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Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
OUTSIDER WON GIRL.
Bedford Excited Over the AutOmo-
bile Ride-Tar and Feathers.

BELFORD, Aug. 16:-This place
is gossiping about the elopment of
Dayton X. Wentworth, of Candor, N.
Y, and Miss Meta Willett, of this
place. While they ran away last sun
day and were married, the news only
reached here yesterday.
An interesting feature of the ro-
mantle affair is the peculiar attitude
of the young men in town toward
wentworth. They say if he comes
back here with his bride they will
tar and feather him-which would
seem to argue that they either were
making eyes at pretty and blonde
Miss Willett, or didn't like Went
worth. Anyway, there won't be any
tar and feathering should the pair
come back, as is the intention-as
Wentworth is a rather husky young
man himself, even if he did look pale
and slender behind the Willett soda
fountain.
Wentworth is a drug clerk, hold
ing a position in Manhattan in win
ter and working in Willet's drug
store here in summer. There he of
ten met the pretty daughter of the
proprietor and soda never fixed beS-
ter than for the girl of nineteenI She
had many admirers, but good look
ing young Wentworth received her
sweetest smiles.
He is rather an expensive young
man, is Wentworth, and when he
came through here on Sunday in a
big touring car he attracted no at
tention until Miss Willett boarded
the auto with him. Then there was
a little talk, and that's all.
They made a flying trip to Long
Branch, where they were married by
the Rev. w. Frank Johnson of the
First Baptist church. Only yes
terday did Mr.. Willett hear his
daughter was a bride. 1t is probable
he will forgive her and the pair will
come back, despite the hostile atti-
tude of the young men of the town
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
OF PYTHIAS
PREPARE FOR FIELD DAY.

Next Tuesday the members of the
Knights Of Pythias, of this city, Rah-
way, Woodbridge and Metuchen will
hold a field day at Boynton Beach. A
special committee, which is in charge
of the affair, isnow at work.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
NC CELLANS MEETING
WITH MUCH SUCCESS.

At the meeting of Mcclellan En-
CINE Company, in the engine house
on State street, last night, the COM
mittee in charge of the picnic which
the company will hold at Losers
Grove, Labor Day, reported that they
were meeting with great success.
They have secured a celebrated Irish
bagpiper for that day and all who
attend the picnic will have a fine
time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
ANOTHER WONDER OF SCIENCE
Biology has Proved HI DandrufR is
Caused by a Germ.

Science is DOING wonders these days in
Medicine as well as in mechanics. Since
Adam lived, the human race has been
roubled with da~ndruff. for which no hair
lreparation has heretofore proved a sue
.essful cure until Newbro's Herpicide was
,ut on the market. 1t is a scientific prep
ration that kills the germ that makes
landruff or scurf by digging into the
icalp to get at the root of the hair. where
t saps the vitality; causing itching scalp.
falling hair. and finally badness. With
out dandruff hair must grow 1uxuriantly.
1t is the only destroyer of ~dandruff.
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c.
in stamps for sample to The Herpi-
eide Co., Detroit. Mich.
@ A. SEXTON Special Agent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
MESHROW is
66 YEARS OLD TO-DAY

Patrolman John Meshrow, is six
ty years old today. He is n of tire
old timers of this city and Iii the days
of Washington Hose Company he
was one of the boys. Patrolman
Meshrow has been on the force about
twelve years and before becoming
a policeman he was Tor years a con-
ductor on the PENNSYLVANIA railroad
on the run from this city to Jer-
sey City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
Opcration for Appendicitis.

Mrs. George Ryder, of Hobart
street, who was taken to the city
hospital Monday afternoon suffering
with appendicitis had an operation
performed on her by DR.. G. w. Tyr
rell yesterday afternoon and it is
hoped by her many friends that she
will soon be home again.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Marie Rossi, thirty-fve years
old, died at her home, 2l9 Prospect
street, last night. She leaves ar in
FAINT, one of twins, sixteen days old.
The other of the twins was buried
last week. Mrs. Rossi will be buried
this afternoon. Services will be held
at 3 o'clock in st. Mary's church. In
terment will be in ST. Mary's Gene
terry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
WOODMEN OF WORLD
TO HAVE BIG TIME

Perth Amboy Camp No. 10, Wood
men of the World, will have a big
time at their session tonight in the
hall in the Jefferson building. There
will be degree work, followed by a
smoker and entertainment of fine cal
ibre. ]. J. Flynn and Emil Warter
are in charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16

Since the state authorities of the
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Animals were so Jealous as to
make an Investigation when the local
police were shooting unlicensed dogs
by the wholesale recently, many peo-
pie in town are saying that the So
ciety should investigate the condi-
lions here regarding unfed, neglected
and improperly cared-for CANNES.
There are still many such at large
here, especially in the outlying dis
tricts, and the police could shoot
many more than they have, and aus
no harm or regret,-except to the
ours and mongrels.
Frecholders In Session.
The Board of Freeholders meets
this afternoon in New Brunswick.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
SOCIAL r c MEETING.

: The Young Ladies' Social Circle met
at the home of Miss Bessie Karkus,
in New Brunswick avenue, last night.
Nearly all of the members were pre-
SEN and most of the time was taken
up in the discussion of the trolley
ride which the members propose to
b ave soon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16

NEWPORT, II. l., Aug. 16.-The race
for the Aston cup was called off on ac-
count OF a heavy storm of wind and
rain. While returning to the Rarbor
after it was seen that no race could he
sailed John Jacob Astor's yacht Nour-
mahal went aground on the south side
of Fort Adams. The big yacht ground
ed easily at half tide, and tits expect
ed that no difficulty viii be experienced
in floating her at high water. Colonel
Astor and his guests We're taken ashore
in launches.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
GAVE BACHELOR DINNER.

Franz Nelson and a number of
friends enjoyed a bachelor dinner
at the home of his sister in New York
last night. Mr.. Nelson's guests in
Guided several local young men.
Mr.. Nelson and his mother, Mrs.
NJ. c. Nelson, leave town shortly for
Cambridge, Wis, and it is under
stood that Mr.. Nelson will return
with his bride.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
RIDE POSTPONED.

' Because of the rain the members o
the Daughters of Liberty, who were
to have gone on a trolley ride around
the loop, last night, postponed the
trip until a later date. They all met
at the appointed hour at the Jefferson
building, but the rain was coming
down too hard for them to start.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
LAWN FESTIVAL.

The ladies of the Presbyterian
church have the arrangements about
complete for their lawn festival to-
morrow night at the home of Mrs. j..
NJ. Nichols. C. C. Baldwin will lie
on hand to dispense ice cream to his
many friends on the spacious lawns at
Market and Water streets,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
they Dumped Them.

The Little Ash Barrels Hard-to-
Dump dumped the Young Equitables
by a o of 8 to 0 on Mechanic
street this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
Milk Dealers Met.

The Milk Dealers Association met
last night at Mr.. Koch's home in
Odgen place. Only regular business
was attended to.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
Row Between tenants.

A row between fellow tenants of
the house at 26 Elizabeth street oc-
CURED last night, and a complaint
was made this morning before the
recorder.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
Was Making TrOubIe.

The police received a telephone
message at $50 o'clock last night
that an intoxicated man was maxi
ing himself obnoxious at the Central
depot, and an officer was SEN there.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
Juniors PLAY Ball.

The New Brunswick beat
the Brighton emu in a thirteen
inning game by a score Of 10 yester-
day afternoon on Simmens' diamond.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
CLASS Reunion Tonioht.

The class of 1906 of the high
school will hold a reunion tonight
at the Westminster, the home of Miss
Anna Holm, a member of the class.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
IN CHURCH CIRCLEs.

A business meeting of the Baptist
church will be held tonight following
the usual prayer service.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
Vagrancy Charge.

Patrick Cunningham, sixty-t no
years old, was locked up by Patrol-
man Meshrow this moor on a charge
Of vagrancy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
Patient Discharged.

A surgical patient from Guggen-
helms, who has been at the hospital
five weeks, was discharged today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
Husband Docs Not Sunnort He,

A Sayre ven woman has con
planned to the authorities that her
husband fails to support her.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16

Want Ads, for the EVENING
NEWS received at T.. Killenberger's
store, 247 Smith street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-08-16
Youthful Bankers

Youthful Bankers
make men and women of means.
Give your boys and girls bank books
with the imprint of this institution on
them even if you can afford only a few
dollars to start the fund, and note the
interest they'll take in making the ac-
count swell. Then you'll see why they
don't die poor.
PERTH AMBOY TRUST CO,
3 Per Cent. Interest Paid.
Capital Surplus and Undivided
Profits $50, 1890
Total Assets ISL 792,zB
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-08
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NOzbIAN rs NSTIDIlEY.BAD.

It was not Jim Wilson's fault that
he was born with a game leg. But
it was Jim's fault that the game leg
proved his undoing. Reared in all the
luxury of southern affluence before
the war, he had squandered first his in
heritance, then a competence earned
by shrewd speculation, and, finally. a
snug ten thousand dollars wrung
from its rightful owners by a series
of tricks that form in themselves a
story of human perversity, but are
without Importance in this account.
These tricks were the third degree in
his career, however, for they landed
him behind the bars; and when Lin
py" Wilson returned to his old hauBts
he fell to the lowest plane. He de-
veloped into a first-class sneak thief
expert in ''lifting" costly wraps and
furs from unoccupied carriages from
theatre boxes and hotel parlors How
he accomplished these slick abstrac-
tons was more than the average In
dividual could understand. 1t was his
beautiful assurance, his unobtrusiye
approach and departure, his suavity
and grace that made him for time
the foremost exponent of his art. But
he went down hill steadily. and when
New York became too hot, Chicago,
wealthy and wide open, welcomed him
to the ranks OF the pickpocket and
the purse snatcher.
Jim had two passions: first, his I'M
controllable mania for theft; second,
and dominating much of his life, lit
tie Alice, daughter by his second wife
who kept for him the tiny apartment
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-08
Massachuse It's MiIIinersWarnes

The crusade against the killing of
song birds for millinery purposes has
been waged for years. yet the vanity
OF women In this matter Of personal
adornment has proven invulnera BILE
against diatribes OF reformers, ridicule
OF men, and the pleadings of the hui
manitarian. Each fall the hats Of the
feminine sex have been adorned by
the plumage of some Of our most
beautiful songsters. In Massachu-
sets, moral suasion having failed,
the legislature has enacted a law pro-
viding penalty for ''the use of plum
nge OF song or inseetivorous birds In
the making of picture hats or other
head adornments Of women Notice
has been sent to the milliners of Bos-
ton and throughout the common
wealth by the State Game Commits
sion. 1t 10 announced that the State
laws covering possession or wearing
for purpose of dress or abandonment
the body, skin, feathers, or parts
thereof OF insectivorous and wild
birds whether taken In this common
wealth or elsewhere, win be vigorous
ly enforced. Persons having prohibit.
ed birds and feathers In their possess
sion. whether wearers or dealers, are
liable to arrest"
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-08
In Craft Ridden Philadelphia.

But the women of Philadelphia were
equally active. Their aid was solicit
ed by the city party In the great work
of reform, to secure for the citizens
an honest. decent administration, and
a physically clean city. And right
well they did their work. In nearly
every one of the forty-two wards
they assembled in enthusiastic crowds,
and listened to addresses from promi-
nent women speakers, including Mrs
Rudolf Blankenburg, Mrs. Owen Wis
ter twife OF the author OF "The yir-
ginian''), and Miss Jennings. sisterin-
law Of Mayor Weaver. In the Toledo
Morning Times appeared the following
trenchant comment ON this ature
of the Quaker City campaign:
In quiet. staid, precedent-Ioving Philadel-
elbows.
They are so aroused In the battle against
political. corruption and graft that they
| arc willing to stand shoulder to shoulder
with the men and fight
Precedent may go hang!
IL Is grand good thing to SEE them
come out OF their moss-grown '.sheitered
lie. and put their shoulders to the wheel
downfall of the public evils that have
been made apparent In their city.
1t required nerve for the first woman to
In woman. : they p do NOV now. 'uD''fe nerve
The old manner of sitting back md waIt.
| Ing to be protected Is gradually dlsap-
| pearing-possibly because there were not
enough protectors to go around; possibly
| because they didn't want the Job
In every city halt has been called on
| the ancient way wherein the woman's mead
| grew frantic over Its dull routine. her brain
| rusted from disuse, and her mentality
| shrunk from the compression Of the "shel-
tered life"
Now, she breathes comparatively un-
tranmeied, the atmosphere Of the whole
world, and retoices In the use OF all that
| Is In her. Her pent-up activities have
| ieaped the barrier, and she Is, first of all
human, with humanity's interests at
heart.
The women may prove a power for good
| In eraft-ridden PHILADELPHIA
! Whether or not this activity of wo-
| man in municipal affairs Is welcomed,
| the practical efficiency OF her efforts
in the recent fight against the bosses
cannot be denied.
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-08

would have been easy of accomplish
ment.
He came out on the next street, d.
rectly opposite station of the ele-
waited. Without reason, but follow
ing the instinct that had SO often led
him to his quarry, he climbed the
stairs, passing on tip-toe the ticket
chopper DOING in his warm booth. A
stylishly-dressedy young man paced the
platform, waiting for train south.
Cold as it was, he carried his over
coat on his arm, swinging it carelessly.
Jim stood directly in the mans path,
at the head Of the stairs, and waited
until the coat brushed against him.
Then giving it quick twist with both
hands he tossed it lightly over the
rail.
The man gave a cry OF astonish-
ment, but of what avail? There were
none to hear He was alone on the
brilliantly-lighted platform. For in
one bound Jim was down the first
fight of stairs, and in another was on
the street. Ten minutes later, after
mile of quick and devious travelling,
he descended into a foul-smerling
basement and handed the coat over to
"Mother Isaacs" for inspection. 1t
with fur collar and cuffs. 1t was
worth ten dollars, at least But the
Jewess sneered in his face. and he
was glad to take the six silver dollars
she flung upon the counter. 1t was
little enough, but it would help. Three
dollars must go for rent, and two
more for coal and oil. He was deter
mined that Alice should be comfort
able. That left a dollar-hardly
enough for chicken. much less tur-
key. And the trimmings? He thought
about it for some time. There was
only one thing to do-swipe the tur-
key from a store.
Like all criminals Jim was supersti-
tious, and in the past few weeks he
had encountered many bad omens.
Caution was a part of his very fibre.
But he couDd not disappoint the little
girl. For Alice he must run the risk.
After an hours tramp he found the
place-a market store with a row of
hooks outside. ON which hung a doz-
en- turkeys. He came boldly up the
street, selected the last bird in the
row. and without break in his gait
passed into the darkness, the bulky
burden thrust under his coat.
1t was raw winters night.
The moon shone at intervals through
scurrying clouds. Enough snow had
fallen to whiten the streets. Jim
limped toward home, ehuckling with
delight. In an alley he stopped to
wrap the bird in a sheet of paper.
begged for that purpose. 1t would di-
vert suspicion, for he had still to get
the trimmings: and these he pur-
chased at small store close to the
house. Thus weighted, and with a
light heart, he climbed the stairs and
entered the dark room. Alice was
asleep, but when he had made light
he Weakened her, and with tugging
heart strings watched her shining
eyes as she inspected the supplies. "It
is fine bird" he said glibly. II Sc
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-08

to any day in the week but Sunday.
when they always went for a walk on
the Lake Shore.
"Why no, Papa, it's the 9Th day of
December-my birthday. Don't you
remember
She wanted turkey dinner, and be-
fore he left the house she had planned
a royal spread, with cranberries, and
celery, mashed potatoes and gravy.
and a pie for dessert. Old Mrs. JAMS
chowski, the Polish widow, of whom
they rented their two little rooms, had
offered to prepare the dinner on her
big stove. All Jim had to do was 10
bring home the turkey and the trim
mings- He promised solemnly,
though he had not cent in his peck
cts. And Alice had Rugged him in de-
light. saying, You are my very dear
est bestest papa"
Jim stopped at corner and looked
up and down the street wondering
how he might raise the price of that
turkey. A soft-footed policeman ap-
preached. An oaken night stick prod
ded him In the back. SHOVE on. Get
to cover" said gruff voice. He
started in sudden fear and slouched
into the darkness Of a nearby alley. 1t
was the same old story. For weeks
luck had been against him. 1t seemed
as though the whole police force of
that great city had suddenly opened
its eyes to his existence. Wherever
he went there appeared the brass but
tons, the badge the club. It was get
ting on his nerves, and he feared to
attempt schemes that few years ago
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-08

Army regulations have been amend
ed 20 as to prescribe honor for the
United States colors as follows:
whenever THE Star Spangied
Banner is played by the band on a
formal occasion at military station,
or at any place where persons belong.
ing to the military service are present
In their official capacity. all officers
and enlisted men present win stand
at attention. aud n not In ranks VIII
render the prescribed salute, the posi-.
ton Of the salute being con.
tinued until the last note OF The Star
Spangled Banner The same respect
viii be observed toward the national
air Of any other country when It II
played as o compliment to official rep.
|resentntives Of such country. when
ever The Star Epangied Banner n
graph, the air win be played through
once without the repetition Of amy
part, except such repetition ~ II
called for by the musical score.
"At every military post or station
the flag win he hoisted Mt the sound
ing OF the first note OF the reveIfie. or
Of the first note Of the march, II q
march be played before the reveille.
The dag will be lowered at the sound
Ing OF tho last note Of the retreat. and
while the flag IL being lowered the
band will play The Star Spangled
Banner or. IL there be no band pres
ent, the field music win sound TO
the Color When TO the Color Ia
sounded by the field music while the
flag is being lowered the same respect
will he observed as when The Star
Spangled Banner is played by the
band. The national flag shah be dis
played at a sea coast or lake fort at the
commencement of nm action and dur
ing battle In which the fort may be
engaged, whether by day or at night"
Martinsburg statesman. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1869-1906, 1905-12-08

on the West Side, in the very heart of
the Polish quarter. During her ten
wears of life Alice had never wavered
in absolute adora ton of her father,
and Jim returned her affection to the
limit of his nature.
They say that criminals are born.
not made. 1t is true saying, in Jim
case, at least. AS a boy he was in no
way abnormal. adhering in all re-
spects to the proud traditions of his
stiff-necked father, who owned broad
acres in Mississippi and ruled his hun
dreds of well-kept slaves with hrm
generosity. There was no mother. She
died during Jim's infancy. But at fif-
teen came a sudden passion for money.
His monthly allowance was too slen-
der for his expensive tastes. He must
have more. He thought about it night
and day. And then cropped out a
strain of low cunning that had shown
at intervals in his paternal ancestry
for generations uncounted. He formed
his plans deliberately, and one night
during his fathers absence he entered
the library broke open the little iron
safe, and decamped with upwards of
a thousand dollars in cash.
Ten years later Jim returned to the
plantation. Here he found strangers,
from the North, to whom his father
had sold the family home. To his
credit be it said that he wept over the
old mans grave, and again when the
County Judge turned over to him, In
securities and cash, all his father s
property, for there was no will and
Jim was the only heir. He had left
home boy; he returned a man, ex-
perienced in the ways of the sea and
In the paths Of crime. But his sud
denly-acquired wealth, his recollec-
tons of his father, and contact with
old and forgiving friends, seemed to
wipe out the past. He threw aside his
degenerate habits. He became a gen.
tleman, and took up his abode in the
city of New York.
1t is far cry from the plantation
to Chicago, and the little room in the
tween-three decades Of steady degra-
dation. Very bitter were Jim's recol-
lections this December night, as he
limped along State street beneath the
glare of the electric lights cycling
sharply every carriage waiting by the
curb. A raw wind blew in from the
lake. His hands were numb. His
whole body ached with the cold. His
game leg. which had been doctored
during his term in Sing Sing, was be-
ginning to bother him again. 1t had
way of stiffening in the hip joint,
so that his toe dragged a little at
every step.
And as though the situation We're
not sad enough already, fate threw
another burden on his shoulders. He
had made a promise TO little Alice,
and it must be kent. regardless of
consequences or effort. She had slip
ped into his bed early that morning
and cuddled down beside him. "Pa-
pa" she said. do you know what day
tomorrow win be?''
"Not Sunday. surely" he replied.
he could attach no special Importance