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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-23
A MOTHERS STORY
How a Woman Gained in Strength
and Vigor

Trenton, N. J.-"After motherhood I
was in a very weak and exhausted condi-
ton, and felt the need of some strength
giving tonic. A neighbor recommended
DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and
the Golden Medical Discovery. | at nee
sent to the drug store and got a supply,
taking them alternately. as directed. The
result was an immediate Improvement in
my condition. l rapidly gained in
strength and vigor. able to nurse my
baby into a healthy condition. | consider
there is no medicine equal to DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription or Golden Medical
Discovery in restoring to health and
strength, weak and ailing women
Mrs. Ida Price, 140 Old Rose st.
Write. DR.. Pierce, president Invalids'
Hotel in Buffalo. N. Y, for free medical
advice, -= Sa
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-23

his eighty-fourth year. He was In
occasions street commits
Sioner. n was a member OF the
contracting firm of Collins & Gun
drum of this city. During his prime
he was identified with local sports
men, having owned some very fms
race horses.
Mr.. Collins is survived by n
daughter, Mrs. Roger Leonard, of
this city, and DR.. James Collins OF
Woodbridge. The funeral Will bd
held from st. Mary's church on Sat4
urday morning at 10 O'Clock, and inJ
terment in st. Mary's cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-23
BENEFIT CARD PARTY
WAS HELD LAST NIGHT

TOTTENVILLE, Feb. ga ben
eft card party was held last night at
the home of Major Sarah L. Neid-
linger. %Lltingville Beach, that was
attended by many members of the
society of that section. The affair
was for a worthy 'ause and a good
sum was realized from the event.
After the cards a buffet s'pper was
served and this was followed by
dancing. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Nc
Intyre, of Great Kills, now appearing
on the Keith circuit in Brooklyn,
were there and gave the entertain
ment. The event was one of the most
delightful held in that s-ction SO far
this seaso:l.
Mr.. anG Mrs. William Scott, Miss
Maude H. Sure and Mrs. George
Hoehn of Tottenville were among the
guests present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-23
CHARGED WITH COAL THEFT

NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-Clifford
Eden, eighteen. and Frank Tombar-
60, seventeen years old, are. being
held at the county Jail on a charge
of having stolen a half ton of coal
from cars at the local yards OF tine
Raritan River Railroad. They were
arraigned Wednesday night before
Recorder Tindell, who committed
them to await the action of the
grand jury in default of bail.
1t is alleged that the boys stole
the coal which is valued at Sc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-23
START DIVORCE ACTION

NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. 2S-
John Cahill, forty-five years old, a
machinist of 204 Smith street,
Perth Amboy, employed by the
United States Lead Works in that
city was served by deputies of the
sheriff's offices with citation papers
in a divorce suit instituted by his
wife Elizabeth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-23
Bridge Civic Club that night.

Bridge Civic Club that night.
The Methodist church will give a
hot chicken potpie supper at the
social hall on Wednesday night,
February 28.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hendrick-
son are visiting friends in South
Amboy today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-23
James Collins

SOUTH AMBOY, Feb. 23.-James
Collins, n of this city's Oldest resi-
dents. passed away ar his late home
on Henry street yesterday morning
at $50 o'clock. Mr.. Collins was in
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-02-23
For n Wrist

The wrist watch takes a back seat
these days. Now a handkerchief of
gay chiffon or printed silk or linen
tied about the wrist gets all the at
tention.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15
LACK OF JUSTICE PLA CES
AMERICAN INSTITUTION IN
JEOPARDY, JUDGE DECLARES

CHICAGO. Oct. 15-At no time in
the history Of the United States has the
vitality of its institutions been put in
the jeojardy that now menaces them.
or "the integrity of our system of gov
crnment 81 seriously threatened" as
serts Judge Jacob NJ. Dickinson Of
Chi ago. - rctary ~ war in President
Tafi'S cabinet and former president Il
the American Bar Association. writing
in the associations journal. soon 10 be
released.
Judge Dickinson said that "leaving
ont If consideration the corruption Of
juries il j. beyond dispute that all over
our country men Of high political or
social position or great wealth fire.
qucntly 20 free. which il source Of
deep diScontent and promotes the un-
re~. a.; dangerous politi al doctrines
mat threaten us"
lie dcplored 1.-The disposition Of the
states 10 abdicate their functions and 10
load them and the burden of their ex-
erciSeS upon the general government.
which tends 10 Capitalization and
bureaucratic power; denounced race
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15

prejudice and oppression especially the
negro in many sections:- said that
nothing could be more chmerical than
that the government should sustain GER
tain agricultural products nc arbitrary
prices" and Ito suffer lawless Ku Klux
bands 20 veil their identity. enact their
own system of laws and without trial
punish the victims II to abditate the
power of government and abandon the
citizens 10 oppression.
Equal and exact justice 10 all men
OF whatever state or persuasion. re-
ligious or political. has always been nc
cepted in principle. but not uniformly
observed in practice. In many sections
race prejudice oppress. and especially
the negro. in the assertion Of his rights
70 protection OF person and property.
This condition we may hope to see dis
appear.
The justice meant BY Thomas JEFF
ferson. is in the character OF the laws.
and their administration. but any gov
ernment that fails 10 protect it, citizens
against usurped administration fails In
justice.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15
CREATLAKESCO.
HAS GOOD BOATS
FOR GULF TRADE
Would Use Refrigerating
Boats From Great Lakes
for Winter Season on the
Lower Gulf Coast

The McDougall Terminal Warehouse
Compans Of Duluth. Mimi, has two
large refrigerator boats. now employed
in the Great Lakes trade. which they
wish 10 place in the lower Gulf coast
vegetable and truck trade during the
months Of December. January. Febru-
airy. March and April. according 10 a
letter received by the Brownsville Board
of City Development from the offices
of the company.
During the months specified in the
company's letter the Great Lakes are
frozen over. and boat traffic IL sus-
pended. and by sending the boats
through the New York barge canal and
down the Atlantic coast TO the lower
Gulf coast. they could be kept in com
mission twelve months Of the year.
The boats the company desires to
place in the Gulf trade were completed
this year aud placed in commission on
tho lakes. They are electrically driven,
and have a draft Of ten feet. which par
ticularly adapts them fer the Gulf coast
trade. Each boat has capacity for 600
tons Of refrigerated cargo. and space for
approximately 2,00G tons Of general
cargo.
The sh;ps are now employed in carry
ing diversified cargo 70 Great Lake
ports. one Of the ships being on its way
TO Duluth 10 the ATLANTIC seaboard
with a cargo Of butter. eggs, cauliflower.
potatoes. and other products Of the
northwest. part of which are carried in
the refrigerating compartments. The
company has large warehouses at Du-
luth in which are stored winter truck
and vegetables. and suggests that it's
warehouse facilities might also prove Of
value 10 Valley growers.
There has been some controversy
in the Valley regarding the value of the
port 10 the Valley truck growers a
member Of the Board Of City Develop
ment stated. land the fact that they are
using refrigerating boats successfully
for Transporting perishable truck products
cn the Great Lakes, and that su,ii boats
will be available for the Gull trade
should prove that the Valleys future
port will be an important factor In the
development of truck growing in the
Valley
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15
LINE UP PROGRAM
FOR ANNUAL FAIR
in HIDALCO COUNTY
(By The Associated Press)

MISSION. Texas, Oct. 15.-The work
Of lining up the program for the second
annual Hida'so County Fair moves
along steadily and very satisfactorily.
The schedule Of events and exhibits
has been completed and all details for
the real work of preparing the grounds
and handling the fai- is now beginning.
Owing TO delay in completing depart
ment schedules. the fair catalogue has
been delayed a few days, but copy In
all in and the look will be out in n
very short time.
As lar ss possible experienced men
are beirg put in charge Of the most i'm
portant departments Of the fair. and
one can expect something of far Greater
interest in every department this year
over last year.
The Rodeo, Of course, will be one OF
the big features-if not the largest
and exciting events are promised by
those in charge.
Several new departments are open
this year. as will be seen from the fair
catalogue. which also contains the pro-
gram Of events for the six days event.
1t is requested that close attention be
given the departments, as these new
ones are open for the reason that suf-
ficient representation in each depart
ment is 20 be found in the county to
make them worth while.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15
New York Yankees =. 100 600 O5O 0
New York Giants 100 Ill 600 10
Batteries Pennock, Jones and Schang; Nehf,
Ryan and Snyder.

mock and Schang for the Yankees and
Nehf and Snyder for the Giants.
Ruth hit home run in the first in
ming. making his third homer for the
series.
b. staging terrific batting rally in
the eighth inning that sent Art Nehf.
tse Giant pitching ace. and the only one
John McGraws stars who had failed
10 feel the force o. TIE Yankee heavy ar
tillery. the New York Yankees batted
themselves into the world championship
for the first time in iae history Of the
club in today's game. The Yanks scored
five runs in this fateful inning. to ov-
ercome q three-iun lead that the Giants
had held since the early innings.
The final score was 6 to 4. The Giants
outhit the Yankees two to one in this
closing game II perhape the most dra-
matte world championship series in the
history of the game, but Pennoek kept
the blows scattered.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15
RAINS ARE DELAYING
BUILDING WORK In
HARLINCEN SECTION

HARLINGEN, Texas. Oct. l5.-There
is an enormous amount Of new building
under way in and around Harlingcn. but
owing TO the recent heavy rains, car
penters have been unable 10 work. There
are many new homes now under way and
many mole will be started just rs soon
as material can be placed on the ground.
The new farming families who are ar
irving daily in Harlingcn district are
having TO stay in the city and it will be
at least ten days or two weeks before
roads will be passable for hauling ma
terial over them-providing the rain
stops Immediately.
During Sunday total rainfall of l53
inches was recorded by the official gov.
ernmert rain gauge. This rain makes n
grand total Of more than 20 inches since
the first Of September.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15
RAIN FALLS IN
TORRENTS over.
ENTIRE STATE.
Reports From All Parts Of
Texas Indicate Rainfall of
Past Forty-Eight Hours
May Break Records
lBr The Associated Press.l

DALLAS. Texas. Oct 1J.-RainS
over the week end in north. central and
west Texas. with general low temper
atures reported. continued in a number
of sections today. according Ia report :
received BY the weather bureau here.
The heavy rains have diminished at some
places however.
The precipitation AZ Dallas. DeniSon.
and other cities in the norihcr part Of
the state has been more than four inches
in the past - hours The Red River i
bank full and still rising. Five inches
of rain has been reported from Wichita
Falls, and this rainfall has been general
over west Texas and the Panhandle.
Service on the Katy lines north from
Wichita Falls has been suspended on ac-
at Wichita Valley being washed out.
Bridges have also been washed out near
Byrs and at North Chillocothe on the
Orient railroad.
A rainfall of more than four inches
was reported from Abilene, and will be
of great benefit to the winter wheat crop
and stock ranges. All the creeks of
West Texas are bank full or overflow
ing. and the cotton crop has been dam
aged extensively and picking delayed.
AT Waco only one-half inch Of rain
fall was reported. the thermo meter there
registering a minimum of ~ degrees.
The rain has been general. over cen
trail Texas. extending to the Rio Grands
Valley. Austin reported precipitation
of I9J inches in past ~ hours.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15
CRIMINAL COURT
OPENS SPECIAL
SESSION TODAY
First Felony Case on Charge
Driving Car While Intoxi-
Gated Brought to Trial
This Morning

Today's session marked the begin
mig Of special term Of the district
court, 70 continue one week. A number
OF minor felony cases are scheduled for
trail. but no capital eases. During the
term " court there have been - eases
tried. with p convictions, ten Of which
were for liquor law violations
The case Of Jack Howard, charged
missed BY the district attorney because
Of lack Of evidence.
T.. l.. Manlcy. charged with having
driven a car while intoxicated. was
brought fo trial before the criminal dr.
trirt court which convened in special
session here this morning he ease be-
ing one 81 the first in the state "a be-
tried under the new law governing such
m ulfen>e. The ease was given 10 the
jury few minutes after noon. but up to
> q lock. no verdict had been reached.
Manley was arrested in Brownsville
on October q. and officers making the
arrest testified he was drunk. Manley
admitted having been 10 Matamoros. and
taking several drinks. but declared he
was not intoxicated IIe was indicted
by the grand jury on four counts, but
two cf these We're dismissed
This II the first case 10 ~ tried ia
this county. and one Of the first eases to
be- tiird in the state. under the law max
ing driving ear while int XII
Jarcd 4 felony instead of a IniSdcmeanur
The law. passed by the legislature. went
into effect IN September. Under the
new statute defendant. il convicted
can be given penitentiary term If not
longer than two years. or n Jail sentence
of not longer than 80 days. or fine
not exceeding $500 or both a fine and
imprisonment.
The case of Guillermo Rodriguez
perjury was placed on trial at the
afternoon session.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15
HOLD CORPUS EDITOR
In CONNECTION WITH
SHOOTING LAST NIGHT

CORPUS CHRISTI. Tex. Oct. 10
Coulter ("Duich-1 McCuiStion is lying
at the point of death in local hospital.
suffering from pistol wounds received in
an alteration shortly before midnight
Saturday night on downtown street in
this rity. and Tom Lester editor Of the
Amcri an Standard" weekly news
paper which began publication several
weeks ego. II being held in the county
jail. pending questioning by officers.
M formal charge has been filed against
Lester aS vet.
McCuiStion was shot once ia the right
side. the bullet ranging upward toward
the stomach. Physicians who are a'
tending him hold out little hope for his
recovery. The bullet has not as yet
been removed.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15
tRv The Associated PrcFsr

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. Oct. b.
Five feet higher than any previous rec
ord, the Northern Canadian is y in NJ
force and weeping bridges. homes, nm
buildings and debris Of all sorts with H..
More than Six inches ~ lain IN three
days has visited a vast territory In the
rivers watershed and the c.d is not yet
in sight
Western OI.lahcina. with hundreds ~
acres along the North Canadian and
South Canadian rivers is inundated. and
high ground seeping mud dotted WITH
pools Of water, was in the midst Of
the states worst flood. according 20 re
ports. Bridges along the Cimarron and
Red rivers were also being threatened.
Communication with nearly thirty
northwestern oklahoma and western
Texas towns have been cut off telephone
officials stated. Woodward and Blair,
Oklahoma. are completely isolated and
other towns are without telephone fa-
cilities. some Of them having been with
out train service for more than three
days Aeroplane mail service to Blair
has been authorized Fifty miles west Of
Oklahoma City persons were rescued
in boats from the upper stories Of their
homes near Geary. where the North
Canadian extends for several miles be-
yond its banks.
Farmers leaving their property and
stock TO the flood. have hurriedly
departed and the river il reported run
ming in deep brown torrents over sew
en- mile expanse Of ordinary dry land.
At FL Reno farther down stream
from the scene Of the worst damage. and
but thirty miles above oklahoma City
the North Canadian Is said 70 be run
ming three miles wide and four fee.
higher than last June. when the states
most costly flood occurred.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF VALLEY ENGINEERS
MEET AT SAN BNITO

An executive committee meeting of
the Valley Chapter of American Engin-
eers was hold AZ San Benito Saturday
night, at which time the resignation Of
ii. H. Kidder, the secretary of the or
ganization was considered. II was de-
cided not TO accept the resignation. but
to employ an assistant secretary to
handle the work Of the association. Mr..
Kidder resigned recently 10 20 to Hon
duras. where he will be employed.
Ballots were ordered sent out for
amendments 10 the national consttu-
ton: and other matters of business
were considered. Weather permitting
regular chapttr meeting will be held
next Saturday night, at which time
Sheriff Robertson will address the So
cietv on some Of his experiences as an
engineer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15
WILL TRY PRISONER
ON CHARGE HELPING
In JAIL DELI VERY
tRr The Associated Pressl

JAY. Okla. oct. 15.-The sheriff of
this county made the statement today
that Dee Doison. held In jail at Bartles-
Vile. would be- brought here as soon as
The Bartlesville authorities have released
him. ~ b. tried On the charge ~ being
implicated III the sensational es,a ape of
Ed Iockhart from the jaii here about
week ago.
Lockhart when the Officers originally
captured that outlaw in raid on a farm
two weeks ago. The officers here be-
lievc I-ockhart j. now III the hills az
Cherokee county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15

SAN FRANCISCO. oct 1.- Alvin
" Ow>lcy. retiring national commander
q the American Legion. ia his farewell
address today before the organza' ion Y
national convention. called upon the men
Il the Legion with patriot hearts. pure
a. gold ~ respond IN this hour fraught
with many possibilities aud laden with
whisper Of impon ling danger.
There ! no back sliding for the
Legion away from the original Iiur-
pose of iiS founding be said and the
constitution e the United States. which
j. the supreme law of the land. must
bc Upheld and defended by YOU.
Law and order will be kept and pre-
served: right proclaimed and proudly as
serted ~ Master of Might" Mr. Ows-
ley declared. The memories of our
Sa, rifceS n comrades must be carefully
conserved ana the well being hapfi-
ncS and prosperity of all sanctified by
our devotion 10 mutual helpfulnesS.
Our immense treasure If national
resources must not b. wasted away n
profligate expenditure for individuals for
profit and benefit accruiug to groups
and combinations nj capital thar some
time may acquire and keep vast hold
ings against the public policy and com
mon good. Let uS then inaugurare and
freely support an extensive program for
the conservation of our natural re-
sources rel Lama ;tion Of waste sands.
where homes. farms and expression ~
indiyidualiSm can 10 built AMI establish
ed: preserve and give fullest protection
~ our national forest reserves and
parks and the development of our water
ways. rivers and canals.
The Wild animal. - distinctly q
part of American hiStorv. IL fast passing
out. 50 much 50 We may say j. nearly
extinct. cur bird life has been Slaught-
cred and destroyed on - cxtravagant a
scale that they are rarely ~ be seen:
our streams. brooks. rivers and lake.
once filled with fish are Stagnani or
fishel out and empty. Attention wisely
given to protection of forest and field
closed season for animals and birds
encouragement ~ The state and nation
FOR their breeding and propagation and
The restocking of all our waters with
fish will IN large measure give needed
employment ~ numerous workers and
draw 10 the Legion the acknowledgement
from right thinking men and women Of
our desire for nnSelfish laborer~
Always and fixed III the mind ~ the
Legion is the recogn. ion and desire 20
uphold and further the best interest Of
the laboring people. Mr.. Ow>ley con
tinued.
ours j. the song # better homes.
chur hes and schools. The inalienahlc
AMI God given right 10 man 90 work out
his own salvation ia his own way and
chosen time. We. the Legion adhere 20
the doctrine that mans greatest happi-
ness j. 10 be found IN his laughter. his
labor and love"
Mr.. Owsley said H. brought d message
Continued on Page 3)
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15
.DENOUNCES MEN.
OF WEALTH Who
VIOLATE LAWS
CRy The Associated Press J

WASHINGTON. u. a.. oct. ID
Wealthy Americans who violate the
eighteenth amendment and the red" y"
who denoun . the constitutional pro
visions designed 10 protect property.
senator B6rah of Idaho DE- Jared in an
address here today. "are both travel
ing the road cf lawles>nrS> sowing the
seed of destruction and undermining the
whole fabric of law AMI order"
Senator Rorah spoke al the citizen
ship conference which j. IN session here.
and which il attended by many Of the
foremost statesmen and ehurchmen Of
the country.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15
SIX DROWN WHILE
SMUGGLING INTO
U.S.. FROM CANADA

DETROIT, Mich. Oct. u. Five Ar
menians in a row boat. piloted by a
Canadian were drowned in the Detroit
liver near Ecorse. Mich, early today
when an unidentified steamer struck
the boat. preeipitating the human car
go into the water The pilot was also
downed.
Abcdes Godoshian, age 40, who resides
At Delray. Mich. was the only member
Of the party who escaped alive. The dead
are the three children Of Godoshian.
aged -. 1s and lG years. and two chill
dren of Godoshian's brother. aged II
and IS and the unidentified pilot
Godoshian told the police the other
Armenians were being smugglod into
the United States from Canada.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15
ALLEGED LEADERS
OF GERMAN LOOTERS
ARE UNDER ARREST
CBv Inc Associated Press)

DTESSELDORF. oct. Stores in
this city remained closed today, but
looting has not been resumed The po-
lice yesterday raided number Of houses
near the looted stores and recovered
large quantities of merchandise. Six
teen alleged leaders of the lootcrs have
been arrested by the occupation author
tiles.
The Fren regard the looting ,aS
more of political mancnver than due
10 real suffering through unemployment
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15
OBy The Associated Press.)

NEW YORK, Oct. 15.-After d rain
which diminished the crowd but left the
Polo Grounds in good condition. the
sixth game Of the world series between
the New York Giants and the Yankees
was called today. The weather was ex-
tremcly chilly. but did not cool the ar
dor of the crowd Of fans who waited AZ
the gates.
The batteries announced were: PEN
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1923-10-15
RECLAMATION
PLANS OF U.S..
ENDANGERED
(By The Associated press)

WASHINGTON. ID. g.. Oct. 15.-The
entire scheme Of government reclama
tion and development is endangered by
the present situation i'm regard to the
more important projects. Secretary
Work declared in opening the initial
session Of the fact finding committee ap-
pointed by him 10 formulate a new re-.
clamation policy
Radical reforms and improvements
must be effected. he said. If the settlers
on the reclaimed land are 10 be pro-
tected from losses and the interests Of
the government safeguarded