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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
Scene from the Iomas AMcs 9oduc6on
One a Minute1-
starring
Douglas Mac
n. Paramount Pioture
q pLoture

The store is a study in small town
trade versatility. Everything within
the druggists province. and many
things outside, are displayed in char
acteristic ~disarray. while in the win
dows, draped with red and green
paper steamers are enormous dis
plays of "Knight's 90" the miracu-
lous panacea for all human ailments
upon which hinges the main action
of the story.
The picture tells of the vicissitudes
of Jimmy Knight, the leading role
portrayed by MacLean, when he
places on the market a miraculous
medicine which as is disclosed in the
final scenes of the picture, really
possesses curative powers.
"One a Minute" a successful stage
success by Fred Jackson. was adapt
ed to the screen by Joseph Franklin
Poland. Marian DeBeck. who re-
Gently entered flmdom from the New
York stage. appears in the leading
feminine role. while Victor Potel.
Andrew Robson, Frances Raymond
and Graham Petite assume import
mi characterizations.
The program also includes the
great feature picture, Hearts Are
Trumps."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
NEW OIL WELL
GREAT SUCCESS
MiddIesex Oil Corporation
Makes Big Strike in Ell Do
RADIO Fields of Arkansas

Word was received in this city
this morning that an oil we'll in
Eldorado fields. Arkansas, in which
Samuel Sebersky, proprietor of the
Hotel Central and O.. H.. Brown, of
Spring Lake, are interested, came in
yesterday morning. The report stat
ed that the well made thirty million
feet OF a and thirty thousand bar
rels of oil, the best in the Eldorado
section. Mr.. Sebersky left this city
last Monday afternoon for Arkan-
sas to witness the event.
A machine known as the "Heuro-
pan" is credited with being respon-
sible for the location of the oil well.
This machine vas invented by a DR..
Edward Bylica, a native of Poland
and a lifelong friend of Mr.. Sober
sky. Through the efforts of Mr..
Sebersky DIR. Bylica came to this
country and a company was organ
lied to buy oil lands in the south
west.
The "Heuropan' d~isignates
whether there Is oil or not in the
fields and indicates the location for
derricks. A Photograph, part of this
machine, tells the depth of the oil
and the quantity at a particular
point. A battery also is attached
to the apparatus.
The property on which the oil has
been discovered is owned as the
Middlesex Oil Corporation, which
was organized by Mr.. Sebersky who
has interested a number of local
business men in the proposition in
Guiding Abel Hanson and Adolph
G~reenbaum. DIR. Bylica, according
to Mr.. Sebersky has four degrees,
doctor of philosophy, doctor of
professor of geology and
of divinity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
BIG OIL BLAZE IS OUT
after 100000 DAMAGE
IL The Associated Press.]

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 1.-THE
fire at the Point Breeze oil works
of the Atlantic Refining Company
in which five persons were killed
and a score injured, was extin-
guished today after a battle of
twenty-four hours. One of the in
jured is not expected to Gov
Five tanks each containing 10000
barrels of oil, four agitators or tanks
with a capacity of 1000 barrels each
three pump houses and pipe lines
were destroyed. The loss is est1-
mated at $1,000,000.
Officials of the fire company ex-
pressed belief that the fire was caus-
ed by the backfring of a motorcycle.
In leaving the plant for his home a
workman had to pass owe a bridge,
where leaky gas pipes hung. The
motorcycle was found today on this
bridge, smashed up.
Reconstruction would start imme"
diately and the 1000 employees would
be kept at work, officials said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
HUNT MURDERER
! FIND 4 STILL
Co. Detective David Makes
Unexpected Discovery at
PIainSboro

BY Evening News star Correspondent
NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. Is
County Detective Ferd David receiv-
ed a report on Saturday afternoon
that q murder had been committed
at Plainsboro, and in investigating
zthe case, found that a Mrs. Schancz
u Dad been shot in the leg. The sleuth
also found at the Plainsboro resi-
dence, a still in working order, four
barrels OF mash. and eight or ten
quarts of homemade whiskey. Mr..
SchancZ is missing, and the authori-
ties are after him for violation of the
state prohibition law and also on
suspicion in connection with the
shooting of his wife.
Mrs. Schancz, who has been re-
moved to the Trenton hospital, was
questioned in regard to the shooting
by the county detective. She claim
ed that she was making a bed IN
Saturday morning, and in throwing
a. pillow over her head. a rife was
Knocked from the mantelpiece to
the floor. The rife exploded, she
4 claimed, causing the wound in her
leg. The detective found the rifle
under the bed. stock broken and The
barrel twisted out of shape. The
v TIC 4 III 1899 VI oiCC't
The detective is of the belief that
1.-The woman in attempt to cover up
|1her husband, who it is probable,
made an attack upon her while un-
fder the influence of some of his own
homemade "hooch." She did not ac-
count for the condition of the rifle.
A farmland in the vicinity, An
drew Budie. told the authorities a
different story. He claimed that
shortly after the shooting he "a to
a nearby farm and spread the alarm
that Schancz had shot his wife.
Budie claimed he saw Schancz leave
his house shortly after the shooting
with a revolver in his hand and run
|up the road.
The farmland told Detective
David that a short time later he
|heard the report of a shot in the
|woods. This led the authorities to
believe SchancZ had taken his own
life. A posse was organized by the
county detective but no trace of the
|man's body was found. The detec-
tive returned to the farmhouse and
discovered the liquor, mash and still.
The mash was destroyed and the
liquor and still were brought to the
Basement of the courthouse.
Former County Physician Edgar
Carroll was summoned by the coun-
ty detective, and after the woman'S
wounds had been dressed she was
to the hospital. Her condi-
ton at the hospital this morning
was said to be not serious. The re-
moval of the bullet from the wom-
ans Ileg will decide whether a re-
or rifle was used.
The county detective Is of the be-
lief that there is a good case against
the man for liquor violation, mas
much as he has a reputation for do
Ing a wholesale business about the
and among farm employees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
ACT TO STOP LIQUOR FROM
CANADA COMING TO u. s.

DETROIT, Aug. 15:--A confer
|ence between Roy c. Vandercook.
state commissioner of public safety;
|Eharles p. Campau. Detroit repre-
tentative of the State Public Safety
commission, and other officials was
|set for today to consider plans for
Estemming the flood of liquor report
led to be coming into the United
States from Canada across the De-
Itroit river. On the conference to-
Eday will hinge future activities of
Eetate officials. Mr.. Campau an
bounced.
A. G. Graham, federal prohibition
director for Michigan, expected to
cooperate with state officials. Re-
ports from Canadian border cities
bhowed a decline in liquor shipments
over Sunday.
State officials minated forces
4 would be concentrated al strategic
points to seize all shipments over
\ The American border.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
REVENUE COLLECTORS ARE
HERE AFTER LUXURY TAX
TBy Evening News Correspondent

NEWARK, Aug. 15:-Perth Am
boy has become the scene of a
luxury drive by internal ven col
|lectors. The agents have visited a
humber of other cities In the state,
In each instance conducting an in
|tensive campaign to determine
whether or not Uncle Sam is getting
|his just dues, and have 10Y conferred
upon Perth Amboy, it Is stated here.
Included among the establish
|ments to be checked are soda foun-
|tains, candy stores, cigar emporiums,
|jewelry shops and all other places
|of business where articles subject to
Taxation under the federal law are
Sold or offered for sale. The discov-
|ery that in many cities of this state,
|as well as in other states. the federal
government was being openly de-
'frauded of the extra pennies, espe-
cially in the case of soda fountains
and businesses of a like nature, has
been responsible for the in~stituting
of the state wide drive by the gov
ernment collectors.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
ALDERMEN TO RECEIVE
BIDS At SESSION TONIGHT

Bids will be received by the Board
of Aldermen tonight for the grading
and curbing of Keenc street, Grove
street, Lawrence street and Alpine
street, and the grading OF Barclay
street, this being part Of the street
improvement program outlined for
the year..
The bus owners and a committee
from the State Street Merchants I'm
provement Association are expected
to attend with reference to discon-
tinuing the present route of buses
out State street from Smith street
to Broad street.
The aldermen recently affirmed
the establishment of this new route
whereby every other bus will pro-
coed out State street instead of go
ing directly out Smith street. The
bus owners declare there are not
sufficient passengers to make the
trips worth while. The new route
was laid out upon request of the
State Street Improvement Associa-
ton. The aldermen considered the
bus owners appeal last Friday night
and told them to try and effect some
compromise with the merchants as
ISOLATION and report back tonight.
1t is possible that the new ordi-
nance of the City Plan and Zoning
Commission will be prepared by
City Attorney Leo Goldberger in
time for consideration at this meet
ing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
AMERICAN FINANCIER IN
GERMANY TO INVESTIGATE
[Ry The Associated Press.l

BERLIN, Aug. 15.-Frank Van
3erlip. the American financier who
mas been here for some time, expec-
led to meet DIR. Walter Rathenau,
minister of reconstruction, in the
herman CABINET toll. H. also
Manned to confer with other MEM
sbers and with financiers and heads
Sc industrial firms in Berlin. Mr..
~Fanderl.p said hat his TRIP to Ger
many was devoted to an investiga-
Zion CT economic questions. AS an
Instance he said he was making in
ltuiry as to how Germany would be
Eible to invade neutral markets and
1gnderbid even American exporters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
GIVEN SURPRISE PARTY

A surprise party was rendered
Miss Hannah Hughes at her home in
Paterson street Saturday evening in
honor of her birthday. The guests
spent the evening in dancing and
playing games. Refreshments were
served at a late hour. Among those
present were the Misses Ethel Da-
vid, Emma Sanford; Ruth and Han
nah hughes and Clara Hansen,
Messrs. Wilson Coe, Fred Miller.
William Lear, John Hansen, Mr..
and Mrs. Johannes Koyen, Mrs. Roy
Porter, Miss Edna Joline and Frank
Joline, of Tottenville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
Italians to Attend Convention

1913, Sons of Italy. has arranged to
attend the annual state convention
of the Sons of Italy to lie held at
Long Branch, Saturday, Sunday,
MonIay and Tuesday. August 81, 2S,
20 and 80. Peter Palo is the repre-
sentative for the lodge at the on
vention, but there will be other
members to go. Ralph Nature and
Vincent Lambasi were at Long
Branch last week and arranged for
the local lodge taking part in the
convention. The parade usually held
on the last day of the convention is
expected to attract many members
to the session from all parts of the
state.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
Labor Board May Act.

CHICAGO, Aug. 15.-Announce-
ment at Marion, o., that the Erie
Railroad had leased its shop and
round house there to a local opera
tive company which will handle the
road repair work, may bring inter-
vention by the United States Rail-
road Labor Board if there is any
evidence on the part of the road to
follow the practice generally, a
member of the board said today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
COUNTY ELECTION BOARD
TOURING COUNTRY TODAY

TBy Evening News STAFF Correspondence
NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. Is
The County oBard of Election as
sembled here today and left on
tOur of the county. The voard is
completing work on the locations
for the new polling places which
must be supplied under the present
increase in voters, due to woman
suffrage. The board is also under
stood to be making arrangements
for the appointment of additional
election officers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
To Aid Baseball Clubs

DETROIT, Aug. 15-TO aid Clubs
that may encounter financial Difficult
ties, a sinking fund will be created
by the Michigan-Ontario Baseball
league through the deduction of
one and one-helf cents on every
Paid admission, the plan becomes eff
fective today. The leagues season
will send September 5. it was n
nounced today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
"BIG BILL" EDWARDS
RETIRES AS COLLECTOR

NEW YORK, Aug. 15-Wm. H.
Big Bill' Edwards retired today as
collector of internal event for the
richest district in the country, hav-
ing harvested almost 100000 900
for Uncle Sam during four years
and four months service. A celebra-
ton was held in the custom house.
Frank X. Bowers, Republican, is his
successor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
DENY CHINESE REPORTS

WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.-Re-
ports from Toxic that any proposal
for control of China by an Internal
ional commission might be put for
ward by the United States at the
armament conference, are not I'M
derstood here. No such suggestion
ever was put forward, it is said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
G. O. P. WON TO MEET

Mrs. Whitney w. Oliver. state
vice chairman of the Republican
Women's Organization, has called a
special meeting of the Republican
women for tomorrow night at Re-
publican headquarters. This is the
most important meeting for the
year, according to Mrs. oliver. and
all women are urged to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
State Troops to Quell Rioters

CONCORD, n. c., Aug. 1.-TWO
companies Of state militia were held
in readiness to suppress disorders
growing out of the reopening of cot
ton mills, because of a strike. Sew
eral thousand workers were involved
in the strike following a wage cut
of forty per cent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
OBITUARY
Mrs. Josephine Siecimski

Mrs. Josephine Siecimski, forty
eight years old, died yesterday at her
home, 74S Donald avenue. Besides
her husband she is survived by sew
eral children. Funeral services will
be held Wednesday morning at $50
o'clock from st. stephens Polish
church. The interment will be in
st. Stephens cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
HOPELAWN

: Troop No. IA. Boy Scouts, will
Void their regular meeting Wednes-
1ay night. A hike win be planned
II this meeting. it being the inten-
Jon of the leaders to hold this trip
he latter part of the month. Visit
ng scouts from Fords and South
lmboy are expected to be on hand.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
THEATRES
Two Big Features at Ditmas

The village drug store. the trade
mart for everything from phono-
graphs to lollypops, has been enter
tainingly exploited in Zone a Minute"
Douglas MacLean's latest Paramount
comedy, which will be presented
at Ditmas theatre today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
Co-opcratiye Guild To Meet

The Ladies' Guild of the Woman's
cooperative Association will hold a
special meeting at the home of Mrs.
Isabella Wilson. in Maple street. on
Thursday night at s o'clock, at which
time plans will be made for a picnic
to ~ held some time in the near flu
ture.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
Fire at Lake Honatcong

PATTERSON, Aug. 15-Thirty tons
y ice and twelve box cars were de-
aoyed in a fire which swept
Brady Brothers, of Duck Pond,
saake Hupatcong. The fire was ex-
II guished today after burning sew
hours.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
Auxiliary Meets Tonight

Nancy Lincoln Lodge, No. 362, of
the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Firemen and
Engineers. will hold their monthly
meeting tonight in Jacobsen's Hall
in State street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
NOVELIST DIES

NEWBERRYPORT, Mass, Aug.
15.-Mrs. Harriet Prescott Spoffard,
novelist and poet. died at her home
born at Calico. Maine, in 1895.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
Many Lost In Japanese Wreck

KOBE. Japan. Aug. 15.-Forty-fve
seamen are believed to have drown
ed following the wreck of the Shoshu
Maru, disabled by a typhoon and
battered to pieces on rocks off Loo
choo Island.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
ID. of A. Session Tonight

Loyal Council No. IL. Daughters of
America, will meet this evening in
Eagle Hall, Smith street, at s o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-08-15
BANK HEAD DEAD

WILMINGTON. Del. Aug. 10
John H. Dandy. president of the
Union National Bank and former
head of the state bankers association
died at his home here today. He was
II years old and was connected with
the banking business for fifty years
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-07-29

TITO thousands Of the progressive
i men and women Of the state.
Tuesday, August 2, is the most Import
ant date Of Missouri's Centennial year,
for on that day will be held a special
election in which the voters Of the
state are to decide the question, Shall
a convention be held to revise and
amend the constitution
1t is pointed out by the leaders Of
the present bipartisan movement to
secure a revision of the "46-year-old
organic law Of the state that this cleo
ton, which Is the second step Of the
program necessary to bring about the
desired result, is Of vital importance.
With this election carried. the subse-
quent details Of the convention will
proceed Of their own momentum
through machinery provided for in
Amendment No. Is, which was adopted
at the general election last fall
through a majority of 76,625 votes.
What Revision Can Provide.
It will mea the triumph OF that
progressive element of Missouri man
hood and womanhood which, without
regard to political affiliations or party
lines, has worked .ntiringly for years
TO strike of the letters which now i'm
pede the proper development of the
resources Of the state. 1t will provide
the opportunity to relieve the present
congestion Of the courts, 10 bring our
educational system abreast Of modern
standards, and to provide a budget
system Of administering the finances
of the state-a move that win save the
taxpayers of the state approximately
S1,0O0,OO0.OO a year.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-07-29

Other problems OF almost equal i'm
portance. and which have been lmpos-
sible Of solution because OF constitn-
tional barriers erected in IS14-the
year following the panic that contained
"Black Fridayr-also can be consid-
cred dispassionately by a Iody author
lied to find relief for the state, and the
proper outlets for its energy, now held
in bondage.
The campaign now bein conducted
to bring TO the polls a strong "Yesv
vote on August . is under The general
direction Of the New Constitution As
ISOLATION of Missouri, a bipartisan
organization with state-wiic affilia
tons, and a membership D. thousands
of men and women representing every
walk of life.
State Leaders Are Advocates.
That political advantage has 10 place
in its program is shown by the roster
of officers, The majority Of whose
names are household words throughout
the state. They are:
Or. w. W. Black, President Missouri
Valley College, Marshall, Mo. President.
Nice-presidents. Gov. A. M. Hyde, JEFF
ferson Cityi Hon. Frederick p. Gardner.
st. Louis, H.. s.. Senator Seldel p. Spen-
Ger, st. Louis; Judge John !. William
son, Kansas City tsucceeding Hon.
Champ Clark. deceased); Liemt-Gov.
Hiram Lloyd, st. Louis; Hon, samuel
f. O'Fallon. Speaker OF the Missouri
House OF Representatives. Oregon; Hon.
Sam A. Baker, Jefferson City Judge
Henry Lamm. Sedalia; Mayor Henry w.
Kansas City; +. w, Stephens. Columbia
r. S. Halves, st Louis; j., r. Wood,
President State Federation Of Labor,
Springfield; S. I. Houston, President Mo.
Live Stock Producers Assn Malta
Bend; Charles p. Morris, st. Joseph,
Mrs. w w. Martin. Cape Girardeau
Hon. Wallace Crossley, Warrensburg
Mrs. Philip n. Moore, st. Louis Col Carl
l.. Ristine, Lexington; w. s.. beaumont,
Cape G%irardeau; Walter williams, Column
bia, and DR.. M. a. Bliss. ST. Louis.
Raymond +. McNally, Vce-Iresident
National Bank OF Commerce. st. Louis,
Treasurer.
William NJ. Ledbetter, St. Louis. Sec
Executive Committee: ]. L-ionberger
Davis. Chairman, st. Louis; N%enophon =
Wilhey, acting Chairman, st, Louis, II. J
Waters, the Weekly Star. Kansas City
d. W. Hin. Poplar Blur; W. p. Evans
John M Atkinson, s.. Louis, +. +. Bur
ton, Joplin; Mrs. George Still, Kirksville.
Judge W. ]. James. st. Joseph; Mrs. A
Ross Hill, Columbia; Louis +. Aloe, st
Louis; A. T.. Dunn, Jefferson City, anC
Mrs. George Gellhorn. st. Louis.
Aside from these represe sentative off
GERS, the New Constitution AssOcia
ton has an advisory committee mum
bering several hundred, and active bi
partisan committees working in be
half Of the movement in PRACTICAL.
every county of the state.
Appropriate Centennial Present
No other cause in the history Of Mis-
souri, ever gathered so many people
of different interests under one ban
ner. They feel that the most 6ttinI
present the state can receive in cele
bration of its Tooth birthday would b
a new constitution, written more il
keeping with conditions as they ar,
today.
The campaign slogan is: Finish In
Job on August 2. Vote Yes an,
scratch MOL"
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-07-29
STATE OF MISSOURI,
COUNTY OF LAFAYETTE.

l. Geo. W. Bates, Clerk of the
County Court within and for the
said County and State, hereby certi-
fy that the foregoing are true and
correct copies of the CONSTITU-
TIoNAL CONVENTION BALLOT
and the CONSTITUTIONAL BAL
LOT as certified to me by the Secre-
tary of State for the Special Elec-
ton to be held on Tuesday, August
End, 1921.
In testimony whereof l hereunto
set my hand and afix the seal of the
County Court at Office in Lexington
this the 18th day of July, 1921.
(sEAL) GEO. W. BATES,
County Clerk.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-07-29
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
NO. 8.

Proposed constitutional amendment
authorizing the Legislature to incur
and provide by taxation for the pay
ment Of indebtedness not exceeding
Fifteen Million Dollars for Bonuses
to Soldiers and Sailors.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-07-29

A. j. Kinderknecht went to
Kansas City Saturday to spend
the day on business.
W. T. Tut went to Excelsior
Springs Saturday morning for a
weeks stay.
John Cahill of Kansas City,
is visiting relatives in this city.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1921-07-29
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
NO. 2.

Proposed constitutional amendment
providing that the interest Of the
sixty million dollar authorized road
bond issue may be paid from motor
vehicle license fees.
Crossville chronicle. [volume] (Crossville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1921-02-16
HOMEGROWN

Mr.. Fate Horn and Miss, Dorathy
Ruth Brown, both of Monterey were
quietly married. Thursday at the home
of the brides parents in Monterey.
They came to Crossville the same day
to spend few days with friends be-
fore going to Maryland. where they
will make their future home.
The wedding supper was served at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. J. Horn
and was attended by the following !:
Miss Bessie Potter. Robe-t Potter.
Mr., and Mrs. Italy BAbrey, Mr. and
Mrs. Will Terry Of Cookeville, Mr..
and Mrs. Anday .Eimore. and Mrs.
J. T. Horn. 49, M +
The bride is Of a prominent Mon
terey family and is highly esteemed
by all who know her.
The groom is we'll and favorably
known to many in this county being
a brother Of S. ]. and J. T. Horn. He
is engaged in the general merchantile
bushes at Mayiand. where they will
make their future home.