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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-09-18

the son of Frenchman of lowly birth.
He had no rightful place in the acad-
envy from which officers were to be
graduated. For in those days, only
men of wealth, rank or influence as
rule, rose to rank in the French army.
That iIl-placed boy was Louis Antoine
Fouvelet de Bourrienne.
His classmate and friend was a
splendid chap with huge head. He
was the butt of the school because of
his hot temper, his haughtily borne
poverty, his shabby clothes, his shrill,
cracked voice and Corsican accent.
This youngster was the son Of an old,
impoverished Corsican family. His
name as spelled at that time was
Nabulione Bounaparte. He was one
day to rule and bully his scornful fell
low-students as Napoleon l., Emperor
of the French
On leaving Brienne in 1885 the two
comrades separated. 1t was years be-
fore they met again. Bonaparte work
ed his way up to lieutenancy in the
army of King Louis XVI, Bourrienne,
failing to obtain an officers commits
sion, found a post in the lower
branches of the diplomatic service.
The friendship of boyhood had cooled
when he and Bonaparte CHANGED to
meet in Paris in the late days of the
old French monarchy. Bonaparte,
with his keen Judgment of human ma
ture, seems to have gagged his old
schoolmates character Alright and to
have found nothing in it to admire
Yet when Bonaparte was First Con-
sui" and ruler of France in 1896 he
sent for Bourrienne and made him his
private secretary. He afterward be-
slowed other offices on the poor young
diplomat.
But Bourrienne was not content
with the legitimate earnings of his
various positions. A man so near the
head of the government could find
many chances for graft. And Bour-
rienne found them. He became 'si-
lent partner" in a dishonest army
contract firm. He and his accom-
plices cleared up, 1t Is said, more than
100000 before their frauds were ex-
posed.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-09-18


he was improving rapidly. Mrs Col
Inns became hysterical and neighbours
who heard her cries went to console
her. 1t was noticed by one of them
that the card was unsigned and that
the postmark showed it had been
mailed in Harrison instead of Sacau-
Gus.
When neighbors were consoling
Mrs Collins, another took the card to
the police station, and the sergeant on
duty telephoned to the hospital in
quiring as to Collins condition. Word
came back that he was out for a walk.
The police will try to learn who play
ed the alleged practical joke" on
Mrs. Collins.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-09-18
A Sure Sian.

How do you like your new neigh,
bor?"
He's rather restful; but there's no
way for me to learn whether he is a
wise man or a fool
"How's that?"
He keeps his mouth shut so tight.
~"
Hes a wise man."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-09-18

wYWO boys-at
the Brienne
M ii i t a r y
acad e m Y
poor, addressed,
sneered at by their
Iuckier S C h o o l.
mates - W e r g
forced by loneli-
ness into a sort
Of friendship. One
of the lads was
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-09-18
CRUEL JOKE SHOCKS WOMAN
Post Gard Received From Unknown
Writer informs Her of Hus-
bands Death.

Newark, N. J.-Mrs. Joseph Collins
of 81 Cleveland avenue, Harrison, re-
ceived postal card stating that her
husband had died in the tuberculosis
hospital in Laurel Hill, Secaucus, and
that unless his body was claimed at
once it would be buried there. Col
Inns is an inmate of the institution,
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-09-18
BOYS Dynamite a Church.

Huntington, w. Va.-Dynamite was
touched of against the Church of
Christ by boys who had been chased
away from the grounds. The explo-
sion rocked the building and broke up
the meeting.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-09-18
The Reason,

Smart, meeting Slack at the postof-
fee the other day. remarked:
$50 poor old Stamps, the postman,
has got the sack"
Slack-What on earth for?
Smart-For carrying letters-Tit
Bits.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-09-18
Goodness, No.

First weekend guest-Would you
ask our hostess to lend us a motor?
Second Weekend guest-Good heav.
ems, no! I'd as soon think OF asking
her for q piece OF, string
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-09-18
Bourrienne, Napoleon's SchooImate

Bourrienne was banished by Napo~
leon to Hamburg. But, to soften the
blow, his old school friend gave the
secretary a fat official appointment
there. Bourrienne had acquired the
taste for graft Now that he was
away from Napoleon's watchful eye he
gratiied his dishonest cravings with
out stint.
He wrongfully wrung huge sums
from the Hamburg senate and from
German noblemen At last his thefts
became so outrageous that complaint
was made to Napoleon. The latter,
who was now emperor of France, re-
called Bourrienne in disgrace, degrad-
ed him from his Office and compelled
him to refund 100000 of the stolen
money. Napoleon was never noted for
gratitude or for kindness. The fact
that he had done anything at all for
the ex-school chum was unusual Now
he washed his hands Of the man.
Bourrienne, turned adrift and forced
to give up part of his ill-gotten cash,
became Napoleons bitterest enemy
He did all in his power to injure his
former benefactor, and toiled cunning
ly for the emperor's downfall.
In 1914 Napoleon was overthrown
by the allied powers OF Europe and
was packed off to Elbe an exile. Bour-
rienne was among the first to hail
Louis XVIII (the Bourbon king Of the
allies set on Frances throne in Napo-
Icons place., and to clamor for office
under him.
Then back from EIba came Ma
poleon. All France rose to greet him,
and Louis XVIII. fed for his life. Ma
poleon offered pardon to nearly all his
political foes, but he pointedly re-
fused to forgive Bourrienne. Tremb-
ling at his own danger, Bourrienne
rushed for safety to tbs still fleeing
Louis XVIII. This act Of devotion
touched the heart Of the fugitive king
He made Bourrienne minister of state
after Napoleon's second and final
downfall. The turncoat Jared well for
some years. But, like most grafters,
Bourrienne at last lost every penny of
his tainted wealth. He was forced to
fee from France to escape his cred
itors.
His mind gave way and, in 1884, ha
died in an insane asylum.
ffIJouy did Won vot 4bo+ Gn~. r-u:,,rw
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-09-18

80 N a hillside
a (near Hast
U D ings, Eng
land, on Oc-
tober IA, 1869
was massed a ira
vel stained army,
led by a yellow
haired giant. The
army was made up
of Saxons - from
alarmed peasants
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1912-09-18

How did you get that fine spring
overcoat?''
Il had sure tip on a horse race"
Il never knew one of those tips to
pan out"
Neither did l. So / didn't play
it. Uut the money into an overcoat
instead
The Detroit times., 1912-07-29
BROMLEY is OUT
ON $1,000 BAIL

PONTIAC, Mich, July 27-Elmer
Bromley, who has spent a year and
six months in jail rather than pay a
judgment to Richard Tucker for the
alienation of Mrs. fuckers affections
was released late yesterday on $1,000
bail.
The bond was signed by his moth.
er, Mrs. Patience Bromley, and
Cramtr Smith, cashier OF the Pontiac
Savings bank. Three times Bromley
petitioned the circuit cour commits.
sione.s for release under the poor
deb;or's act, and each time his pc
tition was denied. Attorneys for
Tucker set up that Bromley disposed
OF his interests In his fathers estate
to hiS mother to avoid the payment
of the judgment.
The Detroit times., 1912-07-29
u. S. TREASURY is IN
ODD PREDICAMENT

WASHINGTON, July 27.-The
United States treasury is in the odd
predicament today of having lots of
money, but being unable to pay for
Its transportation to sub-treasuries
where the money is needed. AS a
consequence there is shortage
among the treasury branches OF 81,
So and $5 bills. Moreover, there
will be no relief until congress
straightens out the tap5le of its big
appropriation bills.
Congress failed to pass the sundrv
civil bill before the new fiscal year
beginning July i, and to keep the
wheels of government In motion II
enacted a resolution extending, 10
the amount of one-twelfth, the old
appropriation bills.
Ii happens that the demand for
the movement of money Is always un-
usually large during the first part
of the fiscal year so that the July ap-
preparation is about exhausted aid
the sub-treasury officials are crying
for small bills.
The Detroit times., 1912-07-29
SLAYER FERGUSON IN
COURT PLEADS NOT GUILTY
Death Penalty Possible, But I'm
probable, on Conviction
Under Federal Law

William A. Ferguson, charged with
first degree homicide in the killing
of DuIlinlon immigration Inspector
II. G. Herbert, Thursday, OH the
steamer Excelsior, pleaded not guilty
when arraigned Saturday, before
United States Commissioner j. Stan.
ley Hurd, in the federal court. His
examination was set for next We'd
nesday morning at 10 o'clock. The
prisoner said lie had a little money
and wolid be able to engage counsel
TO defend him.
Under the federal law, the punish
ment for first degree homicide Is
death, but II is believed in federal
circles that In the event OF a con-
yiction in a state where capital pun
ishment has beeV done away with,
the president would probably exer.
else his perogative and change the
sentence to life Imprisonment. 1t is
said, however, that the government
could go ahead and execute a death
sentence on any federal property.
The Detroit times., 1912-07-29

Job Printing Done Right Times
Printing Co., ! 5 John R-st.
The Detroit times., 1912-07-29

trying my best 10 find reasons TO JUS
tify my general desire to come. i am
not led to want TO accept this appoint
ment because OF power, position or
prominence. We. who have remained III
the public schools, gave up these whim :
slcalities years ago. The thing that
attracts me 10 Detroit is the piece OF
work spread out and the people know
who Will help do II and the Likelihood
OF finding others who Will help. too
am desirous TO undertake this ser
vice. ! feel sure that you believe this;
otherwise / would not have under taken
the journey 10 Detroit and have de-
voted these nine days exclusively tu
an Investigation OF your schools.
| would like, through you, TO .hank
the inspectors who honoruc me with
their votes
With sincere regards. ] ain
Yours truly,
(Signed) w McANDRl,W. .
The Detroit times., 1912-07-29
Congict AdgeytIses .t0r Place
Where He Can Make Good

RGH Pa July IA convicted fOrser in Kentucky branch
in the following "Ad received by local paper today
"WANTEDA good An inmate OF Kentucky branch
required
shirt similar
position
single aud
nd TO
IN good"
The Detroit times., 1912-07-29

Owing 10 the recent large in
crease in The Times circulation.
the clerical force OF the paper
has been taxed heavily. and Tho
Times asks Indulgence for any
errors in names and addresses
which may temporarily result.
Ii The Times Is not being deliv-
cred promptly the management
same written notice signed
with full name and address be-
ing better than a telephone call.
In adding upwards or 10000 new
names to The Times subscription
list IL can readily be seen that
some confusion may result, but
prompt notification from sub
scribers will be quickly attend
ed 10 by the circulation depart
ment
The Detroit times., 1912-07-29
The POPULAR ROUTE

Between Buffalo, Niagara Falls and
Toronto,
is via Niagara Navigation Co., and
rail and electric lines
Six trips on week days and four
trips on Sundays. For illustrated fold
er apply at railroad ticket Offices OF
write to H. Foster Chaffee. G. p. A.
Toronto.
The Detroit times., 1912-07-29

Job Printing Dsac Right. Times
Printing Co.. 10 John R--st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-23
IS PERTH AMBOY INDIFFERENT?

The Chamber of Commerce in the city of
Trenton has named delegation of twenty six
men to attend the ninth annual convention Of
the Naional Rivers and Harbors Congress, to
be held in Washington December 4, and G..
Trenton has every reason to take great in
terest in the development of rivers and har-
bors, because of her position far up the Della
ware where the water is extremely shallow
and where a vast amount of money must be
spent in order to make it navigable for vessels
of any size.
We congratulate Trenton on the progressive
stand taken in that city in this important mat
ter. Our comment on the appointment of this
delegation from Trenton is made largely to
call the attention of Perth Amboy to what 9th
er cities are doing along this line. Perth Am
boy, with harbor second to none along the
Atlantic coast, will probably ignore this con-
gress entirely. Such showing of Indifference
is to be deplored.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-23
been forced to turn them down for lack of

been forced to turn them down for lack of
room.
Suppose Perth Amboy could at once go to
the representatives of both these lines and
state that here we have municipal docks large
enough to accommodate their boats, and have
railroad connections direct with the piers
There is good reason to believe that these com
panies would be glad to avail themselves of
the opportunity Of docking so close to New
York city and in such an excellent harbor. Two
their regular port of entry would greatly ad
vance this city interests and would be the be-
ginning of great flow Of CONNER that would
be bound to follow.
Unless the people of this vicinity take action
along this line before the Jamaica Bay i'm
provements are started in Long Island, we fear
that traffic will be drawn in that direction
and it will be long time before we can turn
the tide. Perth Amboy cannot afford to lag be-
hind in this matter.
There is not the slightest doubt that within a
very short time the channel up the bay will be
deepened to thirty feet In fact, this improve
ment is likely to be made before we are ready
to accommodate the ships that could then enter
port, unless we get busy at once. The time for
action is now and it is to be hoped that another
year will not pass before beginning has been
made toward accommodating this commerce by
the construction of at least one municipal dock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-23
FOR "OYSTER DAY. :"

It is proposed to establish "Oyster Day" in
New Jersey Charles R. Bacon, chief of the
Bureau Of Shell Fisheries suggests that the
state set apart one day each fall for the benefit
Of the oyster, the product Of which last year
amounted to four million dollars in New Jer-
sey. He would impress upon the people the
value Of this industry and endeavor to restore
the oyster in popular esteem.
There is no doubt that at the present time
much has been done to discredit the shell-fish
by the actions Of the various departments of
health in the cities. Practically every case Of
blame anything else, has been laid to tx,
oyster This fish has heap as~s,aTT as~ss"T - e,,ffo,
greatly Af ls.Af It,. = :; ;a+ 90
desirable a food product today as it ever was
The agitation in behalf of the oyster re-
minds us of an industry which made Perth
Amboy famous at one time, but which today
as far as this city is concerned, has practically
passed out of existence. While our harbor
used to be'flled with oyster sloops and skiffs,
and our shores were lined with boats in which
men were culling and sorting the oysters, to-
day these have entirely disappeared. The
few oyster men who are still in the business
have their grounds far down the bay, which is
decidedly inconvenient for their purposes.
In Keyport the oyster business is still car
ried on, but is rapidly passing away there also.
The waters in this vicinity have become so
crowded with commerce, and with the indus
tries along the water front, the water has been
contaminated to such an extent that oyster
growing is out of the question. The fact re-
mains, however, hat there are plenty of shall
low bays and harbors which are fit for no
other purpose than the growing of oysters,
and this industry should receive the encour-
agement Of the state wherever possible.
Chief Bacon should have the backing Of
the public in his efforts to restore the popu-
larity of the oyster and it is to be hoped that
his idea Of an "Oyser Day" will be fulfilled.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-23
COMING ETENT2.

Nov. 27-Annual ball, Marion A.
c., Auditorium.
Nov. 28-Dance of Goodwill Camp
New. 30-Second Annual Private
Dance of the Puritan Basketball
Team. Washington hall.
No. 81, w. Of W.. In Dana hall.
Dec. 1.-"Paid In Full" by Y. M.
H. A., Bijou theatre.
Dec. 5-Hearons Sisters Concert
Company. Goodwill hall. (Y. M. G.
A.
December 6-6-Fair, Ladies' Aid
Society OF st. Stephens Danish Luth-
eran church In Washington hall.
Dec. 6.-Annual ball, Franklin
baseball club. Auditorium.
Dec. 7.-Concert. Arbeiter Man
nerung, Washington ball.
Dec. 12-Bazar, Ladies' Aid Society.
Danish M. e. church. Dana hall.
Jan. 16-Lamson Dramatic Club,
Goodwill hall, (Y. NJ. c. Al
Jan 22-First Annual Ball of Iro-
quois A. c.. Auditorium.
Feb. 2n--Heinlein Banjo Quartet
and Concert Company. Goodwill hall
(Y. NJ. c. Az
Feb. 22.-Turkey Dinner. Ladies
Auxiliary Of Simpson M. E. church
lecture room.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-23
CROWDED OUT OF NEW YORK.

The following is clipped from the New York
Sun of Friday:
"From the news Of yesterday we take the
subjoined statement of facts of sinister signif-
eance to New York:
" The Dock Commission has been obliged
to reject the application of Benham & Boyesen,
agents for the new Norwegian-American Line,
for half pier at Thirty third street, South
Brooklyn, and also that of the Bull Steamship
Company for pier at Wall street, East River.
The commissioner informed these firms that he
had tried hard but vainly to have the city build
more piers in Brooklyn and Manhattan
"Seven hundred and ninety miles of water
front, a prosperity dependent on trading, and
New York unable to meet the normal and cas-
lily forseen requirements of commerce!"
While the New York newspapers are griev-
ing over the fact that steamship lines have to
be tarned down for want of facilities in that
port Perth Amboy should learn lesson and
make ready for the overflow that has already
set in. According to the Suns comment the
Norwegian Am erican line and the Bull Steam
ship Company have both asked for piers IN
New York, but the dock commissioner has
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-23
PENSION FOR PRESIDENTS.

Who is Andrew Carnegie that he should pre-
sumo to offer pensions to ex-presidcnts of the
United States2
The announcement made by the trustees of
the Carnegie Corporation of New York, at the
close of their second annual meeting Thursday,
cannot help but be resented by the American
people. Has this country reached the point
where man who holds the highest position in
the gift Of his countrymen must depend on the
charity of some Individual for his future wei
fare9
Twenty five thousand dollars year for ex-
presidents and widows is a very attractive of
fer, but we do not believe that the Unit =,
States can accept such a asm asls,. :~''' .--i'o
individual ar oo,- Aten~~ proposition from any
~ssuxssasssss .poration. This is recognized
as Tie richest country in the world and if
we are not able as people, to take care of
the men whom we have deemed worthy of the
office of President, we do not believe we should
accept the offer of an individual or outsiders
But there is no doubt that some provision
should be made for our ex expresidents and their
widows If the offer made by Mr.. Carnegie
Will arouse congress TO the necessity vi Hdh-
ing this provision it will have accomplished
its purpose. ~a.
But the President is not the only employe Of
the people who is worthy of consideration in
this manner. There are the great army OF men
who are serving their country under the civil
service and who are doing their part toward
the successful management Of the government
as we'll as the President, and who are equally
depending upon pension for protection IN
their old age.
A pension fund from the President all the
way down is a matter that congress must face
and it is to be hoped that the action of Mr..
Carnegie will cause the incoming congress to
take up the matter without delay and act IN a
manner that is beftting country with the
reputation such as this nation has.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-23

TRAINS LEAVE PERTH AMBoY.
For New York. Newark. and Eliza
beth. at e:2s, 7:12 x7:3S. 7:S6, xs:2a $50.
sA2 1906. 1881. l1:ls q m; 1907. 12:3S.
2:47, s14. 4;40. sos. o.. S:14. s8:2s.
sill 90 D. M: Sundays: s:as. S:2s q m: 1:14
sos. $3.50. s:27 m
Knew York only.
saturday only.
For Philadelphia and Trenton. via
Bound Brook: 6:2s. T:12. S+2, 1906. 11:1e
a M: 1888, 3:E b:os. s:oa. s:l4 p. m:
Sundays: s;a2. s:2S a. m.: l:23. sos. s:61
s:37 m.
For Long Brancn. Asoury Park.
Ocean Grove. etc.: $40, sos a. m; 12.e3
s2:e6. 433. s:Os. e.s4. s:b4. 1881 p. m.
Sundays. 4:b0 s:37 a, m; 4:b7 1o:o1 p. m
For Freehold: $40. 7:01. s:06 = n-
1900. a:.1. 6;ss, sos. s:a4 p. m.: sundays'
1905 T. m: 4:57. 1901 p. m.
w G. RESLER, V. P. & q. N.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-23

asphalt block pavement on Water
Street from Smith Street to Lewis
Street, on December End, 1912, at $50
P. m, in the Council Chamber at the
City Hall.
All bids must be accompanied by
certified check drawn to the order of
the City Treasurer for $500.O0
Ninety working days will be allowed
for the completion of the work.
Plans and specifications may be OBJ
tanned at the Office of the Street Com
missioner
The Council reserves the right to re-
Ject any or all bids as may best serve
the City. interests.
lilo GEO. NJ. ADAIR,
13o47-ll-22-8t Street Commissions1
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-23
p f. X T Fl A M OY

Prominent center for troll
leys to all parts OF the state.
Richest clay deposits In the
country in the immediate vi
cinity.
Splendid theatrical advsn-
taRes
Some OF the leading indus
tries are American Smelling 4
Refining Company's smelter:
Haritan Copper Works smelter;
Barber Asphalt Works; United
Lead Works; United States
Cartridge Company; Architect
ural Tile & Faience Co.; C.
Pardee Steel and Tile Works;
Atlantic Terra Gotta CO.: Fed
eral Terra Gotta Co.: New
jersey Terra Gotta Co.: three
plants OF the National Fire
proofng Company. and other
similar Industries within the
immediate vicinity: Ceramic
Works: Chesebrough Vascline
Works; Marcy Stove Works.
two drydock companies, to-
gether with shipyards and
marine railways; Standard
Underground Cable Company;
Roessier q Hnsslacher Chem
ical Works; emery mills. coke
and cigar factories: cement
stone works; coal shipping
piers. handkerchief factory:
cement works; machine shops
and iron foundries.
For further particulars ad-
dress:
George st. Andrassy. sscre-
tery OF the Board OF Trade
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-11-23
Population 32.i3t.
23 miles from New York.

OpIld AiOu o. IoAs
23 miles from New York.
Tax rate 2.02
On Staten Island Sound, at
the mouth of the Raritan river
and at the head of Raritan
Bay.
- Ocean steamers can dock In
from S5 to 20 feet of water.
Channel 21 feet deep at low
water. leading up the bay from
Sandy Hook.
Daily steamer service to New
York
Four railroads-the Pennsyl-
vania. Central Railroad of New
Jersey. Lehlgh Valley and the
Staten Island Rapid Transit.
Branches unning in all direct
Ions. affording almost an un-
limited number of excellent
factory sites.
Has two telegraph and two
telephone companies.
Electric light and gas COM
panies.
Two daily newspapers.
Federal postoffice building.
Public Library.
Nine grammar schools and
one high school, which is on
the approved list Of all the
leading universities In the
country: four parochial schools
and business college.
Churches of all denomin-
ations.
City Hospital.
Municipal water works.