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The new enterprise., 1905-08-31

II is claimed that the Pekin duck
viii thrive well without ponds, 1t is
true that the ducklings can be more
easily raised away from ponds or
streams than when allowed to have ac-
cess thereto, but this is due to the fact
that most of the ducllllngs are Matched
with incubators during the winter sea-
son, when the cold waters Of the pond
would chill them and cause loss.
Young ducks will thrive better II they
are kept away from the ponds until
they are well feathered, but despite all
claims in favor Of the Pekin ducks as
being adapted to dry locations, my ex-
perience is that the adult ducks are
more contented when they have a
pond. Like all aquatic birds, they en-
joy the water. and they will thrive on
an open field away from water Tex
cept for drinking. yet they gi7e the
best results when they have the privll-
eges Of pond.
The new enterprise., 1905-08-31
Improved Ship Propeller.

A new ship propeller, patented by
r. S. Crawford, carries an ingenious
setting of the blades on the screw,
which is claimed to give a better grip
on the water, with less slip and less
broken water, The blades are not ar
ranged perpendicularly to the shaft
axis, but are inclined aft from root
to tip" being curved circumferential-
ly. The tip of one blade overlaps the
base of the next, The result seems
to be that the equivalent of one oll
blade is made up by set of the new
ones, perhaps catching more water
and releasing It with less back sue
tion.-London Engineer.
The new enterprise., 1905-08-31
SOUTHERN " FARM " NOTES.
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TOPICS INTEREST PLANTER SroSsaHAS0 TRUCK GscwER

the use Of very Leavy strong plow
that can be run at n depth Of ten or
twelve inches in the soil so as TO ef-
fcctually get under the roots and tear
them out and bring them to the sur
face. II necessary put on four mules,
and run the plow so as to cut and tear
the roots loose in the soil, Then. IL
You will run heavy harrow over the
land, or, better still, some form of cul-
tivator that has curved teeth on the
same principle used In many corn cul-
tivators, you will be able TO gather the
roots together in punches on top OF the
ground, and after allowing them to
dry awhile you can burn and destroy
them effectually. OF all the methods
have ever seen and tried this has
proven to be the most satisfactory,
and am sure 1t will work well under
proper conditions, for l have seen n
number Of fields literally infested with
sassafras cleaned up as suggested,
Lime and salt will not destroy sassa-
fras roots from what | know Of this
pest. and agree with you in believing
that If enough lime were used to be Of
Scrvice that it would be more or less
likely TO njure the trees growing on
the land.-A. NJ. Souc.
The new enterprise., 1905-08-31

FOR DORERSAND SCALE INSECTS
The following wash is thoroughly ef.
fcctiye NOT only against fruit tree bor-
ers but even in the destruction of the
san Jose scale; Boil two gallons OF bar
ley in five gallons of water until the
barley is soft; strain on the liquid. and
mix with it sufficient quicklme to
make it about the consistency of pam
cake batter or paint. When cold, add
about two pounds Of lamp black and
mix thoroughly; then add one.half
pound Of -four of sulphur and one
quart of alcohol, mixing until all in
greF nts are dissolved and will spread
as< Athly as well mixed paint. If
II 70 spread evenly, reduce with
N~, er to required consistency.
The NVMNa lack should be mixed first
in 4 sepiN- vessel, using warm water
and strorN paddle, and it should be
reduced to aNsmooth PASTE after which
1t may be added TO the other ingre.
dients. The mixture should be applied
with a paint brush first using a stlff
bristle brush "a common house scrub.
blng brush will do to remove loose
pieces Of the bark and moss. This
preparation not only destroys all in.
sects and their eggs that may be on
the tree when it is applied, but will
prevent them from working ON it dur.
ing the entire season If used in early
sprlng.-B. c. Williams, in The Eplto.
mist.
The new enterprise., 1905-08-31

improving corn Dy seleCtlon ol seeus
II. c. H., Claxton, writes: I would
like TO know what you think Of the
value Of seed selection for corn.
Answer; There is no doubt but that
the yield of corn can be increased
through iudicious selection so as to OBJ
tain a strain that will be more prolific
than many varieties now grown. In
experiments | have made | have noted
that where 5000 stalks were planted to
the acre not more than G0O0 ears were
sometimes harvested whereas, in
other plats with an equal number of
stalks as many as $500 ears were har-
vested, 1t is easy 10 see, therefore,
that some varieties are more prolific
than others, and as matter of fact,
there are quite q number of stalks in
practically all corn fields which are
barren. These stalks are large enough
to produce a heavy ear and would Of
ten do If the variety were selected so
as to avoid any sterile stalks, Corn
breeding may be compared in impor.
tance TO animal breeding; just as strlli.
ing and valuable results can be OBJ
tanned by giving care to selecting de.
sirable strains of corn as have resulted
in the systematic effort 10 develop a
irotter of phenomenal speed in Amer
ica, The analogy in the two instances
is complete and would answer your
question as fully as pages OF facts Of
similar importance,-Proscssor Soulc.
The new enterprise., 1905-08-31

w. I. c., stewartsvllle. writes: "a
would like to know how to kill sassa.
fras sprouts used lime and have
succeeded in getting red clover on
part of it, but the sassafras seems to
get thicker each year. have heard
that common salt would kill the stun,
and I fear IL put it on thick enough
to kill the sassafras 1t would kill the
trees"
Answer-Thc most effective method
of destroying sassafras sprouts that
has come 10 my attention is through
The new enterprise., 1905-08-31
HEART RIGHT
When Ne Quilt Coffee.

Life Insurance Companies will not
insure a man suffering from heart
trouble. The reason Is obvious,
This Ia serious matter to the hus-
band or father who Is solicitous for the
future OF his dear ones Often the
heart trouble is caused by I'M unex-
pected thing, and can be corrected IL
taken in time and properly treated. A
man In Colorado writes:
II was great coffee Grinker RI
many years, and was not aware Of the
injurious effects of the habit till be-
came practical invalid, suffering
from heart trouble, indigestion and
nervousness to an extent that made
me wretchedly miserable myself and a
nuisance to those who witnessed my
sutferings,
II continued to drink Coffee, how"
ever, not suspectlng that 1t was the
cause OF my ill-healtn, til, on applying
for life insurance was rejected on ac-
count Of the trouble with my heart.
Then became alarmed. found that
leaving OF c0ffee helped me qulcklys
so quit II altogether. and having bee4
attracted by the advertisements 81
Postum Food Coffee I beganits use.
THE change in my condition was re-
markabie. and It was not long till
was completely cured. All my ailments
vanished. My digestion was complete
ly restored. my nervousness dlsap-
peared, and, most important of all, my
heart steadied down and became nor
NAL, and on second examination
was accepted by the life insurance GO.
Quitting Coffee and using Postum
worked the cure Name given by
Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich.
There's reason. and It is explained
in the little book. ~The Road to Well
ville." in each pkg,
The new enterprise., 1905-08-31

Here is a true and tried remedy to
use for potato bugs: Take the boughs
Of the cedar tree limbs and all, cut
them up and put into n pot and boil
for two hours, When cool apply with
broom on the potato vines. The
writer has tried the above receipt, and
II killed or made the bugs move from
bis patch. Polk County News.
The new enterprise., 1905-08-31

The old style orchard was often high
headed, with the limbs well up out of
the way, The idea was TO train the
Tree so high that teams could be driv-
IN under and TO keep the limbs above
The reach of cattle. Now that these
Items are of less importance TO most
orchardists the tendency is in the op-
pOsite direction, until ]. II. Hale asks
pertinently: whats the use of n trunk
anyway" 1t may be said in favor Of
the low down tree that the fruit may
be picked at considerably less cost and
Is not 50 likely to be blown off by the
wind, Spraying is also less difficult,
II is in many ways the better tree for
those who do not cultivate directly
under large trees and who keep cattle
away from the orchard, In a row Of
the summer apples the trees We're cut
back much shorter than in many or
chards, consequently the limbs are
sturdy enough TO hold the fruit with
out bending These trees averaged
about four cases to the tree. The trees
branch out about eight or ten inches
from the ground
The new enterprise., 1905-08-31

for that which one would buy. II is
a sure sign a man is up to date when
n bulletin board like the one illustrat-
ed is seen before his door A board
of this kind also shows the residence
Of owner which is desired by passers'
by.
The new enterprise., 1905-08-31

who suffer from such diseases. From
personal experience I thoroughly en-.
dorse your remedy, and am glad Of an
opportunity for saying so. Yours truly
(SIgned)
MARY ELIZABETH LEASE
Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo. y. T.
Sold by all dealers. Price, so cents
per box.
The new enterprise., 1905-08-31

United States
Senator, writes:
Dear Sirs-As
many Of my
friends have used
Doan's Kidney
Pills and have
been cured ol.
bladder and iii
ney troubles. I
feel it my duty
to recommend the
medicine to thosa
The new enterprise., 1905-08-31
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I N: I " " NJ " "
FARM TOPICS
.nI,LLETIN AND NAIL BOZ.

\ subscriber Of the Farm journal
sends an illustration of handy COM
bined bulletin and mail box which eH-
plains itself. There is no kind Of ad-
vertlslng that can equal this plan
which adyertises things for sale aud
The new enterprise., 1905-08-31

Horse racing in Italy is dead since
the Introduction Of automobile spee1
contests.
The new enterprise., 1905-08-31

The Pope has addressed an auto
graph letter to the Emperor Of Japan.
The new enterprise., 1905-08-31
AMgRIcA,s eRlcArEsf woMAn

Mary II. Lease Feels II Her Duty To r.
oinmsnd DOan's Kidney pills.
Mary E. Lease, formerly polltcsl
leader and orator Of Kansas, now an.
thor and lecturer--tho only woman ever
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-14
TWO HUNDRED PRISONERS ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE
DURING A BIG BLAZE AT RAILWAY REFORMA TORY
ODD FELLOWS INSTALLED OFFICERS WITH
GREAT POMP AND ceremony LAST NIGHT.

Much pomp and ceremony was in
evidence at the meeting of the Odd
Fellows last night when District De.
putty Thomas Armstrong, and his staff
from Railway, visited Lawrence lodge
of this city, to install officers Preoed.
ing the installation the first degree
was exemplified.
A regular meeting of the lodge was
first held. At the close OF business a
member of Hobart lodge, of Wood.
bridge, was put through The first de-
gree in manner was first put in in
this city few months ag" When
this was flashed the district deputy
and his staff were ushered in with due
ceremony.
Besides Mr.. Armstrong as district
deputy, his staff consisted of the fol.
lowing. G. NJ, David Tremlev; G.
W., James Barren; G.. Il. S., Charles
Marfield; G. F. s., ,Fredrick Wagner
G. T.. George Wright; G. G., George
Bierwith.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-14
he FELL DOWN
PORCH STEPS.
Godfrey H. MeIlek Badly Hurt At
His Home Last
Night.

Godfrey H. Melick, an engineer on
the Lehigh Valley, is confined to his
bad at his home, 155 Broad street,
with a broken left shoulder, the result
of falling off the back stoop last night.
Mr.. Melick was going down the
steps when he lost his balance and
fell heavily to the ground. He man
aged to crawl to the house. DR. Fl.
NJ. Brace was summoned and he found
that Mr.. Meliok had been badly shaken
up, besides the more serious injury.
1t will be some little time before he is
able to get around again.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-14
Guards Forced TO Fire Upon
Them IdeS Was The
Leader.
LOSS $4,000
Flremen Late in Arriving - Had
Narrow Escape in ExpIC-
sion of Oil.
.SbeciaLf0 the Evening Ne7US.


Railway, Jan. 14:-During the
height Of O fire at the Railway Re.
formatory at 40 o'clock this morn
ing 200 prisoners made a break for
liberty and the guards were forced TO
fire upon them to stop the riot. They
warned the prisoners that any further
attempt to escape would mean death
The blaze did Sl5, 600 damage and des.
troyed the Rogers gallery, the Bertil.
lion system, the carpenter shop, the
paint shop and the entire reforma tory
was damaged by smoke and water.
The origin of the, fire is a mystery
and an investigA will be insti.
tuted.
The blaze was discovered by one Of
the prisoners, who called to the guard.
He turned in the alarm for the pri.
son fire department but when they
arrived it was evident the blaze was
to be stubborn one and still alarm
was sent for the Railway fire depart.
ment, but they did not respond and
shortly afterwards the general alarm
was TUNED in from box 65,
The firemen had hard time for
the blaze was beyond control when
they arrived and to add more trou bic
the hose was so rotten that it could
not stand the pressure of the water,
it bursting in many places.
1t was in the midst of all this ex'
citement that Frank Ides, the fellow
who, as told in yesterdays News, had
just been captured and returned tt
the reformatory, assembled about a
dozen prisoners and they made dash
for the woods The guards fired upor
them and forced them to return tt
their quarters.
Finally, two hundred of the pri
soners were assembled IN the lower
corridor, when Idas again excitec
them to riot and the crowd made &
break. For q moment the flames wert
forgotten and the guards fired upor
the crowd and they were finally sue
csssful in quieting them.
The Railway firemen and the gua1d
worked hard to get the blaze out aud
many of them came near losing theil
lives by the explosion of two barrels
of oil in the cellar.
Il thu rotrrn upTt
sounded
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-14
CHANGES At
COPPER WKS.
D. ". Blair Succeeds ". A. Nc
Coy as Superintendent Of
Tank Room.

A notice of what is believed to be
the forerunner of general shake up
at the Rartan Copper Works has beer
posted at the plant Announcing the
retirement of W. A. Mccoy as super
iutendent of the tank room to be sue
ceeded by D. W. Blair, who has been
superintendent and assistant general
manager of the entire plant. These
changes take effect at once.
The men are wondering what is
next. 1t is rumored that there will be
several transfers and removals among
the foremen and minor offic ers in the
works.
Since A. Clayton Clark has taken
charge he has changed things oonsi'
derabIy at the Copper Works.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-14

The officers as installed are as fol.
lows: Walter kechnitzer, noble
grand; g. B. Mackenzie, vice noble
grand; A. f. Rankin, warden; j. Ii.
Tyrrell, Sr., conductor; Alexander
Dickson, inside guard; James Martin,
outside guard; Simon Munroe, r. S.
N. G.. Thomas Howard, L. S n. G. /;
Joseph B. Quick, r. S. Y. G.. ; John
Dennis, l.. 8. V. G H. E Hanson,
r. s. S. j; Peter Frice, L. S. S.. +.
L. Harrington, recording secretary ;
William Duncan, financial secretary,
ana treasurer, R. Fl. Barnes.
After the ceremonies half hour
was spent in speech making and then
the members and guests retired to the
lower floor, where banquet had been
prepared and the inner man was
abundantly cared for.
There were abouv 150 Odd Fellows
present, including members from Rah-
way, Woodbridge, South Amboy, Tot
tenyIlle, and others from out Of the
ate
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-14
REMOVING THE WIRES.

All of the Western Union telegraph
wires on the z. II. Il. property here are
now down and yesterday gang oi near
ly fifty railroad employees visited kah-
way, and began to demolish the western
Union Telegraph Company's wires along
side the Pennsylvania Railroad. Line
men were sent up each pole with clips,
and in short time the wires were cut.
Another gang wound the loose wires in
punches and piled them in heaps.
The poles will be cut down as soon as
all the wires are free from them. This Is
the outcome of the recent decision in
favor of the Pennsylvania Railroad over
the Western Union Company recently
told in the News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-14
Trouble on the Floor Was Annoy.
Ing but Did Not interfere
With the Success.
THE PRIZE WALTERS.
March Was Feature Of the Even.
Ing and Was Carried Out
f.. Without Difficulty

" ThyRSwas considerable trouble at
the bail given by the Delta Baseball
Club, in Braga Hall, last night, and
the police were forced to take notice
of the disturb bance. but this did not
interfere with the success of the event
and o neat sum was realized by the
club, which will he spent for new uni
forms next season.
TheFe Vas q big crowd present and
dancing '@ns enjoyed until l0:SC
o'claAk, when the march, led by Peter
SmithaAnd Miss Elizabeth Wilbur, Of
Sayreville, and followed by about
thirty couples. was started. This
march, which was called the heart
and horse shoe march, was very
difficult one, but the leaders led the
crowd through it without q hitch.
After the march, dancing was re-
sumed and continued until 10 O'Clock,
when the prize waltz was started. II
was won by Miss Lena Knudsen and
Hugh MoCardle. The lady's prize
was gold chain and loc ket. The
gentleman prize, pair of silk sus
penders.
II was E O'Clock this morning before
the last of tEe crowd had left fol
home. ,,..,,.
The committee in charge of tht
ball was as follows: Floor mana ger
Charles Hilker; assistant floor man
ager, Peter j. Smith; p. j. Smith
chairman; J. Durham, Charles Hilker
Ale Olsen, Manning Mollison, Hans
Olsen, Frank Applegate. Kenny Lind
Oscar Hanson, Kenny Yates The
manager of the club is ]. Durham.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-14
CADETS To DRILL.
Will Give Entertainment in Braga
Hall February 2S.

At the meeting of the Westminster
Cadets, held last night, at the srmory
in Rector street, a number of impor-
tant matters were discussed, includ-
lug the entertainment which the
cadets will hold in BraRa Hall
February % AT the meeting next
Friday night the cadets Will be put
through special drill which thay
will give at the entertainment. The
cadets who will take part in the enter.
tainment will be coached by Mrs.
Burnett
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-14
Excellent Arguments Pres
on Both Sides I'll :
Yet Held.
THE SPELLING MAI
In tha JuniOr-Freshman 81
The Pupils Had An Instr
tive Contest.

In the High School Literary
les, yesterday afternoon, proP
unusual interest were presente
10 the Senior Sophomore
the debate was declared to be
f the year thus far. The
at Issue was Resolved III
FOR the best interests of tha
states to build and maintain sS.nge
navy Hans Hanson and Evelyn Rern-
nicke upheld the affirmative side, one
colleague being absent. On ths Mega
i've side were James Griswold, Walter
Barnes and Ira ST. John. No decision
vas given.
In addition, papers on current topics
we're read by IDgvard Greisen, Anna
Mccormick and Harriet Tice. Emily
NcConville.read humorous selection.
and Catherine Smith gave recitation.
A spelling. match was held in the
Junior Freshman society. Two sides
we're chosen. The side oaptained by
Miss Louise Rock won from that of
which Ira Moore was captain.
LIS likely that, if q challenge for
a debate is received from the New
Brunswick high school, 1t will be ac-
oe pied
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-14
DAUGHTERS OF POCOHONTAS ENTERTAINED
GREAT CHIEFS OF STATE AT INSTALLATION

eighteen months, Mrs. Van Syckle
first scout, Katie Anderson; seconr
scout, Mrs. William Martin; frsr
runner, Mrs L. Poulson; seconr
runner, Mrs. N. Janderup; first coun
sellor, Mrs Van Syckle; second coun
sellor, MIS-. NJ. Reiley; guard Of
teepee, Mrs. NJ. Hanson; guard -oi
forest, Mrs. William Rudders.
After the installation the auditing
committee made its report for tn
last six months. 1t showed that tht
order has now one hundred and sixty.
one mem bers in good standing, will
over 81, 700 in the treasury. Over s30t
was paid out during the past six
months for sick benefits, while s124
was paid for a funeral
The coun Gil is well pleased witt
the report of the auditing committee
and they are proud Of the good work
of the order.
When the business meeting wsF
over addresses were made by the
great chiefs, by DR.. Whitmore, the
great prophet of the Red Men, and
by Mayor Brace, of this city. The
degree team then worked the first de-
gree on some candidates.
About II O'Clock a supper was
seryed
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-14

AT the meeting Of Mohawk Council
No. &c, Daughters of Pocahontas,
held in the Red Men rs rooms, in the
jefferson building, last night, over
i20 members were present. The coun
Gil had as its guest the following arest
chiefs of the state: Great Pocahontss,
Mrs. Ray E. Wydell, Jersey City /;
Great Weronah, Mrs Isadors Spencer,
Bridgeton, Great Minnehaha, Jennie
Jurley, Asbury Park; Great Pro-
phetess, Estella Reagen. Paterson !;
Great K OF R., Sarah T. Rellstah,
Trenton. Besides these the great
prophet of the Red Men, Dr. Whit
more, of Oce anic, and delegation Of
eighteen members from Bright Eye
Council, CT Cartaret, were on hand.
The District Deputy Mrs Erickson,
Of 1893 Elm street, and her staff, Mrs.
Hans Smith, of 10 North First street,
aud Mrs, MaItinusen, Of 129 Neville
street, installed the following officers :
Prophecies, Miss Lulu Harrington
Pocahontas, Mrs. Hans Smith /;
Winonah, Mrs. Osmau; Powhatan,
James ]. Flynn; chief of records,
Mrs. August Farlander collector OF
wappum, Mrs. Erickson keeper OF
wampum, Mrs. Drifte; trustee fol
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-14
WAS rendered A
FAREWELL BANQUET.
DR.. Finkenbeiner Who Has Eeen
Hare About a Year to Re-
turn to Germany.

A banquet was rendered ut the
Packer House Thu rsday night TO DR..
Finkenbeiner, who has been in charge
of the formaldehyle plant of the
Roessler & Hasslacner Chemical com
pany, in BuckinR ham avenue, since
its opening about a year ago. DIR.
Finkepbsiner sails for Germany next
Tuesday, the local plant being now
in thorough operation. A number OF
the prominent men of the company S
three local plants were present at the
banquet which took the nature of
farewell.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-14
TUG
THROUGH ICE.
Two Tugs Rescued Her Last
Night Will Go in Dry Dock
for Repairs.

At 5 80 O'Clock last night the tugs
Sprite and Mabel succeeded in break
ing the ice around the big tug Fire
proofer, which, as told in the News,
had been caught in the ice just off
Florida Grove. Tne captains of the
tugs succeeded in getting lines fast on
the Fireproofer and the big tug was
pulled through the ice.
1t is understood that the Fireproofel
will have to go on the dry dock as she
lost her wheel, it being broken com
pletely off, and her hull was slightlv
damaged
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-14
MRS. AMANDA FORD.

Amanda, wife of J. B. Ford, died
at 5 5:4othis morning at her home, 1899
High street, .at the age of seventy one
Years nine months. She is survived
By her husband and four children.
Mrs. Adelia G. FRANKIE. Mrs. William
S. Duncan, Mrs. Ferdinand Garrett
son and Mrs. Luther j. Hope. Tie
funeral will he held from her late
home Tuesday afternoon ae O'Clock,
Rev. S. T. Jackson officiating. Inter
ment will be made in Alpine GENE
tpry
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-14
EAGLE HOSE
Be PATIENT.
Aldermen Announce that no New
Apparatus Can be Bought Un-
til New Appropriations.

A number of matters of momen t
came up for discussion at the alder
manic committee meetings last night.
In connection with the question Of
supplying Eagle Hose company with a
combination wagon, one of the me u
beis of the council said this mo ming
that no action can be taken in that
direction until the appropriations are
made in March, as there is not enough
money now with which to purchase
the apparatus.
The question of the city attorney.
ship is still in the dark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-14
WITH Mr.. THOMPSON,
Guests Spent Pleasant Evening At
His Home in Rector Street.

j. Leon Thompson entertained a
few friends at his home, in Rector
street, last night Whist was played
to pass awav the hours aud at the
proper time refreshments were
served. Among those present were
Misses Ida and Mamie Miller, Bessie
Thompson, Daisy FRANKIE, Msthilda
Peterson. Mrs. G. NJ, Peterson,
AIessrs. L. 3. Moore and Charles Nj.
Petersen.