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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-26
Did Ho,r knou-

That the varying prices on paint
Jobs are proportional to the quality
of the work? There is very little TO
be gained by shopping around for
better prices. There are shops who
do the work for $40. and others to do
1t for $500. It's just a question Of
whether YOU want a $40 job or the
best.
That a little alcohol in the water
used for cleaning the windows and
windshield of the closed car will pro-
Quce best results? Do the york ont
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-26
Drivers More SkiIIIful

From every section of the country
comes reports that signaling among
motorists is going by the boards
I'm Miami the drivers run wild" says
one. philadelphia drivers have no
regard for each other" claims
another. And SO they run.
The reports are superfluous for it
Is perfectly obvious to any observer
that drivers are signaling less almost
everywhere. This. in spite of the
fact that many states have laws to
compel motorists to signal to drivers
following them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-26
Worth Remembrance

That broken cross chain NAV not
be banging hole through the fender
but it's chipping off the enamel on
the outside. When the car bounces
into holes the fender will come down
closer to the wheel and the chain will
strike harder. Slow up when going
over the rough places, or steer round
them. Better still, remove the broken
cross chain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-26

in front Of fire hydrant in order
10 discharge passengers don't leave
the drivers seat. When the driver lie
ut the wheel the stopping of the car
is not necessarily parking. and this
point relieves the driver Of the posi-
billty of arrest. If he steps out of
the car he may be accused of parking
IN front of the hydrant. It's Just IA
case of playing safe, and using the
open space at a hydrant to discharge
or take on passengers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-26

That two-way Ford which is being
displayed around the country picto-
rally may be the solution for folks
WHO are careless about watching
their step on one-way streets.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-26

Crossing railroad tracks by speed
ing up and coastiflg is dangerous
even if a clear view of the tracks is
had from the road. The crossing
may be rougher than it looks, or
there may be more of an upgrade
than appears at first glance, and the
momentum of the car may be quickly
dissipated. When the driver finds
it necessary TO use the engine again.
it may have stalled, owing to the
jouncing and disturbance of the fuel
in the carburetor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-05-26

Pretty near time the poets were
changing that old familiar line to
TITS gas that makes the world 90
round"
Evening star., 1923-11-08
MEXICAN POLICE SEIZE
TRUCK LOAD OF ARMS
Leader of Party Supporting de la
Huerta for President Demands
Return of Munitions.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
j MEXICO CITY, November S.-A
motor truck loaded with a machine
gun, two score rifles and two bags of
ammunition was discovered by the
police in suburb yesterday.
Jorge Prieto Laurens, former MAJOR
of the city, and now leader Of the
co-operatista party, which is support
ing the presidential candidacy of
Adolfo de la Huerta, demanded the
return of the truck. asserting that the
arms with which it was loaded were
destined for San Luis Potosi and were
to be used to defend the capital frona
marauding Callistas. He contended
that he had been recognized as gov
ernor of the state.
President Obregon, in reply to a
message sent by the co-operatista
deputies in which they charged that
a plot was under way for their as
sassination, offered them full guar
antees and advised them to bring the
conspiracy charges before a court
Evening star., 1923-11-08


the right to retain for such use as IL
may see fit all plans submitted.
5. Only one plan may be submitted
by one person or organization, and no
person who is a member of an Or
ganization which submits plan shall
be allowed to participate further in the
contest.
Ends April /.
6. In order to secure impartial de-
cision the manuscript should be un-
marked but should be accompanied
by plain, sealed envelope unmarked
in which shall be given the authors
name and address. Any Identifying
marks will render the manuscript in
eligible to compete
Z. Plans must be submitted on or
before April /, 1924.
s. The award will be given S12,500
when the plan is accepted and $12,500
when the plan is inaugurated.
Evening star., 1923-11-08
DISPUTES PROBE LETTER.
Chillicothe Mayor Says He Does
Not Know "E. A. Tripp."

CHILL1COTHE. Ohio. November s.
Mayor Addison p. Minshall Of Chilli
cothe yesterday issued a formal state
ment denying assertions made during
the hearing OF the Senate veterans
committee in a letter by E. A. Tripp
of the Veterans Bureau department
that he hhd been "wined and dined
by the mayor, prosecuting attorney
and sheriff" while stationed at Camp
Sherman, Chillicothe. last November.
The mayors statement was also
signed by former Sheriff Alfred I'm
NELL, and said:
81 do not know L. A. Tripp and to
the best of my knowledge never met
him. / never attended any dinner
with him and know nothing concern
Ing his affairs while in the city.
know of no reason why he should
have made this statement in the let
ter and il ! am the mayor referred to
in that letter, his statement is with
out POUNDS, ,tion."
Evening star., 1923-11-08
LDPEACEP[AN
RULES ANNOUNCED
Federation of Education As.
sociations Outlines S25,-
600 Contest.
By the Associated Press.


AUGUSTA. Me-, November S.-The
conditions for the contest for the
S2o,oo0 prize to be awarded by the
World Federation of Education AS
sociatfons for the plan considered
most likely to bring to the world the
greatest security from war have been
announced by DR. Augustus o.
Thomas, president of the federation.
DR.. Thomas is commissioner Of ed
ucation for the state of Maine. The
gift of $4,000 to the federation for
the purpose of making this award
was announced recently, the name of
the donor being withheld for the
present.
Rules for Contest
The rules for the contest are as
follows:
l. All manuscript must be in type
written form with sufficient margin
ioI the notes of examiners.
:. The commission on award re-
serves the right to reject such manu-
scripts as they may desire
:" me plan should contain a clear
concise set-up of not to exceed $500
words, with not more than an equal
number of words in argument or
clarifying statements.
T. Manuscripts will not be re-
turned and the federation reserves
Evening star., 1923-11-08
LEAGUE
TO HOLD SESSION HERE
Executive Committee Changes
Plan Which Gave Annual Meet
ing to Birmingham.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, November 8.
Decision of the national executive
committee Of the Anti-Saloon League
of America not to hold it's national
convention at Birmingham, Ala, De-
cember 1920, was announced last
night by DR.. p. A. Baker. general
superintendent of the organization.
Instead the meeting will be held at
Washington, D. c., January 1917. DR..
Baker said.
In his announcement DR.. Baker de-
clared the National Capitol is the
logical place for the convention, eSpe-
cially in view Of conditions relating
to observance of the eighteenth
amendment in eastern states" Lack
of adequate hotel accommodations in
the southern city was cited as an
Evening star., 1923-11-08
TOTS IN U. S. HAVE MORE
HUMOR, LECTURER SAYS
They Are Greater Interested Read
ers of Noted Humorists, Kim
minis Declares.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. November S.-Ameri-
can children, being more interested
readers of great humorists than their
cousins across the seas, 'are better
laughers" and have more humor than
English girls and boys, DR.. G.. w.
kimmins,. Gilchrist lecturer at the
, University Of London and an au-
thority on child psychology, yester-
day told the Federation for Child
Study.
Tots begin to laugh at the age of
seven, he said, when they sense a
superiority in themselves over their
companions, and that the sense of
humor is more developed at eight
years and again at ten. But, he
added. from eleven to thirteen devel-
opment ceases and its progress after
that depends upon the amount of ma
terialism absorbed
Evening star., 1923-11-08
Dark Teeth Bleached
In Three Minutes

You have always longed for flashing
white teeth. And now, at last. you can
have them-easily, quickly and safely!
For scientists have discovered a marvel
GUS new liquid. which in Just three
minutes bleaches the most dingy dis
coioraticns from the teeth. leaving them
clear, sparkling white and lustrous. Just
one application leaves the teeth whittier
than when secured by a dentist, This
new liquid is called Bleachodent. Simply
brush teeth with few drops. All un-
slightly surface stains disappear as IL by
magic and the teeth instantly take on q
dazzling whiteness and lustre. Bleacho-
dent is harmless-cannot possibly effect
enamel Especially recomme nded by
n embers Of dental profession. Especially
recommended for childrens teeth, which
stain easily. Get Bleachodent today for
few cents. Sold by all leading drug
stores, such Peoples Drug Stores,
O'Donnelrs Drug Stores, GiIman's Drug
Store. Christiani Drug Co.-Advertise-
ment.
Evening star., 1923-11-08

other reason. The convention will be
in session January 16, the fourth an
niversary OF the coming of prohibi-
ton.
Evening star., 1923-11-08

Queen Mary of England is said to
possess a most remarkable memory
for names and faces.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-31
Miss SimonSen
Is Given Shower

Misses Lynn McGregor, Maude
Peterson and Mrs. Anna Seary, gave
a miscellaneous shower at the home
of Miss Lynn McGregor in Madison
avenue, Monday night, in honor of
the approaching marriage of Miss
Selma Simonsen, to Charles Ander-
son. Pink and white was the color
scheme used in the decorations. A
large pink and white umbrella held
the place of honor in the table dec
orstions. Miss Simonsen received
many pretty gifts including a chest
of silver.
The guests included: Misses Kath-
crime Nolan, Margaret Bird, Fairier
Summer, Marie Rossi, Mrs. B. Man
haitian, Florence Hughes, Florence
Kane, Mrs. Rossi Peterson, Miss Ros-
enwing, Nellie Soield, May O'Brien,
Lima Totten, Agnes O'Brien, Grace
O'Brien, Anna Howe, Mrs. Margaret
Farroat, Mary Ryan, Mrs. Mary
Duschock, Miss La Forge. Unice
ISandbeck, Margaret Slower, Catherine
Murray, M. Woods, E. Meyers, Maude
Peterson, Marie Desmond, Mrs
Anna seary, May Morris, NJ. Petit
Mrs. James Deveny, Mrs. Otto Ras-
mussen, Miss Dolan, Lillian Adams
Mrs. Nagel. Mrs. Neal Heron, Miss
Sack, Mary Gleason, Mrs. Henry
Henderson. Mrs. Peterson, and Mrs
Arthur Shaughnessy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-31
Two Holiday Dances
Prove Pleasing Events
SeWaren Club
Event is Enjoyed

SEWAREN. May 3I:-The formal
opening of the Sewaren Land and
Water Club was held last night. The
Decoration Day dance has been the
opening event ever since the Club
was organized. the regular season
closing with the Labor Day dance.
About one hundred were present
last evening. Commodore and Mrs.
nj. 1. Demarest and Vice Commodore
and Mrs. &. +. Lewis were greeted
by the members and their guests.
one of the most enjoyable events
being the Dan Tucker owing TO
the repeated ncore It seemed that
il might become a marathon" The
guest book contained the following
names
Commodore and Mrs. NJ. /. De-
marest, Vice Commodore and Mrs.
c. +. Lewis. Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. La
hey, Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Ferguson,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Wiswall, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. c. Walker, and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. II. D. Clark, Mr.. and
Mrs. /. D.. Butler, Mr.. and Mrs. C.
j. Demarest, Mr.. and Mrs. F. p.
Edgar, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Stern, Mr..
and Mrs. a. T.. Randolph, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. NJ. Weinant, Mr.. and Mrs.
$. b. Demarest, Mr.. and Mrs. c. \.
Gtrond, Mr.. and Airs. Carr, Mr.. and
Mrs. g. NJ. Valentine, Mr.. and Mrs.
Warren MacKain, Mr.. and Mrs. &.
l. Boynton, Mr.. and Mrs. A. +.
Soield, Nh. Brill, Mr.. and Mrs. +.
K. Valentine, Mr.. and Mrs. f. H.
Turner and son, Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
Newberg, Mrs. c. NJ. Cooper, Mrs.
c. A. deRussy, Mrs. Lindsay, Mr..
and Mrs. J. Arnston. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Phillips, Miss Carolyn and
Mildred Valentine, Bernice Weav-
er Victoria 3 r o W n, Madeline de-
Russy, Florence Perry, Carol Mar
tin. Ruth Ballard, Mittie Randolph.
Eloise Gimbernat, Irma Stern, FIay-
Ia Prescott, Dorothy Simmons.
Claire Gallagher, Helen Pfeiffer,
Marie Demarest and Adelaide De-
marest. Miss Lucas, Miss Bergen,
Miss Uhler.
Barron McNulty. Howard and
Jack Shock, Edward Pulsifer. n.
w. Sheldon, Ira Cowie, Arthur
Rugten, Harry Slater, Thomas Ora
ham, Mr.. Charles, Mr.. White, Will
liam Vincent, Stanley Hartshorn,
H. Stern, Val Brown, George
knoblock, William Yarnell, Guy
Charles Frost, r.. W. Ed
m oston. Roger Gimbernat.
Saturday night, June ?, the en-
t-ertainment committee, c. L. Wis
wall, chairman, announce a chit
card party. On Saturday night, June
a regular club dance will be held.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-31
At JAMESBURG EVENT

Joel Parker Council, Jr. o. u. A..
NJ, of South Amboy, was awarded
two banners at the meeting of the
Past Councillors Association held
with Mechanics Home Council at
Jamesburg Tuesday night. They
brought home the banner for the
largest percentage of members a.
the meeting and also the banned
for the largest number of associate
members. 1t was termed as Radio
Night" with a program given by
radio. Past State Councillor Joseph
NJ. Thompson, of New Egypt, made
an appropriate address. c. Arthur
Seeley, of New Brunswick, formerly
of this city, was named the delegate
to the convention of the New Jersey
State Federation of Past Councillors
to be held at Trenton next month.
John +. Bernard. Of this city. a
past county councillor, was named
the alternate. Cranbury Council No.
SO, of Cranbury was awarded the
hammer for the smallest percent
age of members at the session.
Middlesex Council No. 63 OF this.
city was represented by eight mem
bers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-31
POLICE ARREST GIRLS ON
STREET AFTER MIDNIGHT

In accordance with the recent or
der of Chief Niels j. Tonnesen that
all young girls see around the
street after midnight, be picked up,
officer Henry Zanzalari this morning.
arrested eighteen year old Sophie
kfnszvoski. She was charged with
being a vagrant and this morning
was sentenced to ninety days in the
county workhouse. Her address was
given as mo home" The girl was
picked UP about 1925 o'clock =. The
chief said this morning that this ar
ref. should be a warning to Others
who prowl around the streets at all
hours of night.
Tuesday and yesterday. n drunk
being hailed before the recorder and
several motorists were arrested or
summoned. Frank Homes was ar
rested by Officer Frank Geneski on
the drunk charge and a $25 fine was
imposed. Motorcycle Officer Frank
Burke arrested Edward Keyes of
Brooklyn. or a reckless driving
charge and John Donafre of Brook
Ign, on a charge of speeding. Tho
former was fined SIS and the latter
$25. Harry A. Tucker arrested by
Offcer Frank Seiboth for not having
a registration card and for a traffic
violation. was fined $40, while the
case of James O'Sullivan of Roselle
park, summoned by the same officer
for speeding, has not been disposed
Of.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-31
Threatened To
SHOOT HIS WIFE
Michael MuIIenS of Wood
bridge Also Threatened Po-
lice to Come to Rescue

WOODBRIDGE, May 31:--After
he had threatened to shoot his wife
and mother-in-laW and had also
threatened to shoot the police who
came to their aid, Michael Mullens,
fifty-four years old, of Fulton street
was arrested this morning and taken
to police headquarters, where fol-
lowing a hearing before Recorder
Martin G. Ashley, he was held on
two charges, under $4,000 bail.
On the charge of assault with in
tent to kill he was held under $500
and on a police charge under $500.
According to the police Mullens
was under the influence Of liquor
when he made threats against his
wife and mother-in-law and the
police.
Mullens. according to the report
of the affair given out by the po-
lice. took his loaded shotgun and
informed his wife and inother-in-law
Mrs. Edward Condlen, that he was
going to kill them. Mrs. Mullens
ran from the house and calling the
police, took them to her home.
When Mullens saw the officers his
rage increased and ne threatened
to kill them also. Although no shots
were fired by Muliens, he had TO be
oVerpoWered before the ponce could
arrest him.
Mrs. Condlen, who the Tolice said
was very old, was in considerable
danger until they succeeded in get
ting the gun from Mullen's hands.
As yet no one has offered to go
Mullens' bail. Unless bail is secured
by tomorrow morning, the police
declare that he will be taken to the
county Jail.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-31
Joanna Anderson
Has Birthday Party

Mrs. Alfred Andersen OF William
street. entertained recently in honor
OF the third birthday of her daugh-
ter Joanna. The rooms We're beau
titully decorated with pink and
white streamers. large Jack Homer
pie held the place Of honor in the
table decorations. Baskets of canly
wers given as favors. Little Miss
Andersen received many pretty gifts.
The guests included: Mrs. G. w.
Du Bots, Mrs. G. p. Du Bots, Mrs,
W. II. Wincapan, Mrs. c. Androvette
of Tottenyille. Mrs, A. Henry. Mrs.
X. Anderson, Mrs, Landt. Mrs.
Rail- Belts, Mrs. T. Howard, Mrs.
Q. Little, Mrs. 7. Langan, Mrs. ia
cob Roth. Mrs. =. Mullen. Mrs. C..
Van Hise. Mrs. A. Anderson. Mrs.
Louis Kreielsheimer. Miss Theresa
Kreielsheimer, Miss Emma Heinie.
of this city, and Mrs. r. Baxter OF
Newark. Edna Du Bots. Ruth Null
len. Lorraine Belts, Ellen Mullen.
Olive Langan, Elizabeth Kidd. Jo-
ma Andersen. Ellen Kennedy. EN-
ma Van Hise, Margaret and Lavinia
Christopher. Mildred Letti, Helen
Pape. Frances and Dorothy Tooker,
William Wincapan. Edward Mullen
James Mullen. Wallace Bollschwei-
Ter, Alfred Andersen. Edgar Baxter,
and Billy Landt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-31
HAS
CELEBRATION
Memorial Day is Observed in
Fitting Manner in Bor-
ough Yesterday

CARTERET, May 31:-Memorial
Day was tittingly observed in the
borough yesterday. The fact that
arrangements for the celebration
were made at an eleventh hour at
the suggestion of Mayor Thomas j.
Mulvihill the festivities were a mark
ed success and long to be remember
ed by the residents here.
On Tuesday afternoon Street Com
missioner Walling and his men were
busy making the town spotless. That
night and Wednesday morning al
most every home in the borough dis
played flags bearing the national
coiors.
After parading through the prin-
cipal streets addresses were made by
Mayor Mulvihill, Rev. A. J. O'Con-
nor, Rev. Alexander Leonhardi and
others. In the parade line were the
police force, fire department., the
Red Cross and a number of fraternal
organizations.
The celebration ended with a block
dance on Roosevelt avenu which
lasted past midnight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-31
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
By H. S. Correspondent

Memorial day exercises were held
at the local high school Tuesday af-
ternoon when an interesting pro-
gram was rendered under the direc-
ton of the domestic science, science
and physical training departments.
E. j.. Clarke, of the science depart
ment' presided during the exercises.
Professor Glenworth Sturgis, head
OF the science department, was the
principal speaker of the afternoor4
He gave the history of Memorial
Day and its significance to the stu
dent. The decorating of the graves
is an old ~fasion, declared Mr.. Stur-
.gis, who told of the Greeks, Romans,
and Druids who honored the dead
at certain intervals in this way.
Miss Edith Dieker, a former pupil
of the school gave a piano selection
and several selections were played
by the high school orchestra under
the leadership of Samuel Henry, OF
the faculty. IN
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-31
PAYMENT Of
TAXES DUE
interest Will be Charged After
Tomorrow Appeals up to
June IS

The first-half payments on 1928
tax bills are due tomorrow, interest
at the customary rates being charg-
ed on bills hat are not paid by to-
morrow. Tax appeals are coming in
slowly to the county tax board, only
one hearing having been held thus
far, owing to the scarcity of appeals.
Despite the urging of the county
board TO make appeals early, few
have responded, although a large
number of last minute appeals are
anticipated. Property have
until June 10 to make these appeals.
The number of appeals made to
date are so few that the county Off
Gals have not seen fit to hold meet
ing in the different localities to con-
slider appeals.
1t has been learned that tax bills
have not yet been sent out in some
of the municipalities in the county.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-05-31
BANQUETF0R
FATHERU URBAN
Rector of St. Stephens Polish
Catholic Church Honored at
Big Event Tuesday

\ pleasant affair took place in the
auditorium of st. Stephens Social
Club, on state street, Tuesday night,
when about 500 people from the va
rious organizations and societies of
St. stephens Polish church turned
out to a banquet in honor of Rev.
Joseph Urban, which marked his
tenth year as rector of that church.
Many speakers were present, in
Guiding Mayor Wilson, A. Rakoczy,
of Philadelphia. Rev. John B~udzyak,
of Trenton: DIR. c. Jasionwski, of
Bound Brook; and Rev. Joseph Ur-
ban.
Mayor Wilson was the first speak
er and in his remarks he praised
the work of Father Urban during
his ten years in Perth Amboy, and
told the people of the parish that
their cooperation with their pastor
was necessary in order that he
might continue his work. He COM
plimented the priest in the erection
of the new School and added that
in educating these children he was
doing much good ror tine CITY at
large.
The main speaker of the evening
was A. Rakoczy, of Philadelphia,
who also praised the work of Fa-
Their Urban and the Polish people
of st. Stephens parish for their
great work during the last ten
years. He said that the unity and
the spirit of the various societies
and their cooperation with the pas
tor was highly responsible for the
accomplishments realized during Fa-
Their Urban's stay in the local parish.
Commenting along the same lines
Mr.. Rakoczy comp1imented the
priest and the people for the magni-
ficent school and church built re-
Gently. He said that these things
could never have been undertaken
without an able pastor, such as
Father Urban, and the willing, hard
working and eager people such as
are found in the st. Stephens Po-
lish parish. The other speakers of
the evening spoke along similar
lines.
Father Urban made a short ad-
dress in which he thanked the people
of his parish for the cooperation
given him in all of his undertakings.
and said that without the spirit and
unity of his good people he could
do nothing. He concluded by asking
thief for their further assistance
in the work which he wishes to
continue.
A short ente: .sinr}ent featured
by music of the R~ostkowski ORCH
estra and several songs by the st.
Cecilia choir concluded the affair.
The committee in charge included:
Rev. M. Wujek, NJ. j. Lakomski, G..
A. Rostkowski. w. Prevozniak, ].
Bruzdowski, j. Filarowicz, ]. Bull
wawoski, A. Trenterwicz. J.. Grab
onski, j. Zajac, S. Jaknbczak, J.
Skrocki, S. Antosiewicz, j. Ostrow-
ski and NJ. Smolensko.
A purse of $500 in gold was given
to Father Urban during the banquet,
presentation being made by w.
Prevozniak. Father Urban is plan
ming a three months trip to Europe.