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Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-22

Customer (whose financial reputa-
ticn is not so good)-Pd like a suit.
What are your lest terms?
Proprietor of Tailor Shop-One-
half fefore touch it and the other
half tefore you do Washington Star
First Stenog How DO you like
your new boss?
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-22
A Fine Filler

Finely chopped cork mixed with
liquid glue is excellent as a filler for
loles in linoleum When it has set
lard, rub down with emery paper and
laint to match the linoleum.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-22
A Stitch In Time

II winter underwear, when new,
7ere stitched around each buttonhole
vice on the sewing machine, the but
onholes would not stretch until the
garment is worn out.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-22
Former Sen. watson's Wife Dead

FAlRM0NT. w. VA. Mar. 22.-Mrs
Clarence NJ. Watson. wife of former
'nited States Senator Watson, died
ere today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Watson arrived in
Jew York last Saturday from South
mpton. England. where she had been
II Tor several months.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-22

Cheer UP. fiappers. your turn to
aush is coming. Side-burns, as worn
y King Alfonso and the Prince of
Wales, have Teen decreed by Paris
sarl ers Washington Star.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-22
ii ~ OLD HINTS
Pressing Az Home

When pressing clothes at home. wet
he pressing cloth in hot water in
steal of cold and you will not cool
our irons.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-22
american History
DAY BY DAY
By I. p. Green
MARCH as

MARCH %
French and Scots defeated
The English al the Battle OF
Anlou on March %. 1921.
French army went over to
Bonaparte lin the Hundred
Days. on March %. 1915.
Families of Napoleon / and
Charles X banished from
France on March %, 1882.
Bismarck created a prince
on March %. 1871.
Riotous demonstrations
against Americans in Bogola,
Colombia on March %. 1910.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-22

Cf the 1sl,79s997 acres included
within the loundaries of the national
forests. 20 per cent Is accurately
mapped and Sc per cent has heen COW
cred " rough reconnaissance. says
the annual report of the Forest Serv.
ice. United States Department of Ag
riculture. On about "a per cent nc
mapping work has foen dcne.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-22
Famous Old Ship
Ralks At Sinking

Hammered by the big guns OF tn,
uperdreadnought Mississippi yester
lay afternoon. the radio-controlled
attleehip Iowa was slowly settline
asst night. Twice the row old hulk
which was the proud ship of Fight
ny Bob" Evans in the battle of San,
iago. came under the range of the
Mississippi's guns and each time was
severely punished by reduced charges
and shells. especially designed in the
hope they would not sink her.
Mechanics last night were endeav-
oring to keep the Iowa afioat until to-
day for further big-gun tests, which
are planned as a climax to the mos
extensive maneuvers ever held by the
United States fleet The Mississippi
last night attempted to locate the
Iowa by the use of star shells.
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-22

ADVERTISE IN THE rrv,,.
CAPITAL. IT PAYS! M
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-22

"Rccause We don't want d
gagement made public IN, q
three days yet Boston ~ ,eo
Evening capital. [volume] (Annapolis, Md.) 1922-1981, 1923-03-22
INSPECTION OF
NAVAL ACADEMY
APRIL % TO &C

tcosslpusd Prom Pare 1,
Evening star., 1923-02-21

ter Of the late Mr.. and Mrs. Allison
Fleming, who were prominent among
the early families in the section of
old Virginia which is now West Vir-
ginia.
They were the recipients of numer-
throughout the day from their many
friends and relatives. and with them
at the dinner last evening were the
following children: Mr.. and Mrs.
George Curtis Shinn, Mr.. and Mrs.
KY; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allison
Shinn of Baltimore, Md; Mr.. and Mrs.
I. s. Childs. Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph S.
Childs, grandson; DR.. Herbert L.
Shtnn, U. s. N. Misses Flora, Elsie
and Virginia Shinn. Mrs. s. H. Bush,
a daughter. living in Albuquerque.
occasion.
Among those from out of town in
cluded Mr.. Curtis b. Fleming.
brother of Mrs Shinn; Mrs. Anna Hall
and Mrs. Allie Raymond Of Fairmont,
w. Va.
The marriage of Miss Margaret Edna
MIR: George Cooper Billiard Of this city,
LOOK place at noon yesterday at the
residence of DR.: and Mrs Charles L.
Billiard, 1916 Hobart street, the Rev.
HERBERT +. Randolph, pastor Of Foundry
Methodist Episcopal Church, officiating
The wedding was attended by members
OF the immediate families and few in
innate friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Billiard left Immediately
Aor New York. Upon their return they
VIII reside at 2127 P street northwest.
Women of society will appear in
three one-act plays to be given at the
Playhouse, on N street, March 1911,
for the benefit of Child Welfare.
Miss Elizabeth Hanna will appear in
the chief role of THE Food" q charm
ing playette, and Miss Louise Todd,
the niece Of Nine. Hauge, who has
come from her home in Louisville,
KY, to spend the winter and spring
Evening star., 1923-02-21

here. will appear i'm the leading role
in 'Clod." In Waterloo" Mr.. Hugh
v. Tenant, private secretary to the
British ambassador. will take the
leading role of the man while Miss
Olyve Graef will appear as the lead
ing lady.
The girls are putting in many hours
rehearsing the parts and undoubtedly
the presentation will be much above
the average.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank x. Boucher an
nounce the marriage OF their daugh-
ter Dorothy to Mr.. F. Chapman Trew-
hella of Wilmington, Del, at the
Evening star., 1923-02-21
Dinner Party to Celebrate
Efftieth Wedding AnnfVerAary.

In celebration Of their flftieth we'd
ding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles NJ. Shinn of Sixteenth Street
Heights northwest were the >honor
guests at dinner given them by their
children at the City Club last night.
Covers were laid for twenty-five
guests. and a color scheme of gold
and white was effectively carried out
in the dining room.
The table was centered with large
gold basket containing fifty bride
roses and orange blossoms. Gold
shaded candles were placed at either
end, and appropriate place cards and
souvenirs were at each place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Shinn were married at
Fairmont, w. Va. where Mr.. Shinn
was then a we'll known journalist and
active in the republican politics of
the state. He was born in Kentucky,
and was the son of the late DR.. and
Mrs, AbSalom Shinn.
Mrs. Shinn was before her marriage
Miss Anna Margaret Fleming, daugh-
Evening star., 1923-02-21
Frances Pelzer, who is visiting Miss
Alice Milburn.

Former Secretary of State and Mrs.
Robert Lansing wiz have as their
guests Saturday former United States
Ambassador to the Court of st. James
and Mrs. John w. Davis, who will
stop in Washington on their way
from New York to the south. Mr..
Davis was ambassador during the ad-
ministration of President Wilson.
when Mr.. Lansing was Secretary of
State.
Mrs. Richard Young entertained a
company of twelve at luncheon today
in compliment to Mrs. Walter keenan,
of New York, who is visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. Frederic Waters. The COM
pany is playing bridge through the
afternoon In the home of Mrs. Waters
and additional guests have been in
vited for tea after the game.
Owing to the death last evening of
DR.. George W. Johnson, vice president
of the Arts Club, the regular weekly
dinner at the club, 2017 ! street, to~
morrow evening will be omitted.
Evening star., 1923-02-21
cathedral. Baltimore. Md. February

entertaining at tea this afternoon in
honor Of the latter's sister. Miss
Agnes Golden of Los Angeles, who
has been spending The winter with
them in their apartment a. the
Rochambeau. DIR. and Mrs. Bradford
and Miss Golden are receiving from
s to o'clock, and presiding at the
tea table are Mrs. Charles Selden,
jr., and Mrs. Dear Patten, who will be
assisted by Mrs. Charles w Trenary
CONTINUED on Ninth Page.)
Evening star., 1923-02-21

Mrs. Henry Wilder Keyes and Mrs.
William ]. Harris will be at home
tomorrow afternoon in the apartment
Of the former, 2400 18th street
from to $50 o'clock.
Evening star., 1923-02-21

Mrs. Tasker L. Oddie. wife of Sena-
tor Oddie of Nevada, will be at home
tomorrow afternoon, receiving from
4 to o'clock at her residence, 2310
Connecticut avenue.
Evening star., 1923-02-21

Representative and Mrs. John
Jacob Rogers will entertain at din
ner this evening in honor of Lord
and Lady Middleton of London, who
are making a brief stay in Wash
ington.
Evening star., 1923-02-21

Representative and Mrs. Hamilton
Fish. jr., will entertain at dinner this
evening"
Evening star., 1923-02-21

Nine. Stangler, wife of the charge
d'affaires ad interim of Czechoslo-
vakia, will be at home Saturday
afternoon at the legation, 2040 5
street, from 4:30 to $50 O'Clock.
Evening star., 1923-02-21

"HE Postmaster General and
Mrs. Hubert Work will return
Friday from Connecticut, where
they went Sunday to visit DR..
and Mrs. David Chester Brown in Dan
bury They will spend tomorrow in
Hartford.
Evening star., 1923-02-21

Mr.. Justice and Mrs. Pierce Butler
will be the guests of honor at dinner
this evening of Mr.. and Mrs. John r.
Mitchell, who will entertain COM
pany of fourteen.
Evening star., 1923-02-21

Senator and Mrs. Joseph S. Freling-
huysen entertained company of about
100 at a buffet supper last evening, in
compliment to the Speaker of the House
of Representatives and Mrs. Frederick
H. Giilett Among the guests were the
ambassador of Belgium and Baroness
de Cartier and Senator and Mrs. Walter
L. Edge. A short program of music
was given after the supper by Miss
Elsa Raner, violinist.
Evening star., 1923-02-21

The agricultural attache' of the
Czechoslovak legation. DR.. Rudolf
Kuraz left for Lexington, Ky, where
he has been invited to address the
Kentucky division of the Farmers
Educational and Cooperative Union
OF America.
Evening star., 1923-02-21

Representative Fred B. Gerner of
Pennsylvania entertained a party of
sixty men at dinner last night at
the Raleigh Hotel in honor of Repre-
sentative Frank w. Mondell, republic
can leader d large company of House
members including the entire Penn
sylvania delegation
Evening star., 1923-02-21
Mrs. John l.. Hines Honor
Guest mt Lunch Today.

Miss Emma Stitt was hostess at
luncheon today at the Washington Club,
when her guests were Miss Corlita Hun
ter, Miss Alice Milburn, Miss Frances
Evening star., 1923-02-21
Senatorial Women mt
Home Tomorrow Afternoon.

Mrs. Arthur Capper. wife of Senator
Capper of Kansas will observe her
Thursday afternoon at home tomor-
row at 100 10Th street from
to 6 o'clock. Assisting during the
afternoon will be Mrs. John Allan
Dougherty and Mrs. c. c. McChord.
Mrs. Capper is planning a trip to
New York. leaving Washington We'd
nesday of next week, when she Will
be accompanied by Mrs. Edward L.
Gam. They will be absent for sever
al days.
Evening star., 1923-02-21

Mrs. H. /. Miller is entertaining
tea party at LIE Paradis this after
noon, having fourteen guests.
Evening star., 1923-02-21

Continued on Ninth Page.)
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-06-01
rum
CASES KILLED
Actions Against 2 are Dropped
"a Gases Are Still
Pending

NEW BRUNSWICK, June Il
Prior TO leaving on an extended va
cation United States Commissioner
Franklin NJ. Ritchie after resuming
hearings Of several liquor cases from
Carteret on Tuesday afternoon. dis
missed the charges against Frank
Karmonocki and Michael Ratio, Two
of the thirty-six defendants charged
with alleged possession and sale Of
liquor at Carteret on MAY u. Both
defendants were represented at the
hearings by Attorney Francis A.
Monaghan.
Alec AIuncacsy was also freed at
this hearing on the second charge
of alleged possession which was
pending against him. On Monday
last Commissioner Ritchie dismissed
a charge Of selling alleged liquor
against Muncacsy.
John koklus. represented by At
torney David T. Wilentz, was held
for the grand jury by the commits
sioner TO a charge OF alleged inter-
fering with the authorities at the
time the search was made. II was
understood that no liquor was found
in koklus' place. but ne resisted the
search and according to the prohibi-
ton ofleers attempted 20 strike them
with a bottle.
Adam Wacher and John Wrobel
are held for the grand jury by Com
missioner Ritchie on a charge of
possession Of alleged booze. Charges
of sale were dismissed against them.
Alec kish was freed by Commits
sioner Richie on charges of posses
sion and sale of alleged booze. Fur
ther hearings are TO be held in the
cases Of Frank Ashen and Steve Re
bak. kish, Ashen and Rebak were
represented by Attorney Emil Srem-
lau,
William Pazar only one Of the
many defendants charged with LIQUOR
violation that die not furnish bail
and held in the county jill for about
a week, was released yesterday in
$500 bail through the efforts of his
attorney Emil Stremlau.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-06-01
PLEAHEARD| IN
HOLD-UP CASE
Joseph Davis Charged With
Assault on PaWnbroker
Here in Court this Morning
,AYS "NOT GUILTY"
Other Local and County Cases
Heard in County Court
This Morning

NEW BRUNSWICK, June 1-Jo-
seph Davis, of Newark, arrested in
Perth Amboy by Officer William
Clooney following a holdup and
atrocious assault in the pawnbroker
shop of Samuel Perlmuter on April
80, was before the court this morn
ing and through his attorney, Walter
Sedan, pleaded not guilty to a
charge of atrocious assault and bat
tery. Bail was fixed at $4,000, pend
ing trial. officer Clooney received
the Garretson medal at Perth AM
boy on Decoration day for the ar
rest of Davis.
oDavid Augford, of Perth Amboy,
pleaded not guilty to a charge of
mbezzling $40 from the Lauter Piano
company on December and bail
was fixed at $500. Alex Sabo and
Robert Robinson, the latter colored,
pleaded guilty to larceny, and John
Sabo. pleaded guilty to a charge of
receiving fifty-seven prize chickens
valued at S170. The chickens were
stolen from J. Horace Snowden OF
Piscataway and when found in the
possession of John Sabo, fifty were
dead. The three were placed on
probation for the full term on their
promise W llldhS SpOO NAS NOS1 -
the chickens.
Walter Krentecki pleaded not
guilty to a charge of carrying a re-
volver in South River ON December
II and his $500 bail was continued.
John Tronko, one of two defend
ants indicted for assault and battery
on Margaret Eagle in Woodbridge
on April 21. Bail was set at $500.
Theodore Bruskin, of this city,
pleaded not guilty to four indict-
ments, two charging embezzlement
and two for giving checks without
sufficient funds in the bank. The
first indictment is for the embezzle-
ment of $50 from Lyman Friedman
and the second for giving a bad
check for that amount. The third
Indictment is for the embezzlement
of $50 from the Howard Realty
Company and the fourth indictment
for giving a bad check in payment
of the amount. Bail was fixed at
$500 on the first Indictment and 500
each for the three other indictments.
Special Session Trial
Sheppard Terrell, colored, of this
city, is on trial in the county court
at a special session before Judge
Kirkpatrick today, he having waived
trial by jury. He is charged with
having committed an atroeious as
sault and battery on Harry Berko-
witz in this city on April l.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-06-01
KEARhf HOME BEING
MOVED TO PARK SITE

The kearny home. the future
meeting place OF the local Historical d
Society. viii be discussed at the
monthly meeting Of the organization
in the library auditorium at s o. clock
tonight.
The Kearnv home Is at presen d
being moved from High street to the
HAYES Park tract. John H. Mites in
moving the building for the society
at cost and all the members Of the
society and others Interested in its
great work are asked TO come Out
tonight S some interesting reports
are scheduled to be given.
One of the features OF tonigi
meeting will be the reading from
memorandum hook of the Goldi
family. This book Will tell of ioc
conditions back as far as 1888 al
the members of the society faa
looked forward 10 this event Il
some time.
Harold L. Piekersgill. president OF
the society, VIII preside at tonight :
meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-06-01
GANRl0N'S WHEREABOUTS NOT KNOWN;
BURT0N'S STORY TO BE SENSATION
Say Bandits CaptIves
Will Be Freed Soon
Encouraging News From Ban
dts Stronghold in the
Hills of China

TIENTSIN, May 81 (By The AS
sociated Press)-All the foreign
captives now held by the Suchow
train bandits in their Paotzuku
stronghold will be released in a few
days, according to Major Robert A.
Allen, U. S. Army Medical Corps
who arrived here tonight accom-
panied by w. Smith, an Englishman,
the two men having been released by
the outlaws yesterday.
Major Allen was greeted by his
wife and Mrs. Roiand w. Pineer,
The latters husband. Major Pinger,
still is held. Mrs. Pinger appeared
greatly distressed at the probable
fate of her husband. but Major Allen
reas. ured her with the statement
that all the captives soon would be
out.
The Chinese officials negotiating
With the bandits demanded that the
outlaws show their good faith by
releasing two foreign prisoners. Ma
jor Allen said. The bandits demurred
at first, declared the major. but
hna'ly announced;
"All right. we will release the
two grey heads"
Mr.. Smith. the English tourist.
who is around the sixty year mark
was iubilant He said he was eager
to resume his tour of the far east
but added that "in the future I'll
fight shy of bandit centers."
The Englishman brought down a
basketfui of souvenirs from the
bandit camp. Major Allen also
brought an old sword with Curl
ous scabbard. He said he traded
a, box of cigars for it.
The fellow captives of Smith. Il
wta said. were amazed that so fl all
a man could withstand the terrible
forced marches which the bandits
ar first inflicted. Mr. Smith said
his only complaint was sleeplessn ess.
'Eut we did not show the white
feather" he said. ut has been an
extr ordinary experience. thrilling
and even romantic. but I wouldn't
go through it again for a million
dollars"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-06-01

AS far as can be learned Bernard
NJ. Cannon. Middlesex county clerk
and Democratic leader, is still un-
subpoenaed although he is wanted
as what may prove to be the star
witness" in the alleged graft probe
now being conducted by the legisla-
tive investigating committee in con-
nection with the purchase by the
ousted highway commission of land
for bridge approach in this city
from the w. j. Donnell Lumber
Company.
Cannon no doubt knows that he
is wanted as an important witness in
this scandal and IL was he, according
to Thomas ]. Evans, treasurer OF the
Donnell company, who accepted
$3.50 in bonds as a political gift"
in return for the Influence" used by
him in having the ousted board pay
s230,000 for land which had been
appraised by the states own ap-
praisers at $4,000. A great amount
of publicity has been given the ef-
forts made by State Attorney Gener-
al Thomas Z. McCran to have Can
non located and subpoenaed so that
he will surely be on hand 10 testify
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-06-01
HOLE N--WALL
WORK To START
Trenton Concern Lowest Bid
der for Work at So. Amboy
Is Given Contract
BY THE FREEH0LDERS
Work at AveneI to be Done by
the FordS Construction Co.
Weekly Meeting Held

NEW BRUNSWICK, June L.
Board of Freeholders at their meet
ing yesterday afternoon awarded
the contract for the paving of the
Colonia-Avenel road, leading from
st. Georges avenue to Railway ave-
nue. to the Fords Construction Com
pany on their lowest bid of $49,-
477.30. The contract calls for the
laying of an eight inch thick rein
forced concrete pavemer'. The price
on the concrete alone was $2.S2 a
square yard.
The other bidders for the improve
ment were: Graham &5 Mckeon,
Perth Amboy SUITE; East Jersey
Bridge Company, Perth Amboy, $55,
433; Andrew Keyes, Woodbridge,
s50,91S; Liddle e Pfeiffer, Perth
Amboy. $55,103 and George Gund-
rum, South Amboy, S5S,75S.
communication was received by
the freeholders from the Public u
tilities Commission outlining the
proposed investigation of the grade
crossings in the county and urged
that provision be made for the in
spector to look the grade crossings
over. The matter was referred to
Road Supervisor John Leeson who
is to make proper arrangements for
the inspection tour. Eta
The Board of Estimate of County
Vocational Schools submitted yes
terday their final requirements for
the fiscal year ending July l, 1924
in the sum of $6S,1S5
The freeh olders made an approp-
ration of $1,000 for the repair
anG resurfacing of Main street in
New Bound Brook with type r.
stcne base. The work is TO be done
BY the county forces and effort will
be made to stretch the appropria-
ton to a great extent as no other
funds for that work would be avail
able at this time.
A sum of $4,000 was also appor
toned yesterday for the reconstruc-
ton of a portion of the Cranbury-
South River road, the work to be
done also by the county men. The
Improvement will start at Brown $
corner and will continue southerly
as long as the appropriated amount
will last.
The contract awarded to the East
Jersey Bridge Company for the paw
ing of New Brunswick avenue, Perth
Amboy, was approved by the free
holders.
The Freeholders yesterday rec
commended to the Pennsylvania
Railroad that the contract for the
work on the improvement of the
Hole-in- the-Wall at South Amboy be
awarded to Brann & Stewart, of
Trenton on their lowest bid of $70,-
304. The resolution passed. to that
effect was transmitted yesterday to
the officials of the railroad company
for their approval. A. B. Clark,
superintendent of that division in
tmated that he expects the con-
tractor to start the work at once.
Freeholder Walter Quackenbush
called to the attention of his col
leagues that a public hearing au-
thorized by the Secretary of War
will be held in the Army building,
New York next Monday at A. NJ.
CONTINUED on page So
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-06-01
VIM. BASSFORD
CALLED TO REST.
Noted Engineer and Lodge
Man Dies at Home in
MetuChen

William Kipp Bassford, mechan-
ical engineer and electrical inventor,
who resided in this city for q, num-
ber of years, died last night at his
home in Grove avenue, Metuchen.
Mr.. Bassford was fifty-eight years
old. He had been ailing for some
time with rheumatism and his death
is attributed to that cause. Mr.. BaSs-
ford conducted a plant in Front
street for number of years and was
the inventor of many electrical ap-
pilances. He was said to have been
one of the best expert mechanical
engineers in the electrical line in the
metropolitan district and many OF
his inventions are being used today.
Mr. Bassford was a member Of
Perth Amboy Lodge Ne. 7S4, Benev-
olent Protective order of Elks, and
the first of the past exalted rulers
of the lodge to pass away since ITS
institution. He was a Mason and
was affiliated with Mt. Zion Lodge,
Metuchen. He served several terms
as commodore of the Raritan Yacht
Club and during the time he was
at the head of the club he brought
il up to the standard of yacht clubs
in this vicinity He owned large
palatial launch and often entertain
ed on the boat while commodore.
Mr.. Bassford comes from the old
family of Kipps for whom kipps
Bay. y. Y, is named and at one
time was said to have had consider
able money. He was married twice
his first wife having died number
of years ago. His second wife sur
wives him.
Arrangements for the funeral are
heinz completed TODAY There will be
a Masonic service and the interment
will be either on Sunday or Mon
dav in Evergreen cemetery, Brook
lVn.