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Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-02
How 20 Make Home Happy.

The road to home happiness is said
to lie over small stepping stones So
small sometimes are the causes of our
unhappiness that we wonder the con-
sequences can be SO great, says the
Syracuse Telegram. One great pallia-
tive is the determination by every
member of the family not to dwell on
the circumstances. whatsoever they
may be, which are alike sad to all. II
it be poverty, let it be cheerft1lly and
silently borne. If 1t be the Ill temper
of grandpa, try to make joke of 1t.
If it be something infinitely worse and
also hopeless, accept 1t bravely; do not
talk Of it, says Woman's Life. Try
in the family circle to ignore 1t. Ac-
cept every little enlivenlng circum-
stance; let in all the sun and air; work
on cheerfully and hopefully, knowing
that however near an unhappiness
may be, however innocently we may
have incurred the stroke Of fate, there
is the ray of sunshine somewhere that
has only to be looked for to be found.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-02
Followed instructions,

Nudge This watch has been stopped
for two or three days. Jeweler-Lem-
me see it. There is nothing the matter
with it except that it has not been
wound. Nudge i thought maybe that
was It. / remember you told me to
wind 1t up just before went to bed,
and haven't been to bed for three
nights.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-02
INV 70 Cure . Shiny Nose.

Wipe the nose with a soft cloth i'm
pregnated with benzoin, after which
use the following lotion: Sulphate Of
zinc, four grains; compound tlncture Of
lavender, sixteen drops; distilled wa
Ter. two ounces. Battle the nose with
this lotion whenever necessary.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-02
How 70 Bake Sweet Potatoes.

J Crate four good sized uncooked pota-
toes, stir a half a spoonful of butter,
mix 1t well in and stir In one pint OF
-four, add cup of new milk, little
salt and a wineglassful Of good yeast.
Mix this all well together and set it
to rise in the pan in which It is to be
baked. When quite light, bake an
hour.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-02
unIoaded on the Raaman.

Scribbles Congratulate me, old man.
got rid of all my manuscript last
week.
Dribbles That's good What did
you get for them?
Scribbles- How much do you sup
pose?
Dribbles Haven't the least idea.
scribbles-I got cents a pound
Chicago News.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-02
phvsiolouv.

A pupil in d school near Chatham
square, New York city, thus defined
the word "spine' a spine Is long,
Timber bone Your head sets on one
end, and you set on the other. LIP
pincott's Magazine.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-02

Peru, before the conquest by Spain,
was curious example OF socialism.
After the government and priesthood
had been paid all the rest OF the money
was divided equally among the people.
Consequently poverty was regarded as
crime, and those who would not
work had to starye.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-02

The jamestown Exposition is open for
visitors. The nayies of the world are there
now and will remain till May Is, after
which the visiting ship will begin to depart.
AS this is a desirable feature Of the show to
witness, those who want to see it all,
should get under way.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-02
Hard 10 suit.

ssWhen your mother-in-Iaw fell into
the water, why didn't you help to get
her out2'
My dear madam, you must know
that nothing I've ever done has pleased
her Judy.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-02
How to Rsp0Iish Tortoise Shell Combs.

How to RepoIish Tortoise Shell Combs.
i It is much better to send q handsome
tortoise shell comb to experts for re-
polishing. With the use Of wheels and
brushes they can do the work more sat
isfactorily than it can be done at home.
If, however, one wishes to make the
experiment for oneself, here is the best
method from good authority: Get
some very fine powdered pumice stone
from druggist. Mix into a pretty
stiff paste with sweet oil. Rub this
paste on the tortoise shell with a piece
Of an old suede glove When you have
rubbed very thoroughly, rinse quickly
In warm water and rub on little
warmed sweet oil. If that does not
give the required polish, repeat the
process.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-02
BAD FLAv0RED BUTTER.
souring Cream Suggested to Prevent
unfavorahle Bacteria Developing.

souring Cream Suggested to Prevent
unfayorabIe Bacteria Developing.
It probably sounds contradictory to
general practice to recommend the
souring of cream Immediately after it
has been skinned or separated in or
der to prevent it from developing un-
desirable fiayors. However it Is a
practice that can be followed with
good results and is based on perfectly
sound reasoning, says writer in Iowa
Homestead.
The plan is based on the fact that as
noon as Tactic acid has developed In
the milk sufficiently to give it a sour
taste the unfavorable bacteria in the
cream-that is, those kinds that pro-
duce these undesirable fayors are
checked in their development. AS Is
generally known, these unfavorable
bacteria cannot work and reproduce
themselves In an acid medium. Just
as soon as the Tactic acid bacteria in
milk or cream have become dominant
the rest Of the list Of undesirable forms
of bacteria must take back seat, as
it were.
Sour the Cream.
Sweet cream is not necessarily good
cream. We know it is common prac-
tice to set the can of cream that Is to
be churned where it will cool off just
as soon as possible after separating
and kept at that temperature until
ready to churn 1t is a very commend
able practice, of course, to cool the
cream at once after it is separated, but
If it is not to be churned for four or
five days, as is the case in places
where it requires that much time to
collect enough cream for churning, it
would be just as we'll to sour the
cream after it has been thoroughly
cooled.
After 1t has developed the right de-
gree of acid cool it off again and hold
1t at low temperature until time to
churn This is a plan which we have
seen carried out successfully where it
required several days to collect enough
cream for churning and is one worth
trying If you are annoyed with bitter
or strong favored butter-that is, when
it is first churned.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-02

This state Of federated anarchy says
James NJ. Beck, has caused within two
months depreciation greater than the losses
Of the Civil War" Pooh! 1t wasn't water
that was spilled then, Mr.. Beck
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-02

We haye near-diamonds, near-silk, near
wool and near statesmen, why shonldn't
We have near farmers.
Gloucester County Democrat. (Woodbury, N.J.) 1878-1932, 1907-05-02

This paper is entered in the Post Office at Wood
bury. NJ J.. as second-class matter.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-04
BIDS FOR METUCHEN'S
NEW BANK RECEIVED,

Bids have been received for the
new Metuchen First National Bank
building. AS those in charge of the
building are undecided the contract
has as yet not been awarded. Sever
al local contractors have figured on
the structure and aIocal carpenter
being the lowest bidder, feels conf
dent of receiving the contract.
The building, according to the
plans drawn by Architect ]. N. Pier
son & Son, will be of brick and ter
ra Gotta construction and three stor-
les high. The front will be of fancy
red or gray front brick as the owners
may decide The dimensions of the
building on the ground floor will be
about so "A feet.
The first floor will be used for
banking purposes and the second and
third floors will be used as lodge
or other meeting rooms.
! The building when completed will
cost in the neighborhood Of $4,000.
1t will contain all modern improve
ments and will be first-class build
ing in all particulars.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-04
OPEN HOME FOR
AGED MAY Is.
Committees Named and DOna-
lions Received at Meeting
Yesterday Afternoon.
DONATION DAY IS PLANNED,

An important meeting of the board
and officers OF the Home for the Aged
was held at the home of the presi-
dent, Mrs. w. Scott Hall, SO High
street yesterday afternoon. Mrs.
Pierce, the temporary chairman, OPEN
ed the meeting and Mrs. Hall took
the chair.
1t was decided to open the home
on lower High street Monday May
13, when a donation day will also be
held. The general public will be ask
ed to contribute toward the home.
The ministers in the city will be in
vited to take part on that day.
vote of thanks was extended to Mrs.
Dram for collecting the most money
so far. A letter of greeting was re-
ceived from s. r. harrington, in
which he contributed $25 year for
the support of the home. Mr.. Stryk-
er, of Point Pleasant, donated 500
and his sister-in-law was the first
one to be admitted to the home. The
sum of $1.50 was contributed by the
ladies present at this meeting, which
now makes total of about $3.50 in
all in the bank. Mrs. Pierce was APP
pointed matron and will have charge
of the home.
The. following are the officers and
the committees named yesterday:
President, Mrs w. Scott Hall; vice.
president, Mrs. A. c. Clark; second
vice-president, Mrs. R. Harry Barnes;
secretary, Mrs. Victor P. Christopher
son; financial secretary, Mrs. Freder-
icll Hermann; treasurer, Mrs. A.
Bloodgood; board of directors, Mrs.
c. c. Baldwin, Mrs. Silt, Mrs. Brown,
Mrs. G. G. Hommann, Mrs. Valentine
Kischner, and Mrs. A. Johnson. The
committees are: Advisory board, Il.
Ernest Comegys, Mrs. Hall and Mrs.
Christopherson; health and visiting,
Mrs. James j. Glenn, Mrs Herbert
/ Dayton, Mrs. H. NJ. Brace and DR..
John L. Lund; domestic, Mrs. Mat
! thews and Mrs. Baldwin; repairs,
Mrs. Hermann and Mrs. Johnson;
! finance, Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Hommann,
Ernest Brown and Victor Christopher
son; bylaws, Mr.. and Mrs. Christie
pherson and Mrs. Bloodgood.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-04
Members Of St. Peters Church
Pleased With Sketches on
View Yesterday Afternoon.
TO BE OPPOSITE THE CHURCH.
The Building Will be of Brick, with
Terra Gotta Trimmings, and Tive
and One-Half Stories in Height
The Structure VIII Have 'FRONT.'
age of Sixty Feet on Rector Street
and Will be Forty Feet in Depth

The plans for the proposed new
parish house of st. Peters Episcopal
church were exhibited in the chapel
at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon by
Architect Hobart B. Upjohn, of New
York.
Mr.. Upjohn had prepared an excel
lent sketch of the building as it will
look when completed. Many of the
ladies of the parish were present and
on being shown the profile of the
building expressed much admiration
and endorsed them with much enthu-
ssasm. The plans IRE all complete
and are ready to be turned over to
the contractors at once, should the
vestry so decide The approximate
cost of the building is in the neigh
borhood of $4,000. The building is
to be of brick, decorated with terra
Gotta, and will be 2 9a stories high. II
will have frontage of sixty feet on
Rector street, and will be forty feet
deep, exclusive of the stage addition,
which is to be twenty-six feet wide
and eleven feet deep and will be at
the rear of the building. The roof of
the building will be V shaped and
will slant from the apex to and from
the street. A small pinnacle is shown
in the center of the roof on tho
plans. The windows on the second
floor will be of colored glass and Will
make that part of the building prom
inent.
On the front of the building in the
center is shown an entrance, with a
vestibule. On the first floor to the
right of the entrance is a cloak room
which can also be used for Bible
class room, and to the extreme right
a billiard room, To the left of the
entrance is another cloak room, and
to the extreme left kitchen. In the
rear of the first floor on the left is a
large dining room, Which can also be
used for a primary class room, and
on the other side in the rear of the
billiard room is a gymnasium. a
The gymnasium is to be 2S feef
long and 19 feet, six inches wide, and
is two stories high. The first floor of
the gymnasium will be in the base
ment. The gymnasium also has a
gallery and shower bath on the sec
ond floor.
On the second floor is an auditor
ium which will seat 325 people. The
stage is on the rear, and is twenty
four feet wide, fifteen feet deep and
fifteen feet high. There are also four
separate class rooms on the second
floor, connected by folding doors. The
doors. when Open. allow a clear view
of the stage from the rooms.
The property where the proposed
parish house will be located is on
Rector street, Immediately across the
street from the church. The lot is
100 feet deep and has frontage OF
eighty-seven feet on the street. The
building has been SO planned as to
suitably fit the lot.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-04
EXCITING RUNAWAY
WHEN WAGON UPSET.
Two Thrown Out,
Team Headed
for Window.
HORSES FELL.

A team of horses belonging to
Theodore Anderson, the expressman,
ran away shortly before 6 O'Clock
last night on Park avenue near Broad
street. Mr. Anderson was driving at
the time and the wagon, while being
turned. upset.
The horses became frightened and
with the two front wheels of the
truck behind them, dashed toward
New Brunswick avenue. The horses,
blinded by fear, headed straight for
the window of a small store on New
Brunswick avenue, and it seemed
that they would surely plunge
through it. Just as they reached
the sidewalk in front of the store,
they fell, which saved the window.
Before the horses could get on their
feet again they were caught by by
ISLANDERS.
When the wagon upset on Park
avenue Mr.. Anderson and William
Petty, both of whom were in it at the
time, were thrown to tae ground.
Neither was hurt, although Petty
sustained few bruises.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-04
SCHEME
GIVEN A SETBACK.
Aldermen Receive.
Protest From a
Water ST. Man.
RIPARIAN RIGHT

From the present indications the
proposed Front street bulkhead, from
Market street south to the Raritan
Yacht Club property, will not be built
* some time, for at the COMMITTEES
sssion of the Board of Aldermen last
aight, Charles S. Laney, of 178 Water
street. was present and spoke on the
matter. Mr. Laney has engaged JOS
eph e. Stricken as attorney and will
oppose the builolng of the bulkhead
on the ground that the city does not
own the property where the bulkhead
is to be built, except at the foot of
Market street.
The house two doors below Mr..
Laney's on Water street is owned by
George Gudwill, of New York, who is
in Europe at the present time. The
house is occupied by William King.
one of the city's oldest residents, who,
il is said, cabled to Europe in regard
to the bulkhead and Mr. Gudwill noti-
fled his attorneys to have the building
of the bulkhead stopped. Mr.. Gud-
will claims to hold the riparian
rights for portion of the property.
City Attorney Hommann this
morning said that the city will prob
ably be held up in the building of the
bulkhead, but that he intends look
ing up the matter. The property
owners on the westerly side of Front
street and the easterly side of Water
street have the first claim on the RI
parian rights, if they have not already
secured them. 1t is evident that a
legal contest will be necessary before
the bulkhead can be erected, or be-
fore the city obtains the necessary
riparian rights.
The Board of Aldermen at their
last meeting awarded the contract for
building it to Jacob Hanson, who has
been preparing to start on 1t next
week. 1t is probable that an injunc-
tion will be served on him if he pre-
pares to start work.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-04
DANISH LODGE
|. 0. 0. F. SOON.

At the meeting of Lawrence Lodge,
Independent Order of Odd Fellows,
last night, Charles F. Moore was
elected recording secretary to fill the
unexpired term of Jacob Germs, re-
signed, who left for California last
Monday. Several other important
matters were discussed and eight
candidates were given the initiatory
degree.
These eight candidates will be the
charter members of the new Scandi-
navian Lodge of the Independent Or
der of Odd Fellows, to be organized
in this city. They will be given the
three degrees in this lodge, after
which they will receive their charter
from the grand lodge of New Jersey.
They will receive their first degree
next Friday night. 1t is expected that
they will start the lodge with thirty
five or forty members.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-04
HAVE R. R.
BRIDGE JULY |.
Work on N. T., and Long Branch
Structure Being Rushed and
Sunday Work in Effect.
IL SANDSTONE PIERS DONE.

Work is rapidly progressing on
the New York and Long Branch rail-
road bridge over the Raritan river
Twelve sandstone piers are about
completed, and it was stated yester-
day by a foreman at the works that
the iron work would be commenced
in about month. 1t had been plan
ned to complete this structure alout
July 1, but, from the present out
look, a foreman said yesterday, it
will not be finished until August or
September.
Contractors McMullen G. McDer.
mott are working with large force
of men and the work is being pushed
with all speed. The landing pier on
the north end of the bridge has been
completed, and most of the men are
at work upon the South Amboy end
of the structure now. The work IS
going on Sundays as well as weeh
days.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-04
SOUNDS STOKES
ON TAFT BOOM.
President Roosevelt Invites the
Governor 10 Washington TO
Discuss Situation.
FOR CONVENTION DELEGATES.

TRENTON, May 4 ~ Governor
Stokes returned TO this city yester-
day afternoon from a two days trip
to Washington, where he attended
the unveiling of the monument to
the memory of General George B..
Mcclellan, former governor of New
Jersey While at the national capital
the governor, with his staff and guests
of the state, called at the White
House and was received by President
Roosevelt.
The President and Governor Stokes
had private chat for about fifteen
minutes during the course of which
Mr.. Roosevelt asked the governor to
return to Washington at an early
date, when it is assumed that the
part that New Jersey is likely to play
at the next republican national con-
vention will be the topic. Further
than to speak of this invitation the
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-04
Local Men Charged by South
AmbOyan With Taking Bivalves
from His Grounds.
$500 BAIL EACH r r GRAND JURY
The Complainant, William BloodgOod,
Alleges That He Owns the Seed
Grounds from Which the Perth
Amboy Men Took the Oysters
They Claim that the Grounds arc
Are Only Natural Seed Grounds.

Alfred Johnson, Elmer Merrill, Alb
raham Stoliff, John Rhodes and Will
liam Rhodes, of this city, were held
under 5000 bonds for the grand jury
at a hearing before Justice of the
Peace Mason at South Amboy last
night.
The five local oystermen are charg-
ed by William Bloodgood, of South
Amboy, with stealing oysters from
beds in the Raritan bay which he
says belongs to him. Mr.: Bloodgood
produced deeds and testified to his
ownership of the beds. The defend
ants, who were represented by JOS
eph E. Stricken, claimed that the
oysters which they are taking are nat
ural seed oysters and that they have
right to them. Bloodgood had the
men arrested on April "a, and they
appeared before Recorder PiclIersgill
and gave bonds to appear before the
grand jury. They, however, started
to work on the beds again the follow
ing day and were again arrested.
They were taken before Justice of
the Peace Mason at South Amboy.
Bloodgood is represented by Beck
man & Spencer, of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-04
RECTOR AND
MISS WHALEY CAUGHT
At Peeks-
kill At Early
Hour Today.
WILL RETURN.

NEW YORK, May 4:-The chief
of police of Peekskill at 2 O'Clock this
morning called Assistant District At
torney Bennett, of Nassau county on
the telephone at his home in Rock
vile, L. L., and informed him that the
Rev. Jere Knode Cook and Floretta
Whaley. the seventeen-year-old grl
with whom the rector eloped from
Hampstead on Tuesday, were at
hotel there. They had just arrived
from Albany on night train and
seemed very happy and were un-
aware that their identity was sus-
pected.
Mr.. Bennett told the Peekskill of
ficer to hold the couple and immedi-
ately got in communication with his
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-04
STATE SEWER BOARD
DEMANDS CHANGES.
Order Double Sys-
tenn Instead OF |
on Sheridan st.
SECOND ST. HIT

City Attorney G.. c. Hommann has
received a letter from the State Sew
er Commission refusing to approve
the plans for the Sheridan street
trunk sewer and demanding that a
double sewer system be adopted in
stead.
The letter also states that the COM
mission is anxious to have the sew
age of this city purified in the future
and recommends two separate sewers
for the western part OF the city.
1t advises the building of a septic
tank, trickling filters or some other
method whereby the sewage can be
purified.
Furthermore the commission noti-
fed the city in the letter that unless
the change as suggested by them
some time ago in regard to the eX-
tension of the Second street sewer
further out into the river is madJ
within thirty days, they will apply tI
the attorney general for an injunc
ton against the city restraining them
\
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-04
Cadets Plan for May 80.

The Westminster Cadets held a
monthly business session last night
in the armory in Rector street. Re-
ports were heard from committees
and plans discussed for Memorial
Day.. A committee composed of Erred
erick Hansen, John Damgaard and
Earl Barnes was appointed to secure
flowers and a floral wreath for the
decoration of the grave of Stoddard
Dayton at South Amboy. Captain j..
A. Danner was empowered to procure
the necessary ammunition for May
80. Following the business session
Rev. James H. Northrup gave an in
teresting talk. At the next meeting
of the cadets the monthly inspection
will be held.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-04
At Missionary Session.

Miss Katherine Woglom and Mrs.
William Walters attended the district
meeting of the Women's Foreign Mis-
sionary Society at Pleasant Plains,
S. l., yesterday. Miss Jennie Hughes,
of Kuikiang, China, was the speaker
in the afternoon and gave an excel
lent address. Miss Hughes and DR..
Mary Stone will hold a meeting in
Elizabeth May 81. A cordial invita-
ton is extended to anyone interested
in missionary work. especially the
Standard Bearers and all young peo-
nla
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-04
MAURERS
FOR $4,000
Widow Of Martin GOtz Brings
Action for His Death at
Factory Last Summer.
CASE IN THE SUPREME COURT.

A suit for $4,000 against Henry
Maurer & Son has been started in the
Supreme court of this state by Cath
crime Gotz, administrators of the
estate of Martin Gotz, who was killed
while at work in the defendants fac
tory on August 2S last
Mr.. Gotz was employed on a chaser
mill in which he was caught and kill
ed instantly. The plaintiff is repre-
sented by George j. Plechner and the
case will be tried during the Septem-
ber term of the Supreme court.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1907-05-04
PETERSON -REPAK CASE
NOT DECIDED TO-DAY.

Judge Swayze refused to decide the
case of Peterson against Repak in the
court house at Elizabeth this morn
ing. The action was rule to show
cause why the execution in the hands
of the sheriff to eject Repak from the
premises at 100 Mechanic street
should not be modified, as Repek and
his wife own the property together.
Testimony was taken in the case
here yesterday before John w. Beck
man, a supreme court commissioner.
The case will be carried up to the SUI
preme court on briefs. Peterson is
represented by Joseph Il. Stricken,
and C. c. Hommann is the counsel for
Repak.