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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-10
SPTs HELMETTA BOWLERs

PARLIN, Nov. 10-Helmetta
DUPONT engaged in a tie IN tneir
three-game match and the roll-oif
was decided when the first four men
rolled. Helmetta had Sc and Du-
Point secured but So for their total.
For the winners Petric was hign
average and Nuhkorn's total OF 63Z
was the best so far in the Middlesex
County Industrial League. under
whose auspices the match was roll
ed. Helmetta and Roosevelt are
tied for the lead and Deming mas
been dislodged as high average by
Nuhkorn, whose mark is III. The
scOres follow:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-10

The first real big basketball game
IN he played on the local Y. NJ. III. A.
court this season, will be played to-
night. with Manager I. Levine's
local senior association team and the
Rival ouintet of the 92d Street Y. NJ.
n. A. being the principals. Inc
game will start promptly at 9.i'
o'clock.
tonight it is expected that the teahis
will be lined up as follows:
v. NJ. H.. A.. aNlvais
Sher
forwards.
Nawmark ...S ........s. htS6c-
forwards.
Lowenkopf ............ HeiAi""
center
Richman.
guards.
Schwartzman Le''
guards.
The ODD street representative -
said to be n of the strongest traV-
cling light semi-pro association
teams in the East. This combination
defeated the local quintet in TINS
rity last c and they are
NJ ~repeating tonight with the same
nIayers as represented this a
in their initial appearance IN TINS
citv. The Rivals have been one VI
he real big attractions on the scnea,
,Iel Of the Y. NJ. II. A. basketpaii
managers for the past several sea-
sons. -. u.norts that
,ho local tossers are in first class
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-10
SOnneryiIle
DON'T SHOOT

Referee Griggs.
The New York herald., 1921-10-18
WANTS PLAZA NAMED
FOR COL. ROOSEVELT
Alderman Falconer to Intro
duce Resolution To-day.

Alderman Bruce NJ. Falconer will in
troduce in the Board of Aldermen to-
day a resolution to change the name OF
the plaza at Fifth avenue and Fifty
ninth street to Roosevelt Plaza, or
Roosevelt Square, he said yesterday.
That resolution will make the third
suggestion for honoring the name OF the
late Theodore Roosevelt. The move
ment to name some public park or
square In this city after Col. Roosevelt
started last spring when Alderman Louis
r. Cardani introduced resolution TO
change the name of Herald Square TO
Bennett Square in honor of the founder
of THE NEW York HERALD. Mayor
Hylan then sent communication to the
Board of Aldermen suggesting that in
stead of Bennett Square the name Of
Roosevelt be substituted.
Subsequently a resolution was intro
duced to change the name of Manhattan
Park--really a part of Central Park just
south of the Metropolitan Museum of
Art-to Roosevelt Park.
The New York herald., 1921-10-18
LEO LET'S LAURA OFF
TO RUN FOR SHERIFF
Charges Against Deputy to
Go OUer for Forty Days.

Michael Laura, Deputy Commissioner
OF Street Cleaning and Democratic can
didate for Sheriff of Kings county, whom
Commissioner Jonn p. Leo suspended
last week for an alleged attempt to in
fluence court, yesterday received forty
days leave without pay. 1t was an
nounced at the departments offices
Commissioner Leo said the leave was
granted on Mr.. Laura's own application.
as the latter wanted TO devote all his
time to his campaign between now and
election.
Mr.. Laura's suspension followed in
formation to the Commissioner that
Laura's name had been used in an at
tempt to exert influence in behalf of
Philip McManus. an official of the Street
Cleaners Protective Union. McManus
was charged before Magistrate Liota in
Brooklyn with feloniously assaulting
Michael Keleher. an employee of the
Street Cleaning Department
Commissioner Leo and the District
Attorney of Kings county investigated
the allegations. 1t was reported that the
District Attorney was not greatly I'M
pressed and that 1t was probable the
Commissioner would let the matter drop
and reinstate his deputy. Commissioner
Leo has asked Mr.. Laura to report on
the incident at the end of his leave. II
was said the Commissioner would take
no action pending receipt of that report.
The New York herald., 1921-10-18
MRS. E. M. PHELPS GETS
HER STOLEN DIAMONDS
Conscience Stricken Youth
Returns Them.

youth whose conscience troubled
him, it was learned yesterday, returned
to Mrs. Edith NJ. Phelps of PAS West
Seventy-fourth street diamond laval
lere worth $4,000 and to Miss Clara f.
Shirose Of the same address $3.50 in cash,
which had been stolen from a stalled
automobile near Lake Mahopac. AT
Carmel Judge Ganong released in $500
bail each Samuel Lempkin of 364 Madi-
son street. Manhattan. and Samuel
Fisher of 172 South Eighth street,
Brooklyn. held to the Putnam County
Grand Jury for the alleged theft.
Lempkin and Fisher, it was testified
at the hearing. said they had taken the
money and jewelry. and not realizing
the value of the lavalliere had given 1t
to third youth. Shortly after their ar
rest an unidentified man left package
containing the money and jewelry at
Mrs. Phelps's door. The two women no
titled the authorities, it was said, they
did not care to prosecute.
The New York herald., 1921-10-18
ASKS OF CONGRESS
NOFUND FOR CANAL
Gov. Miller Declares New York
Merely Wants Harbor
Improved.
BENEFIT TO THE WEST
Says Commerce of Nation
Could Be Handled on
Water Front.
Special Despatch TO THE New YoRK HERALD.
New York Herald Bureau.
AlhanY. Oct. IL. (

Special Despatch to THE New YoRK HERALp.
New York Herald Bureau
Albany. Oct. IL.
Gov. Miller tonight told the Repre-
sentatives in Congress and prominent
shippers, who left New York this morn
ing for an inspection OF the States
waterways, that the State asks merely
for a greater use of its barge canal.
He said the State sought no money
from the Federal Government for the
waterways upon which 1t already has
spent millions of dollars, but that 1t
wanted them to be used to their ca
pacity.
He gave the assurance to investors
who might seek to put money in the
barge canal shipping business that
there was no uncertainty now as to
the States policy in the conduct of the
canal. He said the State guarantees
to maintain it at the IL foot depth
which 1t has agreed to.
The Governor said the State wanted
no money either for it's waterways or
their terminals from the Government,
but that it did ask the Government to
deepen natural waterways and make
needed improvements in New York Har-
Dor.
"The fact is." he said, that a sur
vey of the Port of New York shows
that with a proper development there Is
water front enough to handle the COM
merce of the entire nation, and ire
spective of the question of the barge
canal the great commerce from the West
which comes through this section by
rail is just as much interested in the
Improvement of the Port of New York
for the commerce of the entire nation. as
they are SO far as it may be related to
the barget canal
II wish you could have gone over to
Gowanus and there have seen the grain
elevator which the State Is construct
ing. not to handle any grain produced
in the State of New York. 1t will only
be used, of course. for export grain from
the West There you would have seer a
100000 bushel elevator in process Of
erection. 1t will be completed by next
spring and ready for use. The State
will not ask one penny of toll for the
use of the canal or for the use of that
great terminal facility to provide means
of putting grain from the West on the
ships to cross the sea-"
The New York herald., 1921-10-18
BROKER is DIVORCED
BY FELLOWS DAUGHTER

Special Despatch to THE New YORK HERALD.
CHICAGO, Oct. ia divorce was
granted to-day by Judge George Fred
Rush to Dorothy FELTON, Counselman
from Charles Counselman, president Of
the s10.0O0.000 investment bond house
of that name. Drunkenness was
charged. Mrs. Counselman also charged
extreme and repeated cruelty"
She Is the daughter of Samuel Morse
FELTON,, president of the Chicago Great
Western Railroad.
The divorce bill is one of the shortest
on record. 1t merely related that the
Counselmans were married January II.
1906. and that since that time he has
been guilty of acts of extreme cruelty.
No alimony was stipulated in the de-
cree, but, according to Mrs. Counsel
mans attorney. Ralph Shaw, satisfac-
tory settlement was made outside OF
court. Mrs. Counselman was awarded
the custody of their two-year-old daugh-
ter Dorothy Elizab beth.
The New York herald., 1921-10-18
FIND WOMAN IN ROAD
AFTER RIDE WITH MAN

Police of Yonkers were trying last
night to locate relatives of woman
VINO said she was Mrs. Laura G.
Schneider, 25, of 610 West 1S9th street.
and who was found unconscious on
Warburton avenue. Inquiry at the 139th
street address showed no one of the
name was known there.
When the woman was found the police
were notified and she was taken to
st. Johns Riverside Hospital. There
she recovered consciousness long enough
to say she had been motoring with
man and that they had eaten luncheon
at a restaurant in Hastings on Hudson.
She remembered getting into the ma
chine again. but had no recollection of
getting out. She was well dressed and
wore costly jewelry.
The New York herald., 1921-10-18
FEAR OF FAILURE BARS
YOUTH FROM MINISTRY

Special Despatch to THE NEW York HERALD.
ATLANTIC CITY, Oct. 17.-The reason
young men are not entering the ministry
in larger numbers is not lack of sufficient
compensation but because they fear fail
ure. which they believe would be disas-
:rous, the New Jersey Synod of the
Presbyterian Church was told to-day by
the Rev. John f. Paterson OF the Central
Presbyterian Church, Orange. He cited
the case Of one man who had pointed
out he could 20 into Y. NJ. c. A. work
and withdraw after a years trial.
The Rev. Cordie J. Kulp. ID. D.. OF the
First Presbyterian Church of New
Brunswick. pleaded for a more catchy
method" Of preparing church pamphlets
and periodicals. He said 1t was as i'm
portant to have the facts OF the church
presented in engaging style as it is for
secular publications.
The New York herald., 1921-10-18
Hurled Back Austria ns.

He was called to the responsibilities of
rommander-in-C in one of the great
psf crises any nation ever faced. The
fefeat Italy had suffered at Caporetto
bad discouraged many of his country
'ncn and had caused great depression
lmong tho allies of Italy Diaz. taking
bold with q firm and confident hand.
provided such organization and such In
fpiration that the Italians not only
ftopped the Austrian Marshal Boreo-
fich, but hurled the Austrians backward
kver tho Piave with enormous losses.
The consequences of the Austrian de-
5eat at the Plave were immense. IL
fhattered Austrian morale. Germany
perceived that Austria could no longer
pc counted upon for help. Ludendorff
aid OF the rout at the Piave that 1T
eeply saddened and disturbed the Ger
nan High Command" And IL was Djaz.
n November 4, 1918. who Informed the
Forld in communique of classic clear
ess and eloquence that Austria had
urrondered
OF Diaz's personality II has been writ
en that, although he Is not tall. his fig
re stands out as particularly soldierlv.
e Is an untlring worker who expected
o more from his soldiers than he was
rillng to perform himself lie Is a
IAN of few words. stern In the perform
nce OF duty, rarely smiling, but his SOL
ers. although fearing him. are said 20
,ve him because he knew how to soften
he power OF look or word with kind
oppression or pleasant smile.
The New York herald., 1921-10-18
THEATRE ROBBED OF $4,000.
Night Waterman bound Five
Hours Before Discovery.

SYRACUSE, Oct. 17.-After binding and
gagging Nicholas A. Marte. night
watchman, armed robbers early this
morning rifled the safe OF the Strand
Theatre and made away with $4,000.
Marte was found this morning at 10
o'clock by a mail carrier who entered
the theatre office to deliver mail. He
had been bound and gagged for more
than five hours, he explained. and was
on the verge of exhaustion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
IRON PRODUCTION NOW
 AND IN JULY

On July 1 there were five active blast fur naces in Alabama, four of the Tennessee com pany producing basic metal for the company's steel mills and one of another concern produc- ing MeSchant iron for the trade.
 Today there are dozen furnaces in blas.. They the Tennessee company's four six of other concerns producing merchant foundry iron and two producing charcoal iron.
 On January the Hattie Ensley stack of the Sloss-Sheffield company at Sheffield will be making pig iron and raising the total of active stacks at that time to thirteen. This is hun dred and sixty per cent increase over furnace operation six months ago.
 The outstanding feature is that now produc- tion is increasing whife at this time last year the shutting down of furnaces recognized as in- evitable. It is all the difference in the world
 The iron made by Alabama furnaces is melted in foundres of the south, principally right here in the Birmingham district. It is fortunate for the district that it has these local melters at time when excessive freight rates shut out much of what is usually Alabama consuming territory.
 The kind of diversified industry which Bir- mingham needs most is that which consumes the aEpduct af its blast furnaces and steel mills. The rail mill, car works, structural and wire draw ing mills and the pipe shops have been the dis trict's industrial salvation
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23

 just how great an asset they have in the athletic club. It not only provides entertainment for lovers of athletics but it is helping to increase the physical stamina of young and old men by giving them the means to take exercise in ways best suited to their needs.
 The enormous crowds which attend football and baseball games, not to mention many other forms of sport, show the nations keen interest in athletics, but not enough Americans avail themselves of opportunities to harden their own muscles and "get new lease on life" An hour or two day in gymnasium, or a plunge into a swimming pool will pay dividends in quick ened health and renewed vigor. When there is well equipped athletic club at their doors, they have only themselves to blame if they fail to use it and give it the support it deserves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
THOSE PosTsCRIPTs

T guess you have read of the man who or dered axe handle of mail order house ard added a postscript telling them not to send it as he found the desired article at home," said Paoli Smith. "Wel, the other day the Cham Der of Commerce received reply to letter ask ing for information with regard to certain matter.
 "The writer responded promptly and said he was glad to enclose memorandum giving the information. He, however, added a postscript expressing regret that his secretary had forgotten to enclose the memorandum.
 "The human mind plays funny pranks some times does it not?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
CAN PUSH ISSUE FOR CITY

''With just little insstence the part of buyers of products in Birmingham the issue can sometimes be pushed for the direct benefit of the city," says A. R. Redburn, who was for merly of the Yellow Taxicab Go. in Chicago.
 My concern does considerable auto painting and after I refused to purchase paint from salesman who did not have distributor in the city, it wasn't long until that firm had local wholesaler designated distributor despite the fact that the salesman said it couldn't be done
 q got the paint I wanted at a satisfactory price and the wholesaler had chance to reap some benefit. Put this plan into operation and Birmingham will grow
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
A BRIGHTER PROSPECT THAN A YEAR AGO

The army of more or less unemployed men and women in January, 1921, was estimated at 5000 ,00o to 5000, ,000. Secretary Hoover re- ports that this number has been reduced to 2,5o0000. What is better is the continuous in- crease in employment that has been reported for the past few months.
 The distinguishing difference between the waning days of 1920 and those of 1921 is that in the former the country was preparing for de- pression, knowing it to be at hand, whereas, since July 1, even though recovery has not been complete, the trend has been in the right direc- tion.
 This time last year money was tight and dis count rates were high. Money is much easier now and discount rates are lower. Good securi- ties are being floated at lower rates of interest. There is more elasticity everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
STATE PORT AID POPULAR
 INLOUISIANA

New Orleans and the state of Louisiana are so satisfied with the development of that port through extension of state aid that the expend- iture is continuous one. The port commission will receive bids for the purchase of $6,0OO, 900 of bonds, of which S2,500,O00 will go toward completion of the industrial canal and the re- mainder will be used for general improvements on the water front.
 Earnings of the port have more than justi- fled the investment Net earnings of the va rious departments during the past year were $679,45 which is more than per cent on $10,OO0,000.
 What Louisiana has done for the port of New Orleans, Alabama should do for the port at Mo bile. This will be possible if the port aid amend ment is adopted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
NEXT

From the American Legion Weekly.
 'Yes, sir,' said the big Irishman reminiscent ly q should say personally acquainted with General Pershing. I was lyin' back of the breastworks pumpin' lead into the jarries one day whenI heard the chuggin' of big motor. Then came a voice sayin' Hi, you there, with the deadly aim, what's your name? Hogan, sir says I, recognizing Pershing. Whats your first name?' Pat, sir Well, Pat, you better go home; you're killin' too many men. It's slaughter Very good, general says I. And by the way, Pat, don't call me general; call me John"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
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JAPAN'S BIRTH RATE

From the New Republic.
 The history of occidental industrialism indi- cates quite clearly that an unrestricted increase in population is passing phase in social de- velopment The change from the self-sufficing rural and village economy to modern industrial ism accelerate an increase in population, so long as rural standards of living and habits of life hang over. But sooner later the standards and habits of the population change, and the birth rate declines We need not finger over the figures which are accessible to any one who cares to glance at standard work vital sta tistics. It was marked enough to reduce the birth rate by one-sixth in Prussia and by one quarter in England in the 30 years froM 1880 to 1910. The same forces are operating in Ja- pan, and may be expected to operate more promptly and efficacously because there is no religious ban upon the use of knowledge per taining to birth control.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
HAVE coMMENDABLE SPIRIT

"The spirit of the Ensley realtors since they joined the Birmingham Real Estate Board has been commendable," says Jerome Tucker, presi- dent of the local board
 'It is mighty fine thing for the various sec tions of Greater Birmingham to be linked to- gether. The Birmingham board realized when they invited Ensley real estate men to become members that some dispensation would have to be made on both sides
 ''I believe the Birmingham board did rather unusual thing when it altered it's bylaws and gave the Ensley members full voting power in the organization, with the Ensey Real Estate Board maintaining its own distinct identity"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
JOYFUL HYsTERICs

q had heard of the mysteries of joy" said E. o. Looney, "but never witnessed them but once. It was a narrowing experience for while.
 "It was in western city. I found woman's reticule and on examining the contents dis covered $1,80o in crisp bills. Memoranda in the reticue lead to identification of the woman and her address. I went to the house, which was an unpretentious home, rang the bell and was admitted by sad-eyed little woman. handed her the bag and told her of the safety of the $1.800.
 The woman went into spasms She cried and was convulsed with nervous ebullitions over which she had no control. It was ten minutes before she sufficiently recovered herself to tell me that the $1, ,806 had just been collected on an insurance policy on her husbands life and that it was all the money she had. The reaction from despair to supreme joy on it's recovery was too much for her.p
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
 BADGERING THE DOWAGER

From Tid-Bits, London.
 When the D. Smythkinses got in the world little, Tim, their handy man, promoted to decayed dress suit and the title and emolu- ments of butler. In this capacity he had been taken severely to task by Mrs. D. Smythkins, Sl., for allowing some visitors who inquired for her sons wife to go away without having an- nounced the fact that she was at home.
 If this happens again, Tim, you must say, My mistress is out, but the dowager Mrs. Smythkins, is within. Please step inside she wound up. And Tim promised to obey.
 Long words, however, were not his strong point, and when few days later more visitors called, the word "dowager" refused to remain in his mind.
 My mistress is out, sir" he said, but the er-ah--the ovid badger is within. Pray step inside. Sure, ye needn't look surprised. 'Tis what she towld me to say herself"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
BAD DAY FOR JAIL

"There not many cases of violating the prohibition law at this time of the year as you might expect for holiday season." said H. N. Randall, evening warden at the city jail.
 During holiday seasons people sometimes imbibe more of the white lightning than is good for their well-being, but this year you would be surprised to the small number of arrests in the liquor cases
 q think that the number of arrests of all sorts ought to decrease during Christmas be- cause that is one day that don't think anyone would like to be confined to jail.''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
KIwANIANs IN SANTA ROLE

Every member of the Kiwanis club will have the chance to be an embryo Santa Claus Sat- urday afternoon" says Dr. J. A. Blue, local dentist.
 Despite the fact that we picked very busy afternoon, Saturday afternoon and the very day before Christmas, 1 believe the members will do their best to get away from business at least for few minutes and drop up to the Southern club for the Kiwanis Christmas tree.
 "I know that I'll be there My gift goes to a 9-year-old little girl, so 1 picked on doll for the present. There are enough Little Boy Blues at the Blue home to keep me busy Christmas day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-23
FREAK LEGISLATION

From the Ohio State Journal.
 Some enterprising and ambitious member of the city council of Kansas City sought fame and glory by having his name on an ordinance passed that prohibited any resident of that city from harboring vicious bees or permitting bees of any other nature and disposition to roam about the city. Just what neighborhood difference gave rise to the ordinance has not been made pub lie, neither has it been made clear why the city fathers wasted their'time in this bit of tomfool- cry At any rate the effort to banish the bees from the city is failure. The owner of hive of bees was arrested last summer and fined $50 for harboring vicious bee, the particular proof of viciousness being that one bee, on one marauding expedition, stung little girl five times in rapid succession. Of course the case was appealed on the ground that it was wholly impossible to identify particular bee and thereby fix ownership, that it was equally i'm. possible to determine if and when bee was vicious, and on the scientific claim that no honey bee was capable of inflicting five sep arate stings. The case turned in the review court on the scientific claim, the court listen ing gravely to numerous bee experts who in- sisted no bee could sting five times. The court said it was convinced and set aside the fine of the lower court and declared the ordinance void and of no effect. The trial of the case in the lower court required a couple of days, and more time was given to the in a higher court all because some immature law maker tried to do tomfool thing. And the courts had to listen to the case if it had some merit and reflected some real question of law and the public peace.