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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-21
PLAN IMPROVEMENTS
At THE PACKER HOUSE

l Extensive improvements win be
made to the New Packer House
tlwithin the course of the next few
fweeks. Already some of the changes
\have taken place and according to
Herman Rothenberg. secretary and
Treasurer of the Palace Hotel Cor
Y poratfon, who manages the New
Packer House, the hotel under the
new arrangement will be one of the
fines in this section of the state.
The first change of importance is
the leasing out of the dining room
and tea room to James L. Barnes.
The room now occupied by the din
ing room will be remodeled into a
store with an entrance on Smith
street and the present dining room
will be moved to the rear of the
present room and a special entrance
built from the High street side of
the building. The store viii be 80
bv 26 feet and suitable for some high
class business. Plans for the remod-
cling of the hotel have been ar
ranged by Benjamin GoIdberger and
the design will follow the present
scheme of architecture of the build
ing.
In the operation of the tea room
Mr.. Barnes will add considerably to
the many articles now carried in this
department. Besides the serving of
d light luncheon, homemade pastry
will be on sale at all hours. This
pastry is baked by Mrs. Barnes, who
was formerly connected with the
Rose Grey Tea Room in High street.
The grill will be maintained and
will cater to clubs and such as the
Rotary and Lions clubs and private
parties.
The hotel itself will continue I'M
Ger the management of Herman and
SamueI Rothenberg. Many improve
ments are contemplated for the
building. Herman Rothenberg de-
clared today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-21
JAMESBURG BOY HURT
WHEN HIT By AUTO

JAMESBURG, Sept. 21.-Anthony
Caruso, eight year old son of Mr..
and Mrs. Anthony Caruso, of Mon
roe township was painfully injured
by being run down by an automo-
bile driven by Sidney Earl, of Red
Bank, yesterday afternoon. The in
jured boy was picked up by Earl
and taken to the place of employ
ment of the father of the boy where
an attempt was made to inflict in
jury on Earl, but friends prevented.
The injured youth was taken to the
st. Peter Hospital. New Brunswick,
where several stitches were taken in
two cuts and the youth found to be
suffering more from fright than in
juries. Earl, accompanied by De-
tective Sergeant Hackett, of Red
Bank, came to police headquarters
here last night and made a report
to Chief Ffllhower, explaining that
the Caruso boy was running back
and forth across the road in the path
of the oncoming auto and attempted
to jump at the last minute when
it was too late.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-21

In the steel industry, average
prices remain unchanged for eight
consecutive weeks. Some business
experts think this looks as If prices
are stabilizing again for a while. II
you want to do any comparing, steel
prices average about three-htths
higher than in the thirteen years be-
fore the war.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-21

Maple syrup is being made from
prune juice instead of brown sugar.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-21
Charmeuse 1.49

Lustrous satin charmeuse in the seasons
newest colors. Grapes splendidly. Autumn Sale
S1.49 yard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-21

Glistening Satin Canton Crepe
OF a famous make that is found
only in the most luxurious gar
ments.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-21
Crepe de Chine 100

Large selection of choice colors, suitable for
blouses, dresses, dainty underwear and Innings.
Full AZ inches wide. Special Autumn Sale $1.0O
yard. ' Y-'00
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-14

ENJOY From Spain
Visits Atlantic
Citv

The Spanish ambassador, Don
Juan Riano, who had intended to re.
turn to Washington today or tomor-
row, has changed his plans and is
at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Atlantic
CITY. accompanied by Mime. Riarsc
and Mrs. Peter Goelet Gerry.
The counselor Of the Lithuanian
legation, Bays r. Mastauslkas, has
left for n. two-En0nth vacation, part
OF which will be spent in Canada
and part in the western section Of
this country. !.
Capt. Emmanuel Lombard, as
sistant military attache at the
French embassy, IL going to Bar
Harbor and South Bristol, Me-, for
short stay. He is now in Bos.
ton
Lieut.. Jean Labat, Of the office
OF the French military attache, and
Mme- Lahat have returned to
Washington after spending the sum-
m'er In Europe.
UndersecTetuTy Of State
Luncheon HOse Yesterday.
william Philips. Undersecretary
/ II state, was host TO q luncheon
n arty Of five at the shoreham yes
tea day.
1t. Comdr. Harry Biddle Turner.
II. r.. N, and. Mrs. Turner are at
the A stor. in New York, for a few
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-14

Both Pennsylvania Senators,
George Wharton Pepper, Of Phila.
delphia, and David A. Reed, of
Pittsburgh, who have been absent
on vacations, are expected to spend
several days here next week. Sen.
ator Reed and Mrs. Reed returned
to the United States from Italy last
Sunday and are now at their Pitts.
burgh home.
Senator Pepper, who has been
summering at North East Harbor,
Me-, is expected to reach Philadel.
phia with Mrs. Pepper today.
Mrs. ]. A. Maedel and her daugh-
ter, Miss Edna Maedel, have gone
to Atlantic City for a week or two.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-14
D. c. DETECTIVE
MUST FACE
CHARGE
Grant TO Probe Complaint He
Beat Up Man on Street
With Gun.

Inspector Clifford l.. Grant, chief
of detectives, today undertook m
vestigatiOn Of formal charges Of as
sault filed with the Police Depart
ment against Headquarters Detec-
tive Lawrence ODea by Harry
Kabat, twenty-seven years old. of
1872 Twenty-first street northwest.
The complaint charges that O'Dea
beat Kabat over the head with the
butt of a revolver at Thirteenth
and Euclid streets northwest
wednesday night. According to re-
ports, the alleged assault resulted
from Kabat's acquaintance with the
detectives wife.
Ordered by Oyster.
The charges were filed yesterday
with Commissioner James +. Oyster
and Inspector William 8. Shelby.
The matter was referred to Major
Daniel sullivan, who today placed
Inspector Grant in charge Of the
inquiry.
After conference with O'Dea to.
day, Inspector Grant stated he had
several persons to interview in con.
nection with the case, and would
make q statement within the next
few days as to the results of his
investigation. He said he would
also tell what action would be
recommended
Headquarters Detective Cullinane
and Policeman Hamilton also were
mentioned in connection with the
alleged attack. but they deny &C
cusations of having taken part in
the reported assault
Visited Wife.
According to Kabat, who is an
ex-service man, he was acquainted
with the O'Deas, and had visited
HIrs. O'Dea at her home, 1880 Fair
mont street northwest.
He had just left her, his com
plant states, and was passing Thir
teenth and Euclid streets shortly
after 10 o'clock Wednesday night
when O'Dea alighted from an aus~-
mobile. thrust a revolver into nia
ribs and beat him over the head
with the weapon. He was treated
at Emergency Hospital for scalE
wounds
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-14
U. s. OFFICIALS TO INSPECT
ELLIS ISLAND FACILITIES

The Ellis Island immigration sta
ton il to be inspected next week
by q delegation Of officials from
washington, consisting Of Assistant
Secretary of the Labor Department
Henning, in charge Of immigration;
DR.. Hugh S. Cumming. surgeon
general Of the public health service,
and Assistant Secretary Wadsworth
Of the Treasury.
Henning and Or. Cumming VIII
look over the hospital and health
service stations, 1t is understood.
while Wadsworth wishes to visit a
number of Government hospitals.
stations and dispensaries in the
vicinity of New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-14
Hosts to-
Family House
PARTY
By JEAN ELIOT.

nANC1S BOWES SAYRE,
VINO has been appointed
financial adviser to the
Slamese government, and Mrs.
Sayre nave been visiting in Wash
lngton THIS week, guests Of her
father. Woodrow Wilson, and
mrs; wilson. They brought their
children with them so that the
former President might have a
tareweH visit with his grand
chlldren before the Sayres start
1ortn Tor their new post on the
otner side of the world.
MISS Margaret Wilson, who is
now making her home in New
YORK, came on to say good-by to
ner SISTER and spent two or three
Gays with Mr.. and Mrs. WILSON,
the latter being just "of return
from a visit with Mr.. and Mrs.
Charies S. Hamlin at Malta.
polsett' Mass. The little Family
mouse party was a great success
ana MISS Wilson tells of the great
enjoyment which her father ex-
perlenced from the companion
ship OF the Sayre children.
Inc marriage Of Miss Eleanor
wilson and Mr.. Sayre, who was
then on the faculty Of Williams
college, was a gala event of the
early days Of the Wilson Ad-
min1stration. and the young cou.
pie set up housekeeping in WI
Jamestown. Later they moved to
Boston-or one Of its pleasant
suburbs-Mr. Sayre being on the
Harvard faculty. They were In
California for part of the sum-
mer, Mr.. Sayre having been asked
to deliver q course of lectures at
the University Of Southern Cali
fornia.
GENERAL PERSHING cele-
brated his, sixty-third birth
day yesterday by perpetratinE a
bon mot which deserves to be pre-.
served. When he was congratu-
lated by a group of newspaper re-
porters on his anniversary he re-
marked: They say a woman's
as old as she looks, but q mans
not old until he stops looking"
And upon the "Have your of his
queStioners, he broke in at once
with "Oh. dear me, no. Not yetv'
The General spent yesterday at
his desk, holding down the three
jobs of Acting Secretary Of War,
Chief of Staff and General Of the
Armies, But he left last night for
New York and is attending the
British-American military polo
match at Meadowbrook this after.
noon. Tonight he IL giving q din.
ner at the Meadowbrook Club for
the members Of the British polo
team.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-14
RENT APPEALS
FLOODING
BOARD
Commissioners Holding Sepa-
rate Hearings to Meet Rush.
Start on Monmouth.

Owing to the pressure Of business
before the District Rent Commission
It has become necessary to take
testimony simultaneously in the
hearing and conference rooms at
headquarters, Sixth and B streets
northwest.
Today two hearings are in pro-
gress, each Of the commissions so
created having extensive dockets.
Under the law any one Of the i've
rent commissioners can conduct q
hearing Independently Of the others.
Today three commissioners are sit
ting In one hearing room and two in
the other.
Critics Of Court.
i Tomorrow the commission VIII
undertake its third hearing in the
case Of the Monmouth apartments,
1919 G. street northwest. The dis
MissaI OR the findings Of the c:'En-
misIiNn In this case by the Dis
trict Court Of Appeals following its
second hearing 10 held by officials
OF the commission to be one OF the
most arbitrary actions by . District
court.
It is declared that Dismissal Of
the case constitutes an overthrow
ing of the powers granted the rent
commission by Congress.
Tenants Pay Costs.
In this thru hearing the com.
mission WIN step in on its awn
initiative and fix the rates for the
Gntire buil6ing.
The Monmouth presents a unique
case in. that it was constructed ut
the peak 81 the war PERIOD and the
constructors faced repeated cOnfis.
cation Of materials by the govern
n7ent for war purposes.
For this reason the tenants have
been called upon to face a dispro
portionate rate of rentals to make
up for the war losses
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-14
Gen: Lejeune To VielO
Murine-V. NJ. I. Come.

Major General John A. Leje,ne,
commandant Of the marine corps.
who will attend the maneuvers to
be held next week at Newmarket,
Va, will accompany the troops to
for the football game between the
marines and the cadets Of the
Virginia Military Institute.
Mrs. Lejeune will accompany the
general to Newman ket.
-
Mrs. John r. Williams, who has
been travelling abroad with her SON.
in-law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Ballantine Pitney, landed in
New York today from the Mature.
tania.
Mr.. and Mrs. Larz Anderson are
spending some time in the White
mountains and were out on the
mountain trails yesterday. Mrs. All.
derson is devoting much time to her
new work as librarian of the Ma
tional Society Daughters of the
American Revolution.
Mrs. King Carley, who is at Pine
Lodge, Newport, expects to return
to her Washington home the last Ut
this month.
Mrs. George Peabody Wetmore.
widow of Senator Wetmore of
Rhode Island, and her two daugh-
ters and secretary will arrive at the
Hamilton tomorrow to spend the
| weekend. They will come from
Hot Springs. Va, en- route to New
York.
Mrs. John Allan Dougherty went
to New York today on business for
the Red Cross and will remain
over the weekend. She will take
in the international polo matches
at the Meadow Brook Club tOmOr-
row.
Mrs. James Franklin Bell, widow
of Major General Bell, who has
been passing the summer at Sky
land, Va, is occupying her apart
ment at the Westmoreland.
-
Brig. Gen. John A. Johnston is
staying at the Plaza Hotel, New
York.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Dwight have
returned to their home in r street
from Europe. They were the
guests Of the American Ambassador
to Germany and Mrs. Alanson B.
Houghton in Berlin.
-
! Mr.. ana Mrs. Victor Kauffmann.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-14
Jones-Dortseh Wedding
SOlenanized Yesterday.

The marriage Af Mss Wflhernina
Dortsch, Of TennA ssee. and Robert
Jones, OF Wilkes-h ARE. Pa, took
place at noon western lay at the par.
aonaea Of the TakoAu ma Park Sew.
enth Day Adventist Church, 10a
Park avenue, Tako1na Park. The
associate pastor, the Rev. c. s
Longacre, PERFORMED the ceremony
Immediately after thAe wedding
Mr.. and Mrs. Jones left ION an au'
tomobile trip for the brf& tegroom 9
home in Wilkes.Barre Up on their
return Mr.. Jones win conth nue. his
premedical studies at the Washing
ton Missionary College, in Hakoma
Park.
Mrs. J. W. Van SAINT has lone
from New York for visit in Wa sh-
ington and is staying at the 1 ZEE
House.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-14

Cordell Hull, chairman Of the
Democratic National Committee,
and Mrs. Hull have gone to their
old home in Tennessee for a week
or ten days. Mr.. Hull is recuperat-
ing after a recent operation. While
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-14
NIGHT SCHOOL DIPL OMAS
TO RAISE ENROLMENT

The lure Of diplomat dip
Iona may be said to have a lure
probably win induce a record en-
rollment in District night schools
this year, according to Walter =.
Patterson, director of special schools
The night school diploma is an
innovation, and In addition to this
new feature, the enlarged curricu.
lum of this type of school 10 be
Iieved to be a noteworthy attTac
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Parsons,
jr., announce the marriage Of their
daughter Helen to Raymond II.
Phillips. The wedding took place
on February 8, 1928, at Upper MARI
boro, Md.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-14

Richmond Jewett, of Buffalo, n.
Y, Is q guest at the Lee House Tor
the remainder of the week.
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who have been touring New Eng
land and eastern Canada, are in
New York. While in Ottawa they
were the guests of honor at din
ner given by the Minister Of Public
Works and Mrs King.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-14

Mrs. King Carley, who is at Pine
Lodge, Newport, expects to return
to her Washington home the last Ut
this month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-14
rs. r. o." Sign Out
For Red Cross Benefit.

With every seat in the Belasco
Theater sold for the gala per-
Torrance of "Scaramouche" to be
given tomorrow night for the Japan
ese relief fund, it promises to be an
event Of unusual dramatic and social
interest. Mischa Elman, the famous
violinist, who has toured Japan and
been given a royal welcome. has
volunteered his services to the Red
Cross and will play for half an hour
during the intermission. He will
view the presentation of the picture
from the box which has been re-
served for the Japanese Ambassador
and Nine. Hanihara.
Other artists who will be present
are Rex Ingram, director of "Scara-
mouche," and his wife, Alice Terry,
who plays the leading role. They
will be in box with Marcus Loew,
head of the Metro Corporation.
Judge John Barton Payne, chair
man Of the American Red Cross, will
entertain box party; and others
who will be hosts or guests at box
parties are Secretary Wallace, Com
missioner and Mrs. Rudolph, Maj.
Gen. and Mrs. John A. Lejeune, DR..
and Mrs. Thomas Green, of the Red
Cross: Brig. Gen. and Mrs. William
Crozier, and Mrs. G. w. Wetmore.
-
Richmond Jewett, of Buffalo, n.
Y, Is guest at the Lee House for
the remainder of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Parsons,
fJr., announce the marriage of'their
daughter Helen to Raymond II.
Phillips. The wedding took place
on February 3, 1928, at Upper Mari
boro. Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Stewart have
taken an apartment at the Mar
query, in New York, until October
l., when they will open their new
home, Cape Centaur. on the-East-
ern Shore of Maryland. They have
recently returned from California,
having spent some time at Cata-
lima, and Mr.. Stewart was in Wash
1ngton for a brief visit last week.
Cordell Hull, chairman Of the
Democratic National Committee,
and Mrs. Hull have gone to their
old home in Tennessee for a week
or ten days. Mr.. Hull is recuperat-
ing after a recent operation. While
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-14
Mrs. DENLY To Return
To Tos1n October I.

Mrs. DENLY, wife Of the Secretary
OF the Navy. who, with her chill
dren, has been spending the sum-
mer at Pontiac, Michigan, will re-
turn to Washington on October /.
Mrs. DENLY will christen the giant
navy. dirigible, &R1, early in Oc-
tober.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-14

Mrs. Herbert Hoover, wife of the
Secretary Of Commerce, will return
from California the middle of next
month when her secretary, Miss
Harding, who accompanied her to
California, will also return.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-09-14
in Washington they make their
home at the Lafayette Hotel.

81
Mrs. Charles A. Cline, of San An
tonic, Tex, is visiting her brother
in-law and sister, Major and Mrs.
Oliver p. Newman, in Washington.
81
Hugh A. Stoddard Kennedy, of
New York, is at the Hamilton for
an indefinite stay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
CHICK PITCHING STAFF NEEDS HELP
 IF IT MUST WIN
OutfieId and Catching De- partmentS Look Good
 to DobbS

MEMPHIS. Tenn. April 14.-CSpe- cial. l.)-After several weeks of specu lation and anxiety the Chickasaws have at last assumed the shape of a Southern league baseball team. At least it has developed to the shape where the team is expected to start the season. Johnny Dobbs. chief of the Tribe, has not committed him self as to whether he intends stand ing pat on the present layout but the opinion is that he will not
 Summing things up 1t looks like this: The Chicks have an outfield and catching staff that probably compares with any in the league. The infield has not had sufficient work together to be judged. The pitch ing staff looks extremely doubtful and as if it needs 'bolstering.
 The Chicks. with lineup that fairly good showing in exhibition games. They have been hitting the ball pretty hard.
 Beck, Wick, Camp, McMillan and Protho are expected to do most of the hitting for the club. Prothro is extremely fast. He remained out of baseball last season, carrying out au edict of Judge Landis in order to be reinstated He trained with Min neapolis all this spring.
 The probable opening day lineup and batting order for the Chicks: Burke, center field McMillan. short stop; Camp. right field: Wick, left field; Beck, first base: Prothro. third Lynn. catcher; Zahniser or Mitchell, nit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
Proxy Martin Predicts Great Race h Southern

MEMPHIS. Tenn, April I4.-The coming race in the Southern Asso- citation of Baseball Clubs will be the fastest in the history of the Southern classic" John D. Martin, league executive, declared tonight in a salutation to southern fandom on the eve of the opening Tuesday of the twenty third annual battle for the baseball championship of the south.
 The Southern association is set Tor the start" MT. Martin said in his greeting to southern baseball fol lowers. Tt will be heart break ing race. the fastest in the history of Southern classic.
 Rivalry is intense, the clubs are well matched. class is evident every where and keen baseball strategy is assured.
 The managers are able and re- sourceful and the players are in the pink of condition.
 It will be survival of the fittest. There will be casualties on the field ana off-injuries on the diamond ana apoplexy in the stands. All these are the reasons 1t is the na- tional game.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
PRESIDENTS CUP GOLF TOURNEY AT ROEBUCK BEGINS

Roebuck's annual golf tournament for the presidents trophy began on the East Lake course Saturday aft ernoon. when 80 golfers competed in the first IS of 72 holes tf medal play
 The second 1S-hole round will be played Wednesday afternoon. the third next Saturday and the fourth and final 1S-hole section a week from next Wednesday.
 Leslie Brownlee played great golf in turning in the lowest net for the first round. With a handicap of 10 strokes. Brownlee turned in a gro ss of 77. or net 67. Ike Osbun had a gross ofASo, with net of 70, while Herbert Tutwiler had S1 gross and 11 net; R. c. Munger so gross and 70 net, and R. H. Baugh s5 gross and 72 net.
 The aRoebuck course is in excellent shape, but the golfers were handi- capped a bit by playing according to summer rules
 Following are scores of entrants at the end of the first IS holes of the tourna- nent:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-04-15
HUBERT HARPERIS CHAMPION GOLFER OF LOCAL SCRIBES


 Hubert Harper of The Age-Herald attained brilliant victory in the annual newspapermen's golf tourna ment, which is being completed on the lnks of the Roebuck club. In the finals of the first flight, Harper defeated Howard Pill of the News and l.
 It was Hubert's third attempt at a he"spapermen's championship, and the third time out proved the winning number for him. Throughout the tournament, Harper played great golf and with slight handicap. was unbeatable
 Harper eliminated such notable link sharks IS Zipp Newman and his side kick, Howard Pill. The Age Herald southpaw couldn't lose. for he was right during the past week.
 Finals in all the flights and ctnso- etlons have not been completed vet, but the important fact to the golfing world is this: Hubert Harper of The Age-Herald licked Howard Pin of the News for the championship.
 Harper also turned in the low net winning handsome trophy for each of his victories