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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13

The cast of characters follow in
order of appearance: Katcha-koo.
q holy fakir, Elwood Johnson; Sole
jah, a widow of a wizard. Mrs.
Arthur Johnson; Urbanah, high
priestess of the temple, Ruth Macan;
Dick Horton, a collector of adven-
lures, Wilfred tombstone; Harry
Bradstone, a collector of antiques,
Thomas Major; Maharajah of Hun
ga, an East Indian Romeo, Louis
Booz; Boodypah, a slave, Victor
Peterson: La Belle Elysee, French
wife of Maharajah. Mrs. Charles
Michaels: Patsy Kildare. Irish wife
of Maharajah, Muriel Haney; Bra
zillita, Brazilian wife of Maharajah,
Barbara Mcleod; Chin-Chin Foo,
Chinese wife of M~aharajah, Ruth
Jacobson; Mrs. Chattie-Gaddih, a
rich American widow, Dorothy Had
den; Dolly, her charming daughter,
Claire Pfeiffer; Prudence. another
charming daughter. La Verne De-
Hamm.
Priests-Sumner Dawson, Jasper
Johnson, Thomas Hoy, Robert Hut
ton. William Rhodes, Fred Ritter,
William Yarnell. Harold Larson.
Walter Banks, Robert Macmillan,
William Fitzgerald, Sam Ruderman.
Device bearer-Edward Patten.
Fan bearers-Sam Ruderman and
Donald Martin.
Musical Numbers-Act 1
Opening 49,. ensemble
Entrance of Maharajah
Attendants, Priests, Slaves. Etc.
I'm Waiting Yet
Maharajah and Chorus
Invocation to Katcha-Koo Ensemble
It's the Clothes That Make the
Man. .Katcha-Koo and Chorus
I Never Knew What Love Could Do
Dolly and Dick
advertisement Oriental Veil Dancers
That's What He Taught Me to Do
Prudence and Harry
FinaIe-We're Off to Call on
Uncle Sam. ..... Ensemble
Musical Numbers-Act Ill
Polo Dance. introducing "Susque-
Sue" $50. Dolly and Polo Dancers
II Things Were Only Different
Dick, Harry. Solejah and Urbanah
I Follow the Girls Around
Katcha-Koo and Four Wives
When l Went to School With You
Dolly, Dick and Aud Lang Syne
Group.
Grand Finale. . Carnival Of Nations
Oriental Ladies
Helen Bechtel, Leisa Henry, Flea
nor Brogger, Edith Gallagher, Marie
Scott; Cora DeRusha, Marjory De-
Rusha, Frances Hance, Ethel David,
Clara Hansen, Adele Coley, sylvia
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
PERSONALS

sMiss Edna Oliver. former chill
dren's librarian at the local 1nstltu-
ton. leaves tomorrow to take up her
new duties at the public library in
Trenton.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Seiber and
family. who moved to Trenton some
time ago, have returned to this city
and are now residing in Maple
street. F.
Miss Catherine Mcdonald is at
her home in State street recovering
from a serious operation recently
performed at st. Michaefs Hospital
in Newark.
On a huge board fence that was
recently erected by the Raritan
copper Works a sign has been paint
ed in large black letters reading An
aconda Copper Mining Company
Raritan Copper Works. The sign
makes a striking appearance from
the windows of passing trains.
Miss Clara Nelson, OF SewareH.
was re-cle.teG to the position of
commander of the Perth Amboy
Review. No. 81. the WUman's Ben
eff. Association of tie. Maccabees,
for the sixth consecutive year last
night. The officers elt cted to assist
her fellow: Lieutenant commander.
Mrs. Catherine Leidrer; past COM
mand ,r. Mrs. Mary MARTINI: chap
lain. Mrs. Maude Eicke: record
keeper, Mrs. Rita W'rsnd: collector
Miss Alvida Jenser: lady at arms.
Mrs. Anna Dey: s"rgesEt. Mrs. Mer-
rill Martin. sentinel, Mrs. Anna
Buckley. Picket. Mrs. Loretta
OBrien. musician. Miss Hazel Kip
sep: captain of the guard. Miss vi
ola Hall. color bearers. Miss Mary
l.cidner ami Miss Mar'cn O'Brien;
ensigns. Mrs. Catherine Bulfinx and
! Mss Caroline Zimmerran: enter
tainnent committee. Mrs. Hedwie
Bjork: chairman Mrs. Mary Daw'
| sen. Mrs. Merrill Martin, Mrs. Anna
| Buckley AMI Mrs. Anna Dey. In.
I stallation will take place in Jan
| nary at which time the state com
nIander will lie present Is the In
stailing Officer. The winner of the
gold Piece contest was announced
as Arthur Soft of South First street
an dit was decided to hold the mex
meeting on Thursday. December 20
instead Of on the regular day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13

Lippner, Blanche Warter. May Eg-
gertsen. Dorothy Van Dusen, Lille
Roessler, Mae Blocker, Molly Paw
lovsky, Lillian Polkowitz. Ruth
Brehme, jeanette Fairfield, Marie
Clark, Lille Bjork, Julia Jensen,
Muriel Foote, Anna Rosenblum,
Sadie Sosin, Margaret Van Dusen,
Aldona Leszczynski. Ruth CARTS,
Amy Riddlestorffer.
Veil Dancers
Solo dancer, Mrs. Chester Darling;
Moon Dance, Dorothy Hall; Miriam
Tidmarsh, Amy Drysdale. Elsie JAG
OLSON, Anna Jensen, Cora Jensen,
Ella Brown, Gertrude Cheshire,
Lillian Martinez, Mildred Foster,
Jessie Phillippi, Rose Solt, Ericha
Dettmar, Clara Gill, Elizabeth Ma
dusky, Helen Whittemore, Rose
Cerbo.
Polo Dancers
Mildred Westcott, Helen Warren,
Mabel Durham, Ruth Cheshire,
Myrtle Warren, Jane Warren. Eliza
beth Dolan. Bertha Johnson, Anna
Handerhan. Ruth Larsen. Mary
Cerbo, Elizabeth Nobel, Parker Mel
sen, James Patten, Edward Ches-
hire, Bob. Menaker. George Hilker.
Charles Hughes, Jack Fleetwood,
Jake Ford, Alfred Antonio, Charles
Frost. Joseph Desmond. Frances
Seaman.
Aul6 Lang Syne
Alma Rasmussen Evelyn Mckee
mig, Helen Mclaughlin Winifred
Sturgis, Helen Lindeberg. Anita
Pfeiffer. Helen Kehrer, Julia KEEL
sey, Ruth Nelson, Lena Edelsteln,
Loretta Buchanan. Dorothy Nelson,
Margaret Rossi, Ruth Clevenger.
Yankee Dixie
Tobia Marcus, Bernice st. Andras-
sy, Roberta Cluney, Stella Roth,
Irene Lucov, Clara Pribula, Flor
ence Nelson, Marie Simmer, Isabelle
Wedeen, Ethel Boorstein, Katherine
Ternay, Margaret Burns, Mary Ram
sey, Ruth Melbourne, Lillian Shut
insky, Jennie Gilbert.
English Jackies
Eleanor Jones, Marion Blanchard,
Marion Larson, Elaine Counihan,
Alice Bjork, Regina Dwyer, Ruth
Mckenzie, Clara Jensen, Mary Huff,
Catherine Olsen, Grace Meyers,
Sylvia Vogel, Leonore Smith, Mary
Larcombe, Helen Hutton, Eleanor
Walters.
Italian Group
Veronica McGrann, Joyce Layden,
Dorothy Spawn, Dorothy Hall,
Jeanette Greenspan, Emma Johnson
Harriet Richards, Margaret Pyster
Ruth Alpern, Edna Wiederstrom
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
PLAN FOR CHRISTMAS
AT DAY NURSERY

Plans for Christmas activities at
the Day Nursery we're completed at
a meeting of the board of directors
yesterday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. A. p. Kennedy in State street.
Fourteen members of the board
were present and some interesting
reports were heard. The children at
the nursery will be given a party on
the afternoon of Thursday, Decem-
Der 22, and preparations are under
way to make this a long remember
ed event for the kiddies. Reports
showed that the schools had sent a
large quantity of provisions for
Thanksgiving and many children
were given a party at the nursery
on the afternoon preceding.
Mrs. Peter Olsen and Mrs. Axel
Olsen were appointed as the visiting
committee for lex month.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
Given p Party.

A surprise party was given Alfred
Johnson. Jr.. at his home in First
street, Saturday night. The guests
spent a most enjoyable evening
playing games and at a suitable
hour refreshments were served.
Among those present were the
Misses Dolly French. Margie Weber,
Anna Kubinak, Esther Larkin, AL
ice Christensen, Marguerite Crit
-fiths. Petty Christensen, Dorothy
Smith, Elizabeth Martin. Mildred
johnson, Bessie, Doris and Anna
Weiner Messrs. Arthur Holzheimer,
Lawrence Parker. Irwin Christen-
sen. William Peterson, Christian
Died-fckson. Roland Iarkin. Ed
ward Clark, Theodore Beck, Walter
and Frederick Nicholson. Elmer
Christensen, Mathew Webb. Charles
Johnson. Alfred johnson, Jr. and
Ir. and Mrs. Alfred Johnson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
EDITH MARSHALL CLUB
MEETS WITH Mr.. VAUSE

The Edith Marshall Echo Club
met at the studio of their club ad-
wiser, George M. Vause, in Market
street, yesterday afternoon at their
regular meeting. After a brief bust
ness session, a program on the lives
of some of the worlds most famous,
musicians was presented by the va
rious members. Refreshments We're
served in conclusion of the after
moor The next meeting will be held
at the home of Miss Alma Vein
stein, 23S State street. The program
of yesterday afternoon follows:
Life of Caruso. .... Ruth Emmons
Anecdotes and Pictures of Caruso
Members of the Club
Life of Mccormack. Emily Hozeny
Periods of Music-Part IL
Alma Weinstein
Life of Evan WillianA
Lucy Bernard
Lives of Lazaro and Dalmores
Edna Cline
Life or Harold. 49,. Isabella Wood
Spanish Caprice. ..Moskoszkowski
George Vause
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
SEWAREN

Mrs. NJ. NJ. Dobson sailed on Sat
urday for her home in Liverpool
England.
Mrs. H. X. Pulsifer has cen en-
pertaining her mother Mrs. Varnum.
who returned last week to her home
in Maine.
The Sewaren Bridge Club will be
entertained by Mrs. c. f. Lewis to-
morrow afternoon.
The auxiliary of st. Johns church
met with Mrs. T. +. Zettlemoyer to-
day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
Aid County Omcials.

NEW BRUNSWICK. Dec. 13.-In
reference to the presentment made
by the outgoing grand jury yester-
day in regard to the powers OF re-
corders in Perth Amboy and New
Brunswick in minor cases. Chief
O'Connell stated this morning that
Recorder Tindell who presides over
the New Brunswick police court has
been doing all in his power to cur
down the work and expense OF the
county court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
TO ELECT OFFICERS

The weekly card party will not
the regular meeting of the
Catholic Daughters of America to-
night in the Knights of Columbus
home in High street. as the election
OF officers. which is to take place to-
night, will take up the greater part
of the evening. Members are urged
to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY

or. Brief remarks were made by the
three chiefs and several of the OFF,
GERS of tho company. The officers
include: President. John Campbell;
vice president, Andrew Schantz; re-
cording secretary, Rodney ySolt;
financial secretary, George Sea-
man; treasurer. Louis H. FRANKIE.
ST.; foreman, Peter Campbell; first
assistant foreman, Joseph Kelly;
second assistant foreman, Louis p.
Booz; trustee, Louis H. FRANKIE,
Charles Stevenson and Eugene
Kress; fire police. Joseph Petrol,
Louis H. FRANKIE, ST., and Frank
Seaman. President Campbell was
also uame1 the delegate to the fire.
mems relief association.
gonquin Lodge No. A, Knights of
Pythias, which took place last night,
Albert Peterson was named the
chancellor commander.
Halcyon Castle No. 81, knights of
the Golden Eagle, will elect officers
at its meeting tonight.
According to a report made today
by the Federal, State and Municipal
Employment office a total of $40
unemployed persons have been
placed since the unemployment cam
paign began in this city. OF this
number seventy-fve were placed
during the past week, the greatest
number of these being employed by
the Raritan Copper Works. Among
the number found employment last
| week were three ex-Service men,
which makes a total of thirty-seven
ex-service men placed since the
campaign began.
Fire alarm boxes about the city
| show the effects of a new coat of
| paint. This improvement makes 1t
| possible for one to see the boxes
J when some distance away.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
Meet With Mrs Dex-

The Busy Six met at the home of
Mrs. William Dey in Lawrie street,
last week and the prize was award
ed TO Mrs. John Winand. A social
time followed an industrious we
ming and refreshments were served
by the hostess. The meeting of this
week will be held with Mrs. George
woitscheck at her home fAn Lawrie
street,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13
Auxiliary to Meet

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Ladies' Auxiliary OF Simpson NJ.
L. church will he held In the lee
turc room tomorrow afternoon at
3 o'clock. All members are urged
to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13

Miss Mae c. Clark, of Washington
spent Sunday in Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13

Alderman Benjamin a Riedy, alF
though mot present in person, was,
the guest of honor at a Republican
celebration dinner served in the
sixth ward meeting hall In Sutton
street last night. About $50 club
members and Republican friends
gathered to celebrate the re-elec-
ton of Alderman Riedy but he fail
ed to appear and after waiting until
IL o'clock it was decided to go ahead
with the "eats." Alderman Riedya
absence was easily explained. how
ever, as he was at the budget ses-
sion of the aldermen held until mid
night. He explained today that he
would like to have been present at
the spread" but thought his place
was in city hall. Assemblymen Pet
erson and Lyons spoke at the meet
ting. Regular meetings of the sixth
ward organization will be held
monthly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-12-13

William Rasmussen, proprietor OF
the f. & F. shop situated at the cor
ner of Maple and Jefferson streets,
reported to the police today that his
place was entered last night and Q
quantity of chisels, hammers and I
squares taken. Entrance was gained
by breaking a real window. Detec-
tive Lieutenant Joseph Gutowski is
investigating the case
David Goddard, ifty-six. OF 34t
Maple street, arrested by Sergeant
George Kozusko last night for moi
having proper light on a pile of lum-
Der in front Of a shirtwaist factory
was fined IS by Recorder Harold z
Pickersgill today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
PENNSYLVANIA R. R.
MAKES MOVE TO END
STRIKE TROUBLES
New Plan Provides Workers Have
Voice in Settlement OF Con-
trovcrsies.
REVIEW COURT TO
GOVERN OPERATION

Philadelphia, Jan: The manase-
mont OF the Pennsylvania Railroad mas
INST concluded, with the representatives
III its engine and train service employees,
mutusl working agreement regarding the
..,,lsp,cnt of future labor differences,
which. If lived up to in spirit by potn
aides. should eliminate any question OF
strike on this railroad, as lar as traih
operation is concerned.
The classes of employees who, through
their accredited representatives, nave
ioined with the management IN TINS mat
Ter are the enginemen, conductors, iiie-
men. hostlers, trainmen ana s"itch-
tenders, constituting the most numerous
yroup of employees directly engaged IN
The movement OF freight and passenger
traffic.
~ noaceful settlement, upon which the
railroad is now in such complete accoru
with these classes of employees, there mas
heeu established the joint reviewing
COMMITTEES of the Pennsylvania Railroad
System" for the settlement OF all con-
troyersial questions affecting the engine
and tram service men. Through TINS
committee the employees involved VIII
for the first time in the history OF TINS
railroad. have equal voice and vote Win
the management, as the committee VIII
ron.sit,,fe a court of review involving
grievances. rules and working conditions,
including discipline. .,,
The Joint reviewing committee viii be
>,mposed. on behalf of the management,
of two representatives from each OF the
four regions of the system, and, on be-
half of the employees, of the general chair
men of the men in the engine ana tram
service4. The votes of all members,
whether representatives of the manage
ment or of the employees, VIII be OF
euisl power and not less than two
thirds vote will be necessary TO reaeh
decision upon any question presented
In all matters, except individual disci-
pline cases, the full committee Will vote
and its decisions will constitute prece-
dents, which will be binding equally with
respect 10 similar existing or future
cases. upon the management ana the
employees in all four regions OF the sys-
tom uniformly.
Discipline cases will be handled some
what differently, as they involve per-
sonal element which must be accorded
recognition. II has, therefore, been de-
cided that when such a case comes be-
fore the Joint Reviewing Committee,
the two representatives OF the manage
ment in the region in which the case
arises, with the representatives ot the
employe involved, shall not 81 as mem
bers of the committee, during considera-
tion of that particular case. but shal
act as counsel for the presentation ol
their respective claims. The remaining
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
BRITAIN TAKES SOM bER
VIEW Of COMING YEAR
Unemployment and Ireland Are
Two Perplcxing Domestic
Problems.

London Jan. l.-Britains outlook
for 1921 is pictured in rather somhrc
crlors bv the politicians economists,
tnancicrs andl abor leaders At home two
outstanding Problems Unemployment
and ireland have baiilcd the govern
mcrit, while It is also bcsicged bv many
results Of the war INCLUDING a vigorous
newspaper campaign against so-c3liod
COVER ment extravaganza.
In the foreign field. looking eastward,
there is the pcrplcyug problem ot settling
the Palestine boundaries, Promising some
pointed exchanges Of opinion with France;
Mesopotamia. with its huge expense and
its oil: the evcr-prescnt Persian difficult
ties, which the last agreement has not
allavcd. India which Is in q greater state
az unrest than for years. requiring An eN-
cepuonallv large garrison Russia, wlth
her trade proposals which have caused
split in tho British Cabinet, and the un-
certain Greek situation.
Officials here believe that within the
next u months important dealings he
tween Great Britain and the nited
States Viii nccessltate most careful hand
ling.
Negotiat ons between the two countries
have been almost dormant since tine
political conventions IN the United states
There is a desire here 10 clear UP the OIL
question, which has been the subject OF
long series of communications on tho
question as To the extent n which the
United States shall participate in the
world Petroleum supply, much Of which
Is under British mandate 1t IS believed,
however, that considerable more negotita-
ing is necessary before an agreement IS
reached
Settlement Of cable control also offers
many perplexities particularly IN that the
United States is continually reaching
farther for world trade Shipping experts
and officials are Of the opinion that the
new mercantile marine OF the United
states Is likely TO bring up question oi
adroit diplomacy and point TO Secretary
Daniels announcement of a big nava
Program as the forerunner for shipping
differences
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01

Service and othsr local organixa-
tions participated
The exercises opened At Bo'clock Will
sir Ring, which was followed by vocal
solo by w. Harper 9pry of the Paykside
Neighborhood Association. The Madison
Nfighborhood Association gnve an in
teresting exhibition of folk dances u Ire
lnnd and Scotland Features of the pro-
gram we're the songs and dances by Miss
Beatrice Jacoby and Mrs Wheeler,
solo by Al Taylor, trio by Mr.. Taylor,
John ard Michael Malloy and fancy dances
by William Lewis. The Pennsylvania
Railroad Athletic Club entertained with
quartet, followed by song and dance by
Messrs. Haney and MHpbey. The ex-
ereiscs concluded with a violin solo by
Walter Frank, with Mrs. Mildred Frank
rs acclompanist
After the exercises tho corridor was
cleared Of temporary platforms and the
bnlanoe Of the evening was spent IN dane
ing. Music was furnished by RObinson's
Philharmonic Band
In many OF the churches throughout
tho city many New Year's eve an d
watch night services were held
At Grace NJ. r. Church, Ninth and
West streets, Special services were held
from II O'Clock until midnight. The New
Year was usherod in with the ringing of
the fourteen bells comprising tho chimes
At t7.30 in the evening there was special
services at the Cathedral, Bishop John J
Monaghan officiating The services con
sisted Of the singing Of tho psalm "Miser-
ere, solemn portiiciaI benediction and
the re Deum." There was alec special
services at 50. Paul's r.. &. Church
81. Paul's. Union Swedish Asbury and
Mt Salem NJ. T. Churches, held watch
night services Social gatherings were hrl I
in the others
An "old-tirne' prayer, song and prsiss
service was held at Big Bethel under th,
direction Of the pastor, Rev. Arnett, az
sisted by Elders W " Jenkins and Jame-
Mopherson, and all Of the class leaders.
At the workhouse watch night services
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
ID. C. GIBBONEY DROWNED.
Philadelphia Lawyer and Three Others
Lost in Gulf Of Mexico.

Philadelphia. Jan | y Clarence Glib
honey. attorney for Grover G. Bergdoll,
convicted draft dodger and fugitive from
Justice. and three other PhiladelphIans
werc drowned Wednesday IN the Gulf Of
Mexico, near the port Of ChenkIn, on the
coast Of Yucatan. according 70 telegram
received here yesterday by friends and
verified by State Department dispatches.
The others who We're named IN the tele-
gram as having lost their lives when their
small sailing vessels capslzed were John K.
Marklev, prc 0cter and director general Of
the defunct International Lumber and
Development Company. who was con
victed in 1914 Of using the mails 70 de-
fraud; Lawrence Markley. his son, and
Frank W Shriver, formerly president Of
the international concern. The elder
Narkley recently moved % Seattle Wash
Mr.. Gibboney was president Of the Law
and Order SOCIETY,". one time leader IN the
reform forces Of Philadelphia and several
times candidate for the Offices Of mayor
district attorney and sheriff.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
FEWER LYNCHNGs IN 1920.
81, Including White Men, Summarily
Dealt With in Year.

Tuskegee. Ala, Jan l-Lynchings
were less numerous in 1920 than in 1919
according to records compiled at Tuskegee
Institute and made public yesterday.
SIxtv-one persons, including eight white
men. were Enched this year as compared
with eightv-three last year and sixty
four in 1918, the statement said.
In So instances In 1920 officers Of the
law prevented lvnchings the reports
showed, ten Of these instances being III
northern and as in southern states.
Armed force was used 10 repcl would-be
lvnchers in Il cases and in four of these
rnot,s were fred upon, seven OF the 1T
tackers having been killed and q number
wounded. In ~ cases prisoners were re-
moved or the guards were augmented or
other precautions taken.
OF the 81 persons lynched 50 were in the
south and nine in the north and west.
One was a Negro woman. Eighteen OF
those lynched were charged with having
attacked women.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-01-01
TO TEST SECRECY OF DRAFT.
District of Columbia Court Sentences Gen.
Harris 10 10 Days for Contempt.

Washington, Jan. IA touteiupt
sentence OF ten days in jail was supposed
YESTERDAY on Maior-General Peter G..
Harris, acknowledgement of the army, by
Justice Siddons of the District supreme
Court for his refusal TO produce certain
records in connection with the sclectlvc
service act, which were sought IN OHIO
divorce proceedings. An appeal from the
ruling of the court that such records
should be produced was immediately
noted by counsel for General Harris and
the contempt sentence automatically was
suspended pending disposition OF the ap-
peal. oc
General Harris said he had his field
equipment" ready and was prepared 70
serve out the sentence il necessary, but
added that he did not expect to have to go
to jail.
Justice Siddons in entering the order
adjudging the general in contempt. direct
ed that should he decide TO produce the
records sought before the expiration Of the
ten days, he was to be released The War
Department, however, is 10 make test oi
the status of draft records.