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Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22
NJ COMBS NOT
GOING TOPARIS
To Continue Law Practice
and Aid Democracy.

Washington, March 22.-William F.
McCombs, chairman Of the Democratic
national committee, formally declined
President Wilson's offer OF the ambas-
sadorship to Paris. Mr.. McCombs
made known his decision In the follow
ing statement, which he gave out at
l1:15 o'clock last night: '-.-"
To-day l communicated to the presi-
dent my final decision as to the very
great honor he has done me in tender
ing me the ambassadorshfp TO France,
with assurances of my profound ap-
probation. No public position within
his gift could be more attractive to me
personally. In view of It's very great
dignity and Importance, have natural.
iy weighed the matter with much care.
after reconsidering the tender, the
same motives as were IN my mind be-
fore have impelled me to decline The
acceptance of the post would involve
greater sacrifices than l should make.
do not feel that / can afford to leave
my life work-the pracrice of the law.
feel compelled to devote myself to
my personal affairs, and at the same
time l will lend any assistance In my
power that will contribute to the sue
cess of the Democratic administration
and the Democratic party"
Mr. McCom will continue as chair.
man of tie national committee and be
the presidents chief adviser In all mat
ters OF perronage. In all cases where
the president or one of his cabinet off,
GERS does not make a direct appoint
ment Mr.. McCombs will be the arbiter
Chairman McCombs will continue in
the practice of law In New York and
the development of his lands in Arkan
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22
V'sTAGESY
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MUTT AND JEFF.

Gus Hills production of Bud Fish
er's cartoon play, Mutt and jeff" Is
an up to the minute comedy with
catchy music, especially written to
exploit the eccentricities of the char
aeters of Fishers imagination. The
production was staged by Frank
Tannehill, Jr. the Gail Studio built
the scenic production, which was
painted by the Lee Lash. Studio; the
costumes are from the establishment
of Frank Hayden of New York, from
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22
BOYS CHARGED WITH
PROWLINC ABOUT BOATS

On a charge of being Implicated
with other boys in prowling about
small pleasure boats along shore,
John Hollis, thirteen years DID, of
353 Fayette street, was locked up
yesterday afternoon. AS nothing
was taken, although the police be-
lieve the young culprits were bent on
stealing, young Hollis was charged
with but trespassing. . He was re-
leased in his mothers custody under
a promise to keep off other peoples
property. ..... ..,...-. O..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22
DIR. PALMER WAS TRIAL
JUDGE IN CONFERENCE

DR.. William E. Palmer, of this city,
was the trial judge at the Newark
Conference of the Methodist church,
Newark, In the trial of Rev. Willis
MacRorie, of Martinsville. Twelve
ministers served as a jury. which was
presided over by Bishop Luther B.
Wilson. Mr.. MacRorie was accused
by the mother of nine-year-old Edith
Nelson, of Mount Horeb. The case
was dismissed by the grand jury. The
minister has been seeking vindication
for some time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22
BARTEKDERS DECIDE
NOT TO HOLD DANCE

Because they would not be allowed
to sell spirituous drinks at their an
nual ball to have been held at the
Auditorium April Q. the committee
of arrangements of the Bartenders
International League Of America,
Local No. 545. decided at a special
meeting last night to postpone the
affair indefinitely. AS summer is
approaching rapidly they may In
augurate an excursion then to take
the place of the ball.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22

court were In Perth Amboy we could
notify our clients by telephone and
save lot of time, trouble and ey-
pense. He stated that he would be
glad to add his services in the fur
therance of any petition started for
the establishment of the branch
court here
Emil Stremlau.
Emil Stremlau, who is circulating
the petition, points out that the law
|yers would certainly derive untold
blessings from the proposed plan.
He stated that 1t requires two hours
and one-half to go and, come from
New Brunswick unless you are lucky
enough to own an automobile. He
argues that Perth Amboy is by far
more accessible than New Brunswick
for most of the people of the county
He believes that most of the business
Of the court comes from this part Of
the county, and that therefore Perth
Amboy and vicinity are entitled to
more convenient court facilities.
G. Fl. Seaman, Jr.
. Charles X. Seaman, Jr., is highly
in favor of branch of the county
court mere II II Will uOI COSI Luc
county for its tablishment. He sug-
gested the use of the council cham
Der for the sessions.
DIR. Frank G. Henry.
DR.. Frank c. Henry thought the
location of branch county court
here would save the doctors an in
estimable amount of time and
trouble. He believed that members
of his profession would be benefited
by the court here nearly as much as
the lawyers. He said that now a
doctor d1slikes to take an emergency
case because Of his having to appear
at New Brunswick in subsequent
suits for damages.
Albert Leon.
Albert Leon, prominent Smith
street, merchant fs heartily In favor
of the branch court here. He said
when interviewed: ~ consider it a
step forward in the development of
Perth Amboy. 1t is in line with the
progressive spirit that Is being
shown. We want court here and
we want everything else that Will
make this greater city" He
thought the EVENING NEWS inter
Views with different lawyers show
that the amount Of business from
Perth Amboy and vicinity would JUS
| tify branch Of the county court be-
Ing established here.
DIR. G. w. Naulty.
DR.. Charles W. Naulty Jr., United
States health officer of the port, ap-
proves Of the proposed plan, and be-
lieves that even If the taxpayers had
to bear a little more expense In the
establishment Of the branch court
here that they would be more than
repaid in the time, trouble and in
convenience they would save by more
handy court facilities.
Just What Is Needed.
Assistant Postmaster J. Harry
| Tyrrell thinks that a branch county
court house would be Just what the
people of Perth Amboy and vicinity
need, and that it would be q great
| improvement in saving time, trouble
and expense to the property owners.
This, he thinks, would be valuable
enough to more than an equal the
expense to the taxpayers incident to
the establishment of the institution
here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22
STILL HUSTLIRC AFTER
THAT MILE OF PENNIES

Determined to raise a mile of
pennies in this city and vicinity the
Salvation Army officers are still at
work here. Thus far ffty-two yards
have been collected in Perth Amboy
and the canvass is not yet completed.
In Sewaren and Woodbridge sixty
three yards were collected, making
lis yards all told. There are 1,760
yards in a mile.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF The
MOON VISIBLE In N. j.

A total eclipse of the moon was
visible in parts of the state early this
morning. 1t has been eighteen years
since the orbit has been likewise
yelled. The eclipse began at 6:14
o'clock, the moon setting while the
eclipse was still on. This was a series
of lunar eclipses covering forty-eight
occurrences. The next will be April
2. 1871.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22
Electrical Workers to Feast,

At special meeting Of the Inter-
national Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, Local No. S5S, last night at
Union hall, preparations were begun
Tor banquet Of the local organiza-
eion. No date was set for the affair.
The committee of arrangements is as
follows: Rudolph Schuck. William
Doyle and Thomas Toolin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22

the original designs by A. Eidel Of
Paris. The story is Of love and poll
ties in a South American republic, in
Itermingled with which is touch of
jpathos and "slews" of laughter, and
a tasty dressing Of catchy music, not
forgetting a large contingent of pret-
Ity girls, and, of course. "Fisher's
Komikal Karacter Kreation," Mutt
and Jeff," who will be whole show
in themselves, as is expected of a
cartoon play of such world wide
fame. There will be fifty people in
the production exclusive of the mech
anical crew. A beautiful scenic dis
play and numbers of different gorge
Gus costumes will be feature. Mutt
and Jeff will be seen for the first
time in Perth Amboy at Proctor's
on Friday March %. For an en-
gagement of one day. Secure seats
as soon as the sale opens, as mail
orders are ready being received for
reservations.
.,- SHOW AT PROCTOR'S.
Charming is the little playlet en-
titled, "The Rose of Virginia." now
being played at Proctors by the
Pauline Fielding players. The scenes
are laid in the ''Old Mother State"
An interesting and fascinating love
story is inerwoven in the play which
holds the undivided attention of the
spectator.
With EVENING NEWS papers un-
der the croogs OF their elbows and
dressed in the peculiar newsboy met
ropolitan style. Gus Edwards sextet
of little newspaper sellers absorb the
| interest of the audience. They rat
| tie bones, crack jokes, do the Jig and
many other acts characteristic of
that class of individuals.
Lightning Weston, said to be the
fastest cartoonist In the world, does
| marVels with his crayons. His feat
ure picture is of the Titanic disaster
which he executes on paper cleverly
and in mastery style. Wonderful
electrical effects enhance the charms
OF his drawings.
AT THE TRYONIx.
Several interesting pictures will be
shown at the Tryonix tonight. Love
is Blind" an American drama, is the
subject Of one which is expected to
please all that attend. Two other
dramas, entitled Making an Amer
ican Citizen and Her Neighbor," I"
will also be shown In pictures which
are sure to interest. Loads full Of
laughter will be brought forth when
the Wrong Flat" comedy. Is
given.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22
Fined on Wife,s Complaint.

Fined on WIGS COmp1Aint.
On complaint OF his wife, David
Evans. fifty-nine years, OF 1872 Wash
ington street, was arrested by Pa
trolman Rymarczyk assisted by Pa
trolman Hartung last night and was
fined $40 by Recorder Pickersgill
this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22

Frank SWEET Black was born on 4
farm ut Limington. Me-. March 8. 1853.
He was graduated at Dartmouth In
1875 and after few adventurous years
OF struggling against poverty was ad-
nitted to the bar 1879. He was elected
member Of congress in 1895 and be-
came governor OF New York state In
1897.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22
DIR. INrreI Returns Homo.

DR.. George w. Tyrrell has return
ed from a five weeks vacation at his
winter home at Turner'S, Fla. Much
OF his time was spent in outdoor
recreation, which he especially en-
inVS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22
Forty Hours Devotional.

Following the last mass In st.
Mary's r. C. church tomorrow morn
ing the forty hours devotional will
start in the church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22

Be Classified" advertiser. Bee
page eight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22

Wyckoff Wreck Not Raised.
Nothing has been done to recover
the wreck OF the freighter Wyckoff,
which was sunk last week when
rammed by steel fishing steamer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22
BLACK is DEAD
IN TROY N. Y,

Troy, N. Y, March 22.-Foilovvlne an
Illness Of several days Frank 3. Black,
former governor Of New York state,
died At his nsms here sariy today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-03-22
new BOOKS
At LIBRARY

New books at the library are as
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24
GREENBRIER.

Christmas is coming. Look out for Santa Claus.
 H. B. Love of Havana, photo grapher, arrived here last Saturday and is ready to do some good photo graph work.
 Cecil McCaul spent last Thursday and Friday in Little Rock.
 All preparations are being made for Christmas entertainment at the Bap- tist church Wednesday night, Decem- Der 24, by the Greenbrier Baptist Sunday school.
 Among those who have gone to spend the holidays are Misses Laura Collums. Weld Thomas and Rose Pat terson of Morganton. Miss Collums S one of the teachers in the public school here.
 Everett Blessing, Urvy Blair and Miss Leather Blythe, who are board ing students, are spending the hoh- days at home at Centerville.
 J. P. kennamer and family moved to Mallettown Saturday, where they will make their home for while.
 The Greenbrier public school closed last Friday for the holidays and all of the boarding students have gone home to spend Christmas.
 Prof Julius Gray, who is first as- sistant teacher in the public school at Wynne. Ark, passed through here last Saturday to Guy. where he will spend the holidays.
 W. E. McCollum. who attended the normal singing school at Guy for the past 20 days, taught by Prof. J. D.. Patton, returned home last Friday
 The Greenbrier Methodist Sunday school have their Christmas tree and ali preparations are being made for a nice entertainment Christmas night.
 E. P Henry and Ernest McCracken were at Guy Sunday.
 Hcg killing was the order of the day here Monday. W. H. Parks, w M Lyon, A. H. Tucker and D. Glover are all eating sausage, backbones and spareribs.
 Everybody remember that Patton's $ normal musical institute will con- mence here January }, 1914. All prep arations are being made for a large attendance Ali wishing to learn vo- cal music will miss great opportun- ity by not attending the school, as Prof. Patton is one of the finest in structors in the south in vocal music
 Only one more day until Christmas and the writer wishes the editor of the Log Cabin Democrat and force a mer- " Christmas.
 December 24.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24
THE LOG C>RlN DEMoCRAT-DAILY EDITION.

John Dickens was in Little Rock the past week.
 Mrs. Fannie Atwater is here visit i ing her mother, Mrs. Taylor. Miss Jewell Duke and Mrs. Fannie Lawrence went to Little Rock Friday.
 Mrs. Emma Ripley of Morrilton is visiting relatives and friends here for few days Mrs. Henry Jones and sister, Alma, visited at Olmstead Thursday and Friday.
 Joe Lindsey moved here the past week from Van Buren.
 Mrs. Emma Mcintyre and Florence went to Little Rock Saturday. Mrs. Ollie Summers and Miss Nel- lie Jones were in Little Rock Satur- day
 Mrs. Neatman of Rondo is visiting relatives here.
 Joe Meeks and daughter, Sarah, are visiting relatives at Russellville for a few days.
 Mrs. Maud Mosley and two sons, Ellis and Robert of Conway, were here Monday.
 Mrs. Fannie Naylor and Miss Ruth Naylor visited relatives at Mt. Pis- gah Saturday and Sunday.
 Walter Meeks of Mayflower and Miss Russell of near Blackville were married Sunday. We wish them much joy.
 Bal Berry and wife were in Little Rock one this week.
 Mrs. Fannie Naylor and Robbie are visiting at Conway.
 Sam Bunch, wife and daughter. Vir- gie, are visiting relatives in Okla homa.
 December 24.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24
FAULKNER.

Everybody is done gathering their crops in this country C. E. Atkinson is confined to his bed at this writing B. NJ. Vestal went to Little Rock last week. Misses Laura and Rachel Jones wis ited Miss Ruth Bullion Sunday
 Rev D. H. Heslip perached a very interesting sermon at Cross Roadds Sunday. Our school is progressing nicely, under the management of Prof. I. J.. and Miss Ruth Bullion.
 Prof. J. R. Giddens was canvassing these parts this last week and spent a night with T. E. Mitchell. C. E. Condray canvassed Wilson township last week. Wilburn Graham visited homefolks at Oak Bowery Saturday night and Sunday. T. E. Mitchell went to Little Rock Monday and brought out his Christ mas goods.
 Mrs. Mollie Pedergrass has moved into our community.
 We hear that the wedding bells will ring in our community ere long.
 The Lattimer boks passed through F Faulkner Gap en route to Little Rock with drove of sheep and cattle last
 C. C. Black has smoved to Will Dar- seys, in Pulaski county for the next year.
 Esquire J. J. Fortson has built new house for a renter.
 John Mitchell and Walter Harrell have purchased a saw mill from Will McPike and are doing considerable saving. Wishing the editor a merry Christ mas.
 December 24
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24
GARLAND SPRINGS.

Jesse Bell has very sick child with pneumonia. Sim Bryant went to Con-
 Sim Bryant went to Conway Satur- way Saturday night for medicine for the child Barn Bell had to make an- other trip Sunday night.
 Miss Lille Keathley is improving very slowly.
 s. H. Keathley and C. C. Keathley left this week for Middle Tennessee to spend Christmas. Miss Flora Cruse, who has been out here since summer. also went back.
 J. N. White and wife started Sun- day for McCrory for their Christmas.
 Osborn Dawes and family of Ava, Mo, are here to spend the holidays with their parents, MT. and Mrs. John Dawes.
 Marvin Reynolds of Conway is up to spend the holidays with her par ents
 Miss Della Woolly went home Sat urday. J. A. Mcdonald, who went to Little Rock some time ago for an operation for dislocated hip, is reported to be getting along very badly.
 We are sorry to hear Of the death of J. Sam Ussery.
 We have one eage of pellegra down close to Enola-Mr. Bonner, who is very low. Troy Keathley will occupy the place where H. o. Keathley lives another year.
 The people through here seem to be somewhat divided on Payne and Hay.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24
PLINY AND BRANNON,

Christmas is almost here and it looks like snow.
 The services at Brannon Sunday and Sunday night were good, but the congregation was light.
 Darnce Harris and Miss Cloie Moore of Person were married Sun- day. We wish them long and happy married life
 Say, Bristol, how nancy new sub- scribers have you got for the Log Cabin? I wish everybody in the coun- ty would take it.
 We are sorry to note that Mrs. Liz zie German is still low with pneumo-
 I wonder what has become of all the candidates? 1 haven't seen none in three or four days. The time is drawing near when some one will be beat, but he will have lots of con- pany. Good luck to all of them and the readers of the Log Cabin Demo- crat. This is the last item for 1913 The new year will bring news for 1914.
 December 24.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24
UNION VALLEY.

The weather continues mild. The ain has been moderate and the farm CTS will soon begin to prepare for an- other crop
 Several are killing hogs this week.
 This scribe has rented his place to Lonna Mobley. He moved the past week
 Rush Hatfield will live on the Stiv- CTS farm.
 Some of the farmers were lucky in making corn enough to run them, but great many will have to buy
 The newly married couple, Sam Jos lin and wife, will live on Steve Las ley's farm, known as the Lute Grimes place.
 Rev. Etchison preached at the val ley Sunday evening. He and his fam fly were on their way to Springfield to see his daughter. He has changed his time to the second Sunday at II o'clock.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24
BRISTOL.
December 24.

The box supper at the Baptist church was highly enjoyed by all present. Miss Dora Jennings was vot- cd the most popular young lady and Gurthry Arnold the most popular young man. Some boxes sold for over 8.
 Mir. Matthews of Enola visited here Sunday.
 Attorney Houston and B. Graham of Bethlehem attended the singing at the Baptist church Sunday.
 Mrs Addie Stone is visiting her parents. Mir. and Mrs. Sullivan, at Vii lonia.
 L. Gunter can get those knee pants by paying storage.
 Born, to Mir. and Mrs. Noah Strick- land, son.
 Born, to MT. and Mrs. Raymond Day, a girl.
 Barthal Cox of Oklahoma and Miss Lois Nolan of Hammonsville were married Sunday.
 Miss Arthur is visiting in Conway.
 Charlie Terry, Loney Gunter, E. W. Day and Gurthry Arnold were nomi- mated as the homliest men in Faulk- Fner county.
 Rev. Dalton of Enola breaches at the Baptist church the third Sunday in January.
 December 24.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24
BECKETT MOUNTAIN.

The weather is cloudy and threaten ing.
 Boss Henry went to Rosebud Satur- day.
 Lum and Fletcher Cook are moving north of Rosebud.
 J. w. Presley is preparing to build lot of new fence.
 L. Fulton of Saltillo visited in this community Saturday and Sunday.
 Harry Bennett attended church at Brannon Sunday
 Ralph Tacckett is ddrilling a well on his place this week.
 Jem Cook is moving this week to the Cook Bros. place.
 Uncle Isaac Fulton has moved to Saltillo.
 December 24.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24
INCOME INSURANCE.

A good Christmas present for your wife would be a monthly income life insurance policy. It would keep your salary coming every month for the next 20 years, in case of your death. The cost is low compared with the benefits. Missouri State Life policies are free from restrictions and techni- calities. Ask us about it.
 J. D. DUNAWAY, '
 General Agent, Conway, Ark.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24
don, with Payne gaining.

As most of the people want snow in the winter, it is a very good indica- ton that J. w will be the next treas urer.
 Edgar keathley and wife have gone on a circuit to visited their people.
 Happy Christmas to all you old old boys.
 December 24.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24
FOR sHEsIFy.

The Log Cabin Deaoerat Is authorized to announce CHAS. o. PAYNE or Csdren town- 'ship as candidate for Sheriff and Collector of Faulkner county. subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24

The Log Catip Democrat is authorized to announce R. A. REYNOLDS of Cadron town chip as a candidate for Tax Assessor of Faulkner county. subject to the action of the Democratic party
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24
FOR CIRCUIT CLERK .no rscoEpgs-

The LoS Cabin Democrat Is authorized to announce ANON N. LEDBET1 FIR of Cadron township as e candidate for Cir.hit Clerk and Recorder of Faulkner county. su, ject to the .sction of the Densocrasic party
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24

a The Log Cabin Deanccist Is authorized to announce T. J. BULLION of Cadron town chip q candidate for County and Probate Clerk of Faulkner county. subject to the ac- sion of the Democratic Yarty.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized t. announce A. L. GLOVER as candidate fol Constable of Clifton Township. subject to tn, action of the Democratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24

x The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce c. K. ELLIOTT of Ee~ton Town ship . candidate for Tax Assessor of Faulkner County. subject to the ectiou of the Democratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to = . candidate for Judge of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit. subject to the aetioon of the Democratic party.
 X The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce HON. GEORGE W. CLARK of Faulkner county a candidate for Judge of ehe Seventeenth Judicial Circuit subject to Che action of the Democratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24

The log Cabin Democrat is authorized to announce w. 0. DURHAM of Cadron town ship as a candidate for Tax Assessor of Faulkner county. subject to the action of the Democ ratir party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24

s The Log Cabin Democrat l. authorized to announce J. s. JOHNSON of Csdlon town ship as candidate for Circuit Cls'k ard Re eorder of Faulkner county. subject 10 the ae- tion of the Democratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized tr announce RUFUS HAYD6T of Benedict township as candidate for Sheriff of Fsuk- ner county. subject to the action of the Dem ocratic party
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized te announce D. o. HARTON, JR.. of Cadron township candidate for Treasurer of Faulkner County. subject to the action of the Democratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24

The Log Cabin Democrat is authorized t. announce CLEVELAND R. BERRY of Cad ron township candidate for Treasurer oi Faulkner county, subject to the action Of tke Democratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24

The Log Cabin democrat is authorized to announce ROY ROGERS of Cadron township as a candidate fol Tax Assessor of Faulkner county, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic party.
The log cabin Democrat., 1913-12-24
MAYFLOWER.

It rained and showed here Monday. H. L. Martin and wife made trip to Little Rock during the last week.