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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
Raised s2,S73. 80 for Me-
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WORK ON THE CHURCH.
alshop will Allow the Parish to Borrow
$4,000 and. the Pastor, ERev. 3. 7.
O'ConneII : Hopes to Raisel the Amount
Necessary this Year-Praises the
People.

The lists given out at all masses in
St. Marys Roman Catholic church,
Yesterday morning, show that the
Ladies Church Debt Society had col
lected $2,983. 80 from April 1, 1908. to
January 16 of the present year. This
is the society, as told in the News
some time ago, which was organized
by the ladies of the congregation of
St. Marys church, who pledged them
selves to give the sum of ten cents per
week toward the building of new
church, and who appointed collectors
to call at the homes of catholic fam
lilies for money every week.
The first year the church was able
to pay off S21 200 of the $685. that
the new church will cost, leaving a
balance of $44, 900 yet to be paid, Of
this, Bishop McFaul has decided to
let the parish borrow the sum of
$sj 900 and by hard work Father
|U'Connell says he hopes to be able to
pay the remaining $4,000 this year.
He said they would then be able to
pay the interest on the $50, 900 and on
the old church debt of $l6, 900. 49,
Pastor D'Connell seems very
encouraged with the work thus g2a -
done by the society.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
GOES SOUTH NEXT MON DAY.
Ramsay CrOweII Takes up His IStudies for
Annapolis.

Ramsay Crowell, who was appoint
ed as candidate for naval cadetshir,
by Congressman Howell about three
weeks ago, expects to leave this city
next Monday for Annapolis. He will
take up his studies at The United
States Naval Academy Preparatory
School, under Prof. Werntz, class of
'94 The two other appointees, j. H..
Birdsall, of Westover, and a young
man from Red Bank, are already at
this school. Mr.. Crowell expects to
commence taking his examinations on
April /. He will pursue his studies
at the local High School up to the
date of his going south.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
DANA IN ONE
ACT COMEDY.
Entertained Friends in Their Hall
Saturday Night in Roy
al Style.
HUMOROUS READINGS.

The one act comedy New Year. S
Night was given in Dana Hall,
Smith street, Saturday night, by a
few of the members of Dana Relief
Society. for the benefit of the rest of
the members and their families. Hill
mar Christianson, who played the
part of servant, in the employ of a
general in the Danish Army, was
heartily applauded. Waldemar Hoyer,
Thorlund Oleson, p. Knudson and S.
Oleson were the others in the cast.
After the comedy Peter Jensen, of
New York, read number of humor-
ous selections. All present has an en-
ioyable time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
WILL ENLARGE HIS
AMUSEMENT PARLORS
Thsodor5 8loOsg0Sd Plans Exten-
sivs Improvements to Get
More Room.

Theodore Bloodgood will, in short
time, commence extensive additions
to his billiard parlors at AZ Smith
street
He intends 10 put a forty-foot addi-
tion III the rear in which he will place
five now tables to be purchased, also
bringing his shuttle board from the
basement to the ilrst floor.
The place, it is expected, will be
vastly improved in order to meet the
increasing business. This move has
been contemplat for some time and
plans are expected to be completed in
short time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
IMAM FOUND ASLEEP
IN RECTOR'S STUDY.
Pew. ]. [. Lancaster had Surprise Sunday Morn
ing Upon Going Down Stars--FeIIow Had Been
so Drunk He Knew Not Where He was Going
HE WAS SENT ON HIS WAY REJOICING

Rev. j. L. Lancaster, rector of St.
Peters Episcopal church, was in
formed, yesterday morning upon going
down stairs, that there was a stranger
asleep in his study. The rector went
at once to investigate and found a
man we'll wrapped in his heavy over
coat sleeping soundly on his couch.
He aroused the fellow, who was some
what inclined not to be bothered, and
finally got him awake sufficiently to
answer few questions.
"Do you know where you are?"
asked the rector.
The man threw off the overcoat, sat
up and managed to get his eyes open
wide enough to look around and after
a moments survey admitted that he
didn't.
"Where do you think you are?"
again asked the rector.
"It looks as if was in somebody s
study" he replied, after some more
blinking and looking around. Reply
ing to further questions, the fellow
said he thought he was in Tottenville,
but was not sure. He then thought it
was time for him to go but the rector
thought ne had better stay a little
longer and the fellow looked worried.
He evidently thought the police had
been notified and were expected every
minute.
A conversation followed during
which the fellow told who he was and
that, to speak plainly, he had been
out on good Saturday nights drunk.
He had started for tho ferry and
brought up at the rectory of st.
Peters Mr.. Lancaster gave him to
understand that he would not be turn
ed over to the police
In the meantime cup of hot coffee
and breakfast was prepared for the
fellow and as he still had five cents
left, Mr.. Lancaster sent a man with
him to see that he got on the ferry
boat Tor I0ttenVllle.
1t was found that the fellow had
forced open one of the windows, open
ing on the porch, and had climbed in
side. Finding the overcoat he had
put it around him and made himself
comfortable. The rector does not be-
lieve there was any intention of rob-
berry. There was small sum of
money on the table in the room un-
touched. The fellow was evidently
so drunk he did not know what he
was doing. If he had been caught in
the act of entering the house, how
ever, 1t might have gone hard with
him. The rector refused to give the
name of his Sunday morning visitor,
but SAID he was about thirty years
old He said the fellow appeared very
grateful that he was not turned over
to the police,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
NOT YET DECIDED
To HAVE new TRIAL.
RabinOWitz Case has Cost the C0un-
ty Several Hundred Dollars
Already.
Special to tie Evening Meas.

SpeCI6l 10 me EVeHlHS 1te10y.
New Brunswick, Feb. /. Prosecutor
Voorhees, has not yet determined
whether he will retry the Jacob Rab-
inowitz case again or not He thinks
it an outrage that the jury could not
arrive at verdict after spending so
much time in the trial of the case
that they should have decided 1t one
way or the other.
The county was put to the expense
of several hundred dollars and the
jury alone receiving $l68 for their SER
vices during the trial. The counsel
for the defense assert that If the case
is moved again they will make it last
twelve days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
70 Organize the Smaller Boys.

There is said to be movement on
foot to organize the smaller boys of
the Sunday school of the First Pres
byterlan church in what is called thus
far the Junior, or Young Cadets. The
plan at present is understood to be to
form an Organization on lines similar
to those of the Westminster Cadets,
except that the new body will contain
younger boys. A meeting looking to-
wards the completion of the prelimin-
ary steps, is scheduled for next Satur-
day night in the chapel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
Lakewood Parry is Negotiating
for it May Soon Close
Deal.
NO DETAILS ARE GWEN
Mr.. Sweet Refuses to Tell the Mans Name
But Admits that Negotiations ard Under
Way-Says He Has no Plans for the
Future Should The Property be
sold.

A deal is now under way between
Ezra Sweet and a Lakewood party,
whose name Mr.. Sweet will not
divulge. for the sale of tho Hotel
Brunswick, on New brunswick ave-
nue.. 1t is said q settlement will most
likoly pe completed some time this
week.
When Mr.. Sweet was seen by q
News reporter, this morning, he adj
mitted that negotiations for the sale
of the pro erty was under way, but
he could not tell much about it at
present. He said he had no future
plans if the hotel should be sold,
neither would he say what the new
owner contemplated doing, should the
property be sold.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
SPECIAL
SERVICES.
MethOdists and Baptists Have
Interesting Sunday Night
Programs.
MANY WERE PRESENT

There were two special services in
tho churches last night In Simpson
M. E. church the evening was devot-
ed to song. The pastor, Rev. S. Il.
jackson, made q short address OIL
"The New, New Song" Solos, duets
and choruses were the features and
they were greatly enjoyed. The
church was crowded, not a vacant seat
remaining.
In the Baptist church a special
missionary service on the subject,
" Pioneer Baptist Work in America, -
was held at the young peoples meet
ing. Ihe. service was very interesting
and many were present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
HAPPY TEN PARTY.
Held First Surprise in Dewey Park Last
Nlght-Rany There.

Something new in the way of re-
ception was given Saturday night,
when the Happy Ten Social Club held
their first surprise party at Dewey
Park. During the evening cake walk
took place. The cake was awarded to
John Jones, of Division street. The
march was led by Peter Smith uf Hall
avenue, and Car oline Fedderson, of
South First street. The committee
was as follows: Peter Smith, John
Jones and James Dunham.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
Washington Hose Company's Ball.

The committee in charge of Wash
ington Hose Company's ball, which
will be held OH Washington birth
day, February %, in Wilder Hall, re-
port that great progress is being made
in the sale of tickets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
Local Faces There.

The New York College of Pharmacy
students had their photos taken in a
body. Among the faces seen from
Perth Amboy are Arnold Lund, Had
don Seaman, Arthur Philo and John
Williams
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
DONNA t Society Entertalns.

The Dominant Society will hold
their entertainment Thursday night
A photograph of the club is now on
exhibition in the big show window of
L. Kreielsheimer' jewelry store.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
Was Fined SIS.

James Mansfield was fined $5 by the
recorder Yesterday morning OIL charge
of being drunk and disor ierly, pre-
ferred by Patrolman Frank Schultz.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
Girls Sewing Society.

The Girls Sewing Society, of st.
Stephens Danish church, will meet
at the home of Miss Anna Jessen. 1873
Gordon street, Wednesday, February
10 instead of February 3, at 2. 30 p. m.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01

Amounts from $500 to $500 to loan
ON first class bond and mortgage.
Boynton Bros, 81 Smith st.
1851 -26-6-ad
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
To Purchase Pool Table.

The amount subscribed thus far
towards purchasing the Young Men s
Forum pool table, is not quite suffic-
lent for that purpose, but it is hoped
TO soon have the table in place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01

Frost Cream, an elegant preparation
for chapped hands, face and lips, loo
bottle, Sexton S Drug Store.
1-20-tf adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
Old Hulk Of Canal Boat Floating
Through the Sound for
Several Days.
FROM PORT READING
Had been on the Flats for Several Years
Was Lifted Off by the Ice and is Now
at the Mercy of the Tide-Tugboat Men
Complain of 1t as 1t is Dangerous TO
Shipping.

A derelict, the remains OF an old
canal boat. has been causing the
boatmen in these waters considerable
trouble for the past day or two. 1t
floats up and down the sound to the
danger of all crafts and serious acci-
dent is feared. 1t is said that 1t is
u TO the War Department to remove
the derelict.
The hull is that of an old coal barge
which sunk at the Port Reading docks
several years ago while loaded. She
was raised, the coal removed and then
hauled up on the flats. She remained
there, gradually falling to pieces until
the extra cold weather formed ice so
thick it was strong enough to lift the
hull and when the ice broke up with
q northwest wind, it floated off with
the ice foe. The ice gradually left
tho hulk and since then if has foated
at the mercy Of the tide. 1t passed
through the sound and into the bay,
but flood tide brought it back.
When the hulk hoated past Halls
dock, Saturday afternoon, three men
went to her in a row boat and tried
to board it, thinking it was coal laden.
.AeI Il.e 81 s. f5Cate f5Ca captains claim that the
Z III hulk is a danger to navigation
At the Custom House it was said this
morning that 1t was the duty of the
War Department to look after such
things.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01

Malt extract, good winter tonic, l5c
a bottle Seyton's Drug Store.
1-20-tf-adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
Raritan Laundry
a. Fayette Street
Telephone 65 W.

Telephone 65 W. a. Fayette Street
Mangle work BIC doz. Table Cloths,
Napkins, Shirts. Pillow Cases, Towels,
and all Flat peces, woolen goods spec
ialty. Family trade solicited.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01

Pianos. Cash or time at the old
stand. Peder Olsen, SO Smith ST.
5526- -9-19-2t-e. WITT
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01

Sewing machines for sale by Peder
Olsen, Sc Smith st.
3526a .9-19 .2t-e. w. If
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01

Sexton's famous cough drops for
that hacking cough, 5c package.
1-20-tf adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
PeIiier WlII Make a Test.

1t is understood that Constable
Richard A. Peltier is going to put a
bill in at the meeting of the City
Council tonight for the arrest and
transporting to the county Jail OF
Thomas Riley last week.
This is expected to be test case as
there is no stated fee authorized for
constables for doing this work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01

Read the real estate advertising
column on page 5, today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01
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Heavy whipping cream in any
quantity, Sexton.
1-18-tf adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-02-01

Wanted-A bright, reliable boy as
carrier at the News Office.
Take your Doctors prescription to
Sexton. 1-18-tf-adv
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1904-02-25

Intensely practical people are likely
to exclaim against the proposition to
make the anniversary OF the day on
which Columbus discovered America
a national holiday. Such people will
maintain that we already have too
many holidays and that Congressman
Martins bill will merely establish an
other excuse for idling. There are two
sides TO the question. however, not only
with respect to the proposed Column
bus anniversary but In regard to holi-
days generally. The old aphorism
about all work and no play being det-
rimental to Jacks intellectuals applies
to grown-ups as well as to boys. Work
Is not an end but a means. and when
people deem recreation a waste Of timo
they misapprehend the primary mean-
ing of the word. Recreation is TO re-
create to renew, to create afresh, to
repair the waste Of vital force and en-
ergy caused by steady application to
work. 1t is not mere idling. 1t Is a
process as necessary as the replenish-
Ing of the oil In a lamp, and II 1t be
neglected the vital spark goes out just
as surely as the lamp Is extinguished.
We do not have too many holidays In
this country. The trouble Is that we do
net even observe the hol days we have.
Save on Independence Day, Thanks
giving. Christmas and New Years OBJ
servance OF holidays is confined In
great measure to the banks, the COM
II ercial exchanges and the public Of
fees. Other institutions and other
people pursue their usual activity re-
q; rdless of the calendar. We begrudge
ourselves the days of rest and recrea-
tim which we have through our legis-
Ia ors set apart for ourselves. There
Is even a growing disposition to util-
ize Sunday as working day. Many
lines Of industry are necessarily seven
day occupations. The operation Of rail-
roads, telegraphs and various public
ard uuasi-public institutions cannot be
entirely intermitted on the first day Of
| the week. Custom has rendered 1t nee
essary for newspapers to print Sunday
! editions. But aside from the Industries
| ndn-ti lEcTe dIt IoCtol nhVpo
and institutions which now maintain
optl ations regardless OF Sundays or
holidays. People appear to be growing
more and more misery in the matter
of rest and recreation. This Is burn
| Ing the candle at both ends-a pecu-
| liarly American error. 1t Is a pervers-
ion Of the true meaning Of the gospel
Of work. 1t is an unnatural high-pres-
sure method of life which has already
manifested its evil effects on the nerves
of our people and which bids fair if
not amended to render us nation Of
physical and mental wrecks. We may
not need new holidays, but we need to
take advantage of those we have al
ready set aside. We need less work
and more play. We need not go so
far as to adopt the calendar Of our
South American neighbors, who make
every other day holiday, but we
might very probably initiate their hab
its of abjuring worry and letting to-
morrow take care Of itself. We should
thus live longer and there would be
fewer cases of nervous prostratior
among us.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1904-02-25
ZEDIIQDRIALSk
OPINIONS OF GREAT PAPERS ON IMPORTANT SUBJECTS

bodies and bodies with our minds we shoulu
worry If would frankly meet ideals with TEN
porary just compromises aiming simply to gain more with
every compromise
The Boston Globe says: The investor who carries
his steel stock TO bed with him every night ana III MS
dreams falling falling falling not the man VINO
the ticker tape with sharp looking out OF
clear head the next day prepared to grasp the hand OF
The merchant who permits himself TO suffer long from
the blues because his profits this less than last
year will always keep little store around the corner SO
long his brain is active His show windows Will never
grace the main street
The mechanic who continually nurses the fear that ne
will penniless time of Sickness because his earn
ngs all go for the family food and clothing but weak
enng his capacity workman and fastening his Gay OF
expected misfortune
The housewife who eernay fres lest the cake fall or
speck overlooked in the paror, not only loses
the pleasure of the present but mortgages the joys she
might naturally expect for the future
Don't worry and the result will be fewer oyerwrought
nin fewer exhausted systems less recourse to
bracng drugs and marked reduction in the number OF
cases Of insanity"-The Weeks Progress.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1904-02-25
ANDRE PRISON HOUSE.

Historic Structure Is Now Used as n
Bar and Tavern.
In the little village Of Tappan, near
the border line between New York and
New Jersey. about twenty-one miles
from New York, is the historic prison
house In which Major John Andre, of
the British army, was confined In Sep
TENDER, 1850, and from which he was
led TO execution on Oct. 2, 1850, says
the New York Tribune. The house is
practically the same now as 1t was 1913
years ago, although a storm in March,
1897. destroyed part of the structure
and leveled a side wall, which has been
rebuilt however.
The house has long been an object
Of interest to tourists, and 1t has lately
attracted some attention because of the
resurrection of the theme of Andres
death by Clyde Fitch, the playwright,
who has laid the scenes of his last act
in the play Major Andre" now run
ming at the Savoy Theater, in this cele-
brated house.
The building is of stone, and 1t has
been known for nearly u century as
the "'76 house" Presumably it was
built in that year. 1t was tavern
when Andre was confined there, and
it is a tavern still. For many years
prior to its partial destruction, in 1897.
it had been unoccupied. and it was
therefore in poor condition to with
stand the strong winds. Immediately
afterward it was purchased by Charles
a. Pike, a native of Tappan, who re-
stored the house rs nearly as possible
to itS former state. One ROOM how
ever, has been converted into q bar
room. Directly across the hall Is the
Andre prison room, which is carefully
preserved for the inspection of visitors.
Mr. Pike. the owner of the building. is
proud of his property and the Andre
room is filled with rare prints and re-
productions of documents relating to
the young British officer who was tried
there and hanged in the rear of the
house
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1904-02-25
gIf954IS!l|dt ap,z

Have you any old clothes, LADY,"
asked the broom peddler "Tll give
you fine broom for some old Clothes"
Pm busy now" said the woman OF
tho house. Not to-day
She began slowly to close the door,
but the peddler displayed one of his
brooms-a gorgeous, wide-spreading
one with vanished handle and
bound with green plush.
Just pair of old Shoes" pleaded
the peddler.
wait n moment" said the woman
and closed the door, carefully putting
the catch ON. Then she went upstairs
and rummaged through some closets
and at last found n pair Of old shoes,
the peddler.
They're badly worm he said.
"Of course they are" said the wom-
All, briskly. III they weren't I'd wear
them myself. Do you want to trade
me broom for them
The man smiled mournfully and pro
ducng whlsk broom said, "I'll let
you have this for them shoes and 10
cents"
Certainly not" said the woman
Give em to me-
Haven't you any others:' asked the
peddler.
mo. | haven't. | don't need whisk
broom. | want carpet broom"
The peddler examined the shoes
again. Then he said: We'll, I'll give
you a carpet broom for the shoes and
a quarter
Il won't do It," said the woman.
"Give me back the shoes"
well, IL cents, then"
'Oh. we'll" said the woman, 81 sup
pose I'll have to to get rid Of you.
Wait Il minute
She closed and bolted the door again
and went upstairs for her peck textbook
from which she extracted n quarter
which the peddler took, returning her
n battered nickel and five pennies
Then he handed her small broom,
without any plush upholstering.
Here" said the woman, II want
that one you showed me first"
Cant give you that broom for Is
cents said the peddler.
Then give me the shoes and the
quarter back said the woman. "I'll
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1904-02-25
Nodded in Modern Style.

There was wedding yesterday in
Graceless Church.
Lord Baldknob of Kiltshire. England.
married Miss Sallie Panhandle, of East
Pittsburg
The bridal party, including the at
torneys for both sides, forced in the
alcove promptly at II: 80.
At 1:45 the real estate in the brides
name was transferred to his lordship.
At 80 million dollars in legal
tender changed hands.
At high noon all the railroad first
mortgage bonds known to be the
brides possession were handed over.
A vote Of thanks was then passed
to his lordship for leaving the brides
father enough TO live on comfortably
until the next rise in Wall street, which
is predicted for next spring.
At 1915 two bishops, four clergymen,
two real estate lawyers and a bar
rister, representing the plaintiff, pro-
nounced the benediction.
The groom will pass the next three
weeks with his bride at his estates in
England, after the roof has been re-
paired.
After this, 1t is understood, they will
separate and enter soclety.-New York
Life