davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
General Williams Dend.

WARSAW, Ind, Jan. 1G.-General
Reuben Williams. editor of the North
crn Indianan and Daily Times of War
saw, died ut his home here yesterday
as the result of exposure while return
ing from the inauguration Of Govern
or Hanlcy at Indianapolis. He was
seventy-three years of age and had ed
tied the Northern Indianan here for
fifty years, being one of the Oldest ed
itOrs in the state. He was Il colonel
during the civil war and was one Of
the commission which tried the Indiana
conspirators in indianapolis. He vas
held captive in Libby prison for months
and at the close of the war command
cd the first regiment to pass the pres
ident's reviewing stand.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16

NEW YORK, Jan. 1G-IIcnry KNAPP,
Of Brooklyn was arrested last evening
on a charge Of disturbing public wog-
ship in the Baptist temple. The Rev.
Cortland Myers was %criticising the po-
lice department as at present conduct
cd and culogizing the department as it
was in the days when President Roose-
Welt was police commissioner when Mr..
Knapp walked up the aisle and said
he wanted to speak. Mr.. Myers told
him he should wait till he Cthc clergy.
man was through. After the service
Mr.. Knapp mounted the platform. y
policeman took away the d;sturbcr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
Garteret


Mrs. Josebph Young spent Wednesday,
afternoon out Of town.
Mrs. Spitztadden has returned from
a visit TO relatives In Elizabeth.
Mr., and Mrs. Armour spent Saturday
in New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Quin. Messrs.
John Quln, Jack Neville, Thomas Dever-
oux, Thomas Slugg and Mr.. Roses we've
called to Freehold to attend a lawsuit
Thursday.
Miss Sexton and Miss Nellie Sexton
spent Thursday in Freehold.
There will be special services every
night next week in the First Presbyterian
church. Rev. E. II. Brown desires a
large attendance. Good speakers from
other churches will be present.
An extra train has been put on
the Sound Shore road. II arrives at Car
teret at s.23 p. M. and leaves at $50 p. M.
Rev. e. r. Brown, Of Railway, was in
town Tuesday and Wednesday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
SOUTH AMBOY
WAS SCARED
Attempt to Enter the Residence of
D c. Chase Unsuccessful.

ION Fri'ay evening about 10. 30 O'Clock
some one was heard on the back porch of
Hon. d. G. Chase's residence. As the
house, With the exception of the billiard
parlor, was lark and only a light from
Il CRATE fire that, no doubt the prowler
supposed the family had retired for the
night, but they were disappointed, for up
on hearing the sound again a guest of the
Chase's started out, armed for combat;
but nothing could be seen Of the party
who had run away but who could still
be heard back of some blackberry bushes
on his way toward the back fence of the
large garden. Suddenly a crash was
heard as the -prowl.r, who was supposed
to he "A burglar, struck against some wire
netting and from there sprung to a hot
bed, which was covered by boards instead
of glass. He was heavy enough to smash
the boards; which fact was discovered
saturday morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
Woodbridge

Mrs. c. p. Osborn's sister, Of Chi.
cago, is dead. -
Mrs. Warner, Of Railway avenue is
very Ill.
Misses Anna and Susie Dixon dined
with DR. and Mrs. Ira T. Spencer.
Wednesday evening. o
Mr., William Heller funeral was
held Wednesday afternoon,
Mr.. ADD Mrs. Charles Il. Brown
will entertain the Salmagu1hi Sccie'
ty, Tuesday evening.
Miss Essie Inslee has been confined
TO her home with illness
Mrs. Ellen Moore is on the sick list.
Miss Ruth Gage, who I,as been ILL.,.
is improving.
Mr. and Ms A. f. Williamson, of
Railway avenue. have had handsome
hard wood floors put down in their
home.
Mcs. j. NJ McNulty is suffering
with n severe cold.
Miss Augusta FischDach, c. the
State Normal school. Trenton, is
teaching for six weeks, for practice,
in the Woodbridge public school.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
TOTTEN VILE.
FlREMEN BUSY.

While the election of tie North
Shore fire department will not be held
for several months, William Fink, q
member Of Castleton Patrol, at a re.
gular meeting of that company held
recently, was unanimously indorsed
for the Office Of chief engineer Of the
department. Mr.. Fink, who is one Of
the most popular members in the de-
partment, hrs been connected with
Castleton Patrol since it was origi-
mated ard Instability as q fire fighter
is well known. AS his many friends
assure him of their support his
chances for election are encouraging.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
Timing System Dying Out.

While the tipping system is steadil!
growing in the United States, or the
other hand open rebellion has been dc.
clared against it in some parts of Eu-
rope-the land of its origin. No less
than 1000 hotel and restaurant waiters
in Paris have raised a fight against the
system ard are demanding better pay
from their employers instead of sratui-
ties from the public. In London tips
have been abolished in two leading
hotels by the action of the landlords in
warning their customers from giving
and forbidding their employees from re.
ceiving them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
Two on the

Two men went into a Boston drug store
and told the proprietor they had made
n soda water bet and would have their
hodas now. and when the net was Do
cided the loser would drop in and pay
for them. if that would be satisfactory
to the druggist. He answered that it
would, and after the sodss had been en-
ioyed, he asked: by the way. what was
The bet?" My friend. here said one
Of the men. bets that when Bunker hill;
monument falls ii will fall toward the
north. ard I let it won't.'-Argonaut.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
OBITUARY
teen made.

The little daughter OF Chief Marshal
an Mrs. James Mcdonnell died Saturday
with pneumonia after two days illness.
The little one was about three years old
and was a very interesting child. Thurs
day Mr.. and Mrs. Mcdonnell were made
very happy by the birth of a little son,
but today are stricken with grief over
the death of their little girl.
Mrs. c.. Metz, died at her home in Jei
sey City, yesterday morning, at I O'Clock.
The funeral will take place Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock at the home of her
father, John Evert, of Knoxville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
ELKS TO ENTERTAIN.

n At n meeting of the Staten Island
Order Of E;ks. No. SiI, held in Staple
ton, Tuesday evening, final arrange
ments were completed for holding tue
annual entertainment and reception
at Bachmann's Pavilion, Clifton on
Thursday evening. The hest profess
sional talent obtainable has been ell
Gagged for the entertainment, ut the
conclusion Of which there will be
dancing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
one and rifteen Years Old.

PASSAIC. y. j.. Jan. 1G.-Lcvi
Rouss, better known as Lazarus" eel
ebratcd his birthday yesterday, II is
his n hundred and fifteenth, he says.
Rouss was brought here by prominent
local Hebrews. They recently secured
a number of acres of ground on the out
skirts of Passaic for Il new cemetery
and, to follow out an ancient tradition.
wanted to find an old man 10 he the
first to lie in the new cemetery. Rouss
was chosen. but is we'll and hearty.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
THE CONTESTS.
Fl lal Awards in st. Kary's Big
EYent--The Prizes.

The adiourrel contests of st. Nary
fair came off Saturday evening. The
piano was won by Sister Patricia. a
gold watch was won by Miss Annie
Leonard, who had collected $l6i. Miss
Mamie Kelly collected $50. Willie
O'Brien also won a gold watch. Tic
collected 1888. Another boy named Keyes,
colltced $50. Rose Smith won a large
doll, John O'Brien wop..a picture of Rev.
Father Leary. A barrel of candy was
won by the school boys, who collected
Sis. The school girls collected SCI
Altogether the contests have proved very
successful and a large sum of money ha
Eeen made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
To Guess Any Number.

This is done by multiplying the last
number by two Ask some n to Think
of an even number. Tell him to triple it.
halve the product, triple this half. theli
tell you how many times nine goes into
it. and you will tell the original num-
Der. Suppose eight to be the number.
Triple this, and the result is "a. Have
this. making IL. Again triplicc ,ais
gives sc, into which nine goes four times.
This four times multiplied by two gives
eight, the number originally thought Of.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16

lowing to the ice and lain storm of last
week the trolley schedule was disai
ranged. The Trcrton and Jersey City were
nearly an hour late.
II. s. Buckley, of Wesfield, has invented
a speed improvement for gasoline IN
gines. He is having an engine construct
ed to demonstrate his idea.
When the new school at Aldcne was
built the proper drainage precautions
were not taken to keep the cellar dry.
| As a result, whenever there is a heavy
rain the cellar is flooded and the fires
put out. The rain of last week flooded
it again.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
h swain clifford, Painter. Dead

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-RObCrt Swim
Clifford. the landscape painter, died
Yesterday afternoon of angina rectoris
ut his home hero. He was first at
tackled a week ago. and several attacks
followed. He rallied, however. and ap-
pcared to be improving until he sue
cumbcd TO the final seizure. Mr.. Gif-
ford was born on Naushon island. Mas
sachusetts. in 1910 and was one of the
most distinguished of American paint
crs of landscapes and coast scenery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16

COLUMBIA. S. c.. Ian. III. Inc
Rev. DR.. Harvic Hatcher Of Atlanta
Ga. one of the best known Bapust
ministers in the south. dropped dead III
the lobby of Il hotel mt Beaufort, III
this state, yesterday, He had preached
Il sermon at the Baptist church IN the
morning and intended to preach again
last night. He had been an active
preacher for fifty years and had charge
of the Atlanta branch OF the American
Baptist Publication society. He was
seventy-two years old and a native of
Suffolk county. Va.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16

CHICAGO. Jan. 16.-A complete de-
NAL of the charges made by witnesses
before the Interstate commerce COM
mission Investigation Of the business
methods of the Armour refrigerator
car lines was made by u representa-
tive of Armour n Co. The testimony
offered during the Investigations is de-
clared by the Armour interests to have
been not only prejudiced and biased.
but in many respects false.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
Cross Channel Swimming,

A novel cross-cn3nnel swimming race
from Calais TO Dover has been promoted
by the Belgian Swimming Federation
for a challenge cup. to be known as the
cross-channel Gun. The competition is
open to the world for teams of five anna
teur swimmers. Tho first Of each team
would swim as far as possible across the
channel. The second ma would then
take up the task, and would be followed
by the others in turn. The team whose
man first reaches shore would win the
cup. The race is to take place III July or
August.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
dog Eat Dop.'

The greatest case of "6og eat Dog" yet
recorded was that of a smart young man
WHO bought 1000 cigars. insured them
AGAINST fire, smoked them up and then
claimed their full value. claiming they
had been destroyed by fire. The CON-
plly retltiatcd by having the foxy youth
arrested f3r incendiarism. and taey are
still fighting it out in the courts.-Re2i
Estate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
Rifles and Iu-l.

The Nyam-Nyams. Of the upper Nile
lie people, whose a.ausements were to
moke ard hold nightly e-nceris. But
rifles and rim charged item, and now a
british expedition IS marching to punish
them for shooting at British "patrols,'
though what Briti-h patrols were doing
IN the Nyam-Eyam country is not ex-
NAMED.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
WINDOWS CHANGED.

Mr.. Welsh has hda the store window
which extended over The sidewalk on
First street, made smaller and even with
tne side of the building. 1t Is not only
better on account OF leaving the sidewalk
wider, but it is also IA big Improvement
in the appearance of the extension,
making the windows more uniform.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
MANY HEARD LECTURE.

A large number of people attended the
free lecture in the Knights of Pythias
Hall, Amboy avenue, Friday night. The
subject taken wa "Anthracite Coal. ~
Its methods of mining and preparation
for domestic use.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
An Egotist.

Father asked the small boy.
what is an egotist?"
AN egotist, my sen, is a nan who
has the ~impudence to think he knows
more than you do, Instead OF giving
you credit for knowing more than he
does. Washington Star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
ARCANUM BOWLING.

Arthur Kill Council and the members
of George W. Curtis Council, of the ROYAL
Arcanum, will roll a match game on the
Aquahonga alleys, T~ottenville, on the
twenty -fifth of this month. February IL.
Arthur XII --and Stapleton Councils will
roll at the ~Aquabonga alleys.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
Nrs mike to he Arrested.

F.. NEW YORK. Jan. 1G.-.Alicc Webb
Duke, wife of Brodic l.. Duke of the
famous Duke tobacco family, will be
arrested this morning. y detective
sent by District Attorney lmhodcn of
NacogdocheS. Tex, is on his way to
this city to take her as Il prisoner back
to Texas. \ report said she had been
indicted i'm that state.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
Appearances often Deceptive.

starved.
Housekeeper-I saw you enter half a
dozen houses before you got to this
one, and you stayed a good while in
each.
Tramp-Yes, mum, but they was all
boardin' houses.-N. Y. Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
Ancient Bond.

Recent excavations in Egypt have re-
vealed a bonl-Gated \. .. l0o--appren-
ticing a slave for two years to The semi
ograph," to be taught to read and write
shorthand, or The signs that your SOL
Dionysios knows" the teacher receiv-
ing in all 100 drachmas-about go.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
THE INAUGURATION.

invitations to attend the Inauguration of
Hon. Edward G.. Stokes, at Trenton t o.
morrow. Among them are Postmaster b.
Roddy and Hon. J. e. Montgomery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
EARLY CLOSING.

Some of the Tottenville merchants now
close their stores at 8 O'Clock at night
with the exception Of Saturdays when
they close Mt 10 o'clock. The clerks in
the stores that arc kept open until 8
O'Clock are hoping that all stores will
soon close at 6 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
To Keen Cider.

Where cider is used from the cask, to
prevent spelling in the partly empty
cask. pour upon the cider a quart OF
come tasteless Gil, such as olive or pea
NIT c.l. The oil will form a thin film on
he surface Of the clqer and prevent ac-
cess Of the acetic and putrefactive fer
ments always present in the air
southern Farm Magazine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
Pam. the Poor Worlni

Now, then. Charlie, don, you admire
my new silk Gress?' asked the fond
mamma of her little boy.
Yes, mamma replied Charlie, 1T is
beautiful"
And. Charlie, all the silk is provided
for us by a poor worm"
DO you meal Gad?" asked Charlie
Chicago Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
TOO ~Susricious.

Mistress-What! Going away? Why?
Servant-Please, mum, when | come
yesterday you gave me the keys Of your
trunks, and drawers and chests, ana
jowel-boXes to keep for you.
Yes. l did that to show that | trust
ed you. What is the matter?"
They don't of EN- fl. "-Cassell's,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
The Chin Dimple.

Not one girl in ten thousand has Il
dimple in her chin. Indeed. this Kind
If dimple seems TO he more reouert
il men than in women. ID has anothct
peculiarity-namely, that it is perma-
lent. whereas other dimpics OF the lao-
come and go with changes OF eXpres-
sion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
SeWaren

charge of the Homestead at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. r. Ames and son, Of.
New York, are spending Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. c. W. Boynton.
Miss Marie Scott is i'll.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
Discounts the Tramp.

Passing through the country q tramp
stopped at a farmhouse and saiG:
Tits needless to ask you the question,
madam. You know what | want"
Yes" replied the lady, Il Enow whaI
you want badly, but I've only one bar q,
soap in the house and the scrvant is U.s.
ing it. Come again some other time.
Chicago Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
QUIETLY MARRIED.

\ week ago Saturday Garry Clayton, of
~Tottenville. and Miss Louise Piroth, OF
Pleasant Plains, were quietly made man
and wife at St. Marks NJ. e. church, by
the pastor, Rev. j. Jones. I
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
.LALlES OF THE GOLDEN EAGLES

The Ladies of the Golden Eagle in
stalled their officers at their rooms in X
of 7. Hall, Saturday afternoon, there were
Il number Of visitors, a dozen or more
from New Brunswick and a fine dinm r
was served after the installation. They
had a grand social time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
Pacific Fishing steamer Lost.

VANCOUVER, b. c., Jan. 1.-THE
fishing steamer Columbia has been lost
off the coast of British Columbia. All
hands, about thirty men, were saved.
The steamer. which was engaged in
halibut fishing. was owned by the New
England Fish company of Boston and
New York and was valued AT S5o.0o0;
insured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
Three Points of View.

First Young Man-What sort of a
voice has she?
Second Young MAXWELL, that de-
ponds. Her admirers term it a So
pran0. her rivals call it a shrek, while
her husband says it's perpetual mo-
tion.-Tit-Bits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
Live Stock in Missouri

Missouri la more live stock farmers
than any other state in the union. Its
i've sroc; #a~tt 52G],ooe.oo0. Wills j,
las .1l.- .l.r AND 1ne-half Ecr cent OF
.e live atocI5 ot TIE country. is has
i've Per cent. rf the total value Of live
STOCK in tie United States, a striking
ammeutary ON the high quality Of Mis-
.ouri live stock. Kansas City Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
HOPE FOR !UccES5.

All of the volunteer firemen of this
borough hope that tile bill which is
now being drafted. asking that the
fremen be allowed back ray and so
much per year f.om the first of the
year, which will be presented to the
state Legislature, will became q law.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
WAS LA'IES NIGHT

Last Thursday night was ladies night
at the Aquahonga Club bowling alleys
and a number of the ladics'took advan-
tage of it and it Is said that they rolled
I'D some prent SEQ cs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
W. C. r. U. MEETlN G.

This afternoon the Women's Christian
Temperance Union will meet in the hall
in Centre street. it is hoped that all of
the members will be present. Refresh
ments will be served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
ENa.Ne ARRIltD o.

The Gasoline Engine arrived from New
ark on Saturday and work was to be re-
sumed today at the Acme Underwear
factory.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
His Comment,

Umcle-Well. you've told me about
what you have done and what you eX-
pect to do, and all that. Now, please
state what you are Going just at pres
ent?
Nephew-Why-I-er-er-
Uncle-So l thought! 1t doesn't take
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
PLANNING A SOCIAL.

The Ladies' Aid Society of st. Marks
NJ. f. church and tall ing over the idea
of holding Il social of some kind soon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
lEHIGH VALLEY R. R.

lime laDIt IN erect Dec. h 4yp5.
Stations in New York foot Of Cortlandt, Des
brossee and West 23rd streets, Penna.
i. r.. Ferries.
TRAINS LEAVE STATE sTREl:T STATION
FOR NEW YORK
6.10, 7.& a.. N. and 42S p. m. I.50 D. IN. daily
connects all way train for Bound Brook, Maueh
Chunk, Weatherly, Hazelton, Pottsviie and in
ter1nediate points.
FOR SOUTH P~LATNFIELD
6.10, T.35 a. m, 1.J0, AS D. m. Sundays SEC
a. IN. $50, 6.15p p. m,
FOR OTHER POINTS
49, a. m. daily except Sunday connect with
express train for Easton, Bethlehem. Allentown.
Pottsville, Buffalo, Niagara Falls. st. Louis,
Chicago. Parlor car Bethlehem 20 Buffalo con-
meets with local train at South Plainfield for all
points east of Mauch Chunk.
$50 a. II. Sundays only, Express train for Buff
falo. Niagara Falls. st. Louis and Chicago. Stops
at Pennington Junction.
4.2S p. IN. daily except Sunday express for
Wilkes Barre, Scranton, Hazelton, and principal
intermediate stations.
SIS p. m. Sundays only through train for Buff
falo, Niagara Falls, Suspension bridge, st. Louis
and Chicago, connects for New York.
TRAINS LEAVE SOUTH P~LAINFIELD
FOR ERTH AMBOY.
s.45 a. N. 3.45, SOC, 40 p. m. Sundays, 1875,
a. M. 800, rs p. m. Trains arrive Perth Am
boy, eos a. m. 4.O5, 5.25, SOP. m, Sundays 1857
a. n, J.25, $40 p. m.
Tickets sold to all western points.
For further Information apply to ticket agents
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
Two Nations Without Debt.

Bolivia and Siam are the only civilized
ar semi-civilized powers without a M.
tional debt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
Valuable OYSTER

An oyster containing pearls of the
value Of $3.50 was found by a fisher.
man at Nenmunster. Germany. a few
DAYS ago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16

r. Look for the Real Estate column OH
pages
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
METUCHER-PERTH AMB0Y Ii
PUBLIC SERVICE.

Leave WO0dbridge Greek Tor Meihchel6l
New Brunswick at 6.15 a. m, and every halt
hereafter at IS aid IS minutes after the d
Last car for New Brunswick leaves ferry 1
NJ mn. Last car for Metuchen leaves fe 7
l.UG E, Iu.
Leave New Brunswick for Perth AMI
Woodbridge Creek 5.15 a. m. and ev,
hour thereafter al IS and IS minutes
hour. until 9 Is p. M. then ears ieay
Last car I. 10 J. lu.
Leave Mcruchen for Perth Amboy
and s-Grv h4Ig E0l- outbe hou and 81
after. last car ll5u p. m.
Between Woodbridge Creek and
( School q 10 minute service is Uuutal
. m. d. 1887 pm. Slor, -Iue ears alter
through ca-s
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-01-16
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD

schedule In Effect Novem er ~. I9Od
I, aims leave and arrive Perth Amboy.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-22
Entered In the Postoffice at Covington
La. as second-class matter
Office telephone z4-2
Residence phone 24-3
A Bad Break

During the annual convention OF
a certain religious body, not so very
long ago an incident occurred which
was not on the program and which
completely upset the gravity of the
ministers and brethren assembled.
1t Was at the closing session, and
the chairman stated that they were
about one hundred dollars short OF
IN amount desired to be raised for
. gwen purpose, and hoped that the
sum could be made before final adj
journment.. One of the laymen
jumped up with the remark
s'I'll start the good work with
twenty-five dollars.
II don't know your name,
brother,' said the chairman, shut
may God bless you, and may your
business be doubled during the
year. =
Much to his establishment, q burst
ofiaughter followed from many IN
the hall, which was explained when
a brother up in front stepped up to
tho nlatformp and whispered.-
why, that's Mr.. Blank, q promi.
nent undertaken Of the town. -
June Lippincott's."
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1905-07-22

FOR SALE.

Une undivided half interest in 1865
acres of land on Bogue Chitto and West
Pearl River, formerly belonging to
Irbin Cooper. STEPHEN MYER.
to itlne 1 Slidell, La.