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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-11

Invitations would have to be declined.
Not since the days of Frank McCom-
mack. Doc Couden. Harry Macan and
others of like calibre. has Amboy been
represented o. the cinder path. In
those dys practice was held on Lewis
street where there was an open track,
but now there is no pen rack availa-
BILE and this handicaps a team consid-
erably. Amboy High contains excel
lent track men and every endeavor
should be made to form a team that
win be a credit to Amboy High.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-11

Tonight's card at the Lotos Club
in Palace hall should strike a popular
chord among boxing enthusiasts in
this city and vicinity, as two big eight
round attractions have been secured
by Promoter Joseph McNulty, instead
of the usual one. One of these star
bouts will replace the regular six
round semi-hnal. Two or three four
round prelims will also be offered
completing the card.
IL Is ard to figure which of the
eigth round bouts tonight will prove
the most interesting as the men which
are being brought together in each
event are all fast scrappers and the
kind who furnish plenty of excite
ment from gong to gong.
frankie Fleming. the Staten Island
1sitc artist, who showed up so well
here seevral weeks ago, and Sailor
Delft, the Brooklyn COB, should put
on a bout which is destined to be
marked by plenty of action. Fleming.
who fought as a substitute for a scrap
per who failed to show up several
weeks age. won instant favor when he
so ~outfought his man h a the referee
stopped the bout. Delft is one who Is
capable OF taking plenty OF punish
ment and handing out plenty OF
punches himself. Fleming will have a
different proposition before him to-
night.
Frankie Wilson. of Morgan, and
Willie Kohler, of New York. are the
principals in the other eight round
classic, both of these boys being
known here from their past perform
ances. Wilson has not appeared hero
during the asst three mont and his
comeback will be appreciated by his
many supporters. Kohler. In his last
scrap here. won from Kid Potty. the
local bantam, in an eight round bout
that went the limit.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
G8VNCWW IGGIX q
ABEDTINE' STORY
UNCLE WIGGILY'S QUEER TRICK.

said Uncle Wiggily, But who am I 10
thank for telling me this?' he asked,
thinking perhaps II was all a trick.
Here an" said the little voice. and
out on the branch OF a tree. over the
bunny's head, hoped a cute little
snow bird. II saw the Pipsisewah hid
ing" chirped the bird, land / knew
you were coming back this way, so I
STAYED here to tell you to be careful"
THANK YOU" spoke the bunny. Il
will be careful, too, But how am | to
get homer There Is no other path from
here 70 my bungalow, and II the Pip
siseWah stays there, waiting to grab
me"
"oh. dear!' sighed the bunny, and
his pink nose twinkled very sadly in
deed. What shall l do? How can /
get past the Pipsisewah, who Ii hiding
and waiting TO jump out and grab me?
How. can ! get past himF'
III you were a little snow bird, like
me, YOU could fly right past him and
he would never notice you at all,
Uncle .Wtggily,' said the little chirper.
No" said the bunny, II suppose nor.
But then can't be a little snow bird. "
Ne" agreed his little feathered
friend. you can not, But IL you were
q great big Chap-say like MIR. Stub
tail, the bear daddy OF Neddie and
beckie, the Pipslsewah wouldn't dare
jump out at you"
.NN. Ahbl1 ne NuNlus kdlu Uncle
Wlggily. but then, you see, I an not
big and strong like Mr., stubtail, the
brown bear gentleman. Oh, dear"
Then suddenly the snow bird gave
a cheerful little chirp,
what's The natter" asked Uncle
Il have thought of a good, queer
the bird, Here Is n lot Of soft, sticky
snow Get down, roll yourself in It
ana the snow viii stick to your fur.
me more you roll In 1t the more Snow
WIZ stick to you, just as when the
children roll a big snowfall, Roll your
and white as Mr.. Whbewash, the
pens" ~ nap
II will said Uncle Wiggily, and no
dld' soon he was all covered with
snow, until he was as puffed out as a
barrel He put some Of the griddle
cake flour on his pink nose to make
path. ~ '0
An of a sudden out jumped the
flPslsewah, hut when he saw the big
Whlte creature the Pip said:
on excuse me, Mr., Whitewash, the
war vG,ar 6ear mistook you for Uncle
'"tsRyl' tigSlE" c cSaek G%i Uncle w,ppI,v
growly like, and he hurried on, shak-.
ms The snow from him before he
reached his hollow stump bungalow
with the flour, SO he played a queer
uick on The, Pipsisewah and wasn't
V"usnt INA time, Wasn't that good?
And II the egg beater doesn't mix nm
NE spoons so the pickle fork has to
lake the cake knife home from the
moving pictures, I'll tell YOU next
about Uncle Wigglly's sleigh ride.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
PIN ONLY
CLEW TO KILLING
One Blow of AK Squarely on
Top of Head, Instant
Death.

The only article in possession Of the
Memphis police and detactive depart
ment to lead them to the identity Of
the negro found murdered early Sat
urday in a vacant nsgro tenement
house. 91sh North Front street. is a
safety pin, the only article found in
his pockets.
Barney johnson, negro, 92Oh North
Front street, living next door to the
small double house, told Emergency
Policemen Oliver and Robinson that
around 10 o'clock Friday night, he
heard suspicious noises emanating from
the shack, but decided to wait until
daylight to investigate. When he
pushed open the door shortly before
o'clock Saturday morning Johnson
jumped back-he told the policemen
quicker than a black cat. Then he
telephoned the central police office.
Policemen Robinson and Oliver found
the body Of a man believed to be a
negro, lying on the floor Of a room.
He was a very light mulatto or possi-
bly, an octoroon, They thought at first
he was a white a From indications
an ak had been swung squarely on the
crest of his head, killing him instantly.
Oliver and Robinson are confident the
man, who was about IS years. old, had
been struck where he was found.
The body vas turned over to T. n.
Hayes & Son, negro undertakers, to
be held for Identification.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
TRY THIS FOR A
COLO--IT'S FINE.
"Pape's Cold Compound" Ends
Severe Colds Or Grippe
In Few Hours.

You can end grippe and break up a
severe cold either In head, cheat, body
or limbs, by taking a lose Of 'Pape's
Cold COMPOUND every Two hours until
three doses are taken,
II promptly opens ologged sup nostrIls
and air passages in the head, stops
nasty discharge or nose running, re-
lieyes sick headache, dullness, feverish-
meas, sore throat, Hneezing, soreness
and stiffness,
Don't stay stuffed up, Quit blowing
and snpffltng, Ease your throbbIng
h~ead--nothing else in the world gives
such prompt relief as "Pape's Geld
Compound which costs only a few
out assistance, tastes nice, and causes
no Inconvenience, Be sure you get the
genuine. adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
az HOWARD z. oARIs.
Copyright, 1919. by Mcclure News
paper Syndicate)

Copyright, 1919, by Mcclure News
paper Syndlcate,)
Uncle Wiggily LOngears, the bunny
rabbit gentleman, ate the last carrot
pancake on his plate, after having
sprinkied maple sugar turnip sauce
over it,
That was very good" he said to
Nurse Jane Fuzzy Wuzzy.
Il am glad YOU like my grlddle
cakes said the muskrat lady house
keeper, but there will be no more.'
No more? Why" asked Uncle
Wiggily.
because I haven't any more flour
TO bake with" said Nurse Jane.
"Ha! Then IN go 10 the store and
get you some,' cried the bunny rabbit.
winter isn't over yet, and | must
have my cakes these cold mornings. -
So, having put On his fur coat and
pulled his tail silk hat down over his
ears to keep them warm. Uncle Wig
gily started out from his hollow stump
bungalow to got some griddle cake
flour for Nurse Jane.
over the snowy fields and through
the icicle woods hoped the bunny
uncle, and pretty soon he was at the
store, where he bought a sack of flour.
Singing this over his back, Mr..
%L!ongears started to hop home again.
He was Just wondering what sort OF
an adventure he would have hat day
when, all Of a sudden, Just as he came
TO where the path led through the
woods, a little voice called;
gily,"
why not? 2" asked the bunny, look
Ing around, but seeing no one, "NVhy
shouldn't | go any farther"
Because, Just ahead OF you, hiding
along the path, Is the bad old Pipsise-
wah,' was the answer, II saw him
hiding there, He's waiting until you
come along so he van grab YOU
"Oh. dear me- That IL quite too bad"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
MUD ISLE DOOMED
BY RIVER MATS

With the sinking Of two long mats
off Robinson Crusoe island, opposite
Memphis, which began shis week in
order to change the current Of the
river, the first lap in the huge job
Of building a dyke is almost COM
pleted. According TO Mai, Montgomery
Gardner, Of the local United States
engineers, the remainder of the work,
provided the river remains at a low
stage, win scarcely take yer 40 days.
The two mats are each 1,4O0 and
1000 feet long, respectively. Both of
them T visible from h Memphis
bluffs.
AS soon as this is completed, $500
huge piles will be driven into the river
bed through the mats. These will be
placed in clusters of three, with the
tops touching, and each cluster about
u feet apart, Two rows OF these clus-
tiers wills be driven through each mat,
alternating the spaces, sc that only
six feet remain between the piings for
the river to pass.
The water at this point varies from
five to 80 feet deep at the present
stage Of the river. At the zero mark
on the local river gauge, the inshore
end of the mats will be five feet above
water. The object Of these dykes Is
to divert the current directly on the
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
WORSE THAN II
DEADLY
POISON GAS

Kidney disease is no respector Of per-
sons. 1t attacks young and old alike,
In most cases the victim is warned
Of the approaching Danger Nature fights
back. Headache, Indigestion, insomnia.
lame back, luhbago, sciatica, rheuma.
tism, pain in the loins and lower ab-
domen, difficulty In urinating, all are
Indication Of trouble brewing in your
kidneys. -
When such symptoms appear you will
almost certainly find quick relief in
GOLD MEDAL HARLEM Oil Capsules.
This famous old remedy has stood
the test for two hundred years in help
ing mankind to fight of disease,
II is imported direct from the home
laboratories In Holland, where Il has
helped 10 develop the Dutch into one
Of the sturdiest and healthiest races In
the world, and it may be had at
almost every drug store. Your money
promptly refunded il 1t does NOT re-
heye you. BE sure to get the genuine
GOLD MEDAL Brand. In sealed pack
ages, three sizes.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
CHARACTER REAL
VALUE STANDARD
Disposition to Rate Money
Above 1t Most Hurtful to
Community.
BY REV. TO. FULLER.

Nothing Is more hurtful to a 0 m
munity than the disposition to rate
money higher than character. In the
rush for material development the
worth Of real manhood md character
should not be overlooked or under
estimated, When money is the sole OBJ
j~ective, the methods Of getting II are
too often questionable. And with its
acquisition frequently remorse and re-
~gret-follow. Better the man without
money than the money without a man.
Ministers, no doubt, will go into their
pulplts Sunday with messages that are
practical and helpful; with an appeal to
the thinking minds as we'll as to the
emotions. Thought shapes character,
Thought rules the world. Thought is
too important to be left out Of the SER
mon.
st. Valentine CAV you a fine oppor-
tunity to hit and hide your hand. Did
you use itv
Too many people are specializing
along lines for which there Is very lit
tie demand. Common sense Is q very
uncommoH thing.
The White Ribbon circle of the New
Pospect Baptist church will tag" Sum
day. for the benefit of the calendar
fund.
Mock marriages. are far too popu-
lar, The institution Is too sacred to be
dramatized for amusement. The proper
estimate Of marriage is the basis Of
civilization. Don't tritle with 1t.
The Rev. J. w, Bailey, Of Marshall,
Tex has just closed q very successful
evangelistic meeting held among the
students Of Howe institute, Forty-fve
accepted Christ and will connect them
selves with the churches of their choice,
Southern Baptist convention and is do
ing acceptable work among his people.
The wal is about owe now and We
must exchange the uniform for work
furrow" is the slogan.
March the first will end the squeal
Of the city pigs. No more home raised
hog and hominy" for town folks. Let's
o out
Friends are giving an entertainment
at Church's Auditorium Tuesday night,
complimentary to the graduating class
Of the kortrecht high school,
The Union Of Ethiopia will hold Its
installation at Masonic temple Tuesday
night. There Is no fee for admission.
There viii be speeches by prominent
persons,
Citizens of Tennessee sincerely appre-
ciate the dignity and business-llke
methods that have characterized the
present general assembly at Nashville.
Legislation that Is to preserve order
should be done in an orderly manner,
-
Will the grounding he included In
the order that goes into effect March
~ Treat all alike, sanitary man.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
Every Druggist in U. S. In
structed to Refund Price
While You Wait at Counter
II Relief Does Not Come
Within Two Minutes.
Delightful Taste, immediate
Relief, Quick Warm-Up.

The sensation of the year In the
drug trade is Aspironsl, the Two
Minute cold and cough r%eliever, author
itatively guaranteed by the lahorato-
ries; tested, approved and most enthu-
sia~stically Endorsed by the highest au-
thorities, and proclaimed by he COM
mon people as ten times as quick and
effective as whiskey, rock and rye, or
any other cold and cough cure they
have ever tried.
All drug stores arc now supplied with
the wonderful new elixir, so all you
have to do to get rid of that cold, Is
Ia skep into the nearest drug store,
hand the clerk half a dollar for a bot
lie of Asplronal, and tell him to serve
you a teaspoontul with four teaspoon
fuls OF water In a glass. with your
watch in Your hand, take the drink st
one swallow and call for your money
back in two minutes II you cannot feel
your cold fading away like q dream,
within the time limit. Don't be BASH
full, for all druggists inyite you and ex-
peet YOU to Try, 1t, E~veryoody'a do
When your cold or cough IL relieved,
take the remainder of the bottle home
to your wife and babies, for Aspironal
Is by far the safest and most effective,
the easiest to take and most agreeable
cold and cough remedy for infants and
children, DO not be afraid Of its alco-
holic contents. for It contains no more
than any good doctor would prescribe
for q cold. cough or the flu, adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
MAGAZINE FEATURES
TWO Y. M. C. A. TEAMS
TIE FOR LEADERS

One hundred and eighteen members
have been obtained by the workers in
The Young Mems Christian association
campaign for new members.
Among the members enrolled Friday
was Congressman Hubert Fisher,
whose application for a sustaining
membership was received by DR., h. B.
George, general secretary.
Two teams are tied for first place in
the campaign, each group O workers
having secured 81 members. The SOL
diers team, Of which s NJ. Jackson,
finance. secretary, and NJ. J.. Saun-
ders are captains hnd the dormitOry
team. % which +, 8, Fugg is leader,
are the two leading units, The mem
hers obtained by the former team are
returned soldiers, sailors and marines,
who, on leaving the service and "a X
ing up their residence in Memphis, are
entitled 10 a free membership for three
months In the ASSOCIATION on their max
ing an application.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
PEPPER MEMORIAL.

EVENING,
Opening Song-The Lord Is in His
Holy Temple
Choir.
Noluntary-Hark, the Song Of
jubilee .......,...........
Hymn-onward, .obristiap Soldiers
Congregation,
Prayer by the Pastor.
Gloria PatTi NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Duet-For Ne the Cross He Bore.
Miss Drane, Mr.. Worsham.
BE Not FoTgetful ..,.......,.,.-..
Solo-Give Thanks and Sing So,
Mr., Worsham and Choir.
Solo-My Task
Mrs, L, G. Freeman.
Brief Address-Pastor.
Hymn-From Greenland's Icy Noun
talns Observation-Disclosures.
Congregation.
Solo-if ! Were a Voice ...,,......
Mr.. BrankstOne.
Solo[ Come to Thee .:.,.........
Mrs. Burr Colborn.
Rarlying Song ..a:.:.."..........
Solo-Face to Face ...............
Mr.. Worsham.
The Radiant Morn
Choir.
Duet-One Sweetly Solemn Thought
Mrs. Burr Colborn, Mr.. BEunson.
Anthem-Giye Praise .,.....,....,.
Choir.
Solo-How Long Wilt Thou Forget
NE
Mr.. Brunsou.
Quartet-Heavenly Father, Hear Us
= Mrs. Erwin, Mrs. Bell, Mrs.
Brankstone, Mr.. Bgunson.
Solo-It Is His Will ...............
Mrs. j. e. Bell and Choir.
Hymn-Stand Up, Stand Up for
Jesus
Congregation.
ANlSEiCh
Congregation.
Mrs. Burr Colborn, director.
Mrs. John Bell, organist.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
GRANDMOTHER KNEW
There Was Nothing So Good
for Congestion and Colds
as Mustard

But the old-fashioned mustard.
plaster burned and hlistered while It
acted. Get the relief and help that
mustard plasters gave, without the
plaster and without tho blister.
Musterole does II. II Ia q clean,
white ointment, made with oil Of mus.
tard. 1t is scientifically prepared, so
that II works wonders, and yet does
not blister the tendereSt skin. "
SGently massage Musterolc In with the
f~ngeg.tips. See how quickly II brings re.
liet--how speedily the pain disappears.
Use Musterole for sore throat bron-
:hitis, tonsllitis, Group, stiff neck,
asthma neuralgia, headache, conges.
lion, pleurisy, rheumatism, lumbago,
oaiEs and Fches of the back or joints,
sprains, sore muscles, bruises chill.
blains. frosted feet, colds of tho chest
III often prevents pneumonia.
SOC and 60c jars; hospital size $3.50
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
RECElVERSHIP IS ASKED
FOR STANDARD AUTO CO.

Application for a receivership for the
Standard Automobile company was
made in a bill filed In ehancery court
late Friday by John H. Opp, who
claims he is the largest stakeholder.
Charges q waste and mismanSge'
man, manager OF the concern. Opp
says ne went TO war In August OF 1918
and when he returned in December,
1918, he asked an accounting of the
affairs of the company from Norman,
but never succeeded in getting 1t.
The application for a receiver will
be heard by Chancellor HeiskeA next
MondaV
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
MILLER WANTS LID
CLAMPED DOWN TIGHT

An official communication from G.
W, Miller, commissioner Of police and
policemen and detectives, through
Chief OF Police Burney, to the effect
that the commissioner had unverified
reports that entirely too many women
with faces highly tinted were lettering
in Court square and vicinity. Com
ter that while he had no positive facts,
he had heard that houses not consid-
cred Of good fame were e~ndeavoring to
operate.
He requested that every mar in the
departments keep on the watch for
houses showing indications Of disorder
lly conduct and women Cruisers" both
In Court square and on the street.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
SATISFYING RELIEF
FROM LUMBACO
sloan's Liniment Has the
Punch That Relieves
Rheumatic Twinges,

This warmth giving, cengestion-scat .
tering, circulation stimulating remedy
penetrates without rubbing right 10 the
surely. clearly. A wonderful help for
external pains, spraius, strains, stiff
ness, headache, lumhago, bruiBes.
Get your bottle today-costs little,
means much, Ask your druggist for IL
by name. Keep II mandy for the whole
family, The big bottle is economy, soc,
doe, 81 20,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
UP THAT
HEAVY COLD
Go After 1t Right Away With
DR.. Bells Pine. Tar Honey.

Don't glVejt a chance To develep into
something dangerous, Prompt use OF
Or. Bells Pine-Tar-Honey according to
directions will bring a quick, gratifying
list.
Its healing ingredients don't give any
leeway to a cold, They help TO ease In
tlammation, check the cough provoke
nhtegm, and clea. the air passages
Tens Of thousands use II regularly.
Economical, safe, antiseptic, A quick
couEh ~reliever for old and young. Sold
NV druggists everywhere,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
MONDAY, FEBRUARY Y. 1919.

Copyright, 1919, by the Mcclure News
paper S~yndicate,)
Astrologers read this as an unim-
portant day In planetary direction, Sat
urn IL mildly henefie In aspect.
Brewing OF great events Is Indicated.
Good news will be transmitted over
long distance, but there will he also
much to cause anxietys in the public
mind.
During the next few days influences
that sway powerfully will be felt and
there should be an understanding OF
the Importance OF strong thoughts
that are positive and devoid of fear.
There Is a friendly star that is read
as promising benefits TO those who
build homes and seek to make beauti-
full tho cities in which they dwell.
Saving through the right use OF
money Is e%ounseled by the aeers, who
declare that the parable OF the sorv-
ants who kept the masters talents
should be remembered, since he who
hid his one talent earned rebuke,
Saturn H. encouraging 70 the old to-
day and their counsel should be re-
spected, for much wisdom will be need
ed In the world during the months OF
spring,
Again changes in the presidents cab
met are prognostiGated One Of these
will bring great good fortune,
ENbliNAlo AhAh WILL W. lHbA "ilhltit N
ANA then widely told are again fore.
Swallowed, These will cause a nation
wide campaign for the benefit Of girls
IT. is prophesied, and this will be along
new lines.
Warning is given again OF the posi-,
btlities Of doing great harm through
gossip that may affect not only this
reputation Of individuals, but the In
territy OF the nation.
One Of the persistent prophecies ha'
been that knowledge concerning pcychi'
Influences would cause persons to safe
guard thought. which viii be NOR
potent and more easily communicated
now than ever before, the seers de
clare,
Persons whose birthdate II la havl
tho augury Of an active and successful
year, Those who TO- employed shout
be careful
Childpen born on this day may b
proud and sensitive. These subject
Of Aquarius usually are successful II
whatever they undertake,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-02-15
HOROSCOPE
SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 10. 1910.

~SNCANi 10, 1919.
Copyright, 1919, by the Mcclure News.
paper ~Syndloate,)
This is an uncertain day, variable
ahd p~erpleNing, according to the read.
ne o, the stars, The changes from
HiShhaly 70 threatening aspect,
mere IS u sign read as sinister foI
lhose who seek recognition or support
elther politically or financially. Disap-
polntment In foretold,
This representation that foretells
me thwartlAs OF ambition includes
military men and naval officers, who
may deem the rewards OF valor small.
Unusual competition FOL, government
appointments and public office Is indi-
Gated, This extends to all parts OF
the country,
Mars 10 In u place that Is again
threatening. Some new event may
have extreme influence on the army.
F~aultfindlng Is supposed to be en-
eourssed by. this rule Of the planets
which Is not promising either for do.
mestlc harmony or business routine,
From this date OF Industrial condi.
iiona may cause anxiety, Strikes are
Indicated, but the ~forebodings Of pes
sitnists will not be realized.
There Is indication during this con
hguration Of efforts on the part OF
SPECTATORS on the bear side Of the
stFs " ~ NilA'AARkO Atal ~ DulllC I'LL
the financial world.
The seers declare that this Is the
time to practice thrift, but they warn
that production and substantial invest
ments are to be the chief concern.
Educational Interests viii occupy UNI
usual attention In tho coming weeks
when changes In college and high
school courses Of study will be agitated
with peculiar emphasis.
Churches win find new avenues OF
according to a forecast that seams te
presage a strong demand for relleI
work.
Persons whose birthdate II is may
have suspense and anxiety IN family
affairs during the coming year. They
should not make any changes,
Children born on this day nay b,
Of restless and unsettled disposition
These subjects Of Aquarius are usual,
great favorites with the opposite sex