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The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-13

strength Of the federation Of labo.
at 3,S06,b28 as against 4,07S,74 in
1870 and says that the slight de-
crease In members is naturally
due to the large number Of work
ers unemployed" 1t points to the
membership enrolment as proof
that the campaign against organized
labor has failed.
The American trade union move
ment,' the report declares, has
Just gone through year of un-
exampled struggle and difficulty.
The enemies Of labor and human
progress have assailed from every
eide. The movement for reduction
OF wages. the movement to crush
our organization, masquerading
under the fictitious open shop'
slogan. the wave of unemployment
and perhaps the most sinister of all,
the revival a. a part of the general
anti-labor campaign of the vicious.
enslaving individual contract BY
which workers are bound to their
employers In unwilling seryitude,
have been massed and concentrated
against the most potential voluntary
movement Of the wage earners OF
the country. Added to these have
been legislative assaults and court
decisions most destructive In char
acter.
We have checked the progress Of
those who have sought to destroy
freedom through the humiliation OF
the organizations Of labor.
I'VE call for a great rallying, q
great unity. . great movement for
ward for humanity. The message
Of trade unionism must BE- carried
to every corner"
Attacks Feed PrOflteerine
Tho council declares that
pronteeeing In food continues.
while Wholesale prices de-
creased retailers continued to
charge unreasonable prices,. II as
serts. "Of all the remedies pro
posed none 10 more to b. recon-
msnded than those submitted to
Prssident Harding BY the federal
TRADE co1missiop that there was no
Qualification for z reduction of
wages. Tho commission held that
the 'hrst object should be to in
GREASE, rather than lessen the pur-
s;hasfng power OF the ordinary con-
sumer.'"
Tho report also says that as 4
Lacaor In the industrial life OF both
Canada and The Unitsd states the
oo-caIled Ona Big Unioa' has peoo-
ucally ceased to exist
1nis m0voment which ~ haen
o. the decline sines the WlhnfDae
strike. Il No Longer eoaGi6ated ~
ecose 1eVe0ant q any seunno-
eseaeA. ~ fs3oEt AeclaraA,
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-13

paign, in commenting on the SWIM
ming lessons said, 1T is the duty
of parents to see that their boys
know how to swim, not only for
protection and safety but for the
parents claim that their boys will
parents claim that their hos will
be safe because they will never go
near the water. In a boys life if he
10 not permitted to 60 swimming he
will sneak away and is bound to
get there some way. It will be much
more Of . comfort to the folks to
know that their son can swim and
even though he never makes a prac.
tice OF going, it may be convenient
some day. Parents may feel per
fectly safe in sending the boys TO.
the lessons as the greatest care will
be taken until they are able tt
SWIM"
Clip this coupon, boys, and enrol
Is soon as pssihle. Only three day.
will be given to sign up.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-13
Attention, Boys!
Argus Y. M. G. A. Learn to Sw;n
Campaign
SIX LESSONS FREE
This coupon is good for Tuesday only

Boys, here is. Tuesdays coupon
that will give you chance to en-
ter the Argus-Y. M. C. A. Learn-to-
Swim campaign as did more than
100 boys this morning.
Lads from the ages Of . to Is
will be given six lessons free of
charge. Membership In the "Y''
10 not required ard any boy in the
city Is welcome to participate.
Six classes will be held accord
ing to tho ability of the boys. They
are beginners, coasters. kickers.
arm-strokers, swimmers and long
distance swimmers. A special class
will be conducted for beginners,
slow to learn. The class will be
under the direction of competent
instructors and the common and
most widely used method Of today
the double overarm stroke and nut.
tor kick. will be taught.
Willis Wood, physical director o.
the "Y', and In charge Of the cam.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-13
MCCARTHY COMPANY
LOWER BIDDER FOR
RESURFACING JOB

Bids were opened this morning
In the city hall for the resurfac-
ing OF the Eighth avenue pave
ment with asphaltic concrete from
Nineteenth to Twentieth street
The bids were laid over for 4S
hours.
The Mccarthy improvement
company was low, with . bid Of
$3.50 a square yard as against a
bid Of $195, which was rendered
by the Ryan Construction COM
pany.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-13
Police News

Clarence Pickney and Ellen
Wright, negroes. were Aned -
each BY Magistrate D. J. Cleland
In police court this morning ON
charges Of disordefly conduct
They had quarrel Sunday AFTER
noon ct e1S Eighth svenue.
A. Highland was fined - on q
charge of drunkenness.
Ernest Peterson and H. Goodson
were fined s. each on charges Of
speeding.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-13

Seattle-Solved At last-the PROS
lem how to have doubles" in the
movies without double exposuresl
Scores Of heroines and heroes
have had to be their own twin
brother or sister-in other words
have had 70 play two roles and
met themselves face to face in a
big scene with the aid Of trick pho
Biography.
And now q simple solution of the
problem has been suggested
twins!
This revolutionary idea original.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-13
RAIL EARNINGS LESS,

Washington, June 13.-Railroads
earned $29 POI 900, or $1,494, 900
less than in March, according to
reports transmitted to the Inter-
state Commerce commission.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-13

Cd here when two sets of twins en-
tered a local. movie contest and an
nounced that they were ready to be
each others double in any film that
might be reeled OF.
They are the Misses Gertrude and
Katherine Way and the Misses c.
ella and Camelia Pearl. Only their
mothers can tell them apart.
Mrs. Way. was asked which
daughter was which.
zone of tho girls has on a round
locket and the other an oblong one.
replied the mother.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-13
RATE ron sHRTNRRS

Phfiners desiring to attend the
D. MONIES session Of the imperial
ooQncll which opens tomorrow can
eoo1lU reduced Aats certificates
4fcm The Chamber Of Commerce,
~. fAto % Des Molnoo and rstpsa
= 0ne ard . ham nnrs. Others BE-
oo3aa Ne0befo ne The Shrine can
en1ta1vGn4age u ~ oRe.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-13
JAPANESE DENY
4 STATEMENTS IN
4 LANSING BOOK


~ delegate to the peace confer
Gnce. takes exception TO statements.
y former Secretary Of State Lam
Gkne, made In the ex-secretary's Sc
emit book concerning the attitude Of
md by the japanese peace dele
A. quoted n the Asahi Shimbun,
vlscounI Maxine. commenting on
cabled resumes Of the book, says
the Japan did not force President
Wilson's hand, regarding Shantung
h1 threatening to bolt the confer
ence, ~ did Italy. There were
Wild rumors abroad in Paris to
that effect At the time" be says.
~Aaoa threats being to the effect
TIT japan woald not Join the
League Of Nations, but these were
uaere rumoss and JapAn'a real ac-
ti1ns had nothing to do with them. =
Mr.. Lansing's statements that
Japan attempted to force the adop-
ton Of the racial equality clause
By announcing decision TO refuse
to- sign the peace treaty Is also de-
ned by the. japanese peace dele
gate. The delegates Of all the pow
On represented. says viseOunt Max.
ino. had 10 otAer idea than to Sc
cufo the best peace possible and
sNch guarantee q would make Se.
cure tina peace Of the world, and
anything In The nature Of . threel
from anyone could not b tolerated
Tho question regarding Shan
tung and that regarding racia
equality cannok be treated In tn,
sa,ne ligkt' he says. Tho state
ment made BY Mr.. lansing in thi,
connection ID probably only hi.
own misconception. a. he was no
present at the meeting at vhic,
tho final decision regarding Shan
tung was arrived ct.
The japanese delegates hat
twice interviewed President vii
son in this matter between Apri
q and April 30, and. after the mat
ter had twice been submitted to tn,
Four, Power conference the agres
ment regarding Shantung was AZ
ranged.
II Only His Ida.
Mr. Lansing. mot being the high
- representative Of America. dix
MT take part In these meeting,
AID his statements regarding Shan
tqng ars only his own ideas Of whai
took place."
fviscount Maxine denies iiat,y
Tat he and Count Chinda had az
interview with Mr.. Lansing, while
t1p visccunt denies any knowledge
OF any member OF the japanese
delegation ever limiting at Q possible
rapture between Japan and Amer.
icA IN event Of the japanese do.
mands being rejected, q stated In
To Lansing memoirs.
Many heated discussions tool
Dnce in the conference, says the
vncount, with each DELEGATION 1t.
tenpting to carry It's own poipts
% no delegation ever descended
q the level Of making threats. Mr.
L&yd George and Mr.. Clemeneaau
an not the kind OF men who would
~ Influenced BY threats, anyway.
Viscount Maxine isQuoted In con.
e1saon - pointing out that M
~ no Idea Of issuing any formaI
r@!atAtion OF Nr. Lanstng's state.
A4nts but II anything calculated
reilly to damage Amefican,Japa
e. friendship should b found II
IL Lansing memoirs. hs may fant
Unnecessary to make some stats
Mnts h clarity Japan's position =
PGris.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-06-13

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-22
EVERYTHING READY FOR
AMITY CLUB DANCE

The informal dance CT tomorrow
night in the Parish House in Rector
street will usher in the fall social
season of the Amity Club. For, weeks
the committee have been meeting at
the various homes of the members
to complete the preparations so that
now nothing could mar the DANCES
assured success. Artistic decorations
have been arranged for. The synco-
patton is to be furnished by Phil
Harris six-piece orchestra and the
evening Is not to conclude before re-
freshments have been served by the
committee.
A program of dance that will
more than fill every minute of the
evening has been prepared and sew
eral novel dances and a moonlight
waltz are scheduled to be features
of it. The committee report that a
large number of tickets have been
sold to date and these may still be
procured at the door of the hall to-
morrow night.
Fred Miller as chairman has ap-
pointed the following committees to
assist him tomorrow night: Check
ROOM, Misses Ruth Hughes and
Ethel David; refreshments, Frances
Hance. Clara Hansen, Wilson Coe
and John Hansen: tickets, Frank
Joline and Harry Grouse; floor COM
mlttee. Johannes Koyen and Edward
Carbon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-22
AUXILIARY
REPORT Is HEARD

In a decidedly interesting report,
Miss Edith Crowell, president of the
local Women's Auxiliary of the Am
erican Legion. told the members
present at the meeting in the library
last nighc about the state convention
of auxiliaries which she attended in
Asbury Park last week. The conven-
ton was held in connection with the
legion convention and some of the
speakers which addressed the Legion
delegates also addressed the women
at their sessions. 1t was of particu-
lar interest, she said, that the auxil-
iaries of MiddleseX county were COM
mend=d for their excellent work dur
ing the past year.
Mrs. o. d. Oliphant was reelected
president and presided at the con-
vention at which there were ninety
seven a~uxiliaries represented by 800
delegates. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr.,
spoke to the women on the formation
of the Legion and its policies and
Senator Walsh gave q most inspir-
ing lecture on the work to be done
by both the legion and auxiliary in
urging further compensation adjust
ment.
The celebration Of Armistice Day
was discussed and plans are already
being made by the local auxiliary to
carry them out, the wish express
ed at the convention. of which fur
Their details will be announced later.
A resolution was passed to take
over the Bergen county auxiliary
home for the convalescent and
make it a State Auxiliary American
Legion Home. Another resolution
was passed urging dignity and So
lemnity in Memorial Day observ-
ances. Money was also subscribed
by all of the auxiliaries for the Pub
lie Health Service Hospital at Fort
Bayard.
DR.. Kate Barrett, president of the
State Auxiliary in Virginia, struck
the keynote Of the convention when
she said that in her opinion the
legion auxiliary cherished the finest
ideals for Americanism of any club
in the country" Five delegates and
five alternates were elected to at.
tend the ra'Io.ai convention ta DC
he'd in Kansas City each to pay her
OWE expenses. Among the many
things to come UP at that convention
will be the changing Of the auxil-
larry name from the Women's Aux
iliary of the American Legion to
the American Legion Auxiliary.
of Miss Crowell's report.
Miss Crowell returned inspired
with great plans for the local auxiI-
larry and these will be discussed fur
Their at the next meeting to be held
In the library on October4. 1t was
decided last night to change the
regular meeting night from Wednes-
days to the first and third Tuesday
OF every month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-22
CANDIDATES ATTEND BIG
SLOVAK CLUB AFFAIR

Four candidates for political ofh-
ces were in attendance at the frst
annual dance of the Slovak Club held
in the Slovak auditorium on Laurie
street last night. John Kozusko, Jo-
SEPT Seaman and Joseph Powers
candidates for the sixth ward alder
manic nomination on the Democratic
ticket. and James Burns, Democratic
candidate for freeholder,
this celebration following the meet
ing of the City Democratic Club.
The semi-weekly meeting OF the
Slovak club Is slated for tonight. ana
Fred DeVoe, candidate for state sen
ator. is scheduled to address the
members. Other political candidates
also are invited to attend this meet.
ing and speak to the members OF
the club.
Music for the dance held last night
furnished by Bill Seiboth,s or
chestra. The committee in charge
of the dance arrangements was as
Follows: Steve Messaros, chairman;
John Hospador, Andrew Muska'
steve Kozusko, and Rudolph klsh,
manager. William Dalton was
the winner of a fountain pen, a prize
offered by the club.
Steve Kozusko. president or the
Sioyak Club, made an address OF
welcome at last nights affair.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-22
BIC LAWN
STARTS TONIGHT
K. of c. Event, Postponed
Last Night by Rain, Will
Open Up Tonight

Weather conditions were respon-
sible for the postponing of all ar
rangements for the opening of the
knights of Columbus lawn fete
scheduled for last night. This set
back, however, has not dampened
the efforts Of the committee in
charge and announcement was made
today that the program for the re-
larged rs a result Of last nights
postponement. A big turnout is ex-
pected for the opening OF the annual
event tonight.
The Casey side-show" where one
may see a number of home town
freaks, will be one of the biggest
features on the midway. The athletic
show where boxing and wrestling
exhibitions will be staged should
prove a real drawing attraction.
Many Of the leading boxers in this
section are scheduled to appear on
the boxing section of the program
and leading mat artists also will be
included on the card for the athletic
show.
Interest in the baby parade sched-
uled for Saturday afternoon is stead
lily increasing. All entries for this
event must be in the hands Of the
committee by tonight. An unusual
program is being arranged for the
Mardi Gras to be held on Saturday
night. There will be dancing in the
auditorium of the clubhouse tonight,
tomorrow night and Saturday night,
and music will be furnished by Fred
O'Brien's orchestra.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-22
CITY WILL LAY
WATER MAINS
Water Board Takes Action on
Petitions inspection at
New Reservoir

The Board of Water Commission
ers last night received two petitions
for water mains, n for a pipe on
Hazel avenue from Brace avenue to
Bingle street and the other for a
main on Carlock enu After go
ing over the city map and hearing a
delegation of property owners and
residents along these two streets,
the board decided to lay the pipes as
requested.
The other mains will be laid
shortly, as a result of a decision
reached by the commissioners last
night. These mains will be Wagner
avenue from Pine street to the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad tracks, on
Jeffreys street, from Jacques street
to Amboy avenue and on Sutton
street.
1t will require 900 feet of six inch
pipe to lay the Wagner street main,
600 feet of six inch pipe for the JET
freys street main, 200 feet of four
inch pipe for the Sutton street main,
and 600 feet each of six inch pipe
for the Hazel and Carlock avenue
mains.
The superintendent vas instructed
to plans and specifications
for this work and advertise for bids
to be received at the next regular
meeting of the board, Wednesday
night, October 5.
Bills and payrolls amounting TO
s9,62S.12 were ordered paid. The
mayor returned approved the con-
tract of the city with Sayreville
township to supply that place with
water,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-22
PLAN FOR DAILY
DENTAL CLINIC
So Many Children Need At
tention Sessions Here May
be Increased

Renewed efforts are being made
to hold dental clinic here every day
In the week or at least increase the
number of sessions to three or four.
At the present time the clinic holds
forth only on Tuesday and Friday
afternoons from 1880 to 5 o'clock
and because of the large number Of
children who need attention it is i'm
possible to cover all the necessary
ground. Children come recommend
ed from the public schools. ~parochial
schools and Board of Health and 1t
is difficult to handle the patients Of
all these institutions in such limited
space of time.
During the month of August, even
when the schools were not in session,
almost ninety children were cared
for at the clinic. During the month
of July a much larger number were
treated for the clinic days were I'M
interrupted by the vacations OF the
operator and other workers.
With the opening of school the
demand for treatment is even great
err and it is expected that some move
will soon be taken whereby 1t Will
be possible to allow more time for
the work.
DIR. M. J. Dinesen is the operator
in charge and Is assisted by Mrs.
Frank Parsons. The clinic was made
possible through the cooperation of
the Board of Health, Red Cross.
public schools and State Dental AS
ISOLATION.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-22
MANY WOMEN AND
GIRLS ARE ENTERED

Entries for the women and girls
swimming meet to be held in the Y.
NJ. C. A. pool next Wednesday night
as the concluding feature Of the
swimming season which has occupied
a busy summer of Wednesdays under
the direction of Miss Margaret Ric-
hart, closed last night. Women and
girls both, have signed up in COM
~paratively large numbers to be par
Elephants in the various events which
comprise the program.
The weekly instruction at the ~"
has prepared the girls and women
for an excellent showing. The class
es have been filed in the morning and
evening and many have expressed
their regret that the aso will close
next week. Swimming will not be
done away with entirely, however, as
the pool will be open after the gym
classes as of last year and the direc-
tor will instruct in the art of swim
ming, diving and life saving, in the
short time allotted.
Although the "Y" has been open
for women and girls on Wednesdays
now for nearly a year, there are still
many who have never been inside its
doors. The swimming meet will af-
ford the opportunity for women and
girls to see the gymnasium and pool,
besides seeing the aquatic accomp-
lishments acquired by many Of the
members this summer. They will get
under way by 8 o'clock and Miss
Richart has requested that all parti-
cipants be ready promptly at 7:45.
The list Of entries in the various
events follows:
Twenty yard dash for seniors, Ell
eanor Jones, Marion Ludwig. Alice
Bjork. Mrs. I. j.. Reimers, Ruth Ma
can. Mrs. Hester Bowan, Elizabeth
Nobel. Florence Hughes, Mary Bru-
isko, Mrs. e. Bowman. Florence
Brownmiller, Mrs. Meigs. H.. Splitter,
Laura Strandberg and Helen ellis.
Side stroke for form, (women),
Mrs. Walter H.. War;. Mrs. Merrill
Mosher, Mrs. Francis Seaman, Miss
Laura Strandberg, Mrs. Hester
Bowman and Miss Muriel Foote.
Twenty yard dash for juniors, Ell
eanor Spawn, Margaret Counihan.
Doris Hedworth, Margaret Fraser,
Katherine Lobre, Dorothy Nelson,
Dorothy Spawn. Z. Cox. Virginia
Hoy, Marion Larsen. I. Brown, Edyth
Bjork. E.. Mathiasen, B. Olsen and
Katherine Lake.
Thirty-five yard dash for begin
ners. -. ~Falkenstrom. e. Hease. A.
Tate. e. Johnson. Ruth Waterbor,
Elsie Crowell, Isabel Rhodes, Gladys
and A. johnson.
Side stroke for form. Juniors. Mar
garet Counihan. Katherine Lake. B.
Olsen, Isabel McNulty. Doris He'd
worth, Eleanor Spawn, Virginia Hoy.
Marian Larsen and Helen Gillis.
Forty yard dash for seniors. Ruth
Macan, Alice Biork Eleanor Jones
Florence Hughes. Florence Brown
miller, Mrs. Meigs and Mrs. Hester
Bowman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-22
To Attend Staue Rally

Arrangements to attend the state
rally in Montclair OF next Monday
night were completed at a meeting
of the Perth Amboy Review No. 81,
the Woman's Benefit Association of
the Maccabees, last night In Red
Mems Hall. At least ten delegates
will attend from the local order and
these and any others who can go
are to meet at the corner of Smith
and State streets for the sos fast
line trolley Monday night. The ONCE
of state lieutenant commander has
been conferred on Commander Clara
Nelson of the local review for that
night. This is the highest honor
that can be conferred on a COM
mander at the state rally and hence
many will want to be present from
the local order for this reason.
Two new names were put up for
membership at last nights meeting
and 1t was decided to hold a social
in connection with the meetings the
last week of each month. A delight
full social hour followed last nights
session with refreshments served by
Mrs. Albert Bjork as chairman and
her assisting committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-09-22
MAYOR WITH DELEGATES
RI FIREMEN'S CONVENTION

Mayor William c.. Wilson with
Fire Chief Harry Tooker and Louis
Van Horn. Leonard CosgroVe ana
William Nolan as delegates from the
Perth Amboy Firemen's Relief Asso-
citation are leaving today for Atlantic
City for the annual convention OF
the New Jersey State Firemen's Re-
lief Association, which is to be In
session at that place tomorrow and
Saturday. The mayor is making the
trip down by automobile. Alderman
at-large John N. Wester will be act
ing mayo while Mayor Wilson Is
away.
The state convention of firemen Is
expected to bring together a large
gathering of vamps from all parts
of the state to the two days session.
General Bird Spencer, who has been
at the head of the state association
ever since 1t was organized, will pre-
side. He is expected to again be
named the Resident without opposi-
ton.