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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-05-06
REGION OF SUDDEN FLOODS
In Australia Meteorological Has Little
Time to Warn of Impending
Cloudbursts.

In this country-One speaks OF 1t In
a general way, for distances are reck-
oned by hundreds Of miles-the infor-
nation gathered by the ~meteorologist
does not circulate. Floods come there
out Of a clear sky. 1t Is nc uncommon
thing for a flood to be tearing down
the bed of what looks like an ancient
river, where there Is nc sign of rain
and it is known that no rain has fallen
in the ares for years. The man with a
h%ighly-tuned imagination would be
scared to find the bed of the river NOV
ing. From above, the debris of timber,
grass and other accumulatiOns is to
be seen steadily approaching.
There is no apparent reason for the
movement, no sign Of water pressure
at the back of the travelling waste. But
the pressure is there. 1t may be miles
behind and pushing miles Of debris
before it. Rain has fallen in the far
north, and the water is flooding the
country south.
A few hundred miles from Lake
Eyre there were to be seen. after n
of these sudden fioodings of the area,
cattle hung up in the forks OF trees,
horses dead In the fallen timber, and
here and there portions of the gear
of drovers or packhorse travellers
that had been swept away before the
men had time to get 1t to safe ground.
One of the mysteries of the coun-
try was the total disappearance OF
a wagon team with the wagon and
its load of goods travelling north. The
teamster had camped in the bed of
the creek, as was demonstrated by
the tracks Of his wagon. which went
in, but did not go out. 1t was ac-
copied that he was caught by h
flood. perhaps while asleep at night.
and the whole outfit was washed away.
At rate it was never e again.
Sydney (A%ustralia) Times.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-05-06
BOY KILLED BY TRAIN

William T. Kershner, ten year-Old son
of William S. Kershner, of Ashland, was
killed on Thursday night of last week by
the north bound Wildwood express on
the Pennsylvania railroad at Ashland,
near Haddonield.
The boy WIS returning from a store
carrying a bottle of milk and throwing
stones as he walked along the railroad
tracks.
Some companions shouted, but he evil
IDENTIFY did not hear, for he was struck
and hurled $50 feet.
The train was stopped but it was
found hat the boy was dead, his skull
being fractured and every bone in his
body being broken. Coroner Bardsley,
after an investigation, decided that an
inquest was Unnecessary.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-05-06
EXAMINATION FOR POST
MASTER AT ANGLESEA

To fill the vacancy in the position Of
postmaster at Anglesea, N. j., the United
States Civil Service Commission has an
nounced, at the request Of the Postmas-
ter General, an open competitive exam
alton to be held on May l8, 1921, at
Wildwood. This office has an annual
compensation Of $1,000. To be eligible
for the examination an applicant must be
a citizen of the United States, must ac-
tually reside within the delivery of the
post office in which the vacancy exists,
must have so resided for at least two
years next preceding the date the present
vacancy occurred, must be in good physi-
cal condition and must not be less than
Il nor more than 65 years of age.
While the Civil Service Commission is
charged with the duty of testing appli-
Giants for positions Of postmaster at Of
fees of this class, such positions are not
classified under the Civil Service law, be-
ing filled through nomination by the
President for the confirmation Of the Sen
ate. However, the President is using the
Civil Service machinery for the purpose
of selecting nominees, and issued an ex-
ecutive order on March 81, 1917, which
was amended October 8, 1920, providing
for such procedure.
Competitors will be examined in the
subjects of arithmetic, and accounts,
with a weight of 80 per cent; penmanship
10 per cent; letter writing, rs per cent,
and business training and experience, IS
per cent. The subject of business train
ing and experience will be rated on the
applicants sworn statements in his ap-
plication, supplemented by careful in.
quiry by the Civil Service Commission.
The examination papers of the COM
petitors and the evidence obtained
through inquiry by the Civil Service
Commission will be considered by
trained examiners and their judgment
will be expressed in percentage ratings.
The result of the examination will be
referred to the post office department
for its action in accordance with the
Presidents order. The Postmaster
General is required by the order to SUBJ
nit to the president the name of the
highest eligible to fill the vacancy un-
less it is established hat the character
or residence of such applicant disqual-
iies him for appointment.
Full information and application
blanks may be obtained at the post
office in which the vacancy exists or
from the United States Civil Service
Commission, Washington, d. c.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-05-06
WILL RETURN FROM
FLORIDA

We are in receipt of a post card from
Miss Florence E. Funck, daughter Of
John C. Funck, the Oak avenue mer-
chant which says:
St. Petersburg, April %, 1921.
Gentlemen:
Please hold paper in Wildwood as
we will soon be returning. Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas McCooley, William Me-
Cooley and Florence E. Funck will
leave St. Petersburg April 3Oth for jack
sonville. Will sail from Jacksonville
May 5th for New York, from where we
will motor to Wildwood, stopping at
Trenton, Philadelphia and Paulsboro
en- route, arriving in Wildwood about
May 18th.
Yours truly,
Florence E. Funck.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-05-06
o ASSEMBLYMAN
SAYS SENATE is SLICK
DR.. Alexander Won Fame in Trenton
With Civil Rights Bill

DR.. Walter G.. Alexander, Of Orange,
bly, delegation, would not be averse to
serving another term in the Assembly
if he could get it,. The expectation is
that he will run for a denomination next
September in Essex county.
Alexander won some fame this ses-
sion by fathering the bill that is ex-
pected to insure to negroes civil rights
in hotels and and other
public places. Governor Edwards has
signed this bill.
Alexander introduced just -four bills
and one of these, the civil rights bill,
passed the Legislature and became a
law. His other bills were these:
Assembly No. 40, prohibiting the lin.
itation of the number of apprentices;
Assembly No. 453, prohibiting the or
ganization of any Ku Klux Klan in New
Jersey; Assembly No. us, providing a
fee of one dollar for each duplicate of a
waiver for a resident or nonresident de-
cedent granted by the State Comptrol-
ACA. AsoCnlDlyHudH AlcAduucIs WHICH,
asked what he thought about his exper-
fence as a legislator, said:
Il have learned a lot. In fact l think
this place down here is a regular uni
versity. | have been especially inter-
ested in the Senate. | have seen some
remarkable sickness displayed by the
New Jersey Senate. The methods that
rule in the Senate at times are an eye
opener. 1t has been worth a lot Of
time in the way of experience to note
the way a bill can be showed from
pillar to post in the Senate. 1t has also
been worth while to note the way the
buck is passed.
"As regards bossism, l have not seen
much of that in as far as the Essex del
egation is concerned. l think all of us
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-05-06
NEW BOARDWALK STORES

Contractor Rufus. P. Hays is putting
mn five store rooms, each Is feet front,
with a depth of 20 feet, on the north
side of the Cedar avenue approach to
the boardwalk adjoining CARL & Har-
ris' bath houses. These business places
are being constructed for A. ]. billiard
and Ralph CARL, partners in this invest
ment. Mr.. billiard is the lessee of the
Casino Auditorium and the Casino Ar
cade. As these proposed show rooms
are all rented in advance of their COM
pletion, it is a strong indication that the
demand for boardwalk space this year
will far exceed the supply. The same
may be said Of conditions in the city
proper. The building Of business blocks
has not kept pace with the ever increas-
ing demand here. This augurs well for
the future.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-05-06
The Engagement
of John Henry
By H. LOUIS

1@ 1921. by Mcclure Newspaper syndicate.)
Every youth in town, except John
Henry, had a girl. Some, like his fas-
chatting cousin, George Baker, had
more than one. Yet John Henry was
no woman hater. He was merely af-
ficted with so bad a case Of bashful-
ness that the very thought of asking a
girl If he might call was sufficient to
cause him to palpitate inwardly and
outwardly to mop his brow.
His only acquaintance with lovely
woman was through the medium of
books. In fact, so omnivorOus a reader
vas John Henry that he had exhausted
the Of his home town of
Hamden and had taken to spending his
evenings in Milford, the neighboring
community, which boosted a young
library of several thousand volumes.
1t was on his return from such an
expedition that John Henry was met
by his cousin George, who had been
calling on a Milford girl. Now, George
was not above twitting John Henry on
his ~guileless condition, and it was with
such an amiable intent in mind that he
slipped into the seat beside his cousin
on the Interurban trolley.
"Bet you been sparkling a girl, J.
H." he began. Then, as John Henry
maintained a silence meant to be dig
nifed: "And I'll wager she can't hold
a candle to the peach I've been to see!
Some girl, J. HIP he continued, and
proceeded along this line until their
destination was reached.
And here the matter might have
ended except for Georges parting shot
as their ways separated. when you
going to see your girl AGAIN."
That question was overheard by
John Henry's mother, approaching
down a side street on her way home
from her Wednesday Evening Sewing
circle. Not for worlds would she have
let her son know that she had learned
the real reason for his journeying to
Milford. But In her heart she was In
~ordinately pleased. Her John Henry
being like other boys and actually
calling on a girl! Well, her nephew
George would have to look out once
her boy got started! A sentiment
very maternal and proper.
Oddly enough there was the very
tiniest grain of truth in Georges &C
cusation. John Henry was not ex-
actly going to see a girl, but there
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-05-06
Quaint Legend Of Church Bells.

of the Il parish churches Of the
Isle of Jersey each possessed costly
bells. One of these churches sold its
bells to defray the expenses of the
troops In a long-drawn-out civil war.
The ship on which the %alienated bells
were being sent to France foundered
and all were lost. Ever since then,
the faithful declare, the bells ring
from the depths of the sea, the fisher
men ct St. Ouen's bay always ap-
preaching the waters edge to listen
for the sound which, if heard, pre-
vents them trusting themselves to set
sail. Similar traditions are connected
with Turnstall in Norfolk, Blackpool
and Birmingham, Sussex.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-05-06

The contract was awarded to the
Dorland Agency at s3,996.45 as per their
Schedule No. 2.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-05-06
AMkTNS

Never a Word Passed Between Them.
was a girl whom he was taking great
pleasure In seeing. Not every night
not, for instance, the night that he
had met George--but very frequently
John Henry found on his arrival in
the one small reading room of the
library an occupant at the table-a
slim, dusky-haired girl bent over a pile
Of books, pads and newly %sharpened
pencils.
Never a word passed between them,
hut sometimes one caught the glance
OF the other. There would be a little
blush on the girls part. a bit of self
consciousness on his, a quick dropping
6 two pairs of eyes. and intense abb
rhtion. She was very pretty.
Then enc evening after she had left,
John Henry found a notebook she had
cropped. Across it was written Ruth
lent" and as he held 1t, debating
whether to turn 1t over to the libra
rian, a picture fiuttered out from the
leaves. 1t was Of her, and on the back
ne saw that she had inscribed, Low
1rgly yours"
Quite absurdly, a wave Of Jealousy
swept over him. He decided to take
the picture home with him, rather thar
have it given to the person for whom
1t was intended, and that night, after
studying it fondly, he tucked 1t away
between his collars and handkerchiefs
In his bureau drawer.
1t was there his mother found 1t a
week later. The girlish face, with It's
sincere eyes, confirmed her opinion OF
her sons good taste. The lovingly
yours" on the back quite took her
breath away. Nice young girls with
faces like that did not give away their
pictures with affectionate superscr1p-
ton to casual masculine acquaintance
only to feminine friends or to their
oetrothed. Why. the idea! Jonn
Henry must be engaged Sine a
weakly down on the edge of the pea.
Then she rose, mopped her eyes, n
fastened. Internationally gloating, 10
share the secret with Ellen Baker
mother Of George.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-05-06

in that delegation have been about as
free as a man can be in the Legislature.
Nobody has given me any orders
and | have voted as l thought best. 1
voted for the anti-jitney bill because
our Essex delegation agreed upon that
measure as a happy compromise agree
able alike to the trolley company and
to the jitney men. 1t may be that 1
shall try to come back next year. 1
don't know yet"
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-05-06

NOW, II 1t had not been for George
Baker, his aunt might have discovered
her mistake. John Henry might have
come to his senses and returned the
picture, and George himself been
spared a blow. AS 1t was, George
worming out Of his mother the cause
OF his aunt's mysterious visit, let u
the information by degrees. John
Henry suddenly became an object of
romantic interest for the first time In
his life, liked the sensation, and began
TO wish his position was genuine.
1t was Ruth Kent, herself. unwit-
tingly, who brought things to a head.
one sunny afternoon, In the pursuit Of
subscriptions for a magazine, the pro-
ceeds of which were to assist her
through college, she rang the bell of
the house of John Henry,
that she was performing an act of des-
tiny.
For John Henry's mother, suddenly
confronting the original of the photo
graph in her sons bureau drawer, was
seized with a wish to be nice to her
future daughter-in-law, while not dis
closing to her, without her sons per-
mission, that she shared their secret.
Come in, my DEAR" she invited cor
daily. "Such a hot afternoon! And l
was just going to make myself some
lemonade. So much nicer to have COM
pany to share It'll"
Over the cold glasses Ruth told how
n wanted to earn a little money (for
her trousseau, of course, OWNED her
~listener), and how she was starting in
a place where she knew so few people.
At that point John Henry's step was
heard on the porch outside. His
mother excused herself and went to
meet him.
With loving hand on his arm, she
indicated the room she had just left.
"Iour-yOur fancee is in there, DEAR"
she told him and thrust him through
the doorway.
The veil may well be drawn over
what followed-John Henry's confu-
sion, his explanations, his apologies.
Enough to say that, ultimately, he was
fcrgiven-just in time, In fact, for John
Henry's mother to come In with an In
vitation to supper.
When much later Ruth went home
1t was In the company of John Henry,
who still had considerable to say to
her. Part of 1t ran as follows: Don't
! you think you had better wait a little
about going to college? You see you
are really the first girl I have ever
given a moments thought to, and I
assure you l am very serious In be-
lieving you are to be the only M
In fact, from now on, I hope to devote
my entire life to you" For a BASH
full amateur he was doing himself
proud.
And the girl on his arm was no
doubt much impressed, for she raised
her eyes to his with a look that said:
81 believe every word you utter, John
Henry!"
Perhaps George Baker, standing on
the corner waiting for the trolley
home, caught that look as they passed
him, too interested in each other to
observe him. At any rate he started
suddenly. $50 that is why she
wasn't at home" he said to himself
bitterly.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-05-06
IN ARKANSAS

We are in receipt of a postal card
dated Rogers, Ark, from Wesley L. Clay
ton, saying Evil be back very shortly.
This place has nothing on our own.
Kindest regards"
Mr.. Clayton owns the store block a,
Clenwood avenue and the boardwalk
and conducts the corner store himself.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1921-05-06

Musical instrument Supplies. Strings
for Violin, Banjo and Guitar. Victrola
Needles. Leedom's Pharmacy.-adv.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-24

Hrs. Louis F. Bohraus, and LITTLE
lighter Ruth, have gone to Rich
hid, Va, to SPEND Easter will
mother, Mrs. Anna NJ. Appich
Esrovc Avenue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-24
Richmond. Fredericksburg
and Potomac r. L.

South No! tn
New York Jacksonville
1885 a. m. ;. "a. c. ID ;. 1l.30 p. m.
Wash!ngton-R Richmond
7.57 Il. m. -. uocaD 49,. l1.h2 q. m.
New Understandable Florida
152 a. m. ;. a. c. L. $40 p. m
New York -Atlanta-Jackeonyille
93o q. m. :. (S. A. ID ;. 900 p. m.
Observation-Disclosures
kl0.50 n. III. ;. LocaD .kl.36 p. m.
washinGton-Ri Richmond
ll.+1 n. m. :. lExpress) ;. Els p. IN.
WashInSton-Qunnt
k3.12 p. m. ;. LocaD 6.33 p NIX
New York Aususta-Flo
sa2 p. m. ca; G. ID Slo p; m.
Washington-Atlant Birmingham
517 p. m. 80. IS a. L. go. II noon
Westinghouse Richmond
352 o. m. -. GocaD =. 1852 p m.
New York Tnmpa-st. Petersburg
SIT D. m. ;. IS. a. ID $50 a. m.
New york Jacksonville st. Petersburg
Washington -Wilmington-New Bern
9.47 D. m. . CA. c. L. ;. 100 q. N.
New York Florida
s.57 y. m. ;. CA. C. L. :. $40 q. m.
Washington-F Fredericksburg
5.2T D. m. 49,. IocaD sos q. m.
< Saturdays only
: week days. On Sundays S.37 p. m.
5. D. Shelton. Ticket Agent. Alexan-
dria, va, ]. p. Mordecai, Traffic Man
&, ger RichuDnd Va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-24

y r. Marshall Jones has re-
,Sed to his home in Prince street
atly improved after several
ks treatment at Emergency Hos
il, Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-24
sAYg MS, M3RstRIPEloNl I T
n Is pgWBRFUL 1NFDrEKcH !!
9 koVERs RHEINlAIIS

Mr.. james sH.fE Allen suffered for
wears witt, Arhedfnatis1n: Many times
this terrible disease left him helpless
and unable;to work.
He finally decided, after years OF
,easeless study, that no one can DO
free from rheumatism until the ac-
.umulated impurities, commonly cal
led uric acid deposits, were dissolved
in the joints and14museEes' ana s exspeli-
ID from the body. & { Il
With this idea insmind he consulted
physicians, made experiments and
finally compounded a prescription
that quickly and completely. banished
every sign and symptom Of rhema.
sism from his system.
He freely gave his +. discovery. to
others who, took it, with what might
BE called marvellous success. After
years of urging he decided to let suf-
ferers everywhere know about his
discovery through the newspapers
A-has. been appointed agent for
Allenrhu in this vicinity with the un-
Outstanding that he will freely re-
turn the purchase money on the first
:wo bottles they who state they re-
,eived no benefits. Sold by all drug
gist.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-24
MEALS
| DON'T FIT
fPape's Diapepsin" is the
quickest Indigestion and
! Stomach Relief

I
When meals hit back and your stom
IS sour, acid, gasSy, or you feel
and bloated. When. you have
IVY humps Of pain or headache from
[gest:on. Here is instant relief!
psf as soon rs YOU eat tablet or
Of Pape's Diapepsin al the dys-
Ia, indigestion and stomach dis
caused by acidity lends. These
SAINT, harmless tablets of Pape's
,epsin never fail to neutrahze the
|nful stomach hcids and make YOU
fine At once. and they cost so lit
at drug stores.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-24

last night witnessed the largest
night congregation at the re-
services being, held in. the Sec:
Baptist Church. Evangelist
Son was at his best and interest
,a.F,,, -. -:
high tide.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-24

Ehe many little friends Of Lawrence
hneth and Evelyn Brawner, will be
a to know that they are able te
bout after being confined to their
Re with the measles.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-24
LOST ANCHORS

From the Athenaeum
L a dry fish flung far fro,a shore,
Ire lived s.:for;> warr2d and
}ocean Drowned,
told of an old vessel, harbor-
1rowned,
but of mind a century before,
{ divers, on. descending to ex-
lore
gend that had lived its way
laround
world of ships, in the dark hulk
Mad found
:h|ors, which had been seized and
seen no more.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-24
IN MEMORIAM

b sad but loving remembrance of
F ELIZA, WHO; departed this life
bars ago tSaay,a March cath.
leful in thy silent ;slumbSer, ~
Beeful in the grave SO low,
4 in heaven we hope TO meet yoa,
hen no farewell tears shall flow
- i. "a p = sA,% : BY Nfothet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-24

Enc public and private schools were
led for the Easter holidays this at
Noon. Most. of. the schools will not
Aen until Tuesday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-24

aal members of the Baraca Bible
SIS are requested to- attend the re
al services at the First Baptist
5rch.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-24
CITY* NEWS IN BRIEF

The directors ofttaae chnreh. thoirs,
e requested to have the copy for
keir Easter Sunday music programs
1 the Gazette office tomorrow az
Ernoon, for publication, in the Sat,
SJtt-a3. al ~ rs
-, ar :>.l
mr.. C. H. Smithers who has been
with the grip for the past week is
e to be out again.
Miss Mary E. Petit, of Duke
|Eeet, lis confined to her home with
Il grip. n
Mrs. Jonathan Old, of Norfolk,
By, is the guest of her daughter,
Ea. Harold McKittrick, Seminary
lll.
A marriage license was issued III
ishington yesterday to Wallace B..
ason and Lucy T. Walden, both
this city.
80.
kll members of the Baraca Bible
Nss are requested to- attend the re
kAl services at the First Baptist
Birch.
Enc public and private schools were
led for the Easter holidays this at
boon. Most.of. the schools will not
ben until Tuesday.
me many little friends Of Lawrence
meth and Evelyn Brawner, will be
d to know that they are able to
but after being confined to their
with the measles.
IRIS. Louis F. Bohraus, and little
lighter Ruth, have gone to Rich
nd, Va, to spend Easter with
mother, Mrs. Anna NJ. Appich,
Grove Avenue.
N. r. Marshall Jones has re-
Ned to his home in Prince street,
atly improved after several
kks treatment at Emergency Hos
L., Washington.
.ast night witnessed the largest
night congregation at the re-
services being, held in. the Sec
Baptist Church. Evangelist
SON was at his best and interest
high tide.
Ev. DR.. H. P. Hammill, pre-
2 elderaof Of the Alexandria dis
of the M. E. Church South, swillI
o'clock tomorrow afternoon lead
prayer meeting services which
he held at the Anne Lee Memor- /
Home for the Aged.
ndrew Jackson Lodge of Masons I
Eght will pay fraternal visit toll
D3kandria Washington Lodge and
klrew Jackson Lodge will confer
{1ec work for Alexandria Wash
hon Lodge. Afterward refresh
hts will be served.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1921-03-24
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,hhbeossTifias taaatse se,hft 4cEipestSa
Their misadventure with a man1es.
Analogy that he may read who RUS,
The .saasssHaa,te :iit:sz ads rs aegean
grass
Telling of much:,that once h s;s. come
8 pass I,,..a.sh XXI, 4
WitH.him, wh6se'htos9es'S;ss'uls aaT
- lad no sons. + ,s!s & 81
! Edwin ,arIliihgason Roanga;;