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The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-04-03
Historic Legends That Have Long
Been Associated With Christian
Doctrine and Truth.

Many legends of the plants and now
ers. though not directly connected with
our blessed Lord and His Mother, are
associated with Christian doctrine and
truth. Everyone knows the use to
which the shamrock was put by st.
Patrick in teaching the doctrine Of the
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-04-03

of St Veronica. She it was who in
pity wiped the blood and sweat from
our Savior's face with her handker-
a reward received the impress of His
true Image on it. The speedwell the
early Christians thought had on II
as well this impress. st. Johns wort
is supposed to show its red spots OH
the day that st. John the Baptist was
beheaded. In Brittany they tell that
the yew sprang from st. Thomas staff.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-04-03
Much of the charity that begins
abroad never reaches home.

Watch Cuticura Improve Your Skin
On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment
Wash off Ointment in five minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water. 1t
is wonderful sometimes what Cuticura
will do for poor compilations, dandruff,
itching and red rough hands.-Adv.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-04-03

A snail crawling without pause,
would occupy fourteen days five hours
to travel a mile.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-04-03

EAR me, l hope the Johnsons II DC
here" Mrs. Briggs said, uneasiiy.
She had deposited a large parcel
on the serving table Of the small
private dining room where the
Saturday Dinner club was In the
habit Of taking its weekly feast.
parcel that appeared to be too
precious for Horace Briggs clumsy
paws. The remaining nine men,
bers of the club were In their
places, and many an anxious eye
had been cast in the direction OF
the serving table when the door
opened and the tardy ones burst
In huhhlinu with suppressed eX-
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-04-03

A man is never quite sure whether
a woman is sorry or glad when she
cries.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-04-03
"California Syrup of Figs
Child'S Best Laxative

Accept "California" Syrup of Figs
Only--look for the name California on
the package, then you are sure your
child is having the best and most
harmless physic for the little stomach,
liver and bowels. Children love its
fruity taste. Full directions on each
bottle. You must say california;
Adv.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-04-03

A tree or two and few shrubs
about house make great difference
in it's appearance either winter or
summer.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-04-03
Self-Evident.

The popular author sat In his STUDY
his brow creased in thought. Across
the fiat desk his secretary waited pr
poised above notebook.
"Ah!" said the author at lasl, ~
face clearing, II have it We VIII "
gin. Take this: John Smith was ~
exceptionally intelligent young nan'
Woodworking, unmarried"
The author paused abruptly anu
frowned. mo" he said, lne'e'
something that's wrong in tnat'
He paced the length OF the looln -.
"Ah!" he suddenly exclaimed. "
course! Strike out unmarried pea''
and we will go on"
A Remedy.
"That automobile poet cer'am,
writes recklessly." "Then the! oue''
to take his poetic license away
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-04-03

The man who is unable to live with
In his income must live without 1t.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1920-04-03

Common sense is none too common.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-28


my Golden Girf' Victor Herbert's
latest and best musical show, is n
nounced at the Majestic theatre next
Tuesday night.
Surely Victor Herbert's name
needs no introduction, for he is
without doubt Americas foremost
composer of music and has to his
credit such well known successes as
1.-The Velvet Lady," Princess Pat"
The Red Mill" mile. Modiste"
and many others Mr.. Herbert's
scores are, noted for their delightful
MILDLY and swing and MY Golden
Girl" easily surpasses any other
that this brilliant composer has
turned u in recent years.
Frederic Arnold Hummer Is re-
sponsible for the book and lyrics and
| has worked into the libretto a highly
interesting and humorous plot. and
for those who have read any or all.
of this brilliant authors books or
short stories. appearing each week,
or month in the magazines, My
Golden Girl" will naturally contain
an additional interest. A truly won
derful combination-this Hummer
Herbert play.
MY Golden Girl" promises a
strictly high class company of ex-
ceIlent singers and dancers. a large
and pretty chorus, whose gowns will
cause a Juror among the women.
Elaborate scenery and lighting eff
fects are carried. You surely can
not afford to miss this Hummer
Herbert musical gem.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-28
i, ON THE FAIRGROUNDS

Practicifg for the stunts" to be
given at the playground picnic Tues
day Is the order of the day at Hayes
Park. No. 2. No. s and the Raritan
Copper Works. Quartets, dancing.
and home talent vaudeville will be
the contributions of the several
grounds in their efforts to win the
playground prize. The youngsters
have shown much originality and the
stunts to be pulled of" will GER
tainly rival those which the profess
sional artists who have volunteered
their services will offer. Trucks have
been provided for all the children
who will have been signed up by
Monday night, which will convey
them directly to Acker's Beach in
Sewaren, where the picnic is to be
held.
At the Copper Works grounds
yesterday. the Copper Works Juniors
won a decisive victory over the
Marions OF the same grounds with a
score of 1913. The features of the
game were the three home runs made
by the Westcott twin and Hanley Of
the Copper Works Juniors. This was
the first defeat which the Mariors
have experienced this summer.
\ At Hayes Park No. 6 battled with
No. 2 and won with a score Of 11-6.
The standings in the league are as
follows:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-28
POLICE NEWS

A. Rippen summoned by Motor
cycle Oficer Frank Seiboth for
violting the traffic laws was fined SO
this morning +.
Patrolman Jorgenson found the
rear door of the Eagle garage on
Prospect street open about 1850
o'clock this morning. The oficer
made an investigation and closed the
door.
r. Jensen, arrested on two charges
by Motorcycle Officer Frank Seiboth
yesterday, one for violating the traf-
fc laws, and the other for failure to
have a drivers license, was paroled
to appear the early part of the week
for arraignment-
Patrolman Kilmurray was detailed
to &c Broad street about IL o'clock
last night to settle some family
troubles. Everything was quiet upon
the arrival of the officer.
Patrolman Quinn arrested Albert
Koch yesterday for not having a
drivers license. A fine of $40 was
imposed by the recorder.
John Gerber, of South Plainfield,
arrested by Motorcycle Officer Frank
Seiboth yesterday on a charge of not
having a drivers license, was fined
IS. .
Ida Bouges. colored, Of 1876 Fay
cite street. was released in $500 bail
to await the action of the grand
jury on an assault charge preferred
by Dan SHELTON, also colored. The
latter charged that the woman pull
ed a gun on him and threatened his
life.
Patrolmen Koyen and Jorgenson
found George Kozusko. seventeen
years old, of Stockton street, Sleep
ing in the rea room of a saloon on
Fayette street after IL o'clock last
night. Upon investigation it was
learned that the boy was put out
of the house on account of not
working The officers wen to the
boys house and the father agreed
to take him back if he would go TO
work.
Sam Lipschitz. a barber at 344
Smith street. reported to Patrolman
Lester Underhill yesterday that
someone stole a light globe and an
electric light bulb from his barber
pole on Thursday night. The stolen
material is valued at $40.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-28
POLICE SERGEANT SMITH
SUSPENDED FROM DUTY

BY SPECIAL Correspondent.
TOTTENVILIE. Aug. 2S-The
only new Developments in the in
vcstigation in the whiskey ring lead
ing up to the murder of Frederick
Eckert, a week ago was the suspen-
sion of Police Sergeant John p.
Smith by Commissioner Enright. by
order of Mayor Hylan and the as
signing of Magistrate Simpson to sit
in the second district court. Staple-
ton. in place of Frederick Mullen,
who has been off the bench during
the past week. County Judge
Tiernan has been acting in
place of Mullen during this
time and it is believed that Mayor
Hylan is taking this means. it is said,
to ~counteract the influence of the po-
litica1 ring that is said to have ham,
pered the investigation. William p.
Herman, a brother Of the county
Judge is one of the men being inves-
tigated in connection with the sale
of whiskey. Sergeant Smith has
been connected with the district at
torney's Office on Staten Island.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-28
KEYPORT

Mrs. Thomas Morrison spent
Friday with friends in New York.
Miss Belle Apologize, of Asbury
Park. spent Thursday with friends
in town.
MI. and Mrs. Charles Bruening-
ton and daughter. of Illinois. are
the guests of DR.. and Mrs. ]. e. d.
Silcox.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Kopp and
daughter Jane, of Cincinnati. o.,
have returned after having been
the guests of Mrs. Adele Lennen and
family of lakewood Park.
s. Frank Mason, Jr., left on Fri
day for a trip to Washington.
The community sings conducted
at Beach Park on Monday and
Thursday evenings are proving
mor popular each week and are
largely attended.
Lester Gravatt. of Bradley Park,
spent Thursday with his uncle, Will
liam A. Tilton, and family.
The Boy Scouts of Calvary NJ. z.
church have returned from a
camping trip which they enjoyed at
Clarke's Landing. Point Pleasant.
Although the weather conditions
were not all to be desired the scouts
enjoyed a good time.
The primary classes of Calvary
NJ. E. Sunday school enjoyed a
pleasant outing on Thursday after
noon when in charge of the teach
ers they were given a long automo-
bile ride by Calvin Erwin, and upon
their return were given a treat on
the church lawn.
Howard S. Tilton, of Long
Branch. spent Friday with Mr.. and
Mrs William A. Ti't.-s
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Burgess Davis
have returned fro4i a .4--. ..--44 49,
atives at Berwick, Pa.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-28
T0TTENvILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Norma dig. of New
Brighton, visited in town last night.
Police Lieutenant Frank Reiffert,
of the 60th> precinct station, is on
his annual vacation.
Misses Marie Brown, Helen Kirk
by. and Elaine Higgins are at Ocean
Grove for a vacation.
Charles s. Wagner left this MORN
ing to join his wife and son at
Saratoga, where they have been for
the summer. They will return home
with him in about a week.
Mrs. Lucretia Morey has returned
home after a visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
william Wyrill, of Elizabeth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarkson Totten came
up from Ocean Grove Wednesday.
Captain John Marshall Is visiting
his daughter. Mrs. A. r. Campbell,
at Metuchen.
Benjamin jaeger, of New Brighton,
visited here last night.
Sergeant Reed with Patrolmen
Fitzgerald, Breidenbach, Moran,
Crossen, Storer and Romer are de-
tailed to the police games al
Gravesend ace track today.
Rev. s. O.. Rusby. of Woodrow,
will preach at the union services to-
morrow. In the morning at Bethel
and at night at st. Paul's.
The weeks mission for women
has been held at the Church of Our
Lady Help of Christians this week
will close tomorrow afternoon and
the mission for men will start to-
morrow night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-28
PRISONER BROUGHT FROM
NEW JERSEY Is HELD
BY Special Correspondent.

BY Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE. Aug. 2S.-In the
second district court yesterday,
Magistrate Simpson, of Brooklyn,
sitting on Staten Island for a month
~ order of Mayor Hylan in place
II Magistrate Mullen, held Harold
Kaufman, eighteen years old. OF
lake avenue, Port Richmond, in
$500 bail for examination next
Tuesday. Kaufman, who was ar
rested in Elizabeth the first of the
month on a charge of stealing an
automobile. belonging to William
Anderson, of Arthur Kill road. Ross
vile, on the night of August 1, was
brought owe from the Union county
Jail in Elizabeth on Thursday by
Acting Detective Sergeant Schley on
a governors warrant and locked up
In the 65 precinct station, West New
Brighton. Palmer Krusen and VIII
liam Zuluff, both of Port Richmond,
charged with working in concert
with Kaufman, have been held by
County Judge Herman in $500 bail
FOR the grand jury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-28
HELM ETA

The Helmetta fire departments
were represented at the observance
of the twentieth anniversary of the
dedication of the New Jersey Fire
mems Home and the unwilling OF
the statue in honor of the president
of the Association. Bird w. Spencer,
at Boonton, on Thursday by the fol-
lowing: George II. James. James
Deming. John Lindstedt, Clinton NJ.
Clemens, Otto Yahnel. John
Mondoker, Harry Hoffman.
Manager Harry Hoffman has book
ed probably n of the strongest
teams in the county for the attraction
here on Sunday afternoon in the
Salems. OF Perth Amboy. Norcross
and Hopkins viii be the battery for
Helmetta and this will be his best
card. A new first baseman will be
seen in action. as several of the
players will line up with James
burg in their game at Freehold on
Sunday afternoon. Freehold has
not been beaten this season and the
Jamesburg team will make a deter
mined attempt to do 80.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Oscar Ericsson.
and daughter. who have been tour
ing Europe for two months. have
returned home and enjoyed their
vacation greatly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-28
OWLS PLAN FOR
THANKSGIVING DANCE

Perth Amboy Nest No. 1927,
Order of Owls, at it's meeting last
night at Eagle hal, began prepare
tions for a, dance and reception to
be held on Thanksgiving eve Mt
Junior hall. formerly Palace hall.
A committee will be named and
arrangements will be made for a
monster affair. Plans were also
made for a social session to follow
the next meeting. At this time a
report of the national convention
will be gwen by Past President
William K. Bunton. who is at pres
emit attending that session in Mag
ara Falls. The entertainment COM
mittee, of which John j. Mcbride
is the chairman. will arrange the
program and prepare a collation. to
follow.
An invitation was accepted from
Bayonne and Jersey City Nest to
attend the annual outing and clam
bake at Bayonne on Labor Day,
September 6. A delegation of mem
bers will go up from here by auto
mobile to Bayonne on that day. A
baseball game between the Jersey
City and Bayonne nest will be a
feature.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-28
"CdSh First" Is
Mans Demand.
BY EDWIN ID. RIDER,
E-n

- 49,
NIAGARA FALLS. y. Y.-"Bob-
by Leach is pulling up stakes.
He's going to leave Niagara Falls
fiat.
Before he hits the trail Bobby"
may GO over the falls again in a
barrel. He did it July rs, 1911.
Leach won't try It again. however,
unless the cash is forthcoming.
I'm through making money for
the railroads and resorts around
here" said Bobby, i've been diving
off suspension bridges. shooting the
rapids. and going ove the falls for
years. I'm through risking my life
for the love of adventure. I'm out
for the money now.
Kick I'M"
"Is the railroads, city of Niagara
Falls, or the steel company will kick
in with $4,000. I'm ready 10 go over
the falls again. I'll do 1t within 10
days after the money is in sight"
Leach is selling his billiard par
Tor and soon will leave for England
for a movie-lecture tour.
I don't risk my life to make a
living any more" says the man who
dared Niagara and won, i've got
the film of my trip over the falls
and my lecture. l have engagements
in England. South Africa and Aus
tralia to last two years"
Backing Out"
Leach says his new barrel is prac-
tically completed, though the steel
company that's making it isn't going
through with the bargain, according
to Leach, and he may use his old
barrel again.
AThey promised to give me the
barrel, $500 in cash and $500 in
stock" asserts Leach. Now with the
barrel about complete. they don't
want to give either the cash or the
stock. II the city or railroads will
raise $4,000. I'm ready to go rel
before l leave"
Life OF Thrills.
Leach, who is SO and very gray.
has led a ~colorful life, a life of thrills
from high diving and parachute
~descensions to going over Niagara
in a barrel.
His trump in the dare-deviling
line was going over Horseshoe Falls
the Canadian falls-in a specially
constructed, to~rpedo-shaped steel
hospital 20 weeks after the event.
with a broken jaw and a smashed
knee.
The First Trip
1T was terrible" says Leach. THE
steel barrel, being so heavy, plunged
behind the falls into the still water.
1 thought I was a 'goner' then be-
cause / had oxygen for only an hour.
In a minute or two. however, il
caught the current and I was towed
ashore in Bass Eddy, just 80 minutes
after l started"
What about the police?" I asked
"Oh. they don't count" he answer
ed. "Of course they'll try to stoI
me. They tried TO the other time.
When l get ready to do 1t, I'll just dc
i.-if the cash shows up.
Wife Objects.
Mrs. Leach doesn't want me tC
go over again, but I've just about
persuaded her 1 can do 1t easily. I've
made several improvements in the
new barrett will be e~gg-shaped
with two compartments and with
rubber between them. The ham
mock has also been improved. From
my experiences with Niagara for q
years, I know now just about what
want.
IF I use the old barrel again. III
fix it up a little. Stephens (Charles
G. Stephens, of Bristol, England
killed July IL. 1920. in going over
the falls in an oak barely didn't
have a chance. 1 told him so. Hi:
wooden barrel condemned him be-
fore he started"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-28
.JAs. w. EDELL
PASSES AWAY
Well Known Undertaken Died
Yesterday at His Home
After a Brief Illness.

TOTTENVILLE. Aug. 2s-James
w. Bedell, an undertaken and en-
ba1mer for more than twenty-five
years died yesterday afternoon at
his home, .7,447 Amboy road, after
a brief illness. He contracted cry
] siplas which was of his death.
] Mr.. Bedell lapsed into a
night before last and re-
Smained in that condition until his
Fdeath. He was s~ixty-nine years old
and had resided on Staten Island
all his life. He was born at Pleasant
Plains in the old Bedell homestead
October 20. 1850. He was a son of
the late 1. P. Bedell. who at the time
of his death was the Oldest under
taker on Staten Island.
Mr.. Bedcll was associated with
his father in the undertaking bust
ness and succeeded him at his
death. He was wen known in all
parts of Staten Island and New Jer-
aey in connection with the under
taking business. He was a member
Of Huguenot Lodge No. Isl. F: and
A. NJ, United Council Nc. II Jr.
o.. u. A. NJ, Tottenville Athletic
Club and the T%ottenville Veteran
Firemen's Association. having been
connected with the Eureka Engine
Company of the old volunteer fire
department of T~ottenville. He was
q trustee of Bethel Methodist
Episcopal church for a number of
years to which he belonged and he
was one of the organizers of the
Tottenvilie band. having been the
drummer in the first band started
here many years ago before the last
hand that went out of existence
about a year ago.
Besides his widow he is survived
by a daughter, Mrs. Ralph Cole;
three sons. /. Lester Bedell, of East
Orange, N. j.; Herbert J. and Joseph
Il. Bedell, of Tottenville. Herbert
has been connected with his father
in the undertaking business since his
return from overseas. A sister, Miss
Ida Bedell and two brothers, Robert
of Tottenville. n ). r. Bedell of
Perth Amboy. also survive him.
Funeral services will be held at s
o'clock Monday night from his late
residence. Rev. Oscar l.. Joseph,
pastor of Bethel church, will off,
clate. The Masonic service will
follow. Interment will be Tuesday
at Bethel cemetery. at the conven-
fence of the family.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-28
TEN SPEEDERS FINED
IN COURT YESTERDAY

TOTTENVILLE, Aug. 2S-One
second offender was fined the sum or
$50 and nine others caught speed
ing in Amboy road Thursday were
aned the minimum fine of SIS by
Ma gistrate Simpson in the second
district court yesterday. Leroy
1riscom, of ia Monroe street.
Brooklyn, charged with speeding at
he rate Of thirty-two miles an hour
was the second offender and the
others were John Bisconi of $40
East 106th street. Manhattan; AL
fred Lablotier. of 270 Clinton street.
BROOKLYN; Harry Lazaroff. of 451s
Fifth avenue, Brooklyn; Harry ST.
monson, of 465 Forty-Sixth street,
lBrcok1yn: Theodore Nash. of 446
avenue. Brooklyn: Joseph
rFeinstein, of IL East 96th street,
Manhattan; George Russell. of
Ncwberry avenue. Dongan Hills;
Harry Meyers. of 29S st. Johns
oiace. Brooklyn, and Maurice Do
aath, of 1,773 Vyse avenue, n
Bronx
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-28
YACHT CLUB MINSTREL
AT PRINCE BAY TONIGHT

By Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, Aug. 2S:-The
minstrel show and dance under the
auspices of the Prince Bay Yacht
Club at the clubhouse at the foot of
Prince Bay road tonight promises
to be one of the affairs of the sea-
son at that place. An excellent pro-
local and professional talent will
take part. The program has been
arranged under Lester Murphy, a
member of the club who makes his
home at Prince Bay in the sum-
mer. He is a theatrical man n
1t has been under his direction that
the troupe has been trained. Dane
ing will follow the entertainment to
music furnished by Wares orches-
ira. John Reed is at the head OF
the committee in charge of the ar
engagements and he with his assist
ants are planning to entertain a
large crowd.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-28
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bowman. OF
Fhe Bronx, have been visiting at
Prince Bay Beach.
Captain James Austin Nolan. OF
Hoboken, has been at home for a
sisit with his parents in Girords
ane. !,
Miss Edna Ferrera has returned
home after a visit with friends in
Long Island.
James Costello has returned to
Brooklyn after a vacation at HUI
guenot PARK.
Mrs. George Scoheid and daugh-
ter have returned home to New Jer-
,ey after visiting Mrs. George
scheaffner. of Arbutus avenue.
Mrs. ID. A Mersereau has been at
Haines Fails in the Catskills for
NC weeks.
The summer nights festival for
.th1 Richmond County Democrats
charity fund held last night at
lsitizens Engine Company house In
mboy road was a big success. II
as attended by many from this
sction.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-28
MATAWAN

Considerable improvement is being
made to the First Methodist church.
A new hardwood floor is being laid
in the lecture room and improve
ments are also being made to the
main auditorium.
The colored people of Cliffwoo6
are arranging for the erection of a
church at that place to cost $4,000.
The building will be a frame
structure twenty-five by thirty feet.
The new organization was started
and chartered under the direction
of Rev. j. w. Coakly of this place.
services are being held in the home
of Mr.. Van Deventeer. The organiza-
ton has about thirty members.
On Thursday. September 2. Miss
Mildred Christiana Bruce. daughter
of DR.. and Mrs. Charles Bruce, will
become the bride of Walter Jeffery
Ebbels. The ceremony will be per-
formed at 4 o'clock in the First
Presbyterian church. OF which Miss
Bruce's father is the pastor.
Mrs. Addie r. Dutwater is enter
tanning Mrs. Frederick Colby of
Jersey City. at her home in Mid
dlesex street.
DIR. Cyrus Knecht, and family.
have returied from a vacation IL
the Pocono Mountains.
Mrs. Frank Cottrell is enter
tanning her brother Samuel Bower.
of Baltimore.
Miss Dorothy Hobrough is the
guest of her grandmother in Little
Silver.
DIR. Charles H. Bruce. pastor of
the First Presbyterian church, who
has been spending his annual vaca-
ton in the mountains of Pennsyl-
vania. has returned home.
Miss Edith Fountain and Miss
Hazel Weber are enjoying a AGA
ton in Canada and the Thousand
Islands.
Miss Ida Slater is entertaining
Miss Jessie Wheeler. of Haverstraw.
N. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Terhune are
stopping at Twilight Park.
Mr. and Mrs Asbury Fountain are
at Huntington Harbor, Long Island.
Miss Charlotte Miller has returned
to her home in New York City after
visiting her aunt. Mrs. A. Sidney
Parsons here.