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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03
RED CROSS INVESTIGATES
new FLOOD DANGERS

NEW ORLEANS, May 3-Threat-
ening conditions in the flooded areas
Of the Atchafalaya river sections
where it is estimated 5000 persons
already have been made homeless by
back waters through its tributaries
overspreading in the upper basin.
were being investigated today by
Red Cross officials. The volume of
water is being augmented by the
flood waters coming throueh Oveyess
parish by the break in the levee near
Ferriday. La, and the pressure is
said to be threatening the levees at
a number of points in the lower lev
els.
The flood situation in the refugee
lcamp where the flooded areas in
Concordia. Cheahola and other par
ishes of Louisiana. had been relieved
with the arrival at Rhinehart. La, of
provisions sufficient to provide 5000
persons for ten days.
The food shortage also had been
relieved in Lasalla county with the
arrival of provisions from Alexan-
/ dria, La.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03
DR.. HODGES PRES!DES At
STATE DENTISTS SESSION

= TRENTON, May Second annual
convention of New Jersey State Den
saI Society opened here today at the
Stacy-Trent hotel with doctors in at
tendance from all sections OF the
state. A number prominent in the
profession from other states are
scheduled to deliver talks on sub
iects relating TO the profession Of
dentistry.
DIR. William II. Hodges of Perth
Amboy. called the business session
10 order this morning. There will
be n number of clinics held today
20 demonstrate the most modern
types of practice. The annual cleo
ton OF officers is scheduled for to-
morrow. There is only r contest.
and that is for delegates 20 the ma
iional convention.
The candidates are DR.. William b.
Martin OF Elizabeth. DR.. William Fl.
Gelston of Camden, and Dr. Freder-
lex Fl. Lum. Jr.. of Chatham. Two
delegates are TO be chosen. Or. Ed
ward 9. StillwelI of Glen Ridge. Es-
sex county, will be elected presi-
tent. DIR. Charles Faupel. of Jersey
City. vice president: Or. +. X. Hea-
xelton. Trenton. secretary, and DIR.
A. r. Boice. Trenton. treasurer.
The six names to be recommended
20 Governor Edwards for appoint
ment 10 the State Board of Dental
examiners are: Doctors Raymond A.
Albray. Newark: Walter F. Barry.
Newark: Charles S. Hardy, summit:
Benjamin +. Leonhard. Plainield:
Franklin Rightmire. Paterson. and
Arthur, L. Westcott. Atlantic City.
The governor will choose four for
he board a. a later date.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03
HEAR
Of TIME SAVING
Interesting Address at Noon
Luncheon Civic Better
ment Discussed

Rotarians heard an interesting
talk on the saving of time at theis
regular weekly luncheon at the
Packer House at noon today. The
/ speaker was J c. Hale. of the West
err Union Telegraph Company. In
a most able manner Mr.. Hale show
ed the amount of time consumed IN
debating letters and in waiting 70.
them to reach their destination. The
approximate cost of such dictation
was given. The telegram, by eliml-
mating this waste. saved to the aver
age business about 100 days
in the year which time could b.
used in developing new business or
in making more ecu the business
already being done. he said. Mr..
Hale's remarks were we'll received
by the Rotarians.
Several suggestions were made re-
garding helping to make Perth Am
boy a better place to live in. Isaac
Alpern brought up the matter of
having double deck ferryboats on
the route between this city and Tot
tenville so that the entire lower deck
could be devoted to automobiles,
placing them four abreast or the
boat, while the foot passengers use
the upper deck. This matter was
ltItTTeu 10 the COIltllllte On ClNiCS
which consists of former Mayor FerI
Garretson, chairman. Charles NJ.
Peterson and j. Logan Clevenger.
Another suggestion for civic bet
torment was made by Fred BRIGGS.
Ii was to the effect that as this is
cleanup week, the city take it upon
itself to clean up the lots along the
railroad on the outskirts of the city
so that the impression the travellers
get from the car window would not
be so bad. At present this vacant
property is anything but attractive.
This. too, was referred to the civic
committee.
Guy Weaver brought up a sugges-
ton for the boys work department
in the form of an entertainment.
Clancy Boynton reported on the
rogress being made for ladies'
night to be held at the Packer House
May is instead of May 10 as origi-
nally planned. 1t was decided to
have the members bring their
friends and also invite Rotary clubs
from ~neighboring places.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03
MUCH INTEREST TAKEN
IN POPULARITY CONTESTS

Great interest is being taken in
the Eagle Hose & Chemical Com
pany popularity contests which are
only W. days old, there being much
rivalry in all three contests.
\ number of the most popular
women of the town have already en-
tered the contest for which three
diamond rings are offered. There
+ many contestants entered in the
babies e for which three dia-
mond rings also are offered. The
diamond rings will be placed on dis
play in Meade's jewelry store on
Smith street tonight.
The bicycle to be awarded to the
winner of the boys contest. has been
placed IN display in the window OF
Il. Solomon or State street.
Meade's jewelry store and the
Eagle firehouse are the present
headquarters for these contests. and
entry blanks and envelopes can be
secured by anyone desiring to en-
ter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03
COUNTY c. O.P.
MEET TONIGHT
Likely to Endorse Runyon,
FreIinghuysen and Apple
by--Wet Sentiment Heard

NEW BRUNSWICK. May S-The
Middlesex County Republican Club
will meet IT Red Mems hall tonight
TO further perfect its organization
and endeavor to harmonic the diff
ferent factions of the party.
While no slate has been adopted
by this county, it is generally under
stood hat the organization will back
Runyon for governor. Frelinghuysen
for senator and Appleby for con-
gresham. Peterson. Applegate and
Richie r slated for the assembly
positions. inasmuch as Lyons has
signified his intention not to run
again. and Belloff will be up for re-
election TO the county board of free
holders.
In some quarters opposition to
Runyon, Frelinghuysen and Appleby
IL heard, and there is talk of a wet
candidate being placed against the
Asbury Park nan for the congress
sional berth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03
GRANT DIVORCE

A decree of absolute divorce has
been granted to Anton +. Anderson
from his wife. Anna E. Anderson.
both of this city. The divorce was
recommended by Special Master
Adrian Lyon before whom testimony
was taken. AL. Balint. Jr., represent
ed the petitioner. The divorce was
obtained on statutory grounds and
was uncontested. They were married
on November "a. 1915. by Rev. Eng
Hsh Crooks. rector of the Episcopal
church, Tottenville. and separated
in May, 1918. The petition for di-
vorce was filed by Mr.. Anderson
April 4. 1921. and the decree was
granted on April Z. 1922 There are
no children.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03
MEMORIAL DAY
PLANS PUSHED
Services Will be Held at Grace
Lutheran Church, Parade
Also to be Held

Further preparations for the ob-
servance of Memorial Day in this
city m Tuesday. May 80. were adj
Vanced last night at a meeting of
the joint committees OF the various
~ex-service mems organizations held
at city hall.
The annual memorial service held
the Sunday before Decoration Day.
which this year falls on May IS. will
be held at Grace Lutheran Evangel-
zeal church in jefferson street AMI
all ex-service men have been invit-
ed 10 attend the service which is -
start at 1880 o'clock. Rev. Rober:
Schlotter, pastor. will preach thu
sermon. The committee Is askin-
that all patriotic organizations or
otherwise take part in the parade
and TO attend the memorial service
with them. Organizations are ask
ed TO communicate with K. c. Miller,
PA Madison avenue. the secretary.
who are 10 take part.
School children will again take a
prominent part in the parade and
anyone having an auto truck or a
wagon to loan for the parade are
asked to notify the secretary before
the day of the event.
Past Department Commander
Samuel G. G%arretson. a veteran of
the Civil War will be the orator of
the day at Alpine cemetery. The pa
rade will be along the same lines
as in the past several years. when
he members of the Grand Army and
The various other organizations TAX
ing part will assemble at the City
Hall Park in the morning and from
there go 10 st. Ptr's church yard
where brief services will be held over
he departed soldiers. From there
the parade will go to st. Mary's
and Alpine cemeteries. where the
raves of the departed soldiers will
be visited and then will follow the
exercises at the soldiers monument
II the latter cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03
Verdict for Defendant

NEW BRUNSWICK. May ga
verdict for the defendant. was re-
turned in the case of Josephine
Hahn of Midtown in the circuit
court before Judge Lloyd yesterday.
The plaintiff alleged that her hus-
band met his death when a car in
which he was riding collided with a
truck owned by John Mccormick. a
Monmouth county farmer. The de-
PENDANT was represented by former
Senator Thomas Brown. while
Thomas Hagerty appeared for the
plaintiff. The latter attorney an
nounced this morning hat he did
not think the verdict was justified
and i~ntinlated that an appeal will
be made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03
TWO ALLEGED AMERICA.
CONFIDENCE MEN ARRESTED

PARIS. May 8 (By The Associated
Press).-With the arrest of John
kincott and Arthur Ernest Cox here
last night, the French police claim
TO have put an end to activities of
two crooks one of whose last fields
OF endeavor was the vicinity of AL
bany, n. Y, where they sold an OPP
ton on a coal mine to a wealthy
foreigner whose name is withheld,
for 500. 900.
According to the police. the men
nave been working various conf
dence games all owe the world.
The accused were located in the
most expensive suite of the Hotel
where they were complet-
ing the sale of a large Texas ranch.
Larger than the principalities of
Monoco. and as profitable" was the
way they described it to the pros
pective purchasers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03
SAYS Not Guilty to Murder

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, May 3
Eugene Stibelli brought back from
Jersey City, N. j.. where he was ar
rested for the murder of Abotrio
Bonavito in this city Sept. 1920, n
tered a plea of not guilty in court
today and was held without bond for
"a hearing. Officers connected with
the case have been summoned be-
fore the grand jury and that body
will consid the question of an in
dictment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03
Nswarker May Have Speedway

NEWARK. May 3.-Jack Prince.
of Los Angeles, owner of the auto
mobile speedway at Indianapolis, st,
Louis and Los Angeles, conferred
with Newark authorities on plans to
construct the worlds largest speed
way at Port Newark. City Commits
sioner Thomas l.. Raymond an
nounced that Prince has tentatively
selected a site $500 by 1000 feet and
has opened negotiations for its pur-
chase. Prince plans to build a mile
and a half track and to erect two
enormous stands. which will accom-
modate 100. 900 spectators. Parking
space will be provided for 90 GOO
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03
Plan Dollar Dinner

METUCHEN, May 3-Final arr
rangements were made last night by
a committee of Republicans for the
dollar dinner to be rendered William
\. Runyon next Friday night. A
meeting of the committee in charge
was held at the home of c. B. Car
men last night. Tickets for two
hundred men and women have al
ready been sold, and persons desiri,
tickets should get same before the
seating capacity of the hall is sold.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03
Twelve Buildings Lost In Fire

KANE, Pa, May 3.-Twelve build
inGs housing families, factories and
newspaper Offices and other business
nee were destroyed by fire at
Marienyille. early today. The loss
Is estimated at s1O0. 600.
John Valeneur. chief of the Kane
fire department. and four other men
were injured when their automobile
overturned near Frost. while enroute
tn MarienyiIIe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03
Letters of Administration

NEW BRUNSWl Ck, May o.
Letters of administration were is
sued this morning by the surrogate
to Arthur Garben, of Perth Amboy.
on the estate of his brother, Richard
ID. Garben, who died at Fords on
April Is. A personal estate of $4,000
is left. The deceased is survived by
two brothers, a half brother and two
sisters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03
Remove safe ON Truck

RIDGEWOOD, May 3.-The po-
lice still are seeking clues to the
mysterious motor. truck and the man
who rolled away the 700-pound safe
containing $22S from the office oil
the Erie railroad here today. without
leaving q trace.
Only the fact that a light was left
burning by the yeggmen after they
had made their raid. attracted the
affenfjon of the agent. Charles Z.
Buckhoud. on his way home from
lGdre meeting. made the loss public.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS

Mr.. Russell and Mr.. Odair, two
seniors from Rutgers College, We're
the speakers in chapel yesterday.
Mr.. Russell, who besides being
manager of the varsity debating
team, is chairman of the intercol-
legiate debating team, addressed
the student body on The Value of
A College Education"
He was followed by Mr.. Odair,
who is manager of the swimming
team and editor of the Rutgers
Targum as well as editor of the
Scarlet Letter" focused the atten-
ton of the student body on Rutgers,
the State University. by giving a
short history of Rutgers since its
Inauguration in 1866. He applied
the points that his co-worker, Mr..
Russell had made to bring out the
advantages that Rutgers offers a
high school graduate. After enumer-
ating the expenses, he told how
these costs could be lessened by ac-
quiring scholarships. fellowships
and aid from the trustee funds. He
also put in a good word for the
Women's College located at New
Brunswick. Needless to say, the in
formation was very valuable TO the
senior class.
Due to the interference of other
matters. the scheduled meeting of
the Science Club was postponed until
Thursday.
Principal Kleinhans announced
the honors for scholarships in chapel
yesterday. They are vale~dictorian,
Roy Nielsen; sa~luatorian, Louis
Seaman. Albert Klein, who was a
very close third was given honor
able mention.
The Girls Glee Club will meet
this afternoon in the music room.
The junior class had its picture
taken for the annual yesterday.
After this the freshman class had
its picture taken.
The varsity baseball team plays
Staten Island Academy this after
noon at $3.50. The Raritan Copper
Works field has been secured for
this game.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03

The varsity baseball team plays
Staten Island Academy this after
noon at $3.50. The Raritan Copper
Works field has been secured for
this game.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03

The junior class had its picture
taken for the annual yesterday.
After this the freshman class had
its picture taken.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03

Due to the interference of other
matters, the scheduled meeting of
the Science Club was postponed until
Thursday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-05-03

The Girls Glee Club will meet
this afternoon in the music room.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-16

Edwin Clapp oxfords. for
men, of black and brown
feathers with wide or med
ium round toe lasts. They
are specially priced at
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-16

Girls patent leather Flap
per pumps with medium
military heels, wide strap
and buckle fastening. They
are regular Sc values at
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-16
SIX dresses much IN
vogue

Fashion recognizes the frock
of silk as one which may be worn
anywhere, anytime. They are
made of plain or figured crepes
and summer silks in the loveliest
of colorS.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-16

Packard oxfords for men,
of black and brown kid and
calf feathers, also patent
colt in all new spring
styles. $3.50 and $40 values
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-16

All of our regular 75c wash ties
are now on sale at soc and all of our
soc wash ties are on sale at 39c. Fine
quality mercerized neckwear.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-16

A captivating collection of
summary frocks that have been
priced to $25. All the smartest
and most delightful styles are
included-newest materials and
colors.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-16

Oxfords and pumps OF
white reign cloth with
either welt sewed or turn
soles; Cuban or military
heels.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-16

Girls plain patent leather
pumps with instep straps
and nickIe buckles. They
have fat heels and turn
soles. Special at
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-06-16

Strap pumps for sports
wear of white polo cloth
with patent colt trim
mings; white ivory soles
and heels.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1922-08-30
AMERICAN WOMEN STAND
FIRMLY FOR vOlsTEAD ACT
Wcmen's Christian Temperance
Urion To Fight AL Attempts
To Modify Present Dry
Law

caiease. ~ Aas - Amnrscan
women today xsaaa Al sclsdly bchsnd
eafeFcenrns ot the yolste45 law -
eves, deciare officials of tbs Women )
chrss,tan Temperance rnsoa reply
ing 10 The call os Major General Dan
iel AFrleten, vice president ot tho New
York Association against the Frchibl-
tion Amendment. Tor l.eee women re-
crnsis Tor an anti yolsteAd zrny.
IN orranixsng the Molly pitcher
cluh. In New York. as part o. the or
raHitaticn he represents. t;ezersi Aa-
plefon declared the yelssead Law IL
falsehcod and hAa mo place in our
law- adding that ~eTey thinking man
and woman demands is repeal
The W. G.. r. Il csies resolution
rassea b. re Young womeas christ-
ian Association. League Of womer
ycsers. National Business and Profess
ssnnal won~ns Association. National
w'omens Trades Unson. ssuthers. Con
gresx. Parent Teachers Association
and General Federation OF Women.
Cabs. each fsvoring enforcement 81
the lxv at national meetings held dur.
ing The pear
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OFFICER To HI TRIED
FOR DEATH or GIRt.

roncs CHS. AuS sas-foar hundred
ana forty nine criminal and civil
cases are en- sac aecacx * tAe NAY
coaaty tsstrscs ccurs 70 ee beard DUR
snr the next swo @eeks or rwsoT 20
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terra ., IL estimated shas 70 more
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tern cp<niss tn. prewens dccsSss
ecnairs ATS elsn cases and - Grim
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sn~s ]. W. Fancy. former city mar
shal and desasy sheriff at ksw Cssr.
who is charged with ki'isns two wo-
saen ne&r KAx City several u5snshs
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PERSONALS OF
: SOCIETY

Mrs. r. s Kadei and son. Hubert
OF Rome. Georgia are visiting Mrs.
kadel's son, Paul Kades.
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Mr.. and Mrs. e. N. Anderson have
returned from a two weeks visk In
- pulpa with shefr dpuasntnr. gMp.
George MarkArs. Their son, Chester
returned home with them after
spending iae summer wit hhis nister
]. j. Huston Of Htnrietta Ia the
Sceyt Of hss brother. vic Huston.
Mr.. Huston was a former Guthrse
resident
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Mr.. and Mrs. E. n. Hopkins and
daughter. Dorothy are now located Al
sos East Warner. Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Neal nov occupy tho house
the Hopkins vacated al siT East
Logan.
NJ " X
Henry Thompson, formerly os
Guthrie. and ". j. Dudley. profes-
sionsl st the BarsiesyslIs Coluntry
cinb spent yesterday here with
friends Lsst night they we're The
dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lsmas
Cry.
K nj N
Mr. Ddgsr Hsrrsck has returned
from Sulphur where be attended the
dedication Of the Tubsrcular Ex-ser-
vice meas Hrspissl.
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Mr. and Mrs. o. V. Packer snd
soas. Oscar and cIIflon Of Ada. on
hhor2 were che guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs c. c. Ford yesterday.
Mr. and Mrs. OStis Postsr and
family and Donald Ekiss rnotored 10
Enid 70 spsnd the week lend.
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Mrs. Y r. Leonard had tho mis-.
forfsne 10 fan IN their yard and sus-
tain badly sprsiped foos.
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Friends WIN Be glad :, learn that
Niss Mar Humphrey Of Pswhusks
IL sicwiy regsininx her health after
summers sIexe cf typhosd fever.
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Musr Ole NEXT FRIDAY

Atlanta, Ga. Aug. 5o.-~Prsnk D.
Dupre. youthful "pcsthiree bandit. :"
cdsy was listening 20 the unoeasirg
march cf the death guard who was
placed over bis cell today 70 keep
up the death watch" until some
time between . o. m and p. m.
NEXT Friday. when the condemned
~ year-old mprdsrer Is 10 pay with
his own life ths penalty for taking
The iifo cf another
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arrested here che other nighi toF
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ceacy embracing eseA ether in the
coarsAcuse para ether words for
spocnaar. This. ays chses cs Poslce
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