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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-24
Patriotic Program is Enjoyed
by keypOTt Literary Club Women

op Specfc! CoTrcspoAI eHf.
KEYPORT, Feb. 23.-Mrs. +. o.
Walling entertained the members of
the Keyport Literary Club at her
home Friday afternoon when the
program was of patriotic nature. At
this meeting nominations were in or
der for the annual election of officers
and the results was as follows:
For president, Mrs. William H. En-
mons; vice president. Mrs. L. Brewer
Walling entertained the members of
Mrs. Edwin II. Wharton; recording
secretary, Mrs. e.. S. Hyer: CORES
ponding secretary, Mrs. N. b. Lock-
wood, Mrs. Harvey Bronner. Mrs. ].
G. Anderson; treasurer, Miss Ethe
Clarendon.
The program included several vocal
selections by the Misses Mabel and
Evelyn Chinery and the following pa
pers: Foreign News" Mrs. William S.
Holmes; Domestic News" Mrs. Har-
vey Bronner. War Marriages." Mrs.
J. p. Brewer. The club Joined in
singing. THE Star Spangled Banner"
after which Mrs. John G.. Schanck,
| Mrs. Phelps Cherry. Mrs. William II
Emmons, Mrs. F. A. Smith and Miss
A. L. Triton read letters from relatives
and friends overseas.
Dainty cakes and ices were served
by the hostess and her assistants.
Guests of the day included Mise:
Mabel and Evelyn Chinery. Mrs. Geo
rye NJ. Collins. Mrs. w. l.. Bilderback
Miss Henrietta Wall. Mrs. ALFRED
Blodsoe and Mrs Russell Stidfois
Club members presents included Mrs
7. Garlic Anderson, Mrs. O.. G. Bogar-
DIS. Mrs. Harvey Bronner, Mrs. Phelp!
Cherry, Miss ]. p. Brewer. Miss Ethe
Clarendon. Mrs. william II. Emmons
Mrs. William S. Holmes, Mrs. f. 7
Hoose. Miss Edith II. Hudson, Mrs
! George S. Hyer. Mrs. John W. Keo'
ugh, Miss Evelyn Lufburrow, Mrs
Norman y. Lockwood, Miss Eloise II
Odell, Miss Charlotte Rider, Mrs.
II. Sands. Mrs. John G.. Schanck, Mrs
G.. w. Stidfols, Miss A. L. Tilton. Mrs
r. O. Wailing. Mrs. James Il. Wallint
Mrs. L. Il. Wharton.
, on March 9TH the club will NEE
with Miss Annie l.. Tilton when tn
(, program will be Geographical Glim
pses."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-24
COOPERATION ON
NURSING ASKED
export Red Cross Suggests
Conference so Visiting Nurse
Can be Secured

KEYPORT, Feb. 24.-The town ana
1nty nursing committee OF the 10
| chapter of the American Red cross
limits the following letter to De
ade public as an explanation OF Ius
ab;lity to respond to calls o the
ryices of a visiting nurse A COPY
the letter was sent to each pny-
ian in the borough Feb. Attn and IN
off explains the situation. Wrnout
o cooperation OF the physicians u
impossible to make permanent ar
ngements for a nurse:
,aThe home and county nursing COM
,ttee of the Keyport branch OF tne
onmouth County Chapter. Amefican
I'd Cross, respectfully request tna.
g physicians of the borough nfees
It'll them in conference conceInI
possible arrangement whefeoy
,ard of Health, Board OF Eouea'io
A the nursing committee may CO
erata in securing a trained visiting
lrse for Keyport. on
..Nrs n r. Wilson who has gfveh
nod service during the influeenIa
dnm;r finds she is not strons
ongb 70 continue the work, ana the
any calls on the aid of the coinni'
. make it seem imperative INA !"
roc he secured as soon as possiptc'
"a committee would appreciate the
ivice of the physicians as 10 IN
ast practical way to meet this PUG.
need, and will await a reply "
10 communication before taxing iui-
e NJ. A. BROWN"
Tho committee includes Mrs. I,
,ndergaard. chairman: Mrs. GeoIse
Sidifols, Mrs. James II. Bedie, MIs'
,yard Schwarz, Mrs. Charles r"
nrs Mrs, q. b. Wilson, Mrs. l. Pear
= Mrs /. prayer. Mrs. F. A. Cater,
&c M. Lester Terry and Mrs. A. nj"
own.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-24

Against Harry Van Sickle. land
5000, building $1,000. reduced to ST.
900 spanish war veteran.)
Against Benjamin Skirlon, land
$4,000, reduced to $500.
Township OF Cranbury-
Against Edward Malan. land $500,
cancelled by reaso of double ASSESS
ment.
Against, Lowry Rue estate. land
$500, reduced to $50 personal can
celled.
Against Chipmon Chemical Engi-
neering Company, personal SlS'zoo'
affirmed.
Against James Johnson, personal
$500, affirmed.
Township of South Brunswick.
Against r. Marlito. land SEQ. build
ing $500. affirmed.
Against Henry A. Langbein. lant
$4,000, reduced to $4,000; building
Against Mary E. Medius estate per
sonal 5000, cancelled.
Against Mrs. Gertrude Gotten per
sonai 500. cancelled.
Agatnst David Guetelstettet. lans
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-24
QUICK RELIEF
FROM CONSTIPATION
Get DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets

That Is the joyful cry Of thousands
since DR.. Edwards produced Olive Tablets,
the substitute for calor1el.
DR.. Edwards, q practicing physician for
II years and calomeps old-time enemy.
discovered the formula for Olive Tables
while treating patients for chronic con-
stipation and torpid livers.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets do not
contain calomel. but a healing. soothing
vegetable laxative.
No gripping Is the 'keynote" of these
little sugar-coated, ~olive-colored tablets.
They cause the bowels and liver to act
normally. They never force them to
unnatural action.
II you have dark brown mouth" now
and then = a bad breath a dull. tired
feeling-sick headache-torpid liver and
are constipated, you'll find quick, sure and
only pleasant results from M or two lit
Gle DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets at bedtime.
Thousands take one or two every night
just to keep right. Try them. LOG and
2Sc per box ALI druggists.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-24
More Decisions Are Rendered
In MiddIesex Tax Appeal

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. 24-Tax
appeals have been acted upon recently
by the Middlesex County Board OF
are as follows:
Township of North Brunswick.
Against Robert Gourley, total $I,-
SEQ, reduced to $1,000. Soldier ex-
emption.
Against C. ]. W. Burns, 5000 per-
sonal, cancelled.
Against Catherine A. Burdine. land
5000, cancelled, double assessment.
Olive M. Stubbelbein, land $500,
building $1,000. affirmed.
Against Charles IL. Buckelew. land
$s,700, affirmed; personal $500, to be
assessed to William II. Buckelew.
Against Billie Anthony. land $1,000,
reduced to $4,000; personal $1,000. re-
duced to $500.
Against Harry Pollins. personal
$500, cancelled.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-24
KEYPORT

rho eerior class presented to the
cal high school on Friday mo1tiig
framed photograph Of the late
rchibald M. Dick, former principal
4, the school. The presentation TOOK
ace at the morning chapel, the
beech or presentation being maze by
lillian Anderson, president OF the
ass. Hon. Joseph ID. Bedle accepted
lie gift of the Board of Education
18th an appropriate speech. e +.
B. Reynolds, pastor of the Re
,rned church, read the scripture,
ad Rev. J.. Calvin French, pastor OF
lie PRESBYTERIAN chruch, made the
rayer. Rev. B.. ID. Dagwell, rector of
|. Mary's Episcopal church, who was
have taken an active part in the
resentation, fell as he was entering
he building and painfully injured his
nee, being forced to return home.
Mrs. Thomas l.. Smith was the
lest of friends 1t Perth Amboy on
riday.
On the evening of March IL Mrs.
ate T. Fox. concert san OF
~lorristown. will give a recital in the
irst Baptist church at which time
az new organ will be used. The
Ryan is fast being installed and will
E one of the finest in this vicinity.
Miss Helen Beck, of Newark, Is
ending some time IL inc AoNiS VI
IRIS. w. Wickelhaus.
1 C. L. O. A. j. Bray. who has been
/ the local barracks for the past
Inc months, left on Thursday for
hariestown, Mass, from where he
i'll be mustered out of the service.
William A. Tilton is the guest of
Is sister. Mrs. George Moshier, or
'ewburgh. n. Y.
The Good Friendship Sewing Club
let at the home of Misses Mary and
arab Lee, OF First street, on Thurs
ay evening whcn a very enjoyable
Yening was spent by all who attend
4. Sewing and music as well as
ainty refreshments served by the
ostesses were features of the ooca-
on. A surprise of he evening took
lace when Mrs. Alfred Cokelet ar
we'd from mo mans land" Those
resent were Mrs. w. Davis. Mrs. w.
yickelhaus. Mrs. Joseph Mount, Mrs.
homas Hines. Miss Helen Beck. Mrs.
oseph Mount. Mrs. A. Cokelet and
he Misses Lee.
Mrs. Joseph Ellen and son, of New
ek, are the guests Of the formers
arents. Mr.. and Mrs. William Davis.
Regular meeting of the borough
ouncil this evening at the borough
all.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-24
Medical Science.

think Il Is not an ~exaggeration to
say that medicine. surgery. obstetrics
and the many medical speciaities have
made more progress 10 the u years
from 1876 to 1918 than in as many
centuries before. ] am also quite will
ing 20 believe that the next 10 years
win be as fruitful as the last 20 have
been.-MaL w. w. Keen. In the Yale
Review.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-24

olAstslf FTS SALE
In ChHncery of New Jersey. Between
Henry. d.. Brewster, complainant.
aad Frederick kiiiesberEer ct ais,
ats. NJ. IN.

sIls.fsIf f-s SALE
In Chnncery of New Jersey. Between
aad Frederick ~kiiIesberger, ct ais,
defendants. nj. IN.
For sale of m~ortgaged premises
By virtue OF the above stated writ
20 me directed and delivered. ! will
expos for sale az public yeadue on
WEDNEsDAT. MARCH ~ NINE
at two o'clock In the afternoon of said
day at the Sherirs Office in the city
of New brunswick. N. J..
of and and premises hereinafter par
ticuls rly described. situate. lying and
being in the city of Perth Amboy in
the county Of Aiddlesex and State of
New Jersey.
BEGINNING at a point IN the
southerly side OF Smith Street. which
point is ia the division line between
property conveyed hereby and property
now or formerly or N. C. Nelson oe-
Being distant about nifty and ninety
three huEdredths feet west of the
westerly side Of Prospect street run
the division line between property
conveyed hereby and property now or
formerly OF n. c. Nelson n hundred
feet 20 a point in the division line be-
property now or formerly of Anna
Olivia Welsh. Amanda q. Gardner and
Anna y Applesate. thence two CD
east along the division line Of said
Welsh. Gardner q AppleEate prop
erty twenty-five feet TO a point. thence
three CD northsrly parallel with Pros
peet Street one hundre feet more or
less 70 the %southerly side of Smith 81.
thence four ca westerly along the
soatheriy side of Smith Street twenty
nye feet 10 \ point or la place OF be-
ginning.
Together with all and singular the
rights. privileges. Embellishments and
|eppurteBances there on TO belonging
or In any wise appertaining.
CHARLES ANDERSON. Sherfn.
RUSSELL r. WATSON. Solicitor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-24
Will Aid FOrds Memorial
BIZ SpeciaI Correspondent

3D. Np6ct1T E~ofTeSpdfueHt.
FORDS, Feb. 2A:-Protection Fire
Company No. 1 of Keasbey has
voted to support the memorial to the
soldiers and sailors from Keasbey,
Fords. Hopelawn and Glendale Ter
race and VIII attend the mass meet
ing which will be held shortly for the
Of deciding on what form
the memorial shall take. They have
so informed Captain Charles Wagner
of the state militia reserve who wrote
them on behalf of the movement,
soliciting their cooperation in spread
ing the good word now, and later. in
arranging for the financing n erec-
ton of the memorial.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-24
Ink Stains on Furniture.

To remove Ink stains from mahog-
any. rosewood or black walnut furnl-
ture. put half n dozen drops Of spirits
OF inter in n spoonful OF water and
touch the stain with a feather wet
with the mixture. As soon as the stain
disappears. rub with a cloth dampened
with cold water.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-24
-Rrahtenlna a Room.

The yellow CLEAN OF brass always
adds light TO any dark nook and used
with dark furniture. is most artistic.
A pair OF brass candiesticks on ths
mantel. andirons before an open IRE.
or ven q brass Jardiniere for ferns.
are all especially attractive In a dark
room.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-24

A font OF u type weighs 50 pounds
nd costs IS: q font Of Chinese type
Teighs half a ton and costs 500.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-24
Executed In lower.

executed IN toWcS.
The execution of these spies Is nat
urally an unpleasant subject, but none
the less interesting. After the secret
trial and condemnation TO death the
spy was taken to the tower. there to
await the dread summons In the early
hours of the morning. Taken from
his cell by a party of military police
the SPY was strapped to q chair In q
quadrangle OF the tower. There, fac
ing him, about ten PAGES distant. was
a firing party, usually eight men, from
he battalion Of guards on duty at the
time.
A low instruction from the officer
IN command to aim at the heart, n
harp order Fire I" a burst of flame,
and the crack Of eight rifles had end
I'd the career of another Of Germany's
tools.
One spy was hanged at NORWOOD
Scrubs prison; seven others were
shot. The hanging cost about 500.
md. coming TO the conclusion that II
would be just as effective. to say moth
ing OF considerably cheaper. It was
fecided to shoot all spies at the tow
err. Eight cartridges at three cents
each was a muci' more appropriate
valuation of a German.
OF the female spies much doubt
less will be written by fiction writer's
Of the future. Like the men. they sue
ceeded In getting comparatively little
Information of value out of the q
try. Most Of them. neither young nor
beautiful like the spy Of the story
writer. are languishing behind prison
walls and will remain there for some
years to come. British chivairy for.
babe their execution
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-24
BY DETECTIVES
False News Manufactured SO That
Germany iAight Be MIsinformed-
Sales Were Of Very Little
Service to Germany.

London.-In the possession OF
sergeant-major Of the British military
foot police is O peculiarly made leathr
err strap-or, rather. q series OF straps
for which Madame T~ussaud's
doubtless would pay a large sum OF
money.
II Is the strap with which German
spies caught in this country and con-
demned to death were fastened In a
special chair at the Tower Of London
prior to being shot. Like a wise man,
the sergeant-major had the strap
made to his own design and paid for
1t with his own money. 1t Is to him
a priceless relic of the great war.
Germany's Wanted spy system.
like the overboomed German navy
hardly realized expectations. There
were, it is true. a great many spies In
England, both before and after the
war acting on behalf of the kaiser.
Most of them were n~eutrais, and came
originally from South American
states.
The British secret service resem-
bled Its magnificent navy. 1t did Its
work as silently and effectively, and
the necessary reticence observed as to
: it's doings contributed very materially
TO the discontinue felt by the Ger
man government owing to the mis-
leading information which "feli" into
German hands.
Mythical Harrege In Channel.
As a matter Of fact. the naval in
t~elligence department, under Rear AID.
miral Halt, acting In conjunction
with the censor's department, provid-
ed false Information to the Germans,
an instance being the mythical Strait
of Dover submarine barrage revealed
by Sir Roger Reyes.
Nearly all Germany's spies In this
country attempted to forward their
information by post. But thanks to
the ~censor's staff 1t was rarely these
letters, even although written In In
visible ink, went undetected.
All spies were not arrested imme-
diately they were detected. The Brit
fish secret service, ever considerable.
allowed them to send and receive let
tiers Snd collect information, but 1t re
served the privilege of opening the
correspondence both ways and max
ing alterations likely to be of more
use to the allies than to Germany.
1t is difficult to estimate the value
of the Information obtained by this
method. The Hun, with his profound
disrespect for British fnesse. prob
ably never will believe that Britain
could be guilty OF such a~stuteness.
1t is certain that Germany obtained
very little that was useful from he'
spies In England. From the outbreak
of war the ports were too carefully
watched to permit of much leakage
Up and down the east and south
west coasts OF England were. how
ever, many '~hydros," palatiai hotels
. built right on the sea, with large cor
per domes twinkllng brightly for ms
miles out at sea. And the manage
-xsssss ~sSten-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-02-24

Eight German spies were executed
in this country. while many more are
undergoing long terms Of penal servi-
tude. For obvious reasons the names
Of many never were revealed. The
imperial government continued to
communicate with them blissfully
unaware that their agents had gone
to a bourne from which not even a
German spy returns. The British Sc
cret service kindly acted as the spy's
deputy.
Evening star., 1919-11-09

My very first conversation with your
charming protegee-
He bit savagely at his black mus
gaze set upon the Colt, he stood still
again.
was reported to you by the
tratorious Fatimah." continued.
evenly; "and when. on the morrow. I
advised you Of my new address the
identity Of the hitherto unknown Ro-
meo who had raised his eyes to your
Juliet became apparent. You doubt
less had designed to unpack my boxes
for me as you have been in the habit
of doing: but green-eyed jalousy
suggested how. by the sacrifice Of
only one consignment Of hashish you
might wreak my ruin. I disapprove of
your morals, Malaglou. My own code
may be peculiar, but it does not em-
brace hashish dealing; therefore,
Malaglou, you are about, to take q
sheet of note-paper-bearing your
Office heading-and write from my
dictation-"
And suppose I refuse? You dare
not shoot me-"
you little know my true character.
Malaglou. But should not shoot
you. as you say; I should introduce
you to a gentleman who is very anx-
ious to make your acquaintance-the
venerable Sheikh Iamail."
The effect Of this remark greatly
exceeded my most sanguine expec-
tations. I think have never seen a
man so pitiably frightened.
'"The Sheikh Ismail!" gasp
ed Joseph Malaglou. HE is in
Cairo"
HE has generously offered me five
thousand pounds for your name and
address"
tAh. my Cod" whispered Malaglou.
"Kernaby. you will not betray me to
that f1end? You are an Englishman
and you will not soil your hands with
such a deed"
To my dismay-for it was dis
Evening star., 1919-11-09

out Lower Egypt.) "Oh, that I might
return to the house of Ismail where I
HVed In luxury in marble pavilion,
guarded by Hanna and a hundred
negroes. where l possessed the robes
OF princess and was laden with
costly jewels!
rear nothing. child" l said to the
weeping girl. you shall return to
your marble pavilion and to the care
OF that worthy, If somewhat hasty
man, from whose arms you were torn.
And now inform me-where 10
Yussuf"
He Is in his own room destroying
papers," she said.
"Who told you this?"
"Ali. the bowwab, who is faithful to
me-and who hates Fatimah."
rs the trap reboltedr'
II know not"
Remain here until return" I said
seating her upon one of tho boxes.
Where are my keys?"
i hid them upon the ledge of the
window. beside the door yonder."
Taking them from this simple hid
ing place." locked the door to give
Mtzmuna courage, and, taking the
lamp with me. began to mount the
stairs, first assuring myself of the
presence in my pocket of my Colt
automatic. which Abu Tabah had re-
stored to me.
The ray Of my lamp shining out
anead' came to the crazy ladder
giving access to the trap. I climbed
up raising the trap. and gazed upon
the jeweled dome of midnight Egypt,
Dire necessity spurred me, and I
walked across to the adjoining tran.
carefully inserted two fingers in the
iron ring and pulled.
1t was not fastened below! Inch
by inch 1 raised it. and, finding the
room beneath in darkness. opened the
trap fully and descended the ladder.
1t was hashish warehouse!
Evening star., 1919-11-09

Taking off my shoes. I thrust one
into either pocket Of my coat. and.
perceiving that the house was con-
structed on a plan identical with that
adjoining it. 1 crept downstairs to the
apartment Of the mushrabiyeh win
dow. A heavy curtain was draped in
the doorway, but could see that the
room within was illuminated.
drew the curtains slowly aside and
peeped In. I saw an apartment that
had evidently been furnished very
luxuriantly. but which now was par
TALLY dismantled. In the recess formed
by the window low table was placed.
bearing shaded lamp. The table was
Uttered with papers. account books
and ledgers; and, seated thereat, his
back toward the door. was a man who
figured feverishly. / stepped into the
room.
Good evening, Yussuf of Rosetta" !"
1 said; you do well to set your at
fairs in order"
Swiftly as though a serpent had
touched him. the man in the recess
leaped to his feet and twisted about
to confront me.
I found myself looking into a
hideous. swarthy face-blanched now
to the lips. so that the cunning black
eyes glared out as from a mask-into
the hidedls. swarthy face Of Joseph
Malaglou!
The store of hashish in the upper
room had somewhat prepared me for
this discovery; yet, momentarily. the
consummate villainy Of the Greek had
me bereft of speech. AS I stood there
glaring at him he began furtively to
grope with one hand along the edge
Of the divan behind him. Then, sud-
denly he became aware Of the pistol
which I carried. and abandoned the
quest of whatever weapon he had
sought. swallowing audibly
80. my good Malaglou." said. "you
sought to make me responsible for
your sins. my friend? I perceive now
how the Fates have played with me.
Evening star., 1919-11-09

mail 'em to his bank. But his rheum-
atism's lots better and we're all hav-
in the best time. My. tits most
like being in heaven"
She meant it. too. every word. There
wasn't an ounce of joy that Ma Gum
midge was missin'.
"And it's so nice for you to be here
in comfortable apartment. instead
of in some big hotel" says Wee.
"Henrys notion" says Mrs. Gum
midge. "You remember the Whitleys.
that complained about him? He had
an idea Whitley's business was peter
ing out. Well. it was and he was glad
enough to sublet to Henry. Never
knew. either, until after the lease was
signed, who We were. Furnished kind
of nice. don't you think?"
"Why, ma" protests Rowena. Then
she turns to Wee. "Of course. it'll do
for while, until we find something
decent up on Riverside drive; one
with motor entrance, you know.
You're staying for dinner. aren't
you?"
"Why," begins Wee, glancin' doubt
full at me. II think We"
"Oh, do stay" chimes in Ma Gum
midge. II did the marketing myself
today; and, say, there's rib roast of
beef big enough for hotel, mush-
rooms raised under glass. an alliga
tor pear salad. and hothouse straw
Evening star., 1919-11-09

berries for dessert. Besides, you're
about the only folks we know that
we could ask to dinner. Please, now!"
So we stayed and was waited on by
two naughty near-French maids who
tried to keep the Gummidges in their
places but didn't more'n half succeed.
AS we left, Rowena discovers for the
first time all the hand luggage. "Oh."
says she. cycling the suitcase. You
are in town for the week end, are
you?"
Not exactly" says l. "Just few
things for family that Wee thought
might need 'em."
s And Wee gets out just in time to
take the lid Off a suppressed snicker.
"Only think" says she. The Gum
midges, living like this"
I'm willing" says 1. II get back
my shirts"
Copyright. 1910. by Mcclure syndicete.)
Evening star., 1919-11-09

1t left the box. In fact. the Gum
midges are displayin' all the usual
marks Of wealth and refinement.
but tell me-" gasps Wee. what on
earth has happened? How did--did
you get it?'
"Oil" says Pa Gummidge.
Wee looks blank. II don't under
stand" says she.
'Lemme guess" says 1. You mean
you struck gusher on the sheep
ranch?"
IT didn't" says Gummidge. Them
experts leased the land to did
though Six hundred barrels per, and
still spoutin' strong. They pay me a
royalty on every barrel. too"
"Oh" says l. Then you and Brother
jim"
Poor JIM" says Henry. TOO bad
he couldn't have hung on long enough
to enjoy some of 1t. Enough for both.
Lord. yes! Just my luck to lose him.
ONLY brother ! ever had. But he's
missin' n lot of trouble. at that Havln
to eat with your coat on, for one
thing. And this grapefruit for break
fast nonsense. I'm always squirtin
myself in the eye
Isn't that just like Henry?"
chuckles Ma Gummidge. why. he
grumbles because the oil people send
him checks so often and he has to