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Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
HER TENTH

Miss Claire Solt, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Irwin Solt, entertained a
number of little guests Tuesday in
honor of her tenth birthday. Among
those present were: Dorothy Nc
Cullough, Alma Anderson, Marion
Floersch, Mary and Emma Meshrow,
Jeanette Garretson, Eva Richards,
Gladys HulsiZer and Gertrude Wal
tiers. The young people spent the.
afternoon with games and music and
after refreshments. returned to their
homes in the early evening with
memories of childhood's happy hours
that time will not soon efface.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
REV. A. {. ELMQUISI
RETURNS FROM EUROPE

Rev. A. f. Elmquist, pastor of the
Swedish Congregational church in Cor
don street, returned home last night at
ter having spent the past three months
in Norway and Sweden. During his
stay in Europe he visited his home
which he left several years ago to come
to this country. He spent some time
in Stockholm and other principal towns
and cities in both countries.
Mr.. Elmquist came over on the steam
ship Adfiatic that arrived in New York
Wednesday. He had a pleasant voyage
and enjoyed the trip both over and
back. Mrs. Elmguist, who has been at
the home of her parents in Springfield,
Mass, during Mr.. Elmquist' S absence
arrived home last week. Mr.. Elmquist
will occupy his pulpit on Sunday as
Usual at both morning and evening ser
vice.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
QUINN AND OWENS To
DIES MONIES MEETING

Delegates to the sixteenth bien-
NAL convention of the United Broth
erhood of Carpenters and J~oiners,
which will be held in Des Moines,
Iowa, left by the Lehigh Valley rail
road today for that city. The party
will reach Des Moines tomorrow and
on the return trip after the conven-
ton will stop ver at Chicago and
Niagara Falls.
In the Jersey delegation will be s.
L. Cole, George NJ. Hoffman, Rich
ard Schultz, Charles Hausette and
G. e. Ward, of Newark; A. ]. Will
liams, of Orange, and Samuel Bot
terill, of East Orange; j. r. Cos
grove, of Elizabeth; James A. Gal
lagher, of Hoboken; John R. Bur-
CESS, of Jersey City; Arthur A.
Quinn and Owen Owens, of this city,
and David Petrie, Leonard Stalk and
Fred Weber. of Paterson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
FORMER RESIDENT SEES
A BIG CHANGE IN CITY

Mr.. and Mrs. William Slaight, of
California, are spending several
months in this city at the home of Mr..
Slaight's father in Water street. Mr..
Slaight was a former resident of this
city, leaving here fifteen years ago. He
travelled as far West as Denver. Years
afterward he settled on his own ranch
in California. When Mr.. Slaight ar
rived in this city he was greatly sur
prised at the progress made in the last
fifteen years and compared Perth Am
boy to any of the hustling towns Of
the west.
Mr.. Slaight said that one could not
look for any better Investment of his
money than by purchasing property in
this city and vicinity. Mr.. and Mrs.
.Slaight will remain east until the lat.
ter part of October after which they
will go to Death Valley California.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
LITTLE BOY IS PLACED
IN ST. MARY'S HOME

The little boy, known as Steve, who
was found in a destitute condition in
North Amboy, where he was living with
his grandmother, and in whom some pee
pie of the city took a great deal of in
%terest, has been placed in st. Mary's
Home at New Brunswick, through the
efforts of-Miss Widerstrom, of the city
charity department. The boys father
disappeared before he was born and a
short time ago his mother died. The
case was reported to the city authori-
ties and Miss Widerstrom took charge
of the case. The boy is two years old.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
OBITUARY
r. HESTER WARD.

Mrs. Hester Ward, widow of the
late Isaac D. Ward, died at 11:45
O'Clock this morning, after an Illness
of several months from a complica-
ton of diseases. Mrs. Ward. who
resided at 379 High street, was sew
enty-four years old. She was born
in this city September IA, 1886, and
has resided here all her life. Her
birthday occurred Wednesday. She
is survived by three daughters. Mrs
Alice Greene, of Maurer; Mrs. Har-
vey Moffett, of Plainfeld, and Miss
Agnes A. Ward, of this city. Two
grandchildren, Mrs. Albert Leu and
Miss Agnes Moffett. and three great
grandchildren also survive her. Fun
eral arrangements are being made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
FIFTH WARD DEMOCRATS
TO DANCE OCTOBER 22

Invitations have been issued by the
members of the Fifth Ward Democrat
lie Association for their annual dance
and reception which will be held in
Washington hall, October %. The com
mittee are arranging to, have some of
the most prominent democrats of this
city and county to be present and make
short addresses. On the arrangement
committee are William Hooker, Will
liam Fitzpatrick, B. j.. Mullen, William
P. O'Hara, Michael Fitzpatrick, Thos.
Connors, Michael Draper, Martin Moo
nan, Edward Morris, Patrick Dwyer,
Daniel Dwyer and Frank Loughlin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
Elaphant rhranndisa

The natives of certain portions of
south central Africa. says the Duchess
OF Aesta in Harper's Weekly. hook on
the death of an elephant as an event.
They attach in almost religious inspect
to it. "As soo as the animal staiked
Is stretched on the ground the
hunters climb upon the huge. still
warm body aHdSthere perform a dance.
gestieulating and shaking their guns,
accompanied by q sort of Iitany. in
which they extol the animal and his
qualities. his strength. his size. his
cunning; then they praise the skill of
the hunter. his prompt eye, his aecu-
rate shot. And this song Is just muir
INJURED, as If they were afraid that If
they raised their voices they would
attract the curse of the spirit which
has just left the animal and Is still
fioating round him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
Attn. WARD DEMOCRATS
PLANNING MEETINGS

A weekly meeting of the Fourth
Ward Democratic Club vas held last
night in its headquarters at Watson
avenue and Hobart street. General
campaign matters were discussed and
plans started for meetings to be held
prior to election.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
SHIPPING NEWS

Steamer Harold has entered port and
is being discharged at the American
Smelling & Refining plant.
Schooner Novelty has cleared from
this port for Halifax.
Schooner H. r. Silver has cleared
for Halifax,
Mr. R. r. Judge. general agent of
the Sewaren Realty and Investment
Company, is continuing the sale of
lots owned by that company at Sc
warren, for all of this week and until
next Monday. A very attractive offer
is advertised on another page of this
newspaper. g-16-ft&#
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
Elks Resume Social Session.

Beginning with tomorrow night,
Perth Amboy Lodge No. 1884, B. P.
0. Elks, will it's regular
Saturday night social session for the
members of the lodge. With the
social session that is held at this
time Chef Emmons, of the lodge,
under the direction of the house
committee, is planning an entertain
ment. There will also be the usual
collation. served during the evening.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
PEHSONATED CONSTABLE
AND PAYS a$fO FINE

Charged with i~mpersonating~ a con
stable Joseph Pashkash, of Keasby, was
arrested last night by Patrolman Kozs
usko. Pushkash, according to I. B. Es-
berg, who intereeded for him, went
on a rampage last night, and securing
Il pair of handouts from his landlord S
apartment, he boarded a trolley for this
city. He was fined $40.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
PEACH FESTIVAL MELTED s35. 90.

About $500 was realized from the
peach and ice cream festival held last
night under the auspices of ~thesHadies
Aid Society of the Grace English Im-
theran church on the lawn adjoining
the church in Jefferson street. The
lawn was illuminated with japanese
lanterns and the national colors were
used in the decorations. A candy booth
in charge of Miss Tina Nelson, assist
ed by Miss Elizabeth Van Deusen, prov
ed to be a great drawing card. Fol
lowing are those who had charge of
the tables: Mrs. Reading Fretz.
Misses Ellen Mullen, Mamie Shipley.
Mary Madsen, Florence Zwoyer, Anna
Dietz, Grace ~RaudenbusE and Augusta
Sandback.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
How Parchment Came to Be Used.

TOW FATG1H7sHt OAHs 10 Be Used.
When the literary jealousy of the
Egyptians caused them to stop the sup
ply of papyrus. the king Of Pergamos,
a city In Asia Minor. introduced the
use of sheepskin In a form called,
from the place of its invention, perga-
mona. whence our word parchment Is
believed to be derived. yeilum, a finer
article. made from calfskin. was also
used. Many of the books done ON vel
lum in the middle ages were tran
scribed by aaonks. and often it took
years to complete a single copy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
YOUNG LADIES CLUB.

The members of the Young Ladies'
Club will meet with Miss Helen Fitz-
gerald at her home in Fayette street
tonight. Plans will be discussed for
their annual dance and reception
and committees will be named. At
ter the business session a social
time will be held.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
CLAM A L

A clam chowder sale is being held at
the Home for the Aged in High street
this afternoon from 3 until 6 o'clock.
row morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
LADIES' AID.

A meeting of the Ladies' Aid So
ciety of the Swedish Congregational
church was held at the home of Mrs.
John Lovenburgs. in Neville street,
yesterday afternoon. After the short
business session, a social time was
enjoyed with refreshments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
ARRESTED LAST NIGHT
FOR BREAKING PAROL

Peter Smith, of 155 Paterson
street, was arrested last night by
Patrolman Calvin on a charge of
breaking parole, preferred by Pro-
baton Officer Charles civilian.
He was taken to New Brunswick to
serve the remaining four months of
a six-month sentence.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
sixth WARD CLUB
CHOOSES OFFICERS

Sixth ward republicans last night or
ganized the Alpine club and elected of
.fcers for the ensuing year. Magnus
C. Larson was elected president and
chairman, Alfred Thompson, secretary;
Paul Woitscheck, treasurer and MAIDS
Dinesen, vice-president. Twenty-three
additional members were taken in.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
POLICE NEWS

Soren Anderson was fined 81 This
morning on a charge of being drunk
and disorderiy. He vas arrested by
Patrolman Quinlan.
Patrolman Chris Hanson this af1
ternoon arrested Charles Huzinka
for alleged attempted rape.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
Proof.

I'm after the gas bill"
Gee, My husband forgot to leave
the eheek-he's just gone"
Are you sure he forgot to leave itY'
Yes: he told me so justas he went"
Cleveland Leader. 4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
Teachers Retirement Fund Meet.

superintendent of Schools S. E.
Shull will attend a meeting at New
Brunswick this afternoon to elect a
delegate from Middlesex to the state
convention of the Teachers Retire
ment Fund to be held at Trenton on
September "a.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
Low FARES no THE wEsr

PennsyIyania railroad. Tickets to
Rocky Mountains, Pacific Coast.
Western Canada. Mckee and South
western points on sale September IA
to October IA, inclusive, at reduced
fares. Consult nearest ticket agent.
or C. Studs. q. F. A.. 263 Fifth
Ave. New York.
~14Ss8-y 6-23
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
CITY BRIEFS

-galhalla Lodge No. 275, Odd
Fellows, held q meeting in Odd Eel
lows hall last night. A report of
the committee in charge of the re-
cent basket party was received.
The chiefs degree was conferred on
three candidates by Pc Ambo Tribe No.
65, Improved Order Red Men IN the
Jefferson building last night.
A date will be set at tonight's
committee meeting OF the Board Of
Aldermen for the inspection of the
automobile fire apparatus at Morris
town and Passaies
The Contts Electrical Company
is today installing drop lights over
the desks and counters at city hall.
"A meeting Of the Mite Society
of the First Presbyterian church
was held at the church yesterday az
ternoon.
Look at the prices Or things an
adyesed il today,s payer. If you
knaW values. and Iave4a ara tor
yuV curse, fhese prices wiz interest
YoS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
DANCED

The weekly dance of the Puritan A.,
c. was held in Kozusko's hall in Halt
avenue last night. Dancing to the
strains of the Puritan orchestra was
enjoyed by fifty couples.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
One Of Many.

Then you think you won no perma-
aent place in her hearth
I'm just a notch on her psrasol han
die; that is aIl."-Louisville Courier
Journal
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16
Laborer Burns His Feet.

A laborer employed at the Barber
Asphalt Paving works had his feet
burned at the local plant this morning.
He was taken to the city hospital for
treatment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16

Your achievement viii never rise
higher than your fats
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-09-16

II you ~ o r good ! advertiser
no mattei what your vocation ID
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ALL TIRED OUT.
Hundreds More in Sumter i'm the
Same Plight.

Tired all the time;
Weary and worn out nieht ana day:
Back aches; side aches.
All on account of the kidneys
Fust help them at their work.
\ citizen shows you how:
Mrs. w. \. Clyde, 219 e. Liberty ST.
Sumter, S. c., says: "I can highly rec
ommend Doan's Kidney Pills as they
proved Of great value to me. I suf-
fered dun, nagging backaches and
distressing pains through my Ioins
and the kidney secrctious contained
sediment and were scanty in passage.
did not rest Wei and in the morning
felt tired and languid. having but
little strength or energy [ finally
procured Doan's Kidney Pills a;
China's Drug store and since using
them I have been free from backaches
ana my kidneys are normal.
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-AIilburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for tbe United
states.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other. No is
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n Pleasant Entertainment.

On Tuesday afternoon at 5 O'Clock
the members Of the Ladies Aid So
ci"ty of the First Methodist church
We're pleasantly entertained by
Misses. Eulah and Ida Reames. at
their home about three and half
miles from town.
The ladies met at four o'clock at
the home Of Mrs. Knight and were
driven out to their destination, where
delicious watermelon, boiled peanuts,
and fruits We're served most bountiful-
ly.
Those who enjoyed the hospitality
OF the Misses. Reames were: Mes
DANES A. B. Stuckey, H. Hood, Beau
mont, Vogel, NJ. ]. Michaux, Knight,
\. 5. Brown, and Miss Hattie Philips.
Poetry is the natural language of
all worShip.-Madame de StaeI
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DR.. Geo. w. Dick,

1T. LICK opened the ball Tor the
legislative aspirants with one of his
famous jokes although this was a
new one. All Of the candidates were
discussing and agreed on good roads.
local option, education. and the care
of the old soldiers. He told of his
record in the Legislature. and of his
work in securing the reformatory at
Florence, the alcohol plant 1T George
town, and Of the asylum invcstiga-
ton. He dWelt at some length on the
asylum investigation and impressed
its Importance.
j. r.. DuIrC.
ThrdW bouquets at the town AMI
its people, spoke on finances, the need
Of good roads and the development of
rural schools. Mr.. DuPre favored
the extension of the jurisdiction of
magistrates, saving much work and
expense in the higher courts.
Hon. L. h. Fraser.
Mr.. Fraser opened With the Whis-
key question. He is a local Optionist.
Read paper as at previous meetings,
showing very fully his views on the
liquor question. Favored appropri-
atiOns for Old soldiers. Thought best
to build good roads when we learn
how to build them. Then will be
time enough. Agreed with Attorney
General Lyon as to decision in regard
to the Keeping Of whiskey for person
al use.
Mr. Fraser made his usual clear cut
speech, leaving no doubt as to his
views and platform.
II. Il. Belser.
Mr. Belser was in the campaign for
a defirite purpose, that of advocating
good roads. He explained his ex-
perience in the matter, being a real
estate man and having travelled ex-
tensively all over this country. Fa-
vored bond issue to build good roads.
Roads should be built scientifically.
He was With other candidates on 9TH
er questions being discussed. Favor
ed Torrens land system if put in
practical shape.
Hon. c. r.. Stubbs
Came next and made his usually
happy speech. Had introduced two
bills at last session, one was passed
and other now on calendar Favor
ed good roads and taking care of old
veterans. Told several jokes and
closed.
\. X. Sanders
Was introduced as candidate for
| the Senate. Said all were agreed on
| common platform. Had been four
times elected to the legislature and
was now on the board Of directors of
the penitentary. Reviewe ..- ..-.
record. Mr.. Sanders talk ... -lrr-
&nd to the point.
Senator j. III. CliftC-
Mr. Clifton began with eer1ra-,ie-
hut warmed up 10 his subject. Fa-
vored good roads. appropriations for
old soldiers, and was, and always had
been a local optionist. Told of work
in the Senate against Statewide pro-
hihition bill Did not think prohibi-
tion good far all localities. Women
and business men can do more TO
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Sbr G0(attbmm ana goutbron

The Sumter Watchman was found
ed In 1850 and the True Southron in
1856. The watchman and Southron
now has the combined circulation and
influence CT both OF the old papers,
and Is manlfestly the best advertising
medium In Sumter.
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prevent oVer-indulgence in intoxica-
ting drinks than legislation.
This closed the meeting, Magistrate
G.. r. DesChamps not appearing
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LARGE AND REPRESENT\TIkE
CROWD HEARD THEM.

Feature OF the Day Was Mr.. Levers
Defense of His Vote for II Tariff on
Lumbcr-In a Speech of an Hour
and a-IIalf lie Discussed the Tariff
Question and the Democratic Plat
form.
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N OF CE.
OF Primary Election, Names of Man.
ayers, Candidates TO File Expense
Accounts, Meeting of Executive
Committee.

Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing have been appointed man
ayers of their respective clubs for
the first and second primaries, to be
held on August 3Oth and September
18th, 1910.
Ward One-L. J. Brown, E. T.
Windham and J. NJ. Fogle.
Ward Two. P. Exum, ]. F.
Reid and d. f. Stoudemire.
Ward Three. D. Blanding. En-.
gene Stansill and w F. Flake.
Ward Four-W. Percy Smith, G.
r. Richardson and G. A. Brown.
Farmers-H. NJ. Spann, F. O. Jen-
nings, and a. p. Vinson, Jr.
ConcOrd-G. w. Mahoney, H. D.
Brunson, and j. B. Gordon.
Mayesville-R. ]. Mayes, sr., A. F.
Stuckey and B. c. Chandler.
Privateer-W. S. Lyman, Ed. Prit-
chard, and Willis Jackson.
Pisgah-John T. Watson. IT. NJ
Rogers and T. w. Hawkins, Jr.
Dalzell-H. A. Raffield, r. r. Jones,
and f. p. Scarborough.
Manchester-G. w. Geddings, H.
w. Pritchard and Blanding Ards.
T~i-i+---'T = w. VI Dor-=v
..o F.. g. 1-c-'-
H..ule ~ace---D. l.awn. G
". Young ana D. IT. - .,.a.
Ha."ar5'e "rue- Eo~ s.,e'.-r+ p
i,embert, %. Z. Jennings, anu j. r.
Philips.
Shiloh. X. McElveen, w. w.
Green, and S. H. Truluck.
Taylors--A. TT. Truluck, ]. H.
Mott, and ]. T. Mcneil.
Borden
Statesburg-
High Hills
Oswego-
Wedgefield-
Salem-G. w. Mcbride, ~ J. Boy
kin, and u. NJ. Boykin.
Earle-Harry Hodge. ]. H. Broad
way, and IT. H. Wells.
Polls Will open at eight O'Clock a.
m, and close at four o'clock p. m.
one Of the managers for each club
viii please call upon the undersigned
1t Sumter. S. c., on or before Satur-
day, August 2Sth for the boxes.
tickets, Instructions etc. Candidates
are notified that under the Act Of
the General Assembly they are re-
quirod u file an itemized expense ac-
count at the end Of the campaign and
before the day Of election with the
Clerk of the Court.
The Executive Committee will
meet at the Court House on Thursday
september 1st. at - o'clock m, to
tahulate the vote ana declare the re-
s,It.
JOHN IT. CLIFTON,
County Chairman.
S-19-1taw 2w. & w.
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ON Tuesday the candidates for
Congress. State Senate, House of
Representatives and county Offices
spoke at Shiloh. There were present
to hear them about two hundred and
fifty of the citizens of Shiloh and vi
cinity and the attentive hearing that
al the candidates received through
out the long drawn out session of
speech making was a striking evi-
dence of the intelligent interest that
the good people of Shiloh take in
questions of public interest.
The meeting was held in the grove
near the church and while the speak
ers held forth from the stand the au-
dience disposed itself at ease in the
shade of the trees and gave them an
attentive ear.
Mr.. John X. McElveen presided
and introduced the candidates, the
unoppOsed candidates for county of
flGss speaking first. They merely an
nounced their candidacy. thanked the
people for support in the past and
pledged their best efforts for the flu
turc. They spoke in the following
order: Supervisor II. NJ. Pitts Treas
urer Il. G. Wallace. Judge Of Probate
T. T.. Richardson. Auditor j. d
Wilder was not present as he had
been sent to the annual reunion Of
the Confederate veterans at Spartan
burg as one of the delegates from
Camp Dick Anderson.
Senator John II. Clifton, who is q
candidate for another term, said
that he always took pleasure in
speaking TO the good people of Sh!-
ioh who had been his very gool
friends and had supported him in
former years, for which he was pro-
foundly thankful. Four years ago
he had received all the votes cast at
Shiloh, save two, and he hoped to G."
even better this year. He tIen "c-
viewed his record in the Senate anl
House as the representative Of the
people Of Sumter county, covering
practically the same ground as he
di / at Privateer. He outlined his TO
sition on good roads. education ana
pensions for the old soldiers. AS to
his position or ''.u.. sislation he
nc. ,u". n. hal consistent
rr."rl u opposition 20 Statewide
'r.!'.'...0 'rt that it was Il
W.,'or # r."erd tuat it was
due 10 MIN that the matter had been
referred To the people of the coun-
ties for settlement He was not IN
favor Of drunkenness or intemIc or
ance, hut was opposed to trying to
force a stringent prohibition law up
on communities that were not in ia
vor Of such legislation and where
conditions and sentiment made it inn
possible % enforce such a law. He
told of his work i'm behalf Of IcgisIa-
tion To- prevent liquor drummrrs $50
liciiug trade in dry counties. how the
law was enacted i'm accord with his
vir'yS and that tho supreme court hal
sustained thc law. He also referred
go his work i'm bchplf of the people
io the matter OF insurance legislation.
as tNo result OF which the state de-