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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
PASSAIC VOTING TODAY.
Outlook Is Bright For Success OF
Commission Plan.


Passaic, n. J., July 25.-The special
election on the commission form of
government for Passaic Is expected to
bring out 5000 of the 1900 who voted
last fall. The outlook for carrying the
Walsh act are bright.
Business and professional men and
commuters are strong for the new
form of government. 1t Is conceded
that the First ward, the foreign quar-
ter, where there are 800 voters, will
roll up a solid majority against the
plan.
Many residents OF vacations will
come home to vote for the referendum
among them Mayor Bird W. Spencer
City Treasurer Harry j. Ketcham anG
Deputy City Clerk Gordon L. Seger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
GOVERNORS At
COUNTY FAIR
J President Van CIief to Get
Mayor to Attend.

William S. Van Cltef, president O.
the Richmond County Agriculture
Society, expects to call upon Mayor
William J. Gaynor this week to in,
Yfte him to attend the annual fair Of
Che society, probably on Friday, Sep
tember 1st- II Mr.. Gaynor accents,
E1daL VII b design 1
Dr. has named Thurs
fay, August 81, as Empire State Day,
He will in ali probability be accompa-
rted by Judge Parker. Mr. Van
Clief will begin to make preparations
this week for Governor Dix'R recep-
ton.
AS 1t has already been announced
that Governor Woodrow Wilson, OF
New Jersey, has accepted Mr.. Van
Clief's Invitation to be at the fair on
Saturday, September 3, great prep
a~rations will be made for the recep-
ton of that chief executive Of New
Jersey. Governor Wilson will b,
given a reception at first at the Rich
moEd County Country Club, at Don
gan Hills, after which he will be ia
ken to the fair grounds, where h
will make an address. 1t Is propose,
to have Governor Wilson come b
way of Perth Amboy, and across III
ferry to Tottenyille, where he will b
met by Mr.. Van Clief, with hi5 auto
mobile, and taken in 1t to DonGa
Hills.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
TOTTENVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Abrams,
with Mr.. and Mrs. William Winca-
paw, in the formers Ford touring
car, have gone to Athens, N. Y, for
a trip.
Mrs. Thomas Laird returned to
Manhattan yesterday after a visit
here.
Mrs. Charles Drake and son, of
Richmond Hill, are visiting her
father. John H. Sullivan, of Broad
way.
Mr. and Mrs. Collins and daugh-
ter, Miss Anna Collins, have return
ed from Troy, N. Y.
Professor George P. Allen and
family have gone to Styversant for a
few weeks. They went by automo-
bile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chester Cole, of Am
boy avenue, Richmond Valley, are
being congratulated on the arrival
of a son last week.
Fireman William Thomas, Of 101
Hook & Ladder Company, is on his
annual vacation.
Sergeant Frederick M. Shields, OF
the Ninety-ninth precinct, was yes
terday transferred TO the 171st pre-
cinct, Brooklyn.
Herbert Huntington, editor and
owner of the Staten Island Trans
cript, is Ill at his home in Amboy
avenue.
Bentley Lodge, Odd Fellows, met
last night. d.
Arthur Kill Council, Royal Area
mum, meets tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
LOST.
MISCELLANEOUS.

Store Fixtures-Counters, shelves,
All kinds of housefurnishings to
be sold at auction. H. Houser, Audi
forum Bldg, New Brunswick Ave.
22971-7-26-1t
simmel's Butter Nut Bread-fs but
one q~uality-the best; the best bread
made, suits the hard-to-please. Sc. a loaf
everywhere. 4-l4M&F
HAVE YOU ECZEMA-Try Derma-
phil, the homemade remedy. Best
on market. Has cured many. Ref
erences on application. Address Mrs.
Charles Davis, Matawan. N. j.
22880-7-21-1mo
For the Best Groceries-Go to s.
Mandel's, 202 New Brunswick
ave. 18557-2-10-1yr.
Advertisers--The great State Of North
Dakota offers unlimited opportunities
for business to classified advertisers.
The recognized advertising medium is
the Fargo Daily and Sunday Courier
News, the only seven day paper in the
state and the paper which carries the
largest amount Of classified advertising.
The Courier-News covers North Dako.
ia like a blanket; reaching all parts. Of
the state the day Of publieationj IT Is
the paper to use in order to get results
rates one cent per word first insertion,
one-half cent per word succeeding in
sertion; fifty cents per line per month.
Address The Courier-News, Fargo, N.
D. Soft
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
LIVE WIRE WAS DOWN.

A live wire Of the Richmond Light
and Railroad Company at AmbOy
venue and William street, Totem
Vile, about 4 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoOn, caused some excitement for
a time. PatrOlman H. B. Winant
guarded the wire until the arrival OF
the repair automobile from the pow
er house at Livingston. The wire
was one Of the big feed line that
passes through here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
REPORTS BOAT MISSING.

H. Gerbaulet, the n~ewsdealer of
Main street, reported to the police Of
the 99th precinct station, Totem
vile. that some one stole his twelve
foam done that he used se
q chief executive.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
ONE CENT WORD
Ten Words OF Less en- Cents
ZOE THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Films developed: Six exposures, loo.
Prints, sAx3M, Be; 2hx4h, Sbx3h,
sAx4A, 4ej 9Ax5h, 4x5, postals, DC
each.
James L. Braidwood, 273 High St.,
Perth Amboy, N. J. Sole agents for
John N. Lehrs, Woodbridge, N. Jp
h~igh-grade printing, developing and en-
larging for amateur photographers.
19660-3-25-1yr.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
Look for weekly real estate bar
gains, advertised every Saturday
Monday and Tuesday in classified
columns of this paper.
By
SHIRLEY & BLEW,
338 State Street,
Perth Amboy, N. ].
Office open evenings until 8 p.
m. Tel. 190-W.
-Four Family House-On tombstone
St, between New Brunswick ave.
and Washington st. Rent $4,000 per
month. viii sell for $4,000. New
six family house on Smith St, be-
tween Goodwin and Grace SITS. Rent
$4,000. Will sell for $500. Also 2
vacant lots on Smith st. between
Goodwin and Grace SITS. Will sell
for S1,700. M. J. Dinesen, 519 Am
boy Ave, city. 22898-7-22-25-27-29
Seven Room House-Now building.
Steam heat. All improvements.
Ready October LIST. Cash s400. Frank
L. Harrington, 1872 Lewis st.
22T70-7-18-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

Man-Handy with blacksmith tools.
Apply Best Mfg. Co., car Public
Service Electrical Co., at 700 a. N.
Wednesday. 22975-7-25-lt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

Wanted-Man to act as cook. Two
weeks, boys camp. w. O., care
News. 2296B-7-25-1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
HELP

Salary and Commission-Paid a good
man to sell furniture and pianos.
J. d. and W. H. Norris, The Old Mill,
Keyport, n. J. 22e53-7-26-St
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

ANY AFFAIR, or happening, or CIR
cumstance which Is too small to
make o want ad. worth while AZ an
adjusting .orce is yco small 10 worry
o
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
HELP WANTED-FEMALE,

Wanted-Girl for general house.
work. Must be able to cook and
speak English. 45 Gordon st.
2~2963-7-25-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

Boys Wanted-About IS years of
age. Cable Works, Standard I'm
~derground Cable Co. 22893-7-21tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

Government Wants Employees
Write for list of positions open.
Franklin Institute, Dept. 2S4-H, Ro-
chester, N. Y. 22929-7-24-2mos
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

Wanted-Middle aged woman to do
light house work. ADDRESS 1000
Home, care News. 22962-7-25-5t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
SITUATION WANTs-MALE.

Experienced SaIesman-And collec-
tor, wants employment. Address
Box TAT, Fords, N. J. 22965-7-25-1t
Millwright = Machinist, carpenter,
electric power, transmission all
kinds mounting, new work. Long
experience. First class reference.
City or country machinist. 1856
Brighton Ave, city. 7-24-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

Lead Burners-At once, several first
class men for 6 lb. G per cent. an
timonial lead. First class men only
need apply. Goor wages to such. U.
S. Metal Refining Co., Chrome, N. ].
2~2928-7-24-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25
WEEKLY
SHIRLEY 81 BLEW,
1873 A STREET.
PERTH AMBOY, N. j.

33S STATE STREET.
PERTH ANIBOY, N. j.
8 room new house on Harrington
st. Price $1,000. VIII exchange for
building lots.
s room house, steadman Place.
Water, sewer. Price $1,000. Cash
$3.50. Balance monthly.
s roo house, Sayre avenue. Wa
ter, sewer. Price $1,000. Cash
5000.
Good 6 room house only S1.250.
Cash $500. Balance monthly.
9 room house, Commerce ST., near
High St. Only $1,700.
s room house, Market st. Water,
toilet, tubs. Price $4,000.
8 room house, Mechanic st. All
Improvements. Lot 60X150. Price
$4,000. Terms to suit.
8 room house and store on Wash
tngton St, only Ia blocks from
State st. All improvements. Lot
50x150 or will exchange for other
city property.
22912-7-22-3t
For SaIe-City lots on monthly pay
ments. Only $500 cash. M. H.
Madsen, 172 New Brunswick Ave.
1924S-3-11-tf-t.t.s.
EXCHANGE COLUMN.
VIII Exchange-10 pair Of pigeons.
What will you give. Address E.,
care News. 7-22-6t
VIII Exchange-Mated Homers, al
SO young birds. What offer. Good
Stock" care News. 7-21-6t
Guitar Zither-In line conQII1On.
Cost $500. What is offered. Bar
gain care News. 7-21-bt
WANTED.
Store FiXtures-Counters, shelves,
All kinds of housefurnishings to
be sold at auction. H. Houser, Audi
torium Bldg, New Brunswick Ave.
22971-7-26-1t
Wanted-A partner In credit bus1-
ness doing good business. 1000
accounts. Willing to invest $500.
WIN oRPNA uAhby SaAc ANS"1f
22931-7-24-3t
LOST.
Lost-0n a Report car, Sunday
night, between South Amboy and
Perth Amboy, a pocket book contain
ing a sum of money. Suitable re-
ward If returned to News office.
22964-7-25-2t
Lost-Collie dog, white body, brown
head. Answers to name of
"Chang." Reward If returned to AL
fred Finlay, ISL Main St., Totem
vile, s.. l., N. Y. 22940-7-24-2t
Lost-Saturday night at Boynton
Beach. back comb with red, white
and blue stones. Finder please re
turn to Gardens Drug Store, 1876
Hall venue. 22939-7-24-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-07-25

3 room new house on Harrington
st. Price $1,000. VIII exchange for
building lots.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-20
THE WOMAN WON'T HANG
Mrs. Napolitano Receives the News That Her Sentence Has Been
 COmmuted.

Sault Ste. Marie, Ont, July 24.- Word that sentence of death had been commuted to life imprison- ment came as surprise to Mrs. Angelina Napolitano, held in the district jail here for the murder of her husband. Seated on the edge of her cot in the cell which she had occupied for the last three months, the woman, resigned to her
 fate, was sewing for her expected child. The message unnerved her
 and she fell to the floor in a swoon. The prisoner who had whispered
 the message to her summoned the
 iailer. With the aid of the matron
 he quickly revived her. Regaining
 her senses she fell to her knees, grasped the hem of the matron's skirt and kissed it, while tears streamed from her eyes.
 "I not be hanged; I not be hangedl" she fairly screamed in broken English. Finally, after much work on the part of two jail attaches, she again became rational.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-20
HO, HO! HA,HA,HA! IS IT FAT OR LEAN?
A. l.. Kirby, Weight Less Than oOO Pounds, Issues Def" to Lean Ball Players-Mayor Jones, Weight
 Over g, Comes Back.

For several days it has been plain that A. L. Kirby, who conducts a thriving business in the Harman block, had something unusual on his mind. His friends noticed that as he moved about he would suddenly square his feet and swing his arms in vigorous fashion, and then break into run, all the time staring in the distance as though at balloon. As he weighs some less than half a thousand pounds, it was feared this sort of thing would prove disastrous, especially if he should collide with some lighter man.
 But the cause is now plain. He is planning to for a day make his mercantile business a side line," or nothing at all. It seems that MT. Kirby believes he has some class as ball player. He has dwelt upon it for days, and at times imagined he was back in the days of youth and that he was "swatting the pill" un- til it floated away among the clouds, and then he sailed" around the bases, driven on by the plaudits of the frantic and cheering thousands. This thing couldn't go on forever, and so he issued a def to all the world to match himself and his team, none of which was to weigh less than 200 pounds, against any aggregation of leans" that could be corraled. Flourishing his hat in the air, he dared 'em to come on and show what they were made of. MT. Kirby might have gone on in this strain until he would have worn himself down to a point where he could have slept it off, but he happened to come in contact with Mayor T. R. Jones, and things began to sizzle.
 Now the mayor, you know, weighs fully 93 pounds-maybe a fraction over. But what he lacks in weight is more than compensated for in downright bulldog grit. He just can't take dare" and he laid aside mayoralty dignity long enough to convince Mir. Kirby that he had found a game" And now it's only a question of finding a place to play and naming the day.
 It has been suggested that this game be made special free at traction for the big August fair. President Scoggin may be depended upon to arrange for signing con- tracts when he hears of it.
 Ha, hal Ho hol The big show is coming soon.
 Wait for iti
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-20

The Kansas City Star remarks "Tt might as we'll be admitted that President Taft's Attorney General, MT. Wickersham. was selected with the utmost care"
 Evidently, yes. The same care with which Ballinger was selected, and to do much the same kind of work -defraud the nation out of it's own and turn it over to the big special interests--the Guggenheims and their ilk, to discredit and get rid of honest, earnest officials who stand for right and iustice--the square deal.
 Attorney General Wickersham was, naturally. a good friend and defender of Ballinger-and in the light of recent events, the best that can be said for President Taft is that he was "easyr-was fooled" Surely he did nothing but help push Glavis and pinchot, as some people thought, into oblivion.
 Then Wickersham prepared a great bill for the control of rail- roads, so rotten that congress tore it all to pieces and good men de- clared it the most nefarious meas ure, so far as the peoples interests were concerned, ever offered.
 Then the same attorney general joined in on a fight on Dr. Wiley, the government food expert, rec commenting his removal. As Dr. Wiley has for years fuoght a grand fight to protect the people of the nation from being defrauded and having their health ruined by im- pure and adulterated foods, thereby interfering with many manufac- lurers who have grown rich and arrogant through poisoning little babes and breaking down the health of nation, it was entirely in keep ing with the records that Wicker sham should be against him. Then. as a last showing. come the charges from another Wickersham chief delegate to Congress from Alaska. charging that the Attorney General has withheld criminal ac- ton against those guilty of coal land frauds in that country and has failed to act on direct information showing a bribery of officials by those interested in the spoilation of Alaska.
 Incidentally, it seems that Sec- retary of War Dickinson, resigned was involved in the same suppress sion of prosecution of those guilty of frauds-a always in the interest, il seems, of those trying to plunder the country.
 It is about, time, so far as a lay man can see, that Attorney General Wickersham joined his co-worker Ralliupar
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-20

buys from the middleman. The most tangible evidence he has yet received of the realty of rate regu- lation will be found in the volun- tary reduction in their charges just announced by the express compan- ies, the form of transportation companies with which the average citizens contact is most direct and frequent.
 This downward revision of rates, of course, is a consequence of the inclusion of express companies in the interstate commerce act ef- fected by the amendment passed a year ago. The voluntary reduction anticipates, but will not prevent, a sweeping inquiry into the reason ableness of express rates by the Interstate Commerce Commission whose effect may be still further re- duction.
 "Fhe new schedules are roughly estimated to apply to 90 per cent of the total express traffic of the country, and the decrease in many instances amounts to as much as 50 per cent, affording a relief for which the public will feel grateful It is a confession that was not need cd to establish that fact.
 Comparison with the cost oi other forms of transportation and the inordinate profits of the great express corporations long ago made that point clear" Benton county (Mo.) Enterprise.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-20
The Great Alaska Fraud.

The decision against the Guggen- heim's attempted seizure by ob- scured swindling of coal lands in Alaska, worth hundreds of millions of dollars, is vindication of the pa triotism and ability of pinchot, Gla- wis and others who could not be bribed to keep quiet and allow ex- Secretary Ballinger, backed by President Taft, to seize the lands by indirect fraudulent methods.
 When Glayis discovered the swim dle, he could not report to Secre- tary Ballinger because the latter would suppress it. So he made a report of the swindle direct to the President, expecting him to have the honor and intelligence to cause an investigation of the grave charges. The President promptly removed Glavis from his place where if he had been a grafter or coward he could have named his price for keeping quiet. Then Tafi wrote pinchot to take no notice of Glavis, and when Pinchot, instead of following the advice of the Pres ident, took the side of Glavis, be- cause he is man of honor, the President fired him from his place as chief of the Forestry Depart ment. Now every charge made by GIavis and sustained by pinchot is confirmed. What can he said for the President? The best excuse is that he is too stupid and easy-goine to protect the government interests And yet he is to be the next Repub- lican candidate for recollection, and there appears to be no opposition among Missouri Republicans to his nomination. Benton Co. Mo- En- terprise.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-20
To Reduce Rates.

One Of the meanest monopolies that ever cursed civilized coun- try is the express companies. For 30 years their rates have been ex- h0rhitant and any protest was treated with impudence or silence The companies, by bribery. kept Senator Tom platt, the president of one of the principal companies, in the senate, at salary of S30,000 a year. He combined with other swindling senatorial bribed agents, so no legislation could ever get be- fore congress. As there is a prom ise of an investigation of the ex- press swindles, the companies will make reduction of rates on August i. Heretofore when the Re- publican campaign poodle commit tee, national or New York, needed money, Platt was ready to start with big contribution, and promply put the other grafters under contribution.
 The promised reduction is an ac- knowldegment of extension for fifty years. We quote from the St. Louis Star:
 Unless ne IS farmer and ships stock, or is a migrant and ships household goods. the average cifi- zen doesn't come much in contact with the problem of freight rates. He pays his freight charges in the added cost Of the commodities he
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-20
A VALUABLE LESSON.

The farmer who continually cul- tivates his land during this hot, dry weather is the man who will har- vest a big crop. Continual stirring of the soil keeps it moist. A few
 more dry years will enable the farmers in this section to raise a
 good crop on half the rain they
 have been used to.--Poteau News. The above is most valuable truth, and one of the fine features
 is that the Polk county farmers have not only learned the lesson, but practiced it this year to their great advantage. It was recognized by those who knew, that had the conditions that ruled during May and June this year existed in this country ten years ago, the farm CTS would have given up complete ly and much of the corn would have been lost. But they kept the ground stirring this season. the crop was carried through the dry time, and the rains came to bring it to ma turity in splendid shape.
 Deep blowing and thorough prep aration of the soil before planting, and frequent and shollow cultiva- ton afterwards is the secret of in- creased prosperity and satisfaction among the farmers everywhere.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-20
NOBODY SPARED
Kidney Troubles Attack Mena Men and Women, Old and
 Younu.

Kidney ills seize young and old. Come quickly with little warning
 Children suffer in their early years
 Can't control the kidney secretions
 Girls are languid, nervous, suffer pain.
 Women worry, can't do daily work.
 Men have lame and aching backs. The cure for man, woman or child Is to cure the cause.-the kidneys.
 Doan's Kidney Pills are for sick kidneys
 Have brought relief to Mena peo- pie
 Mena testimony proves it.
 Mrs. H. Nj. Ferris, 1901 s. Seventh street, Mena, Ark, says: q can strongly recommend Deans Kidney Pills, as several members of my fam fly have received relief from kidney complaint through their use. This remedy ilas certainty worked won ders. I was often bothered by pains across my back which made me bHtHh tiidL lily kIulieyS we're lOt HI normal condition. used a supply of Doan's Kidney Pills and they helped me, strengthening my kid neys and driving away the pains. do not hesitate one moment in en- dorsing this preparation"
 For sale by all dealers. Price soc. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, N. r.. sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's- and take no other. 2
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-20

When an intelligent advertiser is told that newspaper concern in a county of 10000 people puts papers each week into almost 1000 homes he sits up and takes notice. Then when he takes the pains to verify the statement, if he has any doubts, he gets busy to take advantage of the unusual opportunity. Advertis- CTS have that opportunity in Polk county, and visit to the office of The Star will make it clear to any investigator.
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-20
WHAT Wn.L TIE PEOPLE DO?

The England Democrat seems tC have gotten the idea somehow that men elected by the people to dc the peoples work are under some obligation to make good--to at least try to earn their pay.
 The following remarks about two men, both of whom want to be gov ernor of Arkansas, explain the sit uation pretty thoroughly:
 Attorney General Hal Norwood, who is a candidate for governor. only draws a salary of S2.500 per year, yet he is too busy in his office to neglect the work the people are paying him to do to go traipsing around over the state asking people to vote for him for governor twelve months before the primary.
 On the other hand, Congressman Joe Robinson, who is also a can- didate for governor, and who draws salary of S7,500 per year and % cents per mile railroad fare. has left Washington while congress is in session. and is now campaigning the state asking the people to vote for him for governor.
 If Attorney General Norwood can not afford to neglect the duties of his office while drawing salary Of s2.500 per year, and right here at home, and go out eiectioneering how can Joe Robinson desert his seat in congress with important matters to attend to, and drawing a salary of S7,500 per annum and 9 cents per mile railroad fare, and come home, hundreds of miles, f2 months before the primary and an noy the people of Arkansas for a year asking them to elect him gov ernor of Arkansas?
 If he vii not stay up there and
The Mena weekly star., 1911-07-20
CAR OF SLATE SHIPPED
From National Quarries-Part Roof ing and Part Mill Stock for
 NH at Leeds, Mo.

The first carload of slate form the National Slate Company's quar- ries east of town was shipped from Mena last week. This is not the first car of Polk county slate which has been shipped, but it is said to be the first really good ear. It was made up of about 50 squares or roofing slate and a half car load of mill stock, which will be taken to the company's mill at Leeds, Mo, where it will be worked.
 The slate was all of the gray variety. Morris Jones, the manager of the quarry, was here to superin- tend the loading.