Jcr Q ison 81 Woodbridge Rd. 2-26-tf
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-05
LIGHT From BACTERIA.

Professor Hans Molisch of Prague
has reported to the Vienna Academy of
Sciences the discovery of a lamp light
ed by means Of bacteria which he
claims will give a powerful light and
be free from danger. thus being valua-
BILE for work in mines and powder mag
azines. The lamp consists of a glass
jar in which a lining of saltpeter and
gelatin inoculated with bacteria is
placed. Two days after incubation the
jar becomes illuminated with a won
derful blush green light caused by the
innumerable bacteria which have de-
veloped in the time. The light will burn
brilliantly for from two to three weeks,
afterward diminishing in brightness. 1t
renders faces recognizable at a distance
Of two yards, and large type is easily
legible by it. Professor Molisch asserts
that the lamp yields a cold light which
Ia entirely safe.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-05
Clara Barton,s Memory.

During the Grand Army of the Re-
public encampment in Washington a
few years ago Miss Barton was at the
head of the reception committee in the
capitol, and hour after hour she shook
hands with the veterans. Suddenly a
lady standing near Miss Barton no.
ticed an old man minus a leg and an
arm coming up the line, with eyes all
aglow and face full of anticipation.
At length he reached Miss Barton,
who shook his hand and passed him
along with the crowd.
He did not go far, however, and the
lady who had first observed him saw
the light die out of his eyes and the
tears steal down his cheeks. Stepping
up to him, she said gently, "You know
Miss Barton"
"Know her!!" he exclaimed. "Know
her! Why. she nursed me through
this" pointing pathetically to the
manned members.
At the sound of his voice Miss Bar
toms remarkable memory asserted it.
self, and, reaching out both hands, she
exclaimed, "Why, John Riggs, is that
you?" Their last meeting had been
at Gettysburg.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-05
Travelling Tree stump.

There exists in Hickman what proba-
bly, has. never been seer anywhere else
in this country, a travelling tree stump.
Not more than two years ago residents
who lived on the hill every day turned
out of the beaten path to circumvent a
large tree stump in the middle Of the
sidewalk. That tree stump is now some
thirty feet from the spot where it grew,
having slid down the side of the hill
that distance. AS it gradually moved
out of the walk the hole left was filled
up, and when it eventually was clear
the sidewalk was rebuilt and no more
thought given to the phenomenon other
than they were pleased that the stump
had moved out of the way. The stump
was formerly an elm tree and meas
ured some two feet in diameter. When
it was cut down is not definitely
known. 1t is yet some distance to the
bottom of the hill, and it is altogether
likely that the stump will not rest until
1t goes the full length.-Hickman (Ky)
Courier.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-05
Why He Quit Work.

The reason he quit the job was this
way: He had been out Of work for a
long time, and money was scarce. He
applied for work to a we'll known south
end dealer in coal and feed. "Sure, I'll
give you a job" said the dealer. Go
down to the steamboat landing and
help n of my men unload his wagon"
The applicant for work readily ac-
cepted the job. He went down to the
steamboat landing and saw a man I'M
loading a wagon filled with coal. He
said to the driver. 1.-THE boss told me to
help you unload"
Cali right, old fellow; pitch in" said
the driver, very well pleased to receive
assistance. "M"" ..-. ~.
The work progressed rapidly, and the
job was about completed when the
'boss' came along. He looked sur
prised. Addressing the recent applicant
for work in an angry tone of voice, he
said. 81 thought l told you to help one
of my men,"
"Well so l am, amt Il"
81 should say not! That's one of my
rivals wagons. l wanted you to unload
a car of feed"
The would be workman was so dis
gusted that he put on his coat and quit
work instantly.-Albany Journal.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-05
SISTER MOLLY's BEAU.

Us children got t be rs nice
AS ever was. an when we go
r answer at doorbell we got
+ make a little bow-jes' SO!
An eff les at big mustached man
AT came from heaven t'other day
r call on Molly we must put
Our incest on an say,
Jess walk right In"
An zen we got t go upstairs
AS quiet as we ever knew
An say t. Molly. ''sister, dear.
A ~gentlenan's t. call on your
Cause ef he'd hear us say. ooh. Mol1.
AT guy 18th whiskers jess come in!"
Why. ere would be a nawful row..
An we'd get spanked by Moll. like
sin,
Cause he's her beau!
eerfce Molly's got a beau they can't
Nobody give her any sass
Ner tell tn mar at Mol jess stands
We got t. make out like she looks
Like at all times, cause she I'D slap
Our heads right off eft we 'ud tell
Him how she looks in her old wrap
When he amt there!
I wisht at they'd stop spoonin' SO.
A-sittin' on tn s~ofa-say!
I saw him put his arm around
Moll's waist, I did, las Saturday!
I wisht at they'd get married, an
We wouldn't have t primp up so:
They amt no fun in Twin now
sence Sister Molly's got a beau.
AT whiskered
Baltimore News.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-05
(First Publication Dec. rs, 1so3.-4w)
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the interior, United
States Land Office, Bozeman, Mon
tana, Dec. 10, 1903.-A sufficient con
test affidavit having been filed in this
office by Jesse N. Comstock, contest
ant, against Homestead entry No.
4183, made July rs, 1901, at Bozeman,
Montana, for NWA section "a, town
ship 1 south, range "a east, M. p. NJ,
by George Watt, now deceased, whose
heirs, Mrs. Mary Apitz, W. d. Watt
and Frank N. Watt, are contestees,
in which it is alleged that said entry
man died at Yellowstone county, Mon
tana, on or about Feb. 1Otn, 1908;
that said heirs and none of them have
taken possession of, cultivated, or
continued to improve said land at any
time since the death of said entry
man; and that such default has not
been due to said heirs or any of their
employment in the army, navy, or ma
rine corps of the United States in
time of war; said parties are hereby
notified to appear, respond and offer
evidence touching said allegations at
10 o'clock a.. m. on February 9th, 1904,
before T. A. Williams, clerk of dis
trict court, at Billings, Montana, and
that final hearing will be held at 10
o'clock a.. m. on February 18th, 1904,
before the Register and Receiver at
tile United States Land Office in Boze-
man, Montana.
The said contestant having, in a
proper affidavit, filed December 18th,
1903, set forth facts which show that
after due diligence personal service
of this notice can not be made, it is
hereby ordered and directed that such
notice be given by due and proper
publication.
M. R. WILSON, Register.
J. N. KELLY, Receiver.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-05
Growing Railroad Ties.

The Pennsylvania Railroad compa-
ny has made a new departure. The
increasing scarcity of timber suitable
for railway ties and the failure of SUBJ
stitutes for wood in the roadbed have
led the Pennsylvania into a forestry
experiment. One hundred acres of land
have been planted with $4,000 young
locusts. The locust Is a rapid grower,
and, moreover, the timber Is durable
under the exposed conditions of ties.
The company intends to plant 1000
acres Of ground in locusts to provide
for future construction and renewal
Of its roadbed.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-01-05
Chamber a bedroom.

When the members of the town cOun-
ell of Hanover, Pa, entered the coun-
ell chamber the other night to hold an
adjourned meeting they were surprised
to find that their former meeting place
had been converted into a bedroom.
says the Philadelphia Press. The fire
company at the last meeting had sug-
gested the council chamber MS the most
convenient place for the drivers ia
sleep and. receiving no answer. refur-
ulshed the room.