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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07
Miss Anna Mortensen
Bride Chnsf0fersOn

A very pretty wedding took place
Saturday night at 8 O'Clock at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Iver-
son. OF 21s Brighton avenue, at which
time their daughter. Anna Mortensen,
married to Mathew Ch~ristoffer-
sen, of this city.
The bride Is one of the most faith
full members of the Danish M. E.
church. the ceremony being perform
ed by Rev. Ole Nielsen, pastor OF that
church. The bride was attired in q
gown of white radium taffeta and
carried q shower bouquet of white
rosebuds. The maid of honor was
Miss Emily NJ. Jacobsen, cousin of
the bride. She wore a quaint frock
of Dresden taffeta and carried pink
rosebuds. Three little flower girls,
Bernice Coutts, Ell verna and Esther
M~ortensen. carried baskets of pink
sweet peas.
The wedding march was played by
Mrs. Ole Nielsen. The house was
with ferns and sweet peas.
the ceremony a dinner was
served by the caterer, Mrs. Larsen.
Only the immediate relatives of the
Of the bride and groom were
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christofersen left for
a short stay in Washington. Upon
their return they will reside in this
city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07
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but no movie villain ever had quite
such IN original idea, Tony. We're
not married. you see," / said with a
nervous laugh IT guess I must know
O lot more about the movies than you
do. The plan o suggest never
works" l spoke with considerable
spirit. wen in this day of aStonish-
fngiy frank speech between men and
women. and even though I was a long
way from being a prude, I found his
proposition a most amazing one.
I didn't care to have him amplify
It. I could do hat myself Certeis
was inviting me to remain in his house
and enjoy all its Injuries and prfvi-
leges as its mistress, and make no re-
turn to its master.
Tony" I said im~pulsfvely, I've a
pretty good opinion of the average
man and woman. and of you, and OF
myself. But let us consider propin-
quietly. Tony. What o ask simply
can't be done! n now that we've
arrived at this stage of a very ancient
game. Tony, I'm going away at once!"
mo, you are not. most wise young
LADY, he said with his best bow.
.'You are going to stay right here for
three weeks at least I am the one
who will go away. 4 must make a trip
west soon-I may As well leave h
week"
Il mustn't let you b. so considerable
of me-" l insisted. Il am not quite
fit to support myself. just yet, perhaps
and it's a perfectly lovely refuge you
offer. but / ana too worried and too
restless to be happy. I need to be
busy
Work here. then. What was it you
did in the Chemical company's Of
fice-filing? % he asked.
Eyes, sir!" / replied with the anx-
ious and respectful air OF an applicant
for a job. At that he laughed and
said:
"Then file away to your hearts con-
tent. Help hat stenographer in my
Office. l lave TO hire a dense girl.
You can understand that as a member
of the government secret service there
are some things she must handle
which 1 do not wish her to under
stand. And I a safely say she does
not. Such a mess. Straightcn 1t out"
And so it happened that I went to
work in the office wing of DIR. Halnii-
ton Certies' residence. i Dor discox-
cred that he had only a few patients
and thai he didn't appear to want any.
Those who came were of the towns
most fashionable set, n they were
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07
Eveyone Should
Drink Hot Water
in the Morning
wash away all the stomach, liver,
and bowel poisons before
breakfast.

To feel your best day In and day out.
to feel clean inside: no soul bile to
coat your tongue and sfckeH your
breath or dull your head. n~o-constipa-
ton, bilious attacks. sick headache.
colds, rheumatism or gassy, acid stom-
xch, you must bathe on the inside like
you battle outside. This Is yaatly mare
Important because the skin pores do
not absorb Impurities into the BLOOD.
while the bowel pores do. says q we'll
known physician.
To keep those poisons and toxins
we'll flushed from the stomach, liver.
kidneys and bowels. drink before break
fast zach day a glass OF hor wassr
with a teaspoonful OF limestone phos-
phate in it This win ans purify
and freshen the entire ~AHmentary tract.
before putting more food into the
stomach.
Get . quarter pound OF limestone
phosphate from your pharmacist. 1t Ia
Inexpensive and almost tasteless. *
eept . sourish twinge which Is not IN
pleasant. Drink ~phosphatsd hot water
every morning to rid your system OF
these vile roisons and toxins; ass 10
prevent their formation-
To feel like young folks feAi: Hke
you felt before your blood nerves ana
muscles became saturated with IN .
eumuiation Of bo1y pcasonss begin thie
treatment and o all keep ~ upt
Az sean and hot water act on the skin,
cIeeusfng, sweetening and purifying. 80
nmsatsns phosphate and hot water be-
fore breakfast act on b stomach
ltvsr. kidnsys and hswslS-AdG
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07
8OCflp0
Real Welcome Home
GiUea O. s. WdllinQ

A welcome home of unusual attrac-
tlyeness was given o. s. AIling Satur-
day evening at the home Of Kenneth
Van Horn Of 212 First street Young
Alling has just recently returned from
France with Co. T. of the 26th Engi-
neers.
Upon Mr.. AlIings' entrance into the
house Saturday night an electric sign
was flashed on which spelled. "Wel-
come Home" also q four foot statue
of liberty. The room itself was a
a Of the national colors. At 10
o'clock supper was served tn the din
ing room. Later In the evening a rib
bon and moonlight dance were feat
ured. The affair concluded with the
singing of the Star Spangied Banner.
Among those present were the
Misses Anna Alling. Ruth Wood, Lily
Alling. Grace Wood, Nina Allirg, Mil
'dred Ward, Maria Koyen, Agnes
koyen and Viola Van Horn. Messrs.
Octasfus Alling, Harold Nielsen, James
Knox. Foster Henry. Martin Polka,
Arthur Ludwig. Kenneth Van Horn
and Mr.. n Mrs. g. Post, Mr.. and Mrs
Il. Hutchinson, Mr.. and Mrs. II.
Wood. Mr.. Ailing and Mrs. Van Horn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07

admitted only by special appoint
But Certeis' mail was enormous
And he proved to be a most particular
business man I thought. for he insist
ed on sorting all the letters himself.
Part of them he handed to his stem
ographer to OPEN, but there were al
ways a few which he opened and an
swered himself.
And some Of It was rather shabby
stuff. done in scrawly writing on soiled
paper which I could not associate
with the correspondence of the ele-
giant and immaculate physician.
Tony it looks to me as IL all your
friends were Bolshevists," I said quite
carelessfy one morning.
He favored me with a glance of pro-
found admiration Parents look upon
precious children Just hat way.
Jeanne, you are a very clever GIRL
he said and he patted my hand ap-
provingly. TN sorry to disappoint
you. These are just ordinary begging
letters" And he dumped the pile care
Iessly in a drawer of his desk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07

noted dramatist. Is a story of power
full complexities dealing with situa-
lions in life which show the many
conflicting emotions by which hui
mans are governed as they rise in the
social scale. The situations are ham
died cleverly by the noted writer and
superbly acted by Miss Barrymore
whose charm and distinction. added
to her intense dramatic ability make
a production of exceptional worth
and fascination A distinguished and
clever asst of players is seen in sup
port of the Metro star and include
such artists as II. r. Herbert, e.. j..
Radcliffe, Joseph Kilgour, Naomi
Childers, John Galsworthy, Turner
Gordon, Harold Entwistle, Eugene
Strong and Ricca Allen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07
Honor Emily Mdthidsen

A birthday party was held at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. L. Mathiasen,
of 3l4 Oak street in honor Of the six
teenth birthday of their daughter.
Emily. Saturday night. Games and
dancing were enjoyed and music was
furnished by Gladys Hawkins. Hester
Hawkins and Holds Moe. Supper was
served at midnight. :
Among those present were the
Misses Agnes Hansen. Gladys Haw-
kins, Hester Hawkins. Ethel Mathia-
sen. Helen Hansen. Ingrid Anderson,
Edith Tullison, Ida ~Zangenberg, Emily
Mathiasen and Holds Moe, Mr.. and
Mrs. Mathiasen, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Moe.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Moe and Einar Math-
iasen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07

Booted and spurred, with chaps and
a wide combrero. Charles Ray, the IA
nous Thomas II. Ince star. is the CEN
trail figure of h story of playing
the Came" his newest Paramount
picture, which has just been released.
This is a strong story of the South
west.
Playing the Came is said to be one
of he best pictures In which Mr.. Ray
has been seen in many months. II
will be shown at the Royal theatre
today. Mr.. Ray is capably supported
by fine players. CHEN among whom
are Doris Lee and Robert McKim.
DitInas
THE Dfvorcee," a play OF strength
and power. is the attraction at the
Ditmas today and tomorrow in which
Ethel Barrymore appears In a role
particularly well suited to her in
tense dramatic powers.
This play. taken from Lady Fred
e~ricx.'' by w. Somerset Maughm. the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07
To Care for Oiicicth.

To clean oilcloth rub with a FAM
mel dipped in %turpentine. Then shave
half an ounce Of beeswax into a largs
cup and stand the cup in boiling
water. Add q saucerful Of ~turpentines
a little shaved CASTLE soapsand a few
drops of oil of ~citronella. Whip until
1t begins to get stiff. A little OF this
rubbed into the oilcloth will make ie
clean.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07
Cafes Oriental And Occidental
Are In Favor This Sbrin0

A sort of armadillo suggestion Is
this-the triple ruffled cape on the
left. In softest of brown velour, 1t Is
draped, too, but the first thing to hit
the eye is the ~three-layer combina-
ton of miniature capes starting be-
the enveloping. turnover collar.
To rival the richness OF winter
wraps and furs. and take away tho
hurt of laying them aside. dark brown
duvetyn has been folded and gather
ed into this flowing wrap on M
right. 1t has deep cufls which hold
the fullness where II should be. Half
oriental, half-conventional, WIDELY
bewitching, is the wool hand-erI-
broidery bestowed in wide bands on
collar and coat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07
COLOR IN CHEEKS
Be Better L~ooking-Take
Olive Tablets

Ifyour skin Is yellow-complexion pallid
tongue coated-appetite poor-you have
bad taste in your mouth-aIazy, no-good
feeling-you should take Olive Tablets.
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets substitute
forcalomel-were preparedbyDr Edwards
after II years of study with his patients.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are a purely
vegetable compound mixed with olive oil.
You will know them by their olive color.
To have . clear. pink skin. bright eyes.
no pimples, a feeling of buoyancy like
childhood days you must get at the cause.
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets act on the
liver and boweIs like calomei-yef have
no dangerous after effects.
They start the bile and overcome consti-
patton. That's why millions Of boxes are
sold annually at 10c and Csc per box. All
druggists. Take one or two nightly and
note the pleasing resulta
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07
Special Features at
Army Navy Cfub

There were two special features at
the War Camp Community Service
dance held on Saturday night in tho
Army and Navy Club. A number of
selections were rendered by Mrs.
Marcy Michaels and Miss Bess Druk-
ker gave three exhibition dances in
costume, which were Spring. Autumn
and the Orchid" Both were accom-
panied on the piano by Miss Theresa
Kreielsheimer. This was followed by
dancing and refreshments Of coffee
and home made cake were served by
the committee.
The hostesses of the evening were
Mrs. w. w. Oliver. Mrs. Thomas
Christoffer, Mrs. John Kelly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07
Perfume in the Eariy Aaes.

From the very earliest ages man has
loved sweet odors. In the Bible we
read Of the burning of incense on the
affairs and the very word perfumery
(under which head we may include
all delicate fumes or smells) comes
from the Latin fumns. smoke or vapor.
The early Egyptians knew the use of
the still, and adapted 1t to the separa-
ton Of the odorous principle from
fragrant plants, but the most ancient
doors were drawn from natural gums.
such as camphor. myrrh and cinna-
mon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07

With buttons edging half the
length of her skirt on each side, be-
ginning at the pockets this young
m decided she might as we'll be
impartial. So she allowed some more
buttons to run all the way up her
sleeves from wrist to elbow, and then
capped the idea with two more on
a side of the vestee effect. Those
call attention to the soft collar Of
crocheted wool. The frock may be
of white tricotine-or, keeping the
upper part of the waist of white. the
lower part and the skirt might be of
a darker shade to make it
SerVieeable.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07

When our daughter was six years old
she vas taken to see her first vaude-
Vile performance. One number on the
program was q dancer. who wore very
little. and Lova's first remark when
she saw the dancer was "Oh. mamma.
but she has to wash herself clean. .
much Of her shows."-C1eveIand Plain
Dealer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07

the exercise of q little will power.
The shoulder, hip. and ankle joints
should be upon 4 line; the chest held
high, the head erect.
or course deep breathing must go
with walking. If the lungs be prop
erly inflated, this act alone gives to
the body a buoyancy greatly increas-
ing n lesseripg the exertion If
walking.
Don't dawdle along. Walk with a
free. easy and bold step. Don't shuf-
fe along on the heels. At eacu stride
spring of lightly from the ball Of the
foot. Don't roll the hips. This is not
only urhygienic but vulgar too.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07
BY EDITH HYDE

OHI OF uHt UOfutSk RpDtC
A correct walking posture Is very
Important. Nothing tends to do more
harm to a woman's health and beauty
than sloveniy walking.
When you rise to walk the whole
body should be thrown into n state of
gentle tension, putting every muscle
which harmonious movement IN
ploys, into vigorous responsive action.
in this way every limb and part of
the body will be SO perfectly balanced
that there will be no strain anywhere.
Keep the abdomen well in-and
even a portly person can do this with
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07
Species Of Fern.

The island Of Mauritfus, less than
one-third the area Of Delaware. has
235 native species Of ferns; Java. G
little larger than New York, has 400.
while Brazil contains S87. all Europe
furnishes but s~ixty-seven Species the
arctic zone, 20; North America. north
of Mexico, has about IT'S native
enAnias
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07
Delightful Program
To Be Given At
Musicale And Tea

The musicale and tea to be held in
the Presbyterian chapel by the Wo-
mans Club tomorrow afternoon start
ing at 1880 O'Clock, Is expected to be
n Of the banner events of the club
year. This affair is not restricted TO
members. but Is also for their friends.
Tickets may be procured from any
fafr undertaken by the Woman's Club
Is an assured success. especially this
one. In view OF the fact that each
participant in the program is a high
artist IN his line.
The program follows:
FreAuoe = M1nor
FofonaISe A MAJOR
Chopin.
Mr.. ELMER ZoHer.
Ninth Concerto $3.50 De Beriot
Mrs. Lester NJ White.
All Love But a Day .. III. II. A Beach
Birds on the High Hall-Garden
Arthus Somervell.
Aud Daddy DARKNESS . Sidney Homer
In Flanders Fields, Frank e. Tours.
Miss Elizabeth Wood.
Legende ....a...... Wieniawski
Mrs. Lester NJ. White.
Gr1eg
Estude Hungarian ...... MacDowell
Mr.. Elmer Zoller.
Swing Low Sweet Chariot
I want to be Ready
Negro Spirituals
ART. by H Burieigh.
My Menagerfe .........s Fay roster
My Love Is a Muleteer Francisco
di Nogero.
Miss Elizabeth Wood.
Sokoists.
Miss Elizabeth Wood. c~ontralto
Mrs. Lester NJ. White, violinist; Mr..
ELMER Zoller, PIANIST.
Accompanies.
Mrs. Harvey Wilson and MI. ELL
mer Zoller.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07
To Meet Tonight

The Betsy Ross Unit OF the War
Camp Community Service will hold
their regular meeting tonight in the
club rooms instead of tomorrow night
as usual.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07
jecOMe Slender
\ Simple, Guarzntsed Method

II you would Ike 10 lose. weekly. from
ne to Eve pounds Of burdensoms fss while
ating and drinking all You need, also enjoy
ng life far better than at present, just foilow
his advice:
Take seven deep breaths of fresh air each
norning and evening: after each meal take
! littio oil OF korein; eat all you need. but
hew thoroughly. and follow other simple
directions OF tho guaranteed Korein system.
Men and women who were waddling around
with heavy, aluggish bodies have. in many
cases. reported a gradual agreeable redue-
ton Of thirty to eighty pounds, with wonder
full benefit to health and figure. This very
season is the TINA to become slender. attrae-
tive. yivacious and healthier. very easily.
Get oil of korein at the druggists; 1t comes
in capsules. convenient to use and Is row
sold at before-war low price. Weigh and
meazure yourself week to week. You can
scarcely realize the joy that awaits you in
normal symmetrical figure, with good health and
~~e- re. Show others this advertisement
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07
Personals

Mrs. Hans Grayson has left the
hospital. where she has been for
the last two months and is now resid-
ing with her brother. Charles Suckel,
166 South First street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-04-07

Optimistic Thought.
Simplicity, of all things, Is the hard
est to be copied.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-11
SUGAR SHORTAGE IS TAKEN
UP BY NATIONS CONGRESS
Senator McNary Charges President
Failed to Act in Time to Get
Si Cuban Product.
CONTROL BILL STARTS TRouBLi
Discussion Discloses Cane Growers
Can Charge 10 Cents q Pound,
while Beet Producers Are Allowed
Only 12 Cents.
tBy Aasoclatea.Pra.. !

WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.-Responsi-
biiity and remedies for the present
sugar shortage. were disputed at
length In the Senate today when tho
McNarN bill to continue the United
S pa sugar equalization boards con-
up. Prolonged debates, loweyer nree
vented vote and the bin went over
ttooe called up at the next oppor-
President Wilson was charged nv
senator senate MGNary;; Republican. Oregon.
sibility for the sugar SHORTAGE by fail
ing 70 act TO sugar boards repeated
recommendations last summer to pur-
More Authority Sought.
Senator Harrison. Democrat Mis-
needed additional authority from Con-
Louisiana. declared the board did not
MeSary bill was opposed BY Senators %s
sugar States. While osS se o senators
Joined in Senator McNary's Meas for
continuation Of government control
eXorbitant prices.
Tha: he was amazed" at the ruling
9s Acknowledgement asn, Palmer permitting
cane sugar and 1o cents for beet. was
asserted by Senator McNaTy. who said
IN u, result would be to force consumers
etics.
Criticise Acknowledgement.
Mr.. Palmer also was criticised nv
senator Kirby, Democrat Arkansas.
Tor announcing that no effort to con-
trol sugar would be made after Jnnu-
ary l. With Arkansas consumers
klrG assorted vigorously that the
government should retain control OF
the sugar situation TO prevent these
outrageous exactions on tho Amcri-
can people,"
Referring TO a reported statement
by Attorney General Palmer that fail
urc Of Congress to provide lesisla-
ton prevented purchases of Cuban
sugar. Senator McSary said Congress-
was not responsible as no REQUESTS for
legislation had been made.
No Actual Shortage.
The present sugar shortage. Senator
McNary continued. is ''psych oho G icsl
and not actual"
When il became known that tho
President had neglected to buy tho
Cuban crop and that there was a
short Louisiana cYoD. speculation be-
came rife and everybody. housewives
included. boarded sugar" declared THE
Senator. ~
Tho remedies arc TO buy the Cuban
crop and control prices to save hun
drcds OF millions OF dollars to the
consumer"
Senators Mcclellan. Democrat. Ten
ncssec. and Kirby. Arkansas criti-
cised the orders dividing the country
into zones for purchasing OF sugar
With higher prices prevailing In some
zones than In others.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-11
Keyboard Touches
How the World War United the Nation.
RY FRANK III. RROOES

II is.aSreed that the world war was the most
mercileSs In every respect of any conflict. Con-
Grcss debates, public addresses and magazine
articles since the armistice, have craalcate ted
the bitterness created by propaganda and the
actual tug. 1t requires peculiar brand or
had In IT anything worth commencing when the
struggle was at its worst. Maybe you have dis
covered that there are several sorts OF phlos-
ophy- l have found that the type commonly
known as common-Sense is the one that goes
more miles than any other. 1t is the most Sin
cere.
In one of my strolIs in n new community new
10 ME. met an old man totierins along a high
way under the weight Of labor utensils
pitchfork and spade. He had been with
-Stonewal" Jackson. lie remained true to the
Lest Cause . Until The United States entered the
fought I'm mighty glad had hand in it.,
not because we helped the allies so much as
because IL helped ourselves. My boy enlisted
against my will. told him he was going To
fight with Yankees who whipped us. That he
would have to eat and sleep with them He
~ent 'ust TIE TIE ssme ae didn't even argue the
OF heart coming over me. When that boy
TO live. He had come to like Yankees He
went SO far as TO tell l was mistaken in
Yankee chunls came South because he said he
had changed his mind about the Johnny Reb
lie said the way they fought over there would
nave won the Cause we mourn II they had bee n
in 1T. He just loved the South. And he camo
here to live. Now that was just what this coun :
f heir hsad hs nsve got into
about what we ought to have had years ago.
Yes. sir, for one. I'm mighty glad this war Was
fought"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-12-11
News of Fifty Years Ago
From the Richmond Dspatc Dec. IL. 1889

The annual meeting of the stockholders Of
the Richmond and Danville Railroad was held
yesterday. President A. s. Buford reporte d
the earn earning 81 g. the road for the past
net ss57oes Ry order e of Ges
era Candy there was no election Of officers
the present officials holding over "
Captain B C. Cook has been appointed United
States assessor for the Sixth Virginia District
with headquarters ut Lexington.
In November the revenue collections for this
S sser nsss s1h7s
bankers. $500: internal Improvement compa
MES. lotteries etc, s4.361.50' and from oti,er
sources. such as incomes, licenses etc SUI.
hcient to make grand total Of s152.264.03.
The Presbytery of Roanoke al Charlotte
CousthGnse dtss1lved the pastoral relations be-
byterian Church at that place, Or. Alexander
having accented a profcssorship in the Union
Theological Seminary.
Married: on the 9TH instant. by Rev. c. w
Petherbridge. Mr. Charles e., Mundin TO Miss
Virginia Clarke, both OF Richmond
A virginia legislative committee headed by
OF the Senate. called on President Grant and
Congressman Butler. chairman Of the Recon
I.iournoy and Faycttc sIcMuiiin aceo onas
them. Both interviews were quite satisfactory,
admitted. <t' $50
&, The senate yesterday passed bin removfnr :.
the poltlcal disabilities OF about 300 Virgin.
ians, among them Judges Moncure Joynes and
CHRISTIAN and General Wickham and Speaker
Hon. George a. Pearce. of MARYLAND, has been
appointed to the now circuit judgeship for the
settles the Rives business. fa'"'s fha'