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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
GUEST DAY At
THE PH|LEMONS
Ernest FrehrlChs Spoke on
Rheims Cathedral
By Special Correspondent.

BY Special correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, Nov. t1.-"Guest
Day." with the Philemon Literary and
Historical Society held yesterday
brought out many members together
with a number of guests at this time.
Miss Elsa E. Evans, president of the
society presided.
Ernest Frerichs. a member Of the
Second Pioneer Infantry recently re-
turned from overseas where that regi-
ment was part of the army of oCcu-
patton in Germany was the speaker or
the afternoon. Mr.. Frerichs gave an
interest ng account of what he saw m
France and Germany and particular
ly ca his visit % the city of Rheims.
lie gave a graphic account OF The
2heims Cathedral that he visited dur-
ing the pas year, of the time of It's
erection many years ago up until the
present time. He told of the Germans
Smelling the beautiful place and of the
part that Is still standing yet today.
Mr.. Frerichs told much of the city
of Rheims and of its inhabitants and
how they were driven from the city
during the heavy she'll fire of the Ger
mans that caused its complete des-
truction.
Mrs. James A. Simonson followed
tho talk with a paper on the opera,
Lucia de LammermoOr," while Mrs.
Joseph Bedell played the sextette part
of the opera. Following this Mrs.
Simonson read a paper on "Ohpheus
and Eurydice," both of which were
interesting.
Mrs. j. F. Bindenberger, contralto
the soloist of the afternoon then
sang a selection from the opening of
che opera "Orpheus and Eurydice,"
accompanied on the piano by Mrs.
William ]. Yetman.
Mrs. Joseph Bedell, then played a
piano solo from the opera "Orpheus
and Eurydice," and at the close OF
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
Red Cross Roll Call Ends
Tonight When Workers Meet
BIZ Special Correspondent.

~
FOTTENVILLE. Nov. 11.-With
the closing of the campaign for the
Third Red Cross Roll Call scheduled
to AXE place tonight a meeting of the
captains and team workers has been
called for tonight at s o'clock for the
purpose OF checking up the result of
the house to house canvas for mem
bers thai began Sunday November 2
in the district that comprises Totem
Vile, Richmond Valley and K~reischer-
Vile. Mrs. NJ. G.. Quimby. at the head
of the committee for this end of the
island with those associated with her
on the committee have canvassed the
three places pretty thoroughly.
While many of those that were
members a year ago have not renew
ed their membership again 1t is ex-
pected that about the same number
will have Joined here again for an
other year. The meeting at the school
q week ago helped the campaign con
siderable to bring the matter before
the people in many ways. Workers al
the Tottenville National Bank have
secured a number of new members.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
FTOttenViIIe Empires Win
First Game Of Season

The Empires. of Tottenville, won
their first game of the season on
Saturday night when they travelled to
Great Kills and there defeated the
Y. M. o. G. five 1920. An early lead
was piled up by the Tottenville boys.
the score at the end of the first half
being 23-6. In the last twenty min
utes of play the home team annexed
twenty points as compared to the
visitors eleven, making the score "a
26 in favor of Tottenville.
For T~ottenville E. Price and ].
Covel each scored four field goals,
leading in that department of the
game, while A. Everett, the Y. NJ. o.
C. center, made five double pointers.
The Empires are anxious to hear
from teams averaging 140 pounds, L.
w. Hollowell, Box sos. Tottenville.
being their manager.
The score of Saturday nights
game:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
Arrest VIII be Made in Man.
Slaughter Case Today

By Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE Nov 11-An arrest
will be made today In the manslaugh-
ter case at New Dorp when a family
of seven, consisting of father, mother,
three sons and two daughters were
run down by an automobile in New
Dorp lane Sunday night, killing the
father, Gene Pony, fifty years old, of
113 West 18th street, Manhattan.
and sending two of the sons to the
Staten Island hospital each with
broken leg. Acting Detective Ser
geant Schley and Detective Detroit
worked on the case all day yesterday
and from a clue that they learned
late yesterday afternoon they are pos
tive that they have the driver and
owner of the car hat struck and kill
ed the man and injured the others.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
Two Enlist Here

Two enlistments are reported by the
local Navy recruiting office for the
past week, they follow: John Stumps,
705 Cortlandt street, sent to Newport
and Richard John Ryan, of 516 John
street, South Amboy, also sent to New
port, r. I.
The following promotions have been
reported by the Navy Department to
the local recruiting officers Arthur
Markuson, 400 Front street, this city
from apprentice seaman to seaman
second class; Patrick Kalish of Ferry
street, South Amboy from apprentice
seaman to Machinists Mate; Arthur
J.. Peterson, 373 Division street, this
city, from fireman third class to fire.
man second class.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. James Warner, of
Manhattan( spent Sunday visiting at
Prince Bay.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. j. Latourette and
Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Nance motored in
New Jersey Sunday in the formers
machine.
William ]. Dawson returned yes
terday to F~armingdale, N. j., after
visiting his daughter. Mrs. c. A Shea.
Mrs G. Burkhardt and son Cort-
landt are home after a visit in Man
haitian
Mrs. Minnie Cooper, who under
went an operation some time ago, is
able to be out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Oliver and
daughter have been visiting in Man
haitian.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
TODAY'S BUDGET
FOR So. AMROY
EpWOrth League Bazaar Tonight.
Other Events
BIZ Special Correspondent.

BIZ Special Correspondent.
SOUTH AMBOY, Nov. Livery
thing is in readiness for the grand
opening for the annual fair and bazaar
Of the Epworth League to be held in
the basement of the John Street NJ.
+. church tonight. The basement
has been beautifully decorated with
the league colors and the very attrac-
tive booths are just piled high with
goodies"
Each evening there will be a shoIt
entertainment. Tonight the enter
tainment will be a miscellaneous pro-
gram, including the following:
Duet, Miss Myra Deitrick and Mrs.
Albert Cole; recitation, Ruth Nilsson;
recitation, Thelma Stratton; recita-
ton Catherine Stratton; solo, II. A.
Meacham; recitation, William Com
niger; piano solo, Ruth Mortenson:
instrumental solo, Mildred stephen
son.
Tomorrow night the attraction will
be a one act farce comedy entitled
"A Scheme That Failed"
The play will be directed by Miss
Bertha Abel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
Bentley Lodge Odd Fellows
Benefit Movies is Tonight
BIZ Specinl correspondent.

By Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILBE, Nov. 11-Bentley
Lodge No. $40. odd Fellows, at its
meeting last night completed plans
for the benefit moving picture show
at the Palace theatre this afternoon
Winchester Woman" will be the feat
ure picture, Besides this there will
be other interesting reels. There will
be three shows commencing with a
matinee at $3.50 o'clock this after
noon and continuing with two shows
tonight at Z and 9 o'clock. Many
tickets have been sold and a large
crowd is expected to be on hand to
help make the affair a success.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11

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help that you need. To be had In Liquid OF
tablets. Tablet form, 60 cents, at all drug
stores. Write DR.. Pierce's Invalids' Hotel,
In Buffalo, N. Y, for free and confidential
medical advice.
Beaver Springs. PAT had been broken
down and felt as though my last days had
come when I was advised to try Dr.. Pierceq
Favorite Prescription. 1 took 1t and found
1t did me a wonderful amount OF good. !
have taken only three bottles and feel as
though I am cured. My limbs are stronger
and my nerves are again all right. May
God bless DR.. Pierce. I shall always be
pleased to recommend his remedies 70
sverybody."-MRS. EMMETT MAY.
wostfeld, Pail have had five children.
I took DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
during expectant periods and found y
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my life II IL hadn't been for the 'Prescrip
tion.' The doctor said IT was al that eve
brought me through. I would advise any
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health is so now I can work in the hay fields
o. well as In the houso."-MRS. ANNA
HURD, X. r. D.4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11

hlADJ ReAlS oAA VS0s
little things annoy
and everything goes
wrong"
Look the other ipdv
Just a nlin,Ite and sec
rhas Dr.. Picrcss
FdvorIe Prescription
has done for o
than a million wo-
men In the last fifty
o
What IL has done
for others u can do
for you.
A helping hand TO
lift up weak, tired,
over-taxed women
that's what you'll
find In DR.. Pieree'l
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
County Judge Speaks.

BU NUtCFUT CUTTE5DUUUCWE.
TOTTENVILLE, Nov. 11:-County
Judge J.. Harry Herman was the
speaker at the monthly meeting Of
William Orr Branch of Friends of
Irish Freedom held last night at the
parochial school hall in Yetman ave-
nue.. There were about $50 present.
Nineteen new members Joined, max
ing a total now of IT'S in the organ
ization. William P. Reilly president,
was in the chair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11

Today, "Armlstice Day." will be
observed in the local schools. Owing
to the late proclamation by the gov
ernor no elaborate program was laid
out. The subject will be taken up by
the various teachers in the history
classes who will review the war lead
Ing up to the signing of the armis-
tice and the full meaning of the word.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
Humane Muzxlo.

A humane muzzle for dogs enables
an animal to open its mouth as long
as its nose is pointed toward the
ground, but closes as it raises its head.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
Safe.

Mrs. Green-"So your husband Ii
In trouble againf' Mrs. Jones--"Oh,
mol lie is out of trouble now. He's
in Jail"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11

Constable McCabe is today serving
warrants on boys accused by George
Applegate OF stealing corn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
Daily Thought

The wisest saying of all was that the
only true wisdom lay In not thinking
that one knew what one did not know.
Cicero.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11

Captain Harold c.. Hoffman, Will
liam Moss, Charles Smith and Harry
Stonaker, veterans of the old Com
pany II, New Jersey National Guard,
were in Asbury Park asst night at
tending a reunion of the veterans of
the old company.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
SHIPPING News
TIME OF HIGH TIDE TO-DAY
1000 10:43
ARRIVALS Az PERTH ANNOY

1000 1913
ARRIVALS AT PERTH AMBOY
Expected November 10, from Tam
pa, Lithapoliax, with a cargo or
phosphate rock for Liebig's Fertilizer
Works, Carteret; the Snug Harbor
from Boka Grand with cargo Of
phosphate rock for Consumers
Chemical Company.
PASSED CITY ISLAND
Schooner Matte j. Allies, Port
Reading for Jonesport, Me.
Schooner James Slater, Publicover,
Perth Amboy, Scanned Bros.
MARINERS NOTICES
Wrecking plant in Arthur Kill, be
tween Kreischerville, S. l., n. Y, and
Ploughspare Point, N. j., for the
purpose of raising sunken dredge
Lehigh. Vessels are requested to
slow down and give this plant a wide
berth when passing to avoid fouling
moorings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
First M. &. Church.

Baltimore has the distinction Of be-
ing the home Of the first American
Methodist church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11

The aides CT st. Mary's church
are preparing for a bazaar to be held
the entire week of November 17-22.
Entertainments will be the feature
each night as well as basketball and
vaudeville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
COMPLETELY
R

Is the feeling and plant of women who arg
aches. pack aches, dragging down feelings,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
Just a short session will be held, after
which the children will be excused.

Just a short session will be held, after
which the children will be excused.
William Christian, who a few
weeks ago accepted the advice Of
Greeley to Ego west" has come to h
conclusion that the east Is the best
place for him. After a short stay in
Flint, Mich, Mr.. Christian is once
more with his friends in this city.
With the installation Of the wood
working machines nearly completed,
Barr expects to la n conference
director of Middlesex county, with the
purpose of making South Amboy a
vocational center. Mr.. Bars plan
includes millinery. cooking, wood
working mechanical drawing, etc.
Among those from this city who at
tended the Harvard-Princeton foot
ball game at Princeton were Miss
Anna O'Connor, Miss Nellie Canton,
James Canton. In the party were
Miss Margaret Ohagen, of Asbury
Park, Frank Durham of New Bruns-
wick inc Fred Outenseith of Morgan.
In preparation for the coming bas-
ketball season the South Amboy High
School team is purchasing entirely
new and attractive uniforms. The
team that has been practicing hard
will soon take the court against some
of the strongest teams in this viclns
ity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
Empires

Substitutes, Sparks and Hoehn in
the second half for the Empires.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-11-11
"Gets- 1T" PeeIs Your
Corns Right OFF
Two Drops Will Do It Without Fuss
or Trouble. Never Fails.

There's only one way to get rid of
g. corn, and that 10 to peel 1t on ~
you would q banana skin. There In
only one corn emover in all the
WorId that does 1t that way. and that
The mirror., 1919-07-03
The Day of Enlightenment

In the generous spirit of time, and the
broad catholicity of this hour, cultivate no re-
sentiment. and harbor no revenges. We remember
Great Britain not the land of George the Third
and Lord North. but as the country of Shakespeare
and Milton, of Chatham and Burke of Gladstone and
John Bright. With the same language and lineage,
we longer settle our difficulties by the bloody is
of war; but by peaceful arbitration and are RI
walls only in the for better civilization and it's
benifcent results. We of the North and our south
ern brethren united in strengthening, enlargng
and perpetuating the republic. We hopefully await
the time when the leaven of Liberty from America
shall have regenerated the political condition of ev
cry race-Chauncy M Depew.
The mirror., 1919-07-03
Designed Famous Old Hall

Independence hall stands not only as the place
of for the Liberty Bell. but the old Pennsyl-
vania statehouse, and the building wherein the De-
caration of Independence was signed in 1776, with
John Hancock at its head. 1t is still in excellent
preservation and its quaint red and white front and
brick belfry give it air of and antiquity.
For many years it unknown who was the
designer of the old statehouse now better known as
Independence hail. But the discovery about for
ty years ago of the Identical design, now in the
Pennsylvania Historical societys collection, set the
question at rest.
1t was none other than Andrew Hamilton, who
not only held high Office in the province, but as
lawyer made the reputation of the Philadelphia bar
This was accomplished when he invited to New
York to defend the printer. Zengef, and contended
successfully for the liberty of the press-Se.
The mirror., 1919-07-03
Great Patriots Worthy Life

Patrick Henry retired from Office, a popular
man. but a tired one, and went to live a
estate, called Leatherwood, consisting of 10000
acres. The people were not willing that he should
live quiet life and elected him governor again in
1884, after which he practiced law and won great
renoun as criminal lawyer.
He died very peacefully at Red Hill in 1899,
taking great comfort IN the Christian religion,
which throughout his life had given him not only
comfort but courage and hope.-Sel.
The mirror., 1919-07-03
-. CO M M e n Il S -.

Since the ending of the great war many new
difficulties have arisen the path of Democracy that
beset it from every side, and it behooves us to be
very watchful that Liberty and Democracy becomes
not elusive'mockery to jbe at us whenever we
reach out to bring it within grasp. Therefore
this Independence Day. let put shoulders to
the clogging wheels of Liberty and help revolve
them little faster that they will have force
enough to travel over the rough and stony paths
toward the goal of everlasting peace.
The mirror., 1919-07-03
@ u e r 1 e S
NOTICE TO INMATES

For the benefit inmates who appreciate and the
pounity that their give towards
through school study literature acqui
ing education Night Schools who need helpful noma
ton in connection with their will
with be privileged the Query welcome
send queries interest with
kind collaboration Of Miss Miriam institutional
>e~~
NOTICEIn order regulate the conduct of this column
sign their name register number and lock number
all queries submitted for publication. Inmates Of
will be published, only the initials of each querist
being used. (Ed.)
The mirror., 1919-07-03
Notice to Inmates

WAR SAVING or THRIFT STAMPS can
be purchased each month by all who
so desire. You must notify your officer
not later than the Goth of the month
if you wish to purchase stamps during
that month.
c. S. REED,
Warden.
The mirror., 1919-07-03
CHURCH NOTICE.

Services in the Prison Chapel at nine clock Sun
day morning. Protestant and Catholic service every alternate
Sunday Rev. c. E. Benson and Rev. Fr Corcoran, Chap
lainS,
The mirror., 1919-07-03
The Month of July

When the scarlet cardinal tells
Her dream to the dragon fly,
And the lazy breeze makes nest in the trees
And murmurs lullaby,
It is July!
The mirror., 1919-07-03

QOf what material is the executive mansion in Washing
ton built and what kind of paint coating used keep it
whitef-T. L. G..
A:-But Virginia eestone; painted with white lead
paint
OIL. What is Hunl 2. What is Hungaian?-Z. A.
AL. One of barbarous Asatc people whose hordes
came probably from the Caspian eppes. about 372 A. d.
and under Aa about the middle the 5h century, obtained
control of large portion of central and Europe forcing
even Rome tribute Their defeat Marne
in 451 and the death of Aa 453 terminated their empire
They described of squat muscular figure fiat of face
ugly cruel and low in culture Modern authorities them
of Turkish, Taarc, Ugrian stock The Magyars and
Bulgars supposed retain Hunnh blood The word
Hun is also used denote who wantonly destructive
q native citizen of Hungary which is occupied by the
dominant Magyars in the central portions by Sovaks in the
north, Ruhenans in the northeast Roumanans in the east
and southeast in south and southwest and
Germans in the west and scaterngy in other parts.
Q:-Begnning with a Pure Bred Registered Holstein Bull
and scrub how many generations will it take get
Pure Bred stock which can be registered?-G. ].
A-The bylaws of the Hostein- Fiesian association
that Pure Bred Hosten Fesan may be held and
fer only those large improved black and white cattle already
registered in Holstein, Holstein- Erie
sian herd books such descended from them direct ne
both sire and dam and such imported animals of their de-
scendants registered the Netherlands Fesan North
Holland herd books by the affirmation of breeder of the
animal satisfactory tothe Inspector There provision for
the admission of animals that been bred from repeated
crossing of pure bred Hosten with scrub ordinary stock
Q-Please what the color yellow is made from for
market purposes.-E B.
A:-Thee many different yeows, for different pur
poses, and Turmec is used for
coorng mixed mustard for buffers these and
other yelows, such madder, from plants Chrome
yellow pigment used in paint is combination of chromium
and ad the suhdes antmony and arsenic also produce
yelow, well salts of cobalt stronum, bmouh, copper,
iron oxide is another. Rare metal cadmium basis of
costly yellow pigment used by artists Gamboge is gum.
Development coatar dye industry has resulted in derivation
of many yeows from that Yellow ochre in earth.
Q:What is a falling STAR and what does look like after
it has dropped?-D. N. E.
A:-Fang stars portions of matter identical with ele
found EARTH Some of them particles given off by
They composed largely of iron, with nickel and
other metals in varying proportions Some look like nearly
pure iron and gray dark in colo others of reddish
hue and resemble Stag cnders. All have colec
tions of meteorites.
The mirror., 1919-07-03

Notice Contributions submitted to the Mirror
for publication must be absolutely originals If not
original. PROPER credit must be given # known: if
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to comply with this request he will henceforth be
dropped from the Mirrors contributing staff.
Signed by Editor.
Approved by Warden
The mirror., 1919-07-03

Kansas has started harvesting its wheat, which
promises to be nearly onefourth of the total winter
wheat crop of the United States. Never in the his
tory of the state has it looked for such rich returns
from the millions of acres that have been planted 4
Half the population of the United States could be
fed in a year on the -four made from wheat grown
on the farms of western state. As the march
of the harvesters moves northward to the Canadian
border TO the war-stricken peoples of Europe
ance will be given that the American surplus of
food is their best guarantee that their will
again 90 unsatsfed.-Hanska Herald
The mirror., 1919-07-03

To work with no other thought than that we
shall add something to the total of human worth
is to insure success.
Do not think of others as rivals think of them
as brothers, and then your effort shall be added
to theirs. Larry Ho in Wnnebago City Enterprise
The mirror., 1919-07-03

Another disadvantage of the humid weather il
that it keeps smoking terbacker" in such
state of dampness that it burns poorly Good for tn.
match manufacturers, however-Ex.
The mirror., 1919-07-03

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1919-07-01
NO SERVICE ON
DROP LETTERS
WITH old RATE
Postmaster Simpson COrrects En-
roneous Idea That 0ne-Cent Let
tiers Are Delivered.

There seems to be some misap-
prehension," said Postmaster Simp-
son this morning, "as to the inter-
probation of the term drop letter.
in connection with the restoration
of the old and standard rate of
postage, judging from the inquiries
made at the Rock Island postoffice.
Some persons seem to think
that a sealed letter bearing one
cent postage, mailed in Rock Island,
for delivery in Rock Island, is en-
titled to delivery. This is a mis-
take. A drop letter never was
anything but a drop letter, and
under no circumstances entitled to
delivery. 1t was originally applied
to postof1ces whose patrons were
served absolutely through the gen.
era1 delivery, or lock boxes, and as
stated, many postmasters have