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Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
KEYPoRT.
SLOCAL ITEMS.

Miss Maude e. Bedell, of East
Orange, is spending a few days in
town.
DR.. j. X. Manning, Of Trenton,
and well known here, has had n very
heavy cold, and the church of which
he is pastor, has arranged to give
him a two months rest, or vacation,
until he has entierly recovered.
Misses Cecilia and Della Barber
attended the birthday reception of
Mr.. Caleb Wymbs, of Matawan, last
Saturday night, and rendered several
ing.
Mr., Alexander Harris, an aged and
highly respected citizen of Matawan,
lied Monday night about s o'clock
,fter several days illness. He was
eighty-seven years old. Six children
survive him.
The colored people of Keyport and
vicinity gave a ball last night in Naf-
tai Hall. 1t was well attended and
it is needless to say all had a good
time, for we all know that music
hath charms, and dancing also, for
the young people.
A minstrel troupe is due here Fri
day, SO all who want a good laugh
can spend Friday night at the Arm
DRY and for a couple of hours, at
least, drive dull cares away.
February % is the date that our
friends of Calvary M. e. church will
take you all on a "trip. to the north
pole" From present indications we
will have a breath from Their before
that date.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16

WOODBRIDGE.
SECOND

Miss McCowen gave The second
lecture of the series yesterday after
noon in the Methodist church par
lors. The subject was Ros Terry
Cook. Miss McCowen, as usual, in
terested her audience from the be
ginning, giving the life and writings
of Mrs. Cook and reading selections
from her best writings. Miss Van
derhof, of Tottenville, rendered tive
piano solos.
the program.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
RECIPE PARTY.

A new and altogether interesting
entertainment was the Recipe Party
given by Miss Julia Bogert for Miss
Murry Tuesday afternoon. Every
guest brought a receipt which was
read during the afternoon and a sec
ret ballot was taken TO decide the
best one. That of Preserving Hus-
bands was awarded the prize, Mrs. A.
c. Hunt being the fortunate one don
ating it.
A handsomely painted book cover
was presented to Miss hurry by the
hostess, together with the choice
recipes. Fruit Jelly and cake were
served, Miss Kelly and Miss Shankle
assisting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
pRoGREssIvE HEART PARTY.

Mrs. George Litterst entertained
her friends in her charming manner
Wednesday afternoon with a st. Val
entine's progressive heart party.
The rooms We're decorated with
pierced hearts, red pinks and aspara-
gus fern were the table decorations.
Small wedding cake boxes, filled
with chocolate hearts, were the fav-
ors, and the prizes were won by Mrs.
Johnson and Mrs. Burr and were very
handsome.
Fruit salad, chocolate cake and
punch we're served and about forty
five ladies were present o Me-
tuchen, Brooklyn and Stelton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
TOTTENvILLE.
A

After Telling of the Different Nation
al Songs Several Were Sung.
The second of a course of lectures
on music, held in *. of p. Hall last
night under the auspices of the
Board of Education of the city of
New York, was delivered by Miss Ada
Louise Lehman, who took for her
subject AN Evening of Song" which
She illustrated by singing the songs
of different countries, singing first
the songs of England, France, Ger
many, Russia and several more of
the foreign countries and at the last
she sang some southern melodies
which were appreciated by all, and
concluded with national airs. At
the close she sang Home Sweet
Home"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
RY ROAT.

On account of freight rates being
raised by the Staten Island Rapid
Tran.ist railroad many of the dealers
are having their goods shipped by
boat. The S. S. White Dental Com
pany, of Princes Bay, are forss$ to
drive here to the dock very day.
Swift & Company, of %Stapleton, are
delivering their goods right to their
customers free of chargeS which, of
course. means a great saving to the
local dealers. 90
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
FLEIrR DE LIS EUCHRE.

The Fleur de Lis Euchre Club met
at the home of Mrs. Harry Smith, in
Johnson avenue, yesterday afternoon.
After the games refreshments We're
served and prizes were awarded.
Mrs. William Bunnell was awarded
the first prize, a renaissance center
piece. Mrs. George Smith a
awarded the second. sugar and cream
set. Next week the club will meet
at the home Of Mrs. II. e. Sprague,
in Main street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
Congrese Of Canitnls.

Sir Edwin Cornwall. chairman of the
London county council has issued to the
press a proposal for al international!
congress OF representatives of capitals
having over 500, 600 population 10 meet
annually for the discussion Of munich.
pal methods.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
A NEW YORK PARTY.

Mrs. J. F. Bedell. Mrs. C. Nj. Win
ant, Mrs. Peter Floersch, Mrs. e.
Cuny were entertained by Mrs.
Thomas Laird. in New York city,
Wednesday. In the afternoon they
visited the Lyric theatre and witness
ed the play "Mexicana." After the
nlay they took dinner at the Hotel
Vendnue, at which Mfrs. Laird acted
as hostess.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
Wife Was Too Good.

a Manchester eng mechanic ap-
piled for separation from his wife on
the ground of her goodness. She
puia in 50 much time lrayin' for me
said he, that she has no time for
housework. an / have to do the cook
in
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
Will It Come to ThatP

The reduction of the 400 to 10 will
seriously curtail the society columns"
1T may unless the papers in self de-
Tense begin mentioning the names Of
people among those absent. "-Hous-
ton Chronicle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
Faithlcss GEORGE.

Helen-Poor, deac George, must be de.
voting himself to business strictly.
Florence-What makes you think so.
dear?
why. he only writes 10 me twice a
day now."-Puuch.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
Eaf kHsgNsHf
Simple Will.

This, the last will and testament Of
me, John Thomas read a certain Gocu-
ment in Montreal. last July. Il give all
my things to M relations to be divided
among them The best way possible. n.
B.-If anybody kicks UP = row he isn't
To have anything.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
Colored Sheriff.

Stephen Bates, a colored man, has
been chief of police and city sheriff Of
Vergennes, VT, for 26 consecutive years.
He was born of free parents in Shirley.
Va, nearly "a years ago. Bates is a
very intelligent man, entirely self
taught and occupies a high place in the
estimation Of the community where he
lives.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
SHIPPING MUCH POWDER.

The Parlin Powder and Chemical
Company, at Parlin, shipped two car
loads of powder yesterday. They
have made very large shipments this
month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
Should Have Burned the SIGN.

The town of Lovelocks. in central Ne
vada, ran so short OF fuel the other day
that the inhabitants had to pull Gown
some of their buildings and use the ma
terial for fuel. The mercury was 80 be-
low.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
Pirating Folcy's Honey and Tar.

Foley 4 Co., Chicago. originated Honey
and Tai as a throat ana iahg remedy, and
on account of the s-at merit and popu.
larity of Foley's Honey and Tar many i'm.
worthless limitations have similar sound.
ing names. Beware of them. The genu.
inc Foley'S Honey and Tar is in a yellow
package. Ask for it and refuse any sub
stitute. Il is the best remedy for cough,
and colds. c. A. Sections Pharmacy, u
Smith atpaAt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
PLEASANT PLAINS.
PLEAsANTLY ENTERTAINED.

Miss Bessie Critchley entertained a
few of her friends Tuesday night.
Among some of those present were
the Misses Florence Caves, Lola
Nance, Helen Critchley, Florence
Durham and Edward Taylor. All
had a pleasant time singing and
playing games. Refreshments were
served at a ~seasonable noun.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
TONIGHT.

The funeral services Of Isabelle B.
Kesner, wife of H. w. Kesner, who
died Wednesday morning, will be
held at her late residence tonight.
Interment will take place tomorrow
morning in Bethel cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
Our Friends.

"Well, I'll tell you the trouble with
Sterling. | admit that he's a fairly good
business man, but there's a pretty big
element of l';k in his success. Hes
insufferably hceited, too, and then it's
merely his hypocrisy that"
you seem to know him pretty we'll"
"Oh, yes, we're great friends Phil
adelphia Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
a TREAT In STORE.

Just to give you a gentle reminder
of the treat in store for you under
the ausnices of the EpwOrth League
of the M. E. church ('Lest you for
get"). 1t will be held on the TWEEN
t%v-second, the anniversary of George
Washington's birthday. Don't miss
IL
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
nuGuEN0T.
ELITES WON THE GAME.

The game of basketball held wed
nesday night in Doty's Pavilion,
Eltingville, between the Elites and a
team of mutes of New York city, re-
suited in the favor OF the Elites, the
score being Is to 6. There was
dancing after game. All had a hne
time. Both teams were composed OF
YOnng ladies'.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16

Ella-Do you know the reason girls
kiss each other and men do not?
Tonne. why?
Because girls have nothing better to
kiss and mea haven. Y. Times.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
%RESETTING POLES.

James O'Brien and a force of men
from the n. Y. & n. J. Telephone
Company are busy resetting the
large crcosote poles in Broadway and
Bentley street. The poles are being
set three feet lower on account of the
grading of the street some time ago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
A COMING ENTERTAINMENT.

A quartet from the lthica Conser-
vatory of Music, assisted by a lady
reader, will give an entertainment in
the Baptist church April -. Don't
miss il.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16
Uncle Jerry

"They say there's graftin' goin' ON
even in some of the penitentiaries," OH
served Uncle Jerry PEBBLES. well,
that's the right place for grafters."-
Chicago Tribune.
Advertising in the NEWS brings
good results.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16

Advertising in the NEWS brin-J
COOL resultD
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16

Advertising in the NEWS brings
good results.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16

Leave Want" Ads. at branch Of
7ces.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1906-02-16

SCOTT & BOVINE, 900 Pearl street. New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-23
QUOTE THE PRESIDENT.
PACKERS NOVEL PLEA.
Cite Letter to Mr. Moody IN Support
of Claim to Immunity.

chicago, Jan. 22-President Roosevelt has
been made The central figure around which re-
wolves the entire case involving the pleas Of
the indicted packers for immunity from fur
Their prosecution by the government on charges
Of being il conspiracy to restrain interstate
commerce.
William J. Hines attorney for the defendants.
IN closing his statement to-day before the Jury
which Is hearing the pleas for immunity. read
an extract from letter written by President
Roosevelt TO Attorney General Moody in the
clemson topeka and Santa Fe rebate case.
1hls letter was part Of the communications
called Tor by Congress some time ago.
This letter is taken by the packers as an adj
mission by the President that the DeDartroan+ ..
commerce and Labor and the Department OF
Justice worked together to indict the packers
supporting the contention on which they rest for
immunity. The packers will endeavor to have
the letter used as evidence, just II the Presi-
dent were here and testified concerning IL The
letter was written on June u. 1905, when the
Federal Grand Jury was sitting in Chicago on
the beef inquiry. The part OF the letter read by
Mr. Hines. which will be introduced by the de-
PENDANTS If possible as evidence from President
Roosevelt, is follows;
with my approval. the Department Of Justice,
with the assistance Of the Department OF Com
Inerce and Labor. has for some months been
endeavoring to find out whether or not they can
obtain legal evidence Of such wiIful and delib-
crate violations Of the Injunction by any indi-
VlduaI. II the grand jury. sitting in Chi
caso' nnds an Indictment against any Individual
connected with the packing corporations, it will
De because In their judgment such legal evidence
OF the violation Of the injunction has been laid
before them
The letter purports to be signed by President
Roosevelt. and is taken by the defendants as
proof Of their contentious
That letter is a public document, and We viii
introduce it as evidence in this case" said John
S. Miller. one Of the packers attorneys. IF the
government contests IT we can, OF course. call
for an original copy"
Edward A Cudahy. the Omaha packer, was
threatened with imprisonment by Commissioner
Garfield. after Mr.. Cudahy refused to give the
Commissioner information regarding the packing
business. according TO a statement made by Mr.
Gown, an attorney for the packers, in court to-
day. Mr.. Gown argued that securing evidence
against the packers from the packers them
selves constituted a promise Of inlmunityto the
infOrmants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-23
AMEND HEPBURN BILL.
Republicans Make Changes De
signed to Satisfy Democrats.

Washington Jan. 22--Republican members Of
the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign
CO mmerce held a caucus tonight and agreed 70
amendments to the Hepburn Railroad Rate bill,
which. they think. may satisfy The Democratic
members Of the committee and make a unanimous
report possible.
was originally empowered TO Tx Just reasonable
and fairly remuneraL1V6 maximum rate Inc
Democrats on the committee objected 10 this OF
the word maximum saying 1t was not definite.
To meet these objections the Republican mem
bers have agreed 10 change the wording so II VIII
read "a just reasonable and fairly remuneraIiv9
rate. which shall be the maximum rate
The Republicans to-night also practically decided
to change the bill that IL will provide FOR seven
mem er5 OF the Interstate Commerce Commission,
instead OF nine. as was provided In the original
DRAFT
The fun committee will meet tomorrow 70 hear
arguments on the Stevens bill 10 increase rom
twenty-eight to forty hours the time livestock may
be kept IN After this hearing the Repqbll-
cans will confer with the Democratic members
regarding the amended Hepburn bill. It IS NOT be
lieyed however, that the committees viii Be able
10 make a favorable report on the Dill Tomorrow,
as some details not perfected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-23
PHILIPPINE BILLS FATE.
CLe0er Strategy Needed to Secure
Favorable Report.
From The Tribune Burean

Warrington, Jan. 22-FTiends of the Phuippine
1aTln bill are watching with interest its course
through the Philippine Committee Of the Senate
MI Lodge the chairman. is confident that he will
experience no insurmOUntable difficulty In seclIr-
ing favorable report the bill as passed by the
House. but that this can be accomplished onIv ov-
CIeVeF strategyis appreciated. There are eight Re-
pubAcans and i've Democrats on the committee
ana three or the Repubncans-Senators Hale Bur
rows and NEon-are avowedIy against the bill
"hAe TWO others. Messrs. Dick and Brandegee are
regarded as doubtful Mr. Dick has thus Gar re-
trained from committing himself although II IS
recalled that he an 'Insureent" when the
Cuban reciprocity bill was defeated in the House
by practically the same interests as now oppose
the philippine bill MIR Brandegee has not com
United himself. and IT is known that soma OF tba
connecticut tobacco growers are opposed to the
measure. On the other hand, II is recalled that
Senator o. H Platt whom Mr.. Brandegee sue
ceeded and whose protege he was placed national
above state interests on this question, and voted
lot me FORMER measure reducing the tariff on
ports Tor the Philippines. and II is thought that
Mr.: Brandegee may follow the patriotic example
Of his predecessor
Fortunat ely for Senator Lodge and for the fate
OF the Dill. the Democratic members or the com
Inlttee are as badly divided as the Republicans
senator Dubois is opposed to any concession to the
Fnllpplnes. ana Senator Culberson is expected 10
oppose the Dill. while Senators Carnack, McCreary
ana stone nave committed themselves in its favor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-23
HOUSE DISCUSSES CANAL.
LiUeLy Debate on Methods of Con-
StrUCtiOn.
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington. Jan. "a general discusson.of the
methods employed IN building tne Panama Canal
took place in the House to-day In the debate on the
Urgent Deficiency bill, which appropriates s. 3E7OSs
for the Canal Commission Mr.. Madden, OF Illinois
spoke in advocacy OF bill introduced by him pro-
viding that the work shall be done by contract
Mr.. Hepburn, Of Iowa, deprecated any change Of
the present law which gives the President authority
10 decide the manner in which the work shall be
done.
"On two occasions. by an almost unanimous vote"
said Mr.. Hepburn, the House emphasized its wish
that the responsibility and authority for the build
ing OF the canal should DO lodged in the person OF
the President. It IS true that the other branch Of
Congress prevented the expressed desire OF the
House from being carried into effect to the full ex
tent intended but the organization. now perfect
ed is capable OF dealing with the question OF how
the work shall be done, and this Is Lot The time for
Congress to try 70 assert it's Will by seeking 10
this great policy OF Capitalization and uni
Ecation OF the work on the canal
General GrOsvenor. OF OHIO SAID that as the
chairman OF the Canal Commission had already
publicly given his views IN favor OF the contract
plan II wa. a waste OF time for the House 20 force
consideration OF this measure
Mr.. Burton, chairman OF the Rivers and HarbOTs
Committee said that without intending clttciss
Teuarruent. he believed careful scrutiny should
he made OF the purchases intended because II It
should be decided 10 have the work done by con-
tract the machinery purchased might NOT Do round
available by the contractors ana the government
would suffer accordingly
With q point Of order impending. the eght-hour
clause of the canal item in the Urgent Deficiency
bill was bufreted about In debate Tor the greater
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-23
SENATOR BURTON DRAWS MILEAGE,
Remarkable Procedure by Which He Was
Seen in the Chamber"

Washington, Jan 22.-One OF the most remark
able procedures IN the history OF the Senate oc-
CURED to-day. in order 10 avoid technically
which prevented Senator Burton, OF Kansas, from
drawing his mileage for the present session. In
order have his reouistion honOred IL is neces-
sary for some official OF the Senate take oath
that he has seen the Senator in the chamber, but
since the indictment and conviction OF the Kansas
Senator he has not appeared there. There is no
disposition on the part OF any one 10 withhold the
mileage. and the Senator, therefore asked 10
step from the clOallroum into the chamber for
moment order that he might be seen by some
official He declined, but emplOye engaged him
IN conversation in the cloaltrOOm, near the en-
trance the chamber. The employee suddenly
turned the Senator that he faced the chamber,
and the attention OF officials previously having
been directed toward this door he from
the chamber. II then certified that Senator
Burton IN attendance and his mileage was
paid 20 him
In the Supreme Court or the United states to-day
a motion made for the advancement of the
hearing IN Senator Burton's case The motion
made by Solicitor General Hoyt for the government
and ccncuTred In by az Secretary CARLISLE IN sen
GtoF BurtOn'a bahaG
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-23
,ROMANCE ENDS At ALTAR.
ArnlandO Makes FOurteeH-Year-OLd
AgneS His Bride.

Behind the simple announcement OF the marriage
last evening OF Miss Agnes Arostegu 10 ArmandO
de Arrnas IS an interesting romance
Ar1nas is the fiery young Cuban who was arrested
last Tuesday night for causing disturbance at the
home Of his brides mother at No 104 East u6th-st
Miss Arostegui is only fourteen years old. Mrs.
ArOsL5gui, who IS q cousin OF ArInasr looked Win
disfavOr on the attentions OF the young man. VINO
came here six months ago from Cuba, 10 her
daughter Not so with Agnes, who recIprOated the
love that AruandO whispered III her ear
The girl left her home Sunday or last week
while her mother was away. She met her Armando.
who hid her away in boarding house at No. 244
West 56th-st. Two days later ArLnas returned 70
the home OF Mrs. Arostegu and demanded her
daughters jewels. Armas became excited. caused
q disturbance and arrested.
The girl found and taken 70 the Gerry So
ciety. Both were released
Yesterday Armas made one more EFFORT 70 move
the heart or Mrs ArOstegul and pleaded Tor her
dauEhters hand His cousin finally yielded
The marriage took place last night at St Paufs
Roman Catholic Church. IN East ulrh-st Father
Agostini performed the ceremony. Miss ArosJegul
wore long skirts Tor the first time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-01-23
GARRISON TO RETIRE.
Stran0J'an To Be Reappointed-
successor to Sharkey Selected.
lFrom The Tribune Bureau


washington Jan. 22-James s. Clarkson. Sur
Veyor Oh the Port OF New-York. will not he re-
appointed "hen his term expires. according TO
persons VINO have recently discussed Nev-York
appointments with the President Nevada NJ
stranahan, Collector Of the Port will ba roam
pointed ana as has already been announced in
these dispatches Naval Officer Sharkev will not
II Is said that the appointment of Mr. Clark
son was made for purely personal reasons. which
presumably have ceased to exist and therefore
the president has determined that the SURVEYOR
ship shall be given to a New-Yorker. Such a
course It is asserted would strengthen the state
organization and accord with the views Of
many prominent New Workers Senator Plat
said to-day that he had not been advised of the
purpose OF the President not to reappoint Mr.
Garrison. and the surveyor could have his in
dorsement if he desired II. It has also been
suggested that possibly the President purposes
10 take care Of Mr.. Clarkson in some other post
Inc record Of Mr.. Stranahan is said at the
treasury Department to be exceptionally good
alo as ne Is a New-Yorker and popular in his
STATE ne is certain to be renominated The
names OF +, }. l. Kracke. Rudolph c. Fuller c
+ Ieale. Adolph Kiendal, Henry Marshall
DaVld y Davis and J. S. McKeon have been sug-
sested TO the President for the place occupied by
NJ. Sharkey and the President has made his
seIecuon from this list. but is not ready TO an
hounce It His selection accords with the views
OF senator Platt The President is understood
70 contemplate sending the nominations of M
L7II -lIdildn ana the successors Of Messrs Clark
oO1l aIIu Sharkey 10 the Senate early in April