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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11

one day of the wonderful cures made
by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and decided to try it,
and 1t has made me a well woman.
My neighbors and friends declare it
had worked a miracle for me. Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
worth Its weight in gold for women
during this period of life. If 1t will
help others you may publish my
letter Mrs. NATHAN B. CREATION,
81 N. Main Street, Natick, Mass.
The Change of Life Is the most criti-
cal period of a woman's existence.
Women everywhere should remember
that there is no other remedy known
to medicine that will so successfully
carry women through this trying
period as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
If you would like special advice
about your case write a cOnfiden~
tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11
ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION
Richmond Temple No. 4
Has Big Affair.

The eighteenth anniversary cele-
bration of the instituting of Rich
mond Temple No. 4, Pythian Sisters,
in Knights of Pythias hall, Totem
Vile, last night, brought together
nearly two hundred members of the
order, including visitors from Mar
tina Washington Temple of Manhat-
tan, Calanthe Temple of Brooklyn,
Echo Temple of New Rochelle, and
Good Samaritan Temple of South
Amboy. At this time Grand Chief
of the State of New York Mrs. Grace
Robinson, of Schenectady, Supreme
Representative Mrs. Emma Nichols,
of Brooklyn; District Deputy Mrs.
George w. Dubois, of ~Tottenvtlle,
made an official visit. The following
past grand chiefs were also present
and took part in the ceremonies:
Mrs. LYDIA Palmer, of Brooklyn;
Mrs. Annie Forester, of Brooklyn;
Mrs. Melvina Coffin, of Brooklyn,
and Mrs. George M. Totten, of Tot
tenville. Most Excellent Chief Mrs.
e. J.. Lovetf presided and received
the grand officers and the many vfsi-
tors.
After a short business session In
the lodge room the members of the
local temple and their guests went
downstairs, where an entertainment
and banquet vas given. The pro-
gram included a sketch entitled ga
Royal Cinch," which was well rem.
dered. Following this the Banquet
took place. Addresses were made
by Grand Chief Mrs. Robinson, Dis
trict Deputy Mrs. Dubois and Grand
Mistress of Records and Seal Mrs
W. D. Frerichs. The latter, in hel
remarks, presented Mrs. Robinson
with a cut glass maple and Mrs. Du.
Bots with a cut glass comport. The
menu served at the banquet was one
of the most elaborate given here II
some time and reflects credit or
those in charge.
Richmond Temple was instituted
on April 10, 1898, just eighteen
years ago to the date, with twenty
eight members. At present it has {
membership of 1926, composed o.
seventy-six ladies' and forty-ninC
men,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11
DIST. DEPUTY
WILL VISIT
W. H. BadeIi Goes to Staple
ton Tomorrow.

District Deputy Grand Chancellor
William H. Bedell, of the seventh
district of Knights of Pythias of the
Domain of New York, will make an
official visit to Stapleton Lodge No.
262 tomorrow night at It's meeting
in Odd Fellows hall, that place. At
this time the third rank of the order
will be conferred on several candi-
dates. A large delegation of mem
bers Of Richmond Lodge no. 80, of
T~ottenville, of which the district
deputy is a past chancellor, will &C.
company him on this occasion. Be-
sides these there will be visitors
from the other lodges on the island
to greet the deputy. Following the
reception a banquet will be held in
the hall. The local delegation will
leave here on the $50 o'clock train.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11
CARPENTER IS
HURT IN FALL
William Baker Receives
Scalp Wound.

William Baker, forty-1ve years
old, a carpenter residing at Hugue-
not beach, had anarrow escape from
serious injury when he fell from a
seaffold on a new building that is
being erected on the South shore
boulevard near New Dorp. Baker,
in the fall, was rendered partly I'M
conscious but soon revived. 1t was
at first thought that he had received
a fractured skull and some broken
bones, but on examination by DR..
Jessup, of New Dorp, who was sum-
moned, 1t was found that the man
was suffering from a severe scalp
wound. Baker, who Is In the en-
play of w. s. Holbert, of Huguenot,
the contractor on the building, was
removed to his home. This morn
ir 1t was said he was resting easy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11
GRAN BURY

Miss Emma Mershon, daughter Of
Cashier and Mrs. George B. Mershon,
is spending her Easter vacation from
Smith College In town, and Is enjoy
ing motor trips and evening gaieties.
Miss Marion Bergen, of Prince
ton, is the guest at the home of w.
r. Silvers.
John B. Perrine Is making extern
sive alterations and improvements to
the Bergen property he recently pur-
chased in Main street.
The w. C. T. U. will meet Thurs
day, April 13, with Mrs. William f.
Perrine. The subject is "VWhy We
Oppose Home prescriptions of Alec
holic Tonics." The leader will be
Mrs. Walter H. Ravens.
Rev. Adolos Allen Is making a Wis
it with friends in Williamsport, Pa.
Miss Sadie Appleget is entertain
ing Miss Stella Van Derveer, Of Day
ton.
At the meeting this week of Apol-
,isfPA 15f hsEEsa " f%f fsntts5?afb o ON nsns
Mershon, Raymond Wicon and
George Peppler.
Miss Bastedo, OF Kingeton, has
been substituting as teacher In the
Cranbury high school during the ILL
ness of Miss Mary Apologize.
Mrs. r. L. Mcdowell and Mrs. w.
H. Johnson were Weekend visitors
In Philadelphia.
Mrs. A. 8. Cole Is making an ex-
tended visit with Rev. U. G.. Habe-
man and family in Atlantic City .
t~s Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Van Dusen,
Of Matawan. are visiting Elwood Van
Duseu and wife.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11
STATEN ISLAND NEWS
FOUR GENERATIONS AT
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Storer, Sr., of
Beach street, Richmond Valley, had
a family gathering at their home
Sunday in honor of the seventy-ifth
anniversary of the birth of Mr..
Storer. There were four generations
at the celebration. An elaborate
dinner was served. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Storer,
Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Storer, Mr..
and Mrs. s.. A. Hubbard, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. G. Miller, Mr.. and Mrs.
George M. Totten and Master Nor
man Storer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11
TOTTEpV VILE

Misses Gladys Beauvais and Edna
Frances Johnson, of this place, at
tended the performance at Proctor's
theater in Perth Amboy last even
ing.
Mrs. Chris Fries and daughter
spent yesterday in Brooklyn.
Mrs. Robert Patterson and grand
children, Jeanette, Elliott and Ed
ward Quinn, of Brooklyn, are visit
ing the formers sister, Mrs. J.. F.
Bedell.
Miss Myrtle Dimock has returned
fro mBoston to reside here.
Major General Henry Hartman, of
nManhat+a-. ~tsst~A A~.s vs-eoraay.
A. F. Decker a In Manhattan
yesterday.
Miss Mary O'Donnell, of New
Brighton, visited her sister here Sun
day.
w. J. Herrel, of Manhattan, Wis.,
tied his father, Jacob Herrel, here,
last night.
Rev. Wilbert Westeott will hold q
farewell reception at the parsonage
tonight.
Cadets meet tonight.
Bentley Lodge, Odd Fellows, met
last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11

butteTrnfk. This did not do any good, 50
we took him to a hospital. He was treated
as al out-patient twice @ week and he got
worse, II anything. We then called in an
other doctor and inside Of a week the boy was,
to all appearances, cured and the doctor said
his work was done. But the very next day
It broke out as bad as ever.
I'VE decided that It could not be cured
ard must run its course and so we just Kept
his arms bandaged to his side TO prevent his
tearing his flesh. We left Toronto and
shortIy~after our arrival in Duluth, the Cutl-
cura Remedies were recommended. We
started using them in May, 1909, and soon
the cure was complete. You would not
think hewas the same child for Cutienra madd
his skin p~eEtss4iS sisaI andt hheers y sasE sset1s|f r sS
al IS time. We rtnl use. only Cuticurs
Eoap for babv's bath. Robert Mann, Proctor.
MINI. May 8. 1910"
Cutseura Remedies sold throughout the world.
Potter Drug 4 Chem. Corp Sole Props. Boston.
~ Nailed rree, latest book on Treatment ofthe SKIN
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11
LECTURE ON MUSIC HEARD.

Miss EsteIIe Rose was heard by a
good sized audience In the Moravian
church, Great Kills, last night, when
she delivered the third in the series
on music. Miss Rose took for her
subject German Songs" In which
she rendered several selections OF
the songs Of Germany. Next week
Mrs. Winnifred Cooley will lecture
on THE Oregon Country" 1t will
be illustrated by stereopticon views.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11
Booth Is Eiqhty-two Years Old.

London, April 11.-General Booth,
head of the Salvation Army, celebrated
bis eighty-secnnd birthday hv addras~-
ing a huge meeting OF hts followers
for an hour. He spoke with energy
and buoyancy of the future of the or
ganization Of which he Is the COM
mander.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11

OF lire DSlOT6 UTIeu
Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Com
pound. L was in such
a condition
I could not keep
8 still. My lin b
were cold, l had
sensations,
| could not sleep
l was finally
told by two phys
.icians that l also
n tumnr- T read
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11
YOUNG GIRL DIES IN BROOKLYN

Miss Lorraine Cochrane, even
teen years old, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. William C~ochrane, of SO Sterl-
ing place, Brooklyn, formerly Of
Tottenville, died Sunday night. The
funeral will be held at 3 o'clock to-
afternoon at the Hanson
Place NJ. E. church, Brooklyn. In
terment in Greenwood cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11

broke, matter would run
out. starting new b~listers
until his entire face, head
and shoulders were q mass
OF scabs and you could not
see a particle OF clear skin.
Other partsof his body were
affected, but not to such an
extent. We did not know
what to do for him and
tried about every adyer-
tised remedy without avail,
indeed some of them only
added to his suffering and
one IN particular, the
Remedy, almost put the
infant into commissions.
The family doctor pre-
scribed for him and told
US to battle the baby In
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11
Overheard at the Party.

Don't say anything to make Mrs.
Leeder laugh. Her enamel's cracking"
"The man who just came fn9 He's
Mrs. Muldrum's second husband. I've
notEoturrIsu fs utttic.
"You never know whom you're going
TO bump against when you come to a
place like this"
"Watch out-here she comes. Yes,
indeed, Mrs. Gwimp, we're enjoying
ourselves greatly."-Chicago Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11
A RASH BECOMES
MASS Of HUNOR
On Baby's Face, Head and Shout
ders-Parents Decided He Could
Not be Cured-Cuticura Made
His Skin Perfectly Clear.

lou boy was born in Toronto on Oct
Is, 1908, and when three months old q slight
rash appeared on his cheek. What appeared
70 be q water hltster would form. When Il
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11
WHAT
WENT
THROUGH
Beforetaking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.

Natick, Mass.-"1 cannot express
what l went tbroughduring the change
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11

The Newest Thing out-T6e sover:
eign Vacuum Cleaner. Demonstra-
tons given at Browns Hardware Store,
Ito Main St, Tottenville, MY. Sole
agents for Staten Island. 2M36-4S-3t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11
WANTS.

The EVENING NEWS has the
largest circulation In the county.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11
Business Directory.

J.. G. conover, 27s State st.
Carpet Cleaning and Upholstertng
Carpets made and laid. We aim to Civ
satisfaction
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11

The news when 1t Is news In the
EVENING NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-04-11

Gardell Brothers. ia High st.
Trucking and Plano Moving
Orders by Phone or Mail promptly
to. Tel. 1881
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
DICK TO DICK CASE
OFFICIALLY CLOSED

Washington, Dec. "a formal re-
port TO the house today from the
committee on expenditures of the in
terror department dismisses from
congressional consideration the Con-
troller bay charges, the keystone of
which was the widely quoted "Dick
to Dick" letter and accusation that
Richard s. Ryan was acquiring a
monopoly of valuable Alaska harbor
rights.
Burke OF South Dakota presented a
resolution for a continuance, so as to
hear evidence as TO the authenticity Of
the ''Dick to Dick" letter. Republicans
insisted no such letter existed. Burke's
resolution declared the affair an infa-
the president. The resolution was de-
feated by a party vote, but the minor
ity was given FIVE days to make a re-
port.
Senators Cummins and Kenyon
and the republican congressman from
Iowa today called on the president
and recommended the appointment
to the supreme bench of Justice
Deemer of Iowa to succeed the late
Justice Harlan.
Called before the sugar investi.
eating committee today, former Gov
ernor Buchtel of Colorado vigorously
denied conditions approaching peon
age existed in the sugar beet fields
of Colorado, as testified yesterday by
James Bodkin.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
IlklLL SCALPING
NlORIp SERjES

New York, Decss=aszEhe National
Baseball commission wfll meet here
next Monday, and will consider.
among other matters, the minor
league situation, changes in worlds
series plans, syndicate baseball, New
York worlds series ticket scandal
and betting, revision of the draft
price and the rights of class "A.A."
leagues on circuits Of lower rating,
enforcement of a strict roster limit
for major league clubs, and limiting
the drafting and purchase of players.
The commission will discuss a propo-
sition to limit the price of world S
series games to the general price
that prevailed during the season. 1t
also will consider a proposition to
begin the worlds championship bat
tie next year as early as Oct. Z.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
BROTHER OF J. WHITC0MB
RILEY DIES IN INDIANA

Greenfield. Ind, Dec. 9.-John A.
Riley, only brother of James Whit
comb Riley. died of heart failure in
this city. MIR. Riley was a man Of
high literary attainments and some
OF his writings compare favorably
with those OF his distinguished
brother. lie was an active member
OF the Presbyterian church and a
republican in politics. having been
a candidate for representative two
years ago. Mr.. Riley was 67 years
old and was the son of Reuben A.
Riley. he leaves a widow.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
Foreigners Are Killed in
Rebellion in Shensi
Province.
5000 MANCHUS SLAIN
Yuan Shi Kai, Unable to Pay
Soldiers, Must Accept De-
mandS of Rebels.

Peking. Dec. Eight foreigners,
half of them Americans, were killed in
Shensi several mission houses were
destroyed and 5000 Manchus were
slain by Chinese, according to the first
direct and uncensored news received
from Sianfu since the recent outbreak
there. The news was received in let
tiers to the British and American lega-
tions and the director of posts brought
here yesterday by messenger.
According to the letters foreigners in
the province of Shensi, of which Sian
fu is the capital, numbered rs, includ-
ing II Americans. A majority of these
have reached Sianfu, but others fed to
the province of Kansu, where trouble
is expected.
eve apparently are safe," says one
of the letters, but the lawless are in
the majority. We had hoped to escape
down the Han river, but the road Is
dangerous. The Kansu missionaries
may have hard time. twenty-five of
them, including children, are Ameri-
cans. Money cannot be sent them, as
all the mails have been stopped and
the banks here robbed and burned"
This letter is signed by V. ]. Ply
mire of the Christian and Missionary
Alliance at Taochow, province of Kan
su. 1t is dated Nov. 26.
CONSIDER TERMS BLUFF.
The terms which the imperial dele
gates will take to Shanghai or Marking
| in dispute between the government
and the revolutionists are believed to
provide, first, that the emperor shall
be retained, though he will be entirely
without power; second, that a presi-
dent and cabinet shall be elected by
the nation and the president shall pos
sess the same authority as the presi-
dent of a republic, and, third, if the
| foregoing conditions are accepted. the
government will grant provisional au
/ tonomy.
| These terms are considered largely
bluff Yuan-Shi-Kai still controls a
substantial army, but is unable to pay
the soldiers and must accept the re
publican demands. Therefore, he of
fers autonomy. which the provinces al
ready have assumed.
Cooperstown, N d., Dec. 9.-Wilhelm
Watne, who was graduated from Coop.
erstown high school two years ago and
went to China Is months ago as a
teacher. under the direction of Luth.
eran missionary, was killed In the re.
cent massacres by Chinese rebels, &C
eording to telegraphic advices receiv.
ed by his parents here Wane was %
years old.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
Dust" Explosion Believed
to Have Sent Victims
to Death.
FIRE STOPS RESCUE
Wives and Children Gather at
Entrances in Frantic Efforts
to Reach Prisoners.

Briceville, Tenn, Dec. "a
dust explosion in the main mine
OF the Cross Mountain system, near
Briceville. early today, entombed
about 100 miners, who had just en-
tered for the days toll. Rescue par
ties Immediately were organized and
at 0o'clock gangs Of miners from
other works" in the district had
gone into the main Cross Mountain
mine by three entrances.
BRINGS THRoNGs OF WOMEN.
News Of the explosion brought
thrcngs OF women and children to
the mine entrances. They clamored
to be allowed TO make their way
inside to aid in the rescue. One
woman who had gathered others
about her attempted to cheer her
weeping sisters. 81 know my old
man amt dead" she asserted. at
will take more than dust explosion
to kill him"
FLAMES CHECK RESCUE.
Rescue work was checked before
IL o'clock. Flames belched from
the openings and the rescue parties
were forced back. Hope for the i'm
prisoned miners dwindled almost tc
despair.
Rescuers say they advanced one
mile into the mine, but had discovered
no signs of men. The number OF men
entombed now is variously estimated
from one hundred and twenty-five TO
Il aff
only three so far escaped. They were
..inrone of theAatarnk shaftszat the-t
OF the explosion. Warned by .the
blasts rumble. they escaped before
, overtaken by flames. On account OF
a cave-in. smoke and fanbes, II is i'm.
possible for the rescuers to proceed
into the mine. They must await the
coming Of federal rescuing apparatus
due here at i o'clock. 6s
HAS STORMY HISTORY.
Knoxville, Tenn. Dec. 9.-Brice
Vile. where. the mine explosion roc
Cured MI morning. has had /,
stormy histefy. 1t was the scene II
the early 90's OF rioting when fh,
miners febelled against wolkin,
with convicts leased by the Nate
Troops were necessary TO que1l tn,
trouble.
200 KILLED IN 1000.
At Coal Creek, near Briceville
May i9, 1902. 200 men were kille,
In the Fraterville mine explosion
There are several big mines at Brice
Vile known as, the Cross Mountain
system. It was in one Of these the ex
plosion occurred this morning. Specia
trains carrying rescuers were sen
from Knoxville this forenoon to tn,
scene of the disaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
VETS ARE TO MAKE
DES MONIES FIGHT

Des Moines, Dec. 9.-Rumors that
an effort is to be made to circulate
a new petition of consent for the sa-
looms Of Des Moines were given cred.
ence yesterday by both sides The
Plan OF the liquor interests is to take
sdvan:;-ge of the mulct law and cir.
eulate new petition next spring be.
fore the expiration of the time limit
for recirculation. 1t is believed the
liquor interests will have no trouble
in securing majority of signatures
of voters and the burden of con.
testing the petition will fall upon the
temperance workers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
Malta Venireman Makes
a Startling Charge in
Chicago Court.
HIS OPINION SOUGHT
Judge Carpenter Sends Dep.
uty to Apprehend MyS-
teriouS Agent.

Chicago, Dec. 9.-M. B. Veale of
Malta, ILL.,, venireman in the pack.
ers' case, startled the attorneys for
both sides when he said today he
had been approached by man who
said he was from Springfield, Ill,
and asked what opinion he had
formed of the case.
did he approach any other venire
men?" asked Judge Carpenter.
Veale was unable to say, and
Judge Carpenter ordered a deputy
to try to find the Springfield man
Veale was excused for cause.
MAY NOT AFFECT CASE.
1t developed the man who talked with
Veale was another venireman, and
while the incident attracted much at
tention it was said it might not af.
feet the case. There was an intima-
ton, however, of a possibility the ven,
ire might be dismissed and another
summoned, though this did not receive
official attention, six jurors had been
accepted tentatively by both sides
when adjournment was taken until
Monday.
CLAIMS HARVESTER BRIDE OFFER
Washington, Dec. 9.-Maxwell Ed
gar. a Chicago lawyer, who in 1901
led a legal fight to force sthe Inter
national Harvester company to pay
more taxes, testified today before the
Lorimer committee that he had beer
offered $4,000 to desist. He saiC
the tariff was made by a Chicago
lawyer named Tone, who claimed Il
represent Clarence S. Darrow ant
Edgar A. Bancroft, the latter an at
tCrney for the company.
BASIS OF LORIsIER CHARGE.
The fight eliminated, Edgar said
in big increase in the taxes of tn,
Mccormick family's Harvester stock
Edgar's testimony caused a HveI,
fight over its admissibility. Tn,
committee adjourned to Monday Il
decide the question. Hanecy de
clared, if allowed to introduce tn,
testimony, he would show the ia,
matter was the basis of the charge,
of corruption against Lorimer.
HEARD 1T BEFORE.
Los Angeles, Dec 9.-'Edea
made that charge frequently be
fore" said Clarence S. Darrow wher
shown the report from Washington
There is nothing at all to it. 1t Il
irresponsible
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
MILWAUKEE, MAN Is
KILLED; A MYSTERY

Milwaukee, Wis. Dec. 9.-Stephen
Berger was shot and killed by an un-
knoyn person today at his home in
: atiiseoutskirts of Milwaukee 1t is be-
lieved robbery was the motive. John
Nagel. arrested in connection with the
death OF Berger. according to the po-
lice. admits having quarreled with Ber-
ser. but denies the shooting. A re-
volver was found on Nagel and four
empty shells were found at the Ber-
ger residence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1911-12-09
Illinois Daughter Passes.

Elgin. ILL.,, Dec. 9.-Mrs. Fannie
Barton, one of the few real 'Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution"
living in northern Illinois, is dead at
her residence here. She was 81
year old. Mrs. Barton was born in
Lacadia. Canada, on Feb. 10, 1920.
Her father, Alexander Beau fought
during the greater part of the revo-
luton. Mrs. Barton had lived in
Elgin since 1856.