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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07

There are many districts throughout
China where labor is SO cheap that
there is no coin small enough to pay
for days work.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07

Here comes the Spring Winds to
chap, tan and frecke. Use Pinesalye
Carbolizsd, Acts like poultice) for
cuts, sores, burns, chapped skin. Sold
by Pioneer Drug Co. q
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07

Benevolent Old Gentleman-My man,
are you looking for work?
Tramp-Not il | can find anything
else to do.--Pathfinder
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07
The Latest Skirts,

Skirts are draped in various ways.
From Paris come those with their lit
tie plaits below the waist across the
center Of the front The same type Of
draping is seen when the folds are
lightly rucked just over each hip, a
pretty fashion for q a slight figure.
Sometimes these rucks run all the way
round the hips. Skirts are also caught
CID on one side and occasionally on
both.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07

To feel strong, have good appetite
and digestion, sleep soundly and en-
ioy life, use Burdock Blood Bitters,
the great system tonic and builder.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07

There's nothing so good for sore
throat as DIR: Thomas Eclectric Oil.
Cures it in few hours. Relieves any
pain in any part.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07

A complete tour through all the
rooms or apartments of the royal pal
ace near Madrid involves a 100 mile
trip. covering six days time. =
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07
Coffee Eud De.

Boil together two cupfuls of granu-
lated sugar and one cupful of strong
coffee. Add either one teaspoonful OF
butter or one tablespoonful of rich
cream. Boil until 4 spoonful OF the
candy stiffenS when beaten. Then take
from the fire. beat hard with a big
spoon until the candy begins to grow
stiff, quickly beat in one cupful OF
broken shellbark or pecan nut meats
and pour out into a buttered tin. This
is an extremely toothsome candy ami
not we'll known.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07

A London fog absorbs IL per cent of
the rays from an ordinary gas lamp
and Fl per cent of those from q lamp
with an incandescent manila
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07

First Disputant-Then I'm liar?
Second Ditto-On the contrary, my
dear fellow. you have just spoken the
truth-Tit- Bits.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07

"Gerty says she's twenty eight. Do
you believe that?" "Sure do To my
certain knowledge she was all Of that
ten years go."-Baltimore American
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07

Wanted.-A courageous waiter. He
will often be called on to get the Gus
toners night keys from home.-Flie-
9ende Batter.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07

Locusts are mentioned as one OF the
plaques of Egypt brought upon the
land OF the pharaohs by Moses ana
Aaron in 1491 B. G.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07

The man who knows nothing outside
Of his own business may have a good
income, but he is mighty uninterestina.
Chicago Record Herald.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07

A Russian Is not Of age until he Is
twenty-six years old. Until that time
at least four ifths Of his earnings must
60 to his parents.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07

The people Of India are the most
prone to litigation of any people on the
globe. There are 100000 lawsuits
every year.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07


Virginia. have looked the matter
over from all sides. Jack offers me a
fortune and Harold nothing but his
brains. HAZEL suppose you will take
the one you love the best. Virginia Il
have concluded that | can take better
care of Jacks money than of Harold's
brains.
AS Told by the Forehead.
A receding brow, like receding
chin, shows a lack of will power and
of firm and quick intelligence. The
forehead that has projections, bumps y
over the eyes indicates observation.
A high, prominent, bullying brow
does not contribute to the beauty OF
the face, but it shows both the absent
mindedness and the keen intellect of
the scholar
1t is the forehead which looks straight,
but which in reality slopes back very
Nittle, with the eyebrows projecting
and firmly marked, that is one of the
most desira BILE
It's possessor will be tolerant, but
firm; steady, Intelligent and decisive.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1908-05-07

To make the arms white and smooth
q good specific is that OF ammonia and
water applied nightly after washing
the skin with a piece of bath toweling
dipped in lukewarm lather. Ii the
arms are inclined to be red, peroxide
of hydrogen will do much toward
bleaching them. A few drops should
be added to the water In which the
arms are rinsed.
His Fiancee-Oh. yes, it's lovely be
ing engaged to you, Jack. But ! dc
wish you were a rich man, dear
He-How rich, darling?
His Fiancee--Oh, rich enough for me
to be able to snub the people ! detes'
and still have them call me amiable.-
London Opinion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-14
BATTLE is ON
IN SARATOGA
New York Republicans Meet To-
day TO Decide Fate Of Governor
Hughes BenHet Oppose Him.
RSOT DECLINES TO STAND

Saratoga. ~ Y, Sept. Fighting
desperately over every inch Of ground
to prevent the denomination of Gov
ernor Hughes by the Republican state
convention, which begins its session
here this afternoon, the anti-Hughes
leaders professed confidence in the sue
cess of their efforts. But veteran poll
ticians, some Of them bitterly opposed
to the governor, others committed to
his support, declared their belief that
he will be nominated in spite of all ef-
forts toaprevent it
After many conferences Of the anti
Hughes leaders, in which the names of
all the men available were brought for
ward and fully discussed, it was de-
cided TO unite on Congressman William
s. Bennett of New York city, who rep
resents the Seventeenth district in the
national legislature.
Claim Six Hundred For Bsnnet.
Representative Bennett is described
as friend Of President Roosevelt,
Judge Taft and Governor Hughes. His
supporters. claimed for him the votes OF
600 delegates.
The afr was full of talk about the
possibility Of influence being exerted
from sources close to the national COM
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-14
Poisonous Fungi
Eaten By All
But Infant.
NARROW ESCAPE
Prompt Arrival Of Medical Aid
and Administering Of an En-
etc Saved Lives Of Sieve
Gretchen and Daughter
Wife Also Affected.

What were thought to be mush-
rooms came near ending the lives of
almost an entire family yesterday af-
ternoon. Had it not been for the
timely arrival and services of Dr.M.S.
Meinzer, DR.. j. L. Lund and DR. Chas.
/. Silk, Steve Gretchen and his three
year-old daughter would probably
have been dead today
There were four members of the
family and all, with the exception OF
,an infant, partook of the poisonous
fungi, which had been mixed with
chopped meat.
They had gathered yesterday
morning by the Gretchen girl and a
number of other children and they
were served at dinner yesterday
noon. About / o'clock Mr.. and Mrs.
Gretchen and their daughter became
seriously i'll. The father and daugh-
ter became unconscious. Dr. Mein-
ger, the first physician to arrive, ad-
ministered an emetic.
The incident caused considerable
excitement in the neighborhood Of
Penn street and Hall avenue, where
the family lived. Crowds surrounded
the house all yesterday afternoon.
DR.. Silk reports that the parents
and daughter are improved today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-14
HEAVY PIPE
FELL KILLING
A MECHANIC
George WeIfert Fatally Injured al
the STANDARD Underground Ca
bic Works Today.
FOR A DRIVEN WELL
Was Unloading the Pipe from a
Wagon When It Got Away-Hsad
Crushed and His Neck Prob
ably Was Broken,

George Welfert, a resident of New
York, about twenty-five years old
and unmarried, was accidentally
struck on the back of his head by an
eight-inch steel pipe shortly after 8
o'clock this morning and almost in
stantly killed at the Standard Under
ground Gable Works. He was en-
gagged in unloading the pipe from a
wagon, when one of them strpck him
as 1t fell.
Welfert was nephew of a
foreman for the firm of Stothoff
Brothers, a contracting firm of Flem-
ington, by whom he was employed.
This firm is driving a number of wells
In the vicinity of the wire mill at
the cable works.
A portion of Welferts head was
crushed in and his neck may have
been broken Acting Coroner H. e.
Pickersgill was called to view the re-
mains and gave permit for their re-
moval to Ferd Garretson's undertake
ing establishment
Welfert had been working at the
local plant for about a month. He
was travelling mechanic, doing work
in various cities about the country,
Word has been sent to his relatives.
The foreman, John Kiefer, was so
greatly affected by the accident that
a hurried call had to be made for
DR.. W. q. Ramsay. Kiefer was given
large quantities of stimulants, after
which he was in condition to go to
New York. He lives at Belvidere.
Coroner Pickersgills investigation
revealed the following story: Welfert
together with Frank Schultz,a former
policeman of this city, were assisting
in unloading the pipe, which were
about fifteen feet In length. One Of
them slipped ana got beyond control
of the men. Welfert ran to the res
cue and boosted the pipe with his
shoulder. 1t fell and struck him in
back of the left ear and crushed his
skull,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-14
NEUTRALLODGE
ANNIVERSARY
One Year of Existence is CeIe
bfated With a Number
Of Visitors.
HAD A REPAsT AND DANCING

The first anniversary of New Time
Lodgt, No. 8, l. o. G.. Tu, was cele-
brated in /. o. G. T. hall Saturday
night with dance, supper and en-
tertainment
There were visitors from Reform
Lodge, of New York; viking Lodge,
of Brooklyn; Denmark Lodge and
Family Home Lodge, of this city. In
all about forty couples were present.
There were also visitors from Wood
bridge.
An elaborate supper was served.
Chief Templar Peter Jensen made an
address of welcome and gave a brief
history A short address was made by
Chief Templar Benson, of Reform
Lodge, and reception was given by
Lodge Deputy Engelson, of Viking
Lodge. The musical program consist
ed Of solo by Peter Parkstrom, and
a piano and violin duet by Mr.. and
Mrs. Hckert, OF Woodbridge. Eight
applications for membership were
received from visitors.
The committee was: Peter Jensen.
chairman; Jens Jensen, secretary
Mrs. K. Langren, Mrs. @. Christian
sen and Miss Mary Jensen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-14
TWO POLITICAL
GtUBSFORMED
Members Addressed by Prom
lHeHt Republicans Of City
Foreign Voters Enrolled.
CANDIDATES ARE HEARD

The Arnold Republican Club was
organized at a meeting OF about for
ty Of the sixth ward voters in the Ca
sino Saturday night. School Com
missioner Magnus G. Larson was
made acting chairman and perma-
nent president.
William Pfeiffer, Ferd Garretson,
Peter A. Peterson, William Fullerton,
Stephen Schultz and Henry G. Koch
spoke.
Jens Jensen was made secretary
md Soren G. Jensen treasurer. The
political situation was discussed, but
no candidates were endorsed.
There will be another meeting next
Saturday night in the Casino.
New Club Formed.
The Slovak-Po Political Club
was formed Saturday night at meet
ing of Slovak and Polish voters at
231 Fayette street. The club has
been incorporated.
julius zericl1i was made president
Those who spoke were William H.
Pfeiffer, Richard A. Peltier, Stephen
Schultz and William H. Fullerton.
The trustees are John Polka, w.
Voltz and M. Kocsik.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-14
LIFE
OF E. RICCI
Two Strange Italians Escape A.
ter Sensational Thought
TO Have Been HirelinsS.
RICCI DODGED RAZOR THRUST

Two Italians, strangers in this city
and whose identity has not as yet
been learned by the police, attempted
to main or kill Eliseo Ricci shortly
before 6:S0 o'clock Saturday night
while he was standing in front of
the shoe shop of antonio Sidot in
Broad street, near State street.
Mr.. Ricci's story is as follows: II
was standing in front Of the shoe
shop talking to Charles Cluney, JAM
itor of school No. 2, when l saw two
Italians talking to Louis de Stefano,
proprietor of fruit store at Smith
and State streets. | saw them look
ling at me and felt a premoniuon of
coming evil Presently they left
Stefano and walked up Broad street
toward me.
"One was a short man and the 9TH
er quite tall. They were strangers
to me and l am positive that / never
saw them before. / seemed to feel
that they were about to attack me
and made up my mind what to do il
they should carry out my belief /
noticed that the little man put his
hand in his pocket as they neared me
and started to slowly draw 1t out
When they we're in front of the
store the little man pulled an open
razor from his pocket and, with a
cat-like jump, slashed at my face.
! jumped backward at the same time
and escaped the weapon l kicked at
my assailant, but missed him. He
and his companion then ran up Broad
street to Pennsylvania railroad
tracks, with myself, Mr.. Sidoto and
several friends in pursuit We chased
them down the tracks but, as it was
getting darker every minute, they es-
capped us. then came back and noti-
fed the police"
Mr. Ricci says that he believes the
men were members of the Black
Hand and that they were hired by To-
cal people to injure him. Last De-
cember, Mr.. Ricci says, two men were
hired to come here and kill him. The
men, he says, called at his house, but
he was away on the day in question.
Has Received Letters.
Mr.. Ricci has received over fifty
anonymous letters, many of which
are signed Black Hand and which
Threatened his life. When asked by
NEWS man why the attempts we're
being made on his life Mr.. Ricci said
that he did not know OF any good
reason.
About Ave years ago Mr.. Ricci or
ganized the Italian Mutual Benefit
Society and became its president. He
says that there were a number of un-
desirable members in it and that, as
soon as their characters were learned,
they we're put out This is he be-
lieves, the grudge that is held
against him and Mr.. Ricci fully be-
lieyes that some Of the former mem
bers of the society and their friends
are still his enemies and are seeking
to ruin him.
Police on Case.
Detective HUFF was detailed on the
case by Chief Burke but little could
be learned OF the strangers, with the
exception that two others accompan-
led them here Mr. Ricci and his
friends were up late Saturday night
trying to obtain clues in the case. but
were unsuccessful. Mr.. Ricci is now
armed with a revolver and says the
next time an attempt is made to in
jure him he will use It in self-de-
fense.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-14
INSANE MAN
TAKEN AWAY
Charles A. Montgomery Created
ExCiiement in Vicinity Of
High and Smith Sis.
IS PLACED IN BELLEVUE

New York, Sept. 14:-After a
physician had examined him in John
street police station last night,
Charles A. Montgomery, of 2 Willow
street, Brooklyn, was admitted to
the psychopathic ward of Bellevue
Hospital for treatment for mental
excitement Montgomery was brought
to this city from Perth Amboy, by
Robert s. Aspinwall, of 201 High
street, that place, and William G..
McMullen, of 1913 High street AS
pinwall said he was son-in-law Of
the prisoner.
He said he had brought his father
in-law to this city on the advice OF
the chief OF police of Perth Amboy.
He told the police that Montgomery
went to his home in the afternoon
and soon after his arrival there be-
gan to. act strangely. In short time
Montgomery grew violent and he
had to call in McMullen to help to re-
strain him.
When Montgomery was being
brought to this city he became more
and more violent. 1t had been the
intention of his escorts to take him
directly to Bellevue, but on reaching
Manhattan they decided to take him
to the nearest police station When
the men told their story to Lieuten-
an Bracken he sent to the Hudson
Street Hospital for an ambulance
and DR.. Hellenbrand responded.
After a short examination the
physician said he believed Montgom-
cry was insane, and had him taken
to Bellevue. McMullen was 80 ex-
hausted when he arrived with his
charge at the police station that he
tainted when Montgomery was being
examined. Montgomery had pen
knife in his pocket, but the police
did not dare to take it from him for
fear he might become still more
violent and do himself harm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-14
HURT AND FELL
INTO WATER

Guy Belcher, who is spending a
two weeks vacation with his parents
in Rector street, was painfully in
jured Saturday afternoon while pre-
pairing to go out in his fathers pow
er boat, Salaam.
The young man was walking down
to the float where the craft is moored
when he stepped on loose board. 1t
flew up and struck him in the face.
A cash was cut in his chin. The blow
rendered him unconscious and he
fell into the shallow water Willing
hands lifted him TO land and a physi-
clan was called. DR.. Cottrell took
four stitches in his chin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-14
MISS TOOKER
is A BRIDE

1t was learned this morning that
William Frederick Schmidt and Miss
Lettie Tooker, daughter of Mr.. and
street, We're united in marriage last
might.
The couple will reside in the
Shumsky apartments at Market and
South First streets. The bride was,
until this morning, when she resign
ed her position, Superintendent of
Schmidt is editor of The Studium.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-14
KOCH ARRIVES
IN CLEVELAND

According to dispatches sent to
the NEWS, Richard j. Koch, of this
city, who is making a motor cycle
trip to Chicago, arrived in Cleveland,
o., at $50 o'clock yesterday after
noon.
Mr.. Koch left Youngstown at 9:15
O'Clock yesterday morning and made
good time all day. He expects to
reach Toledo today. He arrived in
Youngstown at Z o'clock Saturday
night, having made very poor time
on the run from Suncastle, Pa, on
account of the poor working of his
batteries. They were weak and he
installed new batteries in Youngs-
town.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-14
.PRESENT TMENT
AGAINST JAIL
April Grand Jury Finds County In
stituilOn In Bad COnditiOn-Gift
for Foreman Leon.
DINNER TO WIND UP WORK
Special 70 the ETBNINq NEWS.

New Brunswick, Sept. .14:-The
April grand jury met here this morn
Ing and finished up its business and
held the wind-up dinner at Graham
& Mccormick The jury handed in
a presentment against the bad condi-
tion of the county jail. They did not
take up the Cliffwood murder case,
put left 1t for the new grand jury,
which meets here tomorrow.
At the dinner, Albert Leon, of
Perth Amboy, foreman Of the grand
jury, was presented with a silver
candelabra.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-14
BEATEN AND
MONEY TAKEN

Four men were set upon while on
Gheir way to Keasbey about 1880
O'Clock Saturday night and one Of
them was terribly beaten and he lost
SIC The victim was Peter Durka,
I1sfOx Hill road.
Durka and his brother, WTasiel,
together with Mike Szimanowicz and
a man known only as Andrew, were
on their way from Fox Hill road to
Keasbey, when they came upon a
gang Of men fighting. The crowd at
once pounced on Durka and his COM
panions, and the Iast-named three
ran, leaving Peter Durka to the
mercy of the gang. His head and
face were badly cut and he was at
tended yesterday by DIR. J. L. Lund
No complaint has been made to the
police.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-14

JAMho w. WAOOW OhIds Jhs
mittee in favor Of Governor Hughes.
To intimations Of this sort the anti
Hughes leaders replied:
1--WE have discounted all that. There
Is nothing TO it. No pressure of the
big stick will be exerted, and if 1t is
1t will be without effect This conven-
ton is going to make its own choice
without federal interference"
A leader who strongly supports the
Hughes side Of the situation declared
that the opposition was representing
to delegates that the president would
be well satisfied with the nomination
Of any good man, any man Of the
Hughes sort" He added:
Representation of this kind have
been generally made and constitute the
chief peril to the governors candidacy
Not few delegates have been con-
vlnced that the national campaign man
agement is lukewarm in It's support Of
Hughes and would be satisfied with
the nomination Of any strong candi-
date
Numerous Polls Of Delegates.
Polls of delegates were as common
as wall paper and about as valuable
as sources Of information. Each prov
ed a different thing from the other.
The main difficulty with which the
anti-Hughes leaders had to contend
was the dihiculty of finding a man Of
adequate political size upon whom the
opposition could unite. Secretary of
State Root, who will preside over the
convention, was hardly on the ground
before gossip was busy with his name
At first ret.cent, Mr. Root finally made
1t clear that he must not be consid-
cred. The name Of Joseph H. Choate
was the subject OF some mention.
"There are more than enough anti
Hughes votes in the convention. pledg
ed or otherwise certain, to prevent his
nomination, and they VIII prevent It If
they can be united for any one else.
The leaders opposed to the renomina
ton of the governor are trying to
agree upon some other candidate. It is
possible that they WIN succeed. The
trouble is that they are intensely jeal-
GUS OL cdCu OlueIs C4Cu ACdNlHB NAut
some other may in some way gain
from the agreement they are seeking
some special advantage over himself" :"
These words, quoted almost verbatim
from the lips Of county leader BIT
terly opposed to the denomination Of
the governor, effectively and apparent
" accurately states the situation as Il
stands on the eve Of the convention.
Eve have the votes and we are go
ing to beat Hughes, 2 State Committee
man William Barnes. Jr., who has
been the most persistent Of those op
posed to the governor. said repeatedly
In answer to questions as to the situa
tion. The others were not SO down
right.
On the other hand, there was an eyi
dent lack of ofganizatlon On the par
-tntin5ea 81 page
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-14
FAIR GROUNDS
AT METUCHEN
specsal % the EYRNINa NEws.

New Brunswick, Sept. 14:-The
sale of $50 acres of land at Metuchen
has been made public. The purchas-
ers are the Windsor Realty Company.
They want 750 acres more, or 1000
acres in all. The site is along the
Pennsylvania railroad.
1t Is understood that the land will
be used for the new site Of the Inter
state fair grounds, as this is the last
year that the Trenton park will be
used. The latter has been sold for
building lots.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-14
TRY PRIEST
FOR MURDER
spcolal bu united Preaa we:

Rutland, VT, Sept. 14:-For the
first time in the history of this state,
priest was placed on trial for muir
der this morning. The defendant is
Rev. Francis Crociata, pastor of the
Church of Our Lady of Souls. With
numbering a wealthy Sicilian con-
tractor
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-14
Thief SCARED
GOT NO BOOTY

A thief entered the home Of Mrs.
William Hallahan at Washington
street shortly after II o'clock Satur-
day night. but was frightened away
before he had time to secure any
thing
Patrolman Haraip found thgaf
shutter had beea broken
Perth Amboy evening news., 1908-09-14
Nem Yorker Taken Id.

Patrick Ryan, Of Eighth street,
New York, was taken seriously III
while alighting from trolley car at
State and Chauncey streets Saturday
night. He was removed In the am
hplance to DR.. M. S. Meinzer's Office,
he recovered sufficiently to
he on his way.