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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15

Today and tomorrow the Ditmas
will show two sensational screen at
fractions consisting of the world ia
nous p%hotoplay, THE Million Dol
lar Mystery" with the original all star
cast including Marguerite Snow. IT.
wing Cummings and Mitchell Lewis;
also the noted actress, Virginia Ham
mond in Miss Crusoe," a picture
filled with laughs and thrills.
Dorothy Evans has heard of gen
tlemen burglars" SO when she cap
lures a crook who IS breaking into
her aunt's summer home she is not
surprised to find that he IS a nice
chap to talk to. However, she knows
he is a thief. She has seen him es-
cape that very Afternoon from his
guards by jumping off a lake boat.
The officers fired several shots at him
and apparently hit him, for he was
seen to sink. How he managed to
get ashore was q puzzle to Dorothy.
However, here he was!
Dorothy gave him something to eat,
lit a cigarette for him and then he
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15

Theatre on next Tuesday Oct. 21st
matinee and night needs no introduce
ton to local theatre-goers, beyond
that which has already furnished
them by the ardent admirers who saw
and were convulsed by it at the Harris
Theatre. In New York, and who re-
turned to their home towns with
loud praise Of IL, as the seasons
greatest treat. The yea OF its run
in New York established the fame Of
Fair and Warmer in all parts Of
the country. The demand for It had
begun even before the en- dof the first
capacity month. It Is one Of those
rare farces with so universal on ap-
peal, and so pronounced a trick Of
making laughs that every known kind
OF person rises to call II blessed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15
Hardware Men Hear Burleson.

ATLANTIC CITY, oct. 15-The
annual convention Of the National
Hardware Association, representing
ninety-fve per cent Of the hardware
trade o fthe United States and the
National Hardware Manufacturers
Association meeting here, held q joint
session today to listen TO an address
by Postmaster General Burleson.
Mr.. Burleson was expected to dis
Gus the proposed one-cent postage
rate which already has been endorsed
by the jobbers and which Is to come
before the manufacturers association
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15

asked her to play the v~ictrola!
Under the influence of the music
and the heat of the summer evening
soon all three were doing. Sudden
ly the crook woke up with a startl
His bonds were coming unloosedl
What did he do then?
Bending over he gripped them with
his teeth and drew them tight again
so that he couldn't escape!
Why did he do thts2
See this great mystery unfolded in
MISS CRUSOE," the new World
picture, in which Virginia Hammond
is starred. miss Crusoe' viii be the
attraction at the Ditmas Theatre to-
day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15

Spaeth & Company will present Tx
famous farce here with a cast Ideally
suited to its proper Interpretation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-10-15
"Fair and Warmer" Coming
to the Majestic Theatre

Fair and Warmer" the farce by
Avery Hopwood, which Spaeth &
Company will present at the Majestic
Evening journal., 1919-04-11

Has bent glass ends like illustra-
ton and contains three shelves.
Ample space for all the fine dining
table glass and disfware.
Evening journal., 1919-04-11
Cocoanut Oil Makes
A Splendid Shampoo

II you want TO keep your hair In
good condition, ho careful what you
wash 10 with.
Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali This dries
the scalp. makes The hair brittle, and
Is very harmful. Just plain mulsilled
cocoanut oil (which Is pure and en-
irely grcaseessl. is much better than
ihc most expensive soap or anything
else YOU can USE for shampooing, as
This can't possibly iniure The hair
Simply moistcn your hair with water
and rub 10 in. One or two teaspoon
fuls viii make an abundance Of rich,
creamy laihcr, and cleanses The hair
aud scalp thoroughly. The laiher rinscs
out easily and removes every particle
OF dust, dirt, dandruf and excessive
oil. The hair dries quickly and evenly,
and 10 leaves il iine and silky bright,
fluffy and easy TO manage.
1ou can get mulsiflcd cocoanut oil at
most any drug store 10 is very cheap,
and few ounces Is enough TO last
everyone in The family for months.
Evening journal., 1919-04-11
Tells DYSPEPTICS
WHAT TO EAT
Avoid Indigestion, Sour, Acid Stomach,
Heartburn, Gas on Stomach, Etc.

Indigestion and practically ali forms Of
stomach trouble, say medical authorities,
nre due nine times out of ten TO an excess
of hydrochlorc acid I'm the stomach.
Chronic "acid stomach Is exceedingly dan
gcrous and sufferers should do either one
of two things.
EithcFthey can 60 on n limited and often
disagrecnble diet, avoiding foods that dis
agree with them that irrltatc the stomach
and lead TO excess acid secretion, or they
can eat as they please In reason and make
a practice To couutcract tho effect OF the
harmful acid and prevent the formation OF
gas eourncEs or premature fermentation
by the use Of little Bisuratcd Magnosia
at their meals.
There Is probably no better, safer or
moro reliable stomach antiacid than Bisu-
rated Maguesn and IL is widely used for
this purpose it has no direct action on
the stomach aud Is not digcstent But
teaspoonful Of the powder or a couple of
five grain tablets taken In a little water
with the food viii ncutrali1c the excess
acidity which may be present and prevent
It's further formation. This removes the
whole cause Of the trouble and the meal di-
gcsts naturally and hcalthfully without
need OF pepsin pills or artificial digestents
Got n few ounces OF Risurated Magnesia
from any reliable druggist Ask for either
powder or tablets. II never comes as n
liquid, milk or citrate and In the bsuratcd
form rs not laxative. Try this plan and
eat what YOU want at your next meal and
see if this isn't the best advice you ever
had on what 90 cat"
Evening journal., 1919-04-11

by the audience. who were quick to
applaud each one. The shrewd phil
osophy OF these elders contrasied
piquanlly with the gay frivolity Of the
pretty Irish lassies and the young Cos
soons, and the Yankee slang Of the too
smart youth. just back from Chicago,
in dazzling raimeni. The cast was an
excellent one.
Eileen Huban. the star, as Moya, was
a bewitchingly pretty Irish girl with a
captivating brogue. Miss lluban identi-
ned herself thoroughly with the part
giving a convincing picture Of a loyal
keen-witted daughter OF Erin. she Is
likely to win renown for herself as the
creator Of "Moya."
ozark Rosalecn" was a beautiful little
black mare. quivcrins with nervous
energy, and well pleased with the
plaudls that greeted her brief appear
ances. There were other animals IN
the play. A minute gray donkey drew
a haunting car loaded with hilarious
grandfaihers celebrating st. Pairick's
Day. A placid brown horse had the
nice Job OF Transporting a lot OF pretty
maidens on a low-backed car, also
celebrating the national holiday.
The plot OF the play was a familiar
one. but a plot that never fails In in
terest. Dark Rosaleen' was The un-
known entry IN the big holiday race.
or course there was il villain, who tried
to prevent Rosaleen's entry by buying
the jockey. And, Of course, the young
lover comes 10 Moya's rescue by Volun-
teering as jockey and leading the little
black mare 30 triumph. And equally
OF course. the money won on the race
pays Off the mortgage on Moya's faith
er's shop and confounds The mortgage
holder, the aforesaid villain. The good
st. Patrick being Dark Rosaleen's'
abettor. the result was bound to be
favorable
The startling item In the plot is that
Noya combines green and orange in
her Jockeys colors luslead of starting
a 1ght, the combination results in unit /
ing her North Irish father and the South |
Irish father OF her beirothed
Much Of the speaking last night could |
Evening journal., 1919-04-11
HAPPY WORKERS TO
GIVE EASTER PROGRAM

The Easter meeting OF the Happy
Workers Missionary Society OF West
Presbyterian Church will be held at
2.30 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in the
Bible school hail. Miss Martha Hill
Will have charge OF the program and
a choir Of i5 small girls will direct the
Easter music Shella Jackson viii sing
the solo. Easter Morn" The devotional
exercises will be in charge OF Miss I'LL
and The subject for discussion will
be africa" During the social hour
there will be an egg hunt for The chill
dron. All children Of the church arc
invited TO attend. A silver offering will
be taken for the refreshment fund.
Evening journal., 1919-04-11

not be understood by the audience, be-
cause OF The rapidly and low tones.
The play doubtless will be shortened TO
advantage. IL was accorded an enthusi-
astic reception by the audience.
Special mention should be given 10
The admirable acting Of Beryl Mercer,
Henry Duney, the hero OF The PLAY.
Thomas Mitchell, Walter Edwin, Dod-
son :. Mitchell, r. J. Kelly, and John
Carmody. Dark Rosaleen" will be at
the Playhouse tonight and tomorrow
night, with Saturday matinee.
Among the New York guests Of the
were Whiiford Kane, w.
ID. llepensiall, the authors Of the play.
Mr.. Belasco, and his entire personal
STAFF.
Evening journal., 1919-04-11
SECURE DIETITIAN
FOR SUMMER SCHOOL

Especial to The Evening Journal.
/, NEWARK, April il.-A. q. Wilkinson,
business administrator at Delaware Col
lege, has returned from Harrisburg,
where he secured at the Harrisburg
Academy, Miss Helen Rees as diettian
Evening journal., 1919-04-11
Wu,TsoEyER GIN RAKE

The Whatsoever Club Of Eastlake
Presbyterian Church will hold a bake
at the home Of Mrs. James p. McGowan.
No. J07 Concord avenue, tomorrow.
Cakes, pies, canned fruits, etc, will be
for sale. The proceeds will go for
flowers for The sick and shut-ins Of
The church.
Evening journal., 1919-04-11

during the session OF the Summer
Schoo this year.
Miss Mckinley, assistant to Miss Car
rle Stewart. dietitian at the Delaware
College Commons, was recently sum
moned to her home in Pennsylvania be-
cause of the serious illness of her
father. He died, however, before she
could reach his bedside. Il is reported
that Miss Mckinley will not return.
Frederick j. strickland. who recently
Evening journal., 1919-04-11
POLICE CHIEFS REPORT OUT.

The 1918 report OF Police Chief George
Black has been issued from the printers
and is now being distributed. The re-
port was printed in full in these coli
umns when il was presented to the
Board OF Police Commissioners several
months ago.
Evening journal., 1919-04-11
IECIIIRE Az AsRIIRY

As Asbury NJ. +. Church. Third and
Walnut streets. an illustrated lecture
on "Anll-Christ by Eli NJ. Erickson
will be given at 7.3O o'clock Saturday.
Evening journal., 1919-04-11

was honorably discharged from Tn.
service. will resume his former worA
with the Newark Garage on Monday.
Evening journal., 1919-04-11
PRETTY irish Play
IS DARK R0SALEEN'
Enthusiastic Reception for
Mr.. Belasco's Production
at Playhouse
BEAUTIFUL SETTING
ADDS TO COMEDY

THE PLA,HOUSE-David Belasco pre-
sents Ozark Rosaleeng a comedy Of
Irish life. in three acts
THE CAST.
Joe Donagh. the Southman, a general
shopkeeper and publican,
Walter Edwin
Corny Donagh Henry Duffey
Martin D0nagh .......Thomas Mitchell
Sandy McKillop. the Northman. a gem
eral shopkeeper and publican,
Dobson L. Mitchell
Michael Hslpin ......hobert CUMMINGS
Andy Moore .................P. j. Kelly
Tim Duffy ......... John DAILY Murphy
John Meldon, a lawyer,
George Fitzgerald
Rory Coghlan, blind fiddler,
John Carmody
Nat McGivney, a bookmaker
Charles T. Mccarthy
owen Cullen Charles A. Blckford
James Welsh. policeman, Dan Movies
Nucky Dowdall, a jockey, Farrell Pelly
Nurtha ...............S .Scumas ubrleh
Moya McKinip, Sandy Mckillop's daush
ter .................... Eileen Hdbah
KATY McCabe .............B Berry, Mercer
Jane Agnes MacAfee ..... Rose Morrison
Petty Sinnott ................J Jane hoss
peggy Iovce .Millie Aston
Kate Curtis ....,....... Eileen Curran
Nora Canavan .........Maloidh- Carroil
Molly Sweeney -...........Llllland d"su
Mary Doyle .............-..bln .blna flshh
Dark Rosaleen, the little black mare
park Rosaleen" gives promise OF
being one Of the notable successes OF
the stage. At its premiere in The Play
house last night, the audience felt the
charm Of old Ireland
The curtain rose upon grocery anu
public house interior, with cottages ana
emerald hills showing through the
doorway The color effects OF thc
scene. which was used for all the acts
blended with the bright tones OF the
were strikingly beautiful.
The strong appeal OF the play was IN
its intimate presenting Of the lovable
qualties Of the warm-heartcd Celtic /
nature. ready TO fight friend or foe one
instant. and TO shake hands and sland
treat with the whole world the next mo- 4
rnent The faithful Characterization OF I
quaint old village types OF men and
women. picturesque in costume. brogue |
and manners. was especially appreciated /
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-21
JEFF 0'CONNELL-
OUT OF SERVICE

jeff O'ConnelI, former physical in
strHctor of this city received his dis
charge from the Canadian army and
returned to Ottawa last evening. Jeff
sailed on June aboard the transport
Royal George and arrived on this side
ON the 10th, He received his discharge
within an hours time after reaching
camp in Toronto, Canada.
O'Counell was detailed as boxing in
structor in military district No. and
was stationed at several camps in
England l-e was in kimmell Park,
an interior British training camp, dur
ing the recent riot and states that an
exceedingly interesting session took
place whilo the trouble was in full
swing.
The Instructor went through a
physical training school while over
there and is in fine condition lie is
planning on again starting a physical
culture class in this city in the near
future
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-21
SAL LVATI0N ARMY TO
AID FALLEN GIRL.
WHO BLAMES BROTHER

Anna Kovac, IA years old Streator
girl, will not have to stand trial in
the county court on dependency
charge, lntercession by the Saliva
ti0n Army brought about relief for
Anna, who is soon to becom ca moth
er, as q result of which she will be
taken to the Chicago Rescue Home.
In the meantime the authorities are
looking into her brothers record, it
being alleged he is the father of her
unborn child. When Deputy Sheriff
Frank Frazier went to Streator this
morning to bring Anna back to Otta-
wa, he found the conditions as men
toned above. Captain Ketchum of
the Streator Salvation Army, inter-
ceded for the unfortunate girl and
won the courts consent to having
her sent to the Chicago home.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-21
STREET DANCE DRAWS
A HAPPY THRONG

The ice cream social and street
dance given by the Royal NeishborS
last night on Lafayette street, between
Columbus and La Sale streets was a
great success financially and sociallT
Several hundred persons dancing
during the evening to music furnished
bv the "TWo-Man Orchestra of La
Sale" These men play seven instru
ments.
The street was hung with electric
lights. which lighted every part oi
it very brilliantly, The tables where
the ice cream was served were very
popular places during the eVeninG
and large amount of money was
cleared both from the sale OF ice
cream and from the dancing. The
money raised will be used to deco
rate a float for the July 4 parade.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-21
MRS. MARIE MASS
GOES TO RE WARD
REVERED AND RESPECTED SOUTH
OTTAWA WOMAN DIES AT HER
HOME NEAR CITY-HOLD Flu.
NERAL MONDAY.

Mrs Marie II. Mass, aged Is years
wife OF l.. II Mas, prominent South
| Ottawa township farmer, died this
morning at 1870 O'Clock at the fam
| lily home after a short illness. Mrs.
Mass was one of the best known OF
the older residents of this vicinity,
having resided here since 1870. She
was a very lovable woman and had
hundreds Of friends who will be
greatly grieved to learn that she has
passed away.
On May 10, 1918, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mass celebrated their golden wed.
ding anniversary with a big family
dinner at their home, which was a
very memorable occasion for all the
members Of the Mass family. At
that time Mrs. Mass was as hale ana
hearty as woman many years
younger than she, and to see her no
one would have imagined she had
passed the seventy-fourth milestone
Of life
She was before her marriage Miss
Marie Hamiewan, and was born in
Pommeran Province, Germany, in No.
vember. 1914. On May 10, 1868. she
was united in marriage with l.. n
Mass in Amklam. Germany Soon
after their marriage they came to
America to make their home, sailing
on a vessel that made the trip through
the great lakes to Chicago. They re-
sided there for two years, after which
they came to Ottawa to make their
home.
Mr.. Mas opened :. tailoring shop in
this city and the couple resided here
until 1854, when they moved to a farm
in South Ottawa township, whore they
have since resided Mrs. Mass was
devoted to her home and family and
possessed such a beautiful disposition
that she was admired by all who knew
her.
She leaves surviving her husband
five children, Mrs Alma Oleson OF
MarseiIes. Mrs. Bertha Schuette OF
Brookfield township. and Otto, Her.
man and Peter Mass of South o.
tawa township. She is also survived
bv nine grandchildren, Herman Ole
son. Alma Olcson, Harriet Oleson
Puscy Marie Mass Martin, Helen
Naass Lester Mass, Gertrude Mass,
Harriet Mass and Harold Maass, and
two great grandchildren, Herman
Brent Mass and Otta Mass Nart1n'
The funeral services will be held
Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the
family home. two and one-half miles
south of the city.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-21
SOFT DRINK PARLORS
TO FLOOD OTTAWA
WHEN j. S. GOES DRY
LOCAL DEALERS MAKING PLANS
FOR THE FUTURE LOOK OVER
SODA POP AND ICE CREAM
FIELD FOR BUSINESS PROS
PECTS.

That Ottawa will be flooded with
soft drink parlors and restaurant.
after July /. when the United States
goes dry, is indicated in statements
compiled today by representative ol
ne Free Trader-Journal. A large per-
centage of loop" dealers in ilquor are
planning to keep their buildings and
leases, operating places where non-in-
toxicants are served, while others are
making their arrangements for open
ing up lunch roms, in a hope there
Will be a respite some time after July
| andStefore Jan. lG, 1920, when they
viii again be allowed 20 sell liquors.
Today ray Of hope came glimmer-
ing across a dank and gloomy SKY
when 1t was announced at Washing
ton there was a chance. a slim, pos
sible chance, the President may use
his authority and save the nation from
a prematurely dry period by pronounc.
ing the army demobilized and peace
With Germany. attained.
A large number of the salOonmen
look upon July / as sort of dream
day seemingly unimpressed with
there being any possibility Of its being
a reality as far as nationwide prohibit
tion is concerned. They have not YET
realized their business is really in
danger, and consequently have been
going blindly on, hoping for some
thing that now looks as though it
never can happen-a postponement Of
sentence.
Some of the downtown buffet own
CTS were canyassed today with the
following results:
j. j. Collins, proprietor of the Ma
loney buffet, stated that he had no
plans fer the future, and in fact, had
not given the matter serious consiG-
GRAFTON for the reason that he thought
the measure would not become law.
Tim O'Connor proprietor of the
cafe at rs La Sale street. asserted
that he had made plans to conduct It
soft drink parlor in the event the
dry proposition was carried,
j. f. Parker, GA Court street. said
that he had planned on opening up a
soft drink parlor and was thorough!
convinced ;hat the prohibition bill
would become effective. In Parker $
opinion, the delay in bringing the boys
back from foreign assignments was
the probable cause of the bill being
carried.
O. J. Tasdall Gig Court street in
tends to 90 out of business com
pIetely. but had not yet decided as -
what his plans would be further than
this
Although only a few of the dealers
were interviewed, it is probable that
the greater share of them Will start in
the soft drink business.
Thomas J. ertney, 1l6 West Madi-
son street, and J. c. Cellar, 6l0 Court
street. have not made any plans for
the future following the passage of
the bill
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-21
OTTAWA CAPTIVATES
DETROIT COUPLE
AND THEY MOVE HERE

Fascinated by its enyirons, retired
and possessed of enough Of this
worlds goods to permit of their HON,
ing in any cline they sought, NJ.
and Mrs. Robert blackburn of Detroi
have singled out Ottawa as meeting
tEeir requirements for a residence
from a large assortment OF commnn;
lies visited by them during their wide
travels.
Mr.. and Mrs. blackburn, who arc
former residents of Detroit, Mich.
have purchased the DeBolt properly
on Congress street at an unnamed
consideration and will move in there
lust. because Ottawa suits their dc
sires as a place to live Neither ever
resided here and they became az
ouainted with Ottawa and its many
virtues on a few days visit with
friends in the city.
Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1919-06-21
'COMPETEMT SOURCE" AS
BASIS FOR LONDON
DISPATCH
SHIFT I WAR BLAME
SCHEIDEMANN'S CRUM8LlNC CAB.
MET DENIES GERMANY WAS
RESPONSIBLE FOR PRECIPlTAT.
ING EUROPEAN CONFLICT.

London June 2l--A Reuter- newa
agency dispatch received in London
from Berlin at $40 this aftcrnaoa
says that it is definitely established
there from a competent source that
the peace treaty will be signed Mon
day
Cabinet Ends Negotiations.
Copenhagen, June 21.--The ncgotia-
tions going on at Weimar in an effort
to form new cabinet that would sign
the peace treaty were brought 10 a
malt at a. m. today, according 10 dis
patches reaching here. It was learned
at that hour that Philip Scheidemann,
VINO had resigned as chancellor. had
sent note to Versailles for delivery
to the allies refusing to acknowledge
'""manv's responsibility for starring
the war and refusing accept the
anled settlemen for the Polish ques-
ton. The majority socialists objected
to this communications
instructions wecr sent 10 tho Ger
man delegation at Versailles to held
un Schedemann' note and not to pre-
sent it to the allies.
Or. Huea Eassc. leader of the indie
pendent social democratic party join
ed the majority socialists in the at
tack on the government.
Socialists Vote for Signing.
Paris, June 2l.-The majority social
lists at Weimar have voted oycrw helm
ingly in favor OF signing the peace
terms, said adyices from Germany
The party also went on record as fa-
yOring Or. Mueller to head the new
government and the retention Of
Noske as minister of war
The majority socialist control only
164 votes out Of a total of 42l in the
national assembly.
Noske Named Premier?
London, June 2l-A Weimar dis
patch to the Times today states NAT
Herr Noske, now minister OF war. has
been selected as premier in q new
cabinet, and that Matthias Frbhcrgar
will head the new peace delegation
which will sign the allied term