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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01

The bow exists today as a peaceful
implement of sport to propel beautiful
so or more yards away. A healthful,
outdoor sport is archery, a training
for the eye and in~vigorating to the
body. Ladies' and gentlemen now en-
gage IN the peaceful sport and little
thing OF the day when the twang OF
tho bow string was only too intimate
ly connected and associated with the
tomahawk and scalping knife.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
Baby's Llps Not to Be Kissed

A baby's hand may be kissed, but
not a baby's lips. Kisses often convey
contagion. especially In the season
when colds are prevalent. A cold in
the head is a disagreeable malady,
and may be the precursor of a cold
elsewhere, The person who has 1t
should keep it, and 80 far as may be
possible, establish a strict quarantine
lest the cold be given to a friend. Love
should be al pains not to spread con
tagion by q kiss.-Christian Herald.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
MASSACHUSETTS,
DELEGATES FOR WILSON


New York, May 1:-That most Of
the delegates elected in Massachu-
setts are really for Governor Wilson
despite the preference majority Sc
cureN by Clark yesterday, was the
assertion of William NcCombs, the
manager of the Wilson boom. He
declared that Governor Wilson had
received personal assurance of sup
port from some Of the very Clark
delegates elected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
Court Amboy to Hear Report.

An important meeting of Court
Amboy No. So, Foresters of Ameri-
ca, will be held at Forester hall to-
night. A report Of the anniversary
committee will be received and final
arrangements for the delegates at
tending the state convention in Jer-
sey City on May IA will be made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01

The vicar OF Brixton, Isle of Wight,
said, in church the other day. that a
woman, on his advice. knelt at the
altar In his church recently and prayed
that her two sons In Canada, from
whom she had not heard for a long
time, might write to her. Soon after
ward her nj sent her a c%ablegram,
and a letter followed, stating that they
had suddenly felt impelled to send a
message home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
~ENTEKTAINED FEIENDs.

Raymond Dixon, of 444 Park ave
nue., was entertained by a number
of his friends on the occasion of the
fourteenth anniversary Of his birth
day at his home Saturday night.
Games were played and altogether
a most enjoyable time was spent.
Piano selertioHs were given by Miss
Elizabeth Young. Miss Carmalito
Harrington and Miss Maize Desmond.
William HUI and Miss Maize Des-
mond lead the supper march. Pres
ent were: Misses Lulu Courtney,
Lottie Courtney, Sylvia La Brec,
Bessie Tighe, Esther Hull. Maize
Desmond, Elizabeth Young, Margaret
Patten, Julia Kelly. Catherine Leary,
Susie Flowers, Helen Moran. Nellie
Church. Regime harrington, Helen
Kilferety. Nellie Dixon, Mamie Dixon,
Catherine Church, William Hull,
Charles Canary Joseph Tighe, Oliver
Flynn. William Nixon. Joseph Burns,
Harold Coyle. Edward Canary, Jo-
seph Patten, Robert Halbert, James
Desmond, Norman HaIbert, Emil
Petersen and Frank Mulchahey. -.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
Orinln Of nPlacknuard."

The English Board of Green Cloth Is
responsible for ~inventing "blackguard,'
a word that has strangely altered in
meaning. In early times it was by no
means a term of reproach, but re-
ferred to the calling Of carrying coal
in the kings household. Is there cay
other bad word in the English Ian
guage that can boast Of such a royal
origin?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
LAST LECTURE IN THE
BAPTIST CHURCH SERIES

The last of the series of lectures
being given in the Baptist church
will take place next Tuesday, May
7, when Rev. Samuel Alden Perrine
will lecture on the subject, "Under
the Roof of the World" Mr.. Per
rine spent several years in the Him
alaya mountains, the highest range
in the world, and he tells a very in
~teresting story about his experience.
This lecture is said to rank we'll
with the others of the course which
means something well worth hear
ing
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
CONDITION or WOULD
Be SUICIDE CRITICAL

The condition of Martin Larson, of
l72 Grant street, who slashed him
self with a razor in an attempt to
commit suicide Monday afternoon.
remains practically unchanged today.
He lies in a critical condition in the
city hospital with a deep cash in his
tn oat and a cut across his left wrist
inflicted with a razor. t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01

How much work is done daily by
each bee in order To make up his
quota for the building Of the hive? An
agriculturalist who has made a study
of bees estimates that each bee sips
more than 600 flowers per load, and
as he makes 20 trips to and from the
hive daily he visits 10000 flowers
Harper's Weekly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
ENTERTAINS AT LUNCHEON.

Mrs. John G. Hornsby, OF 80
Lewis street, entertained at a lunch
con yesterday afternoon in honor OF
Mrs. Williams, of Broadway, Totem
vile. and her niece. Miss Irene Don
ahue. Mrs. p. Conquest and Mrs,
George H. Coates were also enter
tanned after luncheon. Music, vocal
and instrumental, was enjoyed,
Pretty little pictures were given as
favors. All spent a delightful after
aeon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
FLORIDA FOR UNDERWOOD.
Carries Preferential Primaries and vii
Have Delegation.

Jacksonville, Fla, May oscar
Underwood carried the preferential
primaries In this state owe Governor
Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey, and
will have twelve more instructed dele
gates at the Baltimore convention.
The returns Of the vote thus far re-
ported show Underwood has run away
from Wilson by a vote of probab bly,
two TO one, and it may be larger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
VI. Michaels VIII Attend.

NJ. Michaels, of this city, Will at
tend a banquet to- be given Commits
sioner l.. V. Aronson, at Achtel Stet-
ters in Newark tomorrow night by a
number of Mr.. Aronson's friends who
are booming him for the nomination
of mayor of Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
Such Beautiful Words.

Dorothy was only five years old, but
she had already begun to make plans
for the future. She unfolded one OF
them to her mother one day. when
Igrow up I'm going to have two chill
dren," she said; I'm going to name
the first n Anemia and the second
one Malaria!"-Harper's Bazaar.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01

A curious tax was recently intro
duced in Nagyper Rata, Hungary, to
be levied on bachelors over "a. The
amount varies between 40 cents and
$40. according to the pecuniary cir
cumstances of each unmarried man.
The proceeds are to be entirely de-
voted to the founding and maintenance
Of an asylum for poor homeless chill
idren-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
Worked at Typewriter In Air.

An interesting experiment was made
at the Pau, Northern France. aero
drome not long ago, when a typist
taken up together with his machine,
wrote his impressions in the air at a
height OF 1900 feet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01

A silver collar, suitably engraved,
was sent to an Irish dog, the other
day, which rendered valuable assist
ance at the wreck OF a Hull-owned
steam trawler on the Irish coast. The
presentation was made by the Hull I'M
derwriters Of the ship.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
Thomas C.. Dawson Dead.
LII L. IraEfnI n..aaa jill

bFttFuF VW JWTFtU ITtSS WtTts
Washington, May 1:-Thomas C.
Dawson, the resident diplomatic
officer of the state department, died
at his home here today following a
general breakdown. He was forty
six years old and was the best ex-
pert on the Latin-American ques-
lions,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
Climb Awards PowerbOat.

q contest last night at Joe Galaida's
saloon. at New Brunswick avenue
and Washington street, awarded a
powerboat to Mr.. S%uppenan, of
brighton venue, who was declared
the winner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
pIAN GOOD SALE.

A food and sake sale will be held
in the Presbyterian chapel on the
afternoon of May II. Tea will be
poured during the occasion and ev-
cry effort will be made to please
those who attend. Mrs, William
Chamberlain and Mrs. Fred Martin
have charge OF the arrangements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
CARD OE THANKS.

The undersigned take this means
to express their gratitude and thanks
to the Perth Amboy Firemen's Relief
Association for their kindness, and
financial aid during our recent trou-
bic. We feel more than grateful to
them indeed, for their untiring in
terest In US, and pray that God will
reward them for their kindness.
MRS. JAMES f. DUNHAM.
MRS. THOMAS FOSTER.
6S03-5-l-1t
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
Advertise on Banknotes.

The Germans have beaten us to 1t
for sheer nerve in the advertising
game. One motor firm printed an lad"
on a blank space on 100-mark notes,
and they can't stop 'em.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
POWERS FRIENDLY AGAIN.
Asquith Says Understanding Has Beer
Reached by England With Germany,

heacheo by England with
London, May 1~.-Replying to a ques-
ton In the house OF commons Premier
Asquith said the relations between
England and Germany were such as to
enable him to discuss in the frankest
and friendllest way matters of mutual
interest. The prime minister added:
IF that is what is meant by an
amicable understanding it has already
been achieved, and / believe 1t will be
continued"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
ORCHESTRA TO MEET.

The Elite Junior orchestra will
hold their weekly rehearsal at Prof.
st. Andrassy's studio in King street,
tomorrow night. After practice, re-
freshments and a social hour Will
he enioyed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01

Did you hear that big noise the other
day? 1t was Pennsylvania dropping
INTO the Wilson column. Brace your
self for many more such atmospheric
disturbances.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
ST. PAUL'S LADIES.

A monthly meeting of the Ladies
Aid Society OF st. Pauls German
church will be held at the home Of
Mrs. J.. Kaletsch, in Watson avenue,
tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01

The philosophy Of the man In the
street Is to get through life with =
minimum of self-sacrince and a maxi
mum Of self-indulgencs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
AUXILIARY TO MEET.

There will be a meeting of the
Ladies Auxiliary to the Perth Am
boy City Hospital at the home OF
Mrs. James s. Wight, 142 High
street, at 3 o'clock tomorrow after
noon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
FANCY DRESS EVENT.

The last OF a series OF snbscrlp-
ton dances under the auspices of a
number OF prominent young people
residing in the southern section of
the city, will be held Friday evening
at Goodwin hall. and will be In the
nature of a fancy costume and
masque affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
MARIoNS TO DANCE

At a meeting Of the Marion A. {.
In their rooms in State street last
night final arrangements were COM
pleted for the fourth annual dance
and reception of the baseball team, to
be held in the Auditorium Friday
May 10. Music will be furnished by
Professor Prohaska's orchestra. The
committee arrangements: Josh Bird,
chairman, Joseph Mullen, Charles
McKenna, Matthew Jago, and Hans
Thompson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
WHARF Deeslde Lost Out.

Andrew Lang once complained that
Deeside was not literary" founding
his statement on the fact that he
could not buy Dickens novels there.
London Athenasum.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
MISS RAMSAY. HOSTESS.

Little Miss Betty Ramsay enter
tanned a number of her little friends
at tea. Tuesday evening at her home
In Rector street, in honor OF her
sixth birthday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
EooIIah Notion.

Some people never seem to get over
the idea that a thing must be dismal
and depressing to be artistic.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01

IL you ave something tC trade
put an advertisement In our ex.
change column.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
Observation Of the CynIc.

T0 ~
Some appear to their hus-
bands to DO angels after marriage: but
the husbands regret afterward ia that
they lose their wings.-Exchange.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
WOMAN's CLUB BREAKFAST.

The WOman's Dub VIII hold a
break fast at 1890 o'clock on Satur-
day afternoon at the Presbyterian
chapel. A feature of the musical
program win be selections by a
double trio composed of the follow
ing: Mrs. Stewart r. Audsley, Mrs,
j. S. Hay, Miss Ruth Fletcher, Mrs
Edward A. Tunis, Miss Anna Holm
and Mrs. Henry Dillon. Mrs. j.
Logan Clevenger will accompany on
the piano. Mrs. C. NJ. Liddle is
chairman of the committee in
charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01

Any affair, OIL happening. or cir
cumstance which is too small to
make a want ad. worth while as an
adjusting force Is too small to worry
about.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
t8YEARs OF AGE.

Mi. and MIS-. WIITIam ~TTeaCHeT,
Of Commerce street, entertained
friends last night in honor Of the
thirteenth anniversary of the birth
of their son David. Games and
songs were enjoyed. Master Preach
er received many gifts in honor of
the occasion. Present were: The
Misses Stead, Miss Henderson, Miss
Currie. Miss Beatty, Miss Meshrow,
Miss Lewis, Miss Agnes Preacher,
from ~TottenvilIe; Master Huff, Mas
ter Anderson, Master Stead, Master
Gasman. Master David Preacher,
John Preacher. George Preacher,
Mrs. Stead and Mrs. Preacher.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
WEATHER

Observations Of the United
States weather bureau taken at
s p. N. yesterday follow:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-05-01
Weather

Fair and warmer today; tomorrow,
fair; light to moderate variable winds.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-16
TY cobb FATTENS
BATTING AVERAGE

New York, May 16.-Resenting an
opprobious epithet directed at him by
Y spectator during the fourth inning
OF yesterdays game, Ty Cobb leaped
into the grand stand and administered
first-class beating to the man who
had made the remark. He immediate
ly was put out of the game and Perry,
who took Cobb's place, struck out for
the third out with the bases full in the
fourth inning.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-16
PREACHER IN JAIL
CONVERTS JAILER


An incident in the life of one of the
worlds greatest preachers will form
the basis of the sermon at the Central
Christian church tonight. The story
of how. while in prison awaiting trial,
he converted his jailer, will be inter
estingly told and all the incidents in
connection accurately described. The
original way in which Mr.. Zeran ap-
proaches his subjects and the thor
oughness of treatment makes the ser.
mons and studies most instructive.
Many request have come for repe.
tition OF the sermon delivered Monday
night "Rigidly Dividing the Word" and
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-16
PATIENTS DISCHARGED
FROM PEST HOUSE

The last patient in the pest house
in Hattiesburg will be discharged to-
day. There have only been three con-
fined there for the past several days.
These were all negroes and they are
so far improved that they will be al
lowed to go.
cleaned up now. The walls and all
woodwork around the place will be
white-washed and placed in perfect
sanitary condition.
One Of the negroes discharged to
day was Joe King, who refused to be
vaccinated. and who after being helt
and forcibly given the serum tore tn,
bandage from his arm.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-16

Jackson, Miss, May 16.-The state
convention yesterday was controlled
by Senator Vardaman and his faction.
Chairman Lomax, of the state exec
utive committee, realizing the weak
ness of the antis, named John Hebron
temporary chairman and Vaughn Wat
kins temporary secretary. This was
a surprise to the vardaman followers
who had intended electing these gen.
tlemen in the convention.
The temporary organization was
made permanent.
The delegates to the national con-
vention were instructed to vote for
Underwood, as long as his name is be-
fore the convention. The platform
declares for the repeal of the four
teenth and the modification of the if
teenth amendments. 1t indirectly in
dorses the initiative, referendum and
recall, and deplores local conditions
which forbid the application in this
state. On account of the race ques.
ton; favors the proposed amendment
limiting the presidential term to six
years and favors the parcels post. II
demands that the government under
take levee work on the Mississippi
river.
II ~ T
ander engaged in heated debate on
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-16
"%~#*****~* > = = = = .

The man hunt Immediately institut-
ed after the hold-up ami robbery Of
Express train No. Q on The N. o. & n.
E. railroad goes on apaco.
Mr.. F. f. Miller, Asst Supt. Of Pirk-
erton's National Detective Agency,
with headquarters at st. Louis, is in
Hattiesburg in constant touch with
Sheriff Bennett, and the large number
of sleuths put on the work of appre-
hension, by that Agency. Clews are
few and none have yet been run out.
except that 1t is settled to the salts
faction Of the law officers, that the
robbers boarded train No. 40, north
bound shortly after the hold-up was
combleted, but instead of coming into
Hattiesburg as was supposed, they
left the train as it came through Rich
burg. The opinion is well based, that
they then went in a southeasterly di-
rection towards Rolston on the G. &
s. I. railroad.
A hundred or more men, consisting
of officers, detectives, railroad sta
tion men and others, ambitious to cap
Iture the bold bandits, are securing the
Icountry between Richburg and Rails.
ton. The reward of $4,000 offered by
the Southern Express Company for
the arrest Of the bandits, has increas
ed the number of amateur and profes
sional sleuths at work on the Job.
At two o'clock today Sheriff Ben
nett, accompanied by Mr.. Miller oi
Pinkerton's service and a large mum
Der of deputies, left for Black Greet
swamp with Culpepper's dogs, which
did such satisfactory work when car
ried to the scene Of the robbery.
Large Amount Of Money Taken.
The News learns on what is believ
ed to be thoroughly reliable authori
, ty, that the N. o. & N. e. railroad ha'
between $4,000 and $55,000 in cub
rency in the safe robbed, and tha
since the Express company handle
/ their matter on D. H. basis, the los
| will fall on the railroad company
From the same authority it is learne
that there we're fully twenty package
of currency in the safe consigned t
Birmingham, Ala. believed to contai
upwards of 100000.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-16
negro BOY CONFESSED
TO ROBBERY CHARGE

Willie Magee, a negro boy about Is
years of age has been arrested and
placed in the county Jail by officer
Cooper.
Several days ago Magee went to the
home of farmer living near the farm
of Oscar Travis, and while the farmer
was busily blowing, purloined three
watches, suit of clothes and a bi-
cycle. He came on to town and sold
one of the watches and pawned the
bicycle.
The negro has confessed to the
theft.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-16
WAS DELEGATE.AT.LARGE
TO DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION
Was Leader In the Prohibition Cause
and Looked Upon as One Of the
5ralniest Lawyers and Statesmen
(
the State Has Produced.


Jackson, Miss, May 16.-The hour
for the funeral Of Hon. c. H. Alexan-
der has not been definitely fixed owing
to the uncertainty as to the hour of
arrival of his son, John Alexander, a
theological student at Princeton Uni
versity, who is en- route home. The
obsequies may be held Friday morning
but there is a possibility that they
may not take place until Saturday
morning. 'The services will be held in
the First Presbyterian church, follow.
ed by interment at Cedarlawn ceme-
terry.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-16

Mr.. Zeran has consented to repeat it
tomorrow, Friday night. This study
is illustrated by the use of the black
board.
The special numbers this week have
been duets by Mr.. and Mrs. Zeran,
and they will continue to sing them
each night this week.
These services begin at 7:45 each
night. The subject tonight is "a
Preacher in Prison Converts"
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-16

Jackson, Miss, May 16.-The CON-
munity was shocked yesterday eve
ming to hear of the sudden death Of
Hon. c. H. Alexander, which occurred
about $50, on the crossing just in
front of the residence of Hon. Dunbar
Rowland.
Mr.. Alexander, who was one of the
delegates to the State Convention from
Kinds county, had taken an active
part in the evening session, having
had several little tilts with Gov. Var
daman, one over resolution he
had introduced and another about a
resolution offered by the Senator
elect; and while not permitted to fin
ish his speech, though making several
efforts to be heard, he had submitted
gracefully, and did not seem in the
least disturbed because he had failed
to carry his point.
He remained in the convention till
1t had adjourned, and walked out ac-
companied by Governor Noel and 9th.
ers, remarking as he left the build.
ing, when reference was made to his
little brush with Gov. Vardaman, that
he felt no bitterness or disappointment
at the result, which he had anticipat
ed, but did not regret his action as he
desired to let his position be known
He came down the elevator, talking
to Tandy Yewell, A. B. Lowe and 9th
ers, and passed on down the steps t.
the concrete walk which leads to the
southern side Of the Capitol grounds
turned and walked eastward on Mis-
sissippi street. On reaching Presi
dent street, he turned and was walk
ing southwark, when he was seen L
stagger and reel. He seemed to real
ize his condition, and hailed G.
Moore, the accountant, asking him Il
come to his relief. He collapsed be
fore that gentleman reached him, an'
expired on the crossing in front Of Dr.
Dunbar Rowland's residence. MI
Moore and VIM. S. Vardaman ran t,
his relief and with the assistance o
two negro men carried him into tn
Rowland residence, where medical as
sistance was summoned, but all to n
avail, for the spirit Of the gentle, kind
affable and courteous Charlton +
Alexander had returned to the Go
who gave 1t.
His body was conveyed to his hom
on North Jefferson street, and lovin
hands bore it into the presence OF hi
weeping fomily and sorrowing friends
who had assembled to extend sympf
thy to the bereaved wife and children
The hour of the funeral has nc
been definitely fixed, but will TAX
place Friday morning in the event hi
son. John, who is taking a course a
Princeton, N. J., arrives In time.
Sketch of Mr.. Alexander.
Charlton Fl. Alexander was born
Kosciusko, Miss. Nov. 12, 1858, in tn
house in which Bishop c. B. Gallowa
was born nine years before. HI
father was Rev. ]. H. Alexander,
distinguished Presbyterian ministe
who had resided at Kosciusko most
his life.
Mr.. Alexander was educated at tn
University Of Mississippi, graduatin
IN 1877 with the degrees of B. A. an
A. NJ. graduating from the same inst
tuition in law in 1879, receiving IN
highest honors in both literary an
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-16
|. 0. OF. ELECT OFFICERS;
ADJOURN THIS AFTERNOON
Womar's Missionary
Union in Session
Oklahoma City
(By Associated Press.)

Oklahoma City, May 16.--The Wo-
mans Missionary Union, auxiliary to
the Southern Baptist Convention, met
here today. Each OF the eighteen
states are entitled to twenty dele
gates. The treasury report shows
southern women gave $156,s46 to for.
eign missions; $s7,557 to home mis-
sions and more than ten and half mil
lion to training schools.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-16
TEXAS JEWELLERS MEET.

Dallas, Tex, May 16.-The Texas
Retail jewelers. Association opened
its annual convention in this city to-
day and will remain over tomorrow.
President Arthur A. Everts of this city
is presiding at the session.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1912-05-16
!: : (. 4. = > . *@*$* - =
. NORTHERN PREs5YTERlANs :
MEET AT LOUISVILLE, KY. :
(By Associated Press.)

:: Louisville, KY, May 16.--With =
: sermon by Retiring Moderator :.
: J. F. Carson, to be followed by :.
:: the election of new moderator. :.
{: with two thousand churchmen (.
: present, the Presbyterian Church :
; in the United States organized :
{: their 124 General Assembly here :
> today. It is the first in many :
!: years held south of Mason and :
!: Dixon's line. !: