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Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
SOUTH AMB0Y.

Bob Stratton, our genial mail car
rier, was IN of the visitors at the
Harvest Home at C~heesequake Thurs
day night.
Miss Eta Campbell is convalescent
after an attack of muscular rheums-
tism.
Miss Name Grover, the popular
saleslady in Sullivan's confectionery
store, had an evening Off and attended
the Harvest Home at Cheesequake.
Messrs. Edwin and William Scully,
of this borough, returned home from
a two weeks s%ojourn at Newport.
Miss Mae Schantz has returned
home after two months visit with re-
latives in New hampshire.
Frank Schantz, Jr., of Perth Am
boy, was a borough visitor Friday.
The John street light was Drrning
Thursday night, but the George
street light struck and refused to
burn.
Mrs. John Rue and daughter Mar
garet were Keyport visitors Friday.
The r. S. traction company's re-
pair car was in town and the men
were busy fixing the wires on Broad
way, near Henry street, Friday.
Berry Fountain, of Browntown, was
a borough visitor Friday.
Willie O'Toole had a day off from
his duties as conductor for the Public
Service Corporation Friday and spent
the day at Keyport.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
ITEMS.

Robert Fullerton recently purchased
the lot in Green street. opposite the
corne of Barren avenue on which he
expects to build in the near future.
DR.. and Mrs. I. T. Spencer are to
be congratulated on the birth of a lit
tie daughter.
Mrs Howard Valentine is visiting
friends at Princeton.
Mrs. Wiss, of Newark, spent Friday
afternoon in town.
Miss Grace Voorhees, has resumed
her duties in the high school at
Somcrville.
DR.. and Mrs. w. B. Hoagland' are
enjoying a trip to Maine.
Mrs. Waldo e. Berry, of Railway,
was in town Friday afternoon:
Miss Helen Ensign has returned
from her trip to Asbury Park.
Miss Marguerite Pfeifer, who has
been visiting her aunt, Mrs. C. Lid
ul6, has fcbufueu NOME.
Mrs. Brestell, of Camden, who
spent the summer with her mother,
Mrs. Charles Craske, has returned
home.
Miss Sadie Voorhees,, who has been
i'll, is convalescent.
Miss Miriam Voorhees, celebrated
her fourth birthday Thursday.
Mr.. A. Liddle and family have been
visiting at East Branch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis C~oddington, OF
New York, are visiting Mrs. Jonas
Coldington, of Prosect Hill.
Messrs. Ralph Ensign, Edward
Harmed and Frank Harmed spent their
vacation at Racquette Lake.
Miss Lou Brewster, of Green street,
has returned from a trip to Pittsfeld,
Mass.
Mr.. Charles Drake has gone to the
Catskills.
The Woodbridge Orchestra met at
the home of Mrs. Seth Lockwood,
Friday night.
Miss Jale Aston is i'll.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
ExcELSIoRS LOST.

In the baseball game between the
Excelsiors, of Pleasant Plains, and the
st. Mary's team, at the Richmond
county fair, at Dongan Hills, Thurs
day afternoon, the Excelsiors lost to
the tune of 3 to /. They put up a
good game, but the>St. Mary's were
too much for them. \The game was
for the championship of Staten Is
land. The EXcelsiors are already for
the game with the Perth Amboy base
ball team, which, as told in the
NEWS, takes place at Amusement
Park, Perth Amboy, tomorrow after
moor The game will be called at $3.50
0 clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
TOTTENVILLE.
MIS-. DEAD.

Mrs. Adelaide Leyinson, wife Of
Henry Levinson, of Main street, died
at her home yesterday after a short
illness. The funeral services will be
held from her residence tomorrow
morning at 1920 O'Clock. Interment
will be at 3 O'Clock in the afternoon at
Mount Hope cemetery, Cypress Hills.
The funeral directors arc /. p. Bedell
" Son, of Main street.
Mrs. Levinson was one of the oldest
residents of Tottenville. 1t was only
a short time ago that she aud he r
husband celebrated their golden we'd
ding. She is survived by four chill
dren, They are Mrs. Dora Strauss,
Charles Levinson, Miss Rosalla Levin
son and f. L~evinson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
TROLLEY RIDE TODAY

The members of the Ladies Parish
Guild, of St. Stephens church have
decided to 90 on a trolley ride from
Perth Amboy next Tuesday afternoon
| the weather proves fair. They will
leave here about ] o'clock. The car
will be waiting for them at the top OF
the Smith street hill. The fare will
be fifty cents for the round trip. The
trip will be around the loop. The
ladies are making great preparations
for a good time and it is understood
that a large number of friends will go
with them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
CARTERET.
ITEMS.

Mrs, George Morgan, with her sis
ter, Mrs. Gerlach, of Elizabeth, spent
Wednesday in Newark.
Two members of the |. o. r. NJ.
of Philadelphia. were guests of their
brothers member. William jenkins
who is very low at this writing.
Mrs. J.. J. Reason is entertaining
friends from Railway.
The steamer Carolyn arrived at
Liebig dock Wednesday from Tampa,
Fla. She is loaded with phosphate
rock.
The Ladies Mission Band had their
meeting at Mrs. S~tanbach's Thursday
afternoon. There was a large atten-
dance. The business of the day was
arranging for a gypsy festival to be
held at the home of Mrs. j.. G. Will
son, on the Blazing Star road, next
Thursday night. Supper will be served
after 6o'ciock.
Mrs. Elmer Osborne enjoyed a drive
to Railway, Thursday, with her moth
er, Mrs. Arthur Reason.
Mrs. L. NJ. Beam is suffering from
an attack of malaria at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. d. r. Wilson.
Miss Arrowsmith ard Miss Lodge
were among the out-of-town visitors
Thursday.
FREQ Stanbach had the misfortune to
badly bruise one of his fingers Will e
working in the plant of the Wheeler
company, one day this week. He will
be unable to work for several days.
Public schools open Monday with
several new teachers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
TOTTENVILLE.
WANT MAIN ST. PAVED.
Petition Being Circulated Among
the Property Owners There.

A petition, asking for improve
ments to Main street is now being
circulated among the proprietor own
ers there. 1t is addressed to Borough
President George Crowell, and asks
that a e pavement of either vitriied
brick or some good material be put
down on that t~horoughfare. The
reason given for the request is that
the lower end of the street is so steep
that every time it rains the macadam
is carried away for a distance of over
five blocks to the river front. Many
names have already been secured to
the petition. 1t is thought that the
request will he granted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
LEIGH VALLEY r, R.

Time Table in effect May ID, 1905.
stations in New York foot of Cortlandt, Des
brossee and West 23rd streets, penna.
r.. r. Ferries.
TRAINS LEAVE STATE STREET STATION
FOR NEW YORK
$40, 7.35 n. M, and42S p. M, t.32 p. M. daily
connects all way train for Bound Brook, Mauch
Chunk, Weatherly, Hazelton, Pottsville and in
termediate points.
FOR SOUTH PLAINFJELD
$40, IS a. m, 1872, 4.2S p. IN. Sundays 8,15
a. IN. 1.32, G.15 p. m.
FOR OTHER POINTS
7.S5 a. m. daily except Sunday connect with
express train for Easton, Bethlehem. Allentown.
rottsville, Buffalo, Niagara Falls. st. Louis,
Chicago. Parlor car Bethlehem to Buffalo. CON
meets with local train AT South Plainfield for all
points east of Mauch Chunk.
S.15 a. IN. Sundays only, Express train for Buff
falo, Niagara Falls, st. Louis and Chicago. Stops
at Pennington Junction.
4.29 p. m. daily except Sunday express for
Wilkes Barre, Scranton, Hazelton, and principal
intermediate stations.
els p. m. Sundays only through train for Buff
falo, Niagara Falls, suspension Bridge, ct. Louis
and Chicago, connects for New York.
TRAINS LEAVE SOUTH PLAINFIELD
. FOR PERTH AMBOy.
$40 a.. m. 3.45, 800, T.45 p. m. Sundays. 1916
a. M, 800, T.45 p. m. Trains arrive Perth Am
boy, 900 a. M, 4.05, 5.25, $40 p. m, Sundays 11.07
a. m, 5.25, $40 p. IN.
Tickets sold to all western points.
For further apply to ticket agents
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
BIRTH CERTIFICATES.

The Board Of Health for the last
week has been issuing birth certiic-
ates to school children and so far
nearly 20, 600 certificates have been
issued.
Children who have not attended
school before this year are required
to have the certificates, as are those
who move from n school to another.
The certificates + issued at the de-
partment's headquarters at Sixth ave-
nue. and Fifty-fifth street, and at the
Educational Alliance in East Broad.
way.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
STATEN ISLAND
RAPID TRANSIT r. R.

Time table in effect Sunday, May 2sth, 1905
Perth Amboy to New York-Leaves foot OF
Smith street, daily except Sundays and Legal
Sundays and Legal Holidays.
PAm5oy; . l5'6i0, 6.58, 7.33, 7.38s o 500
s.55, 9.55, 1875, 1900 a. m, 1876, 1,50, $50, S.55
4SJ, $50, 6.42, 7.55, 500, 9.55,t 1870, 1l.O y. m
Sundays and Legal Holidays
6.55, 7.55, $50, 9.25, 1905, 1855. i1.55 a. m.
1855, .55, 2.55, $3.50, ass, 5.35, 6.i5, 6.55, 7.35,
8,15, 900, 1890 p. m.
New York to Perth Amboy- Leave foot of
Whitehall Street, daily except Sunday and
a. m, 1900, 1901 30, $50, $50, 4.SQ, $40. $50,
5.45, 6.15, 6.s5, 7.sO, $50, 1900. host 1925 a. M.
Sundays and Legal Holidays.
6.05, 800, 900, $50, t0.15. 100, a, m, 1900 100,
200, 800, 400, 800, 5.55, 6.35, 7l5,755, S.35, 915,
1890, 11.45 pm.
SIS, 6.io. 6.ss, 6.5s,' 7.ss, 90, SIS, o.55, 1925,
1855. a. M. 1900, 1885. f.50. 2.20, $50, 1855, 4.30,
4.55, $50, 600, Ga, 105, 7SO, I55 $50, $50.
1910, II. 20, p. m. 1870 a. m.
Sundays and Legal Holidays, *6.15, G.55, 1855,
$50, 9.25, 1905, 1880, 10 55, 1t.55, a. m, 1885,
f.55 255, 3.55, 4.55, 5.S5, e.i5. 6.55, 7.S5, SIS,
Leave Tottenville daily i.S0, 5.55, 622, 6.42,
no, 7.45, S.12, 30, 1905, 1910, Hos a. m,
1910, los, 2,05, g.S5, 3.31 40, 4.s7, $40,
5.37, SIS. 6.55, 7.17, 7.40, 8.S7, 9.37, 1920, lilo
p. m, 1915, l.S0a m.
Sundays and Legal Holiday, 9 .25, 7.15, $50, 9.05
9 40, 1913, fO.45, t1.35a a. m. ~ Is, 115. 215, 315
40, $40. 5.5j, 6.20, 40, $50, $50, $40, 9.4s,
1910, 11.42 p. m, 1888 a. m.
Express train leaving Perth Amboy at 7.33
a. m. will stop at New Dorp, only, at 7.56 a m.
Expr SIS train leaving New York at $50 p. m.
stop at New Dorp, only, at COS p. III.
Express train leaving Perth AmDoy at 500
4 m. will stop at Pleasant Plains at S.t4, Hugue-
not at s is, New Dorp. S.26.
Legal holidays only tWill run holidays
but not Sundays.
GEO. j. BROWN,
Genn Traffic Ag
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
SOUTH AMRoY.
o. OF a. ENTERTAINMENT

The members of Camp No. IL, P.
Q. of A., wish to remind the citizens
OF this borough that their fair and en-
tertainment will be held in Borough
hall Tuesday and Wednesday nights
George Germs. comedian, of Perth Am
boy has been engaged to assist in the
entertainment. Refreshments of ice
and confectionery will be on
sale. Go and help the ladies with their
laudable enterprise.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
CADETS AT THE FAIR.

Visitors at the Richmond county
fair, at Dongan Hills, were given an
agreeable surprise Thursday afternoon
when over 900 of the cadets from Mt.
Loretta, the home for orphans at this
end of the island, were put through n
drill. The boys were taken to the
fair from Tottenville in special trains
over the Rapid Transit railroad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
LOCAL ITEMS.

NleSSrS. SalZ ~ Steiner r giving
away a pretty Japanese teapot TO all
customers purchasing a dollars worth
of goods today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Fassler enter
tanned Mrs. Fassler's brother, Leo
Fassler, of New York, Thursday.
Mrs. John Heston, of Mechanics
vile, has returned home from the
Adirondacks.
The new hip roof of Mrs. Edwards
house, in George street, is nearly
completed.
Mrs. William d. Dayton, of George
street. has some beautiful rare plants
in blossom among her collection of
choice plants and a number of elegant
foliage plants. The display on and
in front of the porch is worth going
to see.
Mrs. Preston King spent Friday at
Asbury Park as the guest of her cous-
in, Mrs. George Hampton.
The dollar roll of the M. f church
will be held Wednesday night. Sep
TENDER IL, at s O'Clock. There will
be an entertainment and u pleasant
time is anticipated.
Nh. and Mrs. Joe A. Sexton will 90
to Glendola today in their touring car
to visit the graves Oh Mr.. Sections
parents and to see the memorial win
dow which Mr.. Sexton has presented
to the church in their memory.
Miss Lulu Chase, of Broadway, is
visiting relatives at Broadalbin, N.
Y.
Mrs. Noah Furman, of John street,
has returned home from a visit with
her daughter, Mrs. B. f. Howell and
family at their cottage at Spring
Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Taylor, O
John street, are entertaining DR.. and
Mrs. Cunning and daughter, of Sears.
dale, MY.
Mrs. Charles Pearce and neice
Miss Libbie King, of John street,
spent Tuesday at Asbury Park anC
Manasquan.
The little babe of Mr.. and Mrs. AL
bert Anderson, of Main street, wa.
very i'll and not expected to live Fri
day.
Mrs. George Disbrow, of Jchr
street, is entertaining Miss Bessi,
Brown, of Jersey City.
Mrs. Elizabeth Hoffman, of Johr
street, has returned home from a few
weeks ~sojourn at Ocean Grove.
Mrs. Mcdowell, of New Haven, has
returned home after four weeks visit
with Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Jones, o.
George street.
Mrs. Mont Willett is spending 9
week at Newark and New Providence.
MIR. and Mrs. Kitcl N. of George
street, have purchased a fine new
piano.
The gardens around town are at
their best and perfectly beautiful at
present, but soon the flowers will be
nodding their heads goodbye and
Jack Frost will kill them and the
gardens will be a thing of the past,
to be regretted along with many other
enjoyable things that Dass out of our
life.
IL Hon. D. c. Chase entertained Count
Won Eggleston, of Hasbrouck Heights,
at luncheon Thursday. In the even
ing he entertained Mr.. and Mrs. John
Heston, of Mechanicsville.
James Hackett, assistant yardmaster
at G. G., is enjoying a weeks vaca-
tion.
Abrahm Everett, chief clerk in the
terminal Office, is enjoying a weeks
vacation with his family at Hacketts
town. They left town Thursday with
Nh. Bartell in his automobile.
John H~ensberger is enjoying a
weeks vacation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
THE CHURCHES.

At the Methodist church tomorrow
morning, at II O'Clock, DR.. W. S. Nc
Cowan will preach on "To Him that
Overcomcth." Sunday school will be
held as usual at 10 o'clock. Hereafter
the Epworth League will be held at
6:45 p. m. At the evening service DR..
MCGOWAN will preach on The Power
of Example" The Builders will meet
at the home of Mrs. Hughs, of Sewar-
en-, Tuesday afte' non
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
BACK IN THE CHURCH AGAIN

-All Of the necessary repairs and the
many improvements to st. Stephens
church have been completed and for
the first time in many weeks services
will be held in the house of worship
tomorrow. The morning service will
be at 1880 O'Clock and the evening
service at 1870 O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
CARPENTERS cLAMBAKE.

All is now in order for the first
annual clambake which William M.
Carpenter will give his friends at the
Morton House, in Main street, Tues
day afternoon of next week. Nothing
has been left undone to make the bake
a great success. 1t is understood that
many friends from Perth Amboy will
be on hand.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
A HOUSE PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. e Giffin. of Broad
way, will entertain a house parry, Mr..
and Mrs. John Mingin and daughter
Gertie, of Medford, Mr.. and Mrs.
George IriGith and daughter Lily,
of Florence, and Mr.. Gifin's mother,
Mrs. Nancy Gitfin, Of Florence, for a
few GaYs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
A N AT THE SUPPER.

The supper held OF the lawn of the
South Baptist church, by the Ladies'
Aid Society of the church, proved a
great success in every sense of the
word The ladies are we'll pleased
with the result and expect to held an
entertainment within a short time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
LADIES L X FAIR.

A meeting of the ladies who will be
in charge of the coming fair of Hugue-
not Lodge, f. and A. NJ, was held at
the home Of Mrs. Hubbard r. Yet
man, on Broadway, at 3 O'Clock yes
terday. The details were discussed
aid the ladies have several plans in
view which will prove attractive fea-
lures.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
ELECTED OFFICERS.

At a meeting OF the Young Peoples
Society, of st. Stephens church, held
Thursday night in the chapel in Am
boy avenue, the following new officers
were elected: President, Charles
Meyers; vice-president, Miss L..
secretary, Miss Sadie Van
Dusen; treasurer, John Fair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
EFFIE LAMBERT Y.

This afternoon the members of the
Eaie Lambert Y. met at the home of
Mrs. George Reckhow. A number of
things of interest to the society were
discussed. After the meeting refresh
ments were served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
TROLLEY RIDE IN JERSEY.

This afternoon the members of the
Sunday school of st. Paul's NJ. f..
church, of Amboy avenue, went to
Perth Amboy in a body, from where
they went by special trolley on a ride
around the loop. They took plenty of
good things with them and they ex-
pect to have an enjoyable afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
LOCAL

Miss Maude Sure, Of lafayette
place, leaves tonight for Philadelphia.
Miss Rose Kean, who has beeni wis
iting in Philadelphia, has returned
home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
pupL!c Service FlRFl

ElTective Jan. q, 3Wu :
Cars leave Railway Junction for Rwav lse
formatory every 80 minutes from q. M. until
lt.f0 y. m
Cars icave Railway JuncS On fdIr Woodbridge
Greek every hour from $40 a. m. y ntil lilo d. N.
connecting with New Rrunswicl4 cars If after
the hour. go p. m. car from IN W Junction
last car that makes connects ns for New
Brunswick.
Cars leaving New Brunswick u 5.15 a.. m. and
every hour until S.45 !. III. CONNECT with car for
Sewlren, Woodbridge, Railway land West1eld.
Cars leaving Perth Amboy ferry at b.57 n. M
and every hour until D.57 p. m. then 1919 p M.
and i1.i2 p. IN. connect for Sewarea, Wood
bridge. Railway and Westfeld.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
SOUTH AMBOY WANTS.

WANTED-Clerk in a general store, one
having experience in groceries preIerred,
Address, lock box SAG South Amboy, N.
1904 81 3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09
Il M.
NEW JERSEY CENTRAL
Corrected TO June 20, 1908
TRAINS LEAVE PERTH AMBOY.

For New York, Newark and Elizabeth at 6.S3
III, (7.45 New York only 7.5S, $50, 9.01, 9.54,
Il. IS, 1859 a. m, 1909, Ito, 3 %, Az, 500, 62S,
7.45, 500, (9.47 Saturday only, 90 p. m. New
York only Sundays, S.37, a. m. $50, 947 p. m.
For Philadelphia and Trenton via Bound Brook
III, 9.0l, 11.51 a. m, ITO, 500, p. m, Sundays
6.37, a. m, 947 4, IN.
For Long Branch, Ocean Grove, etc, 5.07,
.9.20 a. m, 1922, 2.27, 1886, 7.19 p. M. 12.4S
(Sundays excepted.) Sundays except Ocean
Grove) 9.55 A.. M, 2.el, 4.54, 9.23 p. m.
For Freehold, 5.07, 6.54, $40 a. M, 1892, 2.27,
p. IN.
Additional trains for Red Bank, G.s7, 5.0s. 6.3},
p. m.
s.3G, 4.4S, 5.15, $50, 9,29
TRAINS FOR PERTH AMBoY
Leave New York, 400, $50, 6.f5, $50, s.ss,
1910, II 80 a. m, 1.3O, 200, 2.i5, 3.41, 40, BIS,
5.3S, $50, S.45, 1901 pm. Sundays 700, 800,
a m, 100. 3.35, $50 p. III.
Leaves Elizabeth i.05, G,22,S.42, 90t, 9.5G, 11.2S,
u. m. 1.49, 2.0T, 2.51, $40, 4.40, 5.52, 6.5S, S.5S. II 80,
p. m. Sundays rs, a. m, LIP, 400, S.37, p. M.
Leaves Newark GIG, 6.52, 6.35, 9.42, 11.32 a. m,
100, $40, 1856, 4.35, 5.3S, Glib, 8.45, 1850 D. IN.
Sundays, no, a05 a. M, Ito, 3.55, $40 p. m.
Through tickets to all points at lowest rates
may be had on application in advance at the
ticket agent at the station.
w. G. BEsLER, Vice-Pres. q General Manager
G. NJ. BURT, General Passenger Agent
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-09-09

Leave Want" Ads az branch Of
ices.
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-12
RAILROAD NOTES.

Dan E. Cain, general manager of the
Rock Island, returned from St. Louis
yesterday.
The Missouri Pacific is said to be plan
ming a new summer resort at Medical
Springs, Mo.
From June / up to August the at
tendance at the Lewis and Clark exposi-
ton at Portland has reached LOIS, ,531.
The different railroads seem pleased
with the passenger traffic so far.
The grand council of the Internation-
al Brotherhood of Boilermakers met in
Chicago yesterday. This body will take
up and advise the local union in regard
to the present strike.
j. G. Bloom, engineer of maintenance
of the Rock Island. has returned to the
city from a short trip over the line.
The plans for the Union Pacific round
house at Salfna are rapidly being COM
pleted and work of construction will be-
gin soon. 1t will contain eight stalls
and viii be made of Salina brick.
C. W. Corners, OF Newton, Kan,
aged "a, died at the hospital at Atlanta,
Ia, from injuries received in a wreck
on the Rock Island between Casey and
Menlo this morning. The collision was
between the second section of a west
bound freight and a westbound passen-
ger. Corners was caught in such g.
manner that he received the full force
of the escaping steam from the passen-
ger engine. He suffered untold agonies
till put under the influence of an opiate.
By papers on his person it was found
he was a telegrapher and had been in
the employ of the Northern Pacific
for seven years. He had a good repu-
tation as a telegrapher. His remains
will be sent to his relatives at Newton
Kan
The Topeka state journal., 1905-08-12
no TEXAS By JANUARY i.
Vice President of Orient Proposes to
Push Work


Wichita, Kan, Aug. 12.-E. Dickinson,
wee president and general manager of
the Kansas City, Mexico and Orient
railway, arrived in this city in their pri-
vate car last night.
Mr.. Dickinson's object in making this
visit at this time was ito inspect the
work that has been done and to push
the work of construction in Oklahoma.
he Will ike remain at Canton, the
present terminus of the road, two or
three days, and may drive over the line
farther south than Canton. Superin-
tendent Foley met Mr.. Dickinson at
some point east of here and Accom-
panied him to Canton.
Mr.. Dickinson expressed pleasure over
the prosperous appearance Of this part
or the state and said this morning that
ne never saw a more encouraging out
look.
He came in over the Rock Island
from Omaha and will return to Kan
sas City as soon as he has accomplished
the object of his visit at Canton
1t has been reported for some time
that the Orient expected to rush. the
construction work on it's line in Okla
homa, connect with the line being built
north from Sweetwater, Texas, as soon
as possible. January l, 1906, has been
set as the latest date at which this con-
nection would be made, and it now
looks as If this would be possible. Mr..
Dickinson, in his capacity of general
push the work as fast as possible, and
that is why it is believed that this trip
is being made with a view to encourag-
ing even a more determined effort to
complete this part of the line before
the first of the year.