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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
SHOLEM AlEICHEM
CONCERT HERE DEC. 6

Unusual activities are being mani
tested in connection with the great
festival concert given by the Sholem
Aleichem Folk Shul, which concert
will take place December 6 at the
high school auditorium.
A special members meeting of the
organization took place Friday at
1877 Smith street at which a report
of the sale of tickets was made and
great enthusiasm was manifested
when the gratifying announcements
of the returns were made. The art
lists who will appear are Cantor Nj.
Hirsh-nan. tenor. and j. Pirozhnl-
koff, the concertino virtuoso. Only
the finest endorsements have come
to the local committee for the two
men. Cantor Hirshman is unsur-
passed in the Interpretation of Jew
ish folk music and especially well
rendered, ii is said. are his sacred
songs. OF Mr.. Prozhnikoff. the mas
ter of the concertino, the press here
and abroad have responded in great
praise. Word from Milan, Italy,
saws that the "concertino, played by
Sr. Pirozhnikoff, makes the mos
melodious impression. its effect is
wonderful" From France also the
virtuoso is highly praised and his
audiences in this country are partic-
ularly enthusiastic.
The committee here admonishes
the public to take advantage of this
concert. it being possible that this
duo may never be heard here again.
1t is expected that a large New
Brunswick delegation will be pres
ent. the Arbiter Ring of that city
having sold numerous tickets for the
occasion.
Financial cce is practically
assured and the ensemble including
several other artists from New York
insures a musical treat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
PARENTS TO SEE FLAG
AT SCHOOL TOMORROW

TOTTENVILLE, Nov. 29:-An
opportunity will be given parents
and friends to see the flag presented
by the Republic of France to Public
School No. 2, Richmond Valley, at
the school tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock when exercises appropriate
to the occasion will be given. Miss
Ava Butler. principal in charge at
the school, has arranged the pro-
gram for the afternoon hat will in
clude vocal and instrumental selec-
lions and recitations by the children.
= The flag was presented to the
lchool recently at a reception given
IN honor of Marshal Foch at the
Seventh Regiment Arnory, Manha.-
tan, for the school having the high
est percentage pei capita for funds
collected for the restoration OF the
schools in France. The flag is priced
highly by the school and the princi-
pal in charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
MRS. DOBSON HON0RED
AT SEWAREN EVENT

SEWAREN, Nov. 29:-Mrs. NJ.
NJ. Dobson, of Liverpool, England,
was given a delightful surprise party
yesterday afternoon by a number OF
the local ladies whom she has met
since coming to visit her son, H.. II.
Dobson, of Holton street. Mrs.
Dobson expects to sail for England
on December 10 and this party wai
arranged as a farewell event. Mrs
Dobson is a finished musician and
her ability and the charming man.
ner in which she delighted many OF
the groups of women assembled on
various occasions has made her a
general favorite.
The party yesterday was planned
by Mrs. j. II. Love and Mrs. A. A.
Quinn and was held at THE Colo
niaI' in Mrs. c. NJ. Cooper's spacious
living room
Those present included Mrs. NJ.
NJ. Dobson, Mrs. A. A. Quinn, Mrs.
II. III. Dobson, Mrs. +. NJ. Shock,
Mrs. Rankin, Mrs. Harry Martin,
Mrs. w. H. Tombs. Mrs. L. H.
Brown, Mrs. Charles Wiswall, Miss
Florence Perry, Miss Marian Love.
Mrs. J. +. Ryan, Mrs. J.. H.. Love.
Mrs. c. NJ. Cooper, Mrs. F. II. Tur-
ner. Mrs. w. +. Turner, Mrs J.. w.
aIthf MS L. ~ PoOh oAi'A
Mrs. A. +. Sofield of Elizabeth, Mrs.
James Hardiman of Roselle, Mrs. s.
b. Gilhuly, of Newark.
A delightful informal program
was enjoyed. Mrs. Charles Wiswall
singing several selections and Mrs.
Ferguson recited. Then Mrs. Love
in the name of those present and
several other friends unable to be
there. presented Mrs. Dobson with a
beautiful gold wrist watch. Mrs.
Dobson was completely surprised
and expressed her appreciation most
gracefully. When she recovered her
composure sufficiently she played
several selections on the piano in n
most finished and skillful manner.
Refreshments were then served
and a social time enjoyed.
The names of those presenting the
watch were suitably inscribed on a
card on which a clever pen and ink
sketch showing an ocean liner with
bon voyage" as its message was
presented to Mrs. Dobson. This was
the handiwork of Victor Love.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
Missions Received Big Fund

NEW YORK. Nov. 29:-Almost
five and one half million dollars
were received by the Board of For
eign Missions of the Methodist Epis-
copal church during the fiscal year
of 1921. according to the report OF
the DR.. George NJ. Fowles,
of New York. at the annual meeting
of the board here today.
DIR. Fowles in his report stated
that the total receipts for the fiscal
year 1921 were $5,409. 912.31; that
the Centenary funds amounted 20
S5,253.052.19 and that in addition
the board has received from annuity
gifts. legacies, interests in perma-
nent funds and other miscellaneous
sources S156,S60.02.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
HEARING IN AUTO CASE
Will BE HELD TOMORROW

TOTTENVILLE, Nov. 29.-The
hearing of John w. Scherb, of Am
boy read, Tottenville, arrested in
connection with the theft of an auto
mobile belonging to Mrs. Anna Put
nam of Arthur Kill road. is sched-
uled to. come up in the second dis
trict court tomorrow. Scherb who
was arrested by Detective Sergeant
Schley after his return from Phila-
delphia, where he said he became
stranded when he quit George Dewey
Morehcuse, of South Denis. N. j.,
formerly of Tottenville. who is also
arrested in connection with the theft
OF the machine. Morehouse is locked
up in the Cape May county Jail at
Cape May. N. j., aud will be brought
back to Staten Island to stand trial.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
TAKE DR|SCOLL
TO PATERSON
Man Who Ran Away With
Girl is Wanted in
That City

Philip f. Driscoll, the local man
arrested in Newark Sunday after
noon charged with forgery and also
with Turing a sixteen-year-old girl
away from her home in Butler, was
turned over to the police authorities
of Paterson last night after his ar
raignment before Recorder Harold
E.. Pickersgill at the session of the
police court. He is wanted there to
answer for serious charges made by
Mrs. Kate Scribner, the mother of
Helen Scribner, the girl he is ac-
cused of inducing to leave her home.
Although he was turned over 10
Paterson and departed in the GUS
tody OF Detective William Drew the
Perth Amboy police still retain a
hold on Driscoll. The man is ac-
cused of forging two checks for $50
each and cashing them at stores in
this city. He vas sent to Paterson
to be tried on the more serious ac-
cusation with the understanding that
in case the authorities there did not
desire to hold him he would be re-
turned to Perth Amboy to answer
for the alleged check forgery.
Driscoll was arrested in Newark
Sunday afternoon by Lieutenant
Joseph Gutowski, while the latter
was walking the streets in search
of Driscoll's car. The man drove
past Gutowski as he was standing
on a street corner and the detec-
tive immediately jumped on the
running board of the machine and
placed his man under arrest. The
girl with whom Driscoll disap-
peared last Tuesday night is de-
clared to have returned home on
Saturday night. She was not with
Driscoll when he was taken into
custody, but some clothing said to
belong to her was found in a bag
by Oriscoll.
Arrangements for restitution of
the amounts of the forged checks
have been made with the proprie-
tors of the two stores where the
was obtained. Attorney John
A. Delaney represents Driscoll.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29

ELIZABETH. Nov. 29.-St. George
avenue, from Chestnut street, Ro-
selle. into Railway, will be open for
traffic within two weeks, City En-
gineer Thomas f. Collins said today.
The thoroughfare is being rebuilt
over the entire four miles by the
State Highway Commission. of which
he Is a member.
Contractors are to continue work
on the portion from Chestnut street.
Roselle, to Elizabeth and will finish
late in January II the weather does
not become too severe. In that event
work will be stopped until spring.
Mr.. Collins said.
When he highway is opened be-
tween Roselle and Railway. West
Grand street will be used here as a
detour for Railway avenue to Ro-
selle. Edgar road will continue open
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
Lower Fare Aids Trolley Co.

HARTFORD, Conn, Nov. ~
Figures on the second week OF the
dve-cent trolley fare test in Norwalk,
have been submitted to the Public
Utilities Commission by President
Storrs Of the Connecticut COMPANY
They show an increase in the number
OF passengers carried. compared with
the first week of the lowered fare.
The number OF passengers carried
on Norwalk trolleys in the second
week was s1.451 as against 56.SSi'
the first week. President Storrs re-
ported.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
EXPERIENCE SOCIAL
AT BETHEL TONIGHT

TOTTENVILLE. Nov. 29-An ex.
perience social and entertainment
will be given by the missionary
department of the Epworth League
of a Bethel Methodist Episcopal
church tonight at 8 o'clock in the
lecture room of the church. The
proceeds are for the support of
Simon Peter" the native preacher
in India, who Is the representative
of the Bethel Epworth League IN
the foreign field. An excellent
program is promised that will in
clude a sketch and musical selec-
tons.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
.b|LL0PP HOUSE
PRESERVATION
Philemon Society Hears Fa.
vorabIe Reports of Other
Organizations in Matter

TOTTENVILLE, Nov. 29.-The
preservation of the historical Billopp
House situated on the shores of Rar-
itan Bay and Staten Island sound is
uppermost in the minds of the mem
bers of the Philemon Literary and
Historical Society. This has been
made more so since the visit of the
Staten Island Chamber of Commerce
to the famous old mansion some
weeks ago when that organization
headed by Cornelius G.. Koff, the
president. is now taking an active
part in having the building taken
" by the city Of New York for
historical purposes in view of the
fact of the boulevard being extended
to that place.
The Staten Island Civic League at
it's recent meeting also took up the
matter after it had been presented by
Miss Laura b. Yetman, a member
of the society.
Miss Yetman at the meeting of the
Gociety yesterday afternoon at the
Masonic temple, presented her re-
port to the members which shows
favorable action will be taken by the
civic league in the matter. Miss Elsa
T.. Evans, president of the society,
who is also a member of the Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution, is
urging upon the mayor and other
city officials the necessity of the pre-
servation of the old mansion n to
restore it to it's former state. Miss
Evans read a brief story before the
members of the society yesterday
with regard to a will made in Eng
land in 1924 by one of the descend
ants of the Billopps as to how the
house would be left and what should
be left into it at hat time. The
story was full of interest to all espe-
cially at this time. The name OF
Evans appears sc many times In
connection with the old house that
Miss Evans believes that her ances-
tors were connected with its history.
Miss Evans also read a short story
with regard to the disarmament
question now being taken up at the
conference of nations at Washington.
The other part of the program for
The meeting included a paper by Mrs.
Henry Albro on Italy Since 1870"
and Mrs. Violet b.. Smith, read a
paper on The Partition of Africa
Mrs. Harry Frey sang two selec-
fions. The first was "A June Morn
ing" by Charles Willeby, and the
other was a Love Song" by STAN
ton. The program for the next
meeting on Monday, December IL.
Will be on the Far East.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
BIG LEGION EVENTS PLANNED
BY SOUTH AMB0Y POST

SOUTH AMBOY. Nov. 2s-Luks
a. Lovely Post. No. 81, American Lee
eion. will meet in the rooms Of theii
new home tonight. Plans for various
entertainments have been drawn NJ
by the post entertainment officer
N. Lee Stults. who expects TO re-
plenish the post finances before the
winter is over.
With the election Of officers to aci
for the new year at hand many havs
expressed their intentions Of seekinE
places on tha sta1. The entire mem
bership have the interest Of the posi-
at heart and the selection OF men &c
lead the boys will not be a hare
matter. Plans are being made 70
2 huge minstrel show.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
ACTION ON SPEEDING

FREEHOLD, Nov. ga cam
paign started a few days ago to stop
the speeding of automobiles on
Freehold's newly paved streets has
resulted in summonses being issued
for twenty-nine autoists to appear
before Borough Recorder Harold
McDermott and up to last night
eleven of the number have appear
ed on schedule and paid fines of IS
and costs or sc each. The mayor
and councilmen became alarmed al
the great increase in speeding since
the paving was laid and. as it seem
ed to increase. both in numbers
and speed each day. it was decided
that steps should be taken to pro-
tect life before some one was kill
ed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
SCULLY DANGEROUSLY ILL

SOUTH AMBOY. Nov. 2g.-Mayor
Thomas J. Scully is suffering from a
relapse and is very 81 at his home
in this city. Omc!aI papers pertain
ing to the city could not be signed
yesterday when tent 20 the 5ouse and
a statement from one of the mem
bers OF the family last night. told
Of the mayor being in a serious con-
dition.
Reports that the mayor was dan
gerossIy III several DAYS 2 were
unfounded. although Mr.. Scully was
confined to his bed. At that time
Mr.. Scully was able 70 make tele-
phone calls TO his near friends.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
STATE NEWS

TRENTON, Nov. ga verdict of
the Elizabeth District Court. refus-
ing to Gus Povlas the possession Of
goods which he bought at a con-
stables sale under execution Of a
judgmen. he held against Nicholas
Speriden. has been reversed by the
supreme court here. and a new trial
ordered. Povlas' claim to the goods
was held by the lower court to be
ousted BY a prior chattel mortgage,
but the suprem > court holds that the
mortgage was defective, and could
not stand in his way
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
BIRTHS

4 son. William John, 70 Mr.. anc
Mrs. John O'Buck. of Penn stree
November 20.
A daughter. Katherine Elizabeth
n Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Ellis. OF
High street. November 20.
A son. Thomas Leonard, TO MI
and Mrs. Thomas Connors. OF Comp.
ton avenue. November "a.
A daughter. Madelle Louise, II
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Horner. OF Brace
avenue November %.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29

ATLANTIC CITY, Nov. 20
Claiming hat both political parties
are disregarding the provisions of
the state law which directs prefer
ence to a veterans seeking civil
service or other jobs. the Atlantic
County Allied Council of the Ameri-
a Legion has made official protest.
laying particular stress IN the cleo
ton he ar1 appointments. Copies of
the resolution Will be sent to the
chairman of the Democratic and Re-
publican county committees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29

MELVILLE. Nov. 2e.-Charged
with threatening Robert Stiles when
ordered off of posted lands. Asa B..
Hughes. a hunter. of Menhaden. was
arraigned before Justice Sockell and
held under $500 bail TO keep the
peace.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29

tAPE MAY, Nov. 29.-TWenty
hocks of wild geese have flown vel
this city today on their fight south.
some OF the hocks had as many as
sky geese in them.
Old inhabitants here say that the
zig fight Of geese is a sure sign Of a
run of cold weather. John Mecray. a
merchant of thi city, killed seven Of
the geese and they are in first class
condition.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29

and traffic may go on that thorough
fare to Wood avenue, Linden, and
then over to the finished portion Ct
st. George avenue in to Railway.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-09
Japan Sees Need of Chance,

In consequence of the ever-increas- ing magnitude of Japan's economic re- lationship with foreign nations it has been found that the Japanese system of weights and measures, which is a relic of the feudal regime, gives rise to considerable difficulty and incon- venience in trade because of it's total difference from any accepted system of the world measurements. Accord ingly, the question of radical reforma- tion of the existing system has long been considered. It is now reported that after careful consideration of the subject by commission, which was established in the department of agriculture and commerce for that pur- pose, the authorities concerned have reached a decision that the French metric system should be universally adopted.-East and West News.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-09
She Knew,

A class of girls was going over the story of Solomon and the teach CT asked: "Who was the great queen who travelled so many miles to see the king"
 There was no response, so the teacher went on: You surely must know; the name begins with an S."
 At this hint small hand was raised. "I know" said its owner; "the queen of spades" "- Grand Rapids News
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-09

When food gives you distress you ieed a dose of Prickly Ash Bitters to elieve the stomach and help diges- ion. It is a mans remedy for the iver and bowels. Price SIPS per bot tie. Florence Drug Company, Spec ial Agents.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-09
0KLAH0MAN KILLS TWO POLICE; DIES
(By the Associated Press)

Toledo, Ohio, June 9-Thomas Kelley of Oklahoma was killed by police this morning after a battle of two hours. Kelly fled from police and barricaded himself in house. He killed two policemen before machine guns and bombs were used to dislodge him.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-09
AMERICANS LOSE OUT
 IN BRITISH TOURNEY
(By the Associated Press)

Glen Eagle, Scotland, June g. All American entrants in the profess sional open golf tournament were eliminated today when Walter Ha- gan of Detroit, was deefated in the second round of his match. Hagan was the last of the American entrants to stay in the running.
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-09


 The Story of Our States By JONATHAN BRACE XLI.-IDAHO - THE year
 ,: ':::: ::: <: ,: ;: ;: : ]: : /Ss 1ns SEM l 1889 saw XN1aTW<SN"M the stars in lfeol&Ss f&AAN our flag in- NAM RSN,SSSI crease from W$NSNEZSN thirty-eight to N y forty-two, for four states were added to the Union in that year. In 1890 two more states were admitted, the first of which was Idaho, so that during these two years the manufacturer must have been kept busy turn ing out new flags with the prop CT number of stars. Idaho is very mountainous and the name Is derived from the Shoshone Indian word meaning "gem of mountains" The first white explorers were undoubtedly Lewis and Clark on their memorable trip in 1SO4-5. Idaho was part of Oregon territory, which was jointly oc- cupied by British and Americans until the Treaty of 1S46 definite ly turned over to the United States the country south of the 49th parallel. In 1863 Idaho was organized as a territory, with an area three times the size of the present state, as it in- cluded Montana and, part of Wyoming. The next year Mon- tana was set off for a territory by itself, and in 1868 Wyoming was organized so that in 1890 when Idaho was admitted as the fOrty-third state of the Un- ion, It's area was reduced to s. 8SS square miles. Even so it ranks as the eleventh state in size.
 The rapid settlement of Idaho was due to the discovery of gold, the same cause which so rapidly built up the adjacent states. It was in 1882 that gold was found at Occur d'Alene in the northern part of the state, and miners i'm mediately flocked to the state in great numbers. There was serious labor trou- ble in the Occur d'Alene sec tion in 1892 and again in 1899, when martial law was estab- lished until peace between the miners and mine owners was effected.
 : Idaho is fifth from the end in :: the list of states according to : population, and accordingly has l but four presidential electors. {; But the state is developing rap ; Idly.
 ! Co by Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate)
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-09

] The Story of ] Our States By JONATHAN BRACE XLIII.-WYOMINC
 : ]: ; <: ] ] < !: ]. X < < <: !; !: e3( AHI&NMN or of being El ISN the first state X.A to grant equal WEsZN litical >s S% rights to women. In fact when congress, in 1868. created the Territory of Wyoming from parts of Dakota, Utah and Idaho, a constitution was adopted which gave women the right to vote.
 There were rumors of early |; Spanish explorations in Wyoming but they seem unfounded by fact. Probably the first white men to visit this part of the ! country were Sieur de la Veren- deze. and his sons who passed i through this region in 174S in /! search of locations for trading |; posts. In 1894 the Yellowstone |; was first visited by hunters, al- ; though the fame of its scenic ! beauty was not given much ere ? dence until 1870 and 1t was set ! aside as federal reserve in ; 1872.
 !: The first permanent fort in /: wyoming was erected in 1884 <; where the Laramie river flows :: into the Platte. Later when the I; stream of immigrants passed !; through this region on their way l to the California gold fields a :; string of forts were erected /: along the Oregon Trail to pro- {: tect the travellers from attacks : by the hostile Sioux Indians. !! Through Wyoming went not l: only the Oregon Trail, which :: was opened up by Lieutenant ! Fremont and his guide, Kit Car ': son, in 1S42, but also the Salt |! Lake Trail. Along these routes many travellers crossed Wyo- i: ming, but few stopped and set ; tied there as the country was : the most arid of all our states. ': The discovery of gold in 1867 !; led to the founding of South |! Pass City and in the same year !: Cheyenne was laid out by the 1. Union Pacific Railroad company. !: Wyoming became the forty . fourth state of the Union in 1890 and is eighth in size with an . area of 979l4 square miles.
 !. co by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate)
The log cabin Democrat., 1921-06-09

Legal banks for sale at this office.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1921-07-21
La Reforma Radical de la Ley de Prohibicion
]. Parece lnfTiif1erte en- Washington
Protestant Europa por Ia confscacon de vos lcofes
de sus barcos en- puertos amei cancs

wiSay i sinGs GcncrosoS. diffcilmente
pncde :Eoaeerse. FL asunto esta llenO
de p3Sib;lidadcs peligroSas. FL hnicO
lemcdio possible es una cnmienda prom
Ia. en- el congreso. de la ley FolStead
Cast todas las delegaconcs diploma
ticas Gc Washington han despachadO
caIlpgramas De ad,non.ci6n a srS 60
b.e.nos ra>pcctivos. detailaEd" las
prolabilidade> confiscaior.as Y pilien-
do iliStluccioites Due II Eo dudario. no
50 !Iar;I:i cs2e.'af y ~erin conlrmadas
con LotAs de pr0tcSta dirig.iaS Il La
sccrttar,a Gc L.stado.
El Imparcial. (San Juan, P.R.) 1918-197?, 1921-07-21
(Por ". II. Atkinso

Washington. julio S.-Circlilan hoy
en- Washington, rumores de los cua-
les Sc deduce que es probable que la
ley Volstead sea catlsa de nuevas di-
ficultades para este pals; pero difficult
tades de caracter International. Es
muy probable que la secretarfa dc Es-
tado Sc yea asedada de prOtestas de
las potencils extranjeras. motiyadas
p0r. el registfo de barcos de sus ban
deras la cunfiscaci0n de los licores
con que eSt6il proviStas las b0degas
de las emlnrcaci0neS por parte dc los
Estados UnidGs.
Perfectamente conscientes de los pc
ligros que el asunto implica, los fun
cionarios del departamento de Hacien
da, prosiguen la preparation de re-
glamentaciones que bien pueden caer
como bombas Gle dinamita entire los
pafses extranjeros. Los barcos de ma
trfcula extranjera que lleven licores
Il bordO v entren en- aguas territorial
les americanas, correran ell riesgo de
yer eonfiscadas sus existencas alcO-
h0lieas por los agentes del gobierno
lie los EstadOs Unidos.
FL Procurador General, Mr.. Daugh-
erty, declare hoy que. solamente tiene
ante ST una actitmd possible: la inter-
pretaci6n exacta de la Ley Volstead.
cuya letra prohibe, de un mOdo claro
~ terminante, Ia entrada a puertos
americanos dc bajales cargados con
licores en- ruta para puntos extranje-
ros, afn cuando Ia escala aquf sea