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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-11

shape. as it will be easier to hold the
piece In its rectangular form. You
Will notice that piece Of a broom
handle is suggested for the handle of
The OUTFIT. and that a hole Is to be
bored to fit the handle. 1t II quite
likely that you will be unable to bore
the hole the exact size Of the handle.
In which case the proper thing to do
u to select a size that Is nearest to
what you want. having the hole. Of
course. slightly smaller rather than
slightly larger than the handle piece.
The latter can then be formed to Mt
the hole. 1t II suggested that the
hole be bored at a slight angie 50 the
handle will also be at an angle as
shown.
The method OF putting the parts
together is very simple. The top Of
the outside can Is tackled to the base;
then the smaller can Is fastened 10
the inside Of the top. Soldering paste
should first be out ON the cover. Then
place several drops Of solder on the
bottom Of the outside Of the small
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-11

only sand to work with. And then
too. II we have plenty of room around
il we car all work on 1t at once"
So they SET TO work. Jane showed
them how TO stick four sticks into the
sand and put the board across the top
to make platform. This made firm
framework for the biggest sort Of A
building and made 1t possible to make
a much higher and more tower
trimmed building than would have
been possible with only sand. Dick
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-11
NYONE who has trouble In
keeping paint or shellac brushes

NYONE who has trouble In
keeping paint or shellac brushes
n good condition will at once
y ] sec the usefulness Of the article
illustrated today. With this easily
made outfit there will no longer be
any need Of having brushes that are
in no condition to use.
The drawing shows the use Of an
ordinary Crisco or q coffee can for
the outside protection. which will be
large enough for the average brush
found in the home. II. however. 1t Is
desired to care for rather large
brushes. simply select q size can that
will give you the proper capacity. To
make use OF such . can only minor
changes will be necessary in the de-
sign Of the base. and these can be
very easily figured out by yourself. !.
Get out your base FIRST. laying ont
the design according to the detail
drawing. This will give you good
practice In the use Of the compass.
It win be well to bore the hole for
the handle before the part Ii cut to
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-11

would be under water In a very few
minutes. and that each wave coming
IN would make the trip along the rock
more and more difficult.
mo use crying over split milk or
turned tides" said Ted manfully
we'll need all our breath for getting
home But we should have known
better. Marcia. James not used to
tides"
With quick orders. Ted got the four
of them in a row. hands tightly clasped
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-11
X JUNIOR COOK
;ARnEN SANDWICHE

GAHUEN ShNO 1A1100
Select four red tomatoes that are not
too ripe for slicing. They should BE-
very hrm.
Cut q small loaf Of bread that y
moro than - hours old into thin
slices.
Spread one-half the bread with but
ter which u soft enough to spread
th;nly.
Spread the other half with cooked
salad dressing which Is well chilled.t
Lay slices Of tomato between the
bread slices. II necessary to Mt Well
cut the tomato slices to 1T the bread.
Use one slice OF buttered bread ana
one spread with salad dressing Win
each sandwich.
II the crusts are tough trim on anu
cut the bread in two diagonally.
Serve at once for luncheon or wrap
in parafine paper and keep in cool
place till ready for use.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-11
Born Sept. IL. l7Ss-Died Sept ~
1881 =

rs there any real American boy Who
has not read with feverish interest
and with bated breath the novels
Of our first American novelist
James Fenimore Cooper? Cooper was
indeed September child. havins both
his birth and his death day In that
month. When he was still an infant
his father moved with his family to
Otsego Lake. In the interior Of New
York, and here he built q home ana
founded the village Of Cooperstown.
Out ON the edge Of the forest young
Cooper grew into boyhood. Coopers-
town was In the very back woods OF
the day civilization. On the frontier
the border that separated the woods
and the Indians from the rough set
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-11
School DAYS

- ACATION Days are over: the
school bell rings once more.
~ And throngs Of happy children
go aockins through the
door,
Hearts high with new ambition. and
vows that this new term
Shall stand for work accomplished. with
lessons new to learn.
Vacation days are ovr.. but dreams Of
hours Of play
Are with US through the Autumn.
throughout the long school day:
And thoughts Of summer gladness and
hours free from rule
Make pleasaEter the hours that we must
spend in school.
Vacation Days are over. School Days
are here agai,
We've time for work and time for play:
that much is very plain: ,
lIf life were only plsyime. we'd quickly
tire Of joy.
But,too much work. they tell US. makes
lack a stupid boy.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-11

And what different boy was this!
His Mother met him with kiss.
His Father looked with joy and pride.
While Tray pressed. barking. at bis
side.
It'll never go unwashed again. .
Vowed Wally. that is very plain"
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-11

With soap IN hand down ny the brook.
Went Wally-nausht his courage
shook,
Though to get rid Of so much dirt.
Made Waliy scrub until il hurt.
Hi. face and hands. ard. yes, my
dears,
He was most careful with bis ears'
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-11

And tina, Is how his parents made
A sad mistake. for when his shade
Matched Sam who lived out IN the
Alley.
They took in Sam and left out Valley!
And jus. to think the boys distress
Wes brought by his own carelessness!
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1920-09-11

n vain did Wally weep and plead.
No one believed. no one gave heed.
It's hard to tell sa'o Pa to
Mother.
One looks to me just like the other.
And even faithful Tray alert
Could lot know Wall; through his
ditl
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
EXPRESS
SERVICE HERE
New Local Agent, H. R. Day,
Addresses Business Mems
ASSN Better Service Here

The express facilities of this city
was the subject discussed at the in
formal meeting Of the United Bust
ness Mems Association held in the
Office of the secretary in the Boynton
building last night. AS the result of
the activities of the association after
the last meeting, the express situa-
ton was closely investigated, n
when conditions were found to exist,
such as were expressed by many of
the members, the authorities were
notified by Secretary Kennedy and
the situation here is being changed
considerably, 1t is claimed.
The first change made. was the in
stalling of a new local agent, ii. X.
Day, who spoke to the business men
last night, in the absence Of L. II.
Perry who was unable to reach Perth
Amboy because of the strike condi-
tions. Mr.. Day enumerated the large
number of grievances which, he under
stood have been made here. and gave
his methods of solution as far as
1t was in his power. Service. ship
mcnt, drivers, treatment at the Office,
and several other phases were con-
sidered and Mr.. Day explained each
separately. Mr.. Days first move. upon
his advent here, was to make a great
change in the office force and among
the drivers. This action, he claimed,
will eliminate at least part of the
trouble. Putting on two extra men,
was another consideration, and q
c1aago in the routes. so that there
VII De ono man to '."o for deliveries
on Smith street only, and another to
care for hose on State street,
The members present made several
complaints directly to Mr. Day, which
he answered. The subject of not ac-
cepting calls promptly was discussed
and Mr.. Day assured the men hat all
calls which are made before 2 o'clock
in the afternoon will always be respond
ed to but, being hat the expressage
never leaves this city after 4 o'clock,
nothing can be guaranteed to be called
for after the our of 2.
| Another thing which Mr.. Day took
up with the men was the filing Of
claims. He maintained that, in al
likelihood, claims were not answered
because they were not properly filed
He assured the merchants. though
that with the proper filing, every claim
would. in the briefest possible time
be covered.
Mi. Day asked for just two or three
more weeks of patience on the par
of the business men here. and assured
them. that as soon as he has beer
here that space of time longer many
of the present grievances will have
been a thing of the past.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
9 DIRECTORS At LARGE
TO BE ELECTED IN MAY

Letters were sent today by Secre-
tary F. C. Hilton of the Chamber OF
Commerce to the 1900 odd men who
are interested in the election
Of the nine directors at large. who are
to be elected during the latter part
of May. Letters went to h Cham
bers of Commerce of Perth Amboy
South Amboy. South River, Metu-
chen, Midtown, the Board of Trade
of New Brunswick, the Monmouth
County Manufacturers Association OF
Keyport and the Improvement Asso-
citation of Piscataway.
The Board of Directors of the new
association has requested Secretary
Hilton to send out all ballots which
are necessary in the coming election
and to get in touch with all boards OF
directors of the municipal organiza-
ions. 10 make nominations for then
districts, naming men whom they
deem interested enough to give the
heartiest cooperation in getting bet
ter terminal conditions and deeper
waterway for this entire district.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
South Amboy Alone Ships Coal.

BIZ SDfcf0l COTTcSUOHucHS
SOUTH AMBOY, April 13:-The
strike situation in this city Is still un-
changed. Although organizers and
representatives from other districts
that are now put visited the city
their efforts were of no avail and the
workers in the local yards voted to
remain at work. One of the things
emande by the local labor men
before calling the strike was that
they be Informed of h why's ana
wherefores of the walkout.
This still continues to be the only
mort on the coast that is shipping
coal. Yesterday there were seven
tugs working in the harbor. None OF
the tugs were railroad owned, now
ever as they still continue to be tea
up.
The parcel post situation is most
serious. There have not been sum
Gent mail trains to carry the parcels
and as a consequence the lobby OF
the post office is piled high awaiting
shipment. These parcels come ar
most exclusively from Parlln, Dems
small shipments of chemicals. NC
New York newspapers were received
in this city yesterday and this morn
ing commuters were at a loss fol
they were informed that there woulc
be no trains.
The Raritan River railroad opef
ates all trains on schedule time. Thl
| road depending on the other lines 10
freight is practically at a standstli
In this regard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
LOCAL MEN TO ATTEND
BIG CONVENTION


Members of the Perth Amboy
Chamber of Commerce are taking
keen interest In the great national
gathering of business men to be held
In Atlantic City, during the latter part
of April by the Chamber of Commerce
Of the United States for discussion Of
ways of increasing production I'M the
United States.
This increased production conven-
ton, which will mark the eighth an
nual meeting of the national cham
Der. will go into the very roots of the
industrial and commercial situation.
Prominent business men of this city
along with representatives from all
over the country AVE come to realize
that in a stimulation of production
lies the way towards sterilization of
business and price conditions. Rep
resentatives of the local chamber
named to attend the convention are
]. II. Madsen, Jean Dubois, D.. p.
Olmstead and Fred f. Hilton.
Lack of production. business men
point out. is the primary cause of
high prices. Small hope is held III
for reduction In the high cost of liv-
ing until more goods are manufac-
tured and put on the market. Prices
have been forced up by comparative
bidding. Even with the exchange Sit
uation as it is. threatening reductions
In exported to Europe, manufactur-
ers generally believe hat it will be a
long time before production IN the
production in the United States over
takes the demand for goods. In the
meantime, producers are faced not
only with the task of meeting current
demands but also with hat of max
ing up in many directions for pro-
duction lost as a result of the CONVEX
sion Of plants to war work.
Every phase of the subject to be
taken up at the convention will be
treated from the viewpoint of increas-
ed production.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
Y. M. 6. A.

After a week of close competition,
the Employed Boys Brotherhood
came u ahead Saturday in the Help
the other Fellow Campaign" with a
score of 1900 points. The Comrades
ran a close second, having $3.50
points to their credit when the CAM
paign ended, and the Independents
were third on the list with 200.
Being that each point represents
one cent, forty-seven dollars and fifty
cents were collected in all. At the
older boys convention, held at Mont
clair last fall, thirty dollars was the
amoun pledged as this associations
quota. This money will &c toward
the financing of boys work in foreign
countries, the nation and the state.
Some of the surplus will go toward
the memorial lodge to be erected at
Camp Wawaya1da in memory of the
former campers who died In the SER
vice during the war.
A very fine spirit was manifest
throughout the ontire campaign here.
The boys gave very literally ana
showed the true spirit of philanthropy
which was really the basis of the
campaign. 1t was very interesting to
watch the daily increase of the
amounts being raised by the contest
ing teams, as represented by a huge
thermometer erected in Secretary
SCOTS office. Much credit Is due the
boys for the hearty way in which
they entered this activity and came
out so much above their quota.
Eighteen boys, the largest rumble
ever sent from this association have
signed up to attend the "Y" camp.
Camp Wawayanda, next summer.
With Boys Work Secretary Fenby
Scott and Minous Cannon, there will
go Parker. Neilssen, Arthur Stern.
Norman Olsen, Ralph Sharp, Robert
McWilliams, Robert Stark, Edward
Chesin, Frank Dorsey. Jr., Theodore
Turk, Sumner Dawson, Harlan Cor
telyou, George Preacher, William
Thomas, Louis Morrison Frederick
Peter, Kenneth Henry II Carl Pc
terson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
LOCAL MAN GUILTY
OF ASSAULT CHARGE

Bu StoT Correspcfden
NEW BRUNSWICK. April 10
Gene C. Henry of 17S South First
street was found guilty by a jury yes
terday without leaving their box. OF
a charge of assault and battery pre-
ferred by Max Goldberger of Perth
Amboy.
Henry who was indicted on two
charges before the opening of the
case changed his plea on an indict-
ment charging him with hitting
Charles Fassler also Of Perth Amboy,
from not guilty to non vult. Henry
who lives in Fassler's house claims
that the owner always brings prospec-
tive sellers around the house peeping
in the windows. The defendant adj
hitting Fassler. but claimed he
only showed Goldberger.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
May Renew 0Ripper" Fight

TRENTON, April 18:-Talk of a
revival of the ripper" fight in the
House OF Assembly was current here
today. 1t was founded upon the &C
ton Of the state comptroller in send
ing a personal letter to each Republi-
can member of the assembly in which
he enclosed a copy of a recent local
newspaper story attacking his stand.
BugGbee tells the G.. o. p. assembly
men he has been placed In a very
unfavorable position by their failure
to pass the ripper" after pledging
themselves in caucus This shows
what the Democrats think Of me-"
said the communication.
Another surprise today was the &C
ton of Mr.. Bugbee in Withdrawing
from the fractional fight for delegate
to the Republican national conven-
ton in the fourth district. This takes
a Wood man out Of the contest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
Lodges

The committee in charge of the
smoker of Perth Amboy Nest No. 1927
Order of Owls met at the home of
Thomas Lucas Of State street last
night and talked over plans for the
affair thai is to be held at Eagle hall,
Friday night April 2S. John j. Nc
Bride is chairman of the committee
that announces hat an excellent pro-
gram will be prepared for the affair.
There will be lott of smokes not to say
anything Of the eats that will be serv-
ed while the program is being given
afterward.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
Matawan Strike Situation

BIZ Special Correspondent
MATAWAN, April 1S:-Thls Dor
ough has been badly hit by h strike
which mas affected this section or the
country. Many commuters Who make
their homes in this borough made no
attempt whatever to reach thelr
business in New York City today ana
ever when it was possible to obtain
a train from the New YORK q LonS
Branch railroad station here they did
not board them because of the uncer-
tainty of returning to their homes To-
night. i.
Yesterday. al moor time, when 1t
became known that the Central Rail
road of New Jersey would not oper-
ate trains. nan m lelt
their Offices at once and started LOT
their homes. Some went to the Cen
trail terminal and were able by walt
ing for some time to obtain tram
service to their homes here. others
came home by the way OF the staten
Island Rapid Transit and by trolley
to Matawan, while others came all
the. way from Jersey City by fast line
trolleys.
This morning up to $3.50 but two
trains on the Central railroad left Tor
New York City. No Pennsylvania
trains were running up to that Time.
The train which leaves Matawan at
1921 for New York ran into Matawan
on time. but the engine crew refused
to proceed further unless given pro-
lection by soldiers. When this was
not forthcoming the train was placed
on a side track.
The Freehold and Atlantic High
lands division OF the Central Rallroao
of New Jersey with terminals al
| Matawan is running as usual, oul
| how long service over these lines vii
| continue IS not known. the ma
, which is supposed to leave Matawaf
| at s o'clock each night was held al
the station last night and did no
leave until $3.50 o'clock this morning
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
Port Reading ut StandstiII
BIZ SpecidI CORRESPONDENT.

PORT READING, April 13-Rail-
way employees of the Philadelphia &
Reading road held a meeting yester-
day afternoon at which, according to
meagre reports of this session. MOTH
ing definite was accomplished. The
yards here are at a standstill as are
the coal docks as the result of the
strike OF not only switchmen but en-
gineers, hremen, brakemen and yard
men. 1t is reported that at the meet
ing OF the railroad men held ycster-
day afternoon Timothy Griften, OF
Perth Amboy. former chairman OF
Local $40. Brotherhood of Railway
Trainmen, asked the men to return
to work but his request is said 10
have been met with a fiat refusal up
on the part of the men Griffen de-
MED addressing the men. Union Off
cials from Elizabeth were in Port
Reading yesterday but the outcome
of their visit here could not be ascer-
tanned.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
OIeSen.
Hebrew Free School Opens

The first session Of h HebreW
free school at Bnei Zion Institute I'M
der the direction of the new teacher,
Rev. Nathan Hoffman. was held yes
terday afternoon. The session each
day is from 4 in the afternoon until 8
o'clock at night. There are forty
eight pupils enrolled with the pros
pect that more will be enrolled with
in the next week or more. Stereop-
ticon lectures will be introduced into
the school by the new eacher who
will give them every Thursday night
to the pupils of the school.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13

yardmen struck. but the switchmen
came to work at the usual hour. The
passenger and freight brakemen
voted last night to join the strike SO
to s, but they have not quit. On the
Pennsylvania line a portion of
switchmen and yardmen went out.
The trainmen ave not yet Joined
but they threatened to do so.
Forty 1remen at the Westville
powerhouse are expected to quit to-
day. II they do the Pennsylvania
electric system In South Jersey will
be tied up.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
Forces Idleness in Detroit

BU The ASSOCi0ftd Frcss.
DETROIT. Mich, April 1S.-The
predicted effect on Michigan industries
of the unauthorized strike became
a reality today when power and fuel
curtailment forced into idleness close
to 1905 900 in various industrial CEN
tiers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
Obituary
Arthur MNrth

Arthur Myrth, Jr.. fifteen months
old, son of Mi. and Mrs. Arthur Myrth.
10 First street. died this morning.
Funeral services will be held tomorrow
afternoon at 8 O'Clock. Rev. Ole Mel
sen. of the Danish Methodist church
will ~officiate. Interment will be n
cemetery.
johannes Olesen.
Johannes Olesen, thirty-nine years
old, died last night at the home OF
his brother, ole Chris Olesen, $50
First street, after g lingering illness.
Survived by his father, Jorgen OLE
sen, and three brothers, ole Chris
Jens and Olaf Olesen.. He was a
member of Pc Ambo Tribe No 65 Red
men and Valhalla Lodge No. 275, Odd
Fellows. Funeral services will be
held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the home of his brother. $50
First street. Rev. Robert Schlotter.
of Grace Lutheran church, will Off
ciate. Interment will be in Alpine
cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
Ho,d ALLEGED Fugitive From Justice

NEW BRUNSWICK, April 1S.-Wil-
liam Griffen, alias William Robinson
was arrested in Roosevelt yesterday
by Chief of Police Henry J. Harring-
ton of that place charged with being
a fugitive from justice from Virginia.
The charge against the nan is break
ing, entering and robbing. The COM
mittment was made out by Recorder
Edward J. Hiles of Roosevelt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
500 Killed IL, Explosion

PARIS. April 13:-Three hundred
persons were killed in an explosion
of a munition dump at Rotenstein,
East Prussia, Sunday, according to a
dispatch from French headquarters
at Mayence. 1t is said several hum
dred others were seriously injured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
New Cons to BE Instructed

Chief of Police Patrick J. Burke
stated this morning that the nine new
will receive their first in
structions at headquarters tomorrow
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
City Briefs

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Danish Children's Home VIII be
held tomorrow in the home in Comp
ton avenue. Important business will
come before the meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-13
Strike spreads to Camden

CAMDEN. April 13:-The strike
spread to this section when a numDe
OF men failed to report for duty At
he Reading railway terminals some