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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27
EDITORIAL EMIT.

NtNdIh News.
The printed letter which is being
widely circulated throughout the
state in opposition to the bishops
bills" contains such an eXaggeration
of the facts, and such a suppression
of the truth, that it may properly be
characterized as a falsehood. That
it was intentionally drawn for the
purpose Of deceiving is shown by the
fact that its author or authors have
MOI had the honesty or courage TO
sign their anne to it, but have sent
ii out. anonymously. That there is
money behind it is evidenced by the
method employed in distributing it,;
for ii is printed and a copy sem by
mail to each Il sought to be iulu-
enced by it.
The circular letter takes up and
magnifes the conduct of the Rev. J.
r. Thompson, Of Trenton at the re-
cent Methodist Episcopal conference
in New Brunswick. With intemper-
ate and unchristian b%latanCy he as
sailed the Roman Catholic bishops
and the people who favored the
bishops bills" and insisted on be-
ing placed on record as opposed TO
the resolution of conference. indors-
ing these measures. But conference
rebuked him. through some Of its
members and, as a body. repudiated
his utterances and gave almost unan-
imOus approval TO the bills: some
thing never before done by any Meth
odist Episcopal conference in this
state.
The ananymous printed circular
omits all reference to what confer
cnce actually did, and attempts to
prove. by the singular conduct OF Mr..
Thompson, that there is a divided
sentiment among those who are sup
posed to be in favor OF the bishops
bills" and that, therefore, it will be
impolitic to pass these measures. This
is an underhanded and dishonest way
OF fighting liquor Legislation. but it is
the way that seems to be- very popular
with a certain class OF people.
The bishops bills represent, in
substance. the demands of the intel
ligent citizens of this state of all de
nominations. There has never been q
stronger public senrimenl i'm all parts
of New Jersey in favor of liquor legis-
lation than there is now. The dive
and the back room, as adiuucDs of the
saloon. are not to be tolerated. nei-
Their is the iniquitOus practice Of SELL
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27
IN VEIN.
will look like this.

Numerous experiments have seemed
TO show a loss of weight when GER
tain substances react upon each other,
and Prof. Landolt. of Berlin, is seek
ing to discover the cause of this mysti-
flying anomaly.
1t has been discovered that by the
use Of a~cetylene gas in a blowpipe
much higher temperature can be
obtained than are available with the
ordinary oXhydrogen blowpipe. The
latter gives from $500 TO $500 de-
grees; the former more than 1000 de.
grees.
The sun proves to be undergoing a
continual change OF shape. From
measurements at Gottingen during 10
years Dr.. c. l.. Poor finds that the
ratio between the polar and equatorial
radii has varied considerably and
that the variation takes place in u
period closely corresponding to that
Of the sun spots.
Sir Robert Ball, who has been lee
turing on the glacial epoch, informed
H'' ne'ioi' iooon'If '""e HeN' i'0
as 10 u"e l''
! Ne", "e says a. H"iop7
anu ! =, NJ "nuei
an iee gap 'n"' W." I've Tue nlsh-
Il c. H'"N' 'No"
''huS Vi |e"'''
Almost pure hydrogen saS-ehtlreIy
so save Ior aDout TWO per cent OIL
oxygen mas peeh prepared oy the
electroIytle decoIn poSIlioh OF water.
i'Suiosen 50 Pio"ueeo n'' 'een iounu
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27
NEW YORK HERALD Wealth Err
FORECAST.

In the Middle States and New Eng
land today overcast weather and
slowly rising temperature will pre-
vail, with rain and fresh southeastern
ly to southerly winds, followed by
slowly clearing conditions in this sec
ton. On Wednesday partly cloudy TO
fair, slightly colder weather will pre-
vail, with fresh and brisk southwest
erly to westerly winds, and on Thurs
day fair to slightly colder weather.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27
HenDecked.

The prisoner had broken in on the
witnesses several times, and the judge
had reprimanded him repeatedly. FL
nally the judge exclaimed:
Look here, my man, do you want to
keep us here all day"
We'll, judge, replied the man. re-
S%isnedly, II might as well be here as
home, | suppose. I'm not allowed to
say anything at home, either!"-Yon-
kers SLaLesman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27
Tho Unkindest Cut of All.
Probably,

What are you crying for?"
u fell down on the ice, and papa
laughed at me"
But that's nothing to cry about"
Il know it, and | amt crying about
that; but papa fell down on the ice,
and | laughed at him."
We'll, | wouldn't cry about that,
either
You would if you got the spanking
| got.'-Houston Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27
An Insult.

"I1l give you this quarter" said the
charitable old lady, IF you'll promise
not to use it to get drunk with"
Madam" answered the hobo. in dig
niied tones, you do M a deep and UNI
deserved wrong"
Are you a total abstainer. them
NO. But to insinuate that | could
get drunk on a quarter-ah, that is too
notwithstanding Leader.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27
His Presence of Mind

Eyes, l got her out before the walls
tell"
Did she keep her presence CT
mind2%$
No: she threw her arms about my
neck and nearly strangled me-"
You must have had a time tear
ing them loose?" az
Nope, ! told her her hair was COM
Ing d0Wn.sAHai.ston Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27

to the utmost t%reacnery. 1t is the
duty of the people 1t home to uphold
these men in their unenviable duty,
1t is safe TO say those who criticise
them most would o change places
with them under any consideration.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27

Wonder if John d. is really enjoy
ing all his money during his hiding.
Surely he has plenty of time to play
with it. He ought to take to writing
novels. He might be able to produce
a book which would sell even better
nam Ida Tarbell's and he would have
keess to many more sources Of infor-
ion. Then, too, think Of the
\ it would kill while being writ
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27

This weather reminds us that there
are quite a number of sidewalks in
the city which have not yet received
attention. Every street should have
a decent place for people to walk. Al
least there is no excuse for the paved
thoroughfares being without first
class tagging. There is no time like
the present to attend to this matter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27
What Had He to Do with It?

Young Mani have called, sir. to
request the hand of your daughter III
marriage.
Old Grumleigh-Has she accepted
rou?
YES. sir"
Then whaH do you want to come
round and bother me with your
troubles for?'-Stray Stories.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27
The Retort Courteous.

Mr.. D'Avenue - My stars! More
money? What OF earth did you do
with all | gave you last week?
Mrs. D'Avenue We'll, l used a little
of it in buying a new album for the
photographs of inc dukes and princes
II refused before l married you.-
Royal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27

Perth Amboy needs a bureau of
publicity to circulate some literature,
and let outside concerns know what
advantages this city has to offer for
manufacturing and shipping. We
need more factories here. Some real
hustling would bring them,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27
The One Thing.

Don't It make ye laugh" remarked
the first cid codger, Ito hear about
boys gittin' sick from overstudy!
Nothin' like that never happened to
us"
Wal, l dunno replied the other,
the only thing | learned at school
made me sick
GO long. You never learned any
thing at school"
Il learned to chaw terbacker Phil
adelphia Press.
The Unkindest Cut of All.
Mrs. de Bride was entertaining call
ers. After they had left she remarked
to her husband:
81 hope they didn't see my walking
shoes lying there, they would think
me untidy if they did"
oh, if they saw them they prob,
ably thought they were mine" an
swered her husband. in a consoling
tone.
And she hasn't spoken to him since.
Royal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27
The Fumor Of the Unabridged

GIadys-Nrs. Lakeside was idly
glaneins through her dictionary the
other day when a humorous circum-
stance struck her forcihly.
Grace-What was that?
Gladys-She found that "diyorcep
came before 'marriage.'-Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27
TUESDAY, MARCH 81.

Jersey justice has been indicated.
at Mt. Holly. Wonder if it would
have been any different if the con
demned men had been millionaires
instead of just poor, ordinary ne
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27
An Inlpossibility.

Biggs-Who was it that said, Man.
know thyself?"
Disgs-Oh, some chap with a good
but impracticable theory.
Biggs-Why do you call it impracti-
cable?
DlSSs-Because nc man can find out
personally that he is afflicted with the
habit of snoring.-Chicago Daily News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27

OF the 791 bills introduced in the
legislature, not one has reference to
the purchase of the Westminster in
this city. Not a building in the state
is of more historical value than this
structure, 1t should go along with
the records of the p%roprietors which
it is proposed the state shall buy and
preserve. If the Westminster had
been in Massachusetts it is probable
that it would have been bought long
ago. New Jersey is backward about
these things, yet her soil was really
the battlefield of the revolution. She
has none TOO many of the relics of
those historical days left and she
should not allow any still standing
to escape from her grasp. Now is the
time TO buy the Westminster.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27

The agitation for a new station
should not be forgotten. 1t would
be one of the greatest assets the city
could have. The Central railroad is
doing an enormous business here and
it should be willing TO spend a few
thousand dollars to give us the facil-
tiles a city of 26,O0O people demands.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27

Much credit is due the citizens of
South Amboy for the energetic man
ner in which they have taken hold Of
their Fourth of July celebration. BY
hearty cooperation the event can be
made "A memorable one and will not
only give the borough an immense
amount of advertising, but will draw
thousands there on the Fourth and
will stimulate business wonderfully.
1t is always a sign of progress when
the townspeople of any community
get together in any movement of this
kind. 1t a public spirit and
increases interest in ones own town
which is bound to have its result.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27

The snowstorms put a stop to base
bah practice, which was progressing
favorably for a time, but the fans
will soon be at it again, 1t is with
much pleasure that the city is assur-
ed of a continuation of the factory
league. These games were by far the
most popular in this city last summer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27

Another band of outlaws in the
klippines, under a flag of truce, fell
a number of Americans a few
ago and murdered them. Troops
hastily summoned and the band
mutually defeater. Those re-
Aare being pursued in the
where they are expected
Minated. Now watch for
leets to cry down the
iers. who are not only
but are subjected
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-03-27

99Sss@ HE results of hypnotic inspiration bear a distinct re
81 to the degree of isolation from brain and Sense
~ INVITES, and this degree climaxes at the MON
tlDarair;4 Lar- ALL RII, PANnQNED 49,
The Penn's Grove record., 1906-03-30
WoODSTOWN.

Masch 28-Mrs. Ella Maurer, of Elwood
N. J. spent Saturday and Sunday with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J'Taylor.
Miss Edna Taylor, of Philadelphia, who
is in training as a medical missionary,
visited her relatives Mr.. and Mrs. q.
Hillman over Sunday.
The delightful musical given by the NJ.
f. Choir last Thursday evening at the
home OF G. Hillman realized SIG.
On Monday afternoon as DR.. Thomas
was about to start out on his route of al
ternoon calls, his house suddenly became
ran into the curb. The light rubber tire
wagon completely demolished, DR.. Thorn
as was unhurt and at last skillfully man
aged the frantic animal.
Mrs DIR. DETROIT spent Wednesday
with her son, DIR. Detroit, at Swedesboro
Miss Atlanta Flitcraft is spending seve-
raj weeks with relatives i'll Philadelphia.
At the ANIMAL election of members OF
Board of Education for the consolidated
districts of Woodstown Borough and
Pilesgrove Township last week the fol
lowing were elected; j. E. Jaquetfe, VIM.
| D. Clayton, DR.. E. p. M~acGeorge, Clay
ton Richman, Edward Richardson, c. e.
Avis, w. B. Foster. Albert Borton and
Stephen McAllister. $4,000 was named
at the appropriation. This exceeds last
years appropriation by 5000, owing to
paying tor the rental of the High School
building and extra teachers. The system
of consolidation with a supervising prin.
cipal is reported a success after a years
trial.
Asa Colson bought the Charles John.
son farm recently sold at Sheriff sale fol
$4,000.
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cKT

March 28-Harry Justice is employed
as stage driver by Jacob Gaventa.
Richard Corson is building all addition
to his wheelwright shop in Woodstown.
Peter Strlmple is reported amor the
sick. Mrs. Ruth Justice is confined to he
house with rheumatism.
Miss Bertha Van SAINT, of South River
is spending ten days at the M. f. parson.
age.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Perry, a SOL
on Thursday March 22nd, 1906.
Mrs. Mary Shoemaker, of Philadelphia,
is visiting her daughter Mrs. F. G. Sparks.
Mrs. Jos. Matlack, of Camden, has been
spending a few days with her brother
John ID. Shultz
a reception was given Rev.iS X. Moore
in h parsonage, upon his return from
Conference last Thursday evening. About
n hundred persons were present.
The Misses May and Anna Titus, OF
Philadelphia, were guests with Miss
HANNAH SOmers over Sunday.
Richard Corson and family, OF Woods
town, spent Sunday with relatives Mrs.
Corson is spending the present week here
Frank Gates has moved into his new
home. Fred Tull has moved to Centre
Square. George Mclaughlin, OF Norton
vile, has moved into Albert Sparks,
house on Cherry Street vacated by Jacob
Fell j. Perry Fenton will move from
Philadelphia into Preston Sweeten's
house adjoining the store and Chas. YER
ricks has moved into Ebenezer Sparks
tenant house Oh Penny Hill.
Wm. M. Burk has added another story
to his carriage house.
Mrs. Henry Strowb bridge and daughter
have been visiting in Penn's Grove.
By the explosion Of a lamp at the home
OF Dir. &. Nj. Black late Saturday night.
the wood work and furniture OF a bed
room were considerably damaged.
Miss Helen Swaverly entertained a few
of her young friends on Saturday alter
noon, March oath, the day marking the
eight anniversary OF her birth. Here
guests were the Misses Edith Gates, Ma
rittta Holton, Meta Russell, Bessie and
Edith Snyder, Helen, Miriam and Pres
ton Sweeten.
Rev; Alfred Wagg. D. d., OF Red Bank
visited his sister Mrs. Thos. |. Holton last
week, returning home on Saturday.
Harry Quint and wife, OF Collingswood
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Titus.
Ralph Parker and wife Of Repaupo and
Herbert Parker and wife OF Philadelphia,
spent Sunday in town.
Shadrack Snyder has bought Mrs.
Elizabeth Whitaker house and moved
therein. Mrs. Whitaker has moved with
her ons onto a farm near Swedesboro.
The infant daughter of Fred Tull is
sick with the ~whooping cough.
The humorous entertainment entitled
''The Husking Bee" held last Saturday
evening was general pronounced OF
the best ever held in the town. The hall
was filled and bursts OF laughter could be
heard OH all sides. The orchestra was a
special feature OF the evenings entertain
ment. About 500 was taken.
Miss Ella Nj. Layton, of PENIS Grove,
visited relatives here on Sunday.
The M. E. Sunday School is making
preparation for the Easter program EN-
titled easter Triumph"
George r. Pedrick and wife spent part
of this week in Philadelphia.
The Odd Fellows will give their annual
banquet to the members and their wives
in the lodge room next Tuesday evening.
Alvin Mills burned his hand badly last
Saturday night while taking a flash light
picture.
The Penn's Grove record., 1906-03-30
Surprise Party.

A surprise was given to Oscar VanCulin
last Thursday, 22d, it being his 10Th
birthday. Among those who were there
were the following:
Mr.. and Mrs. William VanCulin, Mr..
and Mrs. Daniel Roche, Mrs. Chas. Nor
ris, Mrs. Walter Carter, Mrs. Jos. Curri-
den, Jr., Mrs. Thomas Durr, Mrs. War
rem G. English, Misses Leah Townsend,
Ethel Whitaker, Anna McCaulley, Elsie
Black. Margie and Hazel Woodruff, Liz
zie English, Carrie and Tena Dahms, FL
la May Durr, Nellie Roche, Mildred Cur
riden, Grace English, Sarah Mae Van
Culin, Messrs. Arthur Leonard. Earl and
Joseph Firestone Evan Walker, Frank
Curriden, Milton Dolbow, Chas. Durr,
Rolan English, Master Morris Carter,
Thomas Mahoney and Daniel Roche.
He received some very pretty presents
ONE THERE.
The Penn's Grove record., 1906-03-30
Some Removals..

The movings in the Township this
year have not been so many as in former
years. Lemuel W. Tussey, who lived on
the Atwood farm, moved onto B. w.
Weatherby's farm in Oldmans Township.
Archie Dolbow succeeds him, and John
g. Bishop follows on H. NJ. Rumsey farm
at Hawks Bridge. Jas. Roach, of Phil
adelphia, will move into Mrs. Wilmer K.
Layton's farm house at Forked Hickory
and Charles Day will till the farm.
Charles Robinson moved from Penn's
Grove into the Geo. H. Locuson house
neal Lower Canal Bridge. Thomas Land
moved onto the Ransom farm and Chas.
Armstrong followed him on the Jas. A.
Black farm. Thos. Land, Jr., moved on
to Maria Hewitt's farm; Wilbert Lane
into Biddle Wris hts house and VIM
Bolten into Geo. w. Hewitt's house
formerly Chas. Curriden's. Michael As
kins, Jr., moved into G. S. Wright
house.
The Penn's Grove record., 1906-03-30
Emmanuel Church.

THE E PASTOR WARMLY WELCOMED.
Rev. William Stone and family were
given an enthusiastic reception OH We'd
nesday evening, at the parsonage. Sup
per was served and about rs enjoyed the
feast and social occasion. Later in the
evening over 200 gathered in the church.
After singing and prayer words of well
come were spoken in behalf OF the diff
terent departments of Church work.
William D. Torton presided and spoke in
behalf of the Official Board. Anlmon
Raine represented the Sunday School
and Brotherhood; w. A. Summerill the
Epworth League, Mrs. j. Ford Thomp-
son the Ladies' Aid; and VIM. w. Sum-
merrill the Jr. League. About 40 MEM
bers of Bethel M. 2. Church and as
many from St. Paul's M. E. Church were
present with their Pastors Rev. ].
T%ushingham and Rev. R. Stephenson, D.
D., both spoke cheering words of welcome
and pledged themselves to a hearty CO.
operation in Church work. Mr.. Stone,
in reply, expressed his qualification for
the cordial welcome and sang a touching
hymn. At the close of the service those
present made their acquaintance with
Mr.. Stone aud his good wife. 1t was the
most happy social event ever held by the
Church people of our town.
The Penn's Grove record., 1906-03-30
Borough Council

The regular meeting was held Tuesday
evening. Mayor Torton presided with
Councilman English, Hammitt, Smith,
Denny and Jordan present.
Mr.. Jordan reported that the shells
(4456 bushels) had arrived and had been
put on the streets where mostly needed,
principally on Main Street. They cost
4aac a bushel and about 19c a bushel to
put them on the sidewalk. He reported
that Capt. Wright had arrived with a
barge loadof cinders, nearly 200 tons, and
part had been put OIL the streets. They
were the finest lot the Borough has ever
purchased. Several bad places in the
the sidewalks were mentioned as needing
cinders. 1t has been the policy of the
Council to put cinders where the side
walks have been curbed by the owners.
1t was left with the Street committee to
designal e where the cinders should he
put.
On motion it was left with the Fire Co.
to furnish hose for use and to be kept at
the Cove.
The mayor read a newspaper clipping
stating that a new law made state road
| llUIcy dNdiIdblO DIS llC0uHu. III WOuIu D6
two or three years before a state road
could be procured after an application
was made. On motion it was ordered
that a petition for a state road in PENIS
Grove be drawn and signers procured
thereto. The Street committee consisting
of Messrs. Jordan, Hunt, Smith and Mr..
Denny we're appointed a committee to
get signerg to the petition.
The Council adjourned until Thursday
night to consult with Solicitor Fogg in
regards to the water contract.
Solicitor Fogg being unable to meet the
Council Thursday evening met the MAY.
or and part of the Council Thursday al
ternoon to talk over the contract will
the Water Supply Company. 1t was his
opinion that the supposed contract be
tween the Borough and Company, which
was never signed by the Mayor was no
legal. He was authorized to meet Mr.
higgins, the attorney for the Compan,
and have a contract drawn to the bes
advantage of the Borough and demand
ing so pounds pressure to the inch TO
fire purposes. 1t was also his opinion
that it was illegal to spend money TO
other purposes than what it was appro
priated.
All the Council met Thursday e~venin,
and heard the report, the Mayor beinJ
absent.
The Penn's Grove record., 1906-03-30
PERSONAL MENTION.
Social Notes.

David C. Cam, Of Hampton, is visiting
his sister Mrs. William A. Sack.
Frank d. Munyan arrived home from
Georgetown, S. c.. last Friday.
Mrs. B. L. LaDow, who has been on
the sick list is slowly improving.
Rushing Leap, of the University OF
Pennsylvania, was home over Sunday.
Mrs. Nicholson, of Philadelphia, is Wis
iting her son Charles Nicholson on South
Broad Street.
John Thompson, Norwegian, has NOV
ed his family to Los Angeles, where he
has an uncle.
Miss Beulah Rodenbaugh has been en-
tertaining Misses Stella and Mary Moore,
of Wilmington.
Mrs. Harry Davenport has been spend
ing a week with her sister, Mrs. Wilbert
Bevis, near S~wedesboro.
Among those who attended the tuner
al of Mrs. w. ID. Robbins on Wednesday
was George H. Robbins, of Trenton.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. Willis and son
have returned home after spending some
time with her parents at Cranbury, N. J.
Frank Broadway and Charles Leonard,
students at the Pennsylvania Normal
School, Kutztown, Pa, are spending a
week at home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nj. Hillman, OF
Philadelphia, have been visiting relatives
in Penn's Grove, part of this week.
John L. Corson. of Philadelphia, was
home over Sunday. He is now engaged
in the restaurant business with Charles
B. Springer.
Miss Anna P. Shoemaker who has been
very i'll the past month will not be able
to resume her studies at the State Normal
School this spring.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry B. Peterson and
son Homer, of Philadelphia, were ov-
~er-Sunday visitors with her parents,
Capt. and Mrs. S. NJ. Denny.
Isaac Straughn, who is agent for the
Delaware and Atlantic Tea Company at
Seaford, Del, was an over-Sunday visitor
with his father. Winfield S. Strengthen.
Mrs. Henry Mats, and son William ].
Mats, OF Bay City, Mich, have returned
home after spending five weeks with re-
latives, members of the Holdcraft family
at Bridgeport and Penn's Grove.
Mrs. David D. Leap is still with her
sister, Mrs. Henry Betting in Bordentown
who remains seriously i'll. Rev. Henry
Betting has decided not to take a charge
this week. Miss Rena Leap returned
home OH Tuesday.
Misses Mary and Elsie Featherer and
Harry F%eatherer, of Lower PENIS Neck;
Joseph Featherer and Miss Hates, of
Camden; David Colson, of Woodstown,
and VIM. J. Mats, of Bay City, Mich,
spent Sunday at Charles G. Flanigan's,
The Penn's Grove record., 1906-03-30
Obituary..

FRANcEsANNA G. ROBBINS, wife of VIM.
d. Robbins, died last Saturday evening,
at $50, aged 50 years. She had been
confined to her bed for five weeks with a
complication of diseases in connection
with brights disease. The funeral services
were held on Wednesday at 10 O'Clock, al
the house and were conducted by Rev. R
B. Stephenson, d. ID. Interment was in
Riverview Cemetery.
ANNA MIRILLA SMITH
wife OF Josiah H.. Smith, died early this
Friday morning, aged 46 years. The fun
eral services will be held in Emanue
Church on Sunday at LOOP. m,