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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26
Nine BURNED TO DEATH
AS HOUSE is DESTROYED

CONFLUENCE. Pa, Nov. 2G (By
The Associated ess)-Samuel Ros-
coe, his wife and seven children
were burned to death early today
when their home on a hill half a
mile from the village was destroyed.
All the bodies have been recovered.
Roscoe, who had been a miner,
recently bought a farm within sight
of Confluence but half a mile away.
He moved his family into an old
house of log and frame construction,
built almost a century ago. When
the fire broke out the flames spread
rapidly and before help could reach
the family the structure collapsed
The bodies were found in the cell
lar, some of them in the charred
beds which had dropped from the
second story.
The seven children ranged in age
from thirteen years to three weeks,
the infant being found in its
mothers arms.
The police expressed the opinion
that the fire was caused by an over
heated stove.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26
THANKSGIVING APPEAL

An appeal is being made for donas
tions of foodstuffs for the Thanks
giving dinner at the Danish Chil-
dren's home in Compton avenue. If
there is anyone who is unable to
bring articles to the home if they
will call the home, 1927, transporta.
tion will be arranged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

The New Packer House Res
taurant will serve real New
England Thanksgiving Dinner
from II noon to 8 P. M.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26
postnone Meeting

METUCHEN, Nov. 26:-The
Chamber of Commerce meeting
postponed last Friday on account of
inclement weather conditions, will
he held this Friday in the Y. M. e.
4. auditorium.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

A big boost by the tag day CON
tributions and an enormous sum
from the employees of the Standard
Underground Gable comply, sent
the total amount of collections in
the annual Red Cross roll call drive
in this city up to the splendid
amount of $4,39S.52 over the week
end.
Two weeks OF the drive have been
cleared up. with four days still re-
naming before the finish Of the can
vassing The house to house teams
are still working earnestly, while
the committee at the plants and fac
tories are still repor/ng encourage
ingly to local headquarters. The
Standard Underground Gable COM
pany reported the splendid sum of
$77S.75, while the Perth Amboy Dry
Dock has sent contributions to the
amount Of $92. Many more plant
and factory reports are expected
within the next few days.
Many of the districts about the
city will not be canvassed by the
workers. so that it is hoped that
anyone who has not been approach
ed will kindly SCI their member
ship fee or contribution to the roll
headquarters at the Perth Amboy
Trust company. The following are
the contributions to date:
Previously acknowledged S2,017.OO
Tag Day receipts l,l16.OO
First National Bank $500
Jefferson Motors Inc. 1000
CONTINUED on Page %
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26
No Danger Light. Police Say

The contractor in charge OF the
work on the new Baptist church
building at the southwest corner OF
Market and High streets will appear
in court tonight to answer a charge
of not having a danger lighr on
building mo terial about the struc-
ture. John n. Wester is the general
contractor on this work ana it is
probable thar he will be the one TO
appear before the recorder.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26
Hurt Choppine Wood

Joseph Stab, twenty-eight years
old, of Sayreville, while, chopping
wood at his home Saturday was
struck in the right eye with piece
of wood that flew into the air as the
axe splintered it. He is being taken
care of by DR.. John L. MacDowall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

cood fishing at Long Branch. P. A
itiwe. have the tackle.
f--11-2G-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

20 Per Cent off on Wear-Ever during
week. 436--11-26-tfs :
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

can and see the Chevrolet Sport model
"' "''T' 341-11-22-tfF
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

nodge Bros. Owners save your radiatoI; tnr
, alcohol; plenty OF IT, pra1k an V ~.
rkle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

II your steam hot water or hot air fur
mace is not heating right ] will make It or
no charge. y. J. Larkin. iiS Fayette 81.
Phone 514.
20s--i1-22-Mon Thurs tie
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

Brooklyn Whlrlwlnds VS. Perth Amboy
Five at Auditorium Thanksgiving Night.
AO7-1l-24-4ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

Wear-Ever Aluminium demonstration at
p A. Hdwe. all next week.
a36--1t-26-tf-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

Wear-Ever Aluminium demonstration at
p A. Hdwe all next week.
I36-t1-26-tf'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26
Il men BADLY BURNED,
IA MISSING, IN MINE BLAST

CHICAGO, Nov. 26 (By The Asso-
eiated Press) );-Twelve men were
badly burned and taken to a West
Frankfort hospital, and fourteen
men still were unaccounted for at
noon, according to Information re-
ceived at the general offices of the
Chicago, Wilmington & Frankiin
Coal Company from Mine No. /,
near West Frankfort where an ex-
plosion occurred this morning IN
one of the workings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

Invest your Christmas club money in a
Ford and be prepared for the coming seq
son See Dorsey Motors Tnn
450--1t-26-1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

Special Basketball Attraction and Dance
at Auditorium Thanksgiving Night.
401-lI-24 .4ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

Bargain-Jnst imported mems new over
coats $500 $500 and 5000. $40 State st.
359-11-23-6t"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

20 Per Cent. off on wear-Eyer during
demonstration at p A. Hdwe. AZ osses nsS.
week. 4So--At-ep-'A
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

Double Roasting Turkey Pans. 59c at
Kelly & McAlinden Co. 461-11-26-St-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

The ideal Christmas Gift for your wife
Van Syckle. 387-11-23-3ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

window ventilators at Kelly & MeAlln.
den Co 4bl-ll-zo-SL'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

Don't sit around the porch again nexs
season; prepare now for that new fut1
car See Dorsey Motors, Inc.
450-11-26-lIs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

Enameled Double Roasters; large size,
s1.79 at Kelly & McAlinden Co.
4tl--11-26-3ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

The ideal Christmas Gift for your ~ Mll' l'.'
the new Dodge Brothers Coupe Fasn eds1,s
Van Syckle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

Good fishing at Long Branch. P, A.
Hdwe have the tackle.
4S6-1f-26-tf'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-26

WEATHER

tain and warmer
niiight: Tuesday
loudly and cold
i: fresh south
asst shifting to
vest and north
I'm winds.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04
CURRENCY IN DIRE DISORDER
Anecdote of Vice President Marshall
Vivid Illustration of Present Con-
dtons in Europe.

Former Vice President Marshall said
on his return from Europe:
II heard good exchange story in
Genoa. At the time of the Genoa con
ference the big guns of the various
governments lunched together in
Genoa's famous mountain-top restaur-
ant one day. Each big gun paid for
himself. The bill was 100 lire apiece.
"Well, Washburn Child, the Ameri
can, paid with So note. They gave
him change. Lloyd George paid with a
sovereign and lot of coppers. This was
accepted after bit of a wrangle. Bar
thou, the Frenchman, paid with a so
franc note and pint of chicken feed
The Austrian, Schober, paid with an
order on his commissariat for three
cubic yards of paper crowns, and Tchit-
cherin, the Russian. calmly handed the
waiter a small packet with the words:
"Theres a ruble plate, or die, inside,
my man. Take it and print off as many
as you like"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04
American
. Legion
W1py Tor This Department Supplied bv
n- AInerlcan Legion News Service)
WHAT LEGION POSTS CAN 20
Essay Contests, Participated in by
Children, Bring Out Many Good
Suggestions.

Carrying out a national program o4
activities in community affairs Ameri-
can Legion posts in many localities
are holding essay contests among
school children. The post at Monsoon,
Maine, recently held contest among
children of the seventh and eighth
grades on the subject, "What the
American Legion Can Do to Better Our
IoWn." The winning essay, written
Dy MISS Anna Zimmerman, contains
suggestions which Legion national Off
Gals believe worthy of adoption by
other posts.
Inc essay, in part, follows:
The erection of a soldiers monu-
ment would keep alive in the minds
OF the small boys admiration of
bravery aud patriotism. This would
also make the town look better and
would show other towns that we had
contributed our share towards defeat
ing the Kaiser.
Clean streets is another item Of
great Importance. The children could
be encouraged by the Legion to keep
the streets and sidewalks free from
all kinds OF waste matter.
Another thing of Importance isl
a public playground where children
of all ages could go and play any
time that they wish to. This play
ground would require a supervisor to
keep the grounds in good condition
and to Introduce proper play. This
would keep the children off the streets
and therefore there would be less
chance for accidents.
"A band stand would be a very
nice thing for the town to have. We
have very nice band, but there is
no good place to play outdoors while
If they had band stand, they could
give concerts at least one night In
every week.
"A gymnasium would be of great
value to the young people of this
town. There is no place where sports
can be enjoyed here. There could also
be public swimming place where
children could learn to swim.
AIMING SOIHe OF the important
things is to have good hall which
would add to the town great deal,
as there is no hall to have entertain
ments and socials given by the town
unless they use the halls owned by
private parties.
"The Legion men could open up the
quarries that are now out of work,
which would draw young men as well
as men with families to come here
and live.
"They could also help stimulate
Americanism among the people of Mon
son by example and by patriotic en-
tertainments."
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04
WHY DRUGGISTS RECOMMEND
swamp ROOT

FOR many. years druggists have watched
WIN much interest the remarkable record
maintained by DR.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root,
sae great kidney, liver and bladder medi-
II Is a physicians prescription.
Swamp Root is a strengthening medi-
J'ne' 1t helps the kidneys, liver and blad-
should do. ~ ny
T. swamp Root has stood the test of years.
1t is sold by all druggists on it's merit and
II should help you. No other kidney medi-
cine has SO many friends.
Re sure to get Swamp-Root and start
Treatment at once.
However, if you wish first to test this
TT g preparation send tetC cents to DIR.
Miner Miner Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this per.-Advertisement.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04
LEGION EXTENDS GLAD HAND
Placing in Federal Position Member of
Canadian Body One Example of
Comradesh:p.

The hand Of the American Legion is
always extended in fellowship to vet
Grams of the allied armies. In many
cases this is done in daily association
and in comradeship, and in others, In
actual aid and financial assistance for
the former comrades-at-armS.
T. T. Watson, a member Of the Great
War Veterans Association of Canada,
Is firm believer in the friendliness Of
the Legion, according to a recent letter
to t. G. Lapp, editor of the Veteran,
the official publication of the Canadian
organization. This letter found it's way
to National Adjt. Lemuel Bolles Of the
American Legion and is an illustration
of the splendid feeling existing be
tween the organizations in the United
States and Canada. Watson wrote:
ST starved out in the Okangan valley
and came to the o. S. fiat broke.
"Went into the American Legion and
asked what was the chance for a mem
Der of the G. w. V. A. to get job.
They said the chance was fine and I'M
til they found me job there was bed
and board and an advance in money.
Inside of "a hours they placed me in
good U. S. federal job, where I still am
and likely to remain.
II write this to show that the Ameri-
can Legion has the friendliest feeling
for all Canadian returned men. Their
motto is Every returned nan job
and they seem to be carrying it into
effect"
Watson made his application to the
Tacoma (Wash.) post Of the Legion.
which placed him at work in local
hospital.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04

Some men have to SIT down and
think In order to ascertain where they
stand.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04
Economical Stove

The ever-increasing cost of coal has
led to the development of a heating
stove that will burn sawdust. or the
lower grades of coal that are unsuited
in the ordinary stoves. There is
separate magazine inside the drum
of the stove, and this can be taken out
and packed with fuel A removable
core is placed in the magazine be-
fore the fuel is packed in and is with
drawn when the magazine is replaced
in the stove. The space occupied by
this core forms a central draft open
ing through the bed of fuel
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04

"igg-'WhO was the first self-made
man z. W2gg-T give it up. Adam
wasn't, at any rate"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04
On Equal Terms

A rookie who had been assigned to
the cavalry much against his will APP
preached the sergeant and remon-
strated.
"Say," ne objected, 81 never RODE a
horse in my life"
"Oh. that's all right countered the
sergeant, easily, "We've got a horse
that's never been ridden in his life.
Wen start you off together. Amer
fcan Legion Weekly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04
Curious Taxes.

Early English statesmen imposed a
fax on boards. When it was levied II
was a real hardship, and, in fact, was
meant to be such. II was imposed by
the Normans, and was directed
against the Saxons, most of whom
were, to use topical expression,
beavers" In the reign OF William
III births, marriages and burials were
taxed. AT that time. too, there was
a tax on bachelors, and on widowers
too. Horses we're once taxed. and, by
way of protest, one farmer rode to
market on his COW.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04
CHILDREN CRY
FOR ''CASTOR|A"
Especially Prepared for Infants
and Children of All ACES.

Mother! Fletcher's Castoria has
been in use for over 30 years to relieve
babies and children of Constipation,
Flatulency, Wind Collie and Diarrhea !;
allaying Feverishness arising there
from, and, by regulating the Stomach
and Bowels, aids the assimilation of
Food; giving natural sleep without
opiates.
The genuine bears signature of
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04

Watch Cuticura Improve Your Skin.
On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment.
Wash off Ointment in five minutes
with Cuticura Soap and hot water 1t
is wonderful what Cuticura will do
for poor compilations, dandruff, itching
and red, rough ds.-Advertisement
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04
Domestic Discords.

Kriss-"I heard your wife picking
on a banjo last night" Kross-"You
should hear her when she IS picking
on mel"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04
Juvenile scaIper.

Teacher: 81 thought l told you to sit
IN the seat next to Mary Jones'"
Willie Wiseacre: Eyes, ma'am, ys
did, but sold 1t to Tommy Smith
for a nickel."-American Legion
Weekly.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04
Lumber Production.

SINCE 1905, with the exception of
O Oue year, Washington has led all the
S'"'eS IN the production of lumber :;
o'eson comes second, followed in turn
Vy Louisiana, Mississippi, California,
al ~, NahSas, Alabama, Texas, North Car
O''uS' Wisconsin and Florida.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04

Where They Get the News

Visitor-Then you have no local
newspapers here, my good man?
Villager-Naw, sir, bat us ave
SEWN meeting every Friday, an that
seems to answer the purpose
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1923-07-04
FaneYwork Her Forte.

Does your wife do any fancywork 2"
asked a victim.
framework? She won't even let a
porous plaster come into The house
without crocheting a red border round
II ana running yellow ribbon through
the holes"
New Britain herald., 1923-01-22
WAR FEARED AS OUTCOME
 OF FRANCO.GERMAN MESS
British Press Also Worried Lest Eng land May be Compelled to Act
 Against Her Will

London, Jan. %. - (By Associated Press)-The critical situation in the I,uhr is subject Of much comment by the morning papers with regard the outlook as so dangerous that if is imperative some way of relieving the deadlock be found.
 Fear is expressed in some quarters lest Great Britain be forced into some form Of active intervention against her will. Some circles are also fear full that if France pursues the pres- ent line of her policy she will be obliged to increase her forces greatly in the occupied district with the re- suit that Germany may follow with military action which would mean war
New Britain herald., 1923-01-22
TWO DEAD, THREE INJURED,
 THREE RESCUED AT FIRE
ii Year old Girl and Hired Man Burned to Death At
 Montyille, \. J.

Boonton, N. J., Jan. 22.-Two per
 sons were burned to death, thre,
 others seriously burned, one of whom l is likely to die, and three childrer
 were rescued in fire which destroyed Ithe home of Albert Roamer at Mont.
 vile. three miles from here, early Sunday morning.
 The dead are Bertha Roamer, il years old, and Joseph Psiarich, 3. years old, the hired man.
 ! The three persons burned, but whe escaped alive are Albert Roamer, 37 years old; his wife of about the same lage, and their youngest son. George I 10 months old. They are all taken l to the Morristown Memorial hospital. Mir and Mrs. Roamer are burned about the face, neck and hands. the
 woman the more severely, and are expected to recover. The infant George was burned about tho body and is believed to have inhaled consid- erable smoke. His recovery was salI to be unlikely.
 Three other Roamer children. rang ing in age from to 2 years, were awakened by their parents and con ducted outside the burning house. Mir, and Mrs. Roamer received most of their burns trying to rescue their eld- est daughter. Bertha, who slept alone in a room back of theirs. The cries of the baby. who was sleeping in crib in his parents bedroom, awak- ened them. Although the first to bc carried from the house, he was badly burned by his clothing igniting be. fore he could be taken outside.
 The cause of the fire could not be but apparently started inside one of the rooms in the house rather than from a defective f1ue, As the time Mir. Roamer and his wife were awakened a sheet Of flame sep ,rated their room from that of their eldest daughter. Mrs. Roamer made efforts to reach Bertha's S .oom. but was driven back each time. She was badly burned before her hus- band returned from carrying the baby 10 the street and dragged her away.
 Neighbors reused by the light of he burning house came to the ass!H- ance of the family. but could do | When the debris had coolc'l | neighbors dug in the ruins | md recovered the skulls of Bertha 'oamer and the hired man. All the est of their bodies had been inciner- ted. l
New Britain herald., 1923-01-22

THOUSAND MILES FROM 4 POST OFFICE; OR TWENTY YEARS LIFE AND TRAVEL IN THE HUDSON BAY REGIONS by Joseph Lofthouse.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-22
RUDOLPH EUCKEN, HIS LIFT
 WORK. AND TRAVELS by Rl

SOCIAL WORK IN THE LIGHT OF
 HISTORY by Stuart Alfred Queen
 "A study of social service in the perspective of historical development. setting forth the practical lessons of experience which the long past has enforced and revealing the tendencies Ior the future human endeavor."
New Britain herald., 1923-01-22

There has already been a report that Germany was arranging to rein- stitute conscription but no official confirmation of this was forthcoming this morning. Another report, this from Paris, said that Gen. Ludendorff had been recently at Muenster where he witnessed maneuvers by troops gathered at that point. This, how ever, was also unconfirmed.
 Some commentators entertain the belief that France is convinced she has misiudged the German temper and finding the results of the occu- patton not what she expected seeks means of withdrawing if possible without loss of her prestige.
 To this end it is stated here, France is re-examining the British and Ital- ian proposals which she rejected at the Paris conference.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-22
THE TRACK OF THE "rYpHoos

THE HUDSON BAY REGION
 by Joseph Lofthouse.
 THE TRACK OF THE "TYPHooN
 by William W. Nutting.
 The account of tho rans-Atlanti trip Of small motor-yacht. whicl sailed from Newfoundland 10 Englan, and returned 10 New York touching at France. Spain and the Azores. Th' author Is editor Of Motor Boat ant a description of the construction o the boat nt the laboratory of pr Graham Bell in Newfoundland vii interest all amateur yachtsmen. A de. lightful personal account."--A. L. A Booklist.
 VALLEY OF TEN THOUSAND
 SMOKES by Robert F. Griggs.
 This book tells the story of the discovery by the National Geographic Society expeditions of one of the wonders of the world. The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes and the pro- longed study of one Of the most gi- gantic volcanic eruptions in history" WOMEN AT THE WORLDS CROSS
 ROADS by Agnes Maude Royden.
 "A collection of vigorous and pie turcsque talks to young women on their part in the world of the future Americas possible contribution to the world, the so-called conflict between religion and science, women's service to the race and to theology. and Christian patriotism are topics dis cussed in way to give this book genuine value to any thoughtful wom- an who feels herself member of the world community" y."--Literary Review WRECK OF EUROPE by Francesca
 Nitti
 "Nitti shows a first hand acquaint- ance with political events and discus sions since the close of the war; Boston Transcript. THE YOUNG MAINLAND JOURNAL
 ISM by Chester Lord
 "A book for the young newspaper writer. which gives in an easy, con- style, valuable hints on 1rst experiences in newspaper work. news and preparation of ,opy, of editorial writnt newspaper correcting and selecting eports for the paper, foreign corre- pondence and the general opportuni- ies and rewards of the field of news paper work"
 Fiction. BALLOONS by E. Bibesco. LIEF PATH MYSTERY by Headon
 Hill.
 ,XFORD CIRCUS by Alfred Budd.
  OF THE WASTELAND
 by Zane Grey.
 'Wanderer of the Wasteland' is ypical Zane Grey story and will no oubt appeal to its authors many ad- lirers."
New Britain herald., 1923-01-22
EARTHQUAKE RECORDED

Washington, Jan. 22. - An earth. quake described as of very severe in tensity and lasting more than three hours was recorded on the seismo. graph at Georgetown university ob- servatory early today The first shocks occurred at 3:55 a. m, the disturbance reaching it's greatest in tensity at 4:09 and continuing until 5:20. Director Tondorf of the ob servatory estimated that the dis turbance was 5000 miles distant from Washington.
New Britain herald., 1923-01-22
STOP COUGHING

Coughs cause feverish conditions. throat and lung strain and lead to pneumonia and serious sickness The sooner you quit coughing the quicker you will feel better and have better nights rest. Leonardi's Cough Syrup (Creo- soted) eases and soothes in1smed. raw throats. raises the phlegm without rack ing or straining. protects the lungs, and removes the cause of the trouble. Be warned by the first cough. Get . bottle of Leonardi's Cough Syrup tCreosoted) from your druggist. Fine for coughs, colds, grippe, croup, whooping cough and bronchitis. Pleasant, safe and sure.
 Sold by City Drug Store.