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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
POLICE PROBE ROBBERIES

The police are investigating the
robbery of Sc worth of pastry from
the lunch room of Elizabeth Catelli,
342 New Brunswick avenue early
yesterday morning. 1t is believed a
boy committed the job after forcing
a door.
Sergeant John Larson and Officer
Patten last night investigated a re-
port that Velron Lops and Muc1an
Lops, of State street, had been held
up under the Lehigh Valley bridge
on State street, and We're beaten up
by three men.
Early this morning Officer Grega
and Officers Reager, Seiboth and
Harding Investigated the firing of
two shots in the vicinity of the Lead
Works. The guilty party could not
be located.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
Mrs. ElIzabeth a. powers

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Bowers, sixty
nine years old, wife of Charles Il.
Bowers. Of 2S7 Elm street, died this
morning. Besides her husband she
is survived by two daughters, Mrs.
James Turner, OF Jersey City, and
Mrs. Florence Smith, of Asbury Park,
and seven sons, Charles w. Bowers
and Frederick Blowers, of Railway;
Albert H., of Woodbridge; william
f., and Raymond D.. Of Asbury
Park. and Walter and George Bow
ers, of this city. Mrs. Bowers claimed
to. be a direct descendant of Abra-
ham Clark, one Of the slgners of
the Declaration of independence.
The funeral will be held Wednesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock from her late
residence. Rev. Wilbert Westcott
will oficiate and the intermept will
be in Rosehill cemetery, Linden.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
School Alumni to
Have Holiday Dance

Wednesday night, the Alumni as
ISOLATION will hold their annual
Christmas dance, in the high school
auditorium, in State street. Rut-
gers Jazz Bandits, n of the lead
ing orchestras Of the state have been
secured to play for the dancing. A
moonlight waltz and tag dances will
be some of the features of the even
ing. Cagds have been sent out to
all the members urging them to be
present at this get-together and
meet their old school mates. The
annual meeting of the association
will be held in connection with the
dance. Tickets may be procured at
the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
Perth Amboy
Personal Mention

George Miller, of New York. visl-
ted his sister, Mrs. R%unyon Giles,
of State street, over the weekend.
Miss Katherine Lanier, of Balti-
more, is spending a few days with
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. tombstone, of
Market street.
r. A. Mcdowell, of the Y. M. c,
A., is spending the Christmas holt
days with friends in Canada.
Theodore Jones, Of Trinity college,
Is spending the Christmas holidays
at his home, in Rector street.
Harold Beekman, of this city
visited friends in Jersey City, yes
terdayA
Miss Anna Dressler, of East
Orange, was the guest of Miss Flor
ence Kane. of Rector street.
Misses Genevieve and Mary White
% Trenton Normal school are.spend-
ing the holidays with their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles White. in
Water street.
Miss Florence Hughes, of High
street, was the guest of friends in
Jersey City. yesterday.
Miss Irene Hulse and Traver
Hulse. of Newark, visited friends in
this city, yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
SENATOR EDGE
MOVE ATTACKED
Action to LiberaIize VoIStead
Act Draws Fire From Anti
Saloon League
BY GEORGE H. MANNING
Washington Correspondent of the
Perth Amboy Evening News)

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24:-The
efforts Of Senator Walter T.. Edge
TO have congress change the Vol
stead law so as to permit the sale OF
8 per cent beer and remove the re-
strictions on issuance of whiskey
prescriptions by physicians is de-
clared to be a violation of his oath
of office by Wayne B. Wheeler, gen.
eral counsel of the Anti-Saloon
League.
In a statement issued today Mr..
Wheeler charges hat Edges bills
are bombs to dynamite and nullify
the eighteenth amendment.
Senator Edges beer and whiskey
prescription bills are bombs to dyna-
mite the eighteenth amendment
said Mr.. Wheeler.
Congress cannot license beer
such as Senator Edge proposes. TIC
remove the penalties for its sale Il
an ~indefensible subterfuge to defea'
the Constitution. Congress has thu
legal power to repeal all enforce
ment legislation, but it would b'
little short of reason to do it."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
CAMDEN GIRLS
WISH FULFILLED
Thirteen Year old Helen Ham,
iIton Prayed for Death
Suffered Intense Pain

CAMDEN, Dec. 24.-The Christ
mas season brought to ID year old
Helen Hamilton the gift she most
desired, the one for which she a
prayed-death. Racked for months
by almost intolerable pain, due to q
runtured heart-the result of a
childish prank of eight years ago
the heroic little girl died yesterday
with her mothers arms about her
and secure in the belief that she
would find a painless, perfect happi-
ness in the world beyond. Clasped
tightly to her breast al her favor
lite doll which she asked be buried
with her. Her last words were a
prayer for death, Jesus. take me.
Take me Jesus" She said.
Hell pale lips had prayed that she
might live until her birthday,
November &c. She had hoped to
die that day. When it passed she
appeared to rally, but soon afterward
passed into a lethargy from which
she rarely was aroused. The climax
of her suffering came Saturday
morning and twelve hours later she
told her mother, Mrs. Emma Hamil-
ton, a widow that she knew the end
was near. TAKE me in your lap,
mother" she said. IT know this is
the end. l know that in a few min
utes / will die. l want to feel your
arms around me. l want to be held
close before 1 60"
Then, said Mrs. Hamilton, "her
dear thin arms came around my
neck. Three times she kissed me
Never have I known anything sc
sweet, so terrible as those kisses. !
can never forget them.
"A few minutes later I saw her
lips move and leaned over to hear.
Dear, dear Jesus she was saying, 81
am suffering so much. Please, please
take me-" Then her hands stiffened.
There came a swift. short convul-
sion and she was gone"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
At the Majestic
allnring

Broadway in all its alluring
beauty, like a warm-voiced sirep
gifted with some Elusive, intangible
quality that makes 1t magic is elab-
orately pictured in Broken Hearts
of Broadway" which Irving Cum
mings will present at the Majestic
Theatre today. The famous
thoroughfore of New York is to be
filmed as the Street of streets, the
glittering stage on which is enacted
half Of Americas drama of life"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
Girls Club Plans
For Dance Event

The Girls Club will hold their
annual Christmas dance, In the as
sembly rooms of the Raritan Yacht
Club, Thursday evening. The So
ciety Syncopators have been engaged
to play for the dancing. Many inno-
vations will be in vogue during the
evening. The patrons and %patroness-
es of the evening include DR.. and Mrs
George w. Fithian, DR.. and Mrs. c.
w. Naulty, Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Somogyi, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sea-
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Stern,
man, Mrs. Jeanne Howell. DIR. Jud-
son G. Cottrell. Mr.. and Mrs, Max
we'll MacMiohael and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Dorsey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
Girls Have
Party at SeWaren

The II. G.. Il. girls of Sewaren, held
their Christmas party Friday night,
at the home of Miss Dorothy Zeyen.
Games were played during the even
ing. and refreshments were served.
Those present were: Misses
Dorothy zeyen. Mary Kath, Cynthia
Ware, Dorothea Nelson, Elna Nell
son, Hilda Thergesen. n Grace
HeatOu.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
SECTION HAND
KILLED AT new BRUNSWICK

NEW BRUNSWICK. Dec. "a
Ambruse Soos, section hand employ
ed by the Pennsylvania Railroad was
instantly killed by the Broadway
Limited while walking on the east
bound track near Paterson street
here at 0 o'clock this morning. The
body was taken to Coroner Hub
bard's
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
OBITUARY
Funeral for Mrs. johanna Philips

Funeral for Mrs. Johanna Phillips
The funeral for Mrs. Johanna
Phillips, widow OF the late John J..
Phillips, was held Saturday after
noon from the home of her son,
william Phillips, 331 Oak street.
Rev. Wilbert Westcott officiated and
the interment was in the family plot
in Alpine cemetery. Mrs. Phillips,
besides two sons, William and AL
bert, is survived by two brothers,
William and Wesley Miller, of this
city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
TO SING CHRISTMAS CAROLS
AT WHITE HOUSE GROUNDS

WASHINGTON, Dec. 24-All
gates of the White House grounds
will be thrown open tonight while
Christmas carols are sung at the
north entrance of the executive
mansion.
Mrs. Coolidge wife of the Presi-
dent, was the moving spirit in hav-
ing the old custom revived, and at
part in the celebration.
The vested choir of the First
Congregational church, where the
President and Mrs. Coolidge wor-
ship will lead the singing. Must
clans from the Marine band will
assist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
Rcport Sale Of pronertv

Maxwell Sosin, OF Carteret and
this city reports the sale OF the prop
erty of Herman Sloan, at New
Brunswick avenue and Coriele street,
Fords, this morning to Rachael
Sosin, of Jefferson street. this city.
The consideration is given as $19,-
900. Tae property consists Of a
brick building with a frame dwell
ing adjoining. The brick structure
contains the drug store of Mr.. Sloan
and Jensen and Rodners plumbing
shop.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
CHURCHES
PRAISE CLEANUP MOVE

JAMESBURG, Dec. 24.-Members
of the churches of Jamesburg yes
terday gave enthusiastic endorse
ment to the attempt of the local and
county officials to cleanup the bor-
ough. I'VE express to the officials
of the borough and county our sin
cere thanks and congratulations
for the excellent work which they
have accomplished. We encourage
them in this great undertaking."
reads one of the resolutions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24

Starting today the Strand theatre
offers in "Children of Dust" a First
National picture n OF the greatest
h~eart-interest films ever produced.
1t was made by Frank Borzage,
creator of "Humoresque" and other
notable films, from an adaptation by
Agnes Christine Johnston of the
magazine story. "Terwilliger."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
RED CROSS FUND GROWS

Growing steadily toward the
$1,000 mark, the Red Cross chapter
of this city with a donation of $50
from the Raritan Copper Works
have to date realized the sum of
$~6,6S5.47. This sum by the local
plant is an additional one. as several
weeks ago the employees there o
tributed the splendid amount o.
$844.5 so. Ingvard Greisen has ais
contributed five dollars toward thu
roll call drive.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
Dance Convention

Arrangements have been COM
pleted for the dance convention
which will be presented by three
combined clubs on Thursday even
ing in Junior Hall, The hall will
he most ~attractively decorated for
the occasion. Jaco Rose and his
Clown Band of Philadelphia will
furnish the music for the occasion.
There will be prize dancing and ex-
hibitions by the latest and oldest
dancers in the city. Tickets may be
procured at the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24

For once we have a star who Is
not afraid to have herself surround
ed by a company of sterling actors
and actresses. Elaine Hammerstein,
Gold" the new photoplay which is
now playing at the Ditmas theatre.
is supported by a large east of play
ers who are stars in their own right
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
Miss Ellis to Wed

Herman Ellis. OF Brighton avenue,
announces the engagement of his
laughter, Miss Sadi Gloria Ellis. to
samuel Mossberg of New York. The
Wedding will take place in the early
= ring.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
Engaged to Wed

Mrs. Joseph Schlesinger, of Park
avenue, announces the engagement
of her daughter, Miss Fannie Sch
lesinger. to Leonard Maxwell Sci
dell, of New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
Colorful shawl

A gown of white taffeta, quite I'M
trimmed. is set off ~splendidly by a
shawl which consists in a huge
quare of white crepe, very heavy
and silky, embroidered in vivid en-
broidery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-24
Bank OMEN Tonight

The Perth Amboy Trust Company
will be open tonight from G to 8
O'Clock to receive deposits.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-05

girl,-and "MobyN Dick" and white
Shadows" and "Pendennis, " and Lofts
"Disenchanted, and all the hundred
others who were such delightful and
such memorable company, and about
whom one says, "Oh, do take lido
read it-you'll love it !" when casual
weekend guest kneels By the book
case.
As for "The Virginians," and Troll
lope, and "Cyrano" and "LAiglon,"
and o. Henry and James and the
"Old Wives Tale" and "The Gentle
man From Indiana well, one was
so much ,youngeri But all the witch
cry wasn't youth. ''@
The Miracle of Books.
And desert islands apart, and the
absurdity of such choice apart,
doesn't the marvel of it come over us
again-the miracle of books. =
The solace, the inspiration, the rest,
the magic of them!
From "Davy and the Goblin" and
"Lord Fauntleroy" in the late SOS,
how they have kept step with us, how
they have stimulated ana guided US .
Is there any sensation even in this
day of crowded and feverish sensa-
tions, comparable for sheer, innocent
rapture to the sensation one has when
the fire is quietly purring, and the
rain slashing against the windows,
and the clock about TO strike nine on
winter night, and when one turns
from the big. crisp, waiting volume
to say ecstatically
at can't keep this up. It's perfect
ly delicious-it's a find!"
Copyright, 1923. by the Republic
Syndicate.)
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-05
Bull Attacks Farmer.

Donna. Tex. Aug. 4.-Fred Cod
ding of the Pleasant View ranch mar
rowly escaped injury when he wa
attacked by a furious bull "Wednesday
night. The animal knocked hir
down. and then tossed him in the ait
several times, but Coddling managed
to make his escape through a wire
fence. This is the second time Mr.
Coddling has been injured by a bull,
the first occurring about 30 years ago
when he nearly lost his ffp through
injuries received from one Of the am.
mails.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-05
Mill Superintendent Stabbed.

Gonzales. Tex. Aug. 4-Henry Nc
Gill. might superintendent at the Con.
zales cotton oil mill was badly stabbed
as he was about to start the mill ma
chinery Monday night As he went TO
turn on the electric current he was
met by a worker at the plant who is
said to have stabbed him in the side
1t is said that the only thing that
saved NcGil's life was the fact that
the knife struck rib. 4 charge Of
assault to murder was Immediately
filed against Louis Karin and he was
released on a $500 bond.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-05
BY KATHLEEN NORRIS

AMERICAS MOST POPULAR WOMAN WRITER FOR '
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-05
HOME FROM BRAZIL
Missionary and Family Visiting
Georgetown Friends.

=. Georgetown, Tex. Aug. REV. d
T.. Hamilton and family of Brazil wer'
here this week on a short visit.
Prior to their removal to Brazil
where Rev. Mr.. Hamilton is Baptisi
missionary, the family lived here and
he was head of the Georgetown public
school system.
He also taught at Liberty Hill, IN
this county, MANY years ago. this be-
ing the home of Mrs. Hamilton. They
attended the reunion of former resi-
dents of that section held on the camp
ground in that community all of last
week.
They will return to Brazil in a
short time.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-05

Get busy!
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1923-08-05
Woman Breaks Leg.

Georgetown, Tex, Aug. Airs.
Rildah Mcconnell, head of the ready
to-wear department at general mer
camille store in this city. had the mis-
fortune to, fall and break her leg while
visiting at the home of a relative IL
Hutto. twelve miles west of this city
Both bones were broken and the pa
tent, it is said, will be incapaeitated
for some time rt4
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-25
A Step ToWard Peace

In the midst of world turmoil a step has just been
taken toward permanent peace The three greatest naval
powers have undertaken the peaceful destruction OF %
death-dealng capital warshipS Just 20 months ago
diplomats representing Great Britain Japan and the
United States agreed TO curb the building of warshpS
for period of 10 years, and to destroy such of their
vessels as were not deemed necessary for ordinary pu
poses of national defense During these 70 months the
governments of these nations together with the gov
ernmens of France and Italy have placed their stamp
of approval on this agreement
Expert opinion on the practical results of the ship
scrapping program is not unanimous Many believe that
ton will in no way affect the probabilities of future wars
Submarines airplane carriers and hydropanes will be
the instruments of future naval battles these critics con-
tend
Perhaps they are right Nevertheless history records
no more praseworthy gesture toward eliminating the
temptations to make 1t may be that TINS step
toward peace only short step. but IT is in the right
direction May it not be followed by other seps-steps
which mean the curbng of submarines and hydropanes
and land ornaments?
simultaneously with the ratification of the naval treaty
the fourpower pact by which Great Britain the United
States France and Japan establishing the peace OF the
Pacific likewise into being The Anglo-Japanese
alliance an agreement containing possibilities OF con-
fict thus passed out.
1t is true that foreign entanglemens" involved
in both the naval treaty and the Pacific treaty, but
without reciprocal agreements with the nations OF the
earth, the United States cannot hope to promote the
spirit of world peace
After all is said and done perhaps the most important
service of the two new treaties will be their step
png-stones for the United States in its tmid turn to
world leadership.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-25

Editor The Star
Fir have faint recollection that
many years ago there was some sort
OF q hank=f think. II my memory
serves me right. II was called The
Northern Bank 4 Trust Co."-some
where about the corner OF Fourth
ave and Pike ~. where some Of us.
when vs. were young fellows doing
our best 10 save a little money for
our old age. systematically placed II
there for safe keeping. and also with
an eyv 20 business on a small but
strictly honest scale. 20 have a little
interest added. Most OF us aorely re.
gret that we were not 80 wlgs as the
foolish virgins Of old. AZ 70 hide u
under bushoi II 40. We might
have had more of II today. for, apart
from one or two trifllnE payments
made long ago. the rcst Of II IL
seemingly 10 be very safely kept
I from Us.
II runs IN my mind that someone
was sent TO jsil for dishonesty in
connection with is management be
/ fore It's doors were closed by state
officlaldom But Rs time goes on,
arc wn 20 be driven TO the conciu,
sion that ita management, or mis-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-25

troops "a they entered battle or
during long marches in the form OF
d drink. To avoid tho influence Of
psychological suggestion. which has
inyalidatei so many tests with
poison squads" and experimental
subjects. other battnlons were
served with a sham drink swectened
and favored the same. but acid,
ulated with ,artaric instead Of phos.
photlc acid AZ tho end Of hard.
hot day the troops that had been
treated with the phosphate were
freaher in spirit and much hEs fn.
tlEucd in body thnn tho others for
some reason mysterious TO them
since the war IL has been found
that giving phosphate drink TO coal
miners and farm lnborvrs increased
their monthly output without extra
oxcrtlon. Horses and oxen given an
ounce Of the salt n day did more
work and Enincd flesh. Hero there
could lie no deception duo 10 the
| imagination.
This practical and promising
method OF increasing human and
animal efficiency came from the in
veatiEations Of one of the foremost
Of German psychologists. Professor
GuBtnf Emblem Of Frankfort univer
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-25
The Northern Bank & Trust Co.

management. after IT, closing. has
been no better. or even worse az far
an we poor unfortunate mortais 70
whom the spoiis belonged are con
cerned7
/ had hopes OF something being
done when the scandinavian Amer.
can fell thru A story came 20 my
mind about n painter who. along
with his apprentice boy was spend.
ing a lot Of time painting a gentle.
mans house. The painter. not be-
ing AZ work one day. the gentleman
inquired OF the boy how long be
thought the Job would take. The
boy replied that he did not know.
but that the boss was of seeing
about another Job today. and II be
succeeded In getting II. they would
DO thru in day or two. but IL he
did not get II he could not say how
long II would last. SO IN the case
OF the bank. / do not zee there Is
any conclusion for us 10 arrive al
other than that they just keep %
painting so long as there Is any
paint. am,
Yours. etc,
WA. MORRISON.
sol Dexter Ave
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-25

atty. on tho chemistry or nutrition.
Tho new stimulant has tho al.
vantage over alcohol or tho aka.
loida in that II Ia a natural factor
In bodily process. and also In tina.
,hcrs il no dangcr OF intaIieatian
from an overdose or OF forming a
habit. Doses up 20 n quarter OF
an ounce day were given 10 tho
soldiers and iaborcru. Moro than
this. and for some people much lena
than this. has a laxative effect.
Tho report of these experiments II
likely to multiply calls for phos,
phatc drinks at tho soda fountains.
but the anticipated increase Of
muscular yiEor may fail 90 bc felt.
for when tho man behind tho mar,
bio counter mlIea a phosphate he
throws In a dash Of a very dilute
solution Of phoaphorie acid. and a
parsan would havs 10 take some
nifty such drinks 10 get the amount
used by tho soldlera
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-25
SCIENCE
Increasing Energy.
Use Phosphate.
Tried IN German Army
Startling Results.

During the war we heard all
sorts Of wild rumors about the Ger.
man soldiers being given some re-
crct chemical that endowed them
with supernormai energy as they
charged the trenches or endured
forced marches. Doubtless various
things were tried. including that old
and unreliable stimulant, alcohol,
and the newer and less exciting en-.
ergizer. sugar
But II has now been disclosed
that most remarkable results In the
Increase OF muscular power and en-
durance were obtained from the use
Of we'll known salt, called by the
chemists sodium dihydroBen phos
phate." This was given TO the shock
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-25

Three persons united against
town can ruin r.
what can ] think Of Thy yir'
tuoa. Oh. onion. since every bite
draws tearaf
II God proposed the deH'fuc'
ton VI an Aat, he allows Wings
to grow upon her.
A harlot repentod for one
night. IL there no police OH
co.," rho exclaimed. TO lake w
harlotsi'
Throw him into the river and
be will rise with a fish IN his
mouth.
More just than Dalaneo.
The quickest generosity u '''
best.
one vinegar seller does not
like another vinegar seller
A clear loss n better than
possible profit fnr distant
Let us quarrel with our friend
rather than be too Ions friendly
with our enemy
There are three things never
hidden love. "A mountain ana
one riding camel
when you are an anvil, be pa
tent. when a hammer. strike.
Tho blind man on the roof Of
the house thinks no one hees
his dirty tricks.
-Four things cannot be brought
back A word spoken, an arrow
discharged. tho divine decree
and past time.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-08-25

We're. n not for fractures.
tbero would be no pottery,
Tho wise with a wink. the
fool with a kick.
The beetle IL a beauty In the
eyes o. ~ mother
The hasty and the tardY meet
~ the ferry,
a man profits more by the
eight Of an idiot than by the
omtlons Of the learned
a bankrupt and q uaurer DO
not long disagree.
a well IL not TO be filled with
dew
They snld 20 the wolf. "Far
what art thou following those
lItue Sheep" He replied. The
dust they raise II good for poor