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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-03-05
DISCUSS SALE OF ISLANDS
Means of Paying Balance of War Debt
of England.

By The Associated Press.
LONDON, March st is expected
that the proposal to sell the British
West Indies to the United States as a
means of helping balance the war
debt of Great Britain will be discussed
in the House of Commons by Premier
Lloyd George, probably Monday
Pending the statement members of
the. government display unwillingness
to express their views
Opinions obtained privately indi-
cate that the proposal if formally
presented would not be considered.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-03-05
D staff Correspondent.

ID FFUH JUT7BSTOHucH..
NEW BRUNSWICK, March s.
The three negroes George Brown,
William Davis and Wesley Wilson
were committed to the county jail
yesterday by Edward ]. He'll. The
first two for carrying concealed weap-
ons and the third as a material wit
ness to the shooting Of Robert Will
liams in Chrome on Wednesday. Texas
Tom. the alleged gunman in the case
is still at large.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-03-05
Charges Abandonment

Steve Darosky, of Alpine street,
was arrested late yesterday afternoon
by Patrolman Reidy on charge of
abandonment preferred by Lizzie Da-
rosky. his wife, from Passaic When
arraigned before Recorder Pickers-
gill last night he furnished $500
bonds for the grand jury.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-03-05
BLIZZARD TO Be SPENT
WHEN IT REACHES HERE


BV IJlf ANHOtIHItU fTte9' 49,
WASHINGTON, March 5. me
March blizzard which oversprcad me
middle west Yesterday with snow and
low temperatures will reach the All
Iamtlc coast tonight. The strength of
The blizzard had been disseminated IN
part and although the rain faillng
along the eastern seaboard today VIZ
turn to snow the fall viii be light II
will be followed by colder weather
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MANY To SEEK
Nh. BOOSTER
Remember Slogan So You viii
Collect $40 Prize
Events For Governor

By The Associated Press.
TRENTON, March 5:-Gover-
nor Edwards will open the six
day bicycle race at Madison
Square Garden Sunday night. He
will attend the automobile show
at Perth Amboy tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-03-05
Michigan in Grip of Blizzard

DETROIT. Mich, March j:-
Michigan was in the grip of a March
blizzard today. Heavy snoWfalls,
high winds and near zero tenpera-
lures were reported.
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$4,000 Phonographs, large cabine
machines for $115.00; easy terms Her.
bert Knight. 26S Madison Ave.
13675-3-5-1t*
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Pianos: largest stock: best makes;
reasonable prices: easy terms. Herbert
Knight 26S Madison Ave.
13675-3-5-1t*
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OUR STOCK OF RuBBERS FOR
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN IS
AGAIN WELL PREPARED TO FILL
YOUR NEEDS. ]. SIOBODIEN q BRO.
143 SMITH ST.
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See our hand washing machines
Kelly Il McAlinden Co.
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Undefeated Celtics at the Auditorium
Wednesday night. 13689-3-5-5t*
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See the worlds fastest team at the
Auditorium Wednesday night.
.136S9-3-5-5
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New Hudson secan FOR nire sextoa's
Garage. i1153-12-i3-nA
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Eat Blue Ribbon Creamery Butter
You'll simply love it: Farm fresh and
delicious. Try a carton today.
13671-3-5-15-23-31s
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American Bakery. s3s state st. again
open for business.
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Original Celtics at the Auditorium
night. 13689--3-5-5ts
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American Bakery. sss State St, again
cpen for business.
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For electric washing machines. Kelly
& McAlinden. Co. 13642-3 A -2ts
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Biggest game OF the year at the Au,
ditorium Wednesday night.
13689-3-5-bt$
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] Make every meal feast with Blue
Ribbon Butter. There is none SO good
Try a carton today.
II 3-22-31.
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OUR STOCK OF RUBBERs FOR
MEN. WOMEN AND CHILDREN is
AGAIN WELL PREPARED TO FILL
YOUR NEEDS. j. SIOBODIEN & BRO,
40 SMITH ST -
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Large galvanized wash tubs, $1.49.
Kelly e. McAlinden Co.
|fae42-3-4-2t$
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Continued on page 60
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Today To Attend automobile

WEATHER-Partly cloudy
tonight, except rain or
snow near coast. Fair to-
morrow. Colder.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-03
ALUES IN CITY Of
TRACTION COMPANY
Figures Submitted to Utilities
Board Show Property Fixed
at $6,827,17O.

After two extensions of time in which
to make it's appraisal and inventory OF
the physical property OF its transportation
system, the Wilmington & Philadelphia
Traction Company last night submitted
the figures to the Board of Public Utility
Commissioners, at the regular meeting
of the latter body.
The present value of this property
which lies and is operated within city
limits is placed at $6.827, ,170. This
figure is reached by allowing q deprecia-
tion of 1891 1887 on the investment
cost Of $S,2lS,557, and covers all leased
and operated lines, as well as those owned
outright by the company, it's plant and
equipment. :,
This valuation, if accepted by the
Board, will afford the basis for deterTnin-
ing whether or not the present rate oi
fares produces return OF per centsto
the company, after allowance for oper-
ating expenses and improvements. AS IT.
will take some little time to make tins
calculation it is not probable that there
will be any change in the trolley fares
now prevailing, which were fixed tempo
rarily on October "a of last year at 2 cents
straight" or Ga cents when four tickets
are purchased.
AS the jurisdiction Of the Utility Com
mission is limited to the city, it WAS neccs-
sary to ascertain first the value OF the
assets of the company in the State, which
IL now fixed at $9,175,37S present worth,
on An original cost of $40 ,SS5, ,440. From
this total the valuation of the property
owned and operated in the city was OBJ
tanned. The report covers 400 tyTewrit-
ten pages and will be gone over IN the
interval before the next regular meeting
of the commissioners.
Criticism Of the operation of the rail-
road, and lighting departments of the
company was made to the Board last
night by DIR. G. NJ. Almond who COM
planned of noises caused by worn rails
and fat wheels in the vicinity of his house
at Eighth and Rodney streets; Charles +.
Robinson, who criticised recent failures
of current for power and lighting, and de-
Tended the Peoples Omnibus Line, oper-
ating on Sixth street.
The operation of this company was
opposed by William i. Gorman, on the
grounds that they are using the tracks OF
a competing line, in case of breakdown
delaying the trolley cars.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-03
PEOPLES SETTLEMENT
PLANS FOR SUMMER
First Function Will be Eutcrtain-
mcnt for the Men. by
Women Hosts.

Spring housc-clcaning and spring ac-
tivitics are making the Peoples Settle
ment House busy place in preparation
for the outdoor season The first special
event will be an entertainment Tor the
Mems Club by the Wopen's Club. The
men entertained the women n short time
ago, giving an exhibition Of Mrs. Jarleys
waxworks. What the entertainment
program Of the Woman's Club viii be
il kept a mystery, but the women clam
TO have arranged something fully as
original and diverting as was gwen Tor
them.
The next affair at the house will be
four-dny May festival. Preparations have
already been under way for some time
for the exercises plays and sale. The
house dramatic club will repeat "Cupid's s
Pastime," which was presented some
time ago, and will also play ''Ihe House
Of the Heart" and flower play. Exhibi-
ton exercises will be gwen by the gymna--
sium classes, and ice cream, cake and
lemonade will be sold to help pay off the
mortgages on the house ~
Aside from the special festivities, Miss
Sarah W. Pyle, who established the
house Is years ago, is planning for a
season of activities which will provide
the entire neighborhood with recreation
of all kinds The mems and boys sports
will be in charge Of C. O. Blackford, who
will take the boys out camping and viii
coach baseball and hockey teams. Miss
Edith Russell. captain Of the girl scouts,
is arranging an equally busy season for
them.
The Playground will not open until
June, but the gymnasium, billiard rooms,
kindergarten, cooking classes and Ii
brary are well filed all of the time.
The grounds about the house are being
spruccd up for the summer, bushes
trimmed and new soil deposited.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-03
"SAvE MONEY ON MEAT"
IS CAM PA|GN SLOGAN
Department of Justice Advises
Buying of Cheaper Cuts to
Reduce Living Cost.

"Save Money on Meat" is the slogan
of campaign to be conducted by the
United States Department Of Justice
next week in the Southern States and
Delaware, Maryland, Missouri, West
Virginia and the District of Columbia.
The campaign is part of the governments
effort to reduce the cost OF living. The
Department of Justice does not urge
citizens to become We. etarians, but only
to try the less expensive cuts.
Posters announcing the campaign and
asking householders to take part in it,
have been distributed throughout the
State. The White House is setting the
example. Mrs Wilson announced last
week that her menus from April to lO
would include only the more inexpensive
cuts of meat. Pot roast with vegetables rs
TO be served Monday. Veal outlets and
soup are on the menu for Tuesday. On
Wednesday chopped beef au casserole is
to be served. Ok tail soup is scheduled Tor
Thursday; beef brisket, boiled and brown
ed. for Friday and escalloped corned beef
for Saturday.
The Department of Justice believes
that by utilizing properly the less ex-
pensive cuts, those who have confined their
purchases to rib roasts and costly steaks
not only will save money, but Will help TO
lower the price of the cuts which hitherto
have been popular. The present demand
is largely for ribs and IONS, which consti-
tute only about one-fourth of the animal,
but which cost about as much as the re-
naming three-fourths. Fair price commls-
sioners are trying to furnish adequate in
formation regarding the selection of the
relatively inexpensive cuts, but If any
housewife is In doubt, she is safe IN de-
manding meat from any forequarter cut
except the rib. The forequarter includes
chuck, hrisket, clod, plate, the shank for
soup, and the neck for soup or mincing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-03
Heart Disease Killed Infant.

According to the diagnosis made by
DIR. II. w Briggs, coroner's physician,
Thelma Trabbold. infant daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Irabboid, 1919
Market street, who was found dead by
her mothers side yesterday morning,
came 10 her death as the result of val
v1,lar heart disease The child was only
FIVE days old and DR.. Briggs said the
valves of her heart had never closed.
Harvey E. Nichols, deputy Coroner,
took charge of the body. Funeral services
will be held today and the interment will
be made In Wilmington and Brandywine
cemetery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-03
DRESS AND FLOWERS
MARK CELEBRATION
Fair Weather Tomorrow Will Bring
Out Easter Parade; Tableaux
at Public Building.

II our demonstrating friend, The
Weather Man, will only be good ana
..nsc discretion" as jeff sonnet me makes
nlca to Mutt, and hand out tle same
brand of weather tomorrow that we are
having TODAY, there will likely be seen
in the Easter promenade the finest sid
nlav of dress and well dressed folks the
city has had in many an Easter. 1t Is
reasonable to expect such parade, when
il is known that the sales in the modiste S
and millinery establishments and the
various stores have been greater than
at any similar period in their history.
"Ciear and cooler" is the forecast tor
tomorrow. That sounds all right. just
so il doesn't rain, or look threatening. III
the sun shines they will be on the streets
in their best clothes, which of course
are ALWAYS the newest clothes-On
Easter. And Wilmington is In the habit
of making some show on Easter, II the
weather is propitious for n show. Inc
5 women know how to dress and are not
afraid to spend money for the kind OF
clothes they want. If the sun shines to-
morrow, put on your best and come out
and look at us and the others.
Some of the streets for block each
way from Market have had the look
for several DAYS of flower festival,
and flowers were being sold and bought
as never before. Easter llies were In
demand as always at the season ana
were being sold at Sl.50 to $3.50 pot
depcnding on the number of blooms.
Hvacinths and tulips were selling Tor 50
cents and jOnquils at 40 cents ana 81
There were also carnations and geraniums
Arrangements were completed last
night for Wilmington's first community
Easter celebration, which Will be staged
in front of the Public Building, Tenth
and King streets. tomorrow afternoon at
33O The Wilmington Community
Service will direct the affair.
Girls from the y. w. {. A. Clubs Will
devote this afternoon to making cos
TUNES for the tableaux. These tableaux
will so on right after the band concert
of special Easter music which will start
the ball rolling. The children will sing
Faster anthems and the crowd may
ioin in If it wishes to. An enormous
assembage Of people of every denomina-
tion is counted on to be there and
special detail of police will be on hand to
look after them and their comfort. City
officials will also be there to help make
the affair success and pave the way for
adoption of the custom from year to year.
Those who will take part IN the tabeaux
are Frances Smith, Emma Steptoe, Re
hecca Sheldon, Ruby Bradshaw, Alma
FARRELL, Marion Battye, Edith Slyhoff,
Lacey Scott and Mary White.
As will be seen in the notices OF the
various churches, the musical programs
at the morning and evening services will
he more elaborate than usual. Some
If the churches are giving cantatas, for
which rehearsals have been In progress
Tor some time, and the programs will
prove very interesting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-03
New Members Jr. q. L. A. NJ.

The third month of the membership
drive of Telegraph Council No. 9, Jr.
O. L. A. NJ, was concluded last night
and the two losing teams. under Captains
z. b. Gropp and II. L. Williams, feted
the winners under Captain W c. Wilhelm
The trio of teams. each composed of five
men. secured total of % new men.
The teams were composed of the
following men: c. II. Lebegcrn, d
c. Havcrstick, G. T. Miller, A. 5. An,
derson, Rulof Pruison, Harry Hurst
1: c; GTopPe, c; E; Duling. H. E
Hopes, Jr, and George Richards
Four propositions for membership were
made at the lodge meeting. The appli-
cants will be received the next initiation
night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-03
RARE PLANT IN BLOOM.
~Amorphoph>n Ps4 Kfvied 1t Home Of

An unusual plant recently in bloom at
400 West Ninth street, the home Of John
b. Martin, is "Amorphophallus River"
popularly called Devils Tongue, Snake
Palm" and "Umbrclla Stick"
This genus belongs to the Ar,mi fnmily,
of which the skunk cabbage and Jack in
the Pulpit are other examples. The
smooth green cane-likc stem about yard
long grows from flattened cushion shap-
ed bulb, placed in saucer, without earth
or water. The calyx is shaped somewhat
like that OF a Gala, but is dark maroon in
color, and the spathc growing out Of it
is about the size of lead pencil, ten or
more inches long and of still darker red
The leaves do not develop from the bulb
until after the flower has appeared and
the bulb has been put in the ground. New
plants are propag ated from buttons which
grow out on the bulb.
The species is native of Cochin, China,
and, with others Of the family, is n green
house curiosity and something Of a rarity
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-03
MAKES FOODTASTE
Good-Hood's Sarsapariila Creates an
Appetite.

AIDS digestion and promotes assImi-
lation SO that the body secures full
nutritive value, thus naturally making
the weak strong and giving the vitality of
health This great medicine enables the
digestive organs to perform their func-
tions easily, keeps the stomach sweet and
relieves or prevents indigestion and other
digestive troubles.
When YOUR food does taste good 1t Is q
sign of good or returning health; shows
that the blood is becoming richer, routing
scrofula, eczema, rheumatism and other
diseases, and that the system Is being
built up to overcome that tired feeling,
and the prostration after influenza and
fevers. The one medicine that can
legitimately claim to do all this-is
Hoods SarsapariIls. II mild laxative is
needed, take Hoods Pills; an active cath
artic. more Hoods Pills.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-03
FORMERLY OF WILMINGTON.

Announcement is made Of the death in
Philadelphia on Wednesday, of Mrs.
Agnes NJ Sherwin, widow Of Harry W.
Sherwin, formerly a prominent manu-
featuring ieweler Of this city
Mrs. Sherwin was born in Wilmington,
and was the daughter of Ro hus Messick,
IA grocer and fruit dealer, and sister of the
late Augustus F. and Francis Y. Messick.
Funeral services were held in Philadelphia
this morning, interment at Cathedral
cemetery, Wilmington, this afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-03
ARMY GIVES YOUNG MAN
CHANCE FOR EDUCATION
Capt. Duncan Talks of Oppor-
tunities Afforded in Uncle
Sans Service.

Captain J. II. Duncan, in charge Of the
u. s. Army recruiting office at Washing
ton, ID. c., was in Wilmington yesterday,
paving visit to the local recruiting Office
and looking over the conditions here,
which he found verv satisfactory.
Captain Duncan is an officer IN the
18th Infantry. which is stationed Mt
Camp Meade, Md. In speaking of the
chances for the young men in the army of
today, Captain Duncan said that a man
enlisting in the army for the 18th In
fantry has some of the beet opportunities
for service, education and advancement
The camp Is conveniently located be-
tween Baltimore and Washington, and
men on leave have the opportunity of
Visiting either of these cities
The most of the men in this regiment
come from Delaware, Maryland and the
District of Columbia, consequently they
are not far from home and they have
plenty of men from their home States to
chum with. They also have better oppor-
tunities - go home than the man station
ed farther away.
The Camp Meade school system is being
greatly elaborated, both for educational
and vocational training, and is one Of the
best camps in the East. The 18th Regi-
ment is famous for its history, from the
time of the Civil War to the present date.
1t has quite a history from the Civil War
and was instrumental in putting down the
Philippine insurrection, n large number Of
it's men being lost in the latter campaign
The regimental colors, now at the camp,
are covered with decorations received in
MANY hard won battles. Enlstments are
now being made for the famous regiment
from the local recruiting Office, S3l Market
street
Every Evenings classified advertise
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-03

Every Evenings classified advertise
ments bring results. Proved by the salts
action of many and will be To yo u.--Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-03
CRAFT COMMITTEES.
Nominations Made BY the Different
Departments at the Harlan Plant.

Nominations, for members Of the craft
committees of the Harlan plant of the
Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corporation, Ltd,
have been announced. Elections will be
held next Tuesday and Wednesday.
Three men are to be chosen from each
department to represent its interests.
The committees are empowered,
through an agreement between the
bethlehem Corporation and the American
Federation Of Labor, to take up questions
relative to hours, wages and welfare.
The departments were entitled to make
as many nominations as they saw fit, al
though only three are to be chosen. Nearly
each department has made many nomina-
tions
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-03
A. Setdel Rcspmes business.

A. Scidel, who until few months ago
conducted wnll paper store at All
Madison street, has resumed ths same
line Of btnincss at 420 Fast Fol 81 street
where he IL showing large and complete
line Of the new spring patterns.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-03
Blue Rock Community Cub.

Blue Rock Community Club Of Gordon
Heights will hold its regular meeting on
Monday afternoon, April 3, at the home
Of Miss Sara PuRh. when buriness Of inn
portAnce will be transacted and election
of officers hold. A full attendance is looked
for.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-03
GOES TO LONDON.
Jasper L. Crane viii Represent du Pont
Co. in Europe.

Jasper f. Crane of ll0l Delaware
avenue has been appointed European
manager for the du Pont powder interests.
He will sail on April 10, and his head
quarters will be IN London.
MIR. Crane has been connected with the
company for some time, beng located
here. He is now manager of the ceiluiose
division Of the chemical department of the
company.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-03

Promoted 10 Mo%oxeyeie Sound.
Patrolmen Bernard Skip~ki AID William
A. Hynson have been rorn0tNd 10 the
motorcycle squad. Tho cy3e ioros u
thus enlarged 20 take oaxe n the growing
need OF trnfbo repllstin-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-03
Gen. buIlsrS u Pen q Psul.

Gen Dullard u Ysst n Psul :
An unofficial viA4 W. paid " -
du Pont yesterday aftsrDoon b1 ~
Gen II. l.. Bullsrd, commander og ~
Eastern Department n the u. =. Amy
Con. BullArd, who was sooounpnnisd -.
An aido, wAx mot at tho looal staticA "
Col Archibald Camphs1l. officer in cixvVs
m tho fort.