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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-02

ton of which Mr.. Farnum has ap-
peared with such marked success.
The scenic effects that frame the
intense dramatic action of this story
were photographed in picturesque
mountain businesses and on the des-
ert.
The story of a patient, tender lit
tie Woman'S battle with the Attic
ton of deafness is told in "The Big
Little Person." Universal produc-
ton which will be shown at the
Brandeis theater the last times to-
day, continuous from l to II, with
Mae Murray, formerly Broadway's
most popular dancer, in the leading
role. The story of The Big Little
Person" was adapted from the book
by Rebecca Hooper Eastman, the
continuity being arranged by Bess
Meredith.
Nazimova has capped the climax
Of her brilliant career by her work
i'll Toys of Fate" Screen Classics
production, which will be shown at
the Empress for the last times to-
day. Toys of Fate" is the story of
child of nature, brought into con-
tact with the ways of civilization.
She suffers, rejoices and in the end
finds happiness and hearts desire.
The star is surrounded with bril-
liant cast of celebrated players in
this picture, including Charles Bry-
ant, Irving Cummings, Frank Cur
rier, Mia Mac, and others.
Rupert Julian does more than
change his makeup when he
changes roles in "The Fire Fling
ers," his latest Universal Special At
traction, which is showing at the
Brandeis Theater, for three days
starting tomorrow. Repeatedly he
plays two parts in the same scene,
and it is not until he finally aban-
dons one of them that the average
spectator realizes that one man has
played both. Julian's whole man
ner changes as he leaves the role
of masterful, brutal, wealthy hus-
band and assumes that of a repent,
ant ex-convict, seeking only a
chance to go straight"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-02
Former Central High Student
Reurns With nonors of War

Sergt. Maj. Clyde Smith, captain
of Central High school 1917 foot
ball team, was in Omaha yesterday
on his way to Kansas City, where
his mother lives. Being rejected for
the United States army, Smith en-
listed in the Canadian flying forces
and was wounded while helping to
stay an attack near Cambria, after
being transferred to an artillery
company which was forced to enter
the battle as infantry. Smith will
probably return to the Central High
school this fall
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-02
Bill at the Empress.

A novel fashion review showing
the newest New York, Paris and
London gowns in full view of the
audience on living models, is the
stellar attraction at the Empress
Theater. Hugo Jansen, an artist
designer, creates elaborate fashions
from uncut materials. The girls be-
sides being fashion models are tai
ented entertainers, who sing and
dance while the artist is creating a
gown. 1t is really most artistic nov
city yet presented at this playhouse
and is especially appealing to the
feminine portion of the audience.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-02
To Haze Perfect Skin
Throughout the Summer

This is the season when she who would
have lily-white complexion should turn
her thoughts to ercoized wax. the firm
friend of the summer girl. Nothing so
of sun, wind. dust and dirt The wax lit
orally absorbs the scorched discolored,
withered or coarsened scarf skin, bring
ing forth brand new skin, clear, soft
and girlishly beautiful. 1t also unclogs
the pores, removing blackheads and in
creasing the skins breathing capacity.
An ounce of mercolized wax, Obtain
able at any drug store. applied nightly
like cold cream, and washed off morn
ings, will gradually improve even the
worst complexion. There is nothing better
for the removal of tan, freckles or
blotches-Adv.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-02
Motor Convoy to Be Given
Hearty Welcome in Omaha

Officials of the War Camp Com
munity service in the city have been
instructed by the executive secretary
of that organization to tender every
comfort to the transcontinental mo-
tor convoy which leaves Washing
ton on July 7, and which is expected
in this city on the 18th.
The convoy, which will follow the
Lincoln highway and which is more
than three miles in length, is ex-
pected to stop over in the city for
several hours.
Plans for hearty welcome to be
extended to the men operating the
trucks are being completed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-02
Hogs Reach $21.75, Highest
Price In Markets HISTORY

Chicago, July l. Hogs today
commanded the highest price ever
known, $2l75 a hundred weight.
The previous topmost July record
was last year, $l9.40. Today's
strength in the hog market was
ascribed chiefly to export demand
for packing house products.
Before the United States entered
the great war, Sl025 was the acme
for hogs in July.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-02
Car Stolen Near Police
Station bV Darinu Thief

A daring automobile thief stole a
machine belonging to the Omaha
Towel Supply Co. about 100 yards
from the central police station yes
terday. The car was standing in
front of the Evans laundry, Eleventh
and Douglas streets, while the driv-
er, H. F. Carson, All South Seven
teenth street, was loading it with
towels.
Carson came out of the building as
the thief was leaving with the car.
He took another of the company's
machines and gave chase in wild
ride through the streets of the South
Side, but the thief escaped on the
west Q street road
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-02
At NeighbOrhOOd Houses

GRAND--lGth and Binney.
DORIS KENYON IN THE INN OF
THE BLUE MOON"
RUTH ROLAND IN THE TIGERS
TRAIL" No. 10.
DIAMOSD-24th and Lake
LOUISE HUFF IN THE IN
TRUDER."
SUBURBAN-24th and Ames.
FRANK KEENAN, IN THE SILL
YER GIRL"
LOTHROP-24th and Lothrop.
NORMA TALMADGE IN GOING
STRAIGHT"
BILL PARSONS COMEDY.
HAMILTON-40th and Hamilton.
VIOLET MERSEREAU IN TO
GETHER."
RUTH ROLAND IN THE TIGERS
TRAIL" No. s.
ORPHEUM-South Side, cath and NJ.
BERT LYTELL IN BLIND MANS
EYES"
RUTH ROLAND IN THE TIGERS
TRAIL" No. II.
APOLLO-29th and Leavenworth,
FEATURE AND COMEDY.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-02
Falls From Ladder

]. R. Magarell, 81 years old, a
painter, living at Twenty-sixth and
Douglas streets, slipped and fell IS
feet from a ladder upon which he
was working in the Wead building,
Eighteenth and Farnam streets. yes
terday. He suffered sprained back.
He was attended by police sur
aeons. who took him to his home
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-02
Restoration of Soft Drink
Permit Denied by Council

The city council yesterday voted
to deny application of Levi Bloom
field, 2024 North Twenty-fourth
street. for restoration of soft
drink permit which was revoked
when Bloomfield was arrested on a
charge of illegal possession of intox-
icating liquors.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-02
New Lister Hospital
to Be Six Stories and
Cost Quarter Million

John Latenser & Sons are pre-
pairing plans for the new Lord Lis
ter hospital to be erected at Twen-
ty-sixth street and Dewey avenue,
by DR.. E. c. Henry.
The building will be six stories
and basement and the estimated
cost will be more than $250,000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-02
Plan New Building

Plans have been formulated for a
new, seven-story building at the
northwest corner of Fifteenth and
Jones streets, by the Kimball Laun-
dry company. The new building
will adioin the present plant.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-02
FIASHEU Eom FINLAND
PHOTO PLAY. OFFERINGS. FOR. TODAY.

m HE endeavors OF painfully
rich family to appear arsto-
Il cratic in Fools and Their
Money amuses the charming Me-
tro star, Emmy Wehlen, who as a
fun-loving girl poses in the story as
a social secretary.
Their idea of exclusiveness is so
much like a young woman | over
heard at the next table in a restau-
rant" said Miss Wehlen with a
smile. The escort was lingering
little notebook and when he started
to write in it she objected.
"'Theres too many names on
your list" she said; please don't put
mine there Then she laid her hand
on his arm.
81 want to be different, she
whispered impulsively. Get new
book
It's done every day.
With not one tame or uninterest-
ing moment in the latest Geraldine
Farrar release, The Stronger Vow,'
coming to the Strand theater today
to Saturday, the world-renowned
star is given opportunities to por-
tray all the emotions that can engulf
beautiful girl in whirlpool Of
tragedy. intrigue and love. Flirta
tious and arch is the diva when, as
Dolores de Cordova, she meets her
future lover at carnival, vlndlctlve
and cruel when she swears to kill
the man who killed her brother.
yielding and femininely sweet and
lovely when she learns that her love
is reciprocated. Miss Farrar's big
moment comes when the inescapa-
bic truth that the man she has
sworn to kill is the man she has
just married.
In MARY Regain" the screen YER
sion of Leroy SCOTS great novel,
in which Anita Stewart will be
seen at the Rialto. Miss Stewart
plays convict's daughter whose
hand is sought by rich mans son
and by a detective. Its climax is
the most thrilling raid upon big
cabaret ever put on screen or stage,
incidentally bringing the answer to
the heroine's love question.
Fannie Ward in THE Cry of the
Weak" will be the attraction at the
Muse today and tomorrow. Miss
Ward has perfect support in Frank
Elliott, who plays most convlnclngly
the role of District Attorney Dex-
ter; Walt Whitman, as Judge
Creighton, and Paul Willis as the
erring boy, Budd. This photoplay
brings out the theme that one-halt
the crimes committed today are
really vengeance against the harsh
ness of society, and that many
criminals may be reclaimed if given
the proper opportunity.
William Farnum will be the at
traction at the Sun theater begin
ming today in THE Lone Star Rang.
err, a dramatization of the novel OF
that name by Zane Grey. author OF
Riders of the Purple Sage" and
THE Rainbow Trail'-in picturiza-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1919-07-02

William Farnum will be the at
traction at the Sun theater begin
ming today in THE Lone Star Rang.
err, dramatization of the novel OF
that name by Zane Grey. author OF
Riders of the Purple Sage" and
THE Rainbow Trail"-in picturiza-
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-05-31
CITY WELCOMES HOME men DISCHARGED AT CAMP DIX
And City Officials
Inspect Local Police;
Murray Receives Medal

Resplendent in their new summer
uniforms the entire police force of
this city marched out of headquarters
yesterday morning at precisely s
o'clock and lined up on the pavement
in front of the City Hall building
where, in the best inspection ever
held here, they were reviewed by his
honor, Mayor Frank Dorsey, other
city officials and nearly 200 interested
citizens. The cops certainly did
themselves proud, going through the
drill with an exactness and nicely
that drew round after round of ap-
plause from the onlookers.
Mayor Dorsey presented the Gar
retson Medal. which is awarded by
former Mayor Ferd Garretson to the
member of the department who per-
formed the most heroic deed during
the year while on duty, to Traffic
officer John +. Murray who, on April
2S, halted a madly galloping horse
at Smith and High streets, after be-
ing dragged from the five corners
where he had leaped for the animals
head.
The patrolmen took up their posi-
tion directly in front of the municipal
building, fianked on the right by the
patrol wagon, the small touring car
and the police motorcycle; to their left
were the traffic officers, who drilled
with the police rifles. The sergeants
and the chief lined up before the pa
trolmen and then Chief Burke an
nounced THE department is ready for
Inspection"
y The mayor and aldermen walked
down the line looking over each officer
and inspecting closely the revolvers.
Mayor Dorsey then gave a straight
forward talk to the policemen. First
he requested them to bow their heads
silently In meditation for a few mo-
ments as a tribute to the memory of
the two members of the department
who gave their lives in the war.
The mayor congratulated the men
on their fine appearance and the man.
ner in which they acquitted them
selves during the drill. He declared
that a policeman's lot was not such
an easy one as many persons thought
and that each patrolman, when he
his duties as protector of
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-05-31
CITY SOLDIERS
ARRIVE; MORE
COME ON SHIPS
D. S. c. Man of City Among
Those to Land at
Hoboken

Many of the Perth Amboyans who
arrived from overseas last week and
were sent to Camp Dix on Tuesday
for rehabilitation have received their
discharge and returned to their
homes in this city, the trains from
that camp yesterday containing q
large number of "Amboy's own" who
had just received their discharge and
were coming back to return to civil
ian life again. 1t was expected that
all of the Perth Amboy fighters who
were taken to Dix during the early
days of this week would be dis
charged by tonight.
Twentyfour-hou furloughs were
given many of the boys yesterday in
order that they might visit the city.
These will be given their discharges
within the next few days.
Thirty-five fighters of the 310th
Infantry in the Seventy eighth divi-
sion are back In Camp Dix, from
whence they started a year ago to
lick the kaiser.
They came home on the Julia
Luckenbach Thursday and docked at
Pier IA, Hoboken. One of them, Ser
geant John Zarodsky, of 329 Fayette
street, who fought with the 311th In
fantry regiment, brought back the
Distinguished Service Cross. He
earned this at st. Mihiel, where he
continued to fight six hours after he
was wounded. and urged his men on
to victory. He stopped a piece OF
shrapnel shell with his left foot from
which he has since recovered.
Those of the 310th Infantry were:
Company F-Leon r. Berry, 419
High street; John Buber, 765 Parker
street; Corporal James l.. Clooney,
1888 Washington street: Nicola p. De-
vito, 404 Ogden Place; Joseph Pacri-
ola, 403 New Brunswick avenue; Pie
tro Ferrara, 3S Smith street; Paul
Jeary. 619 Johnstone street; Jens c.
Jensen. 405 Hall avenue; Joseph
Kwegzenski, Gil Charles street;
street; Ludwick Lewoe, Perth Am
boy; Frank p. Maher. 2S3 Goodwin
Corporal Hans l.. Meng,
Woodbridge; Fuerino Scarchilli, ia
Broad street: William Scott, 801 Mar
ket street; Samuel Torchia. 401 Og-
den place; Adolph Zalinski. 323 Gift
ford street: Balislaw Zelinsky, 81
Hall avenue; Leo J. Whalen, S35
David street. South Amboy.
Company G-Nicholas Nelson, 344
Feltus street, South Amboy: Lee Hes
James Jasper, 500 Augusta street,
South Amboy: Richard A. Serviss,
South River; Domenico Geosere, ia
Pine street. South Amboy; Edward
Fay, SIS David street, South Amboy;
Henry NJ Nelson, Sayreville.
In 311th Infantry detachment
Thomas Kolosa. Perth Amboy; Steven
225 Davidson avenue,
Perth Amboy; Rocco Genteluomo.
i69 Catherine street.
In 31Oth Supply Company-Emile
NJ. Degen, 221 Broad street: Andrew
:. Larsen, 281 Goodwin street.
Company ID. S10th Infantry-Jos-
,ph Debockler, 338 Neville street;
rony Paone. 284 Prospect street;
Pompelio Bocchicchio, AIS New
avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-05-31
EIGHT HURT AS
CAR JUMPS RAIL
Only One Seriously Injured =.
Trolley Crashes Into Light
Pole

Hitting a block OF wood embedded
In the track, Jersey Central trolley -26
jumped the rails at Smith and Pros
pect streets about 1880 o'clock last
night, crashed into the municipal
lighting pole on the east corner OF
Prospect street. injuring eight people
and shaking up severely the other
passengers on the car.
Those sustaining injuries are: An
drew Anderson, of 274 Oak street,
who had a laceration In the arm in
which twelve stitches were taken;
RS. Anderson, bruised and cut by fly
ing glass; Lester Mathiasen, of 274
Oak street. cut by glass; Mrs. Endos,
of Arlington, cut and bruised; Mr.. and
Mrs. Anderson bruised and cut by fly
bruised; Miss Rose Smith, Atlantic
Highlands, bruised; Lawrence Valla.
New Brunswick, bruised.
Only one of the injured, Andrew An
derson. was hurt badly enough to ne
cessitate medical attention. the rest
going to a nearby drug store where
their cuts were treated.
The car in its plunge from the rails
also smashed to bits. the traffic post
on the corner of Prospect street. the
lighting pole was damaged badly, but
not snapped off.
1t was first asserted that the cause
for the mishap was a bad joint in the
rails about fifty feet this side of Pros
pect street. but this was not confirm
ed by the company officials this morn
ing. 1t is not known how the block
of wood became fastened in between
the rails. but 1t is thought that dur
ing the heavy traffic of motor vehicles
yesterday the wood had been pressed
down so hard that when the car came
along the fore truck could not sur
mount the obstacle. The car was
placed on the track again by crew of
trolley employees.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-05-31
DRIVE
WITH HOUSING
IN THIS CITY
Civic Organizations Combine
With Health Board in Can
vaSS Monday

Starting Monday morning $50 work
ers under the direction of the Board
of Trade, the health board, Y. NJ. c. A.
and the Home Service section of the
Red Cross, will thoroughly canvass
the city in a house to house campaign
for the purpose of securing accurate
data relative to the sanitary condi-
concerning housing facilities, and al
so about men still in the service or
recently discharged.
This scheme was proposed several
months ago by the Red Cross, VIII
working in cooperation with the
Health Board, were desirous of max
ing a census of health conditions. 1t
was not thought feasible at that time
to conduct such a survey consequently
the matter was dropped.
The Board of Health Is issuing
cards to these canvassers on which
will be recorded the data obtained.
They will secure the name of the head
of the family, character of the build
Ing, number of rooms, how many oc-
cupants, who had influenza and how
many recovered or noticed after eff
fects. whether the water used is piped
or drawn from fa well, whether ade-
quate toilet facilities are installed,
how much rubbish is accumulated in
back yards and general questions con-
corning health conditions. 1t will not
be necessary for these workers to
make an inspection of the house and
they will be instructed only to ask
questions and not criticize conditions
which may not meet with their ap-
proval.
Concerning the establishment of
several milk stations here so mothers
might secure sufficient milk nourish-
ment for the babes during the sum-
mer months at cost prices, was again
discussed by the health board at their
meeting Thursday night. Mrs. A. c.
Clark, president of the Woman's Club,
was conferred with on the matter and
1t was learned>)that the Club intend
ed to erect a settlement house In
which a milk station might be held
This did not meet with the approval of
the board since the building would
not be up this summer and they want
to start the stations Immediately.
A committee of two, DIR. M. F. Ur-
banskf and Edward J. Dalton was
to meet with tho Board of
Education to see If the Easements of
schools a. s. and 0 could be used
for the purpose stations.
In reference to the erection of a
clinic building, DR.. Silk. reported con-
cerning the action of the board of gov
ernors OF the hospital, who decided
to contribute $4,000, porvided the
aldermen gave $4,000. In order to
settle this matter SO that the work
may go ahead representatives of the
Health Board. Board of Trade and
the hospital governors will confer
with the aldermanic board Monday
night.
All proprietors of confectionery
must equip their
places with paper cups or dishes for
The serving of ice cream and soft
thinks, according to a recent ordi-
nance passed by the board.
The cases which the board prose-
'uted in the recorders court are all
being satisfactorily cared for with
he exception of Mike Zweircin, of
1853 State street, who was fined SOL
n court this morning for not abating
health detrimental nuisances existing
IN his property.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-05-31
NOTHING TOMAR
DECORATION DAY
IN PERTH AMbOY
Veterans Parade Ceremonies
at Cemeteries MANY
Visit This City

Ushered in under ideal weather
conditions, Memorial Day was observ-
ed in this city yesterday by young and
old alike, by veterans of the conflict
in 81 and the war weary heroes of the
struggle SO recently ended on the bat
e Of Europe.
The first event of the day was the
annual inspection of the police de-
partment, which was followed by the
customary parade, starting at City
Hall Park terminating at the cemete-
ries on Amboy avenue. where the me-
mortal rites were conducted for the
dead heroes. In the procession were
several returned soldiers who were
conveyed in the Motor Corps ambu-
lances. Over fifty trucks and wag-
ons, filled with cheering, smiling
school children waving American flags,
borught up the rear of the parade.
The first ceremonies were held in
st. Mary's cemetery, where Samuel
G. Garretson delivered a short ad-
dress. Services were then conduct
ed in Alpine cemetery.
address at the Soldier Monument at
following the ritualistic service of the
Grand Army of the Republic held
there In connection with the Memo
ritl Day exercises. Past Department
Commander Samuel @. Garretson and
Commander William Wilhelm OF
Major James II. Dandy Post No. 43,
conducted the service of the Grand
Army
The Sons of Veterans fred several
vollies over the graves Of the SOL
diers
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1919-05-31
LATEST NEWS BY WIRE
BY THE Asso GATED PRESS

BERLIN May 29-The German foreign office reterates
gorcay and emphatcay today statement made behalf the
cabinet May 90 that Germany declines to sign the laid
before it..
LONDON May 31The evacuation of Orembrg Of the last
ohevk stronghods Southeastern Russia suggested
official wireless message received today from Moscow.
BERLIN May 30-"No German be found who would at
equivalent death the
said Count Won Bernsor former German ambas
sador at Washington questioned today regarding
port from Paris
PARIS May 3wby Jourdan formerly meehanician for the
famous Subieutenant Hmgesser killed and Aviator
morta injured today at when their
arplane fell about 200 feet.