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Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

Governor Bone has announced that he win mot be able to reach Alaska before Julv 10 owing to the necessity of his re- mmug in Washington for a few weeks .or tbcpmposc of acquiring knowledge of Alaskan adairs-which is perfectly right
 and proper However, we hope tlot when he does arrive and hangs up his hat for business Inc will realize that in Alaska is a
 fairly good place in which to become posted as to Alaskan affairs He will find Alas kaus wholc-hcarted people, ready and willing to assist him in every way possible. We have had the privilege of meeting Mir. Bone and we remember him as a very pleas amt and affablc gentleman and are satisfied he will make a good governor lt IS the duty of an, regardless of party affiliations. To lend a helping hand to the new govcr- nor at an times and under an circumstances and to make special effort to enbghtn him in matters pertaining to Alaska.
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01
WAVE SWEEPS STEADILY ON President of American Bankers As- s0ciaion Talks on Economic
 Conditions

puohurst ". c. Neither money transportation costs. taxation nor labor can effectively or permanently avoid hc Irresistible forces chat are working toward readiutmout on @ lower lcyoI according to state mout made horc recently by John s. Drum. of San Francisco. president. Of Che American Bankers Aaoc.c- uon. in survey Of Che economic conditions submitted to Che asoci- auou's executive council
 The statement Of Mr. Drum was baacl on moro chan one thousand replies Co a qucaionnairo sent by thc association Co bankers heads of transportation companies and other business leaders making for author uuuvc opinions as t7 Financial, com- morcial industrial and agricultural conditions In Che uation.
 An elements in Che nations cco- homie ufc muat fan into line in Che process Of roaliustmont Che report said. Tt would work to Che dIaod- vantage of factors that would, if tboy could keep out of limo with Che rest" It added. "Tbo weight Of opinion H Chat th.s tendency toward uabiuzauou win not be accomplish ed iu Che year or Che two ycars that limo just ahead Of us."
 An abrupt transition from the inc Gauou resulting from tho war to normal conditions of poaco-t.me is impossible. Che statement declares "rhc process of readiua'mcut must be gradual First one element then another fcc's tho operation Of tho nczorable forces chat arc working Go restore normal conditions"
 Tho banker declared poss'mists have told us chat a world disrupted by war ia being spocjcd by .rrcs'st- lbIe forces on Che road to economic ruin. while cxucmc opumIsts say uat around Che uezt corner lies uubouuded prosperity waiting only for our arrival aD Che turn. Neither belief was substanuated by Che pres .dcut of Che aa0c.1Uou. who said hat common sense. and a Knowledge Of fact with clear v.a.on, must guide Che nation in its struggle Co solve Che broad economic problems thot have grown out Of tho war and the peace.
 "Our survey has shown that Che great economic problems fan into two classes which may be oyproa ed m terms Of Che problems of produc- uou and those Of costs and markets. Under Che problem Of cost WIG have these nctors. labor materials. traus- portaton and money and taxation. And Che problems Of markets arc.
 Domestic Decreased purchasing power. Che buyers strike. d.r.nci.n- alton Of sellers to take losses and cancellation Of orders.
 Foreign - Doeroaeod purch9sIng nowor Of Europe. inadequacy Of cx- istur credit agencies, European political and socio! Reorganization. cancellation Of orders and exchange.
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01
SOUR DOUGH NOTES
Happenings on Douglas Island Twenty Years Ago This Week
 From News Files

A small Are at Che saw min caused considerable anxiety
 scandinavlans Of Che Island cole- bratod Midsummer Day with three nicnics and Q grand ball.
 The Literary Society met and elected officers
 Evangelist French E. Oliver ar- rived and started conducting union revival services. Considerable in- torcst was manifested in Che sery- iccs
 Mr. Oliver Andrews and Miss Jennie Gale were married.
 A hand drilling contest was to be
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01
DOES IT PAY TO WORRY
 ABOUT APPENDICITIsl

Can appendicitis be guarded agalnst2 Yes. by preventing intos- unal Infection. The intestinal an- useptlc Adlcr-I-ka. acts on BOTH upper and lower bowel. removing ALL foul. docaying matter which might start infection. EXCELLENT for gas on stomach or chronic con- stlpation. 10 removes matter which you never thought was in your sys- tenn and which nothing else can dis lodge Ono man reports it is unbe- licvablo Che awful impurities Adler l-ka brought out Guy l.. Smith, druggist.
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

Amm by tlc name of Lewis has 'hc at nur. to come our against Samuel Gon- pcrs for president of the American Fedo- a.m of Labor which position Samue. aforesaid has held since 1882 and shortly after hc arrived in America from Europe. In other words thc working men of Amer ia have kept Gompcrs in a soft job for Hrty-umc years and he is not yet ready to give it W Theoretically, Gompers may know something about labor, but practi- Gly hc must of necessity be somewhat rusty ou that subject
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

The houors which have been showcrcd upon former Governor Riggs this week in thcvay of receptions and presents for hm- sD'f and his family are fitting tributes to his worth both as a man and official Gov cuurs may come and governors may go. bu, rle one who discharges the duties of rheoHce as faithfully and efficiently as has -Tom" Riggs win not only have his work mapue out bu. he will be a bnciactor to the T. ritory. a credit to himself and am honor O his party.
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01
SORE ARM

Joe Garn. pitcher for Che Douglas Fire Department baseball team. has been unable to work since Che ball game Of Wednesday night of last week when he threw out his arm His arm has ben very sore ever since and for several days he had not use or it at all
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

A teacher in a slum school was calling over Che names Of his schol- ma in order Co ascertain which Of hom woro likely Co leave shortly
 "plo8sc. s'r" mid one urchin I think shall leave soon.
 "Why. Tommy" asked Che teacher
 "Wou s.r" he said. "I think we arc goiu' to leave ow house 'caure mothers burnt Che coal house door au' sold thc cupboard door, and iar- yer's a-chopp.u' down Che stairs this mornu. We alus leave after wc.vc burnt Che s.aiu"
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

An indications point toward very en- iovable Fourth of July celebration on Douglas Island this year. The affair will mot be ou such am elaborate scale as 1t has in years gone by, but 1t is thought that there will be a real good time. The finance committee has nothing but the best to re- port as to the success it has met with and says that in ease anyone has been slghtcd, he can leave his money and it will be taken care off
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

Recent news from Washington says there is rcd-hot fight on over Alaskan ap- poiutmcuts with no hope in sight for a compromise. Many republican office seek CTS are getting tired of having their faces kept out of the nose bag and are wishing for peace
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

added to tho list of events to bo held on Che Fourth Of July
 Herb Bell and Fred purnton de- lighted a big audience at the family show at Che Opera House.
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

had boon O witness Of Che scono and now os tho physician was leaving Che room she whispered shyIy: "ploaao doctor when you tole- nhoncd Co Sister Frances, did she answcr2"
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

"sITKA HOT SPRINGS" Accom- modauons. American or European plan. For terms apply to Dr. b. F. Goddard. sanitarium, Alaska.-Adv
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

The loyalty of many political partizans is measured by the salary connected with the positions they seek as reward for their loyalty. And when they are turned down and some other fellow knocks the pcrsimmon, their loyalty oozes away like morning dew from a huckleberry bush.
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

Tho customer in the grocery store. having ruined his clothes was hop- ping mad "D.dnt you soo chat sign Fresh Pant?" asked Che grocer
 "Of course ! did," snapped Che customer "but I've seen so many signs hung up here announcing something fresh Chat wasn't that didn't believe it"
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

"I can't dnd any old clothes to put on Che scarocrow" said Farmer CoutoHcl
 "You might uso some of tho fancy duds our boy Josh brought home from college" suggested his wife.
 "Im only trying Go scare tho crows; not Go make 'om laugh themselves to death.'
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

Even Germany is afraid to enter into uatiou agreements with Russia lest the latter iu not leep them-rcgard them as ''scrap of paper, so to speak
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

The longest day of the year has come and gone and the Alaskan season is on the down grade again, with the days starting to shorten up.
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

The doctor had been called on to attend uttlo Mabol's sister, who was m. and in Che course Of bis ezam.n- 8uon had used @ stothoscopo.
 From Che doorway utuo Mabel
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

Plan to celebrate the Fourth of July on Douglas Island.
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01
AFTER DINNER STORIES

An English temperance lecturer displayed Go his audience two gcu- nums The first had been watcrcd iu Ono usual way The other had been doscd with alcohol and its ioli- age was shr.ycied and sparse its stem twisted and its vitality de- cayod
 "Now ladies and gentlemen cried Che lecturer "what can you say to a demonstration uko that"
 "Its ou right" said shabby man m Che front row. "and f ! were a gorau.um I'd stick Go watori but. you sec. ] ain't a gerauium %
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

An American politician. who at one time served his country in very high legislative place. passed away. and number oi newspaper mon were collaborauug on am obituary notice.
 "Whot shall we say Of hIm7 asked ono of Che men,
 "Oh. just put down chat he was always faithful Go his crust"
 "Ycs." answered another of Che group. "thats all right but are you going to give the name of Che rust?"
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

Miss Augela Callahan was per- forming hcr usual stunts on Che piano while her mother at Che front window was omyorsug with Mrs Hoolcy
 "My daughters music. said Mrs. Callahan. witch @ proud glance iu Che direction Of Angela "cost us a lot Of money
 "What talk hayo ye2' returned Mrs. Ho0ley "Hovo somo nc.ghbor sued yc2'
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

The judge had pronounced him mentally Irresponsible" and hc was now guest of Che state.
 He wandered about Che grounds viewing his now surroundings with much interest
 Finally be approached one of Che guards
 "What umo is it2" he asked
 Tho guard glanced up a. che clock on Cop oi Che main building
 "EIcyon-thrty." he soid
 "But chat clock can't bo r.sht' observed Che Inquirer
 "Coralnly it is." said Che guard.
 The man walked on and soon he met another guard.
 Say would you mind telling me Che tmc2' he asked
 "surc. said Che guard looking up at Che same clock "lrs Just past clovcn-thirty'
 "But chat clock isn't right is its' pursued che man who wanted Go know.
 "Why sure it is," said Che guard.
 The guest scratched his head re- 0ccuvoiy
 "WcIl if lts riEht-whats .t do- ing hcrc2' he demanded
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01

They no0 been engaged to be mar ricd fifteen years and stun he had not mustered courage to ask her Co name Che happy day. One evening he called in a peculiar frame Of mind and asked hor Go sing some thing tender and touchng some thing that would move him. She sat down ot Che piano and sang.
 Darling J am growing old.
Douglas Island news., 1921-07-01
AFTER TWENTYTHREE YEARS
"Tnc mogu. finger writes And having vr.t. moves on, Nrr aI your p.cfy nor wit

NJ au ,oar ,ears vasa 0ai . "7rd oi |
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-27
Honor Miss Elizabeth Beers

Miss Elizabeth Beers is the newly
elected president OF the Women's
Foreign Missionary Society of Simp-
son NJ. Il. church and Mrs. . Jane
Overington, who has guided the Or
g~anization through so many success
full years, has been made honorary
president for life. The other officers
who together with the committee as
announced in these columns y~ester-
day, will assist Miss Beers in carry
ing on another successful years
work, are Miss Marina Craze, first
vice president; Mrs. Eta Birkett,
second vice president; Mrs. Harry
Waterbor, recording secretary: Miss
Anna Joselin. treasurer: Mrs. viii
liam Walters, corresponding secre-
tary; Mrs. Frank Schicker. mite box
secretary; Mrs. William Walters, Su-
perintendent of the Little Light
Bearers; Miss Elizabeth Beers, sup
e~rintendent of the Kings Heralds;
Miss Francina Craze, steward secre-
tary; Mrs. Edward Walker, Miss
Katherine Woglom. Mrs. B. J. Col.
den, Mrs. Russell Lambertson. Mrs.
Dorothy Hanson. Mrs. John Cray
and Miss Hazel Kipsey, collectors.
The society has already done much
splendid missionary work and these
officers will do everything for its con-
tinuance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-27
AMICITIA ASSOCIATION
CONCERT TOMORROW

TOTTENVILLE, April 27-Ev-
erything is readiness for the enter
tainment of the Amicitia Associa-
ton. of Pleasant Plains, tomorrow
night at Amicitia hall for the ben
eft of the building fund of the as
ISOLATION. An excellent program
has been arranged under the direc-
ton of A. A. F.. Bertsch and Charles
Bennington that will include vocal
and instrumental music and comedy
sketches. All will be by local talent
and will consist of the following:
f.. johnson, black face comedian;
Walter Lebart, Jr., and Gerald
Kress comedy and songs; Barry and
Eddy, comic sketch: Roy Boeschel
and Ray Austin, sketch; Arvoey, the
mysterious; Mr.. Dean, dancing, and
M. Kress and A. Bertsch, sketch,
Home Life. There will be good
music and a good time is in store
for all.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-27
TO take MAN TO FLORIDA
ON MURDER CHARGE

(By Evening News stan Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK, April III
Lieutenant James Crothers and Jo-
seph w. Bryan of the sheriff's Of
flee, Orlando. Orange county, Flor
ida, arrived here last night, for the
purpose of taking back John 4.
Bryant and his wife, who were ar
rested by the county detectives on
Sunday in connection with the muir
der of the formers father in 1919.
The Florida authorities, from in
formation given out. appear to have
a good case against the couple, al
though the son denies committing
the murder, and has stated that he
is willing to go back. If the couple
will not voluntarily return, extradi-
ton papers will be secured.
1t is said. unfed chickens, dogs,
ETC., on the mans property attrac-
ted the attention of the Humane So
ciety in Orlando, and a report to
the sheriff's office, resulted in the
finding of the mans body, buried
with a pet dog. about a month after
he was first reported missing. The
man was found about a mile and a
half from bis home, and a wagon,
shovel. hoe and other things belong
ing to the murdered man were
found in the vicinity Of his grave,
and believed used in committing the
murder and burial.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-27
TOTTENVILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. John 7. Furman,
with Mr.. and Mrs. Abram DeGroat,
of Perth Amboy, visited his par
ents in Nyack Sunday.
Mrs. James A. Androvette is stop
ping with her daughter. Mrs. George
w Dubois, of Fisher avenue.
Miss Eleanor Cougle, of Yetman
avenue, is taking a weeks vacation
from her duties at the Perth Amboy
telephone exchange.
William MacIntyre, of Philadel-
phia, has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. A. Palmer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Warren Van Name,
of Brooklyn, spent the week end
with his parents.
Patrolman Charles Crossen, of the
Goth precinct station is enjoying
several days vacation at his farm at
Huguenot Park.
Edgar A. Adams is home on q ten
days furlough from Norfolk, Va,
with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Nor
ris Adams. When he returns he will
b" transferred 10 the Great Lakes
Naval station to finish his course
in the radio school.
Reuben Cooley, of New Haven,
Conn, has been visiting his broth ar
and sister the past week.
Mrs. Irving w. Sleight has been
confined 20 her home ill for several
days.
Three candidates were initiated
by Washington Council Sons and
Daughters of Liberty at its meet
ing last right at Odd Fellows hall.
Refreshments followed.
The entertainment at the South
Baptist church that was to have
been held Friday night has been
postponed indefinitely.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-27
IN THE SOCIAL o R
MISS NOLAN BRIDE
OF CHAS. BLANCHARD

The month of April is fast drawing
to a close, bringing with it the last
of the many April weddings which
have taken place in the city this
year.. This morning at 9 o'clock,
Miss Marguerite A. Nolan, daughter
of Mrs. Elizabeth Nolan, of Washing
ton street, and Charles Blanchard,
of Allentown, formerly of this city.
were united in marriage at a pretty
church wedding in st. Mary's church
in Center street, with Rev. Charles
Prendergast performing the cere-
mony. The church was filled with
many friends of both young people
long before the organ sent forth the
strains of Lohengrin's wedding
march, played by Miss Rose Bloom,
the organist of the church. During
the service Mrs. Thomas Christoph-
er, a charming soprano, sang ave
Maria" and other numbers. fitting
for the service.
Miss Nolan made a charming
spring bride in her rich. but sim
ply made gown of white georgette
and pearls and picture hat to
match. Her flowers were a shower
bouquet of white roses and lilies of
the valley. Her sister, Miss Cath
crime Nolan, as bridesmaid and
only attendant, wore gray charm
euse combined in striking but pref
ty contrast with tomato georgette,
while her hat was also of the pic
ture variety and in the correspond
ing contrast. She carried a bou-
quet of pink rosebuds. William
Schuck, of Perth Amboy, was the
best man.
Following the ceremony the nup-
tials were celebrated at a reception
NJ thA HnpnA 90 thA hriIAfo y,atInr
at which only members of both
families were present and the spring
flowers, lilacs. dog wood and laurel
made most attractive decorations
for the rooms. The couple left i'm
mediately on a motor trip honey
moo amidst a shower of confetti
and rice, the bride wearing a suit
of blue tricotine and tailored hat
to match. They will not return to
this city, but go to Allentown, Pa,
where they will make their perma-
rent home. They received pretty
gifts of cut glass, linen and silver,
besides a check for $50.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-27
A0UEH0NGAA 1. c.
NAMES STAFF
Athletic Committee is Ap-
pointed to Take Charge of
Newly Acquired Grounds.

fBy Evening News staf Correspondent
TOTTENVILLE, April 27.-With
the naming of an athletic committee
to take full charge of the newly ac-
quired grounds of the Tottenville
Athletic Club, the Aquehonga Ath-
letic Club is going right ahead to
make preparations for the coming
season. Mathes Matheson is the
chairman of the athletic committee,
Francis j. Dolan, secretary. and Ray
Robins. the treasurer.
Edward Crowell is named as the
manager of athletics and Richard
Carfoot, his assistant, with Harry
Cline. field manager and his assist
ants are Charles Walters, Samuel
Tozier, Leon Hart, James Hodge,
James Taylor, j. Leonard Mcdonald,
Charles Gabel, Benjamin Dietz. Ty-
rell Lahey. Henry Henkler and
Emil Anderson.
The first meeting of the commit
tee is scheduled for tonight at S:15
o'clock at the club house in Brighton
street.
Chairman Matheson and his en-
tire committee are enthusiastic for
starting the ball rolling for n of
the biggest season of athletics ever
seen on this n of the island. IL is
the object of the committee and club
to put one OF the strongest baseball
teams in the field ever gotten to-
gether from the combination of the
former Tottenville A.. c.. and the
Aquehonga Club. This matter will be
all gone into tonight at the meeting
of the committee. 1t is believed that
the committee will endeavor to give
.--A GOOD - I-N.I 90 harAho1l &c
given by Manager Charles Hilker, of
the T~ottenville A. c., during last
season. Arthur Romer. the veteran
south-paw. will probably be retained
on the mound again this season and
most of those who backed him up in
the game last year. The grounds will
be put into shape and many changes
made by the field manager and his
assistants.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-27
NORMA CROWLEY HAS
PARTY ON BIRTHDAY

TOTTENVILLE, April 27:-A
birthday party was given in honor
of the seventh anniversary of Norma
Crowley, at 206 johnson avenue. on
Monday. Games were played and
prizes were awarded. Junior Decker
won first prize in the donkey game
and Elwood Leven second. Ethel
Nance won the cake walk and
Frances Yetman won the BOBBY
prize. The table was decorated with
pink and white streamers. Refresh
ments were served. Those present
were Norma Crowley, Frances Ma
nee. Ruth Storer, Junior Decker.
Lester Crowley. Elwood Leven,
Harry Tamarin and Milton Alschul-
err, Mrs. Arthur +. Decker Mrs. John
Il. Furman, Mrs. Merritt Leven, Mrs.
Norman Crowley, Mrs. II. Nance,
Frances Yetman, Doris Stricklin,
Fern Stricklin. Dorothy Nance, Eve
Ign Nance, Marion Latorge, Virginia
Frice, Helen Nance and Ethel Nance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-27
PERSONALS

Mrs Nicholas loft, Jr.. of Mar
ket street, is spending several days
with her mother, Mrs. Frank Pease
of Keyport.
Adolph NJ. Metzendorf has re-
turned to his home in High street
after an extended stay of three
months in Europe. While abroad
he visited the countries of Pales-
tine, Italy. France and Austria.
Miss Esther Laury, of Kearny
avenue, left quite recently for ner
home in Pennsylvania, where her
mother is seriously i'll.
Felix Barnes, of Philadelphia.
navy yard, spent the week end at
his home in Second street.
Leonard Hughes, of High street,
is recuperating at the city hospital
after undergoiong an operation for
mastoiditis there recently.
Mrs. Helen Erickson is confined
to her home in Oak street because
of illness.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-27
Plan for Rummage Sale

The meeting of the Ladies Aux
Hilary of the Home for the Aged yes
terday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. Victor Christofferson of Kearny
mi was filled with plans for the
rummage sale which is to be held in
the near future, the date to be an
nounced later. The women r work
ing to collect a large number of arti-
cles and to make this the most pro-
fitable sale ever held by the society
Anyone having any old clothing OF
other articles suitable for a rummage
sale are asked to notify the home,
Perth Amboy 213-M, or Mrs. Eugene
Dieterly, who is the chairman of the
sale. and the articles will be called
for Immediately.
The next meeting of the auxiliary
will be held at the home of Mrs.
William Walters. 273 Water street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-27
K. OF c. TO GIVE BIG
DANCE SATURDAY NIGHT

The knights of Columbus have
entertained at many dances since the
opening of their clubhouse in High
street some months ago, and with
the rest of the societies who are lined
up for events in the spring season,
will give another dance this coming
Saturday night. This time it will be
the annual spring dance of the order
and the first big dance for the
Knights since the close of the Lent
en- season. Several novelty features
have been arranged in the program
of dances for which one of the popu-
lar orchestras will furnish the music
and the entire evening will be one
of pleasure for all those who attend.
Harry Hardiman as chairman of the
entertainment committee is complet-
ing arrangements with the assistance
of ]. l.. Burke, Edward Pavese, j. +.
Reilly, Frank Seiboth. Michael Lis
ton, Richard White. James Murray,
John Campbell and John Brennan,
the other members of the committee.
The proceeds of the dance will be
put with the Knights baseball fund
as the X. of G. will have a baseball
team this year which will, of course,
require finances. The committee
hope to raise a large sum-.