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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03
Instinahle Homicide

The mar who had beaten another
mar to death was undergoing his
preliminary hearing.
What IL your occupation ?" asked
the Judge.
II am the Superintendent of the
crematory," replied the Defendant.
What did this man do to you to
cause you to assault him ?" asked the
Judge.
He was the fourteenth idiot to
come into my ONCE that afternoon
and ask questions about my urnine
capacity replied the Defendant.
Dismissed" said the Judge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03
Then IT Happenedi

'T wonder IL you could?" unused
the Rummy. as he measured six
drops of benzine into his glass of
ginger ale.
you wonder II you could what?"
demanded the Barkeep, as he reach
ed for the ice tongs.
why, II a female criminal Is wear
ing a lot of fake jewelry, I wonder II
you could say that she is gifty." re-
piled the Rummy, a. he headed for
the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03

The mar who always disagrees
with you Is offensive enough, but
the man who always agrees with
you is intolerable.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03

Every once in awhile 1t becomes
clearer that Germany accepted the
peace treaty with reservations"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03

The price of gas is pulling away
from the cost of sugar. Miles-to-
the-gallon beats lumps-to-the-dol-
lar.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03

The fuel famine may prove to be
like the sugar shortage-a lack Of
revenue only.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03

Grover Bergdoll threatens to be-
come the Charley Ross of the TWEEN
tletr century.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03

The poIecat said: It's mighty queer.
How people know when 1 I'M near!
1 know I do not make a sound,
How do folks know that I'm
around?"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03

Bully for Kansas. Another record
wheat crop.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03

If we don't abolish war. war will
abolish us.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03
Fire Alarm Boxes

25-Smith Street and Central r. y.
2e-Market and First Streets.
77-Madis0n Avenue and Paterson II
2s-High and Lewis Streets
ss--Smith and High Streets
s6-New Brunswick Ave. and New st.
37--Smith and State Streets.
la-Atlantic Terra Gotta Works.
ls--Buckins nam Ave. and Hartford u
4g-Commerce and Front Streets.
46-Etate and Washington Streeta
H-High and Washington Streets.
B4--State and Buckingham Ave.
55-Parker ST. and Pulaski Ave.
bs-HaI Ave. and Charles St.
57-State and Wayne Streets.
5s-Near United Lead Works.
sa-washinsto n n First Streets,
63-New Brunswick Ave. and Efrn Stre6t
s4--Smith street and Watson Ava
s5-Commerce and State streeta
7z-Front IND Smith Streets.
7S-Water and Gordon Streets
74-Kearny Ave. and Gordon Street.
sl-Brace and Hanson Avenues.
~21--Smith and Herbert Streets.
s3-Amboy Ave and Washington st.
S4-Lehigh Ave. and Stanford Street.
S5-Near City Hospital.
STANDBY and Hall Avenues.
s6-Cleveland and Brace Avenues.
92-Amboy Ave. n Insiee street.
g3-Lawrence and Francis Streets.
s4-Neville and tombstone Streets.
2s-Raritan Copper Works.
f4-Market and Sheridan Streets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03

The shade OF Bluebeard sat on the
bank on the Styx in moody medita-
ton.
"Oh, WE'LL" he soliloquized. 81
wasn't the only man women have
been known to lose their heads
overt"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03
George Knows Everything,

George Knows Everything,
(Houston Post.)
Luke McLuke says the quickest
way to dry a woman's tears is to tell
her to bawl all she wants to. Just
wipe her eyes with a ifty-spot, Luke,
and tell her to 60 and get 1t. That
plan works quickest. Luke sicply is
not onto the fine points In the dry
game.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03

Signs Is Signs.
sign on West Walnut street. Louis
vile, Ky.
Don't kill your wffei
Let an Electric washer
Do the Dirty Work."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03

Oh, Joyt
A. Katg IL the leader OF the Jazz
band Al the Bugg House, Ludineton,
Michigan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03

Our Daily Special.
Easy Money Is the Kind The Other
Gets,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03

BY LUKE McLUKE.
copyright, 1870, the Cincinnati
Inquirer.)

You've Met Him.
I know q lout,
He's hard to match;
He talks about
Tom Lipton's "yatch."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03

Give all your praise
To Mrs. Doors;
For she adits
She often SHORES.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03

Recipe.
Oh, husband, make this little test.
And cheer her UP, doggone II;
II you'd put sunshine in her breast
Just put a sunburst on i.
Luke McLuks.
When for a diamond ring she signs
TO scorn her plea il cruel.
You'll be the jewel Of her eyes
II you provide the jewel.
Detroit Frse Press.
You Could Set This To Music.
Hugo Wits and George Gifts both
live In Manitowoc, Wis.
Hoorayi
For President
w. j. Bryan.
For Vice President
Billy Sunday.
Our Platform:
Pop and Pimples."
Yum, Yumi
think I am
A lucky sfob;
Today / had
Some corn on cob.
Luke McLuke.
I think I am
A lucky gink;
Today I had
A real hard drink.
Hastings (Neb.) Tribune.
Names IL Names.
I. NJ. Barefoot lives in Pittsburgh
Penn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03

Names IL Names.
l.. NJ. Barefoot lives in Pittsburgh
Penn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-03

You Could Set This To Music.
Hugo Wits and George Gifts both
live In Manitowoc. Wis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-17

The Matrimonial Blues" rendered
In unique manner by one OF the
men IS worthy ~ mention.
Herbert and Binnet present a skit
OppOrtunity" in which a race track
tout and a farmerette figure prom
iuentlv
a pair OF clever roller skaters
open the BIZ with an act that is
one OF the best OF its kind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-17
BLANCHE SWEET.

Blanche Sweet is engaged in sOlv-
ing a mystery ut the Oliver theater
where THE Girl in the Web" open
ed its three days engagement. Miss
Sweet takes the part of private sec
rotary 10 a wealthy New York lady.
The lady's safe is opened and jewels
stolen. The girl is accused because
she knows the combination and be
cause certain telephone converse
tions incriminate her. The lady's
grandchild is kidnapped and the girl
is accused of that crime also, be-
cause she is known to be in COM
muniCation with the Child's father,
who left home threatening venge-
ance after a final disagreement with
his wife. Everyone points the finger
of guilt at The Girl i'm the Web. 9"
except the young man who is in love
with her The girl is unable TO ex-
plain her actions until along toward
the end of the last reel when the
action of the story takes on added
speed and winds in "A thrillingly
mclodramatic burst. Miss Sweet is
very charming in the role of the
girl and is supported b. a cast of
unusual excellence.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-17
RESTAURANT OWNER
FORCES CUSTOMERS
TO PRAY At MEALS

LONDON. Sept. 16.-In a small
restaurant in Bird in Hand court.
Cheapside In tho heart of the city.
where Fish Ordinary" served as
it was served in 1898 grace is always
said before the meal commences.
A courtly old man Of Sc receives
the customer at the door and punct-
ually az I O'ClOCE he takes the
chair" When everyone is seated
this -.hitc- bearded old man Mr.
Henry shelton rises from his seat.
faps ON the table and says quietly.
Ladies and Gentlemen. Era g
please" Then there is silence. he
bows his head r-vcrentIy and adds
For what We are about 20 receive
may the Lord make US truly thank
full"
When everyone is served. Che
clrves the three courses OF fish him
selfl ho looks down gravely from
his hiEh-hacked oaken chair and if
one has the honor Of knowing him
he viii raise his glass and drink with
you.
AT tho conclusion OF the meal he
raps the table again. and SAYS.
ladies and Gentlemen. sra ct
please. For what we have received
may the Lord make us truly thank
ul"
Every day for - years he pre-
sided over this meal table and il is
claimed that this is the only restaur-
amt i'm London where grace is said
before and after meals
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-17
The Horoscope


This is 20 be another unimportant
day with no particular interests
magnified by the sidereal influences.
IL promises 10 be "A fairly successful.
day. however. with events and con-
ditions entirely satisfactory, es-
pecially for those in employment
who may seek favors. promotion or
advancement from their employers.
Others may seek honors. favors or
preferment from those i'm power or
i'm places of authority. In n social
or domestic way there is the presage
OF some slight disappointment or an
noyance. as Venus is in an unkindlv
but weak place with reference to
the Moon.
Those whose birthday it is have
the prediction for a prosperous but
not an exciting year The planets
especially favor those in employ
ment 4 child born on this day
will have a fortunate but perhaps
not an eventful career.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-17
81 APPEAL FRoM ERANCE

What is to become Of the 800
French war orphans adopted by the
A. Z. +. during the war;" asks The
American Legion Weekly. To-day
they are facing the cold and hun
GER Of another winter. Unless they
are re-adOpted these children will
suffer even more keenly than they
did before their American god
fathers befriended them
Who is 10 readopt them2 WHY
not their former benefactors. now
civilians again? Posts OF The
American Legion or individual
members or friends may adopt one
Of these children for SIS a year.
The money may be sent 20 the
French orphan Fund. American
Legion National Headquarters. IN
dianapolis, Ind.
The American Red Cross. which
IS working IN conjunction with The
American Legion. will assign to
each adopting unit or individual
definite child.
Twenty French orphans al
ready have beer adopted by Amer
leans under The American Legion's
plan. Many OF these foster par
ents" are receiving letters from
their little proteges across the
ocean
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-17
ORPHEINI

The miniature musical comedy,
kiss Me-" heads the Orpheum pro-
gran, for the last half of the week.
Ii has chorus OF eight comely
girls whose singing and dancing
make decided hit. II is directed
by Irwin Roscu and has some
catchy numbers which are new
a cloud of gloom was spread over
the matinee performance when a
comfortably filled house waited 30
minutes before the opening act was
given. a selection by the Orpheum
orchestra.
Hughes and DeBrOw. blaCkfacc
comedians. have an amusing line Of
chatter which gets more laughs
than any other act on the program.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-17
START PROBE OF
GOSHEN COMPANY
Claim Former Treasurer i
Short in Accounts Case
Bitterly Fought.

GOSHEN. Ind. Sept 1s-Beforc
the superior cOur, grand jury. now
ln session iu Elkhart. started an in
vestigauon into charges made by
benjamin r. Dcahl OF Goshen ana
other officers OF the TX l. Furuit-
IRE company OF this city. that
Charles l.. Morrice OF Peru. form
erly Of Goshen. until last March
sales manager and buyer OF the
company. had appropriated prop
erty TO the estimated value Of $50
600 belonging 20 the concern. "a re-
quest. based on affidavit by Nj.
MOrrice. was submitted % Judge
Wiliism b. Hill of Elkhart. asking
tnat Instructions be given the grand
jury.
The lengthy request recitcd that
Lloyd l.. Burris. "a Goshen lawyer
who had been selected 10 conduct
the inquiry in relation 90 the
charges made against NOrriCe. is
brOther-in-l1w Of Benjamin F.
Deahl, president or the TX l. COM
pany. and q son-fn-law Of Mrs
Sarah MutSchler. one OF the heavy
stockholders OF the TX / and that
be is counsel for Mr. Dcahl and for
the TX l. company. Mr.. Morrice
makes affidavit in connection with
now being prepared against Mr..
Deahl and the TX l. company. The
court is asked 90 order J.. J.. Burris
20 remain outside the grand jury
room So far as conducting an inquiry
Is concerned.
Withdraws From Jury.
Following filing of the request
Mr.. Burris withdrew from the grand
jury inquiry and Judge lille APP
Tointcd Ira n Church, an Elkhart
lawyer 10 direct the examination.
The request included a statement in
which the court was asked 20 order
Glenn r.. Sawyer of Elkhart. the
regular prosecutor, 90 conduct the
inquiry
Statements made by Morrice re-
iativc 20 federal cases now being
prepared against Benjamin +.
Dedhl and the TX L company are
understood 10 relate 10 alleged vio-
latcrs of the income tax law.
The MOrriCc TX i case IS being
bitterly fought All Of the parties
involved are prominent and severa !
Of them wealthy Morrice mad for !
about 25 years been employed a tl
the I% L office. starting as office |
boy. He claims the company owes |
him $21.5T6.1S I'm back salary and |
commissions The company alleges |
in cross complaint that instead !
Of owing him something, he con-
verted company property valued at /
$50. 600 10 his own use and destroy
I'd company books and records
cancelled hecks. stubs of check |
books pass books at banks. leaves |
from loose leaf ledger. journal |
and other things The TX l. and |
the Ariel Cabinet company OF Peru. |
managed by Morrice. are rival con- |
Germs
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-17
TASAIIE

The Fear Market" starring Alice
Brady. which will be at the L.aSalle
Saturday. tells a story that Will i'm
tercst the members Of every family,
because il is based on the greatest
problem that confvDnts the modern
hou-ehOld Why fashionable wo-
men prefer suffering untold torture
rather than make confidents OF their
husbands. is shown in appalling
cledrncss. il is said. It's a picture
that has created more than ordinary
interest wherever shown. VIM. :.
Hart in the second Of his own per
sonal productions, Sand" is at the
LaSalie today.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-17
..NOROnN,s EnnI-n

on Friday and Saturday. Sept. "a
and - at the Oliver theater. "a fas-
cinately interesting comedy is No
body's Fool" i'm which May Rob
son is starring this season under the
direction of Augustus Pitou. Inc.
'Nobody's Fool" is from the pen
Of Alan Dale-the author critic who
is not only a personal friend of Miss
Robson's, but a keen observer of
her capabilities and in "Nobodys
FOOT he has more than succeeded
in supplying a garment for Miss
Robson that has gowned the tenn
personalities of this charming
artists varying moods with per-
lection that is delightfully."- satisfac-
tory 10 her legion OF admirers.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-17
CASTLE

From the time she was fourteen
years old until her Inflated death a
few days ago, Olive Thomas spent
most Of her waking hours on the
stage She knew the stage from the
viewpoint Of the chorus girl, the
END kicker" the understudy, and
the star. For that reason Foot
lights and shadows" in which many
incidents in the life Of chorus girl
are woven into an admirable story.
is considered by many the sincerest
and best piece of work Miss Thomas
ever turned out 1t will be at the
Castle Friday.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-17
OLIVER

The Oliver thedter has secured J.
stuart Blackton's screen production
Of ''Passers BY" "a phOto1ramatiza-
ton OF q. HaddOn Chambers famous
play Herbert Rawlinson viii ap-
pear in the role enacted mere on
the stage Of the oliver thcatcr a
number Of years ago by Richard
Bennett 'Passers BY" is "a novel
story of wealthy young bachelor
who wanted the friendship of the
strange people who passed by his
window. so he invited them i'm. and
learned their various PHILOSOPHERS Of
life. In this way he also found tho
love he thought ne had lost. The
picture will be shown at the Oliver
for three days starting Monday.
Sept. GOTH
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-17
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AUDITORIUM

Vivian Rich. charming William
FOX star. is featured today in "A
World or Folly at the Auditorium.
IL is sensational society drama
and gives Miss Rich ample oppor-
tunity 20 display her versatile talent
as an actress The eleventh chapter
OF The Lost city" wild animal ser
ia thriller. and Fox News are the
other pictures on the bill today.
Claire whitney. another William Fox
star and beauty, is featured tomor-
row IN THE Great Chamber Mys-
terry "a big sensational drama in six
reels. Hank Mann in The Nickle
Grabber, two reel comedy. and
Pathe News are also on the bill.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-17
ANT THIS IL

How Hell received its name that
day
The great archanEel fen from grace
Au' landed in that dreadful place
It seemed the natural thing 10 say,
The American Legion Weekly.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-09-17
OH DADDY

"Oh Daddy" the Offering at the
oliver theater on Sunday afternoon
ana nlght should please lovers Of
run, music and dancing It's a
musical farce with just enough plot
TO hold the interest. il is claimed
Cotton and barrow. the Earl Sisters
and Jane French are ambong the
prominent people in the COMPANY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-30
AUTOMATIC HOME"
NEEDS NO SERVANTS
House Sweeps, Cleans and Heats
Itself in Evanston, Ill.-Woman
Planned It.

An automatic home. that is said
to need no maids. no janitor and no
coal. has just been completed at
Evanston. ILL.,. for Miss Leah White,
who planned the innovation herself
II is reported that the home cleans
itself, sweeps itself and heats itself.
At one end of the building is a
laundry, electrically operated. In a
corner of this space is a pit, which
holds gas furnace operating steam
radiators. The furnace is lighted in
the fall and forgotten until spring.
as the heat is automatically regu-
lated
There is an electric dishwasher and
drier in the kitchen Instead OF
hardwood floors. which require clean
ing daily, an imported Italian ma
terial resembling concrete. and waxed
is used. Iinoleum covers the bed
room floors.
On the first floor are a living room,
dining room. sun parlor. breakfast
room. three bedrooms and bath. The
second floor is large playroom,
There is no plaster in the house. wall
board being used instead wall
boarding has even been used to re-
place glass in pantry and cupboard
doors-to save cleaning. All doors
are painted black.
I'm just trying out few ideas
of my own" Miss White declared
TT cost $4,000 to build the house
In normal times it could have been
done for $4,000"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-30
REAL ESTATE MEN
SEE IMPROVEMENT
NL0CAL Finance
Marked Betterment Shown in
Money Conditions in Past
Few Weeks.

Marked improvement in the financial
situation with regard to building in
vestment in Washington has been
noted within the past few weeks by
local real estate men. it was learned
today.
Contrasting strikingly with the con-
ditions of month or so ago. when
money for construction was virtually
unobtainable from any of the Wash
ington sources usually resorted to.
funds for mortgages on District of
Columbia real estate are available to
a much greater degree, realtors state.
A number of reasons are assigned
tor this reversion of the situation
here, principal among them being the
increased interest rate on mortgages
inaugurated by many real estate
nrms recently. Until several weeks
ago investors could obtain but per
cent return on their money placed
with property dealers. OF late Z per
cent has prevailed in number of the
Offices about the city, and the effect Of
the change was Immediately apparent,
it is said.
Mortgages Hard to Obtain.
A month ago, at a meeting of the
Real Estate Brokers' Association of
Washington. realtors expressed con-
siderable concern over the financial
~ n.t. s anu
aisa,esSa hnses - was IIanhly
could not be obtained in the city at
the prevailing interest rate of 6 per
cent. Inc rear estate business was
cnaIacserlzed as nemg IN a state OF
1890 vwfns - ene ihaohity -. 70
ie iuhuS LOT nome Duyers. AT tne
an increase in the interest rate on
mortgages to Z per cent. but 1t was
aimost 700 carry 70 preolct' tnat thfs
"0uld aHoro the proper solution:
nedtiAihs .Hdt some step must De
itaken at once TO save the situation.
i..s nsHns ioi!oWea the example SET
Dy tne Ploneers N TINS neid. ana an
nounceu thelr aofllty 70 pace loans
1s..,. CO.; IN 'n nan PREVIOUSLY
has been experienced. it is nointed
out.
. "
me money market mas !oosened up
20 gratifying degree. declared
Charles w. Fairfax. chairman Of the
special committee on housing condi-'
tons IN Washington of the Real Es-
tate brokers' Association. We are
now aDle TO sell mortgages with COM
paratively little effort. We are hav-
ing virtually no difficulty in securing
money Tor nrst trusts and for defer
red payments. The effect of this in
fux OF funds to the real estate field
has been to stimulate home building
ana bring about renewal of real es-
tate activity throughout the city," he
said
Improvement to higher interest rate
alone. He declared it his opinion tina
investors are coming to realize the
saneness in passing up" investment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-30
SIX PROPERTIES SOLD
. FOR TOTAL Of 100000
Horace Dulin Purchases New Chevy
Chase Home-Other Residence
Sales During Week.

Six sales of residence properties. in
yolving an aggregate consideration Of
100000, were reported this week by
Boss & Phelps.
A new residence at 1903 Ingomar
street. Chevy Chase. built by Boss &:
Phelps. was purchased by Horace
Dulin. The house is of hollowtile
construction, containing eight rooms.
Two baths, hot-water heat, electric
nights, hardwood floors and large
cars.
George f. Burns purchased home
situated at 1920 Biltmore street. in
washington Heights. This is a three
story brick house having ten rooms,
two baths, hot-water | ,at, electric
lights and a garage. This property
was owned by Mabel B. Pigeon
Among other sales reported by this
firm is the home of Elizabeth D.
Curry at 1873 P street northwest.
three-story brick house having
twelve rooms. two baths, hot-water
heat. electric lights and other i'm
provementS.
I4anier place was sold to Alice p.
smith This is semi-detached house
OF individual construction. containing
twelve rooms, several baths. hot
water heat. electric lights and large
porches. There is two-story brick
A detached house at II Hesketh
street. Chevy Chase. Md. owned by
Arnold II. Dyson, was purchased by
William d. Hurd. This house is stu
ated on lot so by 1870 feet. 1t is of
hollow-tile construction, having eight
rooms and bath and all modern i'm
provements. The new purchaser is
making extensive alterations to the
property. including the erection of a
garage.
A residence property owned by John
w. Gregg. situated at 2S07 Ontario
road, was sold to Frank Lamasure.
This is threestory colonial brick
mouse, twenty-five feet wide. having
ten rooms, two baths, hot-water heat.
electric lights, inlaid floors and sew
eral large porches
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-30
GROWERS TO TAKE PART
PAYMENT IN SUGAR
Louisiana Planters Plan to Keen
Portion of Product Off
Market.

NEW ORLEANS, October 3O.-Loujs-
ianna sugar growers this season will
accept from reffneries part payment in
cash and part in sugar. thus insurine
payment for the harvesting and at the
same time keeping part of the prod
uct Off the market. according to plans
agreed to at meeting last night of
growers. manufacturers, commission
merchants and bankers.
The meeting, which was behind
closed doors, was called at the in
stance of the American Cane Growers
Association.
A committee will be appointed to
supervise the movement of the Louis
lana crop. Formerly it had been the
custom for the grower to obtain cash
for his entire crop.
Conditions this year, it was stated
were such that the entire outputs
were not contracted for. buyers TAX
ing sugar only in small lots. The
Louisiana crop, it was pointed out
could not be placed on the market at
once without serious sacrifice in
prices,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-10-30
FINDS 1000 ACRES.

City officials of Philadelphia have
just discovered that the municipality
owns 1000 acres of land they knew
nothing about.
Mayor Moore, when informed of the
discovery. announced his intention of
the tract, which lies across
the Penrose Ferry bridge, in the
fortieth ward, for agricultural pur-
poses, and probably later as the scene
of a home for aged policemen and
firemen