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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
rwaIvILA CHURCH PAWNSROt
An Institution Which Aids Laboring
Glasses at Moderate In
terest.

A dispatch to the Philadelphia
North American from Manila says:
There are but few Americans in this
country who are aware of the utility
and scope of the institution estab-
lished in Plaza Goiti, and known as
the Monte de Piedad. The institution
is generally known as a church pawn
shop, and such it is; but that is not
its only function. 1t is also a savings
bank, in which depositors may lay
aside, without the least fear of losing
their hard-earned savings, any sum
from a half peso upward, and said
deposits earning interest at the rate
OF four per cent. per annum
The Monte de Piedad and the saw
ings bank form one single beneficent
institution. The object Of the pawn
broking department is to loan money
to the needy on objects of gold and
silver, precious stones and jewelry at
a moderate rate of interest, eight per
cent. per annum.
The object of the savings bank is to
receive and make productive the saw
ings Of the laboring classes by CIV
ing depositors an annual interest of
four per cent Upon the amounts de-
posted, employing the sums deposited
and the interest gained in the opera
tons of the pawnbroking department
in the genral business Of the institu-
ton.
While the institution is an eXclu-
sively Catholic one, and. therefore, I'M
der the direct control of the arch
bishop of Manila. its operations are
open 10 the use of the general pubic.
Thousands of natives and Spaniards
of all walks in life patronize the es-
tablishment. derositing therein jew
elry for which they receive good value,
the article pawned being valued by eX-
perts according to the intrinsic value
of the material contained therein. Any
article thus pawned can be left in
pawn for the period of one year, theI
pledges being renewable at the eX-
piration of that period. At the end of
the year the person who pledged the
article is notified, and, if not redeemed,
the pledge is sold by public auction,
and the money derived from the sale
is held at the disposition of the pledg-
er for a period of ten years. after
which it becomes part of the general
funds of the institution. When the
article is sold a liquidation is made;
the amount of the loan on the object
the interest due and five per cent OF
the difference between the loan, the
interest and the product of the sale
are paid the owner. and the difference
resulting between this product ana
the three items mentioned is paid TO
the owner. Thus. if a watch 10
pawned for 20 pesos and sells arter
a year for 80, out of the ten peso
over and above the amount loaned INC
owner receives all but the elsht PC.
cent. interest and the difference witch
exists between the amount loaheu =
the interest it bears and the pfi'' a.
tanned by sale. !
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
IN THE DANISH ISLES.
Great Attraction for Visitors Is the
General Good-Fellowship
of Society.

ST. Thomas, of the Danish West IN
dies, lies southeast of Porto Rico.
which is reached in a few hours by
steamer. Its length is ID miles, and
it is from two to four miles wide.
1t is rather mountainous, the highest
point being 1,500 feet. st. Thomas lies
on a direct route between the WeSt
Indies and Europe, and will, it is said,
have a great future when the canal
is finished. Its harbor is the most
commodious in the West Indies, and IN
the winter months it is visited by the
fleets of many foreign nations. So
cial functions on %shipboard. togethe"
with the entertainments, balls, etc,
given by the governor and the for
eign consuls. form a pleasing and in
teresting phase Of society in the trop-
ical regions.
The islands IN general hold a grea'
| attraction for visitors, owing to the
fact that the hospitality shown to
strangers makes it comparatively easy
to become introduced into society
there.
St. Thomas is the principal station
for the Hamburg-American line in the
West Indies. 30 steamers of that line
stopping there monthly. Besides, b.
this line st. Thomas is in direct COM
nrunication with Europe through the
French General Transatlantic line, the
English Royal Mail. the Leylands and
the Danish West Indies lines.
From New York the Quebec line goes
direct to St. Thomas, and from Porto
Rico the island can be reached by
steamers or sailing boats in a few
hours sail. The Red D line and the
New York-Porto Rico line bring pas
sengers from that point in modern,
we'll equipped steamers. ST. Thomas
has communication also with New
York by the Royal Mail company via
Jamaica and Barbados. The Hamburg
American line has under way several
trips for the present season, which
will include visits to the other islands,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
Wheeler in Blue.

When the late Gen. Wheeler vas Wis
fling in Montgomery an old confed-
crate cavalryman, who fought under
him in the civil war, met him. He
moments, feasting his eyes on the gen
erals new uniform. AT last, scratching
his head, he said slowly; Gen. Wheel
or, what in HI do you think Jubal
Early will say when he sees you walk
ing into heaven in a blue uniform?"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13

The unusual spectacle Of a bride
groom appealing at the altar hand
cuffed has been seen, according to a
contemporary at Monthey, an Italian
village. The bridegroom, an Italian,
was undergoing a long sentence for
burglary, and s~fecently prevailed upon
the governor of the prison, to whom
he stated he had committed the crime
for the sake of his fiancee, to allow him
to marry, Two gendarmes in uni
form acted as witnesses, and guardians
at the same time. At the church door
the young bride and bridegroom part
ed with heavy hearts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
Police Court in Public House.

The only place in the country where
at a public house is at Blofeld, Nor
folk. This has been going on for
100 years, and the brewers have made
no charge to the authorities for the
use OF the Dom A new courthouse is
now ready for occupation, and the mag
istrates are leaving their old quarters
with a feeling of regret.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
New Korean Port.

Fusan, Korea, will soon be a port
70 call for the regular liners plying
between San Francisco and the orr
ent. Fusan is a coming port on the
Asiatic coast. being now the terminus
of the new Korean railway. soon to be
connected at Liaoyang with the China
Eastern and the Siberian system.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
Church Town.

The town of Willis has 1873 inhabi-
tants, and 176 Of them belong to The
church. Four of the seven who do not
belong are town loafers and the other
three are infants. who will be taken
in as soon the weather warns up and
they can be baptized.-K-asas City
journal,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
Southern Farm Values.

1t is computed that farm proper,
ties in the II states that once seced-
ed from the union have risen in value
more than 81 900, 900, 900 in two
years. The average yield of these
lands since this century began +:
5000, 000, 000 a year greater than it was
in the preceding six years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
Sianlese Deer.

The well-known German animal
dealer, Jamrach, has an agent in Siam
hunting for the big deer known as
Cervus Schomburki. No specimen of
this denizen of high ranges in Siam
has been taken TO Europe alive.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
Absent Minded or

A policeman going his rounds in tbr
early morning in Bath. England, saw i
clock standing on the doorstep of u
house. He rang the bell and found that
the occupant had taken ne milk pitcher
tip to his bedroom. leaving the clock
wAero he had intended to put the
pitcher.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
Modest Chief.

When Lord Selborne, high commits
sioner of South Africa. appointed a
new paramount chief of the Basuto
tribe the other day, and admonished
him to walk in the ways of his IA
theirs, the new chief replied: Il am
strong, yet | am frightened of the
blanket that has descended upon me,
and ! do not know how l shall carry
it,"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
Tie Young Idea in Japan

No child goes to school in Japan
under six years of age. Two hours
a week are set apart to teach the
child ethical knowledge and n hour
for the study of etiquette-how to
walk, bow. pour tea and hold the
hands and fingers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
What He

All said the fortune-teller, sigh
Ing deeply and getting a mystic ex.
preston into her eyes, you wish 10
learn what the future will hold for
you?"
Not exactly replied the patron.
passing over his dollar. Il want "a
find out what the future will let go OF
for me.'-Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
Exciting Sport.

Last winter the Norwegians varied
the excitement of ski running by yok-
ing the runner to a motor cycle by a
long leather strap. which he grasps
with his left hand. The speed at
tanned is enormous, and great skill is
required to avoid being pulled over,
as the body is apt to outrun the feet.
The pastime is growing very popular.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
Andersen Memorial.

The city of Odense, where Hans
Christian Andersen was born April >,
1905. has purchased his home for the
purpose of Transforming it into an
Andersen house, in which may be pre-
served objects associated with Del,-
marks best known writer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
A nonhting Thomas.

She-Did you let father know you
owned a lot of house property?
He-I limited at II.
She-What did he say?
He4He said: Deeds speak louder
sLan words. "--TitBits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
Poor Standby.

Luck is a good thing to trust to after
you've done everything else to invite
success
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
Progress.

Knicker-How is your cold?
Bocker-I'm taking things for
took for it.-N. Y. Sun.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-04-13
Use N U YOUR GROCERIES,, MEATS. vEGErABL.

For your EASTER SUPPLIES go to the RELIABLE ASH GROCERY AND MEAT MARKET.
by giving them square deal Note Wr prices for tomorrow.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23
New. Die Brace.

Electricians especially experience
considerable difficulty in boring holes
In corners and other obscure points
through which to pass wires TO con-
meet with bells or incandescent. lamps.
The ordinary bit and brace does not
suffice for this purpose, as it is impcs-
sible to operate the handle of the
brace when 1t is close to the wall. An
exceedingly simple continuance at
tached to the ordinary brace has been
patented by two Buffalo inventors
and is designed for effectively and
conveniently boring holes in hooks
and corners inaccessible to ordinary
braces. At the top of the section Of
the brace holding the bit is bevel
gearing meshing at right angles with
a shaft extending through the con-
meeting arm. At the end of the shaft
is small handle and the operation
will be at once obvious When it is
necessary to bore a hole in a place
where the ordinary brace cannot be
used the auxiliary handle is brought
into action, which can be fully turned
without coming in contact with the
walls or other distractions. The
mechanism is so arranged that the
bit and brace can be used for ordi-
nary purposes where there is ample
room and the auxiliary only brought
into use in case of emergency.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23
TERRIBLE scALY ECZEMA.
Eruptions Appeared on Chest, an,
Face and Neck Were All Broken
n,,$-rn,>A Ia. r..&:>,...

Eruptions Appeared on Chest, an.
Face and Neck Were All Broken
out-cured by cuticura.
II had an eruption appear on my
chest and body and extend upwards
and downwards, SO that my neck and
face were all broken out; also my
arms and the lower limbs as far an
the knees. at first thought it was
prickly heat. But soon scales or
crusts formed where the breaking out
was. Instead Of going to physician
purchased complete treatment of the
Cuticura remedies, in which l had
great faith, and all was satisfactory.
A year or two later the eruption ap-
peared again, only little lower; but
before it had time to spread I pro.
cured another supply of the Cuticura
Remedies, and continued their use I'M
til the cure was complete. 1t is now
five years since the last attack, and
have not seen any signs of a return.
have more faith in Cuticura Rene
dies for skin diseases than anything
Know of. Emma E. Wilson, Lis.
comb, Iowa, Oct. 1, 1906"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23
A Safety Attachment,

Even in this enlightened age acci.
dents due to a failure to turn off the
gas properly are still numerous enough
to command attention. A safety at
tachment for gas burners Is the recent
invention of New Jersey man, and If
it will fulfill the claims advanced it is
we'll worthy of attention. Instead of
employing stopcock the attachment
regulates the flow Of gas, and as long
as the gas is burning remains in that
position, but should there be any care.
lessness in turning of the gas the at.
tachment does so automatically.
Whether the gas is purposely extin-
guished or extinguished by accident,
due to high wind or when blown out
by an ignorant person, the attachment
acts by gravity to close the plug. The
attachment is piyoted to one end OF
the stopcock, and consists of an arm
which extends parallel with the burn.
err, and controlled by lever. At the
top of the arm is the portion which en-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23
Puzzle Of Silver and Lead.

The contemporary chemist consid.
ers not only what things are but what
they may have been. Every lead mine
is silver mine and every silver mine
is lead mine all the world over, says
Donald Murray. It is curious, too, that
these methods come together in the
order, tons of lead, ounces Of silver,
Why should this be? 1t is suggested
that the silver is a disintegration prod
fuct of lead. Once on time the silver
particles broke away and experiments
might show that they are still break.
ing away and leaving the, lead. In the
same way copper and gold often occur
curiously together. Who will take the
trouble to free by the usual crystalliz.
ing process ten tons of lead from all
traces of silver, then put it aside for
ten years and test again for silver by
the same process?
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23
UNDER WHICH KING

"The More Postum the More Food
the More Coffee the More Poison.
The Pres. of the w. C. T. U. in
young giant state in the Northwest
says:
Il did not realize that I was slave
to coffee till left OF drinking it. For
three or four years was obliged to
take a nerve tonic every day. Now
am free, thanks to Postum Food
Coffee.
"After finding out what coffee will
do to its victims, could hardly stand
to have my husband drink it but he
was not willing to quit. studied for
months to find way to induce him
to leave it OF. Finally told him
would make no more coffee.
Il got Postum Food Coffee, and
made it strong boiled it the required
time. and had him read the little
book, The Road to Wellville,' that
comes In every pkg.
To-day Postum has no stronger ad.
vocate than my husband! He tells
our friends how to make 1t, and that
he got through the winter without q
spell Of the grip and has not had 4
headach. for months-he used 70 10
subject 70 frequent nervous head.
aches. IL 3. &.., .s5t .,s
~ 'sThe stronger you drink Postum the
napee food you get; the stronger You
& Aitdk coA1s tie more poisoA yon Get.' =
Ne0o GfyOa 4by Postum Co: Rattle
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23
Nitrosen's Rays strong.

The latest fashions in rays are nj.
trogen rays. and they are announced
by Prof. B. Walter in connection with
his experiments on the activity Of
radiotellurium. The rays Of radiotel.
lurium produce huorescence in the
air through which they pass. so that
2 radiation is set up with a pro.
inounced photochemical action and
similar properties to the ultra violet
Of the spectrum. The radiation is en-.
ttrely absorbed by aluminium foil. but
easily passes through ! glass plate.
IN trayersing vacuum the rays 10
not radiate. II and save IN nitroxent.
whose effect q from thirty to afty
times rs great u With hydrogen a
oxygefn. and II u expected to radiats
light n the 1nystsriously 4 peculiar
tpropsftiss OF the nitro6Sn satsn. 81
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23
NEW ENGLAND CONSCIENCE.
Tho scrupie That Prevented Young
Widows Remarriage.

The scrupie That Prevented y Young
Widows Remarriage.
Said drummer visitor miss NJ. Z.
Boyd to young widow-a seam
stress-in New Hampshire hill town,
one day last summer: You must be
lonely here now since your husband
died. Perhaps you will feel like mar
rying again: you are not so very old"
"Oh, Miss Mary" she answered in a
voice full of feeling, IF only could
il only dared!" And then came the
simple story and touching example
of 1.-The New England conscience. .
She had loved in early youth young
man whom her mother disapproved as
sutton. He was joiner by trade
and worthy, but the mother, having
higher ambitions, separated the cou-
pie. The, girl married quiet man,
her senior, who died few years later.
Then, after decent interval, the old
lover, who had thriven in business,
asked her again to become his wife.
That seemed beautiful and natural
ending Of the story. But no. ''Ah!',
cried the poor thing. IF had loved
my husband could 60 to James with
happy heart-oh, how happy! But
although things were pleasant enough
between my husband and me, 1 always
felt the difference and at heart was
unfaithful to him. I think this is
meant for my punishment for think
ing Of James while had q husband
living. We can never marry Buff
falo Commercial.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23
Acts Automatically.

cages with the burner, being made
in the shape of q ring con
nected to two horizontal bands
When the gas is turned of and the at
tachment in its normal position it is al
right angles to the burner. When the
lever is operated to turn on the gai
the attachment closes up until the tor
engages with the tip of the burner
AS long as the gas is burn
ing the ring and bar at the
top are caused to expand, but
should the gas become extinguished
by a gust of wind or otherwise the
band Immediately contracts and as
sumes position which forces the at
tachment by its own weight and grav
ity to quickly fall to its normal posi-
ton and shut of the gas.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23
Golf and Matrimony.

As an illustration Of the enthusiasm
with which golf is pursued by it's vo-
taries. the following anecdote is told
of a well-known Scotch author and a
young friend of his: The two had
spent the whole day on the links, and
had some close and exciting matches.
AS they left for home the elder man
remarked:
do you think We could play again
tomorrow, laddie?"
''Well," answered the youth, II was
to be married tomorrow. but can put
1t of"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23
REAL AMERICAN PRINCESS.
Mrs. Narcissa Owen Lineal Descend.
ant of PoWhatan,

Mrs. Nareissa Owen Lineal Descend.
ant of Powhatan.
As gently as he could, man recent
ly ch.ded woman for comforting IT,
ties on persons who had no right to
them. "Don't you know" he said, ''it
is absurdly un>American for you to
speak of Miss Alice Roosevelt as the
Princess Alice?' Surely you must be
aware that there are no American
princesses?" He thought he had
crushed her. Foolish man! you
shouldn't display your ignorance" she
retorted. There is an American
princess. She's Mrs. Narcissa Owen,
daughter Of Ah-ni-ki-la-he, and lineal
descendant of the great Powhatan."
Mrs. Owen Is rounding out her life
TRANQUILITY in the national capital. She
is an artist and musician, with stu
dio in an Office building. She lives
surrounded by tokens OF her race.
Mrs. Owen is seventy-four, and her
memory goes back to some stirring
chapters in American history. Around
her neck, suspended by chain, is the
gold medal presented to her father by
Thomas Jefferson. It commentaries
the peace treaty signed by the United
States and the Cherokees. Against
a wall are six plates of fine china sent
to the chieftain by Mrs. Martha Wash
fngton. Mrs. Owen was educated in
Fayetteville, Ark, and studied art and
music in Boston. She was married in
Arkansas to Col. Robert Owen OF
Lynchburg. Va, who became presi-
dent of the Norfolk & Western rail-
road. He died fifteen years ago, leav-
ing a handsome fortune.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23
Ole Scoxlr8e
ofDanaScu
"a! Story ~
the East.
sY1y *
COBB. JR.
Copyrighted lssl b. Rsssr. Bonner. Son

realm he shall see Horam's own son
sitting upon the throne of Damascus
while Koran himself withdraws from
the world. that his last days may be
spent in quiet repose."
No longer rested the cloud upon Ju-
lians brow. He caught the small
white hand which had been placed
within his grasp. and sank down upon
his knees-sank down. he and Ulin
one in love forevermore-and bowed
before the king.
My father-l accept the blessing! ]
am thy SOM"
TIT END.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23
His Viewpoint.

Little Willie-Papa, what is big.
amist?
Mr.. Hennypeck-A bigamist. my
son, is a-shs-s-s-s! Is that your
mamma coming up the street? No. l
see it isn't. Well, bigamist, is a
benefactor who prevents at least one
of his fellowmen from marrying.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23

that I was laid up
four months. I
had night sweats
and fainting spells
and dropped to 30
pounds. The urine
passed every few
minutes with in.
tense pain and
looked like blood.
Dropsy set in and
the doctors decid-
nH n4,,vxl 80 ~,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23
OF Course 1t Was.

A wedding ceremony had come to q
close. The mother shifted convulsive-
ly, and the bride dabbed her pretty
eyes with a handkerchief. One of the
bridesmaids was also affected to tears.
why do you weep?" asked a
groomsman of the bridesmaid; cit is
not your wedding" The girl looked at
him scornfully. That's the reason,
you stupid" and she sighed.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23

8 !
Baking (
lder
The only high etade eaklng Powde.
II made at D moderate price.
Her Rrioht Ever.

Her erl0ht Eyes.
Miss Anna Held, whose eyes are
famous for their depth and brightness.
received one afternoon pretty com
pliment from q little ,boy Of 1--WE.
The boy, during a matinee, had been
brought into Miss Held's dressing
room. She wore a Persian gown OF
lemon colored silk and three dogs,
smaller than kittens, played on the
floor.
The little boy admired the dogs. He
admired the actress robe. He looked
with calm admiration up into her face.
Her eyes delighted him, as glitter
ing jewel delights girl.
"Are your eyes new?" he said.
gravely.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23
How'S This?

Ne o6sr Ono Hundred Dollars Reward for any
ease OF Satarrh that cannot DO cured BY HAlrs
Catasfh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo. o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney
for the last IS years, and believe him perfectly hon
cradle In al business transsctlc:s ali financially
s6le 70 carry out ahy obligations made by bis arm.
WALDINa, KINNAN d MARyIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. o.
6alIs Cetaxfh Cure 10 taken internally, acting
directly upon tho blood and mucous surfaces OF the
bottle Sold by oil Drugg1sts.
Take HsiVs Family Pills tor constipatioa.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23
Information.

What is domestic animal, mann.
MAJ" asked the little boy.
"a domestic animal" replied mann
ma, with a scornful glance at papa.
who was putting on his coat, sis ono
who does not spend all his time at the
club"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1906-02-23

Ny wife got me using Doan's Kidney
Pills. and as they helped me I took
heart. kept on and was cured SO thor
oughly that I've been well three
years."
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Ailburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.