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Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
IN THE SOCIAL o R
"MISS BOB WHITE"
SURE OF SUCCESS

That the musical comedy. Miss
Bob White" to be staged at the Ma
jestic theatre on October 23 and "a,
under the auspices of the catholic
Daughters of America is one of the
most successful home talent produce
tons ever presented to Americas
th~eatre-going public is attested by
the laudatory press clippings con-
tanned in a press book complied by
Director William H. McGreevey. 1t
is not an amateur performance, but
a professional one, it gaining lasting
fame as the vehicle for Raymond
Hitchcock on the professional stage
a few years ago. 1t is one of the
snappiest, tuneful, mirth stirring
fantasies that has ever appeared in
Perth Ambo. v
Jack Egan and James Murray as
Ire Billion and Van Million, char
acter comedy parts playing a dual
role opposite Miss Bob White, inter-
preted by Mrs. Thomas Christopher,
are going to be worth the price of
admission alone to see.
Rehearsals are progressing ia
mously under the competent direc-
ton of Mr.. McGreevey. Nothing re-
mains to be attained except perfec-
ton which will be in evidence long
before the final setting. Tickets are
out mi may be secured from any
member of the society.
The principals include:
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
BOARD
GRANTS RAISE
5 Hour Day With Overtime
rs Per Cent. Increase
Granted to R. R. Men

CHICAGO, Oct. 16 (By The Asso-
ciated Press).-An eight hour day
with overtime, which is said to
amount to nearly a % per cent. in
rease in pay. was granted to APP
proximately 1000 yardmasters on 26
class 1 railroads and at six switching
terminals, by the United States
Railroad Labor Board today.
This is the first time the board
has established rules and working
conditions for yardmasters. who now
are CLASSIFIED as subordinate officials
and subject to the boards jurisdic-
ton under the transportation act.
BY establishing the eight-hour
day with pro ratio overtime wages,
the yardmasters affected virtually
have been awarded a rs per cent
advance, according to ]. S. E~ldridge,
president of the Railroad Iardmas-
tsrs of America. The organization
is international in scope with MEM
bers in U. S. and Canada.
The ruling affects all yardmas-
tiers on the roads involved except
such y~ardmasters who were class
ed as officials under a ruling OF the
interstate commerce commission
last November. On at least twelve
ICduSg ydIulltaohCLS navy 0dANN
with railroads which will govern
those cases.
The Delaware & Lackawanna, the
Pennsylvania and the Illinois Cen
trial railroads were excluded from
the decision today. w. L. McLeEi-
men, a labor member of the board,
although contending that these
three roads were properly before
tho board in the matter, voted 20
exclude them in order to obtain a
decision which otherwise would
have failed for lack of n vote.
The rule provides that yardmas-
ters required to work seven days
a week should be given two days
OFF a month.
The yardmasters' association is
said to have a membership of be-
tween 1000 and 5000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
PERSONAL

Mrs. Clifford DeLeon, of First
street, who underwent an operation
for appendicitis at the city hospital,
Saturday is much improved.
Mrs. Adrian johnson and Miss
Matte Mortimer, of First street, and
Miss Margaret Armstrong, of New
York, attended a concert given by
Rhondda Welsh Male Glee Singers,
in New York Saturday.
Miss Marion Burns of New York
was the guest of Miss Elizabeth
Kirkpatrick ok Kearny avenue, over
the week end.
Robert and Leonard Menaker of
New York, visited friends in this
city yesterday.
Al Cohen of Stevens Institute, was
the guest Of r. l. Splitter OF High
street. yesterday.
Miss Edna Joline of Tottenville
the guest of Miss Emma Sanford
of Broad street over the week end.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clinton Van Schoick
of Newark, formerly of this city,
have returned from an extended visit
in Youngstown and Gerard. Ohio,
and are spending the day with MI.
and Mrs. Walter Van Schoick OF High
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Pratt, DIR. and
Mrs. G.. w. Ffthian and daughters,
Sarah and Jane Fithian; Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew J. Wight. Mr.: n Mrs.
Louis M. Rossi, Mr.. and Mrs. 1. I.
Madsen, Mrs. and Mrs. d. P. Ohm
stead, Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Davis,
and Mrs. j. Logan Clevenger OF
this city; Miss Laura Brodhead OF
Woodbridge and Mr.. and Mrs. Aylin
Pierson of Metuchen, motored to
Pocono Manor, Pa, wednesday,
where they remained over the week
end.
Russell Larcombe. OF Brooklyn,
was the weekend guest of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Larconlbe
of Kearny avenue.
Miss Jeanette Greenspan, of
Brighton avenue, is confined to her
home with illness.
Victor Mac Phie of First street,
visited friends in New York over the
weekend.
Capt. and Mrs. Lawrence Long, of
Madison avenue, have returned TO
theil home after spending several
days in Scranton, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Jessen and
SONS, Jens and Christian, Mrs. Jens
Jensen and daughter, catherine,
and Mrs. Axel Falkenstrom and
daughter, Evelyn, have r eturred
home from a four months visit with
relatives in Denmark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Klaus, Of Ca
ta,pa avenue, Miss Barbara Mcleod
Of Brighton avenue, and Frank Du-
gan, OF South Amboy, attended the
Princeton-Colgate game at Prince
ton Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. Palo. o: First
street, were the guests OF DR.. and
Mrs. P. Colo, OF Red Bank yester-
day.
joseph Messiner. Russell lar
combe and Richard Bartholomew.
of this city, attended the Princeton
Colgate game at Princeton Satur-
iay.
Charles Leuserlrg, nf ForG:, has
returned home after spending sew
eral weeks at the r chmond Memo
rial Hosrital recu2era.ing from IN
iuries received in an automobile ac-
cideat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
RECT0R'S GUILD PLANS
FOR CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

At the rskular weekly meeting of
the Rector's Guild Of st. Peters
Episcopal church, a report was
made on the cafeteria supper and
entertainment held recently. The
splendid efforts of Miss Aimee
Marsh in her line of entertainment
Turing the evening helped make the
affair a decided success. both soci-
ally and financially. The society has
planned for a Christmas bazar to be
held Wednesday evening, December
6, in the Parish House.
The following are in charge of
the various booths: Parcel post,
Miss Edith Arnold; baby booth, Mrs.
William Sheppard; fancy booth,
Miss Florence Garretson; candy
booth. Miss Elizabeth Hewitt; re-
freshments, Miss Edith Mallet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
MRS. DAISY LETTIG TO
WE'D EDWIN G. FRASER

Mrs. Hay Battale Clayton, OF
Runnymede. Westmoreland county.
Va, announces the engagement OF
her daughter, Mrs. Daisy Clayton
Littig, to Edwin Grant Fraser. OF
this city. hrs Littig is the grand
daughter Of DR.. Benjamin Robinson
the O Of the late Mr.. and Mrs.
William fraser, of this city. The
wedding will take place at the
Brick Presbyterian church in New
York on October FL. followed by a
small reception to the immediate
families at the Vanderbilt in New
York, where Mrs. Littig is resid-
4ag.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
To Tell of China

Miss Mabel Woodruff, of Kriuki-
ang, China. will speak before the
Missionary Society of the Simpson
M. E. church at their regular meet
ing Monday, October 23, in the lee
ture room of the church. Miss
Woodruff is principal of Knowles
Bible School in China and will give
an interesting talk on her work in
China. All missionary societies in
the city are invited to attend.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
ROSARY SOCIETY CARD
PARTY TOMORROW

Final arrangements have been
made for the card party and dance
to be given in Ukranian hall, in
State street tomorrow night under
the direction of the Rosary Society
of st. Mary's church. Seiboth's or
ohestra will furnish the music for
the dancing. There will be a prize
waltz and other novelties in vogue
during the evening. Thomas Barry
and others will furnish entertain
ment. For those who do not care
to dance, tables will be arranged
for bridge, five hundred, pinochle,
euchre and the peanut jab. Miss
Elizabeth Massopust is chairman
of the affair. Many attractive
prizes will be awarded. The pro-
ceeds of this affair will go toward
st. Mary's high school building
fund.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
Cnntemnt Move Made

NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. 70
Russell E. Watson, attorney for the
Balk Fur Company has applied for a
rule to show cause why George s.
Eden. Nathan Roman and Morris
Jellin should not be held in contempt
for violation of an injunction re-
s~training them from their activities
in an effort to unionize the local en-
ployes of the fur company. Tine
men are charged with violating the
Injunction and the request has been
made to have injunction made per-
anent The application is return
able one week from tomorrow al
Trenton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
Card Party for Eastern Star

Everything is in readiness for the
card party to be held in the Elks
Home in Madison avenue tonight,
under the direction of the Raritan
Chapter, No. 5S, Order of Eastern
Star. Bridge, five hundred and
pinochle will be the games in play.
Many attractive prizes will be award
ed. Tickets may be procured from
any member of the order or at the
door,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
Power by Radio

NEW YORK, Oct. 16:-Trans-
mission of power from Niagara
Falls to New York by radio is a pos
sibility OF the future in the opinion
of DR.. e. F. w. Alexanderon, chief
engineer of the Radio Corporation.
This prediction by the noted enei-
neer followed the success of a six
teen-hour test Of electron tubes *
place of large alternators in trans
uniting wireless messages across the
Atlantic ocean.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
start Damage Action

NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. 16:-A
supreme court action vas started
this morning by David Peters, of
Elizabeth, against Andrew Ruppell,
of Port Reading. for $1,000 in a suit
for damages sustained by the plain
tiff when his automobile collided
with a bus owned by Ruppell on
October 8. The PLAINTIFF asserts
that the a was damaged to the
extent Of $500 and asks also $500
fo~-tha fime-1est g<hilc the naachtna
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
OBITUARY
Mrs. Mary Woiick

Mrs. Mary Wojick, fifty-two years
old, wife of Frank Wojick of 40 Hall
avenue, died yesterday at the state
hospital at Trenton. Besides her
husband she is survived by several
grown children. The funeral will be
held Wednesday morning at 10
o'clock from st. Stephens Polish
Church. The interment will be in
ST. Stephens Cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
No Change of venire

KELLSBURG, w. VA, Oct. To-
The defense motion for a change of
venire in the cases growing out of
the CIiftonville mine battle, July II,
last in which Sheriff H. H. Duvail.
and six others were killed, was
over ruled by Circuit Judge ]. B.
Somerville. here today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
Announce Engagement

Announcement is made of the n
of Miss Dorothy D. Muir
doch, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Jo-
seph Murdoch of Fredericton, N. B.,
Canada, and Ellwood R. johnson,
Jr., son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ellwood r.
Johnson of Fayette street, this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
GIRLS CLUB TO MEET

The Girls Club will hold their
regular meeting in the auditorium of
the public library, in Jefferson street
tonight at s o'clock. All members
ire urged to attend as the initiation
of new members will take place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16

Anyone desiring any information
about registering tomorrow may call
at Republican headquarters in Smith
street tonight or tomorrow and h
desired information will be given.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
Fall Convention

The fall convention of the w. C.
T. U. will be held in Jamesburg
Wednesday. All members who de-
sire to attend will meet at the Gen.
trail station at 10 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
GIVE PARTY FOR DAUGHTER

Mrs. William McQuirk, of Sher-
man street, entertained a number of
friends at her home recently, in hon
or of the fourth birthday of her
daughter, Ellen. The rooms were
most attractive in their decorations
of orange and black streamers. Mu-
sic and dancing were enjoyed. Re-
freshments were served.
The guests included Misses Elean-
or McQuirk. Ida Blanchard, Tina
Matthews, Hdick Smolinsky, of
Fords; Mrs Larsen, Mrs. Poulst n,
Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Olson. Mrs. Mum,
Mrs. Reed, Miss Gertrude Reed, Mrs.
Annette Mund. Jeanne and Rose
Peterson, Helga Larsen, James
Flynn, John Kelly, James 10th,
John Dugan, Ira West, William
Kimp, Edward Mount, Joseph Smith
Joseph Haynes, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Swoboda and daughter, Frances.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
Westminster Guild to Meet

The regular meeting of the West
minister Guild, will be held tonight
at the home of the Misses Moore
in Market street, at 8 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
Honor Mrs. Riyely

A surprise party was given Mrs.
William Rively at her home in High
street, Saturday night. Carey
Brothers known in vaudeville as
1.-THE Mysterious Gillettes'' furnish
ed entertainment during the evening.
A buffet luncheon was served.
The guests included Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Chapman, Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Anderson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chris Peterson, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Chapman, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rive
ly, Mr.. and Mrs. William McCul-
Tough, Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Arman
and son, Mr.. and Mrs. c. Chapman,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Coppersmith,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Rively, Miss
Bertha Ritzou, Frank and William
Carey. William Hertzweg, and Mr..
and Mrs. Mariana.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
HELMETTA MAN DIES Of
INJURIES; HIT BY AUTO
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Vinzenco Mollica. OF New Bruins
wick, the driver. suffered injuries
and after receiving treatment in St.
Peters hospital was released on
$4,000 bail on q charge of man
slaughter. Carasalli Toto, one of
the occupants of the car was also
released from the hospital after
medical attendance. Tony Mullia Of
Long Branch. received fatal internal
injuries, and his cousin whose name
is also Tony Mullia, received severe
injuries that resulted In his death
shortly after the accident.
From information supplied to the
police, the touring car driven by
Mollica was on it's way home from
Perth Amboy. When the driver
noticed another car which ap-
preached from a side street he APP
piled the brakes. but the car skid
ded, turned over to the side of the
road, pinning beneath the four men.
P~assersby called the ambulance,
who removed the party of four to
the st. Peters hospital.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-16
CITY BRIEFS

AlgOLlQQln 1sO06C -NOE ~
of Pythias will confer the rank of
ESQUIRE on a number of candidates
tonight at its meeting at Odd Fellows
Hall.
Thirty members Of the crew OF
the Eagle Boat No. As, made a
cruise yesterday to the lower bay
where target practice with an *
cSlibre" four-inch gun was held, to-
gether with rife and automatic re-
volver practice. The four inch gun
was fred over the short range,
1900 yards, forty hits being record
cd out of about 100 shots, nine OF
which were bulls eyes.
Plans are now being laid for an
other cruise next Saturday and Sum
day, it being probable hat the tfip
vii. be either to Gravesend Bay or
up the Hudson River. The cruise
viii; be definitely laid out at tile
meeting of the crew, to be held to-
morrow night.
The installation of officers for San
Salvador Council, NJ. 299, knights
of Columbus, did not take place Fri
day night, it having been put off
until the next meeting of the coun-
Gil in two weeks.
omcer William Peterson of the To-
cal department is in receipt of a let
ter from J. R. CLANCY of the U. s.
s. Peary 226 which is in Chinese wa
tiers at the present time. Clancy
whose home is on Elm street in this
city, has three more years to serve
in Chinese waters.
Milford chronicle., 1922-07-07
SHAWNEE

Mr.. and Mrs. R. j. Harding are en-
tertaining relatives from Long Island.
The Shawnee Division is urged to
remember the grange bake that they
are to conduct on Saturday, July 9Th
in the Child's Welfare Office in the
Windsor block. Let each one do their
share.
Delema Johnson is spending some
time with Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Vibbert
and family.
Mrs. Fred Lord of Cambridge, Md,
spent the weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
James Satterield.
We were sorry to see the storm on
Saturday evening as it kept a lot Of
people from coming to the festival,
hut we had very good success, as to
the crowd present. The exact amount
is not known at present, but it is near
$50. Thanks to everyone who took a
mart and especially those who donated
Something towards the festival. Also
to Mr.. Satterfield for the use of his
lawn. We hope to have as good a sue
cess next time. You all want to keep
watch for the date Of the entertain
ment. as we are planning to have one
soon. We will hope that that will be
a, clear evening so everyone can come
out. ers4
Milford chronicle., 1922-07-07
@.:P0RfE:
1 LOOkemOVer
-

All set for Saturday.
Dover next Saturday.
LanAy Bob deserves a lot of credit.
Pittyjohn was there with the stick.
Dugan is playing nifty game at
third.
Hey Fans! Lets fill the grandstand
on Saturday.
Pinder is a wonder it is hard to
steal on him.
Plenty of grumbling! Why? Hard
esty was there.
Ryder came over with hit just in
the nick of time.
In fact all of the boys were on their
toes and out to win.
Marvels hit in the eighth paved the
way for our three runs.
Did you see the M. P. put it over
Dover in the same old way?
Denney is right under every fly ball
that there is any chance at all to get.
Heck played bang-up game at first
accepting Is chances without slip
up.
Lynch played snappy game at Sec
ond, making several fine stops and
throws.
Pinder caught fine game for Mil
ford, picking quite few up out of
the dirt.
Heck has not struck his gate yet,
come out Saturday and see him get
in the old game.
Tuo ID v,o4 4I,inTr 1,o,5 80 no44-vsoI,-,
for not getting the fly, he is going to
do better Saturday.
We need better coaching or better
base running-as base running almost
lost the game for us on the 4th.
The right fielder of Dover, Hayes,
must be near-sighted as fly ball hit
up on top of the head in the sixth.
Come out Saturday and see the
team play. They need your company
so we can have good ball in Milford.
Baynum is some pitcher for a home
boy, why not give the young boys a
try-out then we will see what Mil
ford has.
Hardesty made a spectacular stop OF
Dugan's sizzler in the fifth and made
a hurried throw to first-but the first
dropped the throw.
johnson twice failed in the pinch.
but he should be commended for his
action in letting a pinch-hitter hit for
him in the eighth-that head work.
You Tell EN-
PETE-Joe do you know what I call
a base ball sport?
JOE-No what is it?
PETE-When the captain of a team
calls a pinch hitter to take his
turn at bat.
JOE-Why who did that? You do not
see that very often.
PETE-That was Jing Johnson, the
captain of the M. P. C. team.
Milford chronicle., 1922-07-07
GROWING CELERY

Growing celery for family use by the
bed method cannot be eXcelled for at
tanning crispness and delicacy Of
flavor, according to horticulturists Of
the Ohio experiment station after test
ing the various schemes of intensive
garden culture of this crop. Accord
ing to their plan celery may be OBJ
tanned in the small garden from No
vember till midwinter. For this crop
a level bed four feet wide and as long
as desired is selected. A ditch is dug
six inches deep, full width of the
bed. smoothed on the bottom, covered
with three inches of stable manure
and then with three inches of the best
soil saved for the purpose. Soaking
the ground causes it to settle. If de-
sired, radishes, lettuce or any early
crop may be grown before planting
celery.
Milford chronicle., 1922-07-07
LIGHTER BEACH

Slaughter Beach, the old bay shore
resort, nearest Milford, is coming in
to her own again, after several years
! idleness. The newly-OrganiZed corpor-
alton is improving the hotel in so
many ways that the people from the
surrounding country have again
been drawn to Old Slaughter Beach
The hotel has been neatly painted in
side and out. The upper porch screen
ed, allowing the patrons comfort
from the mosquitoes and flies. The
new board walk, and new pavilions af-
ford rest and refreshment for all Wis
itors. No where along the shore is
the bathing as good as here. The
sandy bottom makes bathing good at
all times.
On Tuesday, the 4th, there was a
record breaking crowd gathered here.
The grangers furnished most of the
fun. Tub races, running races and pO-
tato races were enjoyed by all About
three o'clock the rain came and from
then on the crowd began to leave. Mrs.
Wyatt reports very good day. She
had made preparation for a big
crowd, but the crowd that came, was
beyond her expectations. Many out-of-
town. visitors were registered at the
hotel. Among them were: Miss Jessie
Pleasanton, of Wilmington, and Miss
Helen Pleasanton and friend, Mr..
Stafford. E. M. Davis, of Wilmington,
entertained 20 at the hotel on Sunday
evening. All expressing praise at the
splendid bay shore supper served
them.
~Dr. and Mrs. Day and Miss Ruth
of Pennington with Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Wiley spent Sunday at the Mar
shall cottage.
Mrs. Hester Bunstein and children
are spending a week at the Burn cot
tage.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Derrickson of
Lincoln are entertaining Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Derrickson at the Bennett cot
tage, which they have leased for the
summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Holzmueller en-
tertained Miss Irma Pierce over the
4th, also Mrs. Holzmueller entertain
ed a crowd of Kings Daughters on
Monday afternoon.
Deemer Rudell and Robert Morgan
are camping on the beach enjoying
the company of the house party of
girls at the Macklin cottage. Among
the party which is chaperoned by
Mrs. Lekites are the Misses Sarah
Belts, Elizabeth Reedy, Emma Wro-
ten, Marjorie Rosa and several from
SeafOrd.
e. M. Davis of Wilmington has
leased the Wyatt cottage for the sea-
son and is entertaining a large house
party for two weeks. Among his
guests are the Misses Goldie Tarr and
Madeline Griffith of Wilmington, Ruth
Tarr of Girdletree, Md, Mary and
Edith Powell, Elizabeth and Myra Ac-
herman and Emma Davis, of Milford,
Charles Rothouse of Wilmington, John
Jacobs, William AckermaE and Frank
Deputy of Milford. The party is chap
eroned by Mrs. Oscar Alderman.
Many truck loads of people from
Ellendale, Lincoln and Milford have
visited the beach this week.
Among the out of town visitors on
Sunday were George Atkins of Phil
adelphia Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley Frazier
of Baltimore, Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall
Jones of Pittsburgh, Mr.. and Mrs.
Shaw of Johnstown, Pa, and Miss
Bertha Welcome, who is home on a
months vacation from the University
of Pennsylvania Hospital.
Milford chronicle., 1922-07-07
Sugar Coated Pills of Wisdom
By AesOp, Jr.-
CRIME IN A BIG CITY

It's a wise master who pals with
his dog.
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Pickpockets' pockets are sometimes
picked by pickpockets.
+ +
Many a chick" can slick "slick."
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If you shoot crap you're blot on
the map.
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Those who lay traps for others Of
ten get caught by their own bait
moralizes the "Aesop's Film Fables"
reel "Crime in Big City,"
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'Tis better to ramble than to gam
BILE.
+ +
He who tries to feed the kitty may
lose his dough in the big city.
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A little trickery now and then is
practiced upon the best of men.
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If you steal a mere slim dime you're
flirting with some greater crime.
+ + F.
Manipulation Of clever card tricks
others besides rustic hicks.
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Crooks of a feather "hock' to-
gether.
"Aesop's Film Fables"