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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15
Yes; S. S. S. Is Purely Vegetable
Natures Safe Blood Treatment

an impaired. appetite, a feeling OF
lassitude and a general weakening
of the system. 1t is then that you
should promptly take a few bottles
Of s. S. S. It will aid in cleans
Ing the blood and build up and
strengthen the whole systems
S s. 5. is sold by all druggists.
Valuable information about tho
blood supply can be had free by
writing to the Swift Specific Co.
50 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta, Ga.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15
The Pot
Sport News Boiled Down

The quartet who sang oh, How I
Miss You, Dear Old Pail of Mine"
at Monday nights burlesque were
given considerable applause, and a
number were so touched by the song
that they kept humming Memories
and Wont You Bring Back those
Wonderful Days"
A fight dope-sllnger makes
the announcement that the boy
who made a good start in a local
ring, and secured seventeen
knockouts out of nineteen fights,
but who was given quite a trim
ming in Newark last night, wants
to stick to the old engine, for
there has been many a fighter
who had a good start, but once
he gets going down it is quite a
task to hold him.
Not hearing from Billy Ma
chimes class of fighters, we believe
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15

On the Market Half a Century.
When you are in perfect health,
and r enjoying a strong and
vigorous vitality, It Is then that
your blood Is freq from all impur;-
ties.
You should be very careful and
give heed to the slightest indica-
tion Of impure blood. A sluggish
circulation Is often indicated by
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15
Oakland Close Season.

The Oaklands of Dublin closed their
baseball season after winning eight
games and losing two, both losses be-
ing to the Daredevils also of Dub
lin. :.
Frank Placzek. Nandor Raldorf and
Sam Budin featured for the OaklanoS
during the season.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15
Landing The Kdyo

Eddie Trembly and Jackie Clark
fought a fast twelve round draw at
New Bedford Monday night.
Eddie McAndrews knocked out
Leon Baden, welterweight champion
of France, in the second round of a
scheduled six round bout at Phla-
delphia Monday night.
Mike MeTigue knocked out Bill
Hurley of Glen Falls. in the third
round of a scheduled ten round fight
at the Troy A. c. Monday night.
Johnny Dundee and Willie Jackson
will fight in Milwaukee october 81.
These two fighters have met before on
several occasions and put up good ex-
hibitions.
Mike O'Dowd will meet Steve Latzo
of Hazelton, Pa, in a six round star
bout at the National A. c., Philadel-
phia Saturday night.
G. Lawrence, representative in New
York of the Creamy City A. CO. OF Mil
and Bob Mona of Tor a
ten round go at their club.
Rockey Kansas, of Buffalo, and Cal
Delaney, of Cleveland, will meet in
a ten round bout at the opening show
of the Velodrome A. c.. Buffalo, on
November 3.
AL Roberts received such a trim
ming Monday night at the hands OF
Weinert, thai he has cancelled his
fights for the next couple of weeks
until his bruises have healed, which
doctors say will take several weeks
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15

The Giants played q couple Of
ball games in Montreal over the
weekend. On Saturday they
gave their pitcher and catcher to
the home team, and they backed
the home team pitchers, and
were defeated. On Sunday with
their regular team they trimmed
the champion semI-pro team of
Montreal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15

Pittsburgh Nationals, who ara
playing In Havana, are showing the
Cubans What they could have done In
the National League. The Cubans
can't come nca defeating them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15
ROOSEVELT F. C..
CLOSES SEASON
Record Of IA Games and Five
Lost During Summer

The Roosevelt Field Club, which
enjoyed q successful season UP to the
time they met Joe Mullen's crack
aggregation of ball t~ossers, have
finally closed their season after los
ing five straight games. These five
games were the only ones lost, while
fourteen games were taken by the
small town gang.
The Roosevelt team played light
senior teams for the greater part of
the season. defeating all Of these
teams, with the exception of the
Empires, with whom two games
were played, one being taken by each
team. The Roosevelt team scored a
victory over Rossville, who lost but
two games all season, the other be-
ing to the Tottenville Field Club.
When Donoghue's tribe came to
Amboy they had fourteen victories
rolled up, but once the Amboy play
ers started, the Roosevelt team found
they were in the wrong boat. Then
the Wheeler series, Roosevelt lost
three straight, and ended their sea
son by losing to the Empires, ga,
which tied the series.
The victories:
Roosevelt, 6; Fire Engine Com
pany No. 1, 2.
Roosevelt, 9; Frankllns, 1.
Roosevelt, 16; Raritan Engine
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15

Kid Toney was II Of luck Mon
day night when he was to have his
first chance to show his ability OUT
side of the Lotos Club. Toney can
consider that trip a victory, for it
proves someone is afraid Of him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15

VIII there be a bowling league
his year? There will be q league IL
the postofIice has anything to say.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15

The jinx is still following the 7.
NJ. c. They cannot easily evade their
trouble, but time will tell.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15

that the "Fatime" has scared them
all back in their shells.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15

Chris Doukas, the hashy boot
black from Mcclellan street, is cred
tied with putting the shine in Greek.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15

skinny" Aneckstcin, a member of
the 1iashy four, expects to shortly
enter the ring. He has done every
thing from drive a Ford up TO enter
the ring.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15

Judging from last Saturday nights
basketball game the basketball fans
do not seem to be as loyal as the
baseball fans. Baseball players boast
ed of such fans as "Deide," "Vic,"
"2.75" and Nut" but as yet basket
ball has not shown their real follow
ers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15

Eddie Trembly and Jackie Clark
fought a fast twelve round draw at
New Bedford Monday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15


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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15

Not hearing from Billy Ma
chimes class of fighters, we believe
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
WOMAN SUSPECTED
OF THEFTS, HELD
Mrs. Chappan. Brought
from New York. Accom-
panied by Clergyman
SHOWS NERVOUSNESS
BEFORE COURT

Mrs. Annie Roberts alias Annie Chap
pan, who was arrested in New York
several days ago, on two charges OF
larceny Of clothing from the home Of
Mrs. John Vaughn, No. 1902 Washing
ton street, and Miss Mildred llurlock,
who lives at the same address, was ar
raigned in City Court today. Mrs. Chap
pan. who arrived here last night with
Detective j. C. Riley, was not repre-
sented by counsel in court and asked
for a continuance, Judge Churchman
allowing the case TO go over until next
Tuesday fixing the bail at 500 on one
charge and $500 on the other. This
bail was afterwards changed, however,
by the court 10 $500 and $500.
Mrs. Chappan, who was accompanied
to the court by an aged man who says
he is an Episcopal clergyman, and her
father, appeared nervous in court.
10 is alleged that while the woman
was boarding at the Vaughan home she
stole a set Of furs and clothing which
were afterwards recovered from women
here who had advanced her money on
the articles.
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
CROWD IMPRESSED
BY HORSEBACK BOYS
Mounted Band Plays at
Head of Eleventh Cavalry
Squadron
WOUNDED OFFICERS
BOOST VICTORY LOAN

Mounted on bay chargers. riding four
abreast. members of a squadron OF the
Eleventh United States Cavalry paraded
through the center OF Wilmington yes
terday and won the admiration Of
thousands Of Wilmlngtonians. The Cav
alrymen were a splendid body Of men.
Their campaign mats were held in place
by a strap looped under the chin
which added TO their jaunty appear
ance. Each soldier packed a revolver
on his hip, and they paraded up Mar
ket street with sabres over the right
shoulder. They certainly made a war
like picture. The Cavalrymen were pre-
ceded by their mounted band on black
horses, a contrast with the bays Of
the fighting men. The band made a
hit by its playing Of march music, the
horses stepping along, unguided, in per-
feet time. Colonel A. r. Mayo, headed
the cayalcade. As the Cavalrymen pass
ed General James II. Wilson, at the
public buildings, they saluted him. lie
presided over a meeting held in front
Of the public buildings in the interest
Of the Victory Loan, and made a plea
for its success. Much 10 the disap-
pointment Of the crowd, the Cavalry
band gave no concert at the meeting,
Continued on Page Eleven.)
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
GOVERNOR signs
five CITY BILLS
Approves Revenue Measure
Alter Talking to Chamber
of Commerce Men
WANTED COUNCIL
IOPAY FLU" BILLS

After a delegation Of members Of
the Wilmington Chamber Of Commerce
had called upon him in behalf Of those
measures, Governor Townsend, at
Dover, shortly before = o'clock this
afternoon, signed five important bills
affecting Wilmington that were passed
by the recent Legislature.
The Governor had told a delegation
Of members Of Wilmington City Coun-
Gil, who called on him last week, that
he felt averse TO signing these bills,
even though they were Of the utmost
importance 10 Wilmington, unless City
Council paid the bills contracted In
fighting the influenza epidemic the lat
ter part OF last year. Those "hu' bills
amount 10 more than $4,000, and per
sons to whom they are owed have been
trying in vain to get tnelr money.
The Governor this afternoon signed
the bills in question, in the presence
Of the Chamber OF Commerce delega-
ton Before he signed the measures
the Governor was assured by the dele
cation that they would use their In
fluence to try to have City Council
pass the "flu" epidemic bills.
Those in the Chamber OF Commerce
delegation comprised 4. u. Warner. Jr.,
president Of the Chamber; Colonel
George w. Sparks, Captain Horace VIII
Continued on Page Six.
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
WILSON CALLS FOR
ITALY'S SHOWDOWN
Refusal to Concede Fiumc
Puts Peace Question Up
to People
"l4 POINTS" ARE
AGAIN INVOLVED

WASHINGTON. April %. Omitted
Press. president Wilson has de-
manded a SHOW down before the Ital-
ian people with the Foreign Minister,
Baron sonnlno, on the subject OF
Fiume.
His statement In Paris today declar-
ing that America must stand by tis
principles she set forth lthe fourteen
points, IN adjusting the Adristic prob
lens, means the most serious crisis OF
the entire peace conference has been
reached.
To those familiar with the Presi-
dents course. ii is known he would
not have made a public appeal to tho
Italians on this subject unless he felt
that every other means for a solution
had been exhausted Incidentally it
brings TO a dramatic head a clash OF
purposes and views that has existed
from the first between Sonnino and
Wilson.
The President Tlaces the decision
squarely up TO the italian people in
his statement.
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
PICK COMMITTEE
TO INQUIRE INTO
N 'ELMOYbE Case
Wilmington Clergymen on
Commission to Conduct
Hearings Soon
secret BEARINGS: TO
PRINT The TESTIMONY
stan Correspondent.


LEwES. Del. April 23.-The session
OF the Presbytery Of New Castle closed
yesterday afternoon without an invita-
tion for the June meeting. which will
be one-day session, on June 30. I'm
der the new plan, by which four instead
Of two stated meetings will be held
yearly. the summer and winter meet
ings will be one-day. and the spring
and fan meetings two-day sessions.
At the afternoon session. the follow
ing commissioners were elected to the
meeting OF the General Assembly, in
ST. Louis. In May: Ministerial. the Rev.
u. Franklin Smiley. West Church, and
the Rev. j.. n. Mlligan. st. George
elders. G. w Jones. First Presbyterian
Church. Wilmington; James NJ. smyth,
Greerhill Church. The election was
close, the other nominees, who recelv-
ed many OF the votes, being the Rev.
Thomas ArmentrOut. Lower Brandy
wine Church, the Rev. Joel :. Gnnllan.
Olivet Church: Elder Henry NJ. McCul-
Tough, Of Elkton; Elder. j. Chandler
Pyle, Hanover Church, and Elder sam
uel J. Reynolds, Smyrn Dr. F. II.
Moore declined nomination, as he was
a commissioner four years ago.
Just before adjournment, the mod
orator, the Rev. DR.. Charles II. Bonner.
announced the following personnel OF
the executive commission appointed 10
hear all facts in the controversy over
the Rev. Dr.. John McElmoyle and the
Continued on Page Eleven.)
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
"BLINP" FLIES in
TO BOOST LOAN
Aviators in First Dirigible
Seen Here Bombard
from the Sky
CITY THRILLED BY
UNUSUAL SIGHT

Wilmingtonians were given a thrill
this morning shortly before Il o'clock
when a large "blimp" or dirigible bal
loon whizzeG over the city 10 stimu-
late interest in the Victory Loan cam
paign.
The "bllmp," which evidently came
from Cape May naval station, was
about $50 feet long, and was pro-
pelled by a gasoline motor. II came
from the southeast and passed over
the city in a northwest direction. So
far as is known IL is the first dirigible
balloon ever TO fly over Wilmington.
Hearing the exhaust Of the motor,
WilIN'ngtonians gazed upward and be
held the aluminium colored gas bag,
speeding at a height Of only a few
hundred feet. II was going at good
speed. too. Victory Loan literature
was dropped from the basket Of the
balloon. in which were several men. IL
did not take many minutes for the
"blimp" 10 pass over the city.
This Is but the first Of a series OF
demonstrations OF aeronautics TO adver-
tise the loan There will be an exhibi-
tion Of flying by a government aviator
on Saturday, and II possible arrange
ments will be made 10 have the aviator
make a trip over Newark, Middletown,
Odessa and New Castle on Saturday
morning. Another event being planned
CONTINUED on Page III
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
LEVY COURT NAMES
ROAD SUPERVISORS

Road supervisors for the various hun
dreds were appointed by the Levy
Court yesterday afternoon, as follows
William Pennington. Jr., Brandywine
hundred; William J. Brown, Christiana
hundred; Willard Dixon, Mill Creek
hundred; Lindsay Wilson, White Clay
Greek hundred: George w. Burris, New
Castle hundred; II. NJ. Pleasanton. st.
Georges hundred; N. w. Van Horn.
Appointments hundred. and George w.
Bradley. Blackbird hundred.
The court adopted a resolution max
ing effective, after April 10. the bills in
creasing the salaries OF deputies EN-
ployed in county offices from $500 10
81 800 a year. and Of clerks from $1,000
10 81 800 q year.
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
is HELD
FOR UPPER COURT

Wiibert Newton. Of Gordon Heights.
who was arrested by State Detective
Mccoy al his mothers home early yes
terday on charge Of Improper con-
duct toward a small girl, his niece.
was held under 5000 BAL for the
upper court by Magistrate Giills yesier-
day afternoon. II has been learned
that Newton was not knocked down
by Mrs NJ. :. plummer one os The
first 10 30 10 the rescue Or The small
child. but ilat Newton was feiied after
curSine Mrs Piummer by Edwin
kccnc. . youns man who was nesrDys
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
LOAN FIGURES
UP TO S4.OOO,OOO:.
VICTORY CERTAIN
Community Singers to Join
Vo.ces Saturday After
noon for Liberty Cause
WAR TROPHY TRAIN
IN TOWN TOMORROW

The total subscriptions reported in
the Victory Loan campaign up TO noon
today was 100000. Receipts today
were 100000.
There was a meeting Of the workers
on the mezzanine floor Of the Hotel du-
Pont at noon, when reports were made.
Mrs. Irving Warner Is arranging for a
community sing to take place in front
Of the public building from TO 4
O'Clock Saturday afternoon. There
will be an address by L. Irving Handy.
Other features will be announced later
Every member OF the community
chorus is asked 10 take part in this
sins.
The Honor Roll grew over night to
more than two pages. There were
many names that were omitted because
hey did not reach headquarters by 1
o'clock yesterday afternoon. This is
regretted by the loan officials. but be-
cause Of lack Of time to list the names
the omissions were unavoidable. Among
them were many names from county
owns.
WilmingtOnians will be privileged to
view some OF the weapons Of war. that
are apart Of the exhibits on the war
rophy train. The train is scheduled
10 reach this city az 30 o'clock. IL
will be shifted 20 the Augustine switch
on the park side Of Van Buren strest
bridge and vii be open to the public
from then until late in the evening.
There are seven speakers who accom-
panY the train 20 explain the weapons
and implements with which the Hun
made war on the Allies, and the latter
returned the compliment. Armored
tanks and cars, Hun guns, gas masks.
and some Of the things the Allies used
TO Offset the Teuton methods viii be
shown.
Boy Scouts Of this city did valiant
service yesterday for the loan and the
result is apparent today in the win
dows Of patriotic merchants about the
city. The Scouts carried to every mer-
chant packages containing attractive
posters and advertising matter, and
these are now on display in many
places Of business.
Many OF the troopers OF the Eleventh
Cavalry were the guests Of The play
house management last night With the
squadron was a Y. NJ. C. A. secretary
bv the name Of Day. As soon as he
arrived yesterday afternoon, Mr.. Day
made Inquiries at the headquarters OF
the Wilmington Community Service as
TO whether any plans had been made for
amusement Of the men last evening. The
officials Of the Community Service pre-
sented the matter TO The Playhouse
MANAGEMENT, which Immediately agreed
TO entertain any or all Of the troopers
free Of charge. This courtesy was ap-
preciated by nearly two score OF the
men. and all Of the others would have
been accommodated had they taken ad-
vantage Of the kindness. Some OF them
preferred to dance, while others were
so tired from their iaunt that they
sought the rest OF the tents rather
than gaities.
The troopers were loud in their
praises Of the hospitality extended them
here. and said they would carry away
with them nothing but pleasant memo
ries
Former Judge Daniel o. HASTINGS
chairman Of the speakers committee,
addressed a meeting at Clayton last
night and at Pennington on saturday
night
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
MILFORD OVER TOP
TN THREE HOURS

MILFORD. April 23.-In whirlwind
drive, Milford was the first district ID
Sussex county 10 "go over the top IN
the Victory Loan, filling its quota OF
$4,000 within three hours after the
drive started, and adding $1,000 more
than the quota.
The news was telephoned in Monday
afternoon by G. Layton Greer, inc
chairman Of the district, to Or. Il. q.
paynter, county chairman at George
town. The Milford district expects 10
take 100000 worth of the bonds. Other
sections Of the county are expected to
mn their quota today, Laurel being
ready TO close its allotment.
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
S233,OOO,OO0 MORE
FOR THE WORKERS

WASHINGTON, April % United
Press s)-Wage increases totalling more
than s23s 100000 annually have been
awarded workers by the National War
Labor Board, now facing automatic ex-
ilnction as an emergency" agency.
Approximately 100000 workers who
submitted their industrial grievances
10 the board as a result share in this
additional wealth. These represent d.
rect Denenclaries under TIE boards
awards.
Hundreds OF direct bnenciarics ars
women.
Indirect beneiicia7ies are estimated 10
number scores Of millions OF workers.
There IS no accurate record Of their
number.
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
$500, 100000 OF
LOAN is TAKEN

WASHINGTON. April % United
Press Treasury officials today esii-
mated sale Of victory notes for. The
FIRST two days Of the campaign totalled
s5OOOOOOOO. Incomplete reports receiy-
ed 10 noon today told OF high totals be-
ing rolled in every Federal reserve dis
trict.
II the pace set for the first two days
IS maintained, officials said the mini
mum Of s4,5OO0,OOOOOO' would be OBJ
tanned without difficulty. An average
OF S250000,O00 daily must be main
tained, however, TO finish the job" on
time.
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
sneclal % Evenlng Journal.

Special 10 Evening Journal.
EASTON, Md, April %. 90 Recely-
ing word late this morning that Isaiah
Fountain, the Negro who escaped from
the home OF sheriff Stitcnberry Mon
day night while on trial for his life,
had been seen at Preston, Md, in Caro-
line county, twenty miles from here,
Sheriff Stitchberry ana a large number
Of special >deputies left in automobiles
on the man hunt. The last rumOr, one
OF hundreds during the past twenty
four hours, Is said TO be founded on a
report that a man who knew Fountain
had seen him in Preston. The author
tiles as well as The citizens who left
here were reported to be surrounding
the town at noon and a house 70 house
search was TO be made for the man.
In the meantime the twelve jurymen
who we're sworn in 10 hear the evil
dence against Fountain, are still being
held by the Court IN the hope that the
offer Of the 5000 reward by the coun-
ty authorities will result I'm his capture
and return TO court Unharmed.
Whether this will be possible with
the intense feeling that now prevails
is unknown, but throughout last night
threats were openly made that II cap
tured Fountain would not have an op-
portunity 20 escape again.
In addition TO the reward Of 5000
offered by the county authorities.
Eugene Oduna, counsel for the accused
man has offered a reward Of $3.50 per-
sonally for his capture.
Bertha Simpson, the "a year old
white child who positively identified
Fountain in court as the Negro who
criminally assaulted her is still con-
fined TO her parents home in a serious
condition
There is considerable feeling here
against the sheriff. Stitchberry has
Continued on Page Eleyen.l
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
MRS. w. +. MEARNs TOAD.

The mineral OF Mrs. William +.
Mearns will be held from her late
residence, No. ii0S Harrison street, to-
morrow afternoon. Mrs. Mearns died
Of pneumonia on Monday after a short
illness. She was a member Of the
Rumford family, which has been
prominent in Wilmington for many
generations.
Mrs. Mearns was a member OF Han
over Presbyterian Church. she is sur
vived by her husband and one daugh-
ter
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
"yIC. HES A KID

The baby goat that was born in
Brandywine Park Zoo. on Monday. has
been named "Vic," having been born
on the opening day OF the Victory Loan
drive. Although only two days old,
Vic" is lively follow He gives prom
Use Of being similar TO his parents, as
he has already tried 10 go "over the
top" on several occasions.
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
2S5,959 YOUTHS
DIE FOR LIBERTY

WASHINGTON. April %. - United
Press .)-Total casualties Of the A. L. r.
were 2s5,950. accordingio latest cor
rections. the War Department an
nounced today. This IS an increase Of
,i64 over previous totals. Total deaths
now reported number i5.3ii. an in
crease OF 305. The Bolsheviki hold IS
American prisoners, according 10 The
casulty report.
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
BUYS APARTMENT HOUSES.

The DIN +. Phillips Realty COMPANY
has purchased from the Sixty Asso-
ciates Company the apartment houses
at Tenth and Washington streets and
Nos. iO0i-5-7 jefferson street. The price
paid, according 20 the transfer. which
went through yesterday was s9s,j00.
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
ITALY MAY TURN TO HUNS FOR SEPARATE PEACE
WHO'S GOING UP?

Here's a chance for a ride
in an airplane. The Treasury
Department has instructed To-
cal loan committees to grant a
fight daily to the loan worker
selling the largest amount of
bonds in that community that
day. Also the purchaser of the
largest amount of bonds will be
given a ''lift" in one of the
regular machines.
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
HOLD RUTH FOR COURT.

On a charge Of larceny OF an electric
reamer from the Harlan plant, John w.
Ruth was held in $500 bail for court, by
Judge Churchmsn, in Municipal Court
this morning. He was arrested at Front
and Madison streets, about o'clock
Tuesday morning.
Evening journal., 1919-04-23
ESTATES OF THE DEAD.

Letters Of administration have been
granted by Register OF Wills Brown on
the following estates: Elizabeth a.
Cooper to Lewis p. B. Faust: Daniel Z.
Haughey to Theresa VI. Haughey
James Finnegan to John a. Finnega
William II. Jack 10 Lucy A. Jack.