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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-20
lincoln Sunday school Next.

DUNELLEN, Oct. 20:-The Sun
day school of Lincoln will be incor-
porated shortly, with the object OF
holding property. The Sunday school
was organized nine years ago by Silas
Dewey Drake, and he has ofiiciated
as superintendent since that time,
with the assistan 90 of Miss e. b.
Egel. In the past few months these
officers re gned thei- positions, and
S. w. Brookes and p. M. Smith were
elected to FIJI their places. Since a
large Philadelphia real estate firm
became interested in Lincoln the
town has been booming at great
strides.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-20
D FELLOWS ELECT.
Voting for Grand Officers Last Night-Ad
vance DR.. Crowther.

A number of the members of Law
renee Lodge, Odd Fellows, were pres
ent at their regular meeting in their
rooms, in Smith street, last night, on
the occasion of the voting for officers
for the coming annual election of
grand officers of the state. which will
take place at the next session of the
grand lodge. DR.. Frank Crowther, Of
this lodge, who is now grand warden
and in line for the highest Office in
the grand lodge of the state, which
is grand master, was recommended
by this lodge at last nights meeting
for advancement to deputy grand
master, to which position he will no
doubt be elected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-20
OBITIARX

Bjorn Williamson, age Al years,
n month, died at the City Hospital
October Is after a fatal accident at
Lehigh Valley railroad crossing.
Funeral will take place from his late
residence, 245 New Brunswick ave-
nue., Sunday, October 81, at Q p. m.
lnterment in Alpine cemetery. Rev,
Pastor Skov, of Our Saviour's Dan
ish Lutheran church, will oficiate.
4629-10-20-1t*S
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-20
LOOKING FOR WHEELS.
Peter a. Kaas Has Had Two StoIen-PoIice
Investigating.

Peter A. Kaas. of Steadman place,
has reported to the police that he has
had two bicycles stolen in the past
six months. The first wheel was
stolen from the contractor in May,
ana Saturday another wheel myster-
iously disappeared. On account of
the TWO boys confessing a few days
ago OF having stolen a number of
bicycles, Mr.. Kaas thought his might
be one of them. The police will in
yestigate the report.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-20
ELECTRIC LIGHTS OUT
FOR a WHILE

All electric power and lights welc
off last night about $3.50 O'Clock for
a period of ten minutes. The cause
of this, it was reported at the Pub
lie Service office today, was trouble at
the Metuchen power house. 1t was
said that everything today is all
right, and no trouble is expected to-
night.
The girls operating at the N. Y.
& N. J. telephone exchange on Smith
street were severely handicapped by
the loss of light, and for some time
amusing efforts were made to tend
the switchboard by the light of
matches.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-20
MURPHY PUT
ON THE STAND
New York Political Leader Before
the Grand Jufy-TeIIs Of
Alleged BIaCkmaiI.

NEW YORK, Oct. 20.-Charles #
Murphy, leader of Tammany Hall
Francis L. Shober, W. G. Rathbone and
Judge Otto Rosalsky were examined
before the grand jury by District At
torney Jerome and Assistant District
Attorney Caravan as to the charges OF
blackmail he made against the man
ayers of the Independence league.
AS a result of Asurphy's testimony
three subpoenas were immediately SEM
out. returnable ON Tuesday next. when
the investigation will be continued III
the charges made by the leader of
Tammany slfted to the bottom.
The subpoenas called for the appear
once of William Astor CHAMBER, a
brother of Lewis S%tuyvesant Chanler,
tbe independence league and Demo
cratic candidate for lieutenant govern
or: Joseph Pendergast, an associate
Tammany leader. and Joseph Golden,
Democratic congressman from the
Bronx district and candidate for re
election.
III Is IIlucIElODu liiut llitNt HUI NClC
summoned as the authorities to whom
Murphy referred as foundation for the
charges that he preferred. Fender
CAST was at the hearing, but was ex-
cused from testifying.
When he came out he was asked
what he knew about the foundation Of
the charges which Murphy made.
81 have very little to say for pub
lication," he said. but I will say that
[ have told Mr.. Murphy lots of things
and will gladly give any testimony !
can before the grand jury to clear up
this matter"
1t was understood that, while Mr..
Murphy did not give the grand jury
the direct proof of the alleged attempts
of the independence league to black
mail the Tammany candidate, lie told
them where they could get first hand
information to back up the statement
that he gave out.
Beginning the examination after Dis
trict Attorney Jerome had asked Muir
phys name and address, he said:
"And what is your occupationT
Mr.. Murphy looked pleadingly at the
semicircle of grand jurors.
"NIust | answer that questions"
ut is customary" said Mr.. Jerome.
swell, them said Mr.. Murphy, I'm
IL Speculation"
Francis Il. Shober is said to be a
Hearst lieutenant and a Tammany and
Independence league candidate for
congress. w. C. Rathbone is an as
sistant in the Office of Clarence J..
Shearn.
Leaving the bench in general SEES
sions, Judge RosalskY went before the
grand Jury, was sworn and said that
not only had he not paid money direct
ly or indirectly for the Independence
league Endorsement. but he had not So
licitcd ii. and it had been given with
ont any Il asking him for a pledge
of any kind.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-20
Tow Of Barges Delayed.

A Lehigh Valley tow of coal bar
ges left New York Thursday night.
1t was due at the Lehigh Valley
wharves here early yesterday morn
ing, but did not arrive there until
= o'clock last night. Railroad men
who were on the lookout for it feared
it had been lost.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-20
G. A. r.. Chief Visits Mt. Holly.

MT. HOLLY, Oct. 2O.-At a camp
fire held last night by members of
General A. e. Shiras Grand Army
Post, a banquet was given in honor of
the official visit paid the post by AL
fred Atkins, department commander,
and members of his staff.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-20
First Striking Clock.

According to historians, the first
striking clock was imported into Eu-
rope by the Persians about 800 A. D.
1t was brought as a present to Charlie
magne, from Abdella, king of Persia.
by two monks of Jerusalem.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-20
Schooner Fouled Barge,

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, Oct.
2O:-Schooner Hattie G. Luce, from
Perth Amboy for Portland, while ly,
ing at anchor here, was fouled yes
terday bv the Central railroad barge
No. 9. The Luce had yawl boat dam
aged. The barge had cabin stove in.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-10-20
snruice the ReaI cnin.

! rvice is the coin in which hui
. greatest debts are paid.
does not pass current in the
prld of service. 1t is false coin
-William Allen White in the
ran MAGAZINE.
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
MEMSlC AND NEARY
FOR LOS ANGELES

Los ANGELES. Cal, oct l0-Man-
ager McCarey, of the Pacific Athletic
Club. has offered a purse for 9, match
between George Memsic, now lighting
under the name Of Jimmy Burns, and
Charley Neary, Of Milwaukee, for No
vember 1}.
Nemsicz. who is now IN Les Angeles,
has accepted the ofcr-5o Per cent Of
the gross receipts OF the house-and "a
telegram was forwarded last night to
Neary. The men are TO hght at 123
pounds ring side and a house Of at least
g.. 900 IS figured on
Tommy Burns is backing Mtmsic and
offers any part Of $1,000 as a side bet
on his man.
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
80 GUDGEONs ARE EASY.

There are certain confidence games so
grossly crude that all the victim may
expect is a laugh. There is no sympathy
for him and he deserves what he gets,
which is lesson in experience. But the
representative from the back counties
who buys a gold brick, who bets that he
can open a lock-. who WaEeTs his money
upon the location Of a nimble pea un-
der a shell compared with the city-bred
gudEcOn who reads the personal OF d
widow" and Is moved thereby 20
loosen up is a monument of wisdom.
dignity. and astuteness.-PhLadel
I afg ger
The Washington times., 1906-10-10

Vanderbilt. removed her hat imme-
diately and without protest. but Mrs.
Vanderbilt was recaIcitrant
We have this box an 20 ourselves. %
sAe told the usher. My hat obstTucts
n0h0dys view, and 1 shall not take 1t
or"
The head usher went back 10 the
manager discounted, the latter insist
ing that the rules of the theater should
not be broken. even 10y a Vanderbilt
He repeated the request Ia person, but
Mrs Vanderbilt was iTate and said SO
succinctly. and the manager retired,
defeated
BY this time. every eye in the theater
was focused ON the wife Of the young
millionaire The manager sent four
ushCrs I'm rapid succession 20 insist that
Mrs Vanderbilt remove her hat, and
when the file OF ushers. going back and
forth began 20 create laughter ia the
orchestra circle. the hat came on
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
BAPTIZED THREE TIMES.

The new Queen OF Spain has been
baptized three times, once as an infant
when she was taken into the Prcsbyter-
ian Church, a second time wuen she
was malg a member ~ the Church OF
England and lastly when she was bap-
Jtzcd as member OF the Roman Catho-
lie Church,
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
Laughter Caused ii
House by Procession
of Protesting USherS.

NEW YORK. Oct. l0.-Taere was a
pretty contest Of wills at the Colonial
Theater i'm Boston last night, between
the manager OF the playhouse and Mrs.
Reggie Vanderbilt and the society
leader lost Mrs. Vanderbilt wore "A
choice cOnfecuou ia the shape OF pic
ture hat. which is against the rules of
the house. The head usher was sent 20
tell Mrs. Vanderbilt. couTteously, that
the custom must be enforced even in
the boxes
Mrs Hunnewell. who was with Mrs
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
THE ANGEL FELL.

The statue Of the Angel o. the Resur-
reluon, one or the Two statues for the
chapel Of Our Lady in the Cathedral or
St Jonn the Divine New York. hat
caused the worid-W ide religious discus
sion last fall about the sex of angels.
toppled from It's niche recently anl was
smashed 70 pieces on the ground, dfty
feet below
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
sLASHER GETS FOUR YEARS.

Charles Edwards. colorcd, who slash
ed MOten Jackson with knife at a
pickaninny christening last January,
was yesterday sent 20 prison for four
years by Justice Stafford. presiding in
Criminal Court No. 1. The testimony
showed that when Edwards got through
with Jackson the latter was taken TO
the Emergency Hospital, where Il took
hfty stitches 70 close up his wounds.
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
INJURED WOMAN SUES ROAD.

Mary Lukens has sued the wash
ington. Alexandria, and Mt Vernon
railway company. ga the local courts.
10 recover $500 damages for alleged
personal injuI es. She explains that
March II. 1895. she was a passenger In
one of the cars OF the defendant and
that about a mile from MI. Vernon
station the car was derailed and she
was seriously injured about her back,
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
You'll Agree Thar milk" Bread Is Good

The minute you taste Holmes genuine
homemade Milk Bread yOuN pro-
uouuCe IL the best bread you have ever
eaten. Milk" Bread IS the product Of
the best and purest materials mixed
with fresh milk instead of water. De-
HVered fresh and clean from oven to
table. &c. Homemade Pies-all good
kiuds-Z0c. Holmes Bakery, 1St and =
streets. Phones Il. 1910 and l44l.
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
LOCAL MENTION.

"Royal Pisen" Becomes More Popular
every day. Superior quality is the reason.
1t costs YOU sc just ike ordinary light
beers. At bars. Abner-Drury Brew. Co.
The Washington times., 1906-10-10

Glasgow municipal electric railway
accounts submitted recently show the
gross revenue for the year was $4128, 40,
the profits Tor the year being S2S2, go,
after S1250J0 had been carried 20 the
common good fund.
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

The Marquis Of Breadalbane possesses
the finest service of gold plate in Great
Britain
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
1915 70 i p n

&c l0C and l5c articles
&c Fruit OF Loom Muslin
&c l0c Outing Flannel-alI col
&c Ors
&C 1OC India Lineu-fine grade
&c 15c Children's Knit TOQues
&c l3C Ladies Black Hose
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
LAS to 2 P. n.

sc S1.00 articles
sc Choice Of any article in the
80 store that sells for S1.OO. No
i9c restrictions - anything YOU
i9c want in any department Be
;9C on time and save sic.
The Washington times., 1906-10-10

Anthony Michalek. Of Chicago, says
he is the first man OF Bohemian blood
tn serve in Congress and nobody has
disputed him. lie was born III BOhe-
mia
The Washington times., 1906-10-10

Francis w Halsey. one OF the most
pr0dIgi0us literary workers In America,
and who has been travelling with Mr.
Bryan in Europe, IS 10 be associated
with him I'm an extensive compilation Of
THE Worlds Greatest OrduOns.
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
Veterans Sightseeing.


At 10 o'clock this morning. more than
500 OF the visiting key-p0mders entered
special cars at Sixteenth ana IL streets
northwest, for "a trip around the city.
The four cars. which III took 10 hold
the crowd, started out over the + street
line. and the Capitol and Library of
Congress were passed. After a short
trip through the Northeast, the ears
made the circuit of all the principal
buildings and departments, stopping at
each long enough for the party 10 get
a good view. Historic landmarks We're
pointed out TO the visitors.
After luncheon at the Arlington. where
most Of the telegaphers are stopping.
the party proceeded in a body TO the
White House, where they were received
by President Roosevelt Mr.. Roosevelt
met the contingent in the East Room
Of the White House and was intro
duced to each member by p J. De Graw.
I'VE now know the meaning of Pres
tdeut Roosevelts 'Dee-Iighted,' said
one OF the old timers this afternoon.
Mr.. Roosevelt had haudshake and q
hearty word of greeting for everyone Of
US and his cordiaIity made as feel that
he really was glad TO see MS
Capitol Hin, on which sits the house
Of government of the United states.
was the object Of interest 20 the visl-
tors after they had seen Mr.. Roosevelt
on leaving the White House. they took
the Avenue ears for the Capitol and VIII
visit every room I'm The building berOfe
they leave il at o'clock,
Tonight. a tour of the Congressional
Library Will take up the time OF me
telegTaphers Tney VIII be conducted
bv The local members of the societies,
one of the most looked forward 10 en-
tertainments of the reunion VIII be the
trip by boat TO Mt. Vernon tomorrow
morning The steamer Charles Macal-
ester will take the party 10 that his
toric spot and they viii remain there
until noon.
When they return to Washington. an
other sightseeing expedition VIII start
Washington Monument, and the Nation
al Museum Will be visited
Morse's Original Instrument.
The first telegraph instrument that
was ever used is on exhibition at the
museum. The officials there have an
nouuced their intention TO connect IL
up with batteries and have it used by
some of the old timers when they in
spect it, 1t has never been connected
since IL has been a part of the Govern
ment relies. 1t is said that the famous
message. What hath God wrought"
viii be repeated.
A banquet at the Arlington Hotel to-
morrow night will end the festivities
for the week. Next year the cOuyen-
ti0n and reunion VIII meet at Niagara
Fails The time has vet to be set, but
IL is thought that sometime In the early
part Of October viii be most favorable
foF il
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
Open House in Jail.

There was great excitement in Gun
nison that night, because they arrest
ed the cowboy. People were astOnish-
ed But Il seemed there had just been
erected a very fine new jail and the au-
thoriJies were anxious 10 try il on some
body. SO they held a court-maTual or
something. over the cowboy and SEN
fenced him to Jail for ten days
stayed I'm GuuuisOn about a month; that
was enough for one lifetime, and when
I was about TO 90 1 looked around for
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
s;45 TO 9 p. M.

,so soc Gowns and Skirts hand
,9c somely trimmed
i9c soc KimOnOs-pTetty flannel
,9c cite patterns
.9c soc Infants Dresses and Skirts
iSC Outing Flannel and Sateen
sc Waists
.9c soc Corsets-8Il shapes-siZes
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
Welsbach Lights.

Three new styles. $1.00, Sl-25. SI75.
l20i q ST. C.. A. Muddiman * co. ole y st.
The Washington times., 1906-10-10

elc=t and arms. S. +. Bailey is named
as heT counsel
The Washington times., 1906-10-10

Welcome S. W. Y. Dinners, s5C.
$50 Pa. ave. NV. Everything first-class
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
CoaIl Coall CoaIl

Best coal and wood. Lowest prices. r. J.
a NJ g, Grace, 4rh & + ne. Phone Z. 233.
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
IO;45 to II A. n.

-'o @S'1S " ~ n ~
Ass $500 articles
I2-S5 $500 Blue and Black Pana-
2.S5 ma Skirts
ass $500 Beautifully Trimmed
ASS Hats
.2.s5 $500 Silk Waists-aU ,oI-
2.s5 ors
ass $500 Lace and Albat tross
q .95 Waists
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
11.A5 70 10 nnnn

&c 121kc and 15c Silk Taneta
lac Ribbon
1ac 25c Crush Leather Belts
3ac l9c Peter Pan POcketbooks
1zo 25c Side and Back Combs
1ac 15c Children's Underwear
Iac shirts only
The Washington times., 1906-10-10

Rosenfeld's Ice Cream for Receptions
and entertainments. It's pure Sl2 H ne.
Phone East 1909
The Washington times., 1906-10-10

LoOki All 6oc Candies 35c Lb.
Geo. 3. Sheetz, r and 10th NV.
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
Where Privacy Va Resented.

q tried it West myself-for about a
minute" unused Jones Of Chattanooga.
who is ore Of the advance guard OF
teIeEraphers. Il was offered a Job at
Ouray. a mining camp about hun
dred miles beyond GunnisOn. before the
railroad had gotten IN there. l staged
II over the desert from Uncomp 'hgre,
about nifty miles Of sand and alkaA, and
got into Ouray about an hour by sun.
The hotel was a long one-sto-y affair.
with a veranda running its whole
length end this was filled with the hard
est looking aggregation OF miners 1
ever set eyes on. ] got a room and,
wanting 10 get some Of the alkali OF
of me, disrobed and prepared for batn.
AS ! pulled down the window shade 10
prevent any one on the yeranda from
looking IN. "a dirty fist swept the cur
tain aside. a long revolver prOtruded
I'm and a gTuf voice inquired: What
you all so private IN thar ferT
Half an hour later. 1 left on the
stage
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
SOLO AR FISTS
PADEREWSEx

Prices for season tickets, with re-
served seats for FIVE concerts OFCheg-
ira, $40; balcony, fTst three rows. S1oS
balcony, remaining rows, $3.50; gallery.
first rows, SIS; gallery, remaining
rows, S3.75; boxes S125.
Purchasers Of season tickets for last season
may renew their subscriptions and secure
same seats Dy mailing their order TO Mrs
Katie Wliscu-Greeue. studio 1914 u street
northwest Eua subscribers may also mali
order and seats viii be allotted as nearly a.
pOssit C 10 location desired
The Washington times., 1906-10-10

the cowboy to say goOd-by to him
was told he was stili in Jail although
his term had expired three weeks be-
fore. So / went up there The prisor
ner was nXed UP like a prince In room
lie was playing poker with several
choice spirits and Ia a corner was a
big washtub full Of ice. with q dozen
bottles OF beer floating around in it
all furnished by the county The Jailer
was as uckled over the satisfaction his
accommodations had given the cowboy
as was ever Swiss landlord. He
pointed with pride 10 the fact that al
though his term had expired. the cow
boy preferred 20 stay there TO punch
ing cattle on the range l didn't blame
him
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
Thorp Carpet Cleaning Co.

Can make your old carpets look like
now. Phone II. 225 Plant SIS Maine
ave gW.
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
et45 ID DO - =

l7C zoe goods for
l7C Choice Of any 25c article I'm
17c the stOrc--nOJhing in the store
I7C is eXCepttd-take your choice
17c OF any 25c article for
The Washington times., 1906-10-10
MORSE DISCIPLES
SEEING THE CITY
Veteran Telegraph Operators
Pay Their Respects to
the President.
PARTY WAS 800 STRONG
Many Points Of Interest Yet to Be
Visited by Ye Ancient Key
Founders.

The Morse cIck-cIick is the language
spoken by the Old-Timors and the Mil
itary Telegraphers at the Arlington to-
day. This is the second day of tneiI
reunion and the old fellows are making
the most of their time enjoying their
visit 10 the National Capital
Yesterday saw business thrown 20 the
winds with the end of the sessions i'm
the Arlington Hotel convention hall
Today and tomorrow. which IS the last
day of the reunion. viii be spent IN
sightseeing and social gatherings ex-
Clusiyely
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-06-22

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some expert on good road construction
be secured later to give an address be-
fore the farmers, u .aosua. rs
Judge Plymat's motion was carried
unanimously.
w. ID. Willard asked whether some
pamphlet on good roads building could
not be procured and placed in the hands
of the pathmasters. as he thought thai
better results would come from that
than from calling a convention.
Mr.. Palmer said that in one count
200 drags had been given to the path
masters. If the farmers could be gotter
interested in dragging in front of theil
farms it would be the best thing that
could happen. The committee would
place literature in the hands of the path
masters.
Secretary Spencer read lengthy ex.
TRACT from an address given by Mr.. Ian.
easter of Washington, ID. c.. a consult
ing engineer of the government, who was
an expert on good road building, having
been appointed by the government be.
cause of his success with the roads in
Tennessee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-06-22
III. A. FULLER, Agent.
June 80 % July g. 1896.
ORDER FOR HEARING APPLICATION
FOR APPOINTMENT OF .AD-
MINTSTRATOR

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Eartb.-SS. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Thomas Stone,
deceased.
On receiving and fling the petition of Anna
Stone. of the county of Blue Earth, repre-
senting. among other things. that Thomas
Stone, late of the County of Blue Earth.
in the State of Minnesota, ON the first
of April. A. ID, 1909. at the County OF
Blue Earth, died intestate. and being
an inhabitant of this County at the
time of his death. leaving goods. chat
tells and estate within this county. and that
the said petitioner is the Surviving wife uf said
deceased. and praying that administration of
said estate be to herself granted.
And all persons interested in said mat
ter are hereby required to appear before
said court. on Monday. the 10Th day OF
July. A. d.. 10 8. at /" O'Clock a. m. at the
probate Office in the court house. in Manka-
TO. in said county. And show cause if any
they have. why said petition should not be
granted.
Ordered further. that notice thereof be Civ
en- to the heirs of said deceased and to all per-
sons interested, by publishing this order once
in each week for three successive weeks prior
to said day of hearing. in the Mankato Fee
liShed at MankatO. in said county.
A d., 1906.
BY the Court,
Probate Court Seal WIN. +. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
5. Il. Wilson. Attorney.