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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
WOMEN SWEAR THEY
ARE "MALE PERSONS

SEATTLE, Jan. 13.-Approximately
1000 women have sworn they ara
male persons The form of vow
adopted by law for administering to
citizens the oath of registration states
that the person being sworn is a male
person."
1t has not been changed by legisla-
tive enactment, although women have
been enfranchlsed In this State. and
those taking part in the present city
registration have subscribed to an
oath tina makes them male pers ms"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
No Other Catgut Available for
Suture on Liner Out
at Sea.

NEW YORK, Jan. ia musical
master is not always a pleasing thing
aboard ship, but the fact that Captain
Agassiz, of the steamship Uranium,
plays the violin is largely responsible
for the saving Of the life of Ignace
Berasch, a steerage passenger, "a years
old, who was stricken with appendicitis
on the trip from Rotterdam.
The Uranium left Rotterdam on De-
cember 80. and onethe morning Of the
new year DIR. Joseph b. Connolly, the
ships surgeon, was called to treat
Berasch. He diagnosed the case as APP
pendicitis. DR.. Connolly cleared the
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
GET THEIR CITIZENS PAPERS.

MORRISToWN, Ian. 13EExamina-
ton for final citizenship papers were
conducted before Judge Alfred Elmer
Mills by United States District Attor-
ney John b. Vreeland yesterday. Papers
were granted as follows: Johann Breha,
Jacon Matinak, Joseph Korkas, William
Kacinavlk, Martin Serela. Joseph Ro-
manoviski and George German, all Of
Montville; Charles Ives, of Dover; John
Juhaszi, of Warrior; Andrew Lusardi,
of Madison.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
BULL DEHORNED IN TIME.

YORK, Pa, Jan. ia little fore
thought proved providentlal for Albert
Noll, of Arbor. this county, when he
decided a few days ago to dehorn a
bull which wal becoming savage. Yes
terday morning the animal charged
upon him, knocking him down and
savagely attempting to gore him to
death as he lay helpless. His cries
brought his sons, James and Lawrence,
who had some trouble in driving the
animal away.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-01-13
pLAINFIELD BANK TO BUILD.

PLAINFIELD, Jan. 1s.-The City Ma
tional Bank is about to enlarge its
quarters 10 meet the demand for more
room by acquiring the store in Park
avenue which has been occupied by
Charles T.. Vail for several years.
1t was sixteen years ago that the
bank purchased its present site at Park
avenue and Front street. With the
additional room the bank will have a
total Of eighty-e feet on Park ave
nue..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17
KEANSBUR6

The Ladies' Aid SocietySof the M.
e. church met at the home of Mrs.
Aida Watt yesterday afternoon for
a business and social session.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lankenan Ia UNI
der DIR. Hartmann,s ARE for pnetl-
moniR.
Mrs. Frank Seeley and daughter
Harriet are spending q few days at
Jersey City.
Mrs. Mary Ramsay, OF Jersey City,
Is the guest of Mrs. w. w. Ramsay.
What has become of our Gossip
Club?
Mrs. John Ferby is improving
nicely from her recent illness.
The many friends Of Miss Lillian
Ahearn, the former postoffioe assist
ant, were glad to receive a call at
the office from her yesterday.
Mrs. Julia Day is sick with grip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Randolph Thomp-
son, of Bridgetown, and Mr.. and
Mrs. William Thompson, of Long
Branch, returned to their home yes
terday after spending a few days
with James d. Seeley and family.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17
SERIES
OF SERMONS
KsYport Pastor to Preach
on "Modsrn Questions"
s,.,te, = 3. rvENINo NEws.

Special to tho EVENING VIEWS.
Keyport, Feb. 17:-BeginniHg
next Sunday evening and continuing
until the last Sunday in April, Rev.
William b. Compton, pastor of the
Reformed church, of this place. will
deliver a series of sermons on
Modern Questions one to be giv-
ZEN at the church each Sunday 9
ing.
The following is a list of the
topics with the dates they are to be
delivered.
February 1s-"Will the Old Book
Stand?"
February 2s-"Is the Bible Cred
ibIe?'
March 5-"Does the Bible Meet
Modern Needsf"
March 12-"Success."
March 19-"Christianity and
Commerce"
April 2-"Is Christianity a Thing
of the Past?'
April 23-"Is Christianity Man
Tyr"
April so-"christ the Climax Of
History"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17

CLUB AT
KEYP0RT TO ENTERTAIN
to she EVENING NEWS.

-Spsoias to she EVENING NEWS.
Report, FEB. 17:-The Wednes-
day Club was entertained by Miss
Julia Bisgaard at the home OF DR.. D.
E. Roberts, in First street, Wednes-
day afternoon: The program for
the afternoon was cards, the game
being whist. Miss Susan Brown won
q handsome embroidered liner
handkerchief as the prize for the
best score. Refreshments were
served at the close of the afternoon.
Those present were Mrs. Thomas
r. Rosevear, Mrs. Horace s. Bur-
rowes, Mrs. George H. Conover,
Miss Daisy Burrowes, Miss Susan
Brown, Mrs. Richard Burrowes,
Mrs. clifford B. Aumack and Mrs. N.
H. Rosevear.
The next meeting will be held at
the home of Mrs. T. r. Rosevears
Wednesday afternoon, March 1.
The club is planning an evening re-
ception to be held some time this
month,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17
kEYP0RT
CASES BEFORE
JUDGE FOSTER
Many Sentences Imposed
Snd Pleas Taken.

Freehold, Feb. 17:-Joseph Con-
over entered a plea ofsnon vult to q
charge of stealing one chicken from
Sarah Magfll's coup In Locust drive,
Asbury Park, before Judge Foster
here, yesterday. He was released In
suspended sentence. Conover was
arrsted by the Asbury Park police
or February 10.
Henry Richards, coIored, convict
ed last week Of holding up John Du-
vail, a Fort Hancock soldier. at Red
Bank, on January 10, and robbtng
him Of $27, was sentenced by judge
Foster yesterday to two years and
six months In states prison.
Joseph Este]l, the youth who
pleaded guilty to entering the sum-
mer home Of William d. Ripley, at
Belmar, on February 6, and stealing
a suit of clothes, was released in the
custody of Probation Officer Ramsey
this morning. Ex-Judge J. Clarence
Conover spoke for Estell. He de-
clared that while the boy is not in a
condition that would warrant him to
the state insane asylum, he is never
theless mentally weak. EstelTs
mother has been dead five years. His
father declared yesterday morning
that be intended to take his son west
to a farm next spring.
John Lees sentence for convic-
ton of atroclous assault upon Rosso
Goldman at Asbury Park was laid
over till next Thursday on the ap-
plication of his counsel, Harold Nc
Dermott. .
zibIin Baird pleaded not guilty to
charges Of assault on October 1 last.
One was on Thomas Spies and the
ether on Cornelius Spies. He was
released In $500 bail for trial Feb
ruary %.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17
LITERARY SOC.
AT MATAWAN
Patriotic Program b Ar
ranged ter Nsxt Meeting.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Matawan, Feb. 1.-THE Matawan
Literary Society Will meet at the
home OF Mrs. "A. b. Henderson We'd
nesday evening, March l.. 1t will be
known as a patriotic meeting. Fol-
lowing Is the program:
Roll call, society, quotations on
Patriotism.
Music, Miss McCheeney.
Patriotic reading, Miss Mabel
Brown.
"How does the Celebration of the
Birthday of National Heroes tend to
Patriotism" Mrs. A. B. Henderson.
HUw are Holidays Celebrated in
Foreign Countries?" Mr.. 9. Wardell.
Quartet, MI. Simpson, Miss G.. M.
FAIRY, Frank Simpson. Miss l.. john
ston.
Question, Whom do you consider
the truest patriot our country has
KNOWN" society.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17
NO ACTION ON MAIL SUBSIDY

House Committee Members Fail to
Agree on Administration Measure.
Washington, Feb. 17.-A1l signs now
point to the failure in the house of
the administration ocean mail subsidy
bill. THE measur passed the senate
by a majority of one.
Five members Of the committee on
postoftices, among them Representa-
tive Nehemiah Sperry Of Connecticut,
are unable to get to the capitol owing
to Illness. Mr.. -Sperry, who is favor
able to the measure, is critically Ill.
AS he is more than eighty years of.
age, doubt is expressed that he will be
able to attend another meeting of the
committee this session. The tndiea-
tions are that the bill will not be re-
por6d.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17
BELFORD

M. Secore, who has been spending
the past few weeks at Paterson, re-
turned home yesterday.
The Jolly R~etainerH," a new So
cial club OF town lately formed, was
entertained at tie home of Mrs. Gar
srett Les yesterday afternoon. Mrs.
Elwood Runyon gave a reading on
Lincoln, after which a dainty lunch
o was served. Next Thursday at
ternoon the club will meet at Mrs
Catherine Lobsen's.
The Fisherman Association will
hold a meeting Monday evening
February 20, in Johnson's hall, al
s F. M. A large attendance is de
sired.
Frank Yarnall and Albert Runyon
were at Perth Amboy yesterday.
The fourth of the series of dances
given by Bedford Dramatic Club, was
held last night at Yards hall and
was a huge success.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17

NOTES OF ISI BAPTIST
CHURCH Ar kEiPORI


bRcGNHtE ~
Keyport, Feb. 1.-THE ordinance
of baptism Will be administered at
the Baptist church next Sunday
evening at z 30 oscloeksby the pas
tor, Rev. A. w. Hand.
Quite number Of our men belong
to the hose companies and were at
the fire last Sunday morning, but
they did not miss the Sunday school
at $3.50 A. Nd. The attendance
reached 161.
Our ffttle folks are making q fine
record at Sunday school. The be-
ginners, department numbered TWEEN
ty last Sunday. There were fifty.
four juniors, primary and beginners.
At a special meeting of the trus-
tees held Monday evening last sever
al items Of important repairs were
provided for.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17
GARDEN PARTY
Be REPEATED
Storm Kept Many AWAY From
Ksyport Church Event
so.c.o, = IN. NvwNrNa NEWS.

specfal to the EVENING NEWS.
Keyport, Feb. 17:--The Garden
Party held in the lecture room of st.
Johns M. e. church, at South Key
port, Tuesday night, WIS a complete
success, an exceptionally fine pro-
gram being presented. Refreshments
were served to all present.
The affair took so well and SO
many who intended to attend were
kept away by the weather, that 1t
will be repeated on the evening of
Friday, February "A. The admis-
sion will be the same, fifteen cents,
and includes the entertainment and
refreshments. Souvenir flowers and
ice cream will also be O. sale and
the indications are that this will ex-
coed the former one.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17
LAST TRIBUTE TO RYAN.

Prominent Figures In Roman Catholic
Church Attend Funeral.
Philadelphia, Feb. 1.-THE body of
the late Archbishop Patrick John Ryan
was entombed in the crypt beneath
the. high altar of the Cathedral of st.
Peter and st. Paul In this city, fol-
lowing funeral services that were i'm
posing and In keeping with the dignity
Of the high Office held by the departed
metropolitan.
1t was one of the greatest, funerals
eve held in Philadelphia. Practically
all The prominent figures in the HER
archy of the Roman Catholic church
In the United States participated In
the elaborate service.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17

The surf theatre opened last
Tuesday evening and Is playing to
crowded houses at both afternoon
and evening performances. The
noted baritone singer, James Smith,
of Hackensack, sings at each per-
Torrance, and is loudly ~applauded.
Miss Gilmore Rappleyea presides at
the piano in a manne seldom
equaled. Keyport is glad to have a
place In town where a high class
moving picture show and illustrated
songs can be seen and heard. D. d.
Echart, the owner, will conduct this
house on the same lines that made
his Hackensack house., the Bijou, a
great success at that place.
Miss Elsie Baur, of Keyport, is
spending a week at the home Of Miss
Gertrude Schroeder, in Kearny aves
nue., Perth Amboy.
Mr.. and Mrs. John G. Sehanck, of
Main street, spent yesterday at Tren-
ton.
Mrs. Harry p. Disbrow. of West
Keyport, spent Wednesday at the
home of Mrs. Thomas Doran, at Mat
avian.
The Saturday night whist club will
be entertained at the home of Miss
Florence M. Armstrong, in First
street, tomorrow night.
Willard Maloney, of Long Branch,
is visiting at the home of his uncle,
James Flynn, at West Keyport.
The insurance claims of o. G. Boz
gardus, who owns the building oc-
by Matthias Pease and Jonn
John Templeton, in regard to the
IRE last Sunday morning, were adj
last Wednesday. The Bogar-|
ius building will be rebuilt immedi-
ately and as soon as 1t is finished
will be occupied by Mr.. Peage, as
heretofore. He will have a COM
,lete set of new fixtures. Mr.. Tenn
moke, which capas through a brick
gall into his step. shis st9ea
damaged by the oder.
Mrs. Bud Vaughn, one of the local
,ost Office force, will start on a vaca-
ion tomorrow night. While away
will visit relatives In Freehold,
Asbury Park and take a
trip to Massachusetts.
A new pipe organ will be installed
in St. Johns M. q. church, at South
Keyport, in the near future. The
expense will be covered by a idona-s
ton from Andrew Carnegie and the
remainder by friends Of the church
this vicinity.
The Keyport Ministers Associa-
ton will meet at the home of Rev.
A. w. Hand, of the First Baptist
church. corner OF Third and DiWis-
ion streets, tomorrow.
The sewing circle of st. Mary's
Episcopal church OF this place, will
meet in Keough Hall tomorrow
morning.
Ladies' Night was celebrated in
the rooms of the Century Athletic
Club last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17
CAUGHT IN RAID AT REV
BANK; FINED 500 EACH.

Freehold, Feb. 17.-Everitt
Grant, OF Asbury Park, and loretta
Heiser, Of Ocean Grove, pleaded
guilty to adultery at Red Bank on
December 26 last. before Judge John
e. Foster, here, yesterday, and was
fined 800 each and costs. Grant is
employed by Layton and Preston,
Wholesale fruit and produce men of
Asbury Park. He and Mrs. Heiser
were arrested in a raid led by Ches-
ter A. Haines, a private detective, on
hotelpin Red Bank. Grant is a
ried.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17
NO EQUITABLE HEAD CHOSEN

Directors Adjourn Without EIectinu
Successor to Late PAUL Morton.
New York, Feb. II-The directors
OF the Equitable Life Assurance soci-
ETY. at their regular meeting failed to
selectsa successor TO the late Paul Nor
ton as president.
Under the provisions OF the charter
the vice president In the absence OF
the president, Judge William A. Day,
therefore, will remain for the time
being at the head of the society.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17
WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER ILL.

Exact Condition of Financier's Health
Kept Secret by Family.
New York, Feb. 17.-William Rookie
Teller, brother of John D. Rockefeller,
is reported to be seriously i'll at his
home.
Mr.. Rockefeller, 1t is understood,
is suffering from pneumonia, but his
exact condition and the length of time
he has been Ill cannot be learned be-
cause Of the extraordinary efforts of
the family to keep his illness secret
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17
MATAWAN

Mr.. and Mrs. william G. Bedle
will entertain the Scientific Domino
-Four tonight at their home in Broad
street.
William Thompson, of Keyport,
was a Matawan visitor Thursday.
Herbert r. Brown started on
Tuesday for a trip through Florida.
He will visit several of the principal
cities and also Cuba before return
ing.
Columbia Council, Jr. %. U. "A. M,
will have q smoker this evening.
Refreshments will be served and a
good time Is expected.
A new motor will be Installed in
the factory of the Leavitt Manufact-
uring Company to take the place OF
the engine which was destroyed in
the recent fire.
The Matawan Board of Trade will
meet tonight at Cartan and Devlin's
store.
A chicken supper was given
Thursday evening at the home of
Reuben simmons for the benefit of
the Second Baptist church. The
supper Is an annual affair and is
prepared and served by Mrs. Reuben
1t was we'll attended and
enjoyed by those present.
The Matawan Whist Club was en-
tertained Tuesday evening by Miss
Hilda Schanck, of Keyport.
There ere about 100 persons
present at the Olive Grange dance
Monday night. 1T was a success
both socially and financially.
Mr.. and Mrs. Decker were sur
orised Tuesday evening by a number
If their friends, the occasion being
Mr.. Decker's birthday.
w. r. CARTRIDGE, the present pro-
of the Aberdeen Inn, has
old his interest to Arno Knuecht, of
Mr.. Knuecht will take
ossession next Thursday.
B. K. Eskeson was a New York
isitor for several days this week.
Mrs. Thompson, formerly of Mat
van, nov of Asbury Park, was a
[atawa2 visitor Thurs6ay
Misz Nellie WAitloekk@ wGiesnter-
iii a few friends at cards teels1
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17
INTEREST FOR FIRE
COMPANY At BELFORD
'pee,ar to ~. EVENING NEWS

Bedford, Feb. 17:-That the town
is alive and Interested in the effort
to organize q fire company for the
protection OF U homes and prop
erty is no idle dream but fact, and
through the columns OF the NEWS
another invitation to attend the pub
lie meeting in Yards hall Saturday
evening, February 18, at 8 O'Clock,
is extended to all citizens who are
interested. Let every one turn out,
we need and want your support.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17

"Do youinot feel at times remarked
the freside critic. that realism ran be
carried too far ON the stageT
"Yes." replied the tragic actor, with
d sigh. "The last man | was working
for did IT. He wanted to pay us all
on in stage money
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17
Ahsantminded.

"Butterf1nger Is awfully absentnind-
ed"
"What is his latestT"
HE was driving a nail and ham
mered his thumb. He howled and put
the nail in his mouth and tried to
ding his thumb on the fioof."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17
MONMOUTH COUNTY
SURF THEATR RE
KEYPORT, N. j.

Latest productions in life motion
and Alustrstedsepgs.
1000 feet of pictures at every per-
fornanccs
q sfowssevey Evening 7:r5 2. M.
Matinee Daily at 3:Is E. M.
Saturday Matinee ago 2. M.
Admission Evening l0c
Matinees Children So
ssYsu Mast Coin the Surf to 8sint the Swim
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17

A $500 Hazelton Piano shipped to
me by mistake will be sold at a real
bargain, T. Reganss piano store,
next to Mansion House, Keyport.
12727-n-17-f2
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17

The cheapest place to buy a Piano
Is at Z. Ragan's, next door to Man
sion House. Keyport.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17

Miss May Anderson will entertain
a few OF her girl friends this ven
ing. 1t Is to be a might gown
party.
Mrs. w. b. Duncan is visiting in
Philadelphia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-02-17

More than 20, 600 people In this
read TIE EVENING NEWS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-30
\ Rare Autograph.

A gA06O N0SV6SAPUs
 "What Is the most expensive auto eraph you ever sold?'' inquired the rs. porter.
 'SThat of Thomas Lynch, Jr.," an swered the dealer. The reporter looked perfectly blank Never heard of him. !" hs confessed.
 "Well, he vas a signer of the Decla- ration of Independence. He signed 1t as proxy for his father. who was III at the time. Soon after he went to sea end was never heard of again. Nov. autographs of Declaration signers ars much sought by collectors None ap- proach in rarity those of Thomas Lynch. Jr. In fact. so far as know. there is only one in existence.
 This is afhxed to an autograph lettee addressed by Lynch to George Wash ington, which lends 1t additional value It was owned at one time by Jared Sparks, president of Harvard college. Subsequently 1t passed to Thomas Ad, dis Emmet. from whom bought it for the sum of $4,OO0. sold 1t to Au- gustin Daly. who was a keen auto graph collector for s4.:nn Later Elm. met reIn.n,,>d of l.itin. t',. autograph 10 from his possession and secured il from .n.iy fnr SI.115' l'r"sentii.. a afterwuiu :n ,hn i.r.r,x library. New York, where ii ss uow .philadelphlo Ledger.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-30
YOUNG DUCKS.
They Have No tastinctive trRpStse ts
 Enter tt%e Water,

They Have No tastinetive trRr<slse ts
 Enter the Water.
 It has turued Oxt. under the search. tfis -MperiurentxSkrn of receNs years, ttl1t much that <sN have supposed to tse instinct in a2imals is nSs instinct at all For exaxzple. the yonng duck pess, es to have sso instinctfve impulse to enter the water. does not recognize the element by sight and is, dn short. M precisely the same situation as . chick until. by happy chance, it gets its legs wet. Wet legs, however. and the lift of the water on the body at oace start up the swimming reaction. Gnd away sails rAe duckfing. as chick eEs and children do not.
 The chick, on its part, has a definite Instinct to peck at any small object that catches it's eye That taxes care of its feeding. Hut the chick has no corresponding inetinct to drink and weuld die of ttln:st before 1t would recognize water by sight alone. Drink ing it has to learn for itself by peck. ing at dewdrops or spots of light on the surface of the water or particles at e,he bottom of its cup. Even the hen contrary to general belief. proves to have no fnstincti~e fear of the wa. ter far her offspring. A hen that has raised q few broods sf ducks and seen them saake to the water becomes, highly distressed when a subsequent hatc.h of chickens do not swim. In fact. henS have been reported under these cir ..umsfa nree to lead thefr clicks to fhs watessid~ and push chem in.--1Gc Ciure4 Ns~azine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-30
t1e Studied II.

H. Rider Haggard in "A N,nt+s .i.- Erimage" te.Ns this anet'inie:
 "When l WIS q soaring human boy my father tts>k Me ui. the Rhin'' hv boat with the hope and exI*"'uti"n that my mind would Ne improved by contemplating its lovely and hist",tc banks. Nearylng Of ,his feast very soon. I slipped dawn to the cabin tt enjoy oue more conrenlal, that of Rob inson Crusce' But some family trai tor betrayed me. ard, protesting ever with twars that l t1a,ed views. l was dragged to the deck again. l have paid 6 thalers shouted my justly in dignalt paren. as he hauled me nr the steamer stairs, for you to study the Rhine scenery. and whether you like tt or not. yoang man. study 1t ycs chaU7"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-30
HOSPITAL TREATMENT
OFFICE TREATMENT.

minor ailments little conne
  Ii our expense
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-30
NESTS IN GULF WEED.
erssding Place of the Flying F.sh la
 ths SArgasso Sea.

erssding Place of the Flying F'sh in
 ths Sargasso Sea.
 In the middle of the north Atlantic there js an Arex Of comparatively still water uiillost equal to continental Europe iu extent and uMre or less covered with noatiny sea weed. It was Inown IS the Mar de Sargac0 to Co iunauuS ahu the eariy navigators and Is the Sar:asso sea of modern geog. rapher:;.
 ln.. uDatiny seaweed was formerly supposed lo have grown uear the Ba. uuuia aud Florida sbores aud to have drlfteL to it's present position. 1t is now, however. known to grow and propagate itself where 1t is found. In It are founu globular masses of weed containing 6sh eggs and known a 6sb 0agts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1911-04-30
He WAs the 8amo Man.

\ prominent merchant of SheAesA recently accosted q gentlenan oa tho street with:
 Good morning, MT. Johnson. How . coal todayT'
 "Well," responded the other. '1 am not much acquainted with the coal market, but can ascertain the price If 1t will accommodate you"
 q beg pardon" laughed the uaer. chant "I really thought yea were Nr. Johnson, the coal dealer. Yos N certainly resemble him."
 A few days later the merchant e1. tered tram car and. seating himsel1 beside a gentleman, exclaimed heartily:
 Well, MT. Johnson, I'm glad to rec. ogntze you today. l made laughatis ' mistake one day last week. I mistook another man for you and, addressing him very familiarly. asked how coai < was. He looked amused and replie1 that he did not know much about coal. but would inquire if 1t would accom- modate me. Then looked at him and saw that he was 8 perfect stranger It really was laughable, MT. Johnson, but he looked 50 much like you"
 "Yes," responded the gentleman. / looking more amused, and am thas same party again"
 The merchant recognizes no u2ors coal dealers.-London Tit-Bits.