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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20

In marrige he who hesitates is
bossed.
A face that cannot smile is seldom
worth while.
What has become Of the old-fash-
toned round beer signs?
o.
Virtue Is a precious gem for which
vice is often substituted.
1t is a wise debutante who never
shows how wise" she is.
There's pleasure In being cranky
that only a crank can know.
Don't expect your opinions to fit if
you obtain them ready made.
1t is better to have loved and lost
than TO have to pay alimony.
%
A breach of promise suit is a poor
substitute for a wedding coat.
People who never get down to busi-
ness seldom get UP in the world.
A girl thinks the wisdom of Solomon
insignificant when compared with the
smart sayings Of her first beau.
@
A young man in love resembles
man Of the world-he embraces a good
deal.
Yes, Mac, every bachelor thinks it is
the easiest thing in the world to handle
a wife.
Some one asks: Are rents totter-
ing?" Well IL they are, the renters
are tittering.
The pugilist will tell you that an
ounce OF prevention is worth a pound
on the nose.
Sometimes a man will confess to one
bad habit for the purpose OF hiding a
dozen others.
This is the day of the short skirt,
short hair, and the short story Also
the short pocketbook.
%
A man may be able to tell the truth
about himself, but he prefers to tell
it about someone else.
o.
Although a man never knows what
he can do until he tries, it is not al
ways expedient to try.
%
This is a country in which one man
is as good as another. and sometimes
as good as two others.
%
Shortly after marriage the average
man acts as If he had conferred a
great favor on his wife by leading her
to the altar.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20
REVELATIONS OF A WIFE
ADELE GARRISON
ADELE GARRISON

sponsibinty upon my shoulders. I had
engaged the movers because he said
he was too busy to do it, and he evil
IDENTIFY meant to leave the heart break
ing problem entirely in my hands.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20

The editor Of an Ohio paper has
learned that General Robert, author of
Roberts Rules of Order" is still
alive and admits that Cushing, author
of "Cushing's Manual" is still among
the living. All Of which makes Us
wonder il Mr.. HoyIe is still in the
flesh.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20
Sinner Outta Luck,

News Item: Old 81 Lazarus has
been sorta puny this week with lum-
bago, and had TO be excused from sing
ing at Coon HolIer church last Sunday.
being too weak TO carry a tune or lift
his voiee.-Arkansaw Thomas Cat.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20
Movie Method.

Manager like your voice, Miss
Gargle, but I can't understand the bus
mess with your eyes and shoulders.
can see no excuse in the song for that.
Miss Gargle-It is in the music.
Right here after the introduction. it
says "vamp till ready."-New York
Daily News.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20
PerFectIv kjIlinuI

haunt me?
Gertrude-They should. You've often
murdered them.-Patterson On. j.
Press Guardian.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20
VoIsteadian Voice.

Acca-You have a good voice. Why
don't you cultivate it?
Demic-Wlell, you see, this is a dry
climate, and I can't get anything to
irrigate it with.-Rice Thresher.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20
Oh. the RowerY!

A wonderful singer was Mamie MeGee,
She never was known 10 get off the
key.
She never was known to get oft-aw,
gwan,
How could she get off when she
never got en2
Vaudeville News.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20
SoeiaI Eenefactor,

Howard-What good are you at a
party?
Coward can talk TO the people
prevent 'em from doing it.-Judge,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20
So Narrowing.

Roberta-Dont you think her voice
ought to be cultivated?
Robert-No, l think it should be har-
vested-Milford (Dell Chronicle.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20

The country is in no danger of rad
iealism while we still have the old,
hard headed Americans who drop
their cigar ashes on their vests.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20

Trouble is that when a man believes
only what he knows, his stock of
knowledge proves all TO small.-St.
Petersburg Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20

as he crawled under his auto to oil his
clutch.-SanfOrd Daily Herald.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20

An Iowa man says he never reads
the papers because all editors are Ii
airs" We have been guilty of calling
some men gentlemen, when We knew
they were nOt!-Tampa Tribune.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20

We're not for the tongue. apologies
would not be necessary. Huh! You've
never seen some feet in a ball room.
have you?-Tampa Tribune.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20
With the State Photographers

The man who used to drink and en-
JOY his liquor now has a son who just
drinks.-St Augustine Record.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20
Now Should She ?

Speedo-Can your wife sing?
Peppo-No; but she does.-Topics of
the Day Films.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20

That American woman who loaned
the king Of Albania SOC, 900 francs took
a long chance, and the chances OF get
ting it back seem even longer.-Or-
Iando Reporter Star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20

The expression. shake, rattle and
roll" was formerly associated exclu-
sively with a dice game. but nowadays
when one hears it his first thought is
of a Ford car.-Eustis Lake Region.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20

In what other state could a daily
newspaper like the Lakeland Telegram
take on full A. p. report in a town
the size of Lakeland and only thirty
two miles from the second largest city
in the state? More power to your
pen, Harry Brown!-Leesburg Conn
mercial.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20

People of Florida who may complain
about the rate of taxation should re-
alize what California is up against.
The budget for the current year calls
for the raising of eighty-one million
dollars.-Kissimmee Valley Gazette.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20

Eighty-five per cent Of America
roads are still unimproved. but the
other Is per cent are the most dam
gerous. All you have to dodge on the
unimproved road is the ruts.-Gaines-
Vile Sun.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-01-20

II you raise taxes mill the popula-
ton howlS Gasoline goes up threa
cents and everybody is contented. Tho
difference between taxes and gasoline
is, that for the latter you get a run for
your money-Eustis Lake Region.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-08
PAYS So FINE,
IS REARRESTED
Violation of City Ordinance
Sentence is Followed by
Larceny Charge

Elmer w. christensen, twenty
two years old, an electrician VINO
gave his address as Kenilworth, paid
a fine of SIS in court this morning
for a violation of the city electrical
permit ordinance. only to be re-
arrested a short time later on a
charge of petty larceny made by
James Doukas, a Greek who is the
proprietor of a shoe shining estab-
lishment on Smith street.
The second charge against Chris-
Hansen is said to be two years old
and involves the theft of about 250
feet of insulated wire while on an
electrical job for Doukas. Just why
the charge has been allowed to hang
over for two years is not known, but
ii is thought to be by reaso OF
Doukas' ignorance OF Ch~ristiansen's
address. The date of the alleged
theft is said to have been August 20,
1920.
Christensen was taken into Gus
tody by Officer William Clooney
shortly after he had paid a fine of
IS on q charge of doing electrical
work in this city without the permit
required by ordinance. Jay E.
FRANKIE, city electrician, who issues
the permits. made the complaint.
Christensen denied the charge but
Recorder Pickersgill imposed the
fine and it was paid after some de-
lay.
Christensen was lodged in jail
after his second arrest this morning
when it was found hat the recorder
was not available for the taking OF
bail.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-08
PROBE CAUSE OF FATAL
MORGAN EXPLOSION
Continued from page ~

Holton's duties were to take n
black powder from the shells and Il
small rod was used to loosen the
powder from the sides. The thought
has been expressed that a spark
caused by the coming together OF
the rod and the sides of the shell
resulted in the explosion. Following
the explosion fellow employees of
Holton began a rush for safety. out
within a few minutes they returned
to see il help was needed. Finding
his body limp on the floor an ambu-
lance was called and he was rushed
to the local hospital. ~
DIR. J.. F. Weber was summoned,
but Holton died within twenty min
utes after his arrival at the institu-
ton. The victim received a broken
neck, fractured skull, broken arm
and other injuries.
Holton is widely known in this
city. having a. host of friends who
are saddened by his death. He was
a member of the Holy Name Society
of st. Mary's church, and also n
member of the Raritan Athletic Club
of Mechanicsville. He is survived
by two brothers and two sisters.
Miss Mary Holton of this city and
Mrs. John Mcnamara of Perth AM
boy, and James and Nicholas A. q
this city. James Holton is secretary
of the Board of Education. His.
body is at his late home, 255 Rector
street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-08
ANDERSON HEAD
Of LOCAL ELks
Perth Amboy Lodge Names
New Officers and Trans
acts Other Business

Andrew Anderson was elected ex-
allied ruler of Perth Amboy Lodge
No. 7S4, Benevolent and ProtectlVe
Order of Elks, at the annual eiec--
tion last night. The new head OF
the lodge succeeds Charles Simmen'
who has served during she past year.
Mr.. Anderson has been very ac-
tive in the social affaiN of the lodge
as the esteemed leading night. lie
Is the chairman of the entertain
ment committee and has conducted
many social events during the past
wear at the club house. He has hii-
ed several of the other ofices OF tne
lodge and by hard work las siseh 10
the head of the organization. he
with the other officers will be IN
stalled in their respective places the
first Of the lodge year in April.
The other officers nameQ are es-
teemed leading knight, August Grei-
ner; esteemed loyal knight .. a.
compton; esteemed lecturing knight,
Reniamin Jost; secretary, William
Cornelison: treasurer. Otto VIII; ty-
Ter. 3. Frank Henry and trustee Tor
three years, Past Exalted Ruler w.
CIV Weaver. In naming the repre-
sentative to the grand lodge session..
Exalted Ruler Charles Simmer was
lNaa
selected and Past Exalted Ruler
George ]. Miller, the alternate.
Mr.. Simmens was also named the
representative to the annual con-
vention of the New Jersey State Elks
Association to be held at Atlantic
City in July at the same time of the
national convention at that place.
The lodge is planning to take part III
the parade to be held in connection
with the double convention at Attain
tic City on the last day of the weeks
session.
At last nights session of the lodge
arrangements were made for a So
cial and dance at the club house on
Friday, March IT, in celebration OF
st, Patrick's Day. A report of the
minstrel committee was made and II
was shown that preparations for that
event to be held after lent are be-
ing completed. A rehearsal will be
held at the club house on Sunday
under the direction of Coach Reilly,
of Brooklyn, who has taken run
charge of the show.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-08
CAMP FIRE GIRLS
AT MISS TYMRAK'S

The Bemahgat Camp Fire Girls
met recently at the home of MISS
Elizabeth TynTrak of Washington
street. for their regular monthly
council fire. Many honors were
awarded for attainments. Elizabeth
Iymrak read the counts for the past
month and Madeline Wainwright
was appointed count keeper for
March.
Clara Falkenstrom conducted the
fire extinguishing ceremony and the
girls Joined in their closing songs.
The guardian, in her talk, told the
girls how well they had been pro-
crossing and complimented them on
their splendid team work. She re-
minded them that the council fire
was the "get-together" >time, the
time for confidence, frankness and
for looking ahead and planning. So,
about their council fire, these girls
talked and planned their spring
work. Friday night three girls work.
ing for the rank of fire makers are
to prepare a dinner for the other
members to be given at the guar
dams home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-08
PUSHING PROBE
Of DYNAMITE
County Detective David Has
New Clue in Highland
Park Explosion

NEW BRUNSWICK. March S.
Investigation of the Highland Park
explosion is being continued by
County Detective Ferd David. The
detective is working on a new clue.
the wrapper used for the dynamite
and the rope found with same in
the cellar of Joseph Dongora on
Central avenue. Highland Park.
Through w. G.. Giles, of 419 East
Main street, Bound Brook, it has
been learned that this SAINT wrap
ping and cord was given to Saliva
lore Won cherri with a purchase of
one hundred sticks of dynamite. Won
Cherri was the second person ar
rested in connection with this case.
Sixty-seven sticks of the one hun
dred lot were missing when the
county detectives recently made n
seizure at Dongora's house, and it is
believed that this number was used
III blowing up the residence on
Woodbridge enu
Giles, according to the county de-
remembers that Won Cherri
that a strong rope be used
around the package. The county
authorities intimate hat the dyna-
mite was placed in Dongora's cellar
to have the blame placed on him
and taken from someone else.
Dongora, who is out on $1,000
bail. admits ownership of the gaso-
line can. gun and bale of straw
found in his cellar together with
The dynamite. but has furnished sat
jsfactory explanations for having
same.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-08
SOCIAL CLUB DANCE
PLEASING FUNCTION

The Metro Social Club again en-
tertained it's members at a private
dance held in the Western I'M
provement Association hall In Brace
avenue Saturday evening. Inc
music for the dancing was furnished
by Higgins orchestra. Many novel
ties and features were in vogue dur
ing the evening. Refreshments were
served by the committee in charge
consisting of Mr.. and Mrs. Chris
Jensen, Mr.. and Mrs. Mis- D%inesen.
1t was decided to hold a strawride
March IS to New Market. The
committee in charge are Harold Mo
Murtree, Edward Hansen and Fred
w. NeZier.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-08
ORGANIZE FOR
STUDENT LOAN
Adrian Lyon Elected Presi-
dent of Body in Charge
of Movement

With the election of a board of
directors and the formation of an
organization las Monday the STU
dent loan fund has become a reality
an Perth Amboy. The object of the
project is to establish a fund for the
ltse of worthy students who are de-
sirous Of obtaining higher education
but r unable to take college work
because of financial problems. I'm
der the loan method these students
Will be allowed to borrow sums
from the fund, paying them back
later with Il nominal interest. In
This way the sum is constantly on
the Increase and more student aid
may be given as time goes on.
Adrian Lyon is the president of
the organization formed to admin
lister the fund. Miss Mary Meade is
vice president; Miss Gertrude
Bloomingdale, secretary; Louis
Rossi, treasurer. and Lester Bartlett,
ahditor. Other members of the adj
ministration board include Mrs. Ria
Hendrie. Miss Rae jacobson, Miss
Lillian French, Adolph Greenbaum
7, nd supervisor of Schools Samuel
=. Shull.
The existence of the student aid
fund in Perth Amboy has been large
~ que 10 the Efforts or Mark Ii.
Letter, principal of School No. 3.
Mr.. Letter has been interested in the
project for some time and as presi-
dent of the teachers association he
was instrumental in raising a sum in
excess OF $1,000, subscribed by the
teachers of the city schools. With
this sum as a nucleus the movement
has gotten under way and other con-
~tributions r expected to swell the
amount to much larger proportions.
Another meeting of the board is
planned for next Monday night, when
the adoption of a constitution vii
come up for consideration. u is
understood that the local Rotary
club is behind the movement and
its members are expected TO actively
support the organization.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-08
ANOTHER CARD PARTY
FOR R. Y. C. AUXILIARY

The second of a series of card
parties to be arranged by the LADIES'
Auxiliary of the Raritan Yacht Ciuo
will be given in the assembly rooms
of the club, in Water street, Satur-
day afternoon. March IL. Bridge'
five hundred and ~pinochle will be n
games in play Prizes will be award
ed in every game.
Mrs. Charles Seguine is chairman
of the affair, assisted by Mrs. arthur
stern. Mrs. Joseph Massopust. Mrs.
Rufus r. H~oskings, Mrs. Angus Mac
Lachlan and Miss Margaret Croweli'
A cake sale will be held in %conJunc-
tion with the card party, which Will
afford an excellent opportunity 10
purchase homemade cake and other
goodies at a nominal cost. Tlckets
may be procured from any member
OF the auxiliary and the proceeds OF
this affair will help defray the heavy
expenses of the club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-08
FOR AGED
WORK PLANNED
Committees Are Named by
!. T. MadSen, the Newly
Elected President

The Board of Directors of the
Home for the Aged met in the Y.
M. c. a. building. Monday night.
with eighteen members of the board
present. L. Il. Madsen, the newly
appointed president presided and
appointed the following committees:
Domestic committee, Mrs. A. w.
Mullen. chairman: Mrs. f. Herr
mann. Mrs. Harriet Barnes, and
Mrs. Fred Schltze.
Entertainment committee. Mrs.
Eugene Dieterly. chairman; Mrs.
ole Olsen. Mrs. Il. II. Romond, Mrs.
Ado1ph Brogger. Mrs. r. II. Nc
Hose, Mrs. Charles Skidmore and
Mrs. +. f. Spofford.
Devotional committee. Miss Kath-
crime Woglom and Mrs. William Wa
ters.
Health committee. Mrs. Victor
Christofferson, chairman; Mrs. La
vinia Rankin.
Admission committee, Mrs. A. c.
Clark, chairman; NJ. A. MoSher, Mrs.
A. w. Mullen, Mrs. Elizabeth Oliver.
Publicity committee. Mrs. Arthur
Stern, Mrs. Ferdinand Andrews and
Mrs. G.. w. Fithian.
The health committee chairman,
Mrs. Victor p. Christoiferson told or
the wonderful cooperation of DIR. G.
w. Fithian and DIR. j. l.. Lund in
caring for the inmates. DR.. William
Ramsay, DIR. ]. l.. Mcdowell and DR..
G.. I. Silk have also assisted in this
work. Mrs. Christofferon asked that
some system be arranged so that all
the physicians of the city be asked
to take their share of this work.
Drs. Lund and Fithian have con-
sented to continue until such ar
rangement can be made, by the com
mittee appointed, Arthur Stern and
/. r.. Madsen. The financial secre-|
tary read his report.
The meeting then adjourned to
meet the second Monday in April.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-08
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
ENTERTAIN MANY

In spite of the inclemency of n
weather, the bi-weekly card party
given by the Catholic Daughters OF
America. in the assembly rooms OF
the knights of Columbus, in High
street. last night was largely atten-
ded. Tables were arranged for nv
hundred. pinochle and peanut JAP
for those who did not care to play
cards.
Prizes were awarded to the follow
ing in the various games:
Five hundred-Mrs. Thomas Pat
ten. towels; Mrs. Daniel Ford, celery
dish: Mrs. James Murray. towels;
Mrs. J. ". Kennedy, bon bon dish'
Mrs. ]. Reilly, towels; Miss Catherine
Nolan, apron, and George R1vas'
candy jar.
Pinochle-Miss Margaret Liptak;
sewing bag; Leo Burke, rug.
Peanut jab-Mrs. NJ. Hoy, pillow
cases.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-08

CHICAGO-"Women must cease
lodging responsibilities if they want
to succeed.
"There are too many feminine feet
on the highway of least resistance
these days" E.
The speaker was Miss Florence
King, the only woman patent attor-
ney in the United States and n of
the very few women in the world
whose yearly income is 100000.
She has built up a national sue
cess on hard work.
Court of Lost Dreams
Her Office suite here is known as
the court of lost dreams.
That's because so many inventors
come to her with their products
looking for patents.
Some get them. But many don't.
For Miss King knows as much
about machinery in addition to her
law as perhaps any expert in the
country.
Besides being an attorney she's
also an electrical and mechanical
engineer and fully accredited mem
Der of the American Association OF
Engineers. She is also the only
woman admitted to practice before
the United States Supreme Court.
IT believe in women" she says
THE sex has great possibilities be
fore it.
women must talk less and en-
deavor more.
"They must be more willing to &c
things alone. For remember, mel
still think were stay-at-homes anc
fit for little more.
"They should remember tina eacf
feminine triumph in some new line
of achievement may be the inspira'
ton for another woman years tt
come"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-08
NIGHT SESSION
At HIGH SCHOOL
Chance for Parents to Attend
Classes to Watch Teaching
Methods

The afternoon session OF the high
school was dispensed with today
and. instead. two recitation periods
viii be held tonight, beginning al
O'Clock. The idea of the limo
walton is to allow parents an oppor-
ktunity to attend classes and learn at
first hand something of the teach
ing methods employed here. All
parents are urged to attend tonights
session.
The third and sixth periods are
the ones that have been selected for
the exhibition classes and the regu-
liar classroom routine will be strict
sly adhered to. Assignments were
Issued by the teachers yesterday, as
usual. butt dnstead of reciting this
@~1GrRiatg these lessons are to be
heard tonight. The arrangement Of
sfers an excellent opportunity for
parents to observe exactly what
their children are doing in high
school, how the faculty members
present their subjects, and methods
of instruction used.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-08
DELIGHTFUL MUSICAL
EVENT is PLANNED

".An Evening of Cham~er Music"
will be given by the Brahms-Men-
delssohn Ensemble with Maxwell
MacMichael as accompanies, in the
high school auditorium, Wednesday
night. March Is, for the benefit OF
the Woman's Club Charity Fund. The
program will consist of solos, duets,
as we'll as ensemble numbers by
both quartets. Tickets are selling
we'll, and may be procured from any
member of the Woman's Club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-08
COLLECT $40 IN FINES

Fines amounting to $50 were I'M
posed in court this morning by Re-
corder Harold f. Pickersgill. Tbs
charges were drunk and ~disordertv
conduct and violation of a city or
dinance.
Steve Zdan, twenty-eight years
old, a laborer whose home is at 299
Hall avenue, was arraigned on a
drunk and d%isorderly charge and
was fined SIS by the recorder. The
man was brought in by Officer Will
liam J.. Heating. A. Shonfeld, sixty.
five years old. a tailor Of DivisterS
street. was. also up for drunk ana
disorderly conduct but was dis
charged. Patrolman Lawrence Mar
mon made this arrest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-03-08
New Law i'm Effect

NEW BRUNSWICK, March s.
ai1ie county clerks office is in receipt
los a telegram from the governors
office advising the county clerk that
thapter so of the laws of 1922, be-
came effective yesterday. This law
Recently enacted makes it optional
Tor the judge of the county court in
imposing a state prison sentence to
fix the maximum term less than
Il That legal under the crimes act re-
OF 1898. This law will do away
with the apparent incongruops con-
aittosn of sending persons away from
one TO thirty years.