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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-16

and evenings. O'Brien will appear
as a young man returning from the
city to his native village in order
that he may realize on the fruits of
his fathers last will and testament.
He finds that the fruits" in this
instance consist of a great tract of
land. well under water. with lush
grass. rank weeds and a large popu-
lauon of buu-frogs IS. his posses
sions. That's what he learns. at
least, from the old skinfint who says
the swamp-land was what the skin
flint gave in trade for the rolling
acres. fine house and barns that the
city chap" believed he had Inherit
ed.
There would be less interest IN
the photoplay IL the story of CLAY
Dollars were told completely-but
everybody who lives in a small town
or has ever lived the life of a VIII
lager will be rewarded when they
see the popular Eugene O'Brien
work out his own destiny from be-
hind the desk of the local tavern.
"Clay Dollars will bring back the
old home folks to everybody who is
absent from their native heath
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-16
Dtmas Tomorrow.

Helene Chadwick, the only woman
in the cast of Goddess Men," a Reg
inald Barker production released by
Goldwyn. is allowed but one change
in the entire picture. The story is a
thrilling sea tale of strong men and
wild adventure.
The most photographed girl In
America thought it a good joke on
herself when she was restricted to
"a heavy skirt and blouse, and a
light skirt and blouse"
/. Miss Chadwick has appeared in
numerous Goldwyn pictures since
leaving New York for the California
studios. but is more familiar to the
public in the part of the lady OF
wealth and fashion, wearing exquis-
tie gowns ard all feminine adorn-
ment. =,
AS Ruth Lytton in Goddess Men,"
however, she leads a very different
life. She spent several weeks
about the Catalina Islands with n
simple change of costume.
THAT was literally the extent OF
my wardrobe for over a month,
Miss Chadwick. I'VE worked all day,
and nearly every day, and of course
I stayed in the costume nearly all
the time"
The role or BLACK fdWi Is ptaycu
by Russell Simpson, and Red PAW
his son.. in the play is portrayed by
James Mason. Both are known Tor
their work in interpreting strong
outdoor character parts. John Bow
ters, who is the owner of a fine yacht
and quite a seaman in private life as
we'll, plays Dan Darrin, Ruth's lover.
Goddess Men" will be shown at the
Ditmas theatre for three days, COM
mencing tomorrow. .
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-16
GOOD PROGRESS MADE ON
WEST KEYpORT BRIDGE

KEYPoRT. Nov. 16.-Consider-
able progress in the big job of res
building the bridge over Matawan
creek at West Keyport has been
made by the contractor, f. w.
Schwiers. Jr.. of New York. 1t is
the purpose CT the contractor to
avoid closing off the state highway if
IL is possible TO do so while the con-
struction wo-k is being done. This
will depend largely upon the auto
lists themselves as the road at this
point is more or less filled with build
ing materials and fast and careless
driving would result in accidents and
as long as the drivers using the high
a will be careful there will be lit
tie danger OF the work interfering
with the traffic.
Six clusters of piling with eigh-
teen piles in each cluster and driven
one hundred feet have been complet-
ed. These piling will support the
concrete piers A new span thirty
feet long is 10 be built on each end
of the present structure. In order
TO do this 1t will be necessary to cut
back tn, newly paved highway that
number of feet on either side. 1t is
eliminated that the whole. job will
take a year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-16

India and the Orient. the colorful
kingdoms and empires lying some
where east of Suez" have beckoned
the adventurer with the lure of
beauty. romance and glamour.
Singapore. the trade center of the
Orient, a port of ancient traditions
and modern business. where today
tubs shoulders with yesterday, is the
alluring background of Thomas III.
Ince's latest special production for
the Associated Producers, The Cup
Of Life which is announced as the
feature of the Crescent theatre pro-
! gram beginning tomorrow.
The story is a tremendous drama
of a fathers love for his son and of
the unjustified vengeance of a pow
erful Chinese merchant prince. Deft-
" combined with a delicate love
story, and scenes of stirring action,
are revealed the fundamental differ
ences that will forever separate the
Orient from the Occident-the divid-
ing line of races.
The cosmopolitan atmosphere of
Singapore has been exploited to thu
fullest advantage in attaining pow
erful and effective contrast, and in
reaching the tremendous dramatic
situations which feature the produc-
ton.
The leading roles are assumed by
an all-star cast of exceptional merit.
Hobart Bosworth appears as Bully
Brand" the type of Characterization
for which he has become justly
famous. Madge Bellamy, Tully
Marshall, and Niles WEIGH are seen
in parts no less important. Monte
| Collins and May Wallace complete
the cast.
The Cup of Life has been pro-
duced in typical Thomas II. Ince
fashion. and no effort has been
| spared to make it of the artistic
| and dramatic triumphs of the sea
| son.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-16
Strand Attraction

The great host of picture fans
who have given Eugene O'Brien a
place high among their favorite
players will see that star in a diff
ferent style of role than he usually
plays when "Clay Dollars" ome to
the Strand theatre tomorrow to be-
gin an engagement of three days
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-16
THEATRES
Al Crescent Tomorrow

At Crescent Tomorrow
Since Marco Polo first dared the
hidden dangers of unchartered
oceans to journey his way from
Europe to the mysterious shores of
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-11-16

living elsewhere with an occasional
thought Of home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
Austin Is Sued by Coffee County Men
 For False Arrest

Montgomery, June 2s.-- Special )- An aftermath of the Coffee county tax fight and the arrest of William Reddock, Marion N Morrow and ~. M. Bailey on charges of burglary growing out of the theft of tax rec ords of Coffee county, came Wed. nesday, when suits claiming damage of Sl5,000 were filed against c. w. Austin. chief state law enforcement officer: William c Wilson, J. FL Scarborough and l.. lA Phillips, deL uties of the law enforcement depart ment and the surety company which carries the bonds O.. the department.
 E9ch one of the three arrested claims personal damages for fals. imprisonment. The men were arrest ed in Coffee county and brought U Montgomery and kept in the count / jail over night, The next day they were ordered released on bond by the circuit court of Montgomery county The Coffee county grand jury then refused to bring indict- ments against them.
 Reddock is the only person who brought suit against Chief Austin while the other two sued the dep- utjes and the surety company. Copies of the summons and the complaints were received in Montgomery by Sheriff John L. Scogin, who will serve the papers on the officers.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
Veluet Beans May
 Get 50 Per Cent
 Reduction Tn Freight

Montgomery June 22.-- (Special)-- Railroads of Alabama are willing to make reduction Of about 50 per cent in the freight rates on velvet beans consigned to town in this state to shipping centers of the ncrth and east according to a schsd- ule of rates submitted to the public service committee Wednesday.
 Final approval or disspprovaf of the proposed rates was postponed until July IS, in order that shippers and others interested may make an investigation of the proposed sched- ule Traffic representatives of the commercial organizations of Bir- mineham. Mobile. Montgomery and Dothan appeared before the commits sion during the day. in the interest of their shippers. who seek better rates on velvet beans. c. E. Jones. secretary of the Birmingham Traffic Bureau. represented his organization. while R. c. Cobb of Mobile came for tho Mobile Chamber of Commerce.; NJ NJ Caskie for the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, and J. H. AL dridge for the Dothsn Chamber of Commerce.
 The traffic representatives also submitted to the commission pro- posed schedule of rates, and they. too. will be considered by the ship pers before the hearing July IS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
TWO ARMY PLIERS
 ARE DROWNED AS
 PLANES COLLIDE
Accident Declared One of the Most Peculiar on Record. Bodies Have Not Been
 Recovered
By Associated Press

Washington, June 22.--Two of the leading fliers of the army air scrv- ice, Captain Howard T. Douglas and Lieut.. Maril ]. Plumb, were drowned in Chesapeake bay today after col lison of their planes in the course of bomb raid directed at the hull of the old battleship San Marcos off Tanglier island. a@
 Reports received by the war depart ment from Langley Field, Va. said the accident was one of the most peculiar on record. lieutentant Plumb flying fast single seat plane, was dropping bombs and Captain Dou- glas in another plane was observ- ing the raid from above. Plumb Z plane had just dropped bomb and was climbing upward as Is the GUS tom after releasing the weapon when it struck Captain Douglas machine cutting off it's tail.
 Both planes fell into the bay and disappeared, together with their pilots, whose bodies had not beer recovered tonight, although searct had been made by number Of army and navy crafts ordered to the scene after the accident,
 Langley Field officials reported that soon after the planes fell another of the bombing planes dropped a bomb containing 300 pounds of T. N. T and th,lt it fell near where the machines went down. It was evident t was said. that the pilot of this machine. one of many participatine in the attack on the San Marcos, had not seen the planes fall. The terri- fic explosion of this bomb, aviation officers said, probably would make more difficult the recovery of the bodies of the officers of the planes
 Captain Douglas, whose home was m Covena, California, was one of the best known of army fliers He was attached to air service headquarters here, and went by rail ahead of the army aviators on their recent flight to Alaska to select landing fields and make all arrangements for them
 Lieutentant Plumb, whose homf was in Fondulac, Wis, was recogni- zed, officers here said, as one of ths army's most experienced fliers Whsn ordered to Langley Field to partici- pate in the joint army and navy bombing tests he flew from Sar Antonio in big Caproni machine.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
ADMIRAL SIMS IS
 NOW IN CAPITAL
Arrives From London to Make Report on Speech Against
 Sim Fein
Bx Associated Press

Washington. June 22.--Eear Ad- miral Sims arrived in Washington iate today from London to report to Secretary Denby for questioning re- garding his recent speech, in which he was quoted as attacking sympa- thizers in this country of the Irish republic. He was accompanied by Mrs. Sims, and was met by few friends There was no demonstra- tion, and only the usual incoming and outgoing crowds were at the station.
 Admiral Sims entered waiting automobile, and went directly to q hotel. As the machine swung out from under the station portico a gray haired man shouted: ..Bravo. Acmiral!"
 The naval officer probably will see Secretary Denby tomorrow. From Washington he plans to go to Newport. R. l., to- resume his du- ties as president of the naval war college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
BiRM CHAM AND TUSCALOOSA MEN
 ON MISSING TUG
By Associated Press

Washing ton, June 22.-The names of the four officers and 4s enlisted men aboard the lost naval tug Con- estoga were made public today by Secretary Denby, who said he still refused to abandon hope that the tug or her company wouf1 be found. The tug sa ''AI from Mare isiaad March 25 fer Samoa. via Pearl har- Dor, and no word has bsen heard from her since. despite thorough search of Pacific waters.
 A list of the crew of the Conesto- ga, compiled from the last muster
 Lee Joseph Alleman. seaman,
 Arthur Brignac. seaman. Head Of Island. La.
 Russell R. crabtree. fireman, Tus- caloosa, Ala.
 William ]. Donovan. shipfitter. vicksburg, Miss.
 Clarence L. McIlwain. seaman. Bir- mingham, Ala.
 Wallace Pearl. mess attendant. New Orleans.
 Eiedsoe s. Toms. fireman. coves- |viile. Va
 Edward Wilson, Pensacola, Fla.
 James Monroe Wooten. she1lman, Randolph county. Georgia.
 Tony Powers, fireman. Essex, Miss.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
CO., OPERATION URGED
Talk to White People Instead of
 About Them, Moton Advises
By Associated Press

[ Washington, June 22.--Amcrican negroes were urged to cooperate in all matters pertaining 10 the welfare of their race by pr. Robert R. Moton, principal of the Tuskegee institute, in an address tonight at the sradu- ating exercises of the Armstrong
 Manual Training school Negroes re- siding in Washington, he said had unusual opportunity to demonstrate ltiat members of the race did have the capacity for intelligent and uss- ful citizenship.
 Let me urge you in this connec- tion." Dr. Moton said, to make Il q rigid policy 10 talk to white people.
 rather than talk about them Brook CT Washington used to say few men onjected to being talked to. but there were fewer still who did not object to being talked about something's think that we have spent too much time talking about the white peonle and they, in turn, have talked too much about us. The time has now come when We can and should talk to each other about the things which cause misunderstanding and fric- tion v
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
Charles Brown Is
 Only Negro in U. 5.
 Giuen British Medal
By Associated Press

Washington, June 22.-To Charles F. M Brown, an humble servitor of the British embassy, has gone the distinction of being, according to of ficial records, the only negro in the United States to receive the medal of the Order of the British Empire The presentation was made today in the presence of the full staff of the embassy gathered under the big ma pie on the lawn of the embassy. Brown for, 35 years has been att tached to the embassy as a messen- ger and clerical assistant, during which he has served under nine min isters and ambassadors, beginning with Sir Sackville- West
 Sir Auckland Iieddes himself pinned the decoration on the breast os Brown and delivered a felicitious speech reciting the long service of the recipient. Brown replied with an expression of his devotion to the embassy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
TEXAS STORM IS
 MOVING INLAND Tide Is Rapidly Receding and Barometer Is Rising
 At Galveston
By Associated Press

Dallas. Texas. June 22.-Repolts received here from greater par. of the Texas coast tonight, indicated that the tropical storm of late last night and today had practically sub sided in that area, but showed a tendency to go inland or be deflected eastward along the coast.
 At Galveston the tide was rapidly receding and the barometer rising
 Unofficial reports from Corpus Christi said that the weather hau virtually cleared there and that no further disturbances were expected
 Reports from various points along the coast told Of very high tide but the wind had not reached the velocity felt at Point Isabel, Free port and Angleton early today an' last night
 There had sbeeb no reports late tonight of loss of life in the storm aera.
 Six boats including one large ship ping board tanker, sank at Iort Aransas early today, according to in- formation from Corpus Christi.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
LETTERS LEAVES TO
 TAKE SEAT IN HOUSE

Anniston, June 22 tspeciai)-- Major Lamar Jeffers, recently elected to Congress to fill. the vacancy caused by the death of the lameuted Fred l.. Blackmon. left Wednesday morn ing for Washington to take up his official station at the national cap: tol
 Major Jeffers was a guest of homer at the regular meeting of the. Oxan- ma lodge, Knights of Phythias. Tues day evening, on which occasion a pro- grampie having wide range of in- terest was carried out. the congress- mans address being one of the fea- lures of the gathering. Refresh- meflts were served ny the members and after the distribution of smokes. short addresses complimentary to the Congressman were delivered by s. L. Johnson; Dr. ]. F. Hawkins, A. N. Stanley. w. o. Grant and others. Tue informal part of the programme was presided over by A. F. Ezell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
SENATE ID ACCEPT
 ARMY BILL REPORT
Ends Congressional Action and Means Compromise
 Between Two Houses
By Associated rress

Washington, June 22.-The Senate today voted to accept the report of the conferees on the army appropria- ton bill, carrying a total of approx imatcly ss2s,ooo, 900. This ends con gressional action on the bill and means compromise between the House and Senate.
 The Senate accepted the proposal of House conferees for reduction of the army to 150,000 enlisted men by october l, already approved by the House, which originally voted to make q cut to 100000 by the end cf the next fiscal year.
 Chairman Wadsworth of the Sen ate military committee said he moved acceptance of the House proposal under personal protest
 Tt is with the greatest reluc- tance,' he said, that I ask the Sen ate to agree to something which will turn 10000 men out of the army within the next three months in vio- lation of moral contract. But it must be done or there will be no army appropriation bl1l.
 Arbitrary discharge" of thousands of men was as "treataent whi .h never before has been administered to ouT dIissf tHc ScHdtOr Satu, dnH would result in no economy as it would cost about three and a halt million dollars to pay transports : ton expenses of discharged men.
 The $22S. 100000 total carried by the bill compares with $32O, 900. 900 in the House bill and $334.O0O. 900 in the Senate measure. The army bill ve- toed by President Wilson at the last session carried $s46, 100000 and pro- vided for a minimum army of 15s.00o men,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
A|RCRAFT SCORE
 NUMEROUS HIS. Great Aggregation Carries Out Bombing Test on
 Former Batt|eShip
By Associated Press

Newport News, Va. June 24-Army with which the comprehensive ma aggregation of flying craft assembled at one time since ths armistice. today carried out in Chesapeake Fay off Taneier Island, a successful bombing 2 test upon the hulk of the former pat tieship Texas. later the san Mar- cos. More than 20 tons of high e. plosive bombs were dropped, many direct hits being sccred.
 Aside from the results of tHe tnrget practise, aviation officers were par ticularly gratified with the success with which the comprehensive ma neuyers of many aircraft In forma- ton were carried out.
 Thirteen airpIanes of ,he s. E.5 is De. each carrying four 25 pound bombs, made the preliminary attaciS. after pursuit planes had theoretically y c.eared the air of enemy craft and had formed protective lanes for the bonlbers. Army dirisibles located tie target and reported on weather coE- iitioEs.
 Following the fast flying s. E.-ba came two groups of De Haviland and six su0 pound missles or four of 6y pounds which were cut loose from ! height of 4,000 feet
 As the bombs landed the twisted frame of the old San Marcos was wreathed in flame and smoke, sew erai of the charges being seen to ~ piode simultaneously either upon uf in close proximity to the wreck. fine effect Of the consolidated de-
 onstion was such as to throw a csoud of water, steam and smoke 5UG feet in the air. An official exsmt nation was made of the results which will be embodied ia report to the general staff. Army fliers will have their next opportunity on July I2 when they are 10 bomb the formc-' German destroyer G-102.
 Brigadier General Mitchell, Assis- tant chief of the army air service was in charge of today's test. Ac- by Major T. Dewitt Nils linz, he personally operated a plane aver the scene oe the bombing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
REVEAL SOVIET PLOT TO CAPTURE AMERICAN SHIPS
Local Hearing of
 B. R., L. & P. Plea
 for Increased Fare

Montgomery, June 22.--.(Spe- ciRi.D--Citixens of Birmingham who favor or oppose the petition of Lee C Bradley. receiver of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power company may appear before the public service commis- sion at a hearing in the Jefferson county courthouse at Birmiug- ham, June 2S. The commission W cdncsdny announced that the hearing would he conducted in Birn,ingham for the convenience of the people interested. a
 An interesting fight :s expect cd as result of fhe announce ment of the city comnis.ior of BtrminRham that it will oppose any further increase in the strret car fares. contcndinR that the rate of service is insufficient.
 Members of the public service committee left Wednesday after noon for &nnistcD. where they will hear the petition Of the water company for an increase In the water rates for Anniston and suburban towns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
CYST OF THE NEWS
GENERAL

GENERAL steagaiI to aid Mcdonald In racr for fteutsnt governor. Jacksonville publisher elected president of the s. N. P. A. up to president to prevent . ;ans in present kession. R. IT. Baueh loses match in Dixie golf tOurnameut. Liauidation at close brings stock slump, cotton rallies.
 STATE Pike county centennial Is on in full blast.
 state likely to lose biw sum in franchise taxes.
 LOCAL Fifteen cities have freight on War; rior river steamer. Preacher yanks socialism into the light.
 Frisco sends hsEh official here. Bradley believes coHmission piay- Ing politics en Jitneys. Hundreds of men want work. not hish vTag~r. Federal employees pnyiDg office cxpenNes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
AGREE ON NAVY
 0F l06,0O0 MEN
Complete Agreement on Measure Today Is Ex-
 pected By Conferees
Rx Associated pres.

Washington, June 22.-An agree ment upon 1o6,oO0 men for the navy enlistment personnel for the next fiscal year, reduction of about H. 900 men, was reached by Senate and House conferees today on the navy appropriation bill.
 Formal and final agreement on the bill was deferred until tomorrow, but the conferees said they had paved the way for complete agree ment subjectto approval by the House and Senate
 A reduction of about sSo.00e, 900 In the Senate bill and an increase or about $1S,0o0,000 over the House bill was said, to have been virtually get tied. This would bring the total out lay of the bill to about s4l4,000, 900.
 The conferees also agreed to an enlisted personnel for. the marine corps of 2l.0oo, men compared to 24,000 proposed by the Senate alfs 1 5000 by the House.
 A compromise was also reached for two airplane carriers to cost s25,- 100000 each with an initial appro-
 
 agreed to provide only for one air plane carrier with an initial appro- priation of s3,000, 900.
 Controversies over Senate amend ments for new submarine. torpedo destroyer and aviation bases on the Pacific coast were not settled. Sem ate conferees said. however, they ex- pected the House to accept prov,- sionss for some of the Pacific bases.
 The question of the personnel which was settled today, was the chtei stumbling block to an agreement The Senate voted for 12o.ooo men while house conferees stood solidly behind the House provision for 1ou,- 900 men.
 The Borah amendment requesting the President to call naval dis armament conference of Great Bri- tain, Japan and the United States is not to be settled in conference, but will be brought before the House for a vote. This stipulation was a con dition of the relinqui shment by the Senate conferees of the large money increases voted by the Senate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-06-23
DRY REGULATION CONDEMNEO
 Igy AxSOciated Press

Washington, June e2,--Trustess Of the American Institute of Homeopa- thy adopted resolution today con demning regulations under the Vol stead prohibition enforcement act, which restrict the honest practice of medicine, and urging a revision In the interest of the public health. A committee was appointed to confer with Wayne B. Wheeler. general counsel for the Anti-Saloon League Of America. concerning revision programme. Brigadier General saw yer President Harding,s physician. who is a member of the board of trustees. joined in the protest against the regulation and Mir. Wheeler. who was also present, said he was willing to go more than half way recommending a programme for the revision for th. preservation of the necessary rishts of the medical profession :"