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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28

Forerunning the observance of
Memorial Day to be held here Mon
day, scores of girls are scattered
throughout the city today. disposing
of the little Flanders poppies. the
crimson flower that grows wild in
France, and which is to be worn on
Decoration Day in memory of the
boys who were killed or died in their
service to the country. Every ex-
service man in the parade which is
to take place here will set the ex-
ample by wearing these little SYM
bols of loyalty to their dead COM
rades and only through special per-
mission from the authorities, and for
the first time, has any mark of this
kind. been permitted to adorn a SOL
dier's uniform.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28

TBy Evening News staff Correspondent. ]
NEW BRUNSWICK. May 2S:-
Lieutenant Detective Alexander Nc
Neil, of the Pennsylvania railroad
detective force. is today investigat-
ing the finding of ten rolls of sylvan
cite along the Pennsylvania railroad
tracks here last night The finding
resulted from report made to
police headquarters by watchman
of the Howe Rubber Company that
a party in an automobile were act
ing suspiciously in the vicinity. The
railroad detective. who was instru-
mental in convicting Robert Stega
way and Teschke for Metuchen rail-
road robberies, is in touch with va
rious dispatchers in an effort to
check up the robbery. Each roll
contains sixty yards.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28
Funeral for Frank Smith.

Funeral services for Frank Smith,
who was found dead in bed at 3OS
High street Wednesday afternoon,
were held this morning from Thom-
as F.. Burke's chapel followed by
a solemn requiem high mass at st.
Marys church at 10 o'clock. Rev.
Charles Prendergast was celebrant.
Rev. John Larkin was deacon and
Dean William +. Cantwell was sub
deacon. The bearers were William
Murtha, George Canarey William
Mccormick, James Mullen, Thomas
O'Brien and Hugh Kenny. The in
terment was in st. Marys cemetery
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28

WOODBRIDGE, May 2S.-The
Woman's Club dance last night was
social event long to be remember
ed and was well attended by goodly
number of the towns people and
many out of town guests. Larry
Buffers Melodie Makers of New
Brunswick. furnished the music.
The committee consisting of Miss
Marguerite Brown. chairman; Mrs.
w. II. Gardner, Mrs. Colby Dill, Mrs.
Chester Peck. Miss Laura Cutter,
Mrs. Miriam Lister, Miss Helen ".
Ensign, Mrs. James j.. Crossen. Mrs.
Charles A. Campbell Mrs. r. N. Sar-
gent, Mrs. Harry Baker. Jr.. Mrs. j.
II. Campbell and Mrs. J. Jefferies is
to be complimented upon arranging
most delightful social event.
P. A. Hdwe. for rorcn Furniture Paint
Dancing Tonight. Hotel Hadison.
3427-5-2S-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28
LEGION PLANS
ITS OWN HOME
Fund Created for Post Started
at Meeting Last Night
Meets Hearty Response.
$500 SOON COLLECTED
Vote of Confidence Given Ex-
ecutive Board in Recent
Controversy.

At the largest and most enthu-
siastic meeting ever held here since
its organization, the Perth Amboy
Post No. As, American Legion, man.
ffesting its unity of feeling in the
larger issues, covered two import
ant subjects last night which
brought it's members closer together
than ever before. With unanimous
voice, the large percentage of the
membership entirely filling the Y. NJ.
G. A. auditorium, carried a vote of
implicit confidence in their COM
mander and heartily congratulated
the executive committe upon the
stand taken in the recent contro-
versy which threw the post so large
ly into the public eye.
Another outgrowth of the re-
newed esprit d'corps was the move
ment which was launched last night.
also with unanimous vote. for a fund
whereby the post can buy its own
home. Every member agreed that
home was entirely essential if the
work of the post is to be carried out,
and the offers of assistance from
many sources just within the past
two weeks makes the members feel
confident that the time has come
now to carry out this movement
which has been one of the subjects
under discussion since the organiza-
lion of the post. Enthusiasm run
1ing high. many contributions rang
ng from s25 down to SO were made
on the spot, and $500 was collec-
led within ten minutes. The post
voted that the matter be left en-
tirely in the hands of the executive
committee to make such plans as
hey may see fit for the launching
,f campaign Immediately and def
lnite arrangements will be made
during the forepart of the week.
Other matters which were taken
up included the appointing of a
committee to care for one Of the
mem bers who with his family Is in
distress and the resembling of the
motion carried at the last meeting
to attend the memorial services in
the Methodist church Sunday night.
The members also promised to be
but in full force for the Decoration
Day parade. Monday. and it is ex-
pected that as far as the Legion is
concerned, the observance will be the
most elaborate held for such event in
Perth Amboy.
It was voted to send an offering
of flowers and other articles which
might be desired by sick person, to
John Bullwinkle, Jr., who is con-
fined to bed in st. Michaers Hospi-
tai at Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28
Two RObbcries Rcpnrted

The candy store of j. Delman at
sos Amboy avenue was entered
some time last night and candy and
cigars valued at about 500 were
taken. Lieutenant William Calvin
received the report of the robbery
and Lieutenant Detective Joseph
Gutowski was detailed to investigate
the case.
Hyman Bros. of 36S Prospect
street reported to the police yester-
day that a generator had been stolen
from their junk yard on Prospect
street some time Thursday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28
Services at Woodbridge

IBy Evening News CORRESPONDENTS
WOODBRIDGE, May 2S.-The
members of the American Legion
VIII meet at the Fire House in School
street tomorrow night at 1880 to at
tend the memorial services at the
Methodist church with the G. A. X.
members. also the members of Fire
Company No. !.
On Monday morning the Elan
ders Poppies" will be on sale in town.
The poppies were secured through
the art department of the Woman s
club and group of the young girls,
will have them in baskets for those
who wish them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28

The debate scheduled for last
night following the meeting of
Perth Amboy Nest No. 1927, Order
of Owls was postponed until later
date because of the inability of Past
President James A. Hurley, one of
the speakers, to be here. The de-
bate will probably take place at the
next meeting of the nest. The COM
mittee in charge of the dance and
reception to be held Wednesday
night, June Is, at Junior hall, re-
ported that everything for that af-
fair was being completed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28
Firm Incorporates

[By Evening News STAFF correspondent.1
NEW BRUNSWICK, Play 2S.--
A certificate of incorpors ton hat
been filed by the American Sales
Company. with principal Offices at'
174 Smith street. Perth Amboy. fox
a junk and scrap iron business, sails
vaging discarded army materfat-
Thomas Brown is agent in charge
The business is capitalized at $780,.
900, shares of stock being held by
Fred l.. Schaeffer. 40 shares: Jacob
Ruderman, 40 shares. and John 2
Dunn, two shares.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28
Man Hurt. Driver Fined

George Bergman. of 324 Tailor
street. West New Brighton. s. L., u
driver of Schulz bakery delivery.
was this morning fined $40 by Re.
corder Pickersgill on a charge Of
arrested by Chief Niels j. Tonnesen
at $3.50 o'clock this morning after
he collided with Clementjtne Noda.|
of Hopelawn, who was riding q BIZ
cycle. Noda was taken TO the city
hospital, where he is suffering from
minor injuries.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28
LBy The Associated Press.1

tBy The Associated Press1
TRENTON. May 2S-The work
of experimenting the applications
of New Jerseys former service men
entitled to receive the states bonus
authorized by the recent legislature,
is continuing to run smoothly, ac-
cording to Colonel Winfield S. Price,
who is in charge OF the forces en-
ployed at the second regiment arm
ory here to carry out the details for
the distribution of the bonuses.
About $50 applications a day are
being passed upon by the clerical
force engaged in this work, said
Colonel Price. Approximately So
900 applications have been approved
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28
Rapid Progress Is Made
By State To Pay Bonus
To Former Service Men

thus far out of 10000 applications
received.
On Jluy when it is expected that
the payment of claims will begin.
Colonel Price said about $4,000 ap-
plications will have been approved.
There is a total of 10000 former
service men entitled to the bonus.
which amounts to SO for each man
for every month he has served dur
ing the war, with a maximum of
500.
or the 10000 applications al
ready passed upon only three or
four containing errors have reached
the state comptroller's office, Col
cnel Price said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28

BY The Associated Press.
CHiCAGO, May 2S:-Capt. Eddie.
Rickenbacker left the air mail field
at 6:35 Central time bound for Day
ton, o. He was in an army plane
loaned from Chanute field. Grar8
Rantoul, ILL.,, and was piloted by.
Lieut.. Woodbridge, an army flyer. At
Dayton, according to a messages.
Rickenbacker will be loaned plane
by Col. Bane, and he said as he took.
off he expected to be in Washington.
by o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28
COUNCIL APPROVES lh.p..
ZONE IN UPPER SILkSIl
[By The Associated Press ]

PARIS, May 2S:-The alliet3
council of ambassadors has apA
proved a plan to establish a neutras]
zone between Polish and Germara
forces in Upper Silesia. 1t decided
at it's meeting to obtain furthef IN.
formation desired before taking de-
finite action. Il
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28
No Mail Deliveries

There will be no mail deliveries
in this city on Monday. Memorial
Day. Collections and the sending
of mails will be made as usual. The
lobby of the postoffice will be open
until noon for those who have lock
boxes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28
TWO FINED FOR SPEEDING
ON CITY STREETS.

Two motorists arrested for speed
ing in this city by Motorcycle Officer
Frank Seiboth yesterday, were fined
SIS and S25 by Recorder Harold f..
Pickersgill. A. G.. Sommers, of West
New York, arrested for speeding on
Amboy avenue, and driving without
a license. was fined SIS, and Charles
T. Wood, of Port Richmond, S. l..
arrested for speeding on Market
street, was fined s25. Robert d.
MacMiller, of Elizabeth, was sum-
moned by Officer Seiboth on charge
of speeding or Amboy avenue.
Ralph Koch. of New street, ar
rested by Traffic officer John Dun
ham for violating traffic laws, was
fined IS.
Carpenter WORK ana Jopbine promptly
attended to. Geo. II. Thompson. 81 Lewis
81. Phone 1409-W.
5474-6-25- We'd. Sat. tf'
Dancing Tonight. Hotel Hadison.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28
Nav Settle StiIlman Case

NEW YORK, May 2S.-Mrs. Anne
L. Stillman, defendant in the divorce
suit brought by James A. Stillman.
former banker today. published let
ter from John B. Stanchfield, her
counsel, in which he declared pro-
position had been made to him look
ing for a settlement of the case. The
letter said terms included leaving the
legitimacy of Guy Stillman unsettled.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28
Kno1O The History OF Your City

Through the courtesy of Mr. Saunders Norve, Chair
man of the Board of McKesson Robbins, Inc THE EVE
MING NEWS will publish in serial form history Of Perth
Amboy, written by Jerry McQuade.
The first nstament will appear TUESDAY, MAY 81,
1921.
Perth Amboy played important part in the early
development of the American colonies 1t your duty
citizen to know all about it. THE EVENING NEWS of
fers you the opportunity to become informed beginning
Tuesday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28

The closing dance of the dancing
club which is conducted by Miss
Harriet Tice, was given by its mem
bers to their friends in the Parish
House last night, when over 100
guests enjoyed the well arranged af-
fair. Decorated in yellow and white,
the place was transformed into a
very desirable dancing room and
Tonghini's orchestra, at it's best last
night, had the gratitude of the en-
tire assemblage for their splendid
music.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28

Dancing Tonight. Hotel Hadison.
3427-5-2S-1t-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28

II your coal or gas range does not bake
or burn I will make II or no charge. F.
J. Larkin. 3l7 Madison Ave. Tel. 742.
1174-3-14- NJ. w. So
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28

TBy Evening News Correspondent-1
ATLANTIC CITY, May 2S--Ota
Wednesday night of last week Miss.
Anna daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ma
than Tooman, of Metuchen, became
the bride of William Rosenbaum. Of
Mount Vernon. n. Y, the ceremonvs
being performed by DR.. Raisir. Of
the Brooklyn Synagogue. in the Hoi-5
lywood at Al w. 124th street, New
Y York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28

Dxncing Tonight. Hotel Hadison.
s427-5-2S-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28

Mr.. W. H Kenoe wishes TO announce
that he is connected with the Perth AM
boy Real Estate Exchange. s17 Madison
Avenue s4n5-5-27-2S
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28

Dancing Tonight. Hotel Hadison.
342T-5-2S-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28

p. A. Hdwe. for Screen Paints.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28
p. A. Hdwe. for Screens and Doors.

Dancing Tonight. Hotel Hadison.
3427-5-2S-1t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28

Dancing Tonight. Hotel Hadison.
3427-5-2S-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-05-28

Dancing Tonight Hotel Hadison.
3427-5-2S-1t"
Evening journal., 1921-04-07
rnR cLosER COOPERATION.

NNE OF the telling slogans Of the Salvation Army is
W that "A man may be down. but he Is never OUT
That is the thought underlying the Community Advisory
Board plan that devised by Lieutenant Arthur
Brewer this city and his associates, in connection
with the work OF the army in this community They
recognize an ever-increasng demand for help physical
and spiritual for the who is down and also Tor 9is
wife children In that connection they also feel that
the welfare problems whch.confront the organization
and people generally be solved better by closer
corporation between the salvation Army and the public
The officers OF the Salvation Army announce that
through the home service program this year seeks to
accomplish in Wilmington and its vicinity two important
ends:
First it wishes to reduce, II possible the number OF
which eventually arrive at its doors after long
wanderings in devious misfortunes.
Second it wishes to re-estabish that home community
contact the sufferer and the people OF the old
home town. through which rehabilitation in most cases
is best Effected
cooperation such this WILL in the experience OF the
plan thus far the ultimate burden placed
upon the shoulders OF the willing salvation Army workers
and keep within the number OF persons necessarily
consigned the amys institutions for prolonged recon
sruction periods.
That essential Is recognized by business and pro-
fessional men and everywhere who have become
acquainted with the facts and who seeking broadly
solution local only to the nation.
With such program canddly expressed 1t seems to
us that no fear should entertained that the Wilmington
public will not Cooperate heartily in this matter espe-
cally in view Of the splendid World War record made
by the salvation Armya record that has fixed it safely
in world respect.
Evening journal., 1921-04-07
Advising All My
Friends To Use
Internal Baths

Miss Btta May Ailis, Of s716 Central
St. Kansas City No, writes TO the
Tyrrell Hygienic Institute:
q have received your letter showing
an interest In the results received from
the j. B. l.. Cascade. In my opinion a
Is wonderful and should be in every
home.
Il am doing a lot Of talking for It and
my friends are all interested"
The u. p. L. Cascade" cleanses the
lower intestine its entire length and
keeps II always free OF poisonous waste.
Thousands testify that Constipation,
Indigestion, Stomach Troubles, Bilious
ness, Headaches and all the many serl-
GUS troubles which they cause are abso-
iutely relieved and prevented by this
Nature Treatment
n. b. Danforth, Market and Second
streets, will be glad TO show you the ~.
p. l.. Cascade" explain its simple opera.
tion and will give you. free on request.
an Interesting little book by DR.. Chas.
A. Tyrrell OF New York. noted spe-
cialist on Internal Bathing for . years
In that city. Clip this out as a reminder
70 ask for the booklet at your first op.
portunity.
Evening journal., 1921-04-07
BEACON BANQUET A DELIGHTFUL FUNCTION.

NFFICERs and members OF the Beacon College Club
~ well may be proud Of the unqualified success that
attended their annual banquet in the Hotel dupont last
evening It was ssclkng Illustration Of what an alumni
association do for its alma mater and also for the
general public when II sets out to do it,
The strictly social features OF the banquet and Of the
dance that followed Il all that could be desired hut
above all that the telling utterances made by Bishop
Philip Cook OF the Episcopal Diocese OF Delaware bear
ing upon service for the love OF service and by Former
Secretary State Everett c. Johnson the triangle OF
achievement-the head, the heart and the hand
Both addresses nlled with inspiration for the
young. They made profound impression upon all who
heard them.
1900 College started with students who
had been recruited by Professor William H. Beacon its
founder Since then has turned out thousands OF grad
yates and the Beacon College Club, which in reality is
an alumni association its delightful sense has
antve membership which runs mp into the hundreds
Both the college and the club are striking evidence Of
what can be accomplished by intelligent and unremne
effort based upon high Ideals
Evening journal., 1921-04-07
Central BUREAU
FOR HEROES AID
Dawes Commission to Re-
port in Favor of the Vet
erans' Administration
HARDING WILL
SELECT CHIEF

WASHINGTON. April 7.-Consoli-
dation under one head Of all gov
eminent bureaus dealing with ex-
soldier relief to function directly for
the President. will be the chief rec
ommendation made to President
Harding by the special commission
which concluded it's inquiry into
government relief work here yester-
day Charles G. Dakes, OF Chicago,
chairman OF the commission, an
nounced tonight actual drafting Of
the report to be submitted to the
President would begin tomorrow.
The new bureau will be known
probably as the Veterans Rehabih-
tetion Administration" Its head will
be selected by President Harding
from among the most able men pos
sessing a knowledge OF all ex-ser-
vice mems problems.
Commission members agreed to-
day the crux of the problem cen
tered in the phrase veteran reha-
bilitauon." Heretofore these prob
lens have been delegated to three
separate and distinct organizations.
the Public Health Service for medi-
cal treatment. the Bureau of War
Risk for financial support. and the
Board OF Vocational Education for
Industrial rehabilitation. These or
ganizations will be grouped under a
central authority. so that those in
need may apply to relief stations
and boards in their home districts
rather than to Washington or other
more distant bureaus.
Commander Galbraith pledged the
American Legion's support to tn,
central bureau, as did the chiefs oi
all the government bureaus affected
and officers OF the Red Cross. Thos,
have been invited by Mr.. Dawes t
sign the commissions report
Evening journal., 1921-04-07
With the Pdrdgrdphers

Many who knows his own mind has limited
acquaintance.
Hell paved with pistols their didn't intend to
use.-Nashington Pos1
Oh, what is day upon which nobody begins
propaganda or starts crusade r-Derot Free Press.
one OF the irones OF fate is the contrast between the
present situations Of Debs and BergdoWashnston Star
Some creditors TO have idea that the world viii
end in few weeks and they must get their money
or not at all.-Walnut Ridge Ark Blade.
II the robbery TO court the facts may be brought
out and until such proceedings had this paper does
not 90 make statement all kinds OF are
anoat.-Columbia Ky News.
It's just bit hard 20 realize how any man can ngire
out that he's good American when he dcvoes time
TO propaganda for the weliarerea maginaryof some
other people than he gives TO boosting FOR that OF his
own.-Marion Star
Evening journal., 1921-04-07
CAPE MAY FERRY
SERVICE SOON
Jersey Highway Commission
Says Project Will be
Carried Out
WILL CONNECT
WITH LEWES, DEL

TRENTON. n. J.. April Residents
OF Cape May county. including officers
OF the Cape May Chamber OF Com
merce, appeared before the State
Highway Commission yesterday to
urge immediate action for the estab-
lishment OF a ferry across the Della
ware Bay from Cape May to Lewes,
Del, authorized as a part Of the
State highway system. The commits
sioners said they will take early
steps toward making the ferry a
reality.
For the terminal in Cape May the
delegation said any Of the sites sug-
gested will be satisfactory.
The estimated cost of the ferry
ranges from sl5O.OOO to 100000.
Evening journal., 1921-04-07
SCOUT ESCORT
FOR FRANKLIN
Bronze Statue Of Noted
American to be Seen
Next Monday
is TO STAND
IN WATERBURY

The bronze statue OF Benjamin
Franklin made in Baltimore for the
city OF Waterbury. Conn.,. will start
on its journey. leaving Baltimore
Monday morning by truck and es-
corted by delegation OF scouts from
that city. These scouts will officially
deliver the statue to the Wilmington
scouts in front OF the City Building
where appropriate reception cere-
mony will be held, and a short re-
view OF the life OF Franklin be given,
rain or shine.
After the ceremony a number of
picked scouts will escort the statue
to Philadelphia where 1t will be de-
livered to the scouts Of that city.
Leaving Philadelphia the statue
will retrace the journey made by
Franklin when he ran away from
home at the age OF II in 1923.
In New York city a parade OF pa
triotic societies has already been
planned The truck on which the
statue will travel was donated by the
Autocar Company Of Ardmore, Pa,
and will make the journey from Bal
timore to Waterbury.
All scouts attending the public
schools will be excused upon pre-
senting a note from their parents for
this educational and historical re-
view. Prof. Scott will make the
necessary arrangements with the
I principals OF all these schools for
scouts to be present al the City
Building at las D. m. on Monday for
( this occasion. lie highly comment
ed upon the value OF such a scheme.
Troops may mobilize their scouts
and come in as troops or have their
scouts report at that place. The es-
Evening journal., 1921-04-07
NAnEotJATE AND INEFFICIENT.

CAFE-BLOWEgtS continue to operate in Delaware Their
- most recent exploit the attempt upon the vault
the Milford postonnce Prior that there had been
daring and successful operation in the postoce at
NarshalIton.
90 arrests have been made in connection with either OF
these crimes and the probability is that the yeggmen
sii working in this postonce inspection district and
awaiting opportunity to strike again at some un-
guarded point
is pity that the rural sections OF State
be ponced adequately and efficiently. life and property
will be safe under the present system which is
featured chiefly by inadequacy and lnenicency
TO no one is that fact that 10 the yegg
man He capializes it and nukes such featured
the raid on the Milford postoflce makes substantial
profit by striking at places which he knows to be who'll!
unguarded
Evening journal., 1921-04-07
SCHOOL ELECTION INTEREST INCREASES

ON an sides there is evidence Of strong public interest
W In the forthcoming school election in Wilmington.
Men and women in all walks OF life and organizations
having varying missions in the ordinary OF affairs
are finding common ground upon which to stand and
nght for better educational system in city under
te vcn-commssioner bill which fathered through
the Legislature by Senator Robertson and which since has
been approved by Governor Denney.
There is nrm determination the part OF many Of
the leading and OF city that the public
shall derive substantial beneht from the law and
that its powers shall not be subyered to the in
OF those who seek to continue inefficient educa-
tional service under a law which enacted for
the sole purpose OF producing educational efficiency in the
city schools