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Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-15
BANDITS GET HUGE SUM.

PITTSBURGH, July 15.--Four mask
ed bandits held up an electric trolley
car near Eldorado Park, and escaped
with $4,000 carried by the paymester
of a local coal company
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-15
MILITARY CONTROL
IN BELFAST

BELFAST, July 15.-The military
resumed control of the North Queen
street area of Belfast today. Ar
mOred cars patroled the streets and
it was announced that reinforce
ments of the Belfast military guards
would be made from adjoining areas.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-15
Weather Report t

Southern California-Tonight and
Saturday, fair; except cloudy and
foggy on coast; continued warm. Mod
crate westerly winds.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-15
LAND MARINES
is REPORT

CHICAGO, July 15.-A claim that
American marines had been landed
at TampicO, Mexico, from American
warships there, is made in q teie-
gram dated July'8, addressed to the
Federation of Railway Unions of
Mexico to the Socialist national
headquarters here.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-15
BONUS BILL
RECOMMITTED

WASHINGTON, July l5.-The
soldiers bonus bill by a vote of Al
to 20 was recOmmitted to the finance
committee by the senate as request
ed by President Harding. Nine re-
publicans voted against recommital
and Senator Johnson of California,
was paired against recommital.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-15
GET YOUR
PERMITS FIRST

WASHINGIUN, July I5.-Shlp-
ments of intoxicating liquors enter
ing the ports of the United States or
crossing the Canadian or Mexican
borders, without a prohibition per-
nit, are subject to seizure by GUS
toms officers under orders effective
today.
Imperial Valley press., 1921-07-15

JAPANESE WORKERS
IN RIOT
KOBE, Japan, July 15.--Troops
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15

emclency. They were pIoUrlng revOIu- tiOn. Only strange chance had given me the clew, and only a reckless per sistency had opened a way before me. Now my life was no longer my own; it belonged to my country. I must live to expose these men. But how?
 My heart failed me as I stared about at the bare walls, and forward to where a heavy curtain draped the end of the passage. This widened as we advanced, so as to form what evidently had been designed as a cloakroom. Wine stopped and removed his coat, apprOpriating an unoccupied nail, and I followed his example, rejoicing to ob- serve that he still remained so confl- dent of my identity as to not once glance around in my direction. The fellow seemed obsessed with some spe- cial desire, for he swept his eyes over the swinging garments, and exclaimed {:
 Not half of them here yet. I want a word with Ava before the show opens, Charlett, so you better go right on in. See you later"
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15
Fifty-Fifty on a Million
CTo BE coNTINUED.)
WORLD ALMOST LOST GENIUS
Handel, Immortal Composer, Had Re- markable Escape From Death in
 Duel in Early Life.

The great composer Handel was born at Halle, February 24, 1884, and at the outset of his professional life, which was about his twentieth year, he was nearly lost to the world by quarrel with one Matthewson, an able musician, who violently assault ed him. A duel ensued, and nothing but score buttoned under Handel's coat and on which bis antagonists weapon broke, saved his life, which was destined to prove of inestimable value to the whole world.
 In performing on the organ his command of the instrument was amazing, as was the fullness of his harmony and the grandeur and dig nifty of his style. Handel wore an enormous white wig, and when things went we'll at the Oratorios 1t had certain nod or vibration which de- noted his satisfaction and pleasure. Without this signal 1t was certain that he was out of humor.
 He never married and died pos sessed of $1OO,OOO, of which he be- queathed one-half to the fund for de- cayed musicians, while the remainder went to his relatives.-Chicago Jour- nal.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15
CHAPTER III.
Wlthln the Factory WaIIs.

stood as though paralyzed. with one foot uplifted, a hand pressed against the wall, unable to move. There was nothing I could do to avert discovery, no place in which l could crouch in hiding. The newcomer moved swiftly, knowing his way through the darkness, and had scarcely Oppor- tunity to even glance backward when he rounded the corner and bumped iD- to me.
 What the h-ll" he exclaimed, startled at the encounter. "Why, d-n it, Charlett, what are you slouching here for? You're Charlett, ain't yOu?'
 "Yes,' muttered, the assent actually frightened out of me; then added lamely, q couldn't remember the sig nal"
 The fellow laughed softly, releasing his grip on my coat.
 If you attended more meetings you'd be letter perfect" he said, his English without an accent. Where have you been the last month-out of tOwnT'
 "In Washington" ventured, pray ing the swifSs answer might suffice.
 'Oh, I see," more heartily. ESQ you were the one Ava sent? Did the wom- an come back with you?"
 The womanl Who could he mean but the same girl who had been wait ing in the saloon? I had ventured al- ready too far to draw back; I must take yet another chance, an answer.
 "NOt with me; that would be too risky. She is here, though"
 Good enough. That means money. Let's go in."
 He pushed past, and I followed, to- tally unable to determine in my own mind what to do. The fellow in the darkness evidently mistOOk me for some one of the gang. His confidence
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15
Makss pivers, work Easisr.

Possibilities for work in the depth of the sea are held out by a new lamp now on exhibition at a marine show in Philadelphia. Experts say the in- vention opens a new field of deep sea work in many ways. The lamp, which is the invention of a student at the Sheffield scientific school, Yale univer- sity, enables divers to make repairs on vessels disabled at sea that are now impossible except by recourse to dry docking.
 It is also expected to be of .invalu- able assistance during war times, en- abling divers to clear the sea of dan gerOus mines. The United States, Japanese and British navies have all ordered a supply of the lamps. The lamp is also expected to be of value in deep sea fishing and in sponge fishing.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15
Newspaper Industry Bid.

WashingtOn.-MOre than eleven and a quarter billion copies of daily news papers are printed annually in the United States, averaging one copy for every three and One-fifths persons of the cOuntry's total population.
 Circulation of the nations 2,433 daily newspapers aggregated 32,7S5,- 9S7 copies a day, an increase of 13.8 per cent in the five years since 1914. The circulation of the 592 Sunday newspapers was 19,929,S34 copies each Sunday during 1919, an increase of 14.9 per cent.
 The aggregate circulation of these daily and Sunday newspapers, there fore, was 11,270, ,559,316 copies, or 1O6.6 copies per capita for the year.
 Total circulation of the cOuntry's newspapers and periodicals aggregat- ed 15, 475, ,145,1O2 copies for the year, an increase of per cent per issue in five years.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15
Ereioht Rate ReductIon.

San Francisco, Calif.-Sharp reduc- tion of eastbOund freight rates on oil machinery from California points to Wyoming, effective within the present month, were announced by G. w. Luce, freight traffic manager for the Southern Pacific railway. The reduc- ton, which amounts to about 30 cents on the hundred pounds, was made that California might compete on more equal basis with the East for WyO- ming business.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15

of the upper sky was barely able to trace the upper story of the building, but it was all black, a gloomy, desert ed hole. Any faith 1 might have had that the two had attempted to follow had come there vanished as strained my eyes for some gleam of light, or any other sign to denote their presence within. l still believed they had turned down the alley, but this was not their goal; beyond doubt they had en- tered some gate along the way, and thus escaped me entirely.
 I hardly know what impelled me to grOpe my way back along the fence, blindly feeling for a gate. Curiosity, no doubt, and a lingering desire to make certain of what was inside the barrier. The entrance was easily found, mere wooden door, held by an iron clasp, which opened instantly to my touch. I stepped inside, closing it quietly behind me, and stared uneasily about through the enshrouding black ness.
 My eyes, grown accustomed to the gloom, made out dim outlines, encOur aging further exploration. Discover ing ample space, and what felt to my feet like walk, turned the corner in search. At that moment the gate latch clicked sharply, and l sank down into the black ground shadow, every nerve tingling with alarm. The gate oper- ated almost nOiselessly, yet my strain ed ears could detect its stealthy move ment, and hear the crunch of a heavy fOOtStep on the cinder path within. The fellow evidently knew his way even in that darkness, for there was no hesitancy in his movements, no uncer- tainty. He faded away along the rear wall, and became aware that he had tTrned about the further corner. That would naturally mean there was door there. had evidently been searching the wrong side.
 Assured the man had vanished, and that he sought entrance to the build ing through some passage well known to him, I crept forth along the end wall, crouched low in the shadow, using every precautiOn against dis cOvery. All that was venturesome in me held high carnival and nothing of danger now could have held me back. I reached the corner around which the fellow had disappeared, but, in the in- tense blackness, could perceive no movement beyond, no sign of any pres ence. listened eagerly, scarcely ven- turing to breathe, and in another mo- ment was rewarded by hearing the gen. tie tap of knuckles on wood few feet away; there could be no doubt of the number-twO raps, a pause, three raps; the very signal mentioned in the letter. I waited, still breathless, un- certain what had occurred, yet con- vinced the man ahead had been given entrance.
 Unable longer to withstand the strain I took a step forward into the darkness. At that instant the latch of the gate clicked behind me.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15
Planes Must Conform to Rules.

ChicagO.-Hydro-ai operating along the lake front were classified as mOtOrbOats in a ruling by J. A. COlvin, deputy collector of customs. He decided that they must carry lights on front and rear; a whistle, fog horn, life preservers for each passen- ger and member of the crew, must be equipped with fire extinguishers and that each pilot must also be a H. licensed operator of motor boats.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15

time. felt Wine press past me, and was aware that the guard closed and barred the door, but could see nothing {; not even my own hand before my eyes.
 A latch clicked softly, and a dim ray of light broke in upon us from a revealed passage beyond. It was so faint as to scarcely render features vis- ible, and, as my coat collar was still upturned, I pressed forward close be- hind Wine without discovery. could perceive something of the fellow now, a rather squat figure, concealed by a long, shapeless raincOat, wearing a closely trimmed beard, and horn spec tacles. His features were clearly for eign, yet failed to bespeak the fighting type. placed him as a theOrist, a professor, perhaps, in some small col lege.
 But my thoughts were not so Occu- pied with my guide as with the prob lem of how I was to escape from him. dare not go on into the presence of others, where discovery that was not Charlett would be immediate. At any cost must avoid such exposure-but how? The place in which we were gave me little inspiration. It was a low passage-way, inclosed by rough board walls, instantly driving home upon me the impression that 1t had been constructed for the very purpose for which it was now being utilized secret entrance to prevent any gleam of light from being seen without. This precaution, coupled with the tightly boarded passage, left the whole build ing apparently deserted and desolate, to any chance watcher without. This was evidently no common, vulgar band of schemers, but men with definite purpose in view, which they were en- gagged in carrying out with true secret
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15
Identified.

Two teachers of one of the state in- textbooks, lunch together at the same restaurant every day. They seek a sheltered place and talk over affairs to their hearts content. And their boast Is that no one at the place suspects their real profession.
 But the other day they were both appalled, when one of the walters called out to another: "Just take an- other glass of water down to the poets corner, will yOuY
 And straight to their table the oth- CT waiter came.-IndianapOlis News.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15
Police May Walk.

Pittsburgh, Pa.-City patrOlmen will not be permitted to ride to or from their stations in their own indi- vidual automobiles hereafter, accord ing to an order of Police Captain Thomas Carroll. The order stated that there would be no objection to the patrOlmen riding in machines oth- CT than their own. It is understood the rule was made to save parking space.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15
eardens of RIue and eoId.

Pasadena, Calif.-Every household CT in Pasadena will be asked in the spring of 1924 to plant his garden in blue and gold flowers that year, ac- cOrding to present plans outlined by the celebration committee already or- ganized to make plans for the Pasade- ma golden jubilee celebration to be held during the year 1924. The two colors were chosen as the official col Ors for the celebration.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15
THE PLOTTERS.

Synopsis.-In a New York jewelry store Philip Severn, United States consular agent, notices a small box which attracts him. He purchases It.. Later he discovers in secret compartment a writing giving a clew to a revolutionary movement in this country ostensibly seeking to overthrow the Chilean govern ment but evidently international in character. The writing mentions rendezvous, and Severn decides 10 investigate. Finding the place men toned in the writing apparently de- serted, Severn visits a saloon in the vicinity. A woman in the place is met by a man, seemingly by ap- pointment, and Severn. his suspi- cions aroused. follows them.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15

in my identity as Charlett might win me entrance-but what then? That I was not Charlett would certainly be re- vealed by the first gleam of light, and l would be helpless. was alone, un- armed, and these fellows, beyond ques- tion, were engaged in a desperate game. am sure I should never have ventured it had not my companion suddenly turned and grasped my sleeve.
 You saw Mendez, of courseY'
 Sure"
 And he vouched for her; he says she is all right?"
 "He chose her; that ought to be enough"
 HI, suppose so, but even Men deg has made mistakes. Here's the door,"
 He rapped lightly, his fingers still gripping my sleeve in grasp of friend ship. could have broken away, and ran for it, but something mysterious held me, some odd fascination of dan ger. l saw nothing, heard nothing, yet had an instinctive feeling that a nar- row wicket had opened in the door, through which our dim outlines were being scrutiniZed. I held my breath expectantly.
 "Wno is thereT the voice was a mere whisper, so close as to startle me.
 "Gaspar Wine" was the answer, in the same low tone, "163."
 "What word?"
 "Cervantes."
 "But there are two of you"
 "Oh, this is one of us. It's all right, Juan; I'll vOuch for him."
 The fellow inside grumbled some thing in indiStinguishable Spanish, but opened the door silently, just far enough for us to slip through one at
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15
Scatter Ashes From Plane.

New York.-Flying at an altitude of 5000 feet over Long Island sound, Charles s. Haight unfolded an Ame-- ican flag containing the ashes of his father, Charles F. Haight, and scat tered them to the winds. This strange ceremony which took place was viewed from the ground by the dead mans widow and two other children.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15
"Eit for tha Gods.n

Fragrant woods have always been held in highest esteem among primi- tive people and were considered es- pecially pleasing to the gods, says the American Forestry Magazine. Ac- cOrdingly, they have figured promi- nently in their religious ceremonies and burial rites. Sandalwood Is of the first rank.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15
POO Witness Execution.

Butte, MOnt.-Albert Yeik was exc cuted at the Dillon penitentiary for the murder April q, 1920, of Sheriff c. K. Wyman at MOnida, near the Ida ho line. |, Two hundred persons wit messed the execution.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15
Small Doses.

"Why don't you get him to prescribe whisky?" What's the use? My doc tor is a hOmeOpath. h."-Exchange
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15
Another Way to Say It.

"What you going to do? Surveyr
 ''No, we are going to measure the town for a coffin. It Is dead."-Judge.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15
Ever Think of That7

"Why are kisses like grapes% Because they are incest when you get them in punches"
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15
Negro Lynehed In South Carolina.

Columbia, S. C.-Will Allen, negro who shot and killed Noah Prick, a white farmer of near 7Chapin, Lex lAston county, was lynched by a posse M 15O men near Chapin.
The St. Johns herald., 1921-09-15

A married man says that a ching of beauty ceases to be joy when his wife wants one like 1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29

MOUNT HOLLY. Nov. %
Crashing into a stone abutment at
Two Bridge while speeding to a fire
truck last night, Rodney Peak.
Charles Berry, Carl Gibbs and VIII
bur Baker Of Union company. were
81 badly injured that they were
taken to the hospital here for treat
ment. II is believed none was dan
gerously hurt.
Alec Cleyenger. the driver. failed
to clear the abutment, and the crash
threw .he fremen out and partly
wrecked the machine.
The fire was at Stevens store and
the damage was slight.
ASBURY PARK. Nov. 29.-Rapid
progress is being made by the county
board of taxation in its work Of tab
ulating the assessed valuations Of
every town and municipality in Mon
mouth county. II was announced
this morning that work will be conf-
pleted on scheduled time. January
10.
A unique feature Of the assessment
work. cited BY a member of the
board this morning. is that OF the
power to assess automobiles of per-
ons staying along the shore for the
winter who are residents of other
sections of the state, regardless of
the fact that their cars might have
been assessed in other counties. Any
car in the county here at the time
assessment work began, October J.,
is liable for assessment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Watkins, OF
the Bronx, were visitors at Little
Farms, Sunday. =.
Abram Alschuler, son and daugh-
ter. OF Manhattan. spent the week
end with his brother, Nathan Al
schuler of Amboy Road.
Mrs. Hugh O'Donnell is entertain
ing her sister Miss Florence Car
mody, of Manhattan.
stephen Decker visited in Manhat-
tan Yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. K. ". Cotton and
daughter Gertrude. motored to At
lantic City last week.
Rev. Jacob Cole, of Arlington. N,
j., formerly of Tottenville will bs
the sneaker at st. Marks church to-
night for the ~evanselistic meeting.
n The first masquerade ball of the
fifth Ward Musicians will be held
at Amicitia hall, Friday night, De-
cember o. The music will be sup
plied by the organization and prizes
will be awarded.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
DONATIONS GIVEN
CHILDREN'S HOME

The Danish Children's Home in
Compton avenue was greatly replen-
ished with all sorts of staple sup
plies 1t the recent donation day at
the home and the members of the
Ladies' Aid Society and the board of
trustees have expressed their sincere
appreciation of the bountiful dona-
tions 'received. The names of the
donors are given below:
Mrs. Andersen, Brace avenue;
Mrs. J.. l.. Andersen, Fords; Mrs. E.
Andersen, Mrs. S. Andersen. N. +.
Bjornsen, Mrs. f. Blanchard. Mrs.
p. Beck, Mrs. f. L. Brown. Max
Boris, Mrs. Peter Christensen. Mrs.
II. Clausen, Elizabeth Hardware
Co, f. v. Eskesen. Miss Hedvig
Eskesen. Mrs. S. Erickson. Mrs. ii.
Erickson, Mrs. Friis. Hall avenue;
G.. w. Fullerton. B. NJ. Cannon,
Mrs. N. Gerfulsen, Mrs. III. Gade. j.
Tofte Hansen, Mrs. FIR. Hansen.
Mrs. C. Hansen, Mrs. Hubbard.
Mrs. w. Hoyer Mrs. NJ. Holt, Mrs.
Petrea Hansen, Mrs. Eli Jensen,
Fcrds; Mrs. c. Johnson, Mrs. H.
Jensen, Johan Jensen.
Kelly & McLlinden, Klein & No
ian, MIS-. II. hOyeH, MrS. .. hJdeT,
Mrs. C. Lindeberg, Mrs. C. Ludwig
sen, Woodbridge; Mrs. H. Larsen.
Mrs. NJ. Ludvigsen, Mrs. ]. Lud-
vigsen, Mrs. r. Lauritsen, Mrs. N.
Lund, Julius Lindhardt. j. Il. Ling,
Railway; VIM. H. Mccormick K
Sons, Mrs. NJ. Mathiasen, Mrs. John
Miller, Mr.. and Mrs. 1. T. Madsen.
Mrs. VIM. Mathiasen. Westield;
Mrs. A. Nissen, Mrs. Ellen Nielsen.
New York; Mrs. Elise Nielsen. John
w. Olsen. Peter c. Olsen, Mrs. Axel
Olsen. C. NJ. Peterson, Perth Am
boy Hardware Co., l.. Pargot, Paw
lovsky Bros, p. A. Petersen, Dane
wang. Texas; Walter Petersen. Mrs.
Oline Petersen. Mrs. p. Poulsen.
Mrs. Cilius Petersen, Mrs. H. Pc
tersen. Reynolds Bros. H. +. Ro-
senvinge, Mrs. R. Rasmussen, Me-
tuchen: Mrs. Chr. Rasmussen. Cor
nell street.
Mrs. c. Rasmussen, Hanson ave-
nue.; Mrs. l.. Rasmussen, Miss Laura
Reed, C. Segal, Jos. Slobodien.
Sharp & Hanson, Louis Smith P.
Skovboe. Mrs. Jens Thygesen, Mrs.
Martin Thomson, tombstone street;
Mrs. Y. p. Therkelsen, Mrs. M.
Thomson, Gordon street; Mrs. j. F.
Tanggaard. Mrs. F. Wurtzel, H. We
deem, f. w. Woolworth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
TOTTENVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Anderson and
daughter, of Philadelphia, r here
with her parents.
Martin Burroughs is leaving today
for Miami, Fla, where he will spend
the winter.
Mrs. Mary Stafford, of New
Brunswick, with her granddaughter.
Miss Mary Stafford, of Plainfield.
are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Pat
rick Harding at the Hotel Bruins
wick.
Mrs. Sadie Collins, of Keyport. is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. H. Ger
baulet for a few days.
Miss Ida Woerner has returned to
Trenton after visiting friends in
town.
Mrs. Benjamin Williams is report
ed much improved after a recent
stroke of paralysis.
Announcement has been made of
the engagement of James H. Tate,
a teacher in the Tottenville school,
and Miss Anna McCord, of Oberlin.
Pa.
Patrolmen Cotter, Crossen and
Madden, who we're detailed to the
Sixty-ifth precinct station, West
New Brighton, for milk strike duty,
have been returned to their own
precinct again.
Many tickets have been sold for
the two performances of the benefit
theatre party to be held at the
Palace theatre tonight for the par
ish house fund of the Episcopal
church. Marguerite Clark in
Scrambled Wives is the feature
picture.
The trial of the four Tottenville
men and the barge captain in con
nection with the alleged coal piracy
case will come up in the court of
special sessions tomorrow.
Bentley Lodge No. $40, Odd Fell
lows, met last night in regular ses-
sion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-29
Eli POLICE GUARD
THE SCHOOL CROSSINGS

TOTTENVILLE. Nov. 29.-Wom-
en- police reserves of the five bor-
2bughs of the greater city who have
leen called upon to do various kinds
Nof duty since their organization dur
ing the World War were given the
task yesterday Of guarding school
crossings which is usually done by
regular patrolmen but who are now
doing strike duty. In spite of the
rain the women were on the job pro-
tected by rubbers and rain coats and
reports came from all over h city
that they were having little or no
trouble in handling the traffic and
getting obedience from chauffeurs
and drivers.
Major Sarah Neidlinger, in charge
of the women reserves in the bor-
ough of Richmond, has 10 of her
900 members available for duty. The
women have been given the power
Of arrest and should any driver or
chauffeur be caught not obeying
their command their number will be
taken and a summons served on
them. Captain Emily Hoehn is in
command here and Lieutenant Sue
Trafford did first duty at the school
crossing yesterday morning.