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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27
The Decline o. RACING.

There was time wltcrs ihc rae
ING Of horses Of splendid h.oca
and Arabian lineage was cuphon-
ionsiy called the sport Of Kings.
To day il he United States,
save only in a few places, it is
more truly the gamble q loUls.
|, is iust o'5Dthcr in,licatjon OF
the decay q the OLD Srllt that used
to animate Americans and another
proof of the mad interest IN gam
bling and cet-rich quick schemes.
Originally race tracks we're cX-
empteG from the Legislative enact
ments a9ainst gambling III, TIE plea
--truc at the tiinc-tIiut The tracks
encouraged the breeding Of tinc
horses.
70 day the majority Of the
tracks arc in the hands Of sports
and gamblers and politicians lEa'
have no earthly interest in the
breeding oi fine horses.
What they arc after al! the time
is the money, and in order tn get
ii. aud GET it quickly, they "It
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27

The ladies Cf the Kansas City
w. G. Il. U. seem to question Gov
ernor Folks right TO the mora!
righteousness halo which be has
appropriated unto himself. They
alIege that the Governor has the
pocket bottle habit and cannot
therefore conscienticusly assume
the attitude of u moral rcformer.
Folk answers that neither he or
any other man can make 4 prohi-
tition state ont of Missouri, and
as for the pocket bottle, why he is
only exercising his rights of per
sonal privilege.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27
SWanger VS.. Cook

Secretary Of State Swanger had
five months to discover the lottery
condition of the Salmon BanI; al
Clinton. Everybody not knowing
this banks condition, and knowing
the Salmons, would have said il
was safe institution. Wilh aii
the inside information sSvangc,
had on file in his office. it took him
five months to discover anything
wrong. He is rapid fire. He got
his feet dampened in the Lewis
bank matter. Where he viii Itnd
before hc serves four years re-
mains to be seen. -CassvlIIe Dem
ocrat.
Oh ho. Swanger had five months
to t!iaanyer that rottenness did he.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27

The Chicago packers condes-
cendingIy announce that they will
probably refrain from foisting de-
ceased meat upon the public here
after. For this concession the
people shoi.!i be duly grateful to
tho packers. However, it might
be we'll to keep an eye on that meat
until its FINAL disposition is noted.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27

President Mccall of the New
York Life says his life was made
weary in past campaign years by
Democrats who waylaid him for
contributions to their campaign
funds. He also states that in 1904
he gave voluntarily to the Repub-
lican campaign fund. All this
would be. still more interesting If
it were known just what each par
tv offered in return.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27

st. Louis millionaires are tvi-
IDENTIFY hard up these days. The
tax assessor conld only find S25,-
900 in actual money to assess in all
the city. The grand jury is in
Vestiuatinp.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27

Literary clubs are now being Or
ganized in st. Louis county for the
promotion of Sunday beer drink
ing. Of course, the brewers will
supply the liquorature.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27
81 itA ED.

>lx head 1t 3-ye.r-oI,i catl!e. marked
c.op Oh r!slt ear au;i split ii left. and
Ia. "a right ear. Party t:Hin& up
sane OF driving then home wi! be
iI|,er2!ly rewarded.
.yN REIN. Il son. p0tnsi, Mo.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27
President Roosevelt has appar-

IceS1ueut hOoScVeft HuS uHFaI
emily determined npon recommend
lag congress TO pass Il law bring
iay life insurance companies under
federal supervision and control.
and congress should beyond all
question respond without nnneces-
sar, delay with such legislation. We
no longer rrrmi, national banks TO
iugglcd unquestiored with ths
funds Of iIleir ,!nIo>itor>. ana t|li~
regulation was adopted solely i'll
the interest of the latter. lhe
funds pail inio insurance COLL
,mnics l.y pnIicyho'der, are quite
ms much in he nature uf sayla.r>
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27

A year or two in the pen for the
ahti-rebate and anti trust law
breakers would be the best anti
dOte for this class of criminality.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27

as are the funds Of iorosiiors iii
banks. national or otherwise, and
are entitled to similar protection
from the government.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27

The American people are capable
OF correcting all public abuses, the
trouble is they are too induIgent
and slow to move.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27

st. Francois county has bic
revenue from lis saloons, also 4
heavy expense for its murder
trials
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27

We see the trusts are to move
across the ocean. No great grief
will be displayed at their depart
ufe.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27
Booze and Doodle are the twin
evils of the present age. !
The laboring class does not want
any modification" of the tariff.
The tariff reform boosters are
over anxious to boost in another
era of hard times.

The Missouri Democracy wants
harmony in the party SO bad that
1t keeps up a continuous fight for
Il
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27

". /. Hunter, agent German
Atncrican INSURANCE ca. Of New
York. See him for fire insurance.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27

PECTLAIR DISApPEARANC
J u. Runyan Of Hutlerviile, O.. ezxt
the peculiar disappearance Of his IWA--
full symptoms, Of indigestion and 6i-
iouSness to DR. Kings New Life {NkI
He says: They are aperfect reuuzfE
for dizziness, sour stomach head;kA6.
constipation, etc" 25c at all drug
giSts.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1905-09-27
Conference &nr 2;nt:r sfit7.

The appointments Of tne II. L
Chufci. >ot:th, for the Narm!n4tOu
District. are a. follows:
Farmingt,.n district II. T. Single
ton. pre~il!ic: elder. Pennington sta,
ton, j. Il. Jenkins: E5pule Terro, A.
). ca.;eG; >adEeW.C!syjlie c3tcuit, i.
4. Hu~-o',; F:e:!rrir<town. Q, {,
i'"@ratn ArcaHii, X i Nauiey
t.,rt.9io-;r:l circuit. supplied by J, \.
Wood; Liberty vile circuit, J.. Ii.
DAVIS, i'otosi, I. I. Tracy; Dae!o@c,
VI. ] \'.vlc1; NGrIuauI ci,eujt, l..
+. hEaD>; Mari,e iIitl and Lutetv!I!c
v. II, Cunningham Huntington cir'
cult, " A Tetlcy: York chapel sta
ti0n. i. z. Mcdonald: pakr!dgc cir
cuIt, Il. NJ. Tracey: Fiat River, l.. F
A-p'o} Ste. GcnHsievc, supplied by
L. II i;n'1"Tt~; >narrh circuit, J
II. !IstIt~: !elg:.da c.Gculf. t. be
sun?Ij:..; le.@ntof Nniyin College,
g II. t'ray i'e,iry!eW cir.ujG, !. i.
>1tT"gt: f"cahp"ta, ":rcu3J. II. J.
Charlton; EnHjr> aud Esther, Thomas
Lord Whitewater, J. w Duncan;
,,rayul 4 Ii circuit. i. T. AirMaualna.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02
COAL STORED
EVERYWHERE.
All Through Pennsylvania the
Yards Are Filled Rushing
Coal to This Port.

People who have been visiting in
Pennsylvania this summer are sur
prised at the great amount of coal
being stored by the different rail-
roads along the different localities.
At the present time the Lehigh
Valley Railroad is rushing coal to
this city and South Plainfield as fast
as the cars can be loaded at the min
es and all that is not shipped to
the wholesalers is being crowded in
the bins. In walking along the docks
it is noticed that the bins are packed
yet the company always finds a
space in which to drop a little more.
At Port Reading, on the P G. r..
Railroad the conditions are the same.
The mine operators contract with
the miners runs out April ] and 1t
is feared big strike will take place.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02
Some Statistics Of Perth AmbOy's
Big Population Shown By Census,

The statistics OF the census of this
city are presented below from the
records of Supervisor Ira B. Tice.
They show many items of peculiar
interest and furnish a basis for COM
parisons.
Among the most striking features
are the fact that only 53.4 per cent
of the population are American born;
of the foreign born, the Danish lead,
with the Polish second; the male in
habitants exceed the females by o.
500; and less than 5000 are illit-
crate, despite the fact that only H.
740 can speak English intelligently.
Although the Danes and Poles
lead in the number of foreigners they
are not enumerated separately. Only
four foreign nationalities are COM
piled separately, because those four
are the highest in the number of
immigrants into the United States.
The Scandinavian majority is only
state of Minnesota.
A new claim is being made In New
Brunswick that, if its suburbs were
included in its population it would
beat this city. If the similar suburbs
of this city, such as Woodbridge,
Keasbey, Fords, South Amboy and
Metuchen, which are just as much
suburbs as North Brunswick, East
Brunswick, ETC., this city would beat
New Brunswick worse than without
the suburbs.
The statistics of this city's pop
ulation are as follows:
Dwelling Houses ........ 3,275
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02
ATTACK
MAN GOING HOME.
Emp|oye at the Perth Amboy Dry
Docks Was Assaulted
Last Night.
POLICE ESCORT TODAY.
Authorities at the Yard Say
They will Push the
Matter.

While returning from work at
the Perth Amboy Dry Docks few
minutes after o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon, when he reached the cor
ner of Rector and Commerce streets.
John A. Bohle, Of 4S Smith street.
was set upon by number of strill-
ers. He was beaten about the head
and kicked about the body, accord
ing to his story of the assault.
A telephone message was sent to
police headquarters and Patrolmanl
McDermott went to the place desig-
mated, but the men had dispersed
Bohle's injuries are not very SER
ious and he went to work this morn
ing, escorted by Officer McDermott
The dry dock company means to-
follow the matter up, they declare.
and to make an example. Bohle has
been working for them since soon
after the strike was declared, and is
a good man. A number of indepen-
dent men are at work at both yards
and vessels are being docked and re-
paired. Many Of the strikers are de-
clared to be at work elsewhere leay-
ing comparatively few unemployed.
1t was only a few days ago that
a man who is working at the other
yard and his wife were insulted by
strikers. = 4
Arrests may follow. VI
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02
MERCHANTS TO A MAN FAVOR
LIBERAL FRANCHISE To THE
CITIZENS LIGHTING COMPANY
General Canvas Made Among the Business Men by the EVENING
NEWS Finds Them All in Favor Of Competition in the Light
ing Matter and They Expect the Aldermen TO Use
Them Fairly The General Sentiment

That the city fathers should not
insist upon a franchise for the new
company unfavorable in comparison
with that held by the present mo-
nooly is the sentiment of the busi-
ness men of the town, the men who
are among the largest users of cleo
tricity in the city There seems to
be nearly every argument according
to the merchants ideas, in favor of
giving the local company a franchise
liberal in it's terms, and none, practi-
cally, against it.
Criticize Present Service.
Some do not hesitate to criticize
the present service, and say they an
ticipate that better service could cas-
lily be given, were it required.
A. Leon, of the firm of Leon &
Roessler, voices the general senti-
ment when he says: Give the local
men the best Franchise which will
allow of good service. Competition
should be encouraged, and the city
fathers have an opportunity to do a
good service by granting the citizens
company a liberal franchise"
J. Slobodien, the Glen Rock Wool
en- Mills Management, j. P. Holm
and a host of others in the same busy
section and in other sections, echo
the same opinions.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02

The business men, of this city to
a unit are in favor of having a sec
ond electric light company in this
city and of giving to the newly-form-
ed Citizens Electric Light, Heat &
Power Company liberal franchise,
one that will not bind it too tightly,
and the easiest conditions consist
ent with good service.
This assertion is made only after
a general canvas of the business men
and others to whom electric light
is a necessity.
The reasons urged by the mer-
chants in their replies to the question
are manifold. That the Independent
company composed of many of their
own number should not be tied down
so that the venture would be ca
lamitous to themselves, is the idea
evidenced.
Means Better Service.
Not alone with the prospect of
cheaper light in view do the bust
ness men declare in favor of giving
the new company easy conditions,
but with the belief that the con1pe-
tition thus engendered would result
in better service to the public and
that it would come right home to
every one of them in a beneficial
way.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02
STEAM
BIG SUCCESS.
Raritan Yacht Club Members
and Ladies Enjoy Concert
and Feast.

The Rhode Island clam steam at
the Raritan Yacht Club last nignt
passed off very pleasantly
1t was served at long tables and
colored walters were in attendance.
A large number of connoisseurs
were among the members and ladies
present, and they pronounced every
item on the menu par excellence.
The entertainment committee are
in receipt of numerous congratula-
tions upon the distinct success
achieved.
Music was furnished by the Dom
inant Society orchestra while the
guests were at the tables. The mus
icians were then served, after which
the music was again enjoyed
The affair marked an epoch IN
yacht club annals.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02
We're Bought Yesterday and Are
Now in This City to
be Broken In.
THEY COST ABOUT $500
Members Expect the City to
Help Them Out With
Another SIOO.

The special committee appointed
by Mcclellan Engine Company OF
State street some time ago to collect
money with which to purchase horses
for the engine and hose carriage
went to New Brunswick yesterday
afternoon where the purchased, at
the sales stables of c., NJ Winters
and Company, three fine iron gray
horses. They arrived here last night
and are not stabbed in McClellan's
fire house.
The horses are the finest that mon
ey could buy and it is understood
that they cost in the neighborhood
of $500. The committee had most
of the money collected, but they still
owe little. From all reports the
city will help them out with check
for 500 at the next meeting and the
boys then expect to have an end of
all kinds of trouble.
The committee is as follows: John
N. st. Johns, treasurer, Patrick
Rocks, James Dunham and Pat|ck
Lyons.
This morning the horses were
taken to the blacksmith shop of j..
j. Deveny, in New Brunswick ave-
nue. where they were shod. The two
horses for the engine are heavy built
and look capable of doing the work
they are intended for. The hose cart
horse is little lighter, but suitable
for the purpose.
The members of the engine COM
pany will meet tonight and as freq.
uently hereafter as possible to break
in the horses.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02

A committee meeting of the wa
ter board was held in the office OF
Superintendent Burns last night,
and, from all reports, it was hot
one. At the meeting of the board to-
night, when the plans and specifica-
tions for the new eight million gall
lon pump, to be installed at Run
yon are received, it is said an effort
will be made by some of the commits
sioncrs to throw them out, for, 1t
is understood, they claim they
have made some startling discov-
cries.
Refuse to Talk.
A NEWS reporter tried to get some
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02
HIRED A BOAT;
ARE MISSING.
South AmhOy Reports Two New
Brunswick Men Disappeared
from Morgan.
nocial 10 the Evening News.

Special to the Evening News.
South Amboy, Aug. 2:-There Is
a report here that two New Bruins
wick men who hired a boat from
Ryerson's place at Morgan station
Sunday have not been seen since.
Friends, of the two men were here
Yesterday making inquiries. Their
description of the two men is declar-
ed to fit that of the men who hired
the boat.
Morgan, Aug. 2:-Two men hired
a boat here Sunday but the report
that tbey have not returned cannot
be confirmed definitely.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02
LIVELY SESSION or WATER
BOARD ANTICIPATED TONIGHT

information along this line, this
morning, but the commissioners re-
fused to have anything to say. The
best that could be learned was that
there would be a lively session at
tonights meeting.
Just what the alleged discoveries
are is not made clear, but it is said
to be regarding the plans for the
pump and the expert who drew them.
1t is rumored that the specifications,
as presented, are practically closed
to all but one, or possibly two, pump
manufacturers. Whether or not the
facts will be brought out tonight is
not known, but the commissioners
promise something doing.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02
Mr.. kEAsHEy RECEIVER.

George NJ, Keasbey has been appointed
receiver for the Wheeler ManufacVurlpe
Company, pursuant to an application
made before Vice Chancellor Stevens by
John A. Miller, as counsel for the Manu-
facturers' Bank Of Newark, and othe !
creditors. Mr.. Keasbey's bond was fixed
at $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02
EAGLES NAME
COMMITTEE.
will Get Busy at Once to Raise
Money for Their
Horses.

At the meeting of Eagle Hose
Company last night the following
committee was appointed to start a
subscription for the purchase of a
team of horses to be owned by the
company Messrs, Laneck, Richards
and Peter Kroeger The Eagles do
not expect to have any trouble in
collecting enough money for the
team. 1t is expected that the city
will help them along with dona-
tion.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02
COMMITTEE MEETING.

A special meeting of the commit
tee of the Red Men, and Daughters
of Pochontas, who are in charge of
the excursion that these lodges will
hold jointly, was held in the office
of J. ]. Flynn, on New Brunswick
avenue, last night.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02
CATHOLIC CLUB WILL
SEE THE BABY PARADE.

A special meeting of the committee
of the Catholic Club in charge of
the excursion which the club will
run to Asbury Park August 81 will
be held tonight in the club rooms.
The club expects to have large
crowd on the outing. They have
chosen the day for the famous baby
parade. =
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02
PARADE IN
METUCHEN. .
Protection Hook and Ladder CON-
pany Going There October
8 "A Big Event.

Protection Hook and Ladder Com
pany No. 1 of State street, has ac-
cepted an invitation from the Met
uchen Fire Department, to take part
in the parade there October. 3. The
hooks will take the truck and horses
with them and they expect to make
a fine appearance.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02
THEY WERE BAD.
The WatermeIOns, Not the Boys,
Were No Good.

Acting upon report that gang
of boys was stealing load of wa
termelons from a Pennsylvania
freight car, Patrolman Andrew Jen-
sen and h. C. Jensen investigated.
They found that all the good melons
had been taken from the car dur
ing the day, and the only ones which
remained to be stolen were a num-
ber of decayed and damaged ones.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02
FIGHT AT A BALL.
What Might Have Terminated Ser
iOusIy Was Stopped by Policem<al.

There was a mixup in front OF
Columbia hall, State and Commetcei
streets, where a Hungarian ball was
in progress, shortly before 2 o'clock
this morning. What might have ter
minated in a general row was avert
ed by the timely appearance OF Pa
trolman l.. G. Jensen.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02

FL. LARKlNS S57 STATE Street,
will do plumbing, steam, hot water
and hot air heating on monthly pay
ments. $40 per month.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02

DR.. Middleton, of New York, will be at
Sections Drug Store Saturday 20 fit
glasses, Eyes examined free.
1247O 7-31 st m-w-f
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02

( CONTINUED on paqe g.,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-08-02

The population of the city is 25,-
IS, and the percentage of increase
as 46.3
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-12-30
MILLIONS TO Be SPENT
IN RAILROAD IMPROVEMENT

New York, Dec. 27.-According to
the Wall Street Journal railway ex-
tensions and improvements now un-
der way in this country will cost
1888, 900, 600, while those in contem-
plation amount to 1854, 600, 900. These
figures do not make allowance for any
new transcontinental road except
those built or under construction.
Any allowance for prospective trans
continentals would swell the total to
the billion mark.
The roads enumerated in the table
are the following:
Milwaukee, Rock Island, Santa Fe,
Burlington, Great Northern, Northern
Pacific, Union Pacific, Southern Pa
cific, Northwestern, Western Pacific,
Gould roads, San Pedro, Denver,
Northwestern 8 Pacific, Colorado
Southern, Illinois Central and Soc
line.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-12-30
CONFERENCE IS ASKED OF
ANTHRACITE OPERATORS

Philadelphia, Dec. 27.-The Press
saws:
President John Mitchell, of the
United Mine Workers, has communi-
Gated with the presidents of the an.
thracite coal producing companies liz
regard to the demand the miners will
make for the continuance Of work in
the hard coal fields.
1t is understood the letter is in re.
gard to holding a conference between
the committee representing the Unit
ed Mine Workers and the operators.
As to what the operators will do nc
definite decision has been made.
Besides asking for an eight hour
day, there are also to be presented
other demands, the most important
and the one which, if adopted, will
cause complete recognition of the
union, is the request that an entirely
new Cancellation board be formed,
one that will always be in session
and will go from place to place to set
tie disputes.
The request will meet with consid-
elable opposition from the presidents.
The proposed new board is to be
composed of three members represent
lug the miners and the same number
Iepresenting the operators, and a sew
enth member to be chosen by the 9TH
er six.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1905-12-30
NICHOLAS IS ADVISED
TO GET OUT OF RUSSIA

St. Petersburg, Dec. 26.-There is
a persistent rumor in circulation here,
a well known revolutionary leader be-
ing authority for the same, that the
czar has been warned to leave Russia
This communication was sent to the
ruler in three different ways in order
to guarantee it reaching him.
The czar was notified that the limit
of patience had been exhausted and
that he had ceased to be ruler of Rus
STA, save in name only. The czar was
advised for his own sake as we'll as for
his family, to leave the country at
once.
The communication to the cazr is
also said to have stated:
1--WE do not want to harm any mem
Der of the imperial family, but we
will not be responsible for their safety
in the present critical time"
The emperor, who has been unnerv-
ed over the events of the last few
weeks, had looked to Count Witte as
the one man able to keep the people
loyal. Now that Witte has failed to
prevent the strike, the czar is inclined
to blame him for the present crisis.
A stormy scene occurred when the
premier replied to the czar:
"Your majesty, cannot save this
dynasty. 1 am afraid cannot save
the people,
The czar is also greatly Influenced
by the grand dukes, especially Vladi-
mir, who is said to demand a stronger
reactionary policy.