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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
FOR CIVIC CLUB
! At METUCHEN
Movement Launched Last
Night for Community Bldg.
Many Behind Movement.

b Evening News sta1 Correspondent
METUCHEN, March 4:-Follow-
ing the banquet of the Carnation
Minstrels held last night in the
League House committees and an
organization were formed and a
movement launched that will I'M
doubtedly result in the erection of a
community building which is one of
the greatest needs of the borough.
The consensus of opinion among the
100 men who were in attendance
vas that the most opportune time
for such activity is the immediate
present.
Several speakers including the
most prominent men of the borough,
and men who are qualified to Judge
because of their business experience,
insisted that the building conditions
at the present time are the most
favorable for the carrying out OF
such a project and the plot of ground
at the corner of Main street and
Middlesex avenue. of a size eighty
eight by one hundred and seventy
five feet, which has been offered at
a most reasonable price, is another
factor which considered a reason for
immediate action.
The plot is offered by William T.
McAdams at $500, with no initial
payment and a mortgage to be paid
in any way whatever covering a
period of any number of years.
The result of the unbounded en-
thusiasm resulted last night in the
organization of the Carnation Com
munity Club. which will be i%ncorpor-
ated some time in the near future.
Officers and a general committee
were elected to help with the final
angemen and will meet Sunday
afternoon at 3 O'Clock in the rooms
above the postoffice which were do
mated for the purpose by Postmaster
David A. Power. The committee Will
talk over the project, determine upon
some immediate plan of action and
report back to the newly organized
club. A tentative set of bylaws will
also be drawn up by the smaller
group.
The financing of the activity will
be done through a stock company
composed of the residents or n
town with stock. non-interest bear
ing, to be sold at a nominal figure.
AT the request of Harry Kramer,
OmmdnueF OIL lHG 5lS-IluliiiN
post of the American Legion, a re-
quest was made that the committee
meet also with a committee of Le-
gionaries to talk over the project as
a Joint affair of the two organiza-
lions. In all probability the new
community building will be a home
for both the organizations with
proper meeting facilities provided for
each.
S. B. Smith, of the Oldest and
highly esteemed citizens of the COM
munity. was unanimously elected an
honorary life member of the new
organization and the following off,
sers were chosen:
John Conner. president; II. b.
Johnson, vice president; William L.
Campbell, second vice president;
John A. Breen, Jr.. financial secre-
larry; Luther Riddle, Jr.. recording
iecretary: DR.. r. f. Noe. treasurer,
md Mr.. Potter, chairman of the gen.
rial committee. A board of trustees
will be named later and it is expect
ID that after the next meeting acti-
titles will be well under way for the
,rection of the new community CEN
er. ~ 49,.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
Y. M. C. A. PROPOSITION IS
PUSHED At METUCHEN
rBy Evening News correspondent.l

tBN Evening news correspondent
METUCHEN, March 4.-The Y.
VI. C.. A. building project is being
thoroughly investigated by the
committee appointed for this pur-
pose and 1t is expected that a defin-
lite announcement of plans will be
made very soon. The members of
the committee are busy looking over
Y. NJ. c. A. plans. visiting other as.
ISOLATION buildings and has about
come to a conclusion as to just what
the definite need of Metuchen is in
the way of a ~" Ii is certain, how
ever. that a gymnasium. pool and
game room will be indispensable
and also that activities upon the
building will be started before the
end of 1921.
At the present time there is $751;
600 of building money available and
the new association will find It's
home on High street upon the plot
donated by Charles Edgar.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04

We have anticipated every reduction we can possibly
see for the year 1921 and placed it in effect now. Conse-
quently you may buy with confidence now. assured that the
bottom has been reached.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
Y. M. III. A. Midgefs Win

The Crescent basketball team OF
this city was defeated by the Y. NJ,
II. A. Midgets in a game on the Y.
NJ. II. A. court Wednesday night by
a score of 1915. The Y. NJ. H. A
team lined up with A. Rosenblum
and NJ. Scott, forwards; A. Rubin
center, and S. Spivack and Roth
guards. The defeated combination
lined up with j. Glochau, NJ. Smith,
A. Roth, s. Covery and Boardman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
Sentence is Deferred

NEW BRUNSWICK, March T.
Sentence was deferred for five weeks
this morning by Judge Peter F.
DAILY in the ease of Frank Bon
bronwski. of South River. who had
pleaded guilty to desertion and non-
support. Chief Eberwein OF South
River will make an investigation
during the next five weeks of the
conditions at the Bonbronwski home
and learn II the mans charges of an
affinity are true. Bonbronwski ad-
mitted leaving the woman in April
of last year after marrying her. a
widow with eleven children. in jan
nary Of last year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
Released on la

lBy Evening News Stan Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK, March A.
Louis Mealto. a saloonkeeper at
Sand Hills. Raritan Township. ar
rested Wednesday night charged
with keeping a disorderly house and
illegally selling liquor. furnished
$1,000 bail yesterday and was re-
leased from the county Jail here.
Justice of the Peace Christian Doll
made the complaint against the man
and he had been sent to the county
iail,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
jury Unable to Agree

NEW BRUNSWICK, March A.
After three hours elaboration, the
jury in the case of John Nelson. of
Philadelphia. who was before the
court yesterday on a manslaughter
charge in connection with the death
of Janis Gaydos in North Brunswick
township OF May 20. was unable to
aprpp
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-06-25
DRIPPING CARBURErUR

A earburetor floods or overflow,
and drips because tho gasoline inlc,
valve or float does not seat tightly
permitting the gasoline to fill the
floating bowl to overflowing, Opera
tion OF the inlet valve is controlled
by the float within the carburctor,
When a certain amount OF gasoline
enters, the float, rising with the
gasoline, automatically shuts off the
flow. when tho engine IL running,
gasoline in the bowl is drawn from
Il to the cylinders. thereby lowering
the level. when the inlet valve again
opens. Thus the valve opens and
closes with every suction stroke OF
piston. The valve, which Is usually a
needle. the tapering end OF which
seats in a similar shaped depression
to close OFT the entrance OF gasoline.
often wears out OF true with It's seat,
causing the leakage OF fuel into the
Sticking OF the float so
that Il will not rise and therefore
will not close the valve is another
cause OF leakage.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-06-25
ATTENTION 10 MAGNETIC.

About the only attention necessary
to keep the magnetic In good running
condition Is to see that Il Is lubrieat'
ed and kept free from dust. oil and
water and to keep the contact points
Of timer and distributor properly ad.
justed. Oil the bearings with only
few drops OF very thin oil evety 500
miles. Wipe away all oil and moisture
from the exterior OF the housing.
Clean the distributor and timing con-
tact points and their covers. The
setting OF the time contacts should be
about the thickness OF a name card
apart. while spark plug points should
be apart about the thickness OF .
dime.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-06-25
REASON FOR Kissing NOISE

Kissing noise heard while an en-.
gine is in operation indicates leaking
compression in one or more cylinders.
The fuel mixture within the cylinders
while being compressed will leak out
through any opening in the cylinder
head. no matter how small. such as
loose spark plugs. valve caps or prim-
ing cups. A bit OF flake graphite mix
ed with oil applied to threads OF
plugs, caps or priming cups often
seals leaking at these points and in
sures easy removal Of the parts. A
bad spark plug gasket should be re-
placed with q new one. as also should
the cylinder head sasket II that Is
where the leak occurs In this style OF
engine.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-06-25
POINTS TO CONSIDER
IN BUYING CAR.

There are n number OF points
which should be considered when
purchasing either a new or used car.
Is the engine powerful enough for
the car weight, insuring flexibility,
economy and otherwise OF the kind TO
give efficient service7 DO the brakes
hold sufficiently to stop the car on
real hill7 Does the clutch take
hold gradually and smoothly when
the pedal is released. and when the
clutch Is engaged does Il hold tight
enough to transmit power to the rear
wheels without slipping7 Does the
car steer easily. do the transmission
gears shift freely, and does the car
ride smoothly, quietly and pass over
bumps without jarring the passen-
gers, In case OF repair, are remov-
able parts. nuts and bolts, etc, acces-
sible. requiring less time and cutting
expense OF repairs7 And, last but not
least, are the tires In good condition?
The car possessing the above good
qualities should be a good buy.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-06-25
T SHIFT GEARS.

To shift the transmission gear,
properly from high to a lower speed
leave the throttle open enough to
speed up the engine about twice AZ
fast when clutch Is released as Il ran
when clutch was engaged. When dis.
engaging clutch release II only
enough to relieve the engine OF pull.
ing the load; do not push clutch
pedal all the way down. The gears
should mesh without the disagree
able grating noise often heard when
not changed properly.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-06-25
CHANGE GEARS GOING
DOWN hill.

In going down hill. 10 Il Ia dcsir-
able to change gears to lower
speed. the change should bc made
before the car starts down and gains
momentum. Lower speed should bc
used II the road Is rough or slippery
or II the hill Ia very steep. Going up
hill low-specd gears should be engag-
cd 10 the speed OF the engine drops to
a point whom a pounding and labor
ing begins to be heard. Average sized
hills are usually negotiated on high
gear II tho engine Is In good condi-
ton and the spark Is retarded at
least half.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-06-25
DEAF MUTE USES MOTOR BIKE

Dkshr "Shh sS1S ssAos~ss Ss'~.'
BY way OF demonstration 70 his
friends and others In the vicinity OF
Hoiyoke. Mass, that being both deaf
ana dumb 10 no reason why . lad
can't enjoy motorcycling In all its
phases. John Tolpa undertook to
carry his chum on the tandem Of his
motorcycle over the Mohawk trail.
when that famous bit Of Berkshire
highway was covered with heavy
mud. r
The trip was made without Incl
dent except that everyone along the
route Including q crowd Of students
from williams college, wers amascd
at the sight Of q motorcycle ridden
tandem making its way through the
heavy-golng toward the trail. Tolpa
learned TO operate his machine last
summer and proved an apt pupil.
He does things by sense OF touch
that folks with a keen sense OF
hearing often find difficult. He can
adjust q carburetor or detect a
slight miss.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-06-25
HOW no CAMP OUT TOLD

what is thought TO be tho first
book to DO published upon tho ex-
tremely popular recreation OF camp
ing out with motor car has Just
come from the press. according to
announcement OF the publisher. II
10 called the Motor Camping Book
&c. p. Putnam's Sons). Tho au.
thor is Elon Jessupp. associate cdi-
tor OF Outing. All golfers who have
read Mr.. Jessup's Intimate Golf
Talks" are probably now bctter
and certainly more comfortable
campers.
Mr.. Jessup knows what the ac-
tual or prospective motor camper
wants to know. This touring camp
or is up against realities. sometimes
uncomfortable realities. He needs
advice. some plain. definite. un-
adorned Information. Fiowcry. gilt
terins generaiities about tho beau
tiful sunset may be all right enough
In their place, but they don't pre-
vent the camper from spending q
sleepless night Just because he has
neglected to prepare himself with
bed.
The Motor Camping Book deals
with realities. II Is designed TO con.
tain exactly the kind OF information
the motor camper wants to know.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-06-25
WHAT MISSING INDICATES

Missing OF the engine while its
speed is accelerated may indicate a
worn time or distributor. Short-cir-
cuited spark coils. broken wires or
loose insulation and many other
troubles cause misfiring. but the first
mentioned trouble is frequently the
cause.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-06-25

A classified Ad will sell it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27
The WreCkerS
Blu FRANCIS LYNDE
Copyright by Charles Scribners Sons.

Der by the car-record table fell over
backwards with crash and Durgin
came staggering across the room. He
was staring straight ahead of MIN as
II he had gone blind. and The sweat
was running down his face TO lose It.
self in the struggling beard.
When he spoke his voice seemed
to come from away off somewhere.
and he was still staring at the blank
wall beyond the counter-railing.
Did did hear somebody say
you're sending for the undertakers?"
he choked, with dry rattle In his
throat; and then, without waiting for
an answer: "While you're at it you'd
better get one for me ;. there's the
money to pay him." and he tossed
thick roll of bank bills, wrapped around
with a rubber band. over to Tarbell
at the train desk.
Naturally. the little grand-stand play
with the bank roll made a diversion,
and that Is why the muffled crash of
pistol shot came with startling
shock to everybody. When we turned
to look. the mischief was done. Dur.
gin had crumpled down into mis-.
shapen heap on the floor and the sight
we saw was enough to make your
blood run cold.
You see, he had put the muzzle Of
the pistol into his mouth. and-but it's
no use: l can't tell about 1t, and the
very thought Of that thing that had
just a minute before been a man, ~
Ing there on the floor makes NE see
black and want to keel oven What
he had said about sending for an extra
undertaken was right as right With
tile top Of his head blown off, .he
poor devil didn't need anything more
In this world except the burying.
Somebody has said, mighty truth
fully, that even a death In the family
doesn't stop the common routine; that
the things that have to be done will
60 grinding on. Just the same. whether
all Of US live. or some Of us die. Dis
brow had jumped from the telephone
at The crash OF Durgln's shot. and for
just second or so we all stood around
the dead dispatcher. nobody making
move.
Then Mr.. Norcross came alive with
a Jerk, telling Disbrow 10 get back on
his Job of calling ont the wreck wagons
and the relief directing
Bobby KeIso H. ,hOne
and call an u and
get Durgin's ned
back to the llgs
from gettiH han
they alrcad. for
the dreadful stood
by him.
This second wait promised to be the
worst 1T all. The collision was due
to happen miles from the nearest wire
station; the news. when we should
get It, would probably be carried back
to Rauxite Junction by the pusher en-.
CINE which had gone out to try to
nvertake the FLYER" But even In
HAT case II might be an agonizing
hnur or more before we could hear
anything.
IN n little while Disbrow had clicked
n his call TO Kirgan. and when the
ndertaker's wagon came to gather up
rl,nt was left Of the dead dispatcher.
= tTr-rpcnrl man was hurriedly writ
~ IS list of doctors land Mr.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27

down so that couldn't see his face
stopped Durgtn on the sidewalk. and
they talked together.
II didn't hear what was said. but saw
the overcOated man pass something to
Durgin and saw Durgln put whatever 1t
was into his pocket. Then the other
man lodged nnh went away. and did
II so quick that didn't see which
way he went or what became of him.
Durcin must have run after he left
the corner. for I didn't see anything
more Of him until I got to the office"
"He was there when you came 'n?"
II was Mr.. NorcroSs who wanted TO
know
Yes. He had his coat off and was
at work on the train sheet. I don't
think Durgin left his chair. or said
ANYTHING TO anybody until he jumped
IN and began to walk the floor. taking
on and saying that he'd put Four and
Five together on the single track"
There was silence for little time,
and when tho boss said. 40 you
think you would recognize the man
in the snuff-colored overcoat. II you
should see him again?"
"Yes. might; II he had on the
same coat and hat"
"That will do. then. Keep this thing
TO yourself. and If the newspaper peo-
pie come after you. send them to Mr..
Van Britt or to me-"
4, - Ut
shook his head sort Of savagely.
"It's HI. Cr:sh"r" he ripped out.
bouncing TO ~ f'o' and beginning to
tromr w ,,' e" .he room ITO
,h,n'. ~ - rcrld take the
.h.", - Of totally
'Nair end !
What are you going to do about it,"
II don't know yet, Upton; but I
am going to do something. This state
Of affairs can't 60 on. The simplest
thing is for me to throw up the Job
and let the Short Line drop back into
the old rut. I'm not sure that 1t
wouldn't save good many lives In
the end II l should do 1t. And yet II
seems such cowardly thing to do
to resign under fire."
Mr.. Van Britt had his hand on the
door-knob, and what he said made
me warm to my fnger-tlps.
"We're all standing by you, Ora
ham; all. you Understandable the last
man land the last ditch. And you're
not going to pitch 1t up; you're go.
ing to stay until you have thrown the
harpoon into these high-binders. clear
up to the hitchlngs. That's my pro-
phecy. The troubles over for tonight.
and you'd better 60 up to the hotel
and turn In. There is another day
coming. or II there isn't, 1t won't make
any difference to any Of US. Good
night"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27

Van Britt had gone down to super.
intend the making up Of the relief
train. True to his theory. which,
among other things. laid down the
broad principle thar the public had
right to be given all the facts in
railroad disaster. Mr.. NOrcroSs was
tlst telling me to call up the Noun
taineer office. when Tarbell. calmly
mixing time reports upon the train
sheet. flung down his pen and Snatched
at his key 10 break" the chattering
sounder.
Mr.. Van Britt had come upstairs
again and he and the hn>s We're both
standing over Tarhel when the SC $"
break cleared the wire instantly there
came quick call, "G-S" "G-S" fol
lowed by the signature. I'll" for
Bauxite junction. Tnrbell answered
and then we all heard what Bauxite
had TO say:
"Pusher overlook Number Four three
miles west of Sand Creek and has
brought her back here. What orders
for herr"
Somebody groaned. "Oh. thank God!"
and Mr.. Van Britt dropped into
chair as If he had been hit by can
non ball. Only the boss kept his head.
calling out sharply to Disbrow to break
of on the doctors list and to hurry
and stop Kirgan from getting away
with the wrecking train.
When It was all over, and Tarbell
had been given charge of the dis
patching while hurry call was sent
out for the night relief man. Donohue
o come down and take the train desk,
"nre was q little committee meeting
in the general managers Office. with
the boss in the chair, and Mr.. Van
Britt sitting In for the other member.
"Of course. you've drawn your own
conclusions. Upton" the boss began.
when he had asked me to shut the
door.
II guess So" was the grave re-
joinder. I'm afraid 1t is only too
plain that Durgin was hired to do It.
What became of the money!"
II have II here" said the boss. and
he took the blood-money bank-roll
from his pocket and removed the rub
Der band. "Count 1t, Jimmie" he Or
dered, passing 1t to me.
I ran through the bunch. It was
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1921-05-27
SYNOPSIS

CHAPTER I-Graham Norcross, rail-
road manager, and his secretary. J immie
Dodds, are marooned at Sand Creek sid
ing with a young lady. Sheila Macrae,
and her small cousin. Unseen. they wit
ness a peculiar train holddp. in which
Q SPECIAL car Is carried of.
CHAPTER u.-Norcross recognizes the
lasnats, whom he was to meet at Portal
CITY. He and Dodds Rescue Chadwick.
The latter offers Norcross the manager
b the hands Of eastern aA" SPECTATORS Gua s.
headed by Breckenridge Dunton presi.
Dent Of the line. Norcrt S. learning that
ens!ls MAcras - sto,ping at Portal City.
CHAPTER Iu.-Dodds overheard con
veroauon between Rufus Hatch and Gus
tAve Henckel, Portal City hnanC,eis. IN
which they admit completely IN Cnad "Icn
kidnapping. their object being to keep
Chadwick from attending a meeting OF
directors to reorganize the Pioneer snort
Line. which would Jeopardize their Inter
oDto
CHAPTER Iv.-To curb the monopoly
controlled by Hatch and HencAel. me rsed
Tower corporation, Norcross forms
Citizens storage ana Warehouse com
lany: He begins 70 manifest deep IN
terest In She.ia Macrae. Dudds learns
that Sheiia Is married. but hvi..s APART
from her husband. Norcross Goes no,
know this.
CHAPTER v. - Hatch, aware that
Dodds has knowledge Of his and Henck-
els participation IN the Chadwick Kid
Aaptng Offers HIM Inducements TO leave
NorcrOss. Dodds refuses. Leaving the
ering consciousness. he learns that Nor.
cross has disappeared and u believed %
Aavs resigned and gone east
CHAPTER VL-Dodds connects Nor
cross disappearance with Vaccinations
Of Hatch and Henckel, and on recover
Ing strength sets out to solve the mys-
terry.
CHAPTER VII. - With Kirgan. the
soad'o master mechanic, Dodds gets
Nno on Norcross disappearance. They
follow q clue given them Through
01sGing locomotive
CHAPTER vuL1Ths rescue party nnds
end releases Noreroes from captivity to
which no had been lured. N0rcrose -
pokustng TO give place TO- man whom
Ounton has SAINT to take charge.
CHAPTER K.-Dodds follows IN smis-
esy Of the Red Tower people. spying on
Norcross. e : coal yard where he over
S1dnsss, snd Il ths risk Of his ME frus-
l1atee Il
CHAPTER Kat the homo OF shsila
1acrae Dodds - w1tnees Of strange
q prsparss 70 dsSsnd him.