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Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

GRAND FORKS, n. d., Dec. 2StIA
gas machine used for lighting the Co
lumbia hotel here exploited osand
wrecked the building. A porter who
was in the room with the m~achinedwas
picked up fifty feet away unconscious
and probably fatally hurt. James Ham,
a clerk, and Mary Finn, a wnitress,
were seriously injured. They, viii re-
cover.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

Thus far the fresholdsrs have not
attempted to overthrow the will of
the people mahe'so plain in the last
election. At least We must give the
county board credit for that.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28
Life sentence Convict free.

TRENTON, n. j., Dee. %. The
court of pardons has paroled James ].
Titus, who was serving a life term in
the state prison for the killing of Tillie
Smith. Titus crime was committed
at the Hackettstown Young Ladies'
school in 1885.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

The Salvation Army did a good
work Christmas. Fifty-fnur Christ
mas dinners were given out and over
200 garments. The treat for the little
ones WHO had no Christmas home
takes place tonight. This can be called
the real holiday spirit,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

Somebody said the county seat was
going to be moved to Perth Amboy
after the first of the year. We hope
not, we have troubles of our own.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

Our congratulations to st. Mary's
parish upon her sixtieth birthday.
The people deserve the great success
which is theirs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

Every citizen of this city should
make a New Years resolution to talk
Perth Amboy everywhere and at all
times.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

A good scoop and some elbow grease
properly mixed would improve thu
sidewalks considerably.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

It's nm i'll wind that blows no body
any good. Think how the haokmen
are enjoying the slush.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

We will continue to hear. about
Christmas for another week. yet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

BAYSIDE. n. Y, Dec. 2S.-Towsend
Lawrence. Il well known citizen, had
his right leg broken while coasting on
the OAKLAND golf links here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

Good time to visit relatives and
friends in Southern California or
Florida.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

Peat is being tasted at the CHEESE
brough plant to see II IT can be sub
stituted for coal. Let us hope it can
be and thai the miners Of the stuff
will keep out of the coal trust.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

Tie police broke a record for the
holiday, butt it was not one to he
proud of.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

These r the days wien a power
boat has it's advant ages over the auto.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

You will find rooms more quickly ii
you use the News want column.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

New York is happy. 1t has another
murder mystery on it's hands.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

This is what is known Rs a thaw.
Thank you.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

We don't see as many automobiles
out as formerly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28
The beautiful o

RaLer damp under foot.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28
THE DIFFERENCE

A neutral newspaper is one which An independent newspaper is one
takes no sides at all. which is free to take whicheve
side it chooses and does take sides
THE EVENING NEWS IS AN INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1904-12-28

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER IS. 1904.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-10
OIL ON TROUBLED SEA
Big Liner Required Only Six Gallons
During Storm.
New York Herald.

Six gallons Of oil fed to an angry sea pro-
tected the passengers of the big Hamburg Ameri.
can liner Pretoria from the fury Of tempest
all day long last Sunday. The Pretoria arrived Ir
two days behind her usual time.
According to Chief Officer LANCER, the voyage
was characterized BY succession OF storms
from the time the ship left the French port
On Saturday night Of last week the barometeR
gave a sudden Drop falling SO low that Cap
tain schrotter felt a bit, anxious. The wind
was blowing hard from the south. and It in.
suddenly swung Numerically about the compass
and came down from the north. As the morn
ing wore on the force Of the gale increased:
until by II o'clock it had grown to No. IL
Despite her great size the Pretoria was be-
ginning to be tossed about by gigantic waves
like some fran cockleshell of craft, and the
passengers We're having thoroiy miserable time me
| on the promenade deck, and the cabin passen-
gers kept to their rooms or huddled about In
disconsolate groups in the corners Of the come
! panonway.
oe cRp Mas aeFh as wh the se try
| on troubled waters" At waste hole on either
side emptying near the water can containing
oil was placed so to permit the contents to
! trickle down slowly.
according to the ships officers Within few
minutes the waves ceased breaking violently s
long. gentle swell: PASSENGERS felt the change
to find that while the wind was still blowing
as hard as the water around the ship Tor
| some distance appeared to be hardly affected
The gale continued until midnight. and the oil
spite Of the length of the storm, Chief Officer
Iangen said not more than six gallons of; the
''comforter'' was doled out to the ocean.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1904-12-10
THE EPISODE OF THE PARAIr
lei READERS.
CHAPTER, T.,

before MaitlaSd arrived. ' He MS sent '' us
no further word, but walked in one
evening as we were talking about him.
He came upon us so suddenly that we
were all taken abaek and, for, a mo-
Gwen. She had started up quickly
when the servant had mentioned Matt
lands name and pressed her hand con-
vulsively upon her heart, while her
face and neck became Of q deep Grim
son color. was saying to myself that
this was common effect of sudden sur
prise, when I saw her clutch quickly at
herself. A moment later she sank into
her seat. Her face was now as pale
as ashes, and I felt I had good reason
to be alarmed. I think she was con-
scious Of my scrutiny, for she turned
her face from me and remained motion
trying to regain command Of her fac
ulties and I forbore to interfere in the
struggle, tho I watched her with some
solicitude. My fears were at once dis
PEELED, however, when Maitland en-
tered, for Gwen was the first to well
come him. She extended her hand with
much of her old impulsiyeness, saying:
you-'' but Maitland interrupted
her. "Indeed, T regret to say he
rejoined, "that I have been unable thus
far to be of any real service to you.
The Ragobah clue was miserable fail
ure, tho we. may do ourselves the JUS
tice to admit that we had no alterna-
tive but, to follow it to the end. con
pointed than in the outcome Of this
affair." "My dear fellow" I said
eve all have much to be thankful fo1
in your safe return, let us not forget
that" Maitland laughed, "That re-
passed passed til tie hat at at a coiored IL camp
meeting. When asked how much he
had collected, he replied: 4 didn'
; get no money, but 'se done got de hat
Back You've got your hat back, anc
that's about all, However, with Miss
Darrow's permission, 1 shall 90, back
to the startingpoint and begin all ove'
again.
"You are making me your DEBTOR
! Gwen replied, slowly, '.sbeyond m.
I power ever to repay you.'
I, ut is in the hope that no paymen
may ever be demanded of you,' h
, reioined, "that I am busying mysel
in your atfairs.'' The color spranl
> to OWENS cheeks, but she only replie'
: by q grateful glance. I knew VIVA
= thinking Of her promise-of he
t fathers last words, and Of the terri
g bic possibilities thereof from whic
!, Maitland was seeking to- rescue hel
: She felt. that she could safely owe hi1
: any debt Of gratitude, however great
while he, on his part, took what
:. fancied, both then and afterwarc
were unnecessary pains to assure he
:. that, in the event Of his finding tn
' assassin, she need have no fear Of hi
making any claim whatsoever upon he1
:, And SO the whole affair was droppe
7 for the time being and the rest Of tn
: evening devoted to listening to Mai
land IS account Of his experiences Will
8 abroad.
r The next morning I called upon OF
e detective at his laboratory and aske
e him what he intended to do next. b
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Carefully made and served iced
though rot nearly so well known as it
ought to be. To prepare it. put Into a
granite saucepan four ounces of pow
tered uBsweetened chocolate and six
ounces OF granulated sugar. Add one
quart of boiling water. and when well
mixed place over n moderate fire and
cook until the liquid is of the con-
sistency of thick syrup. Strain. cool
end flavor with vanilla and cinnamon.
Bottle and store in cool place
When needed put two tablespoonful
OF the syrup in tall glass. with three
tablespoonfuls of whipped cream. one
gill OF milk and one gill of carbonated
water. Shake well before drinking.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Here is combination I never tried
before. but we found 1t good. wanting
something different for lunch one hot
day | had slices of corned beef laid
on a bed of lettuce; then we had in
ice chest currants that had been
washed and had sugar scattered over
them and had stood over night on ice.
put spoonfuls of these over the meat.
Served with my mayonnaise dressing.
1t was very nice. Instead of currants,
beets cut into straws and slightly
picked would be real good. II the
mayonnaise gets little thick 1t can
be thinned with vinegar
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

into vogue-if. indeed. they can be
said ever to have gone out.
Flain shirt waists are the only kind
invored for outdoor sports.
The lace and linen suits are two
thirds lace and one-third linen.
Bolcra jackets of Irish lace are
worn with any handsome linen skirt.
Neckties made of rows OF amber.
jet. cornelian or amethyst are again
worn.
Elbow sleeves. consisting OF three
puffs. each separated by fall of lace.
are smart.
Many sleeves are lifted at the arm
holes TO give high. square-shoui'
dc-ed effect.
Elton coats. Russian blouses and
short sacks of black glace silk are
very smart.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

with the game course? Procure one
large can each of white and red Cali
fornia cherries. remove the pits with
out breaking the fruit and fill the
cavities with minced walnut meats
moistened with mayonnaise or finely
chopped sweet peppers. Stand the
cherries on ice until chilled. arrange
nests of finely shredded crisp lettuce
edged with small heart leaves on
small plates. Fill the nests with as
sorted cherries and spoonful. of thick
cold mayonnaise dressing. topped with
single red cherry and tiny leaves
cut from a green pepper. This salad
will be found most toothsome. as well
as a decided table attraction.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25
8; qiiaDs@;'='~;:

One yeast cake is equal to one
teacupful of yeast, a measurement
often used in the older. ch-prized
cook books.
An innovation for the table is boiled
lettuce. Boil the lettuce until tender;
serve the whole head and dress with
butter. pepper and salt.
Cracks in iron kettles may be
mended with home effort. Mix pow
dered litharge with glycerin to the
consistency of uptty. After those ele-
ments are thoroughly mixed, apply
like any cement.
When you happen to have a few
tablespoonfuls of jam or jelly left
over, try what a delicious addition 1t
makes to baked apples, dropping a
teaspoonful into the core of each APP
pie before they go in the oven.
Keep a wire dishcloth to set in the
bottom OF a kettle while cooking
anything that may stick and burn
1t will adapt itself to the shape of
a kettle better than a trivet or a pail
lid. OF course, it must be kept for
this purpose exclusively.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25
Fichu ColIsrette.

Collarettes of all sorts are much in
demand and make ideal little shoulder
wraps that add grace and charm at
the same time that they mean slight
warmth. This one is peculiarly at
tractive and takes the fichu form so
much in vogue. As illustrated it is
made OF net banded with ribbon ap-
piled to form diamonds and is finished
With frills and ties of chiffon, also
ribbon banded. II can. however. be
made from one material or from vari-
Gus combinations. The cape portion
Of silk, the frills of chiffon or net
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25
Handsome Waists of White Lace.

Very handsome autumn waists are
made of liberty satin and these waists
are not necessarily expensive. They
may be in a deep shade of oyster
white. trimmed with pale white lace.
and finished with applications of lace
Of a deep shade of ecru.
1t is very fashionable to make lace
waists of half dozen shades OF white
lace and to use the lace as one would
use fiounces of silk. with one iounce
falling over the other.
Lace, in a shade of lemon white. is
appliqued with medallions of lace in
biuewhite, while the whole is en-
uroidered In stitches that are in
shade of pearl. This gives several
shades of white and makes the waist
much smarter than If it were all of a
single tone.
1t is very smart. indeed. to faster
your white girdle with small black vel
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Into two quarts of rich sweet. milk
pour one-half pint of strawberry
Juice, sugar to make quite sweet and
little lemon juice or rosewater for
fiavoring. Beat to froth with an
egg heater and set on ice until time
to serve. Just before serving stir in
one pint OF bleached and pounded
almonds that have been soaked in
orange juice. Serve in small glasses
July Housekeeper.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

To preserve light colors in shirt
waists that are built of wash goods the
amateur laundress is advised to soak
the waists in a gallon of cold water to
which has been added a handful of
salt. Allow them to soak for fifteen
or twenty minutes, then hang up in
tia shade to dry. When once dry
colored cotton goods can be washed
without fading. provided a little care
is used.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Kind Lady-Let me see. This is
the second time have given you a
meal. isn't 1t.
The Hobo-Dat's wot. ma'am. An
jist ter show dat ! amt ungrateful
I'll give youse testimonial wild me
autergran ter be used fer advertiser
purposes Exchange.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Jiggins-The last time | saw you
your neighbor wasn't well. You re-
member you were telling me about
his illness.
Berriam 1.-THE undertaker)-Yes. II
terminated favora-er-as | was say
ing. alas 1t terminated fatally.-Cath-
Ollie Standard.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Il have had lots of friends who were
guilty OF mutilating books they had
borrowed from me. but my latest ex-
perience was the most novel of all"
What was it?'
Il lent Mrs. Blanks my dictionary a
few days ago and yesterday she re-
tuurned It without a word"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Many novelties are found in play
suits for children. Jean, holland and
other sturdy, old-fashioned goods are
employed for these. as well as khaki,
linen. pique. etc. In addition, to the
farmer suits" which are among the
simplest and most popular. there are
Jap and Indian rigs. cowboy outfits
and soldier costumes.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

IF a man keeps his eyes open and
uses good Judgment there's no sense
in his being held up and robbed" said
the Chicago individual.
No. replied the householder. He
can sit out on the front porch until
bed time and not burn any gas at all.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Tess-You don't mean to say you're
going to marry him?
Jess-Yes.
Tess-The ideal why, you said you
wouldn't marry him II he was the last
man on earth.
Jess tsnappily)-well. my gracious!
He Isn't, is he?
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Paterson Pete-I dreamed last night
dat had a million dollars.
Stacked oats-Did yer enjoy II?
Paterson Pete-Nit! wuz sued
fer breach Nv promise. operated on
fer appendicitis an mentioned fer lie
vice presidency fore I'd even got 1t
counted.-Judge.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Don't you know you could get at
least a dollar for a days work."
Mister" answered Meandering
Mike. 81 couldn't take de chance. De
work I'D do in a day wouldn't be
worth fifty cents. an | amt goin' to
invite no perceedin's fur false pre-
lenses"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Lady Caller-I am sorry to hear
that your husband has failed. Mrs.
Taketeasy. II must be-
Mrs. Taketeasy tsobbing)-Yes, It's
dreadful; but tbrightening visibly)
thank goodness my new costume came
home Just before the crash! New
Yorker.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Church, see a statement in the
papers that when ]. p. Morgan reach
ed New York he left the ship.
Gotham - What's strange about
that?
why. 1t being Morgan. | suppose
most people expected to see him take
the ship with him"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25
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buttons at the side and hook your
sirdle invisibly underneath. A white
satin stock is secured in the same
manner. by invisible fastenings. with
doule rows of black velvet buttons at
each side OF the stock.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Some scientist has declared that
there is as much strength in three
eggs as there is in pound OF beef
steak" said the observer.
We'll" replied the actor. 81 met an
egg once that would have eliminated
the other two eggs from that PROPOSE.
ton
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

There was strange man at the
ooor Just now. ma'am. and | don't
think he could tell the truth II he
tried" said the maid.
Why. then. do you say he was a
strange man. Bridget?" repllel tho
woman who was living with her SEQ
ond husband.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Mus. Caller--I'm surprised that you
recognized me. 1t has been more
than five years since we met.
Mrs. Naggeby-I had almost for
gotten your face. but | remembered
that dress you have on
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

House jackets made with yokes that
extend well over the shoulders are
among the latest shown and are taste
full and becoming az well as fashion
able. The very pretty model illustrat-
ed combines pink and white divinity
with white lawn. the big dots being
embroidered and all edges finished
with fancy braide: but the design is
an admirable one for all seasons and
for all materials in vogue for gar
nents OF the sort To make the Jacket
Tor n woman of medium size will be
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

He-fou look at me as If your
thought I was fool.
she-I beg your pardon. You can't
be such fool. after ALL
He-What do you mean?
She Your remark shows that you
possess the ability to read ones
thoughts at a glance.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Maud. that little boy next door
swears like a trooper. l hope you
don't play with him"
mo. mother; not now. He's taught
me all he knew.'-Life.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25
Worst Ever.

Myer-That woman over there
laughs like a man.
Gyer-Yes; it's a wonder the grand
jury doesn't indict her.
Myer-What for?
Gyer-Why, for mans-laughter.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Going away" asked Tawlier.
Yes" snapped Bachelor. ploddIng
OF with his suit case.
by the way, the Popleys next door
10 you have a baby. hear"
Il hear, too; that's why I'm going
away"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

she-"Mercy, Charley, how your
c.othes smell OF tobaccol"
He-"Yes; rode up in the smok-
Jag car tonight"
why. Charley, thought they were
using smoke consumers on the rail-
road now."-Yonkers Statesman.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

"A member of the Stock Exchange
mas Just paid $4,000 for seat" said
the husband OF the prima donna.
Gracious. dear. | should think you
could afford to give him box for
thai said the prima donna. Ian
guidly Yonkers Statesman.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Brown Just met Old Man Smith
on his way down town to recover bis
sons body.
What, You don't mean to
say that his son was drowneSi
Brown-Oh. no. The old fellow was
going to buy the boy new suit OF
clothes. See?
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Berthas of fancy lace may be found
in the shops at greatly reduced prices.
They are very useful in freshening Up
a summer gown.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Have you ever read any Of the
teachings of Buddha?" asked Mrs.
Oldcastle.
NO replied her hostess as they
seated themselves in the sumptuous
library. where's he teaching?"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25
Ever Notice 1T

Brown have Just discovered what
1t is that destroys a mans memory
completely.
Green-what is it-alcohol or to-
bacco?
Brown-Neither; it's doing him
favor.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Witte-Is this your advertisement
In the paper: "Wanted-A good strong
mule to do light drayman's work"7'
Drayman- Yes, that's mine. Why7
Witte-What's the matterY Are you
going on a vacation?
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Teacher (of arithmetic classl-
Tommy Twaddle may tell the class
what league is
Tommy tpromptly)-"A leagre is
eight baseball teams"
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25
II Certainly Was.

Riffraff--Hear about Peskem?
Binbang-No; what about him?
Riffraf-They say his wife made IL
so hot for him that he had to leave
home.
Binbang-Well. that certainly was
shrew-ed move on his part.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

TAU n efn SIZED Up.
VINO is that distinguished looking
He Is the head waiter"
And who is that other fine-looking
front?"
That is the clerk"
One more qeustion. Who is thar
Insignificant looking man who seems
10 reel that he doesn't belong here7"
Ihat is the owner Of the hotelt--
Modern Society.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Judgc-Now. is 1t fact that you
stole these things from witness store?
Prisoner-lf you please. your honor.
my wife
Judge-Oh. never mind your wife.
Voice at the Back OF the Court-Oh.
won't he. though?
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Not the Real Thing.
She-So your friend Jingleton is a
brain worker. is her"
He-Not necessarily. He writes
words for popular songs.
The Elbert County tribune., 1904-08-25

Downlng-Are you a believer in the
survival of the fittest?
uppson-Certainly; and shall con
tinue to be as long as live.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-05-16
General Assembly from Dallas.

Seldom have the citizens of Wax
ahachie had an opportunity to en-
tertain suck a distinguished and
representative body of men as will
visit az on Saturday next, May 2l.
Every citizen of our city should
feel it is his or her special duty as
well as privilege to see that the WIS.,
itors have an opportunity to view
the various places of interest, such
as the educational institutions,
churches, industrial enterprises,
hands ONE residences and parks. 1t
should be understood that this body
Is composed not only of ministers,
but also of an equ al number OF bus
iness and professional men, from
ennsylvania to California and
from Illinois TO Florida, men who
can readily see and appreciate the
advantages, the fertile soil, growing
cities and equitable climate of
Texas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1904-05-16

The commencement sermon to the
Park school graduates was delivered
last night to an audience that over
flowed the Methodist church. The
services were due to begin at eight
O'Clock and Sat Hthat lhour every
seat in the house was occupied aud
many persons had been turned
away.
Three of the front rows of seats in
the center of the house were re-
served for the faculty and grad
yates.
The services began with an organ
voluntary by DIR. r. l.. Schmidt.
After a song fervent prayer was
offered by Rev. B. A. Copass. The
scripture lesson was read by Rev.
J. G. Smith.
The sermon was preached by Rev.
J. G.. Putr1an and the discourse was
a masterful effort. The preachers
remarks were along the line of "Our
Relation TO God" showing by COM
vincing argument tina: every human
being has an individual personality
which bears three-fold relationship
to God.