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The Washington times., 1922-05-18

we scare UP q romance2" asked
Alix. ..-...'
Peter smoked on with a shake of
the head; they were climbing the
mountain side and from a cleft in
a high rock came pouring stream
stirring the ferns that grew beside
and burying itself beneath them.
Over a ledge was O small bridge.
Alix paused and Joined her hands
together as though to dive into the
white foam of the pool tfar below.
"oh. Peter" she cried with mock
agony. suppose were to leap and
end my life because you had
scorned my lover"
Don't be humorous. Aiix; sit
down, I've something to tell you."
"Oh. that's why you came around
today?"
That's why" he said as they
seated themselves.'
You're not going to tell me
you're engasedf"
He shook his head. not noticing
the note Of fear in her voice. mo,
nothing like that-I'm going away
on a trip-expect to be gone q
year or So"
but why. Peter7"
I can tell you-I'm not going
to be engaged. Alix. but ] might
have been-I was In love, but the
girls married now, SO that's that
and I've come to the conclusion
that it'll be easier for me II can
go away where I can get out OF
myself"
"a whole year." said Alix. half
aloud.
I'll be back before you know II.
besides you don't need me now
you'll have all you can do at home
with your father to look out for.
now that Anne's away and Cher
ry's gone"
I'm so sorry, Peter dear-isn't
there any way I can help7"
Afraid not, little girl-I've got
to do II myself. Anyhow I'm not
going to bother you with my trou-
bles."
We've bothered you with enough
of ours"
Nonsense - how about going
back? By George, that's a lovely
light on the meadow there"
But Alix, looking down where
the rays of the sun had painted
In glorious hues the green Of the
low lying field, saw nothing but
the figure Of Peter vanishing out
of her life; she turned to face him
as though to reassure herself the
mental mirage was not real.
It's lovely. Peter-as lovely q
The Washington times., 1922-05-18
The Rhyn,ing OpHmist

brightly. then knock behind your
back. Oh, when some hapless fell
low deserves your stern reproof,
don't whisper that he's yellow. but
shout It from the roof. When you
distrust the potions Of ancient Doc
tor Quack, don't save your cynic
notions to tell behind his back. II
lemons must be handed. first
choose some fitting place and then
be frank and candid and tell him to
his face. When men are too un-
pleasant. knock on and never fail:
tell pauper prince or peasant he
ought to be in jail. Yes. and take
your handy hammer. when on the
Villains track, raise heaps Of fuss
and clamor. but not behind his
back!
The Washington times., 1922-05-18
By Ann Lisle.
>(CopyriEht, 1922. by King Features
Syndicate, Inc.)

>(CopyriEht, 1922. by King Features
Syndicate, Incl
II RMA WARREN'S delighted re-
ception OF my evidence that
Tom hadn't wanted to go away
without seeing her first told me
as much as Daisy Condon's fierce
ejaculation on the night we met at
Hidden Brook had revealed. And
the evidence that Loren Haldane's
niece had fallen into Toms snare
seemed about the last touch to his
record of philandering.
I've seen the colorles little grain
Of dust, who once was Daisy Con-
don, turn into a radiant, vibrant
young woman bearing the same
name, but nothing else to remind
me of Kate's little sister. Toms
doing! Now I beheld quiet, honey,
old.fashioned Irma Warren tri.
umphing in the thought that a
man hated to leave town Just as
she returned. Again Toms doing!
One Of the girls had to be hurt.
Perhaps both.
The last time I saw Daisy-out
at Toms place, Hidden Brook,
where Mrs. Hill was chaperoning
her for the week -end-she gave me
a definite impression of terrific un-
rest and lack of poise. At that
time l sensed something churning
about in her mind and soul. And
the forces I felt at work in her
seemed directly due to me. I'd
brought Kate's sister into the new
world where such great changes
were coming to her. was respon-
sible for her-to Kate, as well as
myself.
The Same occasion which be-
trayed Daisy's feelings SO clearly
revealed Toms deep interest in
Irma. Otherwise why should he
keep the newspaper picture of
Miss Warren" at the launching
Of the boat she'd christened? But
I hadn't taken Irma into account.
Tom interested in Loren Haldane's
niece was one thing. Irma inter-
ested in Tom presents a new phase
of the situation. But what can I
do about It?
Every obligation of gratitude to
Jim's friend Tom demands that I
keep my feelings to myself. Every
impulse of loyalty from woman TO
woman insists that I warn the
girls who are heading for unhappi-
ness. And I don't know what to
do.
Then you really think he was
sorry-not to walt to see me?"
cride Irma, smiling and toying with
her own words and their implica-
ton.
1 smiled, too-trying to make II a
knowing look, so that my glance
would cover my puzzled silence
and give my thoughts a chance to
scurry about and arrange them
selves in order.
Then I've no reason to feel
hurt" insisted Irma. IT wouldn't
want any man to think he could
telegraph me and ask me to tele-
graph him when to meet me-then
snub me. Oh, Mrs. Harrison, please
don't think me the great silly I
am! But this is the first time I've
ever been friends with a grown
man and a city man, too. And
know I'm. a goose-so that's why
came to you to have you
straighten me out bit"
II was straight from the girls
heart. There was no doubt of that.
And /, hadn't the slightest idea
how to answer. Whatever I said
was likely to be wrong. Who wants
to go o,stumbling into a romance and
destroy it7 Who wants to sit idly
by and watch two girls head for
unhapplness? And to make had
matters worse-I have most decid-
edly troubles Of my own. As
opened my mouth without knowing
that little "a, out OF the machine
known a. The telephone. rang.
The Washington times., 1922-05-18

port. Iwofk IN . tailor shop and that
iineof work has been very slack this
year and am home part Of the time.
i do not like to take any chances,
90 I consulted my friends, and one
lady said, Take Lydia Pinkham's
medicine, 90 I did. / have felt bet
Ter right along and am In good enough
health TO 20 to work. recommend
yonr Vegetable Compound and SAM
ative Wash TO all. Mrs. MARY En-
RICO, 4be N. Carpenter ST., Chicago.
Often the mother IL obliged to sup
port her children and good health 10
necessary. Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etabls Compound is just the medi-
cine you can depend upon IL Is q
medicine for wonncn's ailments and
the relief II brought Mr. Enrico II
may bring 10 you. l.
The Washington times., 1922-05-18
By Ahne Michaelis.
Behind His Back.

-yITH hammers loudly knock
w ing, some people work
w away; with criticisms
shocking, they fill the sunny day.
They talk Of Brown and smithers,
Of johnson, Jones and Green; each
reputation withers before their
spite and spleen. They never fail
20 mention the faults Of Mr.. Smith,
and give their glad attention to
knocking kin and kith. The adder
Is unsightly. his morals may he
slack; but he won't greet you
The Washington times., 1922-05-18
THE ACTION so FAR.

DR.. Strickland, inventor and
physician, lives in q quiet little
settlement in the mountains with
his. daughters. Alix and Cherry,
and his niece, Anne, who keeps
house for him. Peter Joyce.
young man of means, has long
been In love with Cherry, but has
never told her. Martin Lloyd. a
newcomer marries Cherry. Peter.
tnconsolable, goes abroad. Cherry
finds life without money difficult.
'tSisters," the story by Kathleen
Norris, has been made into a pho
% play by international Film Ser.
vice, Inc, direction by +. Lleyd
Sheldon. It will be released
by American Releasing Corpora
tion).
Screen Version Novessed.
BY JANE MCLEAN.
T HE house assumed more and
more of festive air as the
day of the wedding approach
ed. Peter was commandeered, and
wild flowers made beautiful the sit
ting room. where the ceremony was
to take place. 1t was Alix who sent
out the invitations. inviting every
body on the countryside And
everybody sent a gift, each accord
ing to his means-not as a mere
rift but as a tribute to the brides
father-loved wherever he was
known.
A sad day for Peter Joyce. beau
tiful as It was. Not all the banter
ing of Alix could lift the gloom
from his eyes.
Come, come. Peter, you're a fine
best man; cheer up. I'm sthl
here"
you'll be the next" said Peter.
mo, I won't; really I won't
She said it with so much conVic-
ton that he looked down at her
little surprised.
You seem pretty sure Of your
self"
Alix did not trust himself to re-
piy. The doctor Joined them.
"Everything ready7 That's good;
don't know what we'd do without
you, Peter. Mighty lucky for US
you moved into our valley"
With all the solemnity the i'm
pressivs marriage ceremony COM
mands, Cherry Strickland became
Mrs. Martin Lloyd. and the tears
in the eyes Of Alix hid from her
the agony in the eyes Of Peter. Az
for the rest. the doctor looked his
cheeriest. and Anne, as thought tho
wedding forecast one for herself.
was the only one Of the household
wao seemed really overjoyed-
After the feast they went away
IN q car that was to whih them to
The Washington times., 1922-05-18

glad. Who Is he, and how long do
you know him?"
Never mind that" replied Anne.
hes coming in now and I am go
ing to take him in to Uncle-do
you suppose you could come in
with me and say a good word for
us?"
"Of course I WILL" she put her
arm around her waist and the two
marched into the presence Of the
doctor.
Another Blow.
Uncle" faitered Anne, IT want
you to meet Mr.. Little"
"Oh. you do" and who is her"
well he's the man who's asked
me to marry him. II you'll give
your consent"
That MEANS" said the old gen.
tleman sadly, I'm going to lose
You, too, Arne."
You'll still have me-" said AIix
cheerfully.
Anne was quick to take advan-
tage Of the doctors yielding mood.
"Justin's outside, Uncle; I'll bring
him In"
Mr.. Littie's attitude was respect.
The Washington times., 1922-05-18
LOvelOrn Advice
BY Beatrice Fairfax

nEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
- l am a man Of middle-age
and in love with a girl fourteen
years my junior. l have never
been married nor have I been In
love before, neither did come to
believe that there was any such
thing as love, but now l know
that I was wrong. I love her,
even though fully realize my
age. Do you think that a young
woman can be happy with a man
of my age, as would not like to
see her unhappy?
A GE isn't a barrier when two
people belong to the same gen.
Grafton and have tastes in common
and share hopes and ambitions. II
you love a girl fourteen years your
junior, perhaps your experience
will make you the more tender and
understanding and give her a
greater chance Of beauty and love
and contentment.
The Washington times., 1922-05-18

Tor q serious trou-
Bile. ] had tried
doctors and all
said the samoan
operation. Atfrst
/ only felt the
pain on my left
side, but later !
seemed to feel II
on both sides. ]
am q power sew
.ing-machine oper-
ator and have q
lsAAI ii A. .
The Washington times., 1922-05-18

ful without being crinsing. He
rather amused Aiix, but TO Anne
he was the epitome Of the desir-
able husband.
They wandered out to the lawn
and, as he sat on the big settee,
the doctor became more reconciied
The Washington times., 1922-05-18

to the situation. Perhaps II was
the sight of Peter coming across
lots. followed by Buckley. that re-
minded him that some OF those
about him would remain stead
fastly set.
Mr.. Little and Peter were in
The Washington times., 1922-05-18
This Day in History

THIS is the anniversary of the guotining, In 1874,
of Danton, one of the ablest leaders In the French
Revolution, who sacrificed to partisan hatred by
Robespierre. "Show my head to the people" he said.
The Washington times., 1922-05-18
Works FOR CHILD
MUST keep We'll
Mothers in a Like Situation
Should Read This Letter
from Mrs. Enrico

Chicago, Illinois. -"I took Lydia
z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-16
TAX APPEALS
BEING HEARD
Perth Amboy Cases Before
the County Board This
Coming Week

NEW BRUNSWICK, June 16.-
Yesterday was the last day for the
receipt of tax appeals by the County
Board of Taxation. The board meets
at 9 o'clock this afternoon to hear
New Brunswick appeals. Fifty-six
local appeals have already beef
heard by the board and there are
still ninety to be taken up.
The appeals from Perth Amboy
will be heard next week. The total
appeals in the county is estimated
at 500. OF this number 467 have
already been received and 1t is ex-
pected that the balance of the total
will be in the mails today, those hav-
ing been mailed yesterday, being
received by the board.
The appeals received from the var
ious sections of the county follow:
Perth Amboy, "a; New Brunswick,
146; Woodbridge, 2; Madison town
ship, .; Raritan township. 3; South
Amboy, II; M%etuchen. Is; Roose-
welt, 1; Piscataway, s.; Spotswood. 6:
Helmetta. .: Sayreville, 3; North
Brunswick township, AZ; South
River, 10; Highland Park, "a:
J%amesburg. 2: Cranberry, 5; East
Brunswick. 10; Dunellen, II; Mid
dlesex borough. 5.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-16
IN THE SOCIAL WORLD
ROSARY SOCIETY AT
DELIGHTFUL EVENT

The Rosary society of St. Mary 5
church gave a dellRntful porch
Larry az a. Eo'ne o. Mrs. Pc
Van Sy.G.e. n Stv6rcn. last night.
were arranged for bride p.
i've hundred. euChts and %pinocuie
Mrs. Era#k BIS was chairman e
thu. affair. Dllnty Refreshments
were served tN tine committee -
charge. Prizes were rded to the
following in :he different rames:
liridce-Miss Rose .lme, pi;'0w
cases; Mrs James Kelly. tJweI SET
VI IS Kith zine Leavy. nand bag
Five hundred-John Delaney.
sugar and creamer; Miss Catherine
CROSBY. dress comb: Airs. John
Winands. night glass: Mrs. p. j..
White, writing paper; Miss Loretta
Hines, handkerchiefs; Mrs. Charles
White. collar set; Mrs. Joseph
Hines. collar set: George Rivas.
writing paper; Mrs. Joseph Nc
Laughlin, menu set; Mrs. John
Bawless, dolly.
Euchre-Mrs. Hugh Reilly. table
cloth: Miss Anna Major. handker-
chiefs; Mrs. George Mullen, glass
basket: Mrs. Eugene Mullen, sher-
bet glasses.
Pinochle-Mrs. Herbert Eyerkuss,
bread tray cloth; Mrs. Hugh Gal
lagher. tumbiers: Mrs. Gesserich.
towels: Mrs. i. j. Deverin. mayon-
naise set; Mrs. Joseph Van SICKLE,
collar set; Mrs. Stein. writing paper.
The non players prizes were won
by Mrs. Baumlin. table cloth; Mrs.
James Smith. two vases; Mrs. Euko-
witt, boudoir cap, and Mrs. p. C.
Thompson, collar set.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-16
MUSICALE
PLEASING EVENT

The June musicale of the Women's
Foreign Missionary Society of Simp-
son NJ. +. church was held in the
lecture room of the church recently.
the program being under the direc-
tion of Mrs. William Hesser and her
committee. The rooms was taste
fully decorated with roses and dali
sizes.
After a short business session, a
sketch entitled The Sword Bearer
was given. Between the first and
second scene Miss Alma Parsons
sang THE Ninety and Nine" by
Sheldon. Two piano duets were Civ
en- by Mrs. William II. Hesser, and
Mrs. Howard u. Brown. Miss Syl-
via Vogel, of T~ottenville, recited
most effectively PRO Patricia
Maclachlan, Miss Alma Parsons and
Miss Marina Craze. sang when the
Roses Bloom Again and Dreaming
Alone in the Twilight" Mrs. Howard
u. Brown gave a delightful piano
solo. Mrs. Sterling Temple, of Tot
tenville. recited in her inimitable
style two entertaining and humorous
selections. a ladies' chorus under
the direction of Mrs. Maxwell Mac
Michael sang a Southern melody
"Rockin' in the Wind"
1t was decided by the members of
the society to inaugurate a series of
chain parties. and this musicale to
be considered as the first one. At
the close of the meeting refresh
ments were served by the commit
tee in charge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-16
POLICE ELECT
F. TONCH|N|
Officers Are Elected by Pa
troImen's Benevolent AS
ISOLATION of This City

Frank Tonghini was elected pres
ident of the local branch of the
Patrolmen's Benevolent Association
at the annual election held at police
headquarters yesterday. The polls
we're open from 2 o'clock until Z
o'clock. Tonghini defeated William
Peterson for this office by a vote of
tw~enty-eight to eight. Tonghinfs
term started Immediately upon the
completion of the count. He sue
ceeds James Egan.
Patrick Dwyer was elected vice
presidents: Marinus Ludwigson. re-
cording secretary: Frank Sullivan.
financial secretary: Hugh Steed,
William Buchan and Charles Jor-
genson. trustees, and John Durham.
Michael Fitzpatrick and James
Egan. delegates. Frank Seiboth was
defeated for the office of delegate.
Opposition was furnished only in
the contests for president and dele
gates.
Forty-three votes were cast at
yesterdays election, but only thirty
six voted in the contest for presi-
dent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-16
PERSONAL

Miss Ruth Parsons, Miss Ethel
Wester and Miss Clara Harmed, re-
cent graduates of the Monmouth
Memorial hospital of Long Branch,
are in Trenton today taking their
state board examinations.
Miss Karen Rasmussen, of Buck
nell University, is spending the sum-
mer vacation at her home in this
city.
Nathaniel w. Pierce, of Dean
Academy, is spending the summer
vacation with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. N. w. Pierce of High street.
Mrs. George S Magee, of Market
street, has returned to her home
after spending ten days with Mrs. II.
C. Drost. of Rochester N. Y, for
merly of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-16
FAIRGROUNDS
To OPEN SOON
Six Assistants to Supervisor
Emmons Named at Last
Nights Meeting

Six assistants to the supervisor OF
the city Fairgrounds, Z. Arthur En-
mons. were chosen at a meeting OF
the recreation commission at the
city hall last night and other busi-
ness was transacted that assures the
opening of the Fairgrounds the last
of June with prospects for the big
gest year in their history.
The assistants chosen last night in
clude Miss Estelle Andrews. Miss
Horseback, and Miss Lillian BjorK;
William Leahy, David (Hank(
Thomas and William "Wee Willie
Wilentz. All of the men have had
at least one year in playground work
and of the girls Miss Andrews a
been directing playground activities
for several seasons. The other two
u women are noted for their
qualities of leadership and enthus-
iasm. even though more or less m
experienced in actual playground
work. The six assistants We're chos-
en- from a list of thirty applicants.
To begin the season four recrea-
ton centers will be opened for the
citv children. They will be situat-
ed at Hayes Park, School No. 6.
School No. . and the county voca-
tional school.
Supervisor Emmons is busily en-
gaging a comprehensive program
for the children hat will keep them
occupied for the two month period.
The schedule will include athletic
competition between individual
playground teams, between teams
from different Fairgrounds and also
between Perth Amboy representa-
tive playground teams and those or
surrounding cities. Hikes, truck
rides, and a water trip are promised
during the summer.
The recreation commission and the
supervisor have secured the whole
hearted backing of the Rotary Club
in all playground activities and ex-
pect TO accomplish great things
through its cooperation. The play
grounds will be well equipped with
apparatus of all descriptions and
prospects are bright for a sizzling
season, according to the directors.
Accounts of the activities will be
published daily in the Evening News
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-16
NEW WRANGLE
IN TREASURY
G. O. P. Congressman Want
President to Uphold Dover
Rather Than Blair

WASHINGTON, June Icon
troversy in the treasury threatened
to break out again today when it
became known that a petition among
Republican members of congress
asking President Harding to uphold
the policies of Elmer Dover. assist
ant secretary of the treasury.
against David Blair, commissioner
of Internal revenue.
The petition has received the sig
nature of about $50 members.
Circulated with the petition was
a document giving the name of $50
office holders in the treasury and
internal revenue departing 1t, said TO
be Democrats and holding key posi-
tions. Many of these Republican
House members said. were disloyal
to the present administration and
thr ,aeh their lack of cooperation
were holding up work of the admin
istration
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-16
SODALlTY READY
FOR DANCE TONIGHT

Everything is in readiness for the
dance to be given under the direc-
ton of the Sodality of the Blessed
Virgin Mary tonight in the knights
of Columbus home in High street.
Lind's orchestra will furnish an ex-
ceIlent musical program for the
evening. Many novelties including
the ever popular moonlight waltzes
and tag dances will be in vogue.
The patrons and patronesses in
clude: Mr.. and Mrs. J. l.. Gibbons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles V. White. Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas +. Brown. Mr..
Mrs. Richard r. White, Mr.. and
Mrs. \. McKinnon, Mr.. and AIRS.
Patrick J.. White. Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene J.. Mullen. Mr.. and Mr..
John Rodecker. Mr.. and Mrs. J.. II.
White. Mr.. and Mrs. John +. Reilly,
fIr. and Mrs. John Murray, Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter VanSyckle, Jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Warner. Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Beat
ty. Mr.. and Mrs. James Kelly Mr..
and Mrs. r.. j.. Dalton, Mr.. n Mrs.
Richard Calvin. Mr.. and Mrs. y.
Niorrissey, Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Dali
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. Z. Fadner. Mr..
and Mrs. Hugh Reilly, Mr.. and Mrs.
T.. w. Pollock. Mr.. and Mrs. l..
Kenny, Mr.. and Mrs. e. J. Buckley,
Mr.. ard Mrs. J. l.. Conway, Mr.. and
Mrs. Howard Cottrell, Mr.. and Mrs.
J.. Coan. Mr.. and Mrs. John Delaney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent Costello, Mr..
and Mrs. j. y. Kennedy, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles quinn. Mr.. and Mrs.
George +. Reynolds. Mr.. and Mrs.
G.. st. Andrassy. Mr.. and Mrs.
George Brooks. Mr.. and Mrs. John
Kelly. Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Dono-
van. stephen Gibbons, Bernard Can
John Cannon, Frank Nolan
and John X. Sheehy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-16
MISS LILLIAN FHG0N
WEEDS LEWIS E. LEWIS

One OF the many pretty June
weddings took place Wednesday aft
ernoon in the Presbyterian church
when Miss Lillian Fiigon became the
bride Of Lewis L. Lewis of Bias
bourg, Pa. Rev. Frederick Nieder-
e y performed the ceremony.
The bride was charming in her
of navy blue canton crepe, with
large picture hat. to match. n
carried a shower bouquet of bridal
roses. Miss Evelyn Fiigon, a sis
ter OF the bride and Lee Lewis, a
brother of the groom, were the at
tendants. Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis upon
their return from their wedding trip
TO Atlantic City will reside in Madi-
son avenu Guests were present
from Washington, Detroit. Bias
bourg, Pa, East Orange and Cleve-
land.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-06-16
Miss Paris Hostess

Miss Elizabeth Paris entertained
a number Of friends at her home in
State street recently in honor of her
birthday. Games, dancing and mu-
sic were enjoyed. Piano selections
were given by Misses Helen Witucki,
and Martha Kurpiel. Chester Paris
gave several saxOphone selections. a
buffet luncheon was served.
The guests included: Misses Helen
Witucki. Martha Kurpiel. Annet
Kurpiel. Elizabeth Paris, Helen Par
is. Dora Zylka, Margaret DAILY, Sta
STA Zylka, Messrs. Edward Paris
Martin Paris, Jack Nolan, James
Nolan, Raymond Witucki, Joseph
Walshm, Joseph Daily. Anthony Zyl-
ka. Mrs. NJ. Zylka, Mrs. NJ. Rymarc-
xxx. Mrs. NJ. Witucki. Mrs. S. Dre-
sier. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Paris. Miss
Marie Paris. Mrs. +. Mooser and
Mrs. Chester Paris.