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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-29
Compromise Seen
1nBaggggage Strike;
Will Decide To-day
Union Men to Consider New
Terms Offered by Express
Companies: Action Comes
After 14-Hour Conference

Baggagemen on strike since Monday
will consider to-day compromise terms
offered by the two transfer companies
it was announced last night at the
close of conference lasting fourteen
hours in the Offices of the Public Serv-
ice Commission. The companies have
offered to grant wage increases. but
not to the amount originally demanded
by the union.
Alfred NJ. Barrett, Acting Commits
sioner. said he expected the baggage
men would be at work again on Mon
day.
Members of Local e45, International
Brotherhood of Teamsters, will meet
IN the Central Opera House. at Fifty
seventh Street and Third Avenue at
o'clock to-day. According to Martin
Lacey. business agent. it is up to the
men to accept or rejec, the new terms.
which the companies declare are the
best they can offer. Reduction in
hours is not included in these terms
The details were not made public.
Commissioner Barrett, James T.
Conroy, secretary. and Henry ".
Chamberlain. attorney for the Public
Service Commission, put in "heawy
non-union' day discussing with both
slces every phase or their differences
Il IS limited that an increase in bag
gage rates may be necessary to pro
vide wage increases. The Public Serv-
ice Commission has conceded the COM
panles' inability TO break even at pres
ent rates. # employees get more pay.
Samuel ". F. Draper, president of
the New York Transfer Company. and
G. c. Lambert, general manager of the
Westcot- Express Company, repre-
scented the employers at the confer
ence and Mr.. Lacey. John Ash, George
DAILY and Edward Wiegers represented
the union EMPLOYEES
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-29
Three Slain in Rum War
Oklahoma Deputy Sheriff, Dry
Agent and Negro Killed

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, aug Is
Home Adrean, deputy county sheriff;
Stanley f. Weiss. Federal prohibition
officer and Charlie Chandler. negro
and an alleged moonshiner. were killed,
and Claude Tyler, another deputy
county sheriff, was seriously wounded
near Arcadia, twenty miles northeast
OF here, early to-day, when the officers
attempted to raid still, according to
a telephone message from Federal Off
GERS at Guthrie to the United States
marshals office here. A posse depart
ed for the scene of the shooting. The
report said that other negroes, armed
with rifles, were guarding all ap-
proaches to the still.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-29
Mauretania Passengers
Held Up by Pier Strike
Cunard Steamship Brings l.525
From Southampton and
Cherbourc

The Cunard Line steamship Maure-
tania, which arrived early yesterday
from Southampton and Cherbourg with
los passengers. did not land her pas
sengers until $50 p. m.
Because Of the strike of the long
saoremen and tde delayed departure of
the AQuitania, the Mauretana did not
move from her anchorage until AIS
p. m
The Cunard Line had mustered up
enougn non-unicn waterfront workers
to handle the passengers baggage. and
TINS was taken ashore with little delay.
The vessel carried 454 first, 446 sec
ond and 625 third class passengers. The
latter were made up exclusively of
Czecho-Siovaks.
Miss Estrid Hansen OFT, Girl Scout
OF Copenhagen, dressed in a scout uni
form, came over TO write her impress
sions Of America as part Of the $4,000
nile Journey which she is making for
Danish newspaper.
Joseph Jackson. saloon passenger,
died on the run across. His body was
brough, to port.
, Among others aboard were H. L.
Peters, Colin H. Livingstone asd Ron
aid c. Lindsay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-29
Two Negroes Lynched
For Striking Down Guard
Attorney Later Declares One
innocent of Attack Made in
Quitting Chain Gang

CORINTH, Miss, Aug. Butcher
Higgins and Dan Calicut. negroes, who
surrendered yesterday after escaping
from the county chain gang, were
hanged today to telegraph pole just
outside the jail after mob had forced
the Jaller to turn over his keys.
In making their escape, it was al
legged. Higgins and Calicut struck down
and severely injured one Of the guards.
Two other prisoners escaped at the
Same time, but one Of these was re-
captured
County Attorney Johnston declared
that at least one" Of the negroes
lynched was innocent of any part in
the attack on the guard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-29

Georgette Crepe Overblouses in all the suitinq
shades, embroidered in wool of contrasting colors
and gold thread. Smart model with rouno
neck and three-quarter sleeves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-29
Paris NeUs

In Our French Room-The latest shipment of Paris
millinery brings US an example Of the Talbot green
"a rich, hunters green-which Suzanne Talbot
features in Autumn hats. The Millinery Section
Beaded Girdles-Barbaric and beautiful reminders of
the jewelled East. to wear with the straight-lne
Oriental effects in Autumn gowns The Trimming
Section.
Metallic Saskatchewan striped or in Chinese bro
cadcs with long, beautiful fringes-very new Paris
Importation The Ribbon Section
New Paris Pefume-From the Nason Rocca, the
latest novelty of the famous maker which he calls the
WONDERFUL Toilet Goods Section.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-29
Truck Firm Quits Business

County Clerk William F. Schneider
yesterday received the following let
ter: The firm of Samuel II. Seals,
doing business as D. Seals & Co. has
this day gone out of business. Cause:
Prohibition. Please take note OF it,
Samuel H. Seals
The concern did a trucking business
a. 81 South Street
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-08-29

learn how to drive n car. Consult the
Help Wanted Male instruction Column
or select list OF automobile schools.--Advt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21
Personal Mention

Miss Mary Dickson, of Amboy
avenue, spent Friday in Newark.
Mrs. J.. v. Shull, of Kearny ave-
nue.. spent Friday in New York.
Mrs. Fred l.. Gusiler, of Brook
Ign. is spending a week with her
mother, Mrs. Fred j. Carlson in
Madison avenue.
Mrs. Samuel Mcguire. of Old
Bridge, visited friends here Friday.
Mrs. William Moore has returned
to her home in Montclair from a
two days visit with friends in Rec
tor street.
Mrs. Elizabeth Arner, of State
street. is spending q month with
her son, Herbert Arner, at Wilkes
Barre. Pa.
Mrs. Charles Lembeck and Mrs.
Adolph BroggeI OF Market street,
are spending two weeks at Altoona,
Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Lynch and
son, of Elizabeth, visited friends in
this city yesterday. Mr.. Lynch was
formerly secretary of the Chamber
of Commerce.
Miss Ruth Macan, of State street,
spent the weekend with her aunt
IN Belleville.
Mrs. Joseph Kuvna, Mrs. Joseph
Vanckler, of Sayre avenue, and Mrs.
j. Wilson, of Kansas. spent the
Weekend with relatives in Bridge
port, Conn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21
The Girl Who Smiled Thru
BY MARION RUBINCAM

eyes and smiled a little tired. rus.il
smile.
what are you thinking Of
Mummy" she asked. using an al
most forgotten pet name.
You've such intellectual eyes
her mother responded. They're
large and set far apart and I've read
that always means intellect and
they're a pretty color too. when
you're dressed up. You've got love-
~ hair too-it's prettier than mine
when 1 had such nice hair. And
your mouth and chin are firm.
they've lots of character. That's
what your poor dad lacked
Dear me. you're giving me all
the virtuesl' Alice laughed. isn't
1t too bad I have to hide my beauty
and genius in this tiny little town."
1T is. 1 wish you'd-oh look
here!" She stopped as a boy from
the local telegraph Office ran UP the
steps.
Alice snatched tho yellow envel-
ope the boy held out to her, while
her mother. looking terrified. signed
for it. kilograms never came to
their tiny home.
Half hoping, half fearing. Alice
tore open the message.
Tomorrow-News at Last.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21
one teaspoon Of paprlkA.

one teaspoon of paprika,
One-quarter teaspoon OF mustard,
Tn~ee-Quarters cup Of grated
cheese.
one and e-haif cups of fine
Thread crumbs.
Three tablespoons Of melted but
ter.
Beat to mix thoroughly and then
add two teaspoons of baking powder
and beat again. Turn into we'll
greased pudding dish and bake In n
moderate oven until thick like GUS
tard. Usually this takes thirty min
utes. Serve with either parsley or
tomato sauce ~ r1aea Of meat.
Molasscs Crumb Pic
Line a pIc pIate with pastry and
then place in.the prepared pie plate
one cup OF fine bread crumbs.
Spread over crumbs one cup OF seed
less raisins and then place in a
small mixing bowl
one cup OF molasses.
SIX tatlc g rf brown sugar.
Grated rind Of one-half lemon.
Juice OF oue-nalI lemon,
Three tablespoons OF -four,
one teaspoon of cinnamon.
Nix and pour over the crumbs.
Then place in a second small bowl
ia AdhAGCH0pAt1 VI AVhls
-Four tablespoons of brown sugar,
Two tablespoons OF shortening.
Work into fine crumbs with the
TIPS of the fingers and then spread
over the pic. Cover the top of pie
with inch-wide strips OF pastry and
bake for thirty minutes in n slow
oven. This pie Is q little trouble
some to make. but 1t will repay one
by its deliciousness.
Cherry Salad
Make individual nests of crisp let
tuce. Now stone one pound of cher
ries. peal and cut in dice three ban
anas, one orange, one apple and one
half cup Of cocoanut. Toss to mix
and then turn into a nest of lettuce
and cover with cooked fruit salad
dressing.
Cooked Fruit Salad Dressing
Place in n saucepan
One-half cup of white corn strip,
One-half cup of wator.
Three tablespoons of c~ornstarch.
Stir 10 dissolve the starch and then
bring to "a boil and cook slowly for
thirty minutes. Then add
Juice OF one lemon.
one teaspoon of grated lemon rind.
Three tablespoons of liquor from
maraschino cherry bottle,
One dozen cherries. minsed fine,
One egg.
Beet to mix and then cool and
use. Garnish the salad with a mar
asehina cherry. This makes a splen-
did summer dessert and does o re-
quire sugar.
Prune Relish
Wash one-half pound of prunes
and soak in boiling water for ten
minutes. Drain and then on a cloth
to absorb the moisture. Remove the
stones and then fill the center with
the following MIXTURE:
One-half cup Of cottage cheese,
One sweet pepper or pitnento,
chopped fine,
one tablespoon of peanut butter.
Mix and then serve as an appe-
tier.
The Swiss folk serve delicious ice
cold fruit soups during the warm
weather. These soups may be served
in either sherbet cups. bouillon cups
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21
Eounder OF Legion

WASHINGTON, Miss Byrd Mock,
founder OF the American Women's
Legion, demonstrates the practical
bility of the legion's uniform. 1t is
Inexpensive. being made of blue dem
i'm.
For ordinary wear the uniform
consists of a mannish, belted coat
with deep pockets, and a plain skirt
buttoned down the front. When IN
buttoned the skirt forms a cape, as
shown. Transforming the costume in
to a trim riding habit.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21
CARDS AT YACHT CLUB

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Rari-
tan Yacht Club held their regular
weekly card party in the club house
Friday afternoon. Bridge and fe
hundred was played. The bridge
prize being won by Mrs. Kenneth
.McComas and the five hundred by
Mrs. Fred Shultz. Refreshments of
coffee and home made cake were
served by the club caterers. Mrs.
William Fraser vas chairman of the
afternoon assisted by Mrs. Stephen
Somogyi, Mrs. Fred Hilton and Mrs.
Rufus +. Hosking.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21
4 Few Necessities For A
Successful, Delicious Meal

Copyright. 1920. by Public Ledger
Co. All rights reserved.)
An old and experienced chef says
for the sake of variety try adding
one tablespoon of peanut butter to
boiled salad dressing and ono tea
spoon of peanut butter TO The may
~onnaisc dressing.
Try this fudge icing:
One cup of brown sugar,
Two tablespoons of peanut butter,
One teaspoon of vanilla,
One tablespoon of butter.
Beat until creamy and then spread
on the cake. This icing may also
be used as a filing between cakes.
For a sweet sandwich for tea or
.picnics. place in u bowl
six tablespoons Of peanut butter,
0ne-half cup OF brown sugar.
Onc-half cup of marshmallows,
cut in tiny bits.
One cup OF finely chopped seeded
raisins.
Mix and then spread between
thin slices of buttered bread.
Usilizc every bit OF stale or left
over bread. Place in the oven TO dry
and then put through the FOO chop
per and sieve, through the colauder.
This will give you both fine and
coarse crumbs.
The chef knows that many dishes
may DO attractively Earnished with
fine crumbs. For this place four
tablespoons of bacon TAT in the fry
ingpau. and when smoking hot add
one cup OF coarse crumbs. Stir until
all the crumbs are coated with the
fat. These crumbs may be used as
a garnish for maccaroni. fried mood
les. on stews, braises and goulashes.
adding one teaspoon of carroway
seed &c you like them.
Bread CTumb Gingerbread
Place in the mixing bowl
One cup OF 10 milk,
one cup of m~olassos,
one teaspoon of baking soda,
Two teaspoons Of cinnamon,
ono teaspoon Of ginger.
Onc-half teaspoon of allspice,
One-half teaspoon Of snlt,
One level teaspoon OF baking pow
der.
one and o~ne-quarter cups of flour,
Five tablespoons of melted short
ening.
Beat to mix and then bake in we'll
CREASED and Toured oblong baking
pan in slow oven for thirty-hv min
utes. Cool and then spread with
marshmallow whip. Cut seeded
raisins in pieces and dot over the
top.
Bread Crumb Mullins
Place in a mixing bowl
One cup Of stale crumbs.
Pour over the crumbs one and
onehalf cups of scalding milk. Let
cool and then add
One egg.
-Four tablespoons OF sirup,
One and one-half cups of flour,
Five level teaspoons OF baking
powder.
-Four tablespoons of shortening,
One teaspoon Of salt.
beat to mix and then bake in we'll
creased muffin pans in n hot oven
for eighteen minutes.
Bread and Cheese Pudding
Place in n mixing bowl
One Egg.
Two cups of milk,
One teaspoon OF salt,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21

NEW YORK, June 21-Serge
remains a very popular material
despite the great variety of would
be rivals. and many and various
are the ways of trimming it.
Practically every other model has
some hint Of color about it. a sou
tache of bright red or green, a few
silk-covered buttons or a piping,
banding or braiding.
In the model sketched is shown
an adaptation from a frock in MY
Lady Friends" at the Comedy. 1t
has straight skirt fashioned
into three cartridge plaits on
either side, these faced with ca
thedral red silk.
The waist, cut ,kimono-wise, has
a little vest of the serge crossed
with black soutache loops, while
alongside are reG-covered buttons.
Collar and Cuffs are edged with a
fold of red silk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21
ALUMNI AT DANCE


ASSOCIATION mas MOST SUCCESSFUL
Reception at the High school
The alumni association of Perth
Amboy high school launched one of
the most successful receptions and
dances to the outgoing class Friday
night following the commencement
exercises to be seen within its walls
for many's the year.
Old grads back from years gone
by returned despite the inclemency
of the weather to renew old ties, TO
see the improvements in the old
building and just to make merry.
The music, being furnished by john
stones orchestra of six pieces. was
the best of its kind and the jazz as
well as the slow waltz time vas en-
ioyed by all the dancers.
The master of ceremonies was
Louis p. Booz, Jr. Tho committee
in charge was headed by Ezra kar-
kus assisted by the Misses Mitzie
Kemeny, Elizabeth Dolan and Ruth
Macan. Messrs. Louis L. Booz. Jr..
Fred BRIGGS and Ellwood r. john
son, Jr. Refreshments were served
throughout the evening in the DOM
este science rooms.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21
To Give Concert

The season for Miss Ethel Kill
lions pupils will end the latter part
of June with q large concert in
which her entire school will take
part. Many interesting phases Of
vocal work which the girls have
taken up will be heard. chief among
them the trios. The girls have mas
tered several very difficult selections
and will present especially the
Angels Trio from Elijah.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21
AT WEEK END PARTY

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Stlllwell. of
Lakewood, held a Weekend party at
their home. Mrs. Stillwell was for
merly q local resident. Among those
who attended from this city were
Mr.. and Mrs. John Orsoe. of Market
street: Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Coutts.
of Brighton avenue; Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Larkin, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Koyen of Metuchen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21
RailrOnd Men Dnncc

Tho Brotherhood of Railway
Clerks, Perth Amboy Lodge No.
1928, will hold their regular month
ly dance tonight in Dana Hall in
Smith street. An invitation Is ex-
tended to the members Of the lodge
and their friends. The music will
be furnished by Rred O'Brien's orr
chestra. The committee in charge
is composed OF Messrs. Robert
Casey. William Dey and Theodore
Martin,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21
For Fail

In the fall blouses the overskirt
type will he vry short as it is not
a mode suitable for wear with win
ter suits, Instead of the sach tfe-
back the belt will be buttoned or
the girdle tied at the side.
E~mbroideries will tend to
lighter patterns that give colors
without mass, instead of the heavy
peasant decoration. Bronze, dull
gold and silver beads will FREEDOM
mate.
Almost without exceptions the
fall blouses will be collarless and
sleeves will either fall below the
elbow or be of elbow length. The
bell and flowing sleeve will be Very
popular for blouses of soft mate
rails.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21
SHOWER GIVEN WI
PERTHAMB0Y GIRLS
Misses Bcsse Hustler and Florence
DOneean are Highly Honored

DOneean are Highly Honored
A miscellaneous shower was ten
dered the Misses Besse Hunter and
Florence Donegan Saturday after
noon at the home OF Miss Gladys
Buchanan. OF Mcclellan street.
Bridge was played with Miss Hunt
CT winning the first prize and Miss
Jetta Stacey the second.
Refreshments we're served In the
dining Dom done in pink and white.
Following the luncheon little Kath-
arine Calvin in a little pink frock
entered the room pulling an express
wagon containing two BASKETS heap
ed high with gifts for the two guests
of honor.
Among those present were the
Misses Florence Donegan, Besse
Hunter. Jetta Stacey, Winifred Putt
man, Marie Brown, Virginia Miller,
Wealthy Hcfnzleman. Pauline Phi1os
Grace Hawk of this city, Augusta
Martin OF Metuchen. Mariorje Sluff
of Chrome. Blanche VanSyckle Of
sewaren, and Mabel Treen of Wood
bridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21

or in sour plates. They make an
appetizing change during the fruit
season.
Berry Soup
Wash two cups of berries and then
place in a saucepan and add two
cups of water and one-half cup of
sugar. Cook slowly until soft and
then rub through a fine sieve and
let cool. Now add two level table
spoons of cornstarch and stir to dis
solve the starch. Bring to n boil
and cook for five minutes. Add the
juice of one orange. Chill and then
.garnish with stifiy beaten white Of
egg and dust with cinnamon lightly
or one tablespoon of marshmallow
whip may be used in place of egg. A
garnish of maraschino cherry can
be used.
MENU FOR TUESDAY
Breakfast
Sliced Pineapplcs
Soft-boiled Eggs
Waffes Coffee
Luncheon
Cream of Onion
Potato Salad
Pineapple Shortcake Tea
Dinner
Stuffed and Baked Green Peppers
Egg Sauce
Baked Potatoes String Beans
New Onion Salad
Cup Custards Coffee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21
PolIce B,lck at Bnck,s Reonesf

SOUTH BEND, Ind.-When 10.
seph Buck had his pocket picked
at an animal circus here he asked
the police to search every man with
"a straw hat seen leaving the tent.
Tho police searched two but they
didn't find Bnck,a money
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21

The British and American Social
ab held a box social Friday night.
Each woman member of the club
brought a box of lunch for two, the
names of the gentlemen present were
then placed in a hat and the ladies
drew them. The man whose name
was drawn then selected a box and
they coupled off in this manner.
Following refreshments dancing
was enjoyed with a number of spec
ial features such as tag dances, tuck
ers. etc. cards were also played.
The committee in charge of the at
fair was composed Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward +. Spofford, Mrs. Clinton
ID. Ogden and Charles Sykes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21
Club EUents

The p. o. S. T. Club held itsfreg-
ular meeting in the club rooms OF
the public library recently. 1t
was decided to have the meeting on
Monday nights instead of Fridays.
during tho summer. The members
also voted upon taking four more
members into the club. making a
total amount Of fifteen members.
After the business meeting refresh
ments were served and a social
time followed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-21
MILADY's BEAUTY PARLoR

Board of Trade Building. Room 2O1
Electrical Massage and Scalp Treatment
~Shainpooing, Manicuring. Hair Goods
Two in Attendance Home Appointments
10 A. Me- p. NJ. Tuesdays & Fridays. 8 p. NJ
MAPLE AND SMITH III PHONE SGe
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-12-04
Are Homes Honey 7
 Since the War

Of course, there are cases where help is a necessity. But having to do ones work has certainly wrought many changes generally, and in most ms sances, for the better. There is un- loubtedly charm about being serv- ed at nice little ''at home" by the younger sisters or other "kinnery,'' -rather than by the aproned and cap ped maid who performed these func- ions before the war.
 You'll find quite a number of housewives who will acknowledge that since they have had to do their In many instances the husband has entered into the spirit, too, and when he is at home, cheerfully lends a helping hand, and this help often amounts to quite an item.
 As result of ''maidless'' times, the children have been taught to do many things around the home, not only for themselves, but for mother, too John really finds it is rather jol- ly to look after his own room. Then he always knows just where he will find all those things considered val uable to him only, whereas before many of them found their way to the wastebasket. Mary Ives to show her skill in the housekeeping Isse, and her training in home economies is thus helpfully supplemented by practical experience.
 A woman was heard to remark rather cynically. not long ago that it was getting to be quite the fashion to make ones own clothes as well as do the houseworl1." Let us say that this very good fashion to fol- low Out of all this domestic chaos is being evolved the 'home-y'' woman who will get into closer touch with her husband and children.
 Now that she knows she can do these things for herself, she will be ashamed to pay out money for them Besides. there is always a wholesome happiness about a duty that is well done. It is the home ties that are binding this old world together in these troublesome days and the woman who can keep her home 'home-y is the one who will win out in the long run.