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The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

transportation and trade in the territory
Immediately affected. The commission
argues, however, that the canal need not
be undertaken until the excellent rail-
road facilities now in operation shall
show signs of congestion or failure 10
take care of the traffic offered as freight.
The new branch railroad into George
town, connecting closely with the ter
minal of the Chesapeake and Ohio
Canal, has obviated one of the hin
ORANGES to free transportation which
formerly existed, and under present ar
rangements traffic is moving very freely
between the two cities.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25
In True Democratic Spirit.

Perhaps the American people, being
mainly descendants of the sturdy men
who achieved independence in I776, ex-
pect their President to touch elbows
with the holiday crowd, mingle with
the Sunday school children in their
Christmas festivities, and in other ways
demonstrate that he is just like all the
rest of US.
At the same time we are fortunate
to live in a country where the ruler
does these things.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF.
Political Situation Seems Drifting
Back to Ante-beIIum Conditions.

Political Situation Seems Drifting
Back to Ante-belIum Conditions.
From the New Orleans Picayuns.
In national politics the people are still
talking Of the same old parties that rose
up with the great political revolution of
fifty years ago, which eliminated In the
war Of secession. There were then the
Wing and Democratic parties. and there
were Northern Wings and Southern
Wings and Northern Democrats and
Southern Democrats.
There was no feeling between the two
parties that could have brought on war.
1t was powerful antagonistic sectional
feeling growing out Of the wealth OF the
South and the lack OF wealth Of the
masses OF the North. The South grew
its great crops of tobacco and cotton and
exported them largely to Europe for gold.
The farmers Of the West, growing wheat
and corn, did scarcely more than live
comfortably. There were few railroads,
and the cost Of transportation Of their
products left them little profit, and in
Kansas they burned corn for fuel, be-
cause It was cheaper than wood or coal.
New York and st. Louis got rich trad
Win In6 0OuIn LneduS Oh water
transportation, but, as a rule. the North
ern and Western States that depended
chiefly on agriculture regarded the South
with dislike and hostility, and 1t was
chiefly in the Middle West that the anti
South feeling grew up. and 1t took form
in the organization that afterward be-
came so powerful as to dominate the
country and bring on a terrible war. The
conflict over slavery was not entirely
a moral and religious affair.
The South had more than 10000 slaves.
which were property that not only per-
formed all the agricultural labor in this
section, but were OF such value that they
could be turned into cash at need. Out
Of these conditions grew the movement
against slavery, which. while it was not
capable of causing war, was adopted by
the Republicans and became an impor-
tant factor in the war which finally fell
upon the country.
The Republican movement drew into IL
every influence that was in any way
hostile to the South, and in 1856 put a
Presidential candidate the
field. and was defeated, but growing In
power all the time, in 1860 the Republi-
cans elected Lincoln and dominated the
country. The old Wing party went out
of existence entirely, and the Democratic
organization resolved itself into an OPP
position to the Republicans.
Apparently We are coming to something
OF that sort again.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25
APPLES IN VIRGINIA.
A Great Orchard Industry Has Been
Developed in the State.

A Great Orchard Industry Has Been
Developed in the State.
Prom the DanTiIs Register.
The town Of HarrIsonburg, in the CEN
ter Of q great orchard country, is prepar-
ing to entertain the Virginia State Hor-
ticultural Society. a great and growing
organization OF orchardists, chiefly those
engaged in apple culture. The meeting Of
the society, which is also to be the occa-
sion Of an exhibition Of horticultural
products, will be held on January 10 and
II. The Rockingham society alone has
about 100 members. That county in 1910
produced and marketed 1000 carloads of
apples, but the crop was somewhat d.
unfinished this year by reason Of the late
frosts. It is predicted by men familiar
with the industry and who are in touch
with its rapid development that in an
other decade the apple crop OF that coun-
ty alone will exceed 1000 carloads. This
will mean in increase Of nearly 100 per
cent year.
What Rockingham is doing In orchard
planting and apple production many
other counties are also doing on a scarce
ly smaller scale. Many OF the counties
OF Piedmont and Valley OF Virginia and
the mountain region Of the southwest are
developing the industry almost IN the
same ratio as Rockingham. This enor-
nous apple production Is significant of
nothing II not OF the large profits to be
CLEANED therefrom. The product OF Vlr-
ginia orchards is sold at lucrative fig
ures, and many OF the finer grades are
exported and sold What these Northern
Virginia and Valley counties have done
ana ara doin0 can bA done in the conn.,
ties OF Southern Piedmont. Along the
foothills of the Blue Ridge the finest
varieties Of apples may be grown profit
ably
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25
ON CHRISTMAS DAY.

It's
now the
lime for
Christmas trees,
mistletoe and holly:
sleigh-bells ringing DER
the breeze, and everybody
Jolly; the children all will eat
their I'LL of turkey, sauce, and
candy, and mother will be sure to
have the paregoric handy; relatives and
friends will come to pay their annual
visit
and
swear
by all
h
saints
above
that
everything's exquisite;
gifts to make to
every one nd
that's the very reason
I save the ones they
give to me; then give
them back next season.
-Llppincott's.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25
NO HARD TIMES IN U. s.
stephen FarrelIy Confident of Bust
ness Revival.


From the New York Telegraph
Good times prevail In the country, &C.
cordlng to Stephen Farrelly. Of the Amer
lean News Company, and he Is IN a posi-
ton TO know what he Is talking about.
Mr.. Farrelly said in the Mail: Every
where the story is one OF renewed ac-
tivity and general confidence. The only
suggestion OF depressing influence Is
in the disturbance OF legitimate corpora
ton trade"
Which means that the demagosues of
Congress, who are hazing business men
and trying to make out that big cor
porations have in some fashion violated
the antitrust law, are the real disturb
ers Of conditions, the ones who threaten
the internal prosperity of tho country
II business men could be assured that
Congress would not NEEDLE with them
or their AFFAIRS, but would settle down to
the legitimate business Of the nation.
there would be no question OF a eontinu-
ance of good times.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25
OF INTEREST IN WASHINGTON.

From the Milwaukee Free Press.
A lost key for a Washington govern
ment building cost the United States
1900. The same thing. only q little bit
different. has cost many man his wife.
From the Newark IN. ~ Star
Vandals in the Capitol at Washington
mutilated battle painting. Now, II they
had only taken an ak to some OF those
statues in the chamber OF horrors under
the dome!
From the Harrisburg Telegraph.
Persuade Bryan to stay away from
the national convention and the Presi-
Dental race Is half won."" says Wash
ington correspondent. Fine! Now, all
the Democrats have to do IL ind some
body to persuade Bryan.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25
A susxestion.

From ths Bristol Wal Hsald-cOmisr.
A Pennsylvania man who advertised
for wife," according to The Washing
ton Herald. received so many replies
that he has determined to stay single"
An the replies must have coma from
South Carolina
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

A Boston man has offered a reward to
any one who can prove to him that the
earth is round. 1t will be difficult to
prove anything to a person who has
doubts on that subject.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

If the members of Congress would
legislate on other matters as rapidly as
they make provision for getting their
pay in advance, they would get through
considerable business every day.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25
THE RUSSIAN TANGLE.

From the Florida Tmes-Union.
The Russian tangle is a matter Of
diplomatic knouts.
From the Elmira Advertiser.
Sorry We did not ask Russia to send
over some Of that Siberian snow for
Christmas before we quit speaking.
Prom the Des MofDes Capital.
Russia has plainly violated the terms
OF the treaty OF 1882. but to tell her so
would be undiplomatic Besides, It might
hurt business.
From the Bristol wal Herld-oourier
The American eagle thinks Il can
scream as loud as the Russian bear can
growl
From the Kansas City Tines
The statesmen in Congress feel that
they can afford TO be absolutely fearless
in dealing with Russia. There is very
little pro-Russian sentiment or influence
In America.
From the Harrisburg Telegraph
Russia decided not TO be offended when
she found we really meant II.
Esun the Omaha Bs@
Russia has not az much as given one
characteristic erunt 70 show thai 4
knows the treaty IL ahrogated.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

The woman in Middletown, N. Y, who
has already married three men named
Smith may one day be able to compete
with the United States Senate
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

1t will afford US small comfort to have
the tariff on wool reduced at the season
when we are resolving never to wear 1t
again,
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

The headache and the dark-brown taste
are apt to indicate whether a party has
been indulging unduly in the wrong kind
Of Christmas spirit.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25
ALITTLE NONSENSE.

A LITTLE NONSENSE.
THE TREE.
A
Green
Affair at
Home we see; none
Other than the Christmas
Tree. You recog-
nize the same,
l wis.
Is
In
Shape
About like this.
Uncle Pennywise Says;
I'd rather make people happy at Christ
mas than envious.
Caught Dad.
"a merry Christmas, Wombat. But
why are you limping?"
That pestiferous boy of mine set q
steel trap for Santa Claus
A Clever Idea.
What did you receive for Christmas,
Mabel
An automobile
Didn't get that in your stocking, did
you?"
No; but father was very thoughtful.
He poured a few drops OF gasoline into
my stocking instead"
Christmas Morning.
Rub-a-dub, Rub-a-dub! Here the gay
With a fanfare of trumpet and beating
of drum.
Rub-a-dub! Rub-a-dub! To its bold
leaders, call
Goes the brave little troop down the
length of the hall.
Rub-a-dub! Rub-a-dub! What is this
that they see?
In an unguarded nook stands a great
Christmas tree.
Rub-a-dub! Rub-a-dub! There are no
foes to foil;
They have charged on the tree and are
sharing the spoil.
A Christmas Row.
What is the trouble between you and
your wife,
Just the usual Christmas trouble.
Seems spent 90 cents moro on my fam
lily than she spent on her family"
No kissing.
Miss De Style is angry with me, but
can't help it,
What happened?"
Her pug dog was under the mistletoe
and failed to take the chance"
My Dense Friends.
I gaze upon my Christmas gifts in
sad and contemplative mood. And in this
wise realize how little I am under
stood.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

A Chinese dictionary is said to have
II 900 characters. That is more than have
been attributed to our most famous SIM
plified speller.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

There are a lot OF kids who will never
forgive Willis Moore for not providing
snow for Christmas.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

We are deeply grieved that the Presi-
dent ignored all of our good advice about
early shopping.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

It depends on the meaning of the
phrase whether or not the mail carriers
want to see a falling OF of Christmas
presents.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

George Willis Cooke, of Boston, says
women should do the proposing. What
woman, If she could help it, would ever
propose TO be a Cooke?
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

Those parties who are to attempt to
fly around the world need not worry
about what will happen to them after
the trip is over.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

James K. Hackett has married his for
mer leading lady. She will probably
continue to do the leading.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

If the progressive constitutional con-
Vention of Ohio should adopt the initia-
tive, referendum. and recall, it will
congratulate itself that it is beyond the
reach of the Presidential veto.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

1t is hoped that nothing has occurred
recently to shake Champ Clark's faith
in Santa Claus.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

Mayor Shank has been able to locate
at least a few props of the high cost Of
living
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

1t is not at all surprisiA g that the
Burr brothers finally got stuck.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

Persia must be grateful to the United
States. for is she not sending our Mr..
Shuster back to us?
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

Peace on earth will never arrive while
South America is on the map.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

From the Harrisburg Telegraph
Russia decided not TO be offended when
she found we really meant It.
The Washington herald., 1911-12-25

Russia has not az much as given one
characteristic grunt 70 show thai Il
knows the treaty u ahrogated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-09
TIDE AND WAVES
CAPTURE WHALE
Biz BoWhead Sperm Cast on
Atlantic City Beach.

Atlantic City, N. j., Oct. "a sixty
foot whale, weighing seven or eight
tons, churned the sea into a foam off
Fourth street, ocean side. as 1t strug-
gied desperately to get free from the
shoals, into which it had been carried
at high tide by the waves. Water
went up thirty and forty feet In spray
as it whipped the sea with sweeps OF
its tail, and for three hours, while the
tide was falling, hundreds OF people
anxiously watched its dying struggles.
Surfmen from the government sta
ton rushed their craft into the water
and cautiously ventured to close quar-
tiers, frequently being driven away as
the whale sent up geysers OF spray.
They lowered closely until 1t weak
ened in its fight for liberty from the
grip OF the shoals, which every hour
was making more difficult its escape.
1t was several hours before the cap
tive surrendered, and the government
crew roped the body and anchored 1t
to the sands to prevent the sea at high
tide from wrestling their prize from
them. Low tide enabled the throngs
to crowd about the whale and photo
graph 1t.
1t was pronounced to be a sure bow
head sperm whale, whose oil Is valu-
able.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-09
INTERSTATE MAIL BY AIR.
Thousands at St. Louis See Aero His,
tory MAIDS.

Thousands at ST. Louis See Aero His
tory Made.
st. Louis, Oct. 8.-Despite the cold
thousands of people lined the Missfs-
sippi river front here and coongre-
gated on the Eads and Mckinley
bridges spanning the river and saw
Hugh Robinson make aero history for
twenty minutes.
For the first time he carried United
States mail from one state to another
(Missouri to Illinois,. Besides he was
the first aviator to rise from water
here and the first to fly both under
and oyer all the bridges spanning the
Mississippi at this point.
His operations in his ~aeroplane ex-
tended from a short distance above
the Merchants bridge, North st. Lou
Is, to the Free bridge. South st. Louis,
and return, covering fifteen miles.
Facing the wind near his starting
point. he touched water for the sixth
time, steered toward the levee at mod
crate speed and landed within a foot
Of the spot where he had started.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-09
TRANSFERS OF
REAL ESTATE

Several transfers of improved
property were reported today by
Shirley & Blew. the State street
agents. Ole Nelson has sold a house
and two lots in Brighton avenue to
Thomas J.. Connolly, for investment.
The plot includes 169 and III
Brighton avenue and 1t is said two
more houses will be erected there.
John H. Ling. an inspector con-
nected with the custom house. has
gold bis psEopssr1tg ct IS7 BRIGHTON
will continue to reside there for the
present.
Charles X. Stevens has sold his
Jefferson street tract, near State
street, to w. C. Wright, who will re-
side there.
Katherine Burke has purchased
the property owned by Esther Els
berg in Washington street, near
Park avenue, and will take up her
residence in her newly acquired pos
session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-09
ONE KILLED IN AUTO CRASH.
Chauffeur Loses Control, and Machine
Runs Against Pole.

Egg Harbor, N. j., Oct. "a large
touring car stopped at the corner of
County road and Philadelphia avenue,
and the occupants hailed Arno Schade
and told him to notify the authorities
a New York machine had been wreck
ed and the driver killed.
Schade Immediately reported the
matter to the police, and an ~investiga-
ton was made. 1t was learned the
chauffeur who was killed had lost
control of the machine and it crashed
against a telegraph pole. One of the
occupants of the auto, said to be A.
Morris, a Philadelphia lawyer, is re
ported to have been 80 badly injured
that he will probably die. There were
others In the car, among them Morris
father, who was also hurt.
The car practically was demolished.
The police here say at the time of the
accident there was a heavy fog, and 1t
is believed this caused the chauffeur
to be confused and lose control Of the
car when 1t was rounding a sharp
curve.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-09
MATAWAN

The Choral Union was invited to
the home of Mrs. Niedlinger, Satur-
day evening, to a marshmallow
roast. A fire was made in the grove
surrounding the house and every
n expressed themselves as having
a jolly time. After the roast they
were invited into the house where
bountiful refreshments were served.
Under the auspices of the Ladies'
Guild of the M, q. church, Mr.. Lip
pincott will give a lecture recital In
the church on Wednesday evening,
October 18th. Mr.. Lippincott's re-
cital will be 1.-THE Story of Jean VAL
JEAN" and he will be assisted by
Mrs. G.. M. Collins, soprano, and
port; and DIR. Herbert e. Williams,
of Red Bank, tenor.
Arthur Stillwell spent over Sun
day with his aunt, Mrs. Matthews, of
Metuehen.
Mrs. William Rodgers attended
the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Car
rigan, Friday, at Boston.
Mrs. John Van Braekle and
daughter, Villa, are enjoying a two
weeks vacation visiting in Brook
Ign and Asbury Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick P. Lum,
of Brooklyn, spent from Saturday
until Monday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Brown.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Lippincott, ST.,
of Ocean Grove, are spending a few
days with their son, Rev. B. G. Lip
pincott, Jr.
Miss Bess Fury entertained the
IS. @. D. club Saturday evening.
Frederick Shock, Jr., of Spring
Lake, and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank An
tisell, of Perth Amboy, were Sunday
/ guests of Mr.. and Mrs. M. Shock.
Mrs. Fl. HI. Longstreet entertained
a few friends at tea on Saturday af-
~ternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gensler, OF
] New Brunswick, who frequently visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Sickels, have
returned from touring Europe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-09
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CRYING FOR HELP
Lots OF it In Perth Amboy, But Daily
Growing Less.

Growing Less.
The kidneys cry for help.
Not an organ In the whole body go
~fdelicately constructed.
Not n SO important to health.
The kidneys are the filters OF the
blood.
When they fail the blood becomes
foul and poisonous.
There can be no health where
there Ia poisoned blood.
Bachache Ia one OF the frst indica-
tions of kidney trouble.
Il ia the kidneys cry for help.
Heed It. .
Deans kidney Pills are what Is
wanted.
Are Just what overworked kidneys
need.
They strengthen and inyigcrate
tho kidneys; help them to 40 tneif
work.
Read the proof from q Perth Am
boy citizen:
MRS. Frank w~orrell, 101 Com
merce street, Perth Amboy, N. j.,
Esavsi II found Doan's Kidney Pills
very satisfactory and l take pleasure
In recommending them TO other kid
ney sufferers. ! got this remedy at
eeamaa's drug store, when suffering
from severe palms across my back
and kidneys and It's use entirely rid
me of the trouble. l have not had
any need OF a kidney medicine
since"
For sails by all dealers. Price so
cents. FoHter~MlIburn Co, Buffalo,
New York. sole agents For the United
States.
Remember tbs name-Doan
aHd Ease IS other
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-09
KEYPORT

Matthias Pease and son., George
Pease, left yesterday for an extend
ed trip to Baltimore.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Anderson,
of New York, were the guests of Mr..
Anderson's father, Dewitt Anderson,
over Sunday.
William A. Tilton is spending a
few days at Gettysburg.
The Thought CLUB will meet this
evening at the home of Miss Nan Nc
Kinney.
Germond Hyer, of Jersey City,
spent yesterday with his father, Cap
tain John Hyer.
Martin Mexican, who has been
the guest of his father in Church
street for several days, returned to
his home In New York Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Simmons, of
Jersey City, were Saturday and Sun
day guests with relatives in town.
Frank Cottrell, of Jersey City,
spent Sunday with friends in town.
Captain Peter Durrea is suffering
with a sprained wrist and bruised ell
bow as the result of a fall while
aboard his boat the latter part OF
the week.
Mrs. John Hyer and daughter-in-
law, Mrs, Morris J.. Hyer, r visiting
Mrs. Flyers daughter at Lee, Mass.
Emily Sproul, of Trenton, was the
Saturday and Sunday guest of rela-
tives in town.
r. o. Walling returned home from
Boston, Mass, last Saturday, where
he attended the annual convention o.
the Rexall Drug Company.
Miss Marion Roberts, of Trenton
was the guest of relatives In towr
over Sunday.
E. Goldsmith engaged several Ital
ians yesterday to dig a cellar II
| Front street. Soon after the worl
was started a large crowd blockadet
the sidewalk and Mr.. Goldsmith wal
obliged to stop his Sunday work, !
is said that the borough Officials
comneIled- him to-discantlnnA~Ih
| WIN DA 0uha1S
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-10-09
HIGHLANDS

George WilIhyde, who acted
special officer for the Patten
dock during the past summer
accented a position as eonductofss
the lines Of the Jersey Central III
ton Company.
Mrs. e. J. Miller and dauEhtarxa
this place, have returned from Sof
Amboy, where they attended
wedding OF Mrs. Millerss daHgh1
last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Truman IA. Jar6l
of Philadelphia, r the gIseats
relatives in town for a few days
Miss Edith Moore, OF Trentonas
the guest of friends in town q
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Jenkins
Jersey City, r visiting relatives
town.
Samuel r. Underwood. III I'M
ark, Is in town for o few days
Miss Edith Runyon, OF NeW Yn.
is q visitor In town.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Mason
New York visitors Saturday
Rev Thomas Husss pastor ~ y
M. e. church, delivered two x
lent addresses yesterday from
pulpit of his church to large
gregations.
Harry N. Johnson. Of the
firm OF Johnson and JenkinsOn 1
in New York on business SatuTd
Several new houses are hi n
struction in various parts OF
town. E.sSHz
G. v. Johnson, Of this pe
Wayne Coldwalden. manager
johnson Drug Co. store
Bright, made a trip to New
last Friday.