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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25

small blaze between the stairs and
wall on the third floor of the Rosett
building at 4s3 State street shortly be-
fore 0 o'clock last night caused an alarm
to be sent in by p Maher from box
54 at State street and Buckingham ave-
nue..
There was considerable smoke for a
few minutes and, until the fremen ar
rived, the forty-three families who oc-
eupy the large brick apartment house
were uneasy.
Mr.. Maher unintentionally pulled the
lever twice, which resulted in the box
sounding two alarms. Many thus
thought it was big fire and ran to the
scene and, in few minutes, a large
crowd collected.
Mcclellan Engine Company, Protec-
tion Hook 6 Ladder Company and Lin
coin Engine Company responded prompt.
ly and, under the direction of Chief
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25
Marafino Caught bv Police
and Held for the Grand Jury

was issued for him. but he succeeded
in keeping out of the sight of the
city marshal. Last night Chief
Burke gave orders to Patrolman
Quinlan to arrest MARITIME and the
officer found him in the old tea house
at Smith street, where Mrs. Mara
fino lives.
In court this morning the Italian
pleaded for another chance and prom
ised to leave town at once, but the
recorder told him he had had too
many chances and on complaint of
his wife, held him in default Of $500
bail to await the action Of the grand
jury.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25
ERECT DOUBLE HOUSE
IN UPPER MARKET ST

Ground will be broken in a few
days for two-story double house for
the Eagle Company in Market street.
near Sheridan street. The contract
for the carpenter work was awarded
last night to Thostesen and Anderson.
Peter jacobson is the mason.
The building will be constructed OF
red and gray cement blocks. There
will be two vestibules in the front.
The Eagle company is composed of
Jens Sorenson and Jens NJ. Sorenson.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25
LITTLE CONCERN OVER
TERRA GOTTA ACTION

Officials at Tottenville this morning
said that they knew little of the hear
ing in New York yesterday on the ac-
tion brought by the minority stock
holders of the Atlantic Terra Gotta
Combine, to ultimately remove the
new president, w. H. Powell.
The officials stated further that
they did not think it would amount
to much.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25

The New Jersey State Tenement
House Commission is about to renew
its fight for improved conditions in
this city, according to reports receiv-
ed at the health boards headquarters.
This action, 1t is believed, is the re-
suit of complaints that have been
pouring into the health department,
that certain tenement houses in this
city are not fit to be inhabitated.
These conditions, according to the
complainants, exist mostly in the
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25
Case Breaks Speed Records
in Police Court; OdIum Held

tub of water on top of William Wal
ters scow at the foot of Market street
The arraignment of the prisoner this
morning broke all records. In less than
minute Odlum had been brought from
his cell, pleaded guilty to the charge,
held in $500 bail for the grand jury and
locked up again.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25

Fred odlum, thirty-four years old, of
Front street, was held in default of $500
bail by Recorder Pickersgill this morn
ing to await the action of the grand
jury on charge of assault and battery,
preferred by his sister, Mrs. Edna May
Odlum Garretson. She charges that he
recently beat and pushed her into a
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25
FAMILY RECEIVERS
FROM EFFECT OF GAS

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hunt and their
two children, Caroline and Albert. Jr.,
of 214 Prospect street, who were
nearly suffocated with coal gas fumes
in their home yesterday, are all right
today. Caroline, two years old, suf-
fered mostly from the occurrence.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25
.HOSPfTALSG|VE
STATEMENTS
AssembIyman Voorhees, Has
introduced a Bill Regard
ing County Donations.
FIRE ARMS BILL PASSED

Trenton, Feb. % 25:-Assemblyman
Voorhees,. of Middlesex has introduc-
ed a bill which provides that hospi-
tails must furnish detailed statement
to county collectors before they are
entitled to any appropriation from
the county. II Is known as house No.
244. 1t was referred to the commit
tee on public health.
Senator Silzers bill which requires
registration of all persons buying,
selling or hiring deadly weapons, ex-
cept sheriffs and other law or peace
officers was passed by the senate yes
terday
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25
CONCERT AT MADISON
AVE. TEMPLE MARCH 7

The Shasry Ttiloh congregation is
making arrangements for concert In
the temple March Z. Kantor Kaminsky
and about fifteen singers from New
York will assist.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25
CARD OF THANKS.

The undersigned wishes to thank
Undertakers Flynn & Mullen, the
Rev Mr. Elmquist, and especially
Miss Thomas, Miss Rudders, Mrs.
Rundgren, Miss Larsen and others
who attended his wife in her brief
illness. He also wishes to thank the
many friends, neighbors and stran-
gers for kind sympathy and flowers,
and those who assisted in every way
to help him in his bereavement
JOHN OSTERDAHL.
Be an adYertiser=1c. A word.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25
SWADE WINS 3 GAMES
OUT OF 5 FROM SCHMlTZ

William Swade, member of the.
Amicitia bowling team, won three out
of FIVE games from H. Schnlitz, of the
Kirby team, after last nights inter-
state League games at Pleasant
Plains.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25
Steamer Florida Which Sank The
Republic Sold To Settle Claim

come up in Brooklyn this afternoon,
when a master in chancery will sell the
Florida at her pier. This follows a suit
entered by the White Star line against
the italian line for 100000 damages
for the loss of the Republic.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25
CIDER BARREL LANDED
ON FAGGI0NE'S FINGER

Eugene Faggione, proprietor of a
store at Smith street, is nursing a
badly mashed finger which was hurt
when cider barrel slipped and fell
against an iron pole, catching his finger
between.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25

Henderson Brothers, contractors
for the central grammar school and
-
the Neville street school, expect to
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25

Specia! by United Press Wire.
New York, Feb. 25:-An echo of the
collision at sea between the White Star
liner Republic and the Lloyd-Italian
liner Florida as result of which the
Republic was sent to the bottom, will
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25
Will Begin the Neville
Street School Next Week

start the latter part Or next week.
Good progress has been made on
the grammar school building In Bar
racks street. The foundation is up.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25

Let want advertising take hand
in the next real estate deal you
make,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25
Court standard initiation.

One candidate was initiated at q
meeting OF Coart Standard, Foresters
Of America, laslt night.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25

The main snuff plant of the Americas
Snuff Company is located at Helmetta
in this county.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25

Have your Doctors prescriptions
filled at Sexton's. 20 Smith street.
4Shs2-25-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25

Lookout Committee to Meet.
The lookout committee of the Pres
byterian Christian Endeavor Society
will meet at the Office of Wilbur La
Roe tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25
5O2-2-25-26-27s

Rexall Cherry Juice for that
cough 25c. bottle at Sexton's
4s5-2e5-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25
NOTICE.

NUIICE.
At a meeting of the Board Of Dis
rectors of the First National Bank
of Perth Amboy, held February "a
1909, a dividend of four (4) pet
cent. was declared payable March l.
1903, on the capital stock, to stocks
27, 1909.
Transfer books close at noon Feb=
ruary 81, 1909. and reopen at nooH
March 2, 1909.
HARRY CONARD,
Cashier
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1909-02-25

Cottage Prayer Service.
The Swedish Congregational
church will hold cottage prayer
meeting tonight at 1880 O'Clock az
the home of Fred Lofvenberg, as
Brace and Homman avenues
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-12

a. the basis a. the June examination. 1903;
Orthography Reds Word Lessons (25e). Nay.
nard. Merrill Co, New York.
Composition Elements Of English Composition,
BY Gardiner. Kittredge Arnold ltD. CHM a Co.
Atlznta.
Reading Any standard author viii answer.
Arithmgtie--h ilus'a Standard t6tcl. Amurican
Book Company. Atlapta
English Orammar-l awton b. Evans (t0c. !,
American Book Company.
daaiiiatory-lirevard a Dennett's (6oc-l,
hinercan Book Company, and Fairbanks. u. a
W. "a Drew Co. 1acknonyille. Fia.
q. 8. Hlatory-Field's Grammar School ttO
American Book CQmpany
Goography- Red Nayo Natnral Advanced ai-25l,
American Hook Comuany.
phyaloinsy-c 1lonan's Elements Of (o0c.l. Ths
Macmillan "a. Atlanta. Ca
Civil Ooparumsnt- YoCuu,'s Civil Oogernmcni
~ FIorlda and he Uu3ed states usl, 3. o. fuini-
g "a Dei.and. Pa. and Boynton's School Civici
Ntl, Gina a %.
AIrsbra -lEHas's HiEh sshool 0D. Anersean
book Company.
Physical GcoEraphy- Maury-simona's ftl-1ol.
American book Compsny.
Aariculture John Frcdafiek Dnrrara fog
Sonlheru schooia t1te.l. Ths nacauilAa Ceapung.
Thsory and Practics Pr ~ eradas- ClaIisoo.a
kunagrlaeuu b. nagley ltl-1L fhs hacniliAn
Cclnpoag.
Ihsus hoaks nay b had e mot book dealers n
re tl4la. c fFurn ~ pahisbeu ~ NAH poEt-
paid. e. rocolpt cf priea
W.M HOLLOWAY.
"a STATE EuperIuiandent t'11Iit tnstruetion-
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-12
A New Post once.

The government has established a
post Office at the junction Of the Sea-
board with the Florida Central, four
teen miles east Of the city, TO be named
Capitola. The railroads have also
changed the name Of the junction from
Mays 10 CapitOla
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-12
Special Subjects at Sundays Ser
vices.

At Trinity Methodist Church, Rev.
FRA s. Patterson will preach in the
morning and evening. Morning sub
jet, The Work Of a Bloody Mon
ster."
In the evening he will present the
Saloon Keepers Side Of the Argu-
ment.
Special music morning and evening
You are invited. Come.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-12
BlG CONVENTION or COLORED
PEOPLE.


The thirty-eighth annual eommunica-
ton Of the d. w. u. Grand Lodge f.
& A. H., N. e. & u. Grand Chapter
r. A. h., u. Grand Commandry X. T.
and Grand Chapter G. r. s. Of the
State Of Florida, will convene IN ITALIA
hassee on Tuesday evening, the 23d Of
March.
Sessions to be held in Monro's Opera
House.
This convention will attract TO the
city about five hundred Of the mOs,
prominent eolored people Of the State.
The address Of welcome will be de-
livered by the Hon Francis B. Win
throp, mayor Of the city.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-12

The Reapers viii entertain FOR the
benefit Of the Methodist Church this
evening &C the home Of Mrs. r. ]. Eve
ans. Refreshments win be free, but
there win be q free win offering. Can
dy on sale
The following program win be rem
dered
"Minuet" ---.-..--------.---------.--
Miss Essie Long, Miss Williforo
Indian Serenade". --LOrena berestord
Miss Bly, Pickett
''Th0 Wasted Rehearsal" (Reading)
Miss Mary Baird.
Evening Sentiment" (yiOiin) --------
----------------------.Jules Fechner
Miss Ada Moor.
Invitation 70 the Dance" Weber
Mss Cebelle Warren.
Tender Ties" ALFRED Delburch
Miss Cora Henderson.
"Mammy's "Reminiscences" (Reading)
-------------------. G. Bunner
Miss Gladys Clark.
Hector Brilliante" ------------------
--.---.-----------. Homer IN Bartlett
Misses Mary and Halle Deat0n.
II Arise from Dreams Of Thee. ------
------------.-----------.B Bruno HUM
Miss Mary Murphree.
"RandO Brilliant" Weber
Miss Matte May Wiliford.
"a Sislerly Scheme" fReading) ------
--------------..-------H. G. Bunner
Miss bly, Pickett.
b-"BareaToie" Violin Paehe
Misses Snider and Partridge.
"Air de Ballet" -----------Chaminade
Miss Olivia Moody.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-12
Monthly Financial Statement
OF County Board Of Public instruction.
arsvp az Fto.fnA. f;otpfrr Oh IroN.

VI AAWItNN MRaNN W WV WNNNNN'Nt "
STATS 90 FtoarbA. COUNTY 90 LEoN.
Tallahaasos. PA, Marh l. isJa.
TO Hon. Henry T. Feikel CLERK Circuit Court;
slr-In compliance with section q chapter fg21
Laws 81 FLORIDA. W hereby hle with you the iol.
lowing itsfnincd financial statement o. at school
moneys rucgved, appropriation made and war.
rants Issued for che month ending tht leth day Of
feh a. d. 1907
REHABILITATION OF COUNTY FuNu,
l. Balance On treasury o. per laat
niatrIneul ..----... -. .---.. AsA-4,A
q Recsipta fof month aaite1siHed
hEfuin -.---ss...a. ss--s-sss- eieAasei
q Warrants Outstandine thia 49,
este s----..---a---s-s- Lists -. -.
4 Warrants optutandinE az pef,
lass reiott- ..---.s $50. ps,pt
3 Total Narrann drawn sh2
muuth - llemiEad hefeln... tola.u
g CssA IN handaof trtasareE us
date s--s...-s-.---.s 100000 eetlfeA =. -
GH. PATTERSON Chairman
n n EPPEa. surretary.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-12

Heuee 81 Teachsra Gzamlnoslah.
HEHRnY GIVE NOTCH THAT } VIII
he'd 81 examlnailon uleeF - Y nifoIla NAe.l-
inatian Laua u Fiurida a lallaha4etl 81 ~
liuna aIk. il1ol ior the ceTtilcallon of t1afetIa
White nrulIrnnln uin D. aaaIninrl "a tH1 tllI.
"a rsaalt CsieIse. ~ colorod applIrsrts a. ~
m - 80 ns.t epssiis tholn1titst u.lh
80 ~ SO IrEa SO uNref. mHai Nf411nI W
80 .It'r1nI ~ F0nI I.1Io' tIIIacl1I .1l IaI.
r.'I' ~ a. to c. g e. a1I'ef aes
rnukND A EprE4
sat,sIaientl q r.tI1 Inlllollloo ~ lrap
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-12

Come boys TO the Junior League
meeting Sunday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
IL is Boys Day in our League. Russell
Mickler will be the leader. Moseley
Collins, Milton Smith, Harry YanBrunt,
and Peyton Yon will assist the leader.
Temperance is the topic. The pastor
will give a talk. We will sing the
Saloon Must Co. and THE Fight Is
On" OF course al the girls must
come, II would not be q League meet
ing without our girls.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-12

The Tampa custom house has made a
most gratifying report for the month Of
February, which shows the largest re-
eeipts for that port for any previous
corresDondinR period
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-12

he 8sy visit Ms FashsF a. Horsshos
Plantation De- Reaching Amsriea.

klAntatleA oe tseleAtu. AAaNHlta'
Rome, March 5. Lloyd c. Griscom
is today spending his last day IN the
Eternal City ss American Ambassador
20 Italy.
His resignation came aa a shock upon
the diplomatic ''carriera" las they call
II here--tbe group Of men who devote
their lives to diplomacy and do not take
II Up a8 q pastimo because they want 70
see how Il feels 20 be called "excellen-
cy," OF 10 satisfy their wives ambi-
tions. OF these In the diplomatic ca
reer Il may almost be said that there
are only two among American repre-
ssntstiyes abrOad-Henry White, now
il Paris; and John W. Riddle, In ST.
Petersburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Griscom have been par
ticularly successful in Rome. They are
both young and charming, and they are
not too rich-iust rich enough and
when Il Is added that they entertain and
make Americans welcome the li8t Of
their virtues is quite long enough. So
that the fact that they are going away
has produced something approaching
CONSERVATION In the American colony.
Mr. Griscom Is a son Of Mr.. G. A.
GriscOm, owner Of the Horseshoe plan
tation in the northern portion Of Leon
county. RumOr has Il that he may
visit his father here on reaching Amer
lea.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-12

II you wish 10 spend apleasaut after
noon, then attend the mite box social0f
Trinity Methodist Home Mission Society
at the Mickler Boarding House next
Tuesday afternoon, March 18th, from
$3.50 70 O'clock. There will be an IN
teresting program rendered Of reclta-
tiOna, music and readings.
Officers elected recently by the Adult
and Brigade Societies win be installed
son.
fhe members viii please bring mite
boxes, and those not having boxes may
bring an offering. Money from the mite
boxes this quarter win 70 % The new
addition % The church.
An members are requested 20 bring
friend with them. 4 c0rtial inVilofIo1
Il extended 70 al members and lIieada
Of the Methodist church.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-12

Tourist travel % Florida ihs season
has been ten per cent greater than ever
before.
For lack 81 funds with WlIch CD pay
s4laries. the Hillshoro county bc1t4 81
education has beon Obliged a. dap
with the services 81 aiteea reach a.
A bond loSae win soon O. o1f 1afere
TIE citIHcga of Iamr1 fol thar ta IAc4t
t|cn lnFoIVInE re o1c1 |ae 81
ooo Coz peb'Ic imrro4e
TIE sthoonef Oe ~
t1'4ti 90 D. I Mi,h r| Is
lIn found r
me r E0
~
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-12

Mas Jessie Thompson, che charming
young lady friend Of Mu James g.
Glbbos. who has been visiting at the
Mannlon for several weeka past, re-
turned % her home In Spartanburg,
g., last Tuesday. This young lady Be.
came very popular while here and her
frlonda from ire Leon HOtolwont cat Go
the Mansion Monday nlaht b give her
4 surprise party. Bridge was played.
ard che fu4ernof presented implouiptu
DfI1tn fo ere moat Eurceaaful players.
Ihnee nrirea consisted 81 Beautifully
snnEe|d rln bearing ne scal 81 Elori-
~. he n1sl nflao zen Go Mro Relnelle
Hunt Ihs Second Do Miss Ibomp.cn ae
,he Eae q hooof
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-12

Last Saturday morning some Of [
lady guesta Of the Leon Hotel ent
tanned three tables Of bridge players
en- alligator" party. The sOuve
prizes and the score cards oil bore I
famous Florida reptile In efiigy. 4
frat prize Waa awarded 20 MTs. Jan
q. Gibbes, the others 10 Misses Jes
Thompson, Florence Soaring. Mrs. |
CART and Ex-Governor BlOxham. Pur
and waters were served
japanese Seed Cane For Sale, 81
per hundred, r. o. b., Chaires, Fla.
2.2t W. J. JoHNsC
Word has been received here Of
death Of Mr.. VIM. r. Green, OF
Louis, Mo-, which occurred a San 4
tonic, Texas, where be had gone for
benefit OF he health. Mr. Green '
TIE father Of Mrs. A. 8. Dzlslynski Z
Mru. w. N Lewis. both Of this Ct
and bad spent several winters Ia ~
ida. His remains were sent back %
Louis Cor burial While here last WI
ter Mr.. Green made many warm fFieI
IN Tallahassee, and AL extend SYM
thV 70 hiu bereaved family.
The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1909-03-12
WhatbDOingn the City
Y. h. s..

Planters are very active with their
farming operations.
Have you seen the latest and best
Belt Buckle at Chittenden & Cos.
Il. A. Perkins Is attending the Knights
q Pythiaa meeting 40 Miami, this week.
a new lot Of bracelets Just received
by Nicholson, the jeWeler. 3
William Horton, Of Minneapolis.
MINI, IL visiting bis sister, Mrs Or.
Butts.
Mr. Walter @. Bennett Is IN the city,
temporarily employed with the Holmes
Drug Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-02
Miss oIaspelI,s New story.

From 4. to Z.-Outcomo: Tat
Which Was Tough on The Girl DIi
Best for AL" is the rather long title
of Il clever short story in the October
number of the American magaziiI"
from the pen of Susan Glaspell, the
Davenport woman author of "Tna
Glory of the Conquered" The story n
young girl. her castles in the air. the
elimination OF her dreams when s.is
enters a dirty looking Chicago publish
ing house and how hat awakening 80
matter OF fact things and he world
were the making OF her. The story
sparkles with the originality of tho
author and is well worth The porusing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-02
AWARDS TO BE MADE
IN BOYS CONTESTS
Interesting Exercises Arranged for
Tomorrow at the Local
Y. Nj. {. \.

Tomorrow afternoon at 2:15 the B.
G. NJ. boys of the Y NJ. c. y. will hOll
their regular meeting. At this meet
ing the winners OF the track events
last Tuesday evening will receive the
prizes. The winners Of first places
will receive blue ribbon and the VIZ
ners Of second places will receive =
red ribbon. Frank Emig, who won the
most points. will receive watch fOO.
B. G. NJ. buttons will be given 10 the
boys who have attended four consec;.-
tive meetings. The newly elected OH
GERS will be formally installed. Tne
officers of the association promise L
very interesting ceremony. Clark =,
Gilman. physical director. viii address
the boys. and has chosen for his sub
ject "A Boy Right Side Up"
At 1 o'clock Z. d. Fisher of Milan
will meet with the members OF the
mems bible class.
Next Tuesday. Wedne 5day AMI
Thursday the association building VIII
be closed all day. and on FRIDAY ii will
be closed till Friday noon. This is %
allow the work of renovati1g and Re
pairing 20 so on uninterrupted so that
it may De completed in time for the
formal fall opening on Friday evening
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-02
REV. ]. |. VANCE Is
HEARD AT MONMOUTH
Rock Island Pastor Addresses United
Presbyterian Young Peoples
Meetin9.>

Monmouth. H.. Oct 1.-The interest
in the United Presbyterian Young Peo-
pies Christian union convention is IL
creasing. The attendance at d.
Shaw's address Thursday night filed
the large auditorium to Overlooking.
The exercises opened yesterday with
a report and address by the general
secretary, Rev. J. A. Burnett of this
city. His subject was: is the Young
Peoples Work Dying? No. Not Dying
but Only Entering Its Majority. II
will celebrate its 21st anniversary next
April. r. J. Miller. ID. d.. editor IF
the Christian Union Herald of Pitts
burg, gave an interesting talk on Tn
occupied Lives" In the home mission
conference addresses were made by
Rev. Homer Mcmillan of Atlanta. Ga,
and Rev. j. l.. Vance of Rock Island.
Last night Rev c. r Watson af
Philadelphia and Rev. w. z. McCul-
loch of Pittsburg made interesting adj
dresses. The convention will continue
throughout today
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-10-02
Why E,inal, Went.

Not long ago lieutenant I'm the
navy was ordered away on three
years cruise. The order had been
dreaded for weeks. and when Il came
the young wife. who was to be left in
a Brooklyn fat with Il baby and a col
ored servant. was in despair.
She controlled her sorrow very well.
however until the actual moment of
parting came. ard then she went as
though her heart would break. The
cruiser was TO leave the navy ward
early next morning, and the lieutenant
had gone to report for duty.
In the midst of her lamentations the
young wife heard a smiling and sob
bling in the dining room. and unon gIGnc-
ing through the door she saw Dinah.
the colored maid. rocking hor body TO
and fro in 4 chair ald weeping violent.
Iy.
why. D-D-Dinah. what's the mat
ter?" cried the mistress. You seem
to t-t-take Mr. Blanks departure as
much TO heart as DIDO"
"'Deed doesn't. Mis- ElLuk: deed 7
doesn't" sobbed Dirah. What am
bcderin. dis chile am de fac dat q
cullud GemmGn friend o mine am
gwine sail hisse'f on dat same ole
cruisah"'-New YORK Herald.