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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-04-13
Mr.. FORDYCE
is HONORED.
Now has the Rank Of Lieutenant
Colonel in the State
Militia.
.Sbectal IL hhe E7cHing Ne70s.

Trenton Apr l3: Alexander Ro-
bert Fordycc. Jr.. of Dayton, Middle
sex county. member of the New Jer-
sey assembly and sergeant Of the Es,eN
troop. wa, last night appointed by
Quarternastcr General G. Edward
MURRAY. Of thi, city, deputy quarter
master general with the rank OF lieu-
tenant colonel.
.Lieutcnaut Colonel Fordyce II ,erv-
Ing his second term in the assembly
and made noted record the past
winter. He introduced the forestry
bin which i, now a law, was actively
interested in number Of other meas
ure-. and wa, one of the republican
members who -trenuously opposed the
Morris canal bill. He is thirty-two
Years old.
He has IN honorable military re-
cord of seven years with the Essex
troop. He Is one of the best rider, in
the troop and an expert shot He has
qualified five years as mark,man and
three years sharli-hooter. Last sum
mer his marks a sharpshooter was
y. which was one of the best made.
He ha, also qualified -four year, a. a
revolver shot at all distances. He
served with the Essex troop in the
strike riots at Paterson in 1908.
General Murray filled the other
offices in his department created by
assembly bill 800 AZ follows: Assist
ant quarterma,ter generals. Captain
James Y. Oliphant, Trenton, -ecre-
tary Of the Trenton Malleale company:
and Major d. Stewart Craven. of Sa-
lem. Assistant commissaly general.
Colonel William Il. Farley. Of Somer-
vile. These all rank H. colonel.
Governor Stokes will issue commits
sion, TO the appointees after which
they viii formally take mp their
duties.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-04-13
Time Passes the Fight
lhe Firemen for Offices
NANS TONIGHT.
own What Action They
Will Take. but May Nominate
Patrick Rocks.

1t Is now certain that a hot time
will take place the second Tuesday in
May when the firemen elect new
chief and assistants. At the meeting
of Washington Hose and Chemical
Company, held last night in their
house, in Rector street, James Glenn,
of Lincoln Engine Company was nom
mated for chief, Thomas Baker for
first assistant, and George Mead for
second assistant
1t was shortly after s O'Clock when
the meeting was called together and u
motion was made that Glenn be nom
mated. 1t was carried and it is said
that every member OF the company
voted in favor of him. also for Baker
and Mead.
AS told yesterday NEWS, Glenn,
who is now the first assistant chief of
the fire department, is member OF
Lincoln Engine Company and at the
meeting Of that company he expected
to be nominated, but was defeated by
Charles B. Mckenzie.
Yesterday report had it that Glenn
would run independent if he did not
receive the nomination from one OF
the companies. but now this will not
be necessary.
At the meeting of George b. Me-
Clcllan Engine Company, tonight, it
is probable that Glenn will be en-
dorsed for chief but a rumor that will
not down is to the effect that Patrick
Rocks will be nominated by that COM
pany Rocks is very popular with
every fireman in the city and it is GER
Tain that he would make IA good run.
Monday night Eagle Hose Company
meets and it is expected that they will
endorse Glenn fot chief and also NOM
mate second assistant chief,
After the nomination last night, by
Washingtons, the eXforemen of that
company were presented with small
neat gold badges. The foremen who
received them are Alex Seguine,
Charles Reed, Theodore Anderson,
4Ander Anderson and James Skidmore.
The committee in charge of the ball
held in Wilder Music hall, some weeks
ago, reported that they had cleared
about 500 thus far. The clam steamer
which was stolen some time ago from
the company headquarters was re-
turned last night, but the boys are
still won dering when they will get
their trumpet back.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-04-13
FIVE SUSPENDED.

Five student, have been suspende d
from the New York College of Pharm-
acy for misconduct in the classroom
Three of these come from this city.
They are II. y, Seaman. Arnold Lund
and y. y. Philo. The other two are
G.. Gatner and II. II. Baldwin. They
have been suspended until the meet
ing of the Board OF Trustees in the
early part OF May. Seaman and Bald
win are to he allowed TO enter the
final examinations which take place
tomorrow. The charge against the
student, is hurting drugs about the
laboratory at one another.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-04-13
FIR. MITCHELL
PASSED AWAY.
Popular Priest and Former Curate
Here Died at His Home in
LauraI Springs.

The funeral OF Father Samuel ~.
Mitchell. who died at Laurel Springs,
after a prolonged illnesss OF pneu-
monia. will take place at 1880 O'Clock
tomorrow at Bordentown. his native
place.
Father Mitchell was well-known in
this city having been a cmate under
Father O'Connel for about two years,
Father Mitchell, under the director
ship OF his superior. did much il
establishing the fund for the new
church. Although his death has been
expected for some weeks, it comes as
blow to his old parishionerS who
were eagerly hoping for his recovery.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-04-13
ANOTHER DANCE.

1t was decided at the meeting of the
Danish Sociable \. c.. last night. to
hold another private dance and re-
ception in the club house. i'm Park
avenue. saturday night, April -, The
following committee was appointed TO
make all of the necessary arrange
ments: Charles Larson. Meyer Jes-
sen. Yen> Friis, Nels Ge:luf>eu, and
Charlie, HANSEN.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-04-13
BY a Vote Of Three to Two the
Committeeman Allowed The
Trolley Company TO Build.
IN MASONIC HALL.
Room Was Crowded and The Arg
umentS for and Against The
AppIiCatiOnWere Heard Again
Sb<nsipfhe Farming News.

NbflfH ~ me J-9'tNiHk -Aeip4.
Woodbridge. April - Amid much
rommotion and before a crowd which
packed Masonic hail, the Woodbridge
township committee last night. by
vote of To ,, passed tile ordinance
granting a franchise 10 the Public
Service Corporation 10 run trolley cars
acro,, the Woodbridge creek bridge.
Tlsose who voted in favor Of the or
dinuce were Committeeman Farrell,
I.iddle and McElroy. Chairman Her
man and Nh Brady voted against it.
Masonic hall, the largest in Wood
bridge, could not hold all the people
who attended from Woodbridge.
FoId,. Carteret. Sewaren and Port
Reading The committee firstmet at
the small town hall, but then ad-
journed to the larger place.
Many speeches were made before
the ordinance was taken up.
All of the members Of the two
armies, for and against the franchise,
were present, and spoke along the
same lines A. at the other meetings
Last nights wa. the sixth held in
the present agitation.
The question was threshed out and
iuggled about with the same argu-
ment- and practically the same word
ing As have, by this time become fa-
miliar to everyone who was acquainted
with the matter.
The leading address in favor OF the
franchise was made hy G. W. Boynton-
The leader of the Carteret forces was
William NJ. Brown, who has taken the
most prominent part al every hearing.
The Carteret contingent were clam
orous for the spu1 to Carteret or no
franchise. The Fords delegation voci-
ferously demanded the granting of the
five cent fare. which j. guaranteed By
the provisions Of the-ordinance-
The ordinance fixes "a five cent fare
from any point in Woodbridge town
ship to any point in Perth Amboy
Thus. the fare from tords TO
Woodbridge Creek viii be but five
cents.
Carteret will now have to wait for
some time before she gets a trolley
line either to Woodbridge OF Railway.
They wanted the town committee TO
refuse the franchise unless the Public
Service agreed TO build a spur TO Car
teret. This the trolley people steadi-
~ refused TO do claiming that such
It line would not pay for some Years
yet.
According to the terms of the agree
mem the Public Service must accept
the franchise within thirty days, and
must lay the tracks over the bridge
within six months that is, by the
middle OF october.
This viii forge an important link in
the chain of. TROLLEY lines controlled by
the Public Service Corporation be-
tween North and South Jersey.
before the track, can be laid on the
bridge. the new steel springers will
have to he put in place by the con-
tractor. who has agreed to replace the
present -pliugels, tor which the free
j holder, refused TO pay him.
Committeeman Hcrman Brady who
have steadily held out for the spur 70
. c,rtprct. are-re-idents of that place.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-04-13
PLACED UNDER BONDS.

Mike Smith. of Fayettc street. WI,
placed under Sloo bonds hy Recorder
PickerSgill this morning to appear
before the grand jury ON charge of
breaking Mike Hudi-h's nose. The
nose WAS broken hy piece OF iron
pipe. thrown. HWdi~h ,weaI,. by
smith. Smith.deuic~ the charge.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-04-13
Mr.. MILLER'S FUNERAL.
Will be Held in Newark Tomorrow
Local Rector 0ffiCiates.

The funeral services of Bloomfield
j. Miller will be held at Trinity
church, Newark, Friday, April H. at
, o'clock by the Rev, j. l.. Lancaster,
Of st. Peters church. this city, ana
Rev. Louis Shreve Osborne, rector OF
Trinity.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-04-13
DEMAND FOR HOUSES.

The local real estate dealers have
been beseiged, every day since spring
started, with people anxious to rent
houses The demand for medium
sized houses at a reasonable rental is
overwhelming and the dealers state
that the demand far exceeds the sup
ply.
Classified Want Ads. onspage 3.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-04-13
WANT CAKES AND PIE s.

The Ladies auxiliary to the city
hospital ASSOCIATION will hold an Easter
cake, pie and biscuit sale in the Hess
building on Smith street at ; O'Clock
Saturday afternoon, April ID. The
ladies of the auxiliary ask all who
will to contribute cakes, pies bis
cults OF bread for the sale.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-04-13
WANT SLEEPING ROOMS.

Washington Hose Company, it is un-
derstood, will shortly purchase enough
furniture to fix up the sleeping room
in their house in Rector street. so that
one of the company can always be on
hand in case of Il fire.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-04-13
NO ONE CLAIMS 1T.

No one ina, yet stepped forward to
claim the painting of Hans q. Ander-
son. 10y Mr. Taugaard. The person
can receive it by seeing Rev. ).
Chri>tiau>eu.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-04-13
HAD WAGON OUT.

Eagle Hose Company had the new
chemical combination wagon out fof a
trial last night and they were well
pleased with it, The carriage has
been cleaned and put in first class
order.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-04-13

HOUSE to let, - Market st. Inquire -
Nortet st 10S15 4-l3 1t
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1905-04-13

Lost anything: A cent-a-word put
in the Evening News will find 1t for
you.
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HIGH CLASS

Classified Want Ads. onspage 3.
The Washington times., 1905-07-23
Prcttier With Rrfles-

Gingham covers. n blocks Of red or
blue or pink. alternating with white.
are prettfer made with the ruff1es. and
a pretty variation Of this sort Of pillow
is to make q ruff1e Of sheer. fine white
stuff. with tiny lace edge and mount
it over ruff7e Of the plain color.
Some of the non-ruf1ed pillows are
finished with heavy cotton core.
which ends at one corner in a big. soft
tasseI. or. perhaps. 1assels viii be placed
at each OF the four corners. Where
there Is only ore tasseI the cord is
knotted on each Of the other corners to
cover the turning OF the point.
Straw covers are made Of two fat
squares, sewed together OF the outside.
with long basting stitches.
There's another cover, woven like q
rag carpet. with queer, effective figures
thrown TO the surface somehow in the
waving. There are printed covers. just
q tumble Of Oriental designs and col
ors. COPY Of tapestry patterns. or Il
picture of q little scene, perhaps child
lsh, perhaps sentimental-like the fancy
head which forms from the smoke of a
pipe. evidently puffed during the solitary
reverie of some bachelor.
4 host of covers come already made
up, gay and pretty. none of them cost
ing much more than 50 cents And. bf
the yard, are to be had even greater
hosts OF stuffs for u to 90 cents yard,
with cords and braids and tassels rang
ing around ) cents.
With materials TO be had for so little
more than a song and the leisure that
always follows. 10 some extent. in the
wake of summer. pretty piIlOWs-and
original ways Of making them-should
be easily achieved
The Washington times., 1905-07-23

you do not need TO be reminded how,
often and how earnestly I have tried TO
impress upon my readers the absolute
necessity Of thorough mastIcation OF the
food; thus simplifying the task submit
ted to the faithful and too often out
ragged stomach. In winter the whole
system is braced-keyed up. If you have
ito It's work In summer-changing
the flgure-it Is below concert pitch,
in summer also. on account OF heat.
and of Inertia induced thereby. there is
a disinclination 10 the regular and more
energetic exercise which one Graves IN
the colder months The erTete matter.
which Is the residuum of uHdigested
food. remains in the system instead Of
being thrown off
The Washington times., 1905-07-23

tain resorts the same dishes are set he
fore me. Are housekeepers, provision
merchants and caterers all in the
wrong? and is Marion Harland alone in
the right?
I ask this not in sarcasm. but he
cause ] am an honest seeker after truth
ls IL asking too much of your good ma
ture when / say that many others as
vel as myself would be your thankful
debtors if you would. in your nexr ma
per, tell us briefly and plainly why You
put so many things in our condemned
list which we have considered whole
some and nutritious?
a SINCERE SUBSCRIBER.
GermantOwn, Pa.
The Washington times., 1905-07-23

hot puddings TO join the banlshed pies.
| Roly-poly, griddle cake. muffin, waffle
one and all-impose upon the 1aded as
simIIatiye powers that help US to live
in health and comfort. The tribes OF
pastry, hot puddings. and fresh breads
are bile makers when the mercury runs
high"
In common with other housewives I
lave been in the habit of setting before
my family each and all OF the articles
Of diet which you here prescribe. I
ind them offered in the markets as free
ly in summer as In winter. When | visit
summer hotels and seaside and noun
The Washington times., 1905-07-23
Eggless Recipes.

1t gives me pleasure to contribute a
recipe for eggless fruit cake for "B. B s.
benefit. Others who have no special
aversion to eggs will find the recipe
economical, sure in results and very
good to eat.
l give the RECIPE as it came to me orig
inally, To make it like fruit cake add
more raisins and some currants and
chopped citron to taste without altering
the measurement OF the other inSred-
tents. 10 make spice cake, leave out the
ralSfns, Currants and CitrOn and add
ground allspice, mace. nutmeg. etc To
make good cinnamon cake, leave out the
other spices and use more cinnamon. I
90 not & I've exact measurements for
these variations of the recipe. leaving
that 10 individual tastes. The cake
Will never be a failure unless entirely
TOO much spice is used.
T B. Cambridge, Pa.
The Washington times., 1905-07-23
"Handy" Woman With Tools.

An esteemed New Hampshire CORE
spondent favoTs US with a paper full OF
pertinent comment. 1t is too good to
| tempt blue pencil or scissors.
Why do not women in moderate cir
cumstances who cannot afford to en-
pIoy a carpenter for every little job
about the home. learn to use a few OF
the simplest tools so as TO do things
for thcmselvcs2
Any one who knows enough to run a
sewing machine properly or To manage
Il Kitchen range with any degree OF
success possesses the requisite sense TO
drive nail and not pound her thumb
or. use q language not taught in school
books. Just try it
A hammer, saw, plane. screw-driver.
gimlet, square. and a small assortment
OF nails, brads. screws, tacks, and riVets
with the ability TO use them) will of
ten save the housewife considerable in
convenience and The expense of employ
ing a carpenter for what may easily be
done "a home,
Her who cooks" learns by sad a,-
DeFlence that him who eats" seldom
has time even to begin the hundred and
one small jobs of making or repairing
so often needed about the home, and
there Is no good reason why a woman
Should not learn 10 do such things 1t
Is fLr easier work than washing, iron
ing, and scrubbing floors all of which
cIuSively-
, IlIeIt IS Il pleasure IN doing things
ihat men nave been accustomed to claim
q their work that can best be apDre-
ciated by those who have tried il for
themselves. 1t is delightful to feel that
you are Independent OF the village car
pehter, who Is never ready when wanted I;
and the building of ii table or a book
case possesses s much fascination as
the mcSt Intricate piece Of Battenburg
or l\ensInGton embroidery. Having done
bolh KINDS of work. I can speak from
experience, and can testify positively
That the saving in this way has paid
our laundry bill. besides the enjoyment
pi doing those jobs for myself at tho
y ~ w AL- 49,.
The Washington times., 1905-07-23
WhoIesome sumner Foods

1 say-'MaiIe abundant use OF fish and
vegetables"
Fish is known AS cold-blooded: that
is. deficient IN the red corpuscIps. -
which have earned for hsh the term
hearty foods" FlsA also contains
wholesome phosphates. which ueutraIize
in some degree the effect or fats.
Ne better name has ever bean daufsoa
for the fresh vegetables with which
summer Is prodisal than that honor4d
by ScriDtural phrase as the kindly
fruits Of the earth" kindly" because
they satisfy the craving Of the system
The Washington times., 1905-07-23
Bright Porch Pillows.

There are hundreds of pretty. mex
pensive covers from the pale colored
ones 10 the well-covered bright grounds
that make such CHEEKY looking places OF
porch or room.
For boating, plain old-fashioned "Tur-
key rcd makes most attractive covers,
which should be made 10 slip on and
off, and button down one side Finish
the slip with four-inch rufT1e running
all around
odd. printed handkerchtefs cover the
white ground almost hidden by the dis
play of color, which cost from to 10
The Washington times., 1905-07-23

good from it l feel like adding my mite.
Let me say to A E. D. that if he
cannot eat apples let him try drinking
buttermtlk. For several years | was
not able to eat Il raw apple or piece
or apple pie without suffering. some
times great distress and always wa
ter braSh. 1 have heard of AT least
olle other who Was affected III the same
way / found buutermiIk to be the
greatest aid To digestion or anything
ever tried In fact. think ! was
cured of very severe form OF stomach
trouble by drinking buttermilk Ii can
be bought al some of our milk depots.
! wonder if anyone has ever tried
making dumplings from whole wheat
hour make a soft dough Of milk.
Hour, and baking powder, roll out lightly.
cut into biscuits and drop into or lay
on top Of d stew which is boiling hard
The Washington times., 1905-07-23
Cocoa Tea Cake.

L Beat three large eggs. one at a
time. into scant cup of sugar, creamed
with a third of a cup OF butter. When
smooth and light, add half a cup of
milk and half a cup each. of -four and
baking powder, and one-fourtI of a cup
of cocoa. Beat well, add a little salt and
half teaspoonful of vanilla. Place Ia
muftin pans sprinkle with chopped nuts,
and bake in moderate oven.
The Washington times., 1905-07-23

Cover tightly and cook for twenty min
utes- They never get heavy, as the
White Hour does sometimes, and are very
delicious Now. while meat is so high
one can make a very hearty ana
wholesome meal with Htyle expense.
thicken the gravy after removing the
dunplings- ] have just tried your re-
'ipe for soft gingerbread. and nnd il
very good \ l.. r. buffalo. y. ".
buttermilk is a wholesome drink. a..
becaHy IN warm weather 1t cools
the blood, is slightly laxative and i
easily digesIed, Sweet milk so often
produces b.liousuess that many cannot
drink it for week at "a time without
mixing IL with limCWaIrr
hope this, your maiden co:omunlca-
ton, will net be- your last. You are
welcome.
The Washington times., 1905-07-23
a Quartet of Eggless Cakes.

/. Two cups of -four; one cup of brown
sugar; one tablespoonful of butter Tor
lard); one teaspoonfuI of ground cloves
one teaspoonful Of ground cinnamon:
one-haR pound of seeded raisins; one cup
of sour milk; one teaspoonful of soda.
Sift -four and spices together; add sugar.
and work in the lard with the hands; add
raisins; stir in the sour milk one cup
of sugar, two-thirds of a cup OF sour
cream. one level teaspoonfuI of soda,
two scant cups Of -four, and ffavoring
10 suit taste. Bake in d quick oven in
layer or IN loaf
The Washington times., 1905-07-23

Tor assuasive, cooling acids. are fertile
in phosphates. generally easily digested
laxative, and. best of all. are antidotes
10 bile engendered by summer heats.
Personally. / am not what is USUALLY
known as vegetarian. I believe that
meat was given 10 man for food. When
discourage the use OF heavy roast.s''
OF beef, mutton, and pork In summer. !
would not shut out from your table the
tender, juicy beefsteaz always broiled.
and never friedJ. the toothsome lamb or
mutton chop, and what [ describe in the
article from which you quote-''broiled
bacon. thin as writing paper and inst
crimped by the fire" Partakcn Of in
moderation they are good for The GER
vice Of man.
A word now as 10 hot breads. boiled
PuddihEs, dumpIings. and pies. Even
under the most favorable conditions Of
temperature and bodily yigor they are
slow ami difficult OF digestion. When
The dosstar is raging. and all the active
forces OF the body are below par. the
imposition of unnecessary labor unou
The iangaid digestive organs is down
right cruelty.
This important subject. as Indicated
by your frank letter OF critical inquiry.
cannot be disposed Of in - single talk
We will continue, then, the discussion Of
summer foods and nourishing subSt-
iutes for heavy meats in next week
issue.
MARION HARLAND.
The Washington times., 1905-07-23

cents apiece. and can be made up in
several ways. Two will make a cover.
with the corners tied in on the wrong
side to give that little pushed-in effect.
Or. two others can be used for a rufle.
either by cutting the sides off straight
or by cutting the points off, and making
a ruffle Of them
The Washington times., 1905-07-23
Recipes for Some Hot Weather Dishes

granite pudding pan; when half done
add two-thirds cup Of seeded raisins and
a teaspoonful of butter: stir occasional
". To test. tip the pan. If the milk
and rice should run together and he
creamy. not solid Serve hot or cold,
with or without cream
Next to tapiOca cream, this is our most
cherished dessert. since the children
relish il. The tapioca cream requires
eggs. MRS. J. L. NJ. (Eaton. CoID
The Washington times., 1905-07-23
Cream Biscuit.

2 Sift together one and one-half Guns
of -four. one-half cup of cornstarch.
three teaspoonfuIs of baking powder and
half spoon Of salt Nfoisten with cream
as soft as can be handled. Roll out on a
Well-fOured board, cut in small biscuits
ana place IN pan. brushing over with
melted butter. or wettfne ions befora
baking Have the oven very hot. aud
bake ten or fifteen minutes, according
to size. NJ F. \. (Bostou, Mass.)
The Washington times., 1905-07-23
The Housewives EXCHANGE

In the morning the surface of the water
was covered with an oily film. But this
was q freshly painted house. Were
IN your place I should set a brazier
or IRON pan of burning charcoal in the
rooms in the daytime. closing doors and
thoroughly.
should this be Intellectual. send to me
q stamped and seIf-addFessed envelope
Lof the name of simple apparatus
have used with most satisfa ctorv re-
suits for riddIng premises Of evil 0dors