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Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

The present failure of electrocution
is causing considerable comment. DIFF
ferent convicts require a different
number of volts to produce the same
results. One convict received 1850
volts and recovered. and then he re.
ceived 1000 volts without fatal eff.
feet. Recently a condemned man re-
ceived a shock of 100 volts. which
was continued for thirty seconds.
without causing death. This number
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

81 e your college boys are cele-
brating a great victory on the water"
said the girl in the pink sweater.
II don't think you've got that just
right" replied the young man with
the cigarette. "Our boys won a VIC
tory on the water, but they ere not
celebrating It on water"
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

tho princess. "The time will surely
come when you will kiss me of your
own free will
Years afterward, while the princess
was walking n day by the beach,
her attention was attracted to a beau
tiful towering tree of a new and
strange variety. It's tufted head
nodded proudly in the wind and her
eager gaze was conferred upon it's
delicious fruit. An attendant pro.
cured one of the great green nuts
for her, and as she was in the act
of raising it to her lips to drink the
milk, she heard a voice say, do you
embrace me with your own free WHIP
The spirit of the prince had taken
the form of the cocoanut tree.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03
The Valley Of RAIN.

tiG NdiiGy CT hdlHs
Another legend concerns the fair
valley of Manoa. the place of daily
rain. 1t was here in the long ago
that a lovely princess was murdered
by her lover because he thought she
had betrayed him to a god. The
maiden was really innocent Of the
charge and rather than take revenge
for her murder the gods decreed that
a gentle rain should fall daily in the
place where she had died, the sparkl-
ing drops Of moisture representing
the tears of the angels and the
graces of the departed maiden. This
valley is one of the most fertile in
the region of Honolulu, all owing to
the fact that the memory of the
gentle princess is kept green by the
constant fall of rain.
Still another story deals with the
cause of the reverence which is
shown the hog. This animal was not
always a lowly beast content to root
in the mud and forage for the sake
Of it's appetite. 1t once had the
power to roam the possessions of
kings and live upon the milk Of the
land. One bold ruler came to grief
by sending his followers forth to
give battle to the hog and destroy
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03
NEW MEXICO.

MUSINGS OF A MERE MAN.
A kind word to the ,oas never spoils
the dinner.
No girl likes t be made i0f Is by
an amateur.
Bargain sales have parted many a
wife and her husbands money.
No married woman can pass an old
admirer without a backward glance.
Beauty is the only thing that con-
soles some women for being
Only a strong-minded woman can
keep her calendar torn off up to date.
IT'S the bllssful ignorance Of bache-
lors that enables widows to marry
them.
A widow knows when a man is in
love with her long before he knows
himself.
When there are two rivals for a wild
ow's hand one Of them is apt to win
by losing.
The average wife looks upon her
husband as an automatic machine for
supplying her wants.
Man proposes-and later on he is
apt to wonder how he managed to
make such a fool of himself.
me most engaging summer girl is
the one who secures the largest col
lection Of engagement rings.
Love that can stand a peruke and
secondhand teeth may be safely
branded as the genuine article.
There are two things that try a
mans courage-marriage and death.
But after he has passed the first he
doesn't fear the second.
A woman may not be able to sharp
en- a pencil or propel a stone with ac-
curacy, but she can pack more things
in a trunk than a man can pile on a
truck.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03
Native Grass House.

1t. When approached the animal
seemed docile enough and was led
away an unresisting captive. When
the god-for the hog was really that
in those days-judged he had gone a
proper distance he suddenly turned
and tore his captors to pieces. After
this he was treated like a hero and
for centuries was regarded as one
OF the country's greatest warriors.
This yarn about the hogs prowess
as a fighter II it takes a notion. has
been handed down to posterity as a
warning to all persons to approach
this much-prized animal with caution
Why the Volcano Cooled,
Another pretty legend is that con.
corning the fire goddess. who lived in
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03
. Few White Lepers.

A Few White Lepers.
And now, leaving the legends and
superstitions of the fair island behind,
we come to what may be called
Hawaii's skeleton in the closet. It is
the leper settlement in the noun
tains of Molokai. 1t Is located on
a peninsula of some 5000 acres in ex-
tent. It is surrounded on three sides
by a steep precipice about 1900 feet
in height. The settlement can only
be approached by a small pathway,
and two policemen are always on
guard here to prevent any one one
from entering.
About 14O lepers were sent here
in 1865, and the number has in
creased from time to time until there
are about 1000 persons in the com
munity. Nine-tenths of the afflicted
inmates Of the place are either Chin
ESQ or natives, white people being
rarely susceptible to the disease. Lit4
tie is known of this dread malady.
It is a cureless but painless afflic-
tiOn and the theory is that it can
only be taken from contact. The first
symptoms are generally little spots
behind the ears.
One Of its strangest features is that
children born of leprous parents are
seldom afflicted. All children born
at Molokai are carefully watched
until they are Z years Of age, and
if at that time they are found to be
nonlepers they are taken to Honolulu
and placed in an institution provided
for them. These children are care
fully sheltered and nurtured and al
most invariably grow up to be useful
citizens.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03
GEMS FROM SUCCESS MAGAZINE.

The fellow who can be late when
his own interests are at stake is pretty
sure to be late when yours are.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

There is only one place in the
world where you can live a happy life,
and that is, inside of your own in
come.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

Il is not so much conscience as the
fear of consequences that makes COW.
ards of us all.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

If you can do much, do it well. II
you can do but a little, strive to do It
better. o
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

Good manners pay even if they do
not make friends, because we cannot
try to make others happy and to radi.
ate sunshine without feeling better
and purer ourselves.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

There is no advertisement for a
business house like having its men
go around Dragging because they are
working for 1t.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

The enthusiasm Of the defeated can.
didate is as hilarious as a funeral.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

There are two things that try a
mans courage-marriage and death.
But after he has passed the first he
doesn't fear the second.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

A oma may not be able to sharp
en- a pencil or propel a stone with ac-
curacy, but she a pack more things
in a trunk than a man can pile on a
truck.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

In holding the mirror up to Nature
don't mistake yourself for the good
old Dame and get in the way of fair
reflection.
The low ground is safer, always,
for the man who fears to climb to
greater heights.-Commercial Tribune.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

eano had died down Until there was
nothing but little SPARKS left. She had
never revealed to her husband that
she was the fire goddess, though he
instinctively felt that she was some,
thing more than an ordinary mortal
He vas 10th to have her depart and
finally prevailed upon her to remain
as his %consort. That is why the
heart of the volcano became cold and
is no longer a menace to the safety OF
the people.
There is a venerable wizard that is
said to be over 80 year of age, living
in the hills near Honolulu, and who
is noted for the wonderful power of
his eye. He is filthy ragged and UNI
kempt, but the strange light in his
eye holds the natives in awe and at
tracts many curious white people who
want to see what he is like.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

me most engaging summer girl is
the n who secures the largest col
lection Of engagement rings.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

Love that can stand a peruke and
secondhand teeth may be safely
branded as the genuine article.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03
THE MILLcREEK PHILOSOPHER.

Time flies and cash gayly amblea
with it.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

Man proposes-and later on he is
apt to wonder how he managed to
make such a fool Of himself.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

Bargain sales have parted many a
wife and her husbands money.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

The average wife looks upon her
husband as an automatic machine for
supplying her wants.
Red River prospector. (Red River, Taos County, N.M.) 1900-190?, 1905-08-03

No married woman can pass an old
admirer without a backward glance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-19
ON VACATIONS.

Preston King and his son, Master
John King, of John street, and Mr..
Kings brother, Lyle King. of Second
street, will start on the twenty-eighth
for u trip to Elizabeth City. North
Carolina, where they will go over the
old plantation where they used to live
when boys. 1t is neat the T~apsatauk
river and there was u fishery On the
grounds. Mr. King says he can see
the OLD place in his minds eye just as
it used to be when he was u lad and
he hardly expects to sec any change.
but he may he greatly DISAPPOINTED as
to that. They will also take in Nor
folk and nerhaps Richmond, Virginia,
Portsmouth, Baltimore, Md, and
Washington, d. G., and will be gone
from ten days to two weeks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-19
LOCAL ITEMS.

Fred Peck and Clifford Ayers will
cave home tomorrow to attend The
military academy at Lake Mohcgdn,
lew York.
Harry Johnson returned Saturday
rom his trip through the Thousand
stands and Canada.
Mrs. William Lundy left home
'aturday to spend two weeks with
,er niece at Montpelier, Vermont.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wheeler Clark re-
urned from Ohio Saturday night.
Miss Dora Browning is visiting her
mother.
Mr.. Samuel Voorhees,, who fell
rom a tree and broke his arm recent
Y returned to him home in New York
Saturday.
Madolin TAFT has a bad case of ton
.ilitis and is under the doctors care.
Mrs. Jeffries, of New York city,
las been the guest of her brother,
William Arnold.
Mrs. Frank Wells is visiting her
lister, Mrs. George Silzer.
Wesley Benner is attending Rut-
gers Preparatory School.
Mrs. Charles Morris is at Asbury
Park.
Mr.. P. p. Whittier and sister are
1t Lake Placid.
Bishop Wilson and family have re-
turned from Ocean Grove, where they
have spent the summer.
II. II. Wilson has joined the Eagle
Hook and Ladder Co., and will act
rs marshal on on the day of the par
lde, October 3.
Mrs. Lippincott, of Westfield, is a
guest of her daughter, Mrs. Mead
ans,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-19
METUCHEN.
A CHARMING BRIDE.
Miss Leah Bennsr BecOm3 the
Wife of James Mack.

The wedding of Miss Leah Ben
ner and James Mack was solemnized
in st. Luke's Episcopal church, Mon
day at noon. DR.. Fenton performed
the ceremony. The bride, who is one
of Metuchen's most beautiful and
popular girls, was dressed in her
raveling suit of pongee, with a white
picture hat Of Neapolitan straw and
long ostrich plume.
Attended by her father, she was
net at the chancol by the groom,
he episcopal service being read.
The church decorations were in
,recn and WIT. and tie Wedding
march as play { by Professor Hart.
If New Brunswick.
After The ceremony n breakfast
vas served at the home oil the bride
and the happy couple lefs on the l.
80 o'clock train for the south.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-19
BASEBALL NOTES.

The championship game of ball
played Sunday between Sayreville and
Milltown, was the best game of ball
ever seen i n that section for n number
of years. The batters for Sayreville
were Freedman and Applegato and
both being in fine shape they did good
work. Finley PLAYED first and brought
home the winning run in the ninth
inning. Sayre,ille 4 and Midtown ].
Next Sunday will be Red Bank
First team. The right and left hand
pitcher aud three colored pitchers
will no doubt make it interesting for
everybody. The game will be played
mt %Sayreville, Hort's field, just n
block from the trolley. The game will
be called at 3 O'Clock. There will be
a little change in S~ayreville's lineup
this Sunday.
Apologize won the starting out rec
ord last Sunday. He pitched ten balls
and struck three men out. He says he
will do it in nine pitched balls next
There are two dates open
for next month. Any team can have
Lhese dates, barring none.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-19

Mrs. Walter Quin and Miss Marion
Gain are visiting in Stroudsburg, Pa.
DR.. and Mrs. W. B. Hoaglapd have
returned from Maine.
An art sociable, under the auspices
of the Epworth League. will be held
Friday night of next week at the
home OF Mrs S. e. Ensign, Of Main
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. ]. Mullen. Of Phila-
delphia, we're in town over Sunday.
Mrs. Clifford Mauer win entertain
the Whist Club Friday afternoon at
her home in High street.
Mrs. Mcneil is the guest OF Mrs.
Frank Clarkson.
Mrs. h. G.. Sherman, who has been
visiting Mrs. r. /. Percy, has re-
turned to her home in Newport.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-19
Port Reading.
LOCAL ITEMS.


The wedding of Charles Hall, of
West New Brighton, S. l., to Miss
Nellie Gibson, formerly of this place
took place at 7 o'clock Sunday night
in West Now Brighton. Several
friends from here, New York and sur
rounding places were present. John
Gibson, brother of the bride, was best
man and Miss Katie Gibson, the
brides sister was bridesmaid. The
presents were numerous and useful,
the house being beautifully decorated
with palms and flowers. Upon their
return from their wedding tour, their
residence will be in West New
Brighton. The bride is a cousin to
the Mcdonald Brothers of this
place.
The Standard Oil Company have
a gang of men from Lancaster, Pa,
laying a new five-inch pipe line from
Bayonne to Lancaster. The Philadel-
phia and Reading railway have an
engine and cars consigned for dis
tributing the Bipe-with r. f. Russell
andre. Simcox as foreman. This line
Will be laided along side of the old
line which goes up through Metuch-
en-, Bound Brook and leaves the state
at Stockton.
Robert A. Brown, of Long Island
city. visited his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Parker Brown over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Mcintosh spent
Sunday and yesterday in Philadel-
phia.
Michael Schocknessy enjoyed q
trip to Newark yesterday by trolley
from Sewaren and> called on Charles
Sweeney at st. .Michael's Hospital
Mr.. Sweeney is a resident here, ant
is being treated for lung trouble.
George Vroom was a Sunday visit
or at Newark. ..4a,f fats sf.a
Mrs. John McNulty spent Sunday
with her friend Mrs. Gallagher at
Mctuchen. 81
james Downey spent Sunday in
Newark.
Charles Roth and sister, Mrs.
Frank Brown, viii have been spend
ing tho past few weeks, touring III
Europe are expected to arrive home
about Saturday. 'ifr4
Miss Tessie O'Brien, of Ansonia,
Conn, is the guest of her sister, Mrs
James O'Brien.
John Duffy, of the Brooklyn Navy
Yard, is the guest of his brother
James during his weeks vacation.
A large number were at Coney
Island Sunday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-19
Fords
ITEMS.

-
Mrs. William Osborn, OF Metuchen
spent Thursday and Friday with her
sister. Mrs. Ellis Mundy, Sr.
Mrs. John Mundy is still quite Ill
IT is reported that there are a few
cases of diphtheria at Fords-
Miss Lena Olsen HAS returned to
her home after a pleasant visit In
Jersey City.
Mrs. Corey was q Perth Amboy
visitor Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chris Olsen and
children, of Jersey City spent Satur-
dav night and Sunday with Mrs. J..
Olsen, ST..
q. B. Mundy was in Carteret Fri
day night. -.
Miss Anna Hamilton was a Perth
Amboy visitor Saturday evening.
Mrs. e. B. Munday and daughter
spent Saturday evening in Perth Am
boy.
Mrs. ]. Olsen, Jr., was a Perth AM
how visitor Saturday evening.
There vas quite a large crowd at
the dance at Rogan's pavilion sat
urday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Durham
were Woodbridge visitors Sunday.
=. Rudders, of Perth Amboys was
in Fords Sunday.
N. d. La Forge has recovered
from his illness.
Mrs. Hanson entertained company
from out of town Sunday.
rrE AN RS Vt q
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-19
Sewaren

ITEMS.


Miss.Mary Stoddart celebrate Ter
second birthday last week.
Mr.. AMI Mrs, Harry H%artshorn are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Grant.
Mrs. E. ID. Wright is entertaining
Mrs. Simpson, of Milbourne.
Miss Clara Friend has beea visit ny
Miss Edna Fowler.
Mrs. r. G. Clarkson spcnt n few
DAYS last week III Stamford.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Ballard have
returned from Billhaven, Conn.
Misses Grace and Louise Metcalf
have been spending a week at Rose
vile, N. J.. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Nevius and Mr.
and Mrs. w. L. Ames attended church
in Perth Amboy on Sunday morning.
Mi. and Mrs. Knight have returned
from Bensonhurst.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-19
HISTORICAL STICK.

Postmaster Roddy has been pre-
scented with u walking stick with this
inscription, "Cut on the centre of
Seven Pines battlefield. where 10, 1000
soldiers were killed in the battle
fought by Lee and Mcclellan May 81
aud June /, 1862. The battle guide
was j. Il. Lvnd." larry Minnick was
the donor of the walking stick, he
having promised Mr. Roddy n some
time ago and while at Richmond he
was reminded of the promise by one
Of the south's fair ladies', which viii
no doubt make the stick Of greater
value to the recipient.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-19
FEEL IMPENDING DOOM.

The feeling of impending doom in the
minds of many victims Of Bf1ghts ais,
Ease and diabetes has been changed
to thankfulness by the benefit derived
from takiug< Folev's Kidney Cure. 1t
will cure incipient Bright's disease and
diabetes and even in the worst cases
rives comfort and relief. Slight dis
orders are cured N a few days. I"
had diabetes Id its worst FORM writes
Marion Lee OF Dunrcath, Ind. tried
eight physicians without relief. Only
three bottles Of Foley's Kidney Cure
made me a well man. Sections Pharm-
acy. "a Smith St
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-19
SOUTH AMBOy.
PASTOR TO LEAVE.
Rev. H. H. Hampton Will Resign
the M. P. Passionate Here.

. It has been announced that Rev. II.
Ii. Hampton, pastor of the M, p.
church, will seek a new field of labor
at the annual conference in October.
The correspondent of the NEWS heard
u rumor T this some days ago, but
was loatli TO believe it. but the rever-
end gentleman has informed his con
gregation that such is the case. Very
many, as well as the correspondent,
who always received a welcome from
both Mr.. and Mrs. Hampton, will be
sorry to have them leave
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-19
TURTLE ESCAPED.

Charles S%teuerwald, ST., was pre-
scented with Il large swapping turtle by
Charles f., Bernhard, of Midtown, Sat
urday. The turtle had been caught
and put 10 a barrel ten days ago, but
it got out and escaped to the swamp
where it buried itself in the mud.
After it's ten days outing it was re-
captured. When it escaped it weighed
twenty-eight pounds; when found 1t
weighed only twenty-thtec pounds,
having lost five pounds while in the
mud.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-19
IN THE BAPTIST CHURCH

Services we're held in the Baptist
church Sunday, the renovating, tint
ing and %frescoeing being finished :.
The new carpet and other improve
ments were very much admired and
the church looks fine. This must be
very gratifying to the pastor and
members who have worked hard to
get the church as it now is thorough
ly cleaned, heautiiied aud with a new
roof, besides the Improvement in the
back part of the church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-19
Woodbridge
SCHOOL BOARD MEETS.

At a meeting of the Board of Educa-
ton last night, at school No. !, an
offer was received from the Carteret
Polish congregation for the old Car
teret school building which they de-
sire to convert into n church. They
own several lots on the realty tract.
The matter was referred to the build
Ing committee. +
The teachers committee reported
that they had engaged Miss Sterling
as a music teacher for No. /, and that
they had also engaged a successor for
Miss Coble, resigned, at No. 2.
A number of bills were approved.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-19
TELEGRAPH OFFICE.

The genial proprietor of the Met
ichen pharmacy has opened his
loors to the Western Union Tele-
graph Company, for the accommoda-
ion of the townspeople, who have
1een so annoyed in the loss of a tele-
,raph service. Since Mr. Cornish gave
D the position nearly a year ago,
elegrams have had to come from
lew Brunswick causing delay and
much inconvenience.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-19
DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA

Mrs. Catharin inc Ward and Mrs. Col
lin Stratton and Mrs. Frank Petty, of
this borough, attended a meeting of
the state council Of the Daughters of
America, at Trenton, today, Mrs.
Ward as a state officer and Mrs. STRAIT
ton and Mrs. Petty us representatives
from the ID. of A. of this borough.