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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
PLAN DETAILS Of AMBOY
AVENUE JOB ON MAY Z
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A-oAiA ba6t -
A resolution was adopted at yes
terday's meeting authorizing the en-
gineer to prepare plans for the wild
ening of culverts between Rogan's
corner and Perth Amboy. After the
plans are approved. the engineer
will be authorized to ask for bids.
Sidewalks will be laid along this
stretch.
County Treasurer Hilker was au-
thorized to borrow $4,000 in antici-
patton of taxes. A resolution was
adopted approving the bridges on
Observation-Disclosures road which
were built by A. Van Pelt and the
county treasurer was authorized to
pay up TO 95 per cent. of the con-
tract price.
A resolution was presented and
regularly adopted to advertise for
bids for the furnishing of enforced
concrete pipe and verified tile, also
lumber for the use of the county
during the present year
A vote of thanks was offered to
Warden Walter Masterson for the
excellent condition of the workhouse.
The workhouse was inspected about
a week ago by the freeholders and
was reported in good sanitary condi-
ton.
The Public Service company will
be notified TO do repair work be-
tween tracks in Sayreville, South
River and Midtown, and tho New
York Telephone company in regard
to moving poles in Plainsboro and
Monmouth Junction so that they will
not interfere with paving work. In
Sayreville, Director Dey reports
there are a number of poles too close
to the road.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
PLAN FOR CARD PARTIES

The second of a series of card
parties to be held under the direc-
tor of the Catholic Daughters OF
America together with the Knights
of Columbus. will be held in the
Knights of Columbus home in High
street. Tuesday, May 2.
Tables will be arranged for bridge.
five hundred. pinochle, euchre and
the peanut jab for those who do
no: care to play cards. Many pref
~ prizes will be awarded. Mrs.
Thomas Christopher and Eugene
Bird are chairmen of the affair and
their committee follows:
Mrs. Richard Stack, Mrs. John ].
Quinn, Miss Margaret Bird, Miss
Mary Beatty, Miss Agnes Donovan
Miss Anna Kenna, Miss Katherine
Leavey. Miss Anna Mccormick, and
Miss Loretta Slater, Messrs. And
rev Buote, John O'Brien, William
Hoffner. Charles Gregg. James Null
len, John Morris, George Mullen,
Martin Ryan and Thomas Patten.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
CASHIER HELD BY POLICE

NEW YORK. April 2S.-John T.
Wheeler, former cashier of the Bay
way plant of the Standard Oil Com
pany, was being held by police to-
day at the request of the police chief
of Elizabeth. He created some sur
prise in the West Attn police sta
ton when he entered and told an Of
ficer at the desk that he understood
he was wanted in Elizabeth in con-
nection with a $1,000 shortage at
the plant.
Inquiries at Elizabeth developed
that no indictment had been found
against Wheeler and no one had
made any charges.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
Drastic Action on Accidents

PATTERSON. April 2S.-To make
the streets safe for automobiles,
Chief of Police Tracey issued an
order today naming parents guilty
of disorderly conduct who allowed
their children to play in the street.
The action followed a conference
last night between Tracey and Will
lam l.. Dill. state motor vehicle COM
missioner, following the death of
one boy and the probable fatal in
juries to two others who were
struck while at play by automobiles.
Commissioner Dill, who is also po-
lice commissioner at Paterson, de-
cided drastic action was necessary
and the ~disordarly conduct for par
ents order. by the police. was the
result.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
CONVICT ESCAPES

TRENTON, April 2S.-A confed-
crate is believed 10 have figured in
the escape of Ralph Cora, a state
prison convict. who made a getaway
yesterday while working on the
grounds OF the state police head
quarters near Trenton Junction.
Joseph S. Hon, principal Keeper
OF the prison, believes the prisoner
mad outside help in getting away. 1t
is thought an automobile was in
waiting after he slipped from the
sight of the two guards. Cora was
sentenced from Hudson county TO
serve from two to three years for
carrying concealed weapons and ar
rived here two months ago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
WOODBRIDGE WOMAN'S CLUB
ELECTS new DIRECTORS

WOODBRIDGE. April 2S.-The
regular club meeting of the Wom-
ans Club of Woodbridge township
was held in the Sunday school room
of the Congregational church yester-
day afternoon. At this time the
members of the board of directors
presented by the chairmen of the
nominating committee, Mrs. H. w.
Won Bremen, and recommended by
the board of directors were duly
elected as follows:
Woodbridge Civics. Mrs. Stephen
Wyld: Avenel branch, Mrs. A. r.
Lancea Fords branch, Mrs. George
Liddle: art, Mrs. I. T.. Spencer; dra-
ma and program, Mrs. c NJ. Cooper;
Education. Mrs. r. o. Acker: Home
dustrial and Social conditions and
Public Health. Mrs. A. G. Brown;
Legislation, Mrs. c. A. de Russy;
Literature and Libraries. Mrs. J.. E.
Bre skenridge; Membership, Mrs.
William Finn: Music. Mrs. Charles
l.. Wiswall: Publicity, Mrs. Leon
Campbell; Ways and Means, Mrs.
]. F. Ryan; Welcome, Mrs. E. L.
Gr:dley: American Citizenship, Mrs
Mary Hrinyak: Year Book, Miss
Grace Huber; Auditor, Mrs. s. b.
Brewster; Parliamentarian, Mrs. l..
v. Buschman.
Two chairmen for Sewaren civics
and hospitality are still to be ap-
pointed.
The committee recommending the
combining of civics and conserva-
| ton and gardens and the combining
of industrial and social and public
| health, drama and program.
/ T~ha raoO1tttfanS 70 ha ratad nnnn
at the convention were read and a
vote of confidence given TO the dele
gates by whom the club will be rep
resented.
A communication from the Dec
grafton Day committee was read.
The sum of $25 was voted for this
purpose. The delegates were author
lied TO pledge $50 to the general
Federation headquarters fund and
$40 to the endowment fund. Mrs
w. A. Lockwood and Mrs. s. B
Demarest played a duet. Mrs. c
A. de Russy reported on visit &c
Matawan Club on Monday. wher
she represented the club.
The speaker of the afternoon was
Mrs. Z. T. Murdoch of East Orange,
retiring chairman of music In this
federation. Mrs. Murdoch said that
so far as the music department In
the federation was concerned thi:
was her Swan song"
Mrs. Murdoch is ar inspiration te
all club women whether they arr
lovers of music or not. She creates
an appreciation of music that is fell
more easily than described. Aftel
telling of the work done during hel
regime. Mrs. Murdoch played severa
beautiful selections closing will
three musicalogues, 1.-THE Old Fash
toned House." SIS YOU" and "Bu
1t Hurts"
;. The members who were absen
Yesterday missed a rare treat fol
Mrs. Murdock's personality and abil.
ity as a musician produces an effec'
that is irresistible.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
DAY NURSERY
DRIVE MONDAY
Need $500 for Upkeep of
Nursery--M Mrs. Quinn is
Campaign Chairman

The Board OF Managers OF the
Perth Amboy Day Nursery has com-
pleted its Hans fer tns campaign
which will start next Monday AMI
continue through tire week for the
purpose of raising $500 for the up
Neep OF the nursery.
A house to house canvass will be
made by the board. each member
having an assistant who is not a
member of the hoard. In order that
no two solicitors may approach the
same persons. the system of assign
ing streets will be carried out by
Mrs. John Quinn. chairman in
-narge Of the drive.
The Perth Amboy Trust Company
has given the use of one of It's
rooms as HEADQUARTERS during the
campaign. Reports will be made
there daily between the houis Of
tour and six in the afternoon and
esults made public through .rc
Evening News the following day.
The day nursery movement Is
growing all over the Country. The
nrst week in May The Federation
II Day Nurseries meevs in New
York and the local branch will be
able 10 report that the Perth Am
boy nursery has bought scales and
weighs its children. feeds them ac-
sording to prescribed rules, sends
hem with a nurse to the dental
clinic. and watches their strength
to e that all possible care is be-
'ng taken to insure their proper de-
'elopment.
DR.. London has charge OF the
health examination of all children
and the Board OF Managers cannot
speak too highly in praise Of him and
bis excellent work.
The children cared for a. the nur-
sery are given two meals daily, ac-
cording to the rules prescribed by
he federation. The meals consist of
meat, eggs, cereal and plenty of good
milk, combined with stewed fruits
ana rice pudding. The children are
taught habits of cleanliness as they
al must have their hands and faces
washed and their hair combed be-
fore sitting to a meal. The unselish
side is also developed as the number
of children at the nursery and the
number of playthings for their use
make dividing up quite necessary.
Each day all the small children are
required to take their daily nap,
something which their mother might
not always have time to insist upon.
When the city of Perth Amboy
realizes that twenty-five Of its chill
dren are each day getting this care.
ove and attention who would other
wise be GU. on the street absorbing
all kinds of habits and disease the
nursery feels sure that every citizen
Of the city will be glad 70 give his
bit to help along.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
GHOSTS CAUSE SUICIDES

NEW YORK, April 2s.-Suicides
in New York, Newark and Toronto
by persons who had been reading
accounts of s~piritualistic stories to-
day were followed by court actions
in Brooklyn to commit a porter al
legged to have become mentally de-
ficient and who stabbed his wife in
mistake for a ghost.
Counsel for Frank Alisi told the
court that his client had been read
ing accounts of stories by Sir Ar
thur Conan Doyle, and that Alisis
mental condition was such he should
not be allowed at large.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
PLAN OPEN FORUM

The historic background Of the
Legend "The Golem,' the life of
Rabbi Low and "A Travelogue
Through Prague will be given by
Mrs. Rose J.. Blondheim, president
of the association at open forum. of
Hadassah tomorrow afternoon at 3
o'clock at the home of Mrs. Philip
Levine. in State street. Members and
their friends as we'll as members of
the community who expect to see
The Golegn." which will be shown
at Ditmas theatre May is, 16 and
II. are cordially invited to be pres
ent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
TIRE NEWS

(pril % CIV The Associ-
Paul Deschanel, for
INT of France. died this
lDeschanel was taken i'll
la a few days ago.
implications set in al
kdiately after he was
heath came in his Paris
10 o'clock this afternoon.
Il. April 2s-Judge
Buskirk of Hackensack.
the court of errors and
ping mentioned as a pos
ate for the Democratic
for governor. Circuit
George S. Silzer OF
as also been suggested,
Banking and Insurance
William z. futile,
held, has said he would
own candidacy.
ind the Van Buskirk
but the judge was de-
reelection as county
gen by $40 votes in the
landslide which gave
riding a majority there
35. 900.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
CLUB TO
GIVE PLAY TONIGHT

THE Irresistible Marmaduke," a
three-act play will be given by menu
bers of the High school Dramatic
Club. in the high school auditorium
tonight and tomorrow night. Re-
hearsals have been held daily under
the able direction OF Miss Florence
Stagffer, and from all indications
will excel all previous efforts of the
club. and establish a high standard
in amateur theatricals. The pro-
ceeds from this affair will help de-
fray the heavy expenses of the SEN
ior's trip TO Washington, and to aid
the High School library fund. Tic
kets may still be procured from any
member of the club or at the door.
The cast of characters include:
Col. Mortimer Gregory 49,.
LtTNoS St1iH
Lady Althea. his wife ........
Lucille Joseph
Lady Susan, her sister. .........
Mary Larcombe
Patricia O'Brien, their niece -.
Evelyn Nickenig
Miss Wyley ...... Dorothy Watson
Dawson ......... Eleanor Levine
ID. O'Keefe ....... Edward Patten
Walter. the valet, the chauffeur.
Ben Selbst
Christopher Deacon ...........
Joseph schwartz
Mafmaduke 1900. Huyler Romond
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
Elect Mrs. Strive

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Danish NJ. Z. church met at the
home of Mrs. Matthew Christopher
son., in Brighton n Election
of officers for the coming year took
place and the following were elect
cd: President, Mrs. Hans Struve:
vice president, Mrs. p. Jensen; re-
cording secretary. Mrs. Marie Holm:
treasurer. Mrs Olaf Nelson. A visit
ing committee was appointed. con-
sisting of Mrs p. Jensen and Mrs. p.
Dickson. At the close of the bust
ness session. refreshments were
served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
Auxiliary

The Ladies' Auxiliary Of Our Sa-
viour's Lutheran church, celebrated
their second anniversary III the lee
ture room of the church yesterday
afternoon. The tables were deco
rated with smilax and sweet peas.
Guests were present from the La
cies' Aid Society of the Redeemed
church in Fords also Rev and Mrs.
SkOy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
OVERCOME BY SMOKE

CAMDEN. April 2S-Twelve year
old Harry Armbruster was s~uffocat-
ed and a number of firemen over
come by smoke in a fire which de-
stroyed the building on broadway,
formerly occupied by the Broadway
Trust Company last night. The bars
on the windows used as protection
against burglars had not been re-
moved and this hampered the fire.
men in their attempt TO Iescue the
boy. The financial loss was small.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mrs. r. +. Laursen, of
South First street, leave today on the
Hellig Olaf for Denmark, where they
will remain for several months.
Jack Perry, of Woodruff place,
who has been seriously i'll at the city
hospital with mastoiditis, is slowly
improving.
Misses Edith and Betty Ramsey,
Of Kew Gardens. L. L.. are visiting
friends in this city today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
Girls Elect Omcers

The Junior Hadassah Chapter held
their first meeting at the home OF
Mrs. A. Rosenweis in Brighton ave-
nune last night. and the following
officers were elected: President Gla-
dys Dardin :yice president. Cecilia
Beckoff; financial secretary, Ger
trude Doneson; corresponding secre-
tary, Esteile Greenspan; treasurer,
Fanny Goddard; publicity agent,
Gladys Franklin. The next meeting
will be held sometime net week. All
girls about eighteen years OF age ara
invited TO Join this organization
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
CIub Attends Theatre

Members Of a local bridge Club
attended \ performance of Xxi XII"
at the Belasco theatre in New York
city yesterday.
Those in the party were Mrs.
George Hadden, Mrs. Charles w.
Naulty. Jr., Mrs. Charles II. Seguine.
Mrs. Wilbur La Roe, Mrs. George
Sharp, Mrs. r. L. Atkinson, Mrs. Jo-
seph BrinI!ow and Mrs. Henry S.
Hulse, Jr,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
Two Die In Accident

TRENTON, April 2S.-Morris SUI
der, of Media, who sustained frac-
tured skull and other injuries when
a truck in which he was riding
crashed into a telegraph pole, is dead
at st. Francis hospital here.
Nathan Schumacher. also of Me-
dia, who was with Suder in the
truck at the time, was instantly kill
ed. Charles Levery, who "a driv-
ing the machine escaped injuries.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
CONFESSES KILLING SOLDIER

MOUNT HOLLY, April 2S.-Grov-
err Lands Duncan, of Windrock,
Tenn, a soldier at Camp Dix, has
confessed that he killed Michael
Gregor, of st. Louis, a supply SER
geant at the cap. September 8, Coun-
ty Detective Ellis II. Parker an
nounced. He declared Duncan was
summoned him last night and admit
ted the killing. but said it was in
self -defense.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
REPUBLICANS FLOCK
To HEAR JUDGE WELLS
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rams were read from the fol-
mbo had been invited to at
dinner, but We're unable
hand:
lire to express my apprecia-
the invitation extended by
th Amboy Republican Club
express my appreciation TO
hbers of the club for the en-
ut of my candidacy for re-
l regret exceedingly that
rs here in Washington pre-
being with them tonight.
bnother opportunity may be
TO be with them and par
heir hospitality. With best
nd yours for an overpower-
+. victory,
4. S. ~RELINGHUYSE
United States Senator"
you convey to members of
ubliean Club my warn APP
n of their stalwart Republic
nd the hearty cooperation
pys have given me. 1 re-
so much pleasure opening
Paign as candidate for gov
a meeting of the Perth
Republican Club. I know
demonstrate similar 10y
effectiveness in the support
ghuysen and Runyon at the
rimaries and election. Sor-
be with you all.
WALTER f. EDGE"
us engagement for Lake
epublican Club banquet
impossible for me to at
ting of Perth Amboy Club
Ing. All good wishes for
III meeting. Please extend
by sincere appreciation Of
ement.
tsT FRANK
unable to be with you on
having previously accepted
TO speak at Lakewood.
bvey my best wishes to the
xpress my appreciation for
sement Of my candidacy
ior.
"wM n. RUNYON."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
OF MURDER

h. April 2s.-(By The As
~Press)-Henry jacob, a
lear old hotel pantry boy
guilty today by the Gen.
\al court as the murderer
lice White. widow of Sir
Fhite, former chairman OF
j county council on March
hs sentenced to death.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
BURN TO DEATH

n. Y, April 2S.-Three
Arthur Smither were
Heath when his farm house
hg, Summit. Pa, was de-
fire early today. Smith
" burned in an attempt
be children.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
Announce Engagement

Mr.. and Mrs. Stanislaw Hmieleski
have announced the engagement of
their daughter Helen, to Stephen
Bunanski. of Carteret. No date has
been set for the wedding.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
Deadlock Continues

NEW YORK. April Is. - The
deadlock between n~ewsprint paper
manufacturers and union workers in
the United States and Canada. re-
NAMED unbroken when the confer
ence called to discuss a new wage
agreement, broke up at noon to-
dav-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-04-28
Newspapers Consolidate

nouncement was made today that on
Monday the Utica Observer and the
Utica Herald Dispatch. afternoon
papers. would be consolidated and
appear as the Utica Observer Dis
patch.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
MILLIONS IN CHINA
STARVING, EATING
GRASS WITH RICE
Mothers Giving Girls Away on
Promise Children Will
be Fed.
CANNIBALISM RESORTED TO
by AsrocIated Press TO Every Evening.

IVY RsHpClANeu lfcaH 10 EVERY Evening.
Shanghai. May 3i.-Six million peo-
pie. out OF n population OF twenty
seven millions in tho province of Hu-
nan arc starving and hundreds OF
thousands are certain 10 die before
midsummev. according TO estimates Of
mission workers there.
Literally thousands have fallen.
never to rise. in the nelda and by the
roadsldes. The bodies Of the dead are
stripped by tho emaciated survivors.
and the pitiful rags that clothed the
corpscs sold for the few brass coins
they may bring with which 70 buy n
handful OF rice
One mlsslonary of the AugustinIan
orders. writing from Yuanchow, said ::
This afternoon / called upon a once
prosperous family and found them eat
Ing. Each had n bowl of boiled grass
and in each bowl were few grains
Of rice. The rice In all the bowls of
the entire family would not fiil full
ia BILE spoon. II breaks my heart 10 sec
these people dying with no possible
help. as the funds we have received
are sufficient only 20 aid n very limited
number"
In ono part 81 the famine belt, the
last dreadful resort Of the starving
cannlbalism. is being practlced. ac-
cordng TO Ma Ling-Yi. former minis.
ter OF education At PeItlng.
Ghl children are being given away
on tho mere promise that they will
be fed and boys are sOld at from tween
~ TO thirty cents apiece.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
RURAL RESIDENTS
ARE TERROR|zED
BY ARMED NEGROES
CuIprits Ride Through Newport
and Five Points Display
ing Weapons.
HEAVILY PUNISHED TODAY

Boisterous from the effects Of too
free indulgence in ante Volsteed
liquors, a crowd Of Negroes. some
armed with revolvers and razors. ter
rorized residents cf Newport and Five
Points as they passed through In a
one horse wagon and were arrested
by city police as they crossed the city
line on the Newport pike about 7.a0
last evening.
Two years imprisonment and n fno
Of $3.50 and costs was the sentence I'M
posed in Municipal Court today on
John Williams. charged with carrying
an automatic loaded revolver. Edna
Kane. who pleaded guilty TO carrying
a razor, WAS sentenced 10 pay a hne
Of 800 and serve ono year In the
workhouse. E<na said she used the
razor ito cut her corus and forgot to
leave It at home"
The case OF William Waters. driver
of the team. who according 10 Wit
nesses. drew hlg 4a-calibre revolver
with a twelve inch barrel from an
umbrella and pointed II at a crowd al
Richardson Park. was continued until
tomorrow in order to secure witnesses,
Lydia Brown Lillian Boulden and
John williams said they were toe
drunk 10 account for their actions and
were each fined SIS and costs on a
charge of disorderly conduct.
/ The party first attracted attention
by throwing one OF their number out
OF the wagon at the top OF the New
port Hill. 10 the accompaniment OF
much merrlment and swearing. Al
Richardson Park group OF ball
players and spectators were lettering z
about J. f. Lsyton's store when the
team passed. No remarks were made
TO the occupants Of the wagon, wit
nesses said. but Waters drew his big
gun and waved IL at the crowd.
! Word was telephoned to the city
police and two motorcycle officers and
a squad of detectives were dispatched
to meet the wagon a. soon as II en-
tered the city.
/ Detective Wallace said as they
stopped the team Williams reac ched fOI
his hip pocket and drew out a re.
volver but when he saw that the de.
tectives had the drop on him, drop
ped his own weapon 10 the floor OF the
wagon. The others surrendered with.
out resistance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
VOLCANO FUMES AGAIN
AFTER 81 YEARS. REST
Old Hawaiian Craters, Over
grown With Vegetation, Spout
Fountains of Lava.
BY Associated Press TO Every Evsn,no

By Associated Press to Every Evening.
Honolulu. May 3i.-The unusual
activity in the region OF
Kilsuea. on the island OF Hawaii,
which yesterday stirred long dormant
orators TO fresh activity continued to-
day to manifest itself in eruptions In
other pits In that ARA.
The old craters OF Iapia and Panau
are erupting steam and smoke and
emitting Kissing sound az the lava
rises against the walls Of the pits.
burning the vegetation that has grown
there in the years since their last ac-
tivity. The inner wallis Of the craters
today were masses OF fame.
Napau and Panau are four and three
miles respectively from the old crater
OF Makaopuhi which yesterday reused
Itself from SO years OF sIumber in a
spectacular outburst
Today the lava flow had broken out
in a series of molten fountains from
the walls Of the crater. nine OF which
were pouring fiery sprays into the pit.
The activity OF Panau pit is said 20
resemble the disturbance Of 1919 when
a stream OF lava plunged down the
side OF the cone three miles TO the sea.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-05-31
MRS. M'CORM|CK ASKS
COURT TO PREVENT
CH|LD'S MARRIAGE
Mother to Plead That Judges
Ban Wedding Of Daughter
to Swiss Horseman.
THE FATHER SANCTIONS IT
V Associated Press To Every Eren,na

BY Associa ted Press to Every Evening.
Chicago, May 3l.-Mrs. Edith
Rockefeller Mccormick will ask court
action to prevent the marriage OF her
Mathilde, to Max Oser, Swiss
riding master, in a statement TO be pre-
sented In court today.
No objection will be made to the ap-
pointment Of Harold +. Mccormick
divorced husband OF Mrs Mccormick
as Mathilde's legal guardian. but pro-
test against the international marriage
will be made formally in court.
In her father, who Is the titular
head OF the International Harvester
Company millions, Mathilde had tacit
approval OF her marriage TO the Swiss
who is more than twice her age. In
the selection OF her mother lay opposi-
ton TO the Oser union.
Mathilde returned TO Chicago yester-
day from New York. where she virtual
ly was halted at the pier In prepara
ton for a voyage to Switzerland in
company with Julia Mangold. Oser {
former secretary. who had beer
Mathildes' guest.