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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13

Having got the news, I made
straight for the cabin, and had the
ill-luck to arrive there half an hour
too late. One of the men found a
dead man, who, from the descrip-
ton, / mistook for Stane there, and
we also found a wounded Indian,
who, with a little persuasion, told us
what he knew, which was Thai a
~half-breed, of the name of Chigmok,
inflamed with love for Miss Yardely,
had carried her off, designing to
make her his squaw. / understand
this Chigmok is what the Indians
call a bad man-but perhaps you
know him"
He broke off and looked directly
at Anderton as he spoke, and waited
for a reply. The mounted policeman
nodded, and as casually as he could
replied: eyes, l have met him. He
is-no good"
"Then, by all accounts, you have
met a regular rogue, Andertonl But
to resume, the Indian told us hat
Chigmok had carried >off Miss
Yardely. Under pressure he told
also the place for which the half
breed was making, a desolate dis
trict, little traveled-the Lake of the
Little Moose. Know it,"
Eyes, I was there this morning;
Stane and 1 have just come from
there"
All! You also followed Chigmok's
trail, 1 suppose. But 1 was there
first. 1 followed a shorter route and
L was at his camp waiting for him
when he showed up. 1 saw Miss
Yardely on the sledge, and as for
the moment we were three against
three, | felt that it was not an oc-
casion when chances should be
taken, so we fired from the bushes
on the three %kidnapers and shot
them down. Then as there was an
other sledge coming on behind, I re-
moved Miss Yardely to my own
sledge, and to escape further.trouble
we pushed the dogs hard till we got
here. And that's about all, I
think"
He fell silent for a moment, and
sat there watching the two white
men and the white girl who had
heard the conclusion of his narra-
tive.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
Praises Traffic Arrangement

EDITOR EVENING NEWS:
No doubt the columns of your
paper will make mention of the
funeral of the late Alvin b. Fox, but
l am wondering If your news-gath-
erers had as good an opportunity as
l had to observe a notable feature,
and that was the cooperation of the
police department.
Before nine o'clock yesterday
morning Chief Tonnesen called me
up to make sure of the hour and
place of the service, explaining that
he expected the funeral to be large
and wanted to make adequate traffic
arrangements. So of course l took
especial notice of the policing, both
on my way to the house and thence
to the cemetery.
The arrangements had been per-
fected, and all e~ventualities had been
prepared for. The motorcycle men
and the officers on post worked to-
gether as a unit, so that there was
not a solitary hitch or interruption.
Personally, ! do not see how the
policing could have been improved,
so why shouldn't l say so? Perhaps
you win let me use some of your
space so that my words of commend
alton may reach every man in the
department.
Sincerely yours,
f. d. NIEDERMEYER.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
the shore.

the shore.
Everyone is familiar with the con-
gestion on st. Georges road between
Woodbridge and Railway. Even
when the State Highway Commission
carries out it's plan to widen the
pavement, the travel is going to be
enormously heavy. To have a paral-
lei route, then, would be a great ad-
vantage. Railway avenue is particu-
larly adaptable for such relief be-
cause by continuing straight across
the bridge after passing the reform
atory instead OF turning left to go
into Railway, the route Would lead
into another road that goes on to
Elizabeth without going into the
heart of Railway at all. This road
from Railway to Elizabeth was used
as a detour a year or two ago when
the Lincoln Highway between Rah-
way and Elizabeth was being paved.
Thus after crossing the Raritan
river, going north, by using the
Sewaren route to Woodbridge auto
lists could avoid the congested Amboy
avenue and st. Georges road entire
ly. This route would be extremely
useful for local traffic, anyway, and
by keeping local traffic off st.
Georges road there would be that
much more room for the through
traffic to the shore. But once the
parallel route became known no
doubt many of the cars bound for
the cities would be glad to turn off
at Perth Amboy or Woodbridge and
proceed by way of Railway avenue.
The advantages of improving
Railway avenue are SC great and the
cost so comparatively little that the
wonder is it has not been carried out
before. From a local point of view
1t is important because Avenel
through which Railway avenue pass
es, is building up rapidly and this is
the main highway leading to it from
Woodbridge proper. With the new
concrete road built through Avenel
to st. Georges road at Colonia. all
that section could be reached with
out using the much Travelled St.
Georges road.
!, Mayor Neuberg's idea is we'll
worth considering. Once the atten-
ton of the county and state authori-
ties is called to the possibilities of
his short route by way of Railway
avenue 1t is very likely that some
thing will be done.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13

Their the materialistic ambitions of
the commercial minds no matter
how high they set their mark, and
simultaneously they a enable
those who are striving to bring sun
shine and happiness into the lives of
the multitudes to accomplish their
purpose by bringing to their very
doors the gifts of nature"
Perth Amboy has ample room to
take care of this r~ecreational devel-
opment as we'll as the commercial
development. That section of the
river front, for instance, extending
from the railroad to the Hayes tract,
now known as Kearny Park, and
including the Wonderland Beach
tract as we'll as the former Gregory
property, might be developed COM
mercially, while by adding the gas
works to the present Caledonian
park at the foot OF High street and
purchasing the intervening property,
a. wonderful recreational park could
be established extending all the way
from Catalpa avenue to the Bluff.
Again, 1t may develop in the
course of the study of the port, that
ample docking facilities for the
needs of the industrial interests of
this community can be found along
the Staten Island sound waterfront,
leaving all the waterfront along the
river on the south to be used for a
park and for recreation.
These are matters that must be
settled for all time before the city
adopts any comprehensive plan for
development. BY getting port plan
ming experts at work, as the alder
men now propose to do, this momen-
tous problem can be solved, and the
city will be in a position to proceed
along intelligent and systematic lines
for the development of the water
front.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13

O. Did the clock in the old
Capitol Building, LIST and A streets,
| N. e. Washington, d. c., come origl-
nally from Westminster AbosY!-
j. f. B.
A. The National Woman's Party
| saws that the clock in the old Cap
itol Building, which is now their
headquarters, dates from Eliza
| bethan times. 1t did not come from
Westminster Abbey, but from War
wick Castle, England. 1t has a fun
set of Westminster chimes. The
case is made of old English black
oak, and Is ~hand-caryed, depicting
the visit of Queen Elizabeth to the
castle.
@. What is the name of the man
who wrote under the name 'Ach-
med Abdullah"?-F. S. II.
A. Captain Syyed Shaykh Ach-
med Abdullah Nodir Khan el-1ddris-
syieh ell Duran. The captain was
born in Kabul, Afghanistan.
O. How much is the Philadelphia
Worlds Fair to c st?-P. A. 3.
A. 1t is estimated that $15,00O,0OO
will cover all expenses. OF TINS
amount $4,000 is to be raised by
| subscriptions from the public,
SIS, 900, 900 from the city, and the re-
mainder from the federal and state
governments.
@. What is corn sugar?-G. r.
A. This is a high grade sugar
made from corn. Such sugar con-
sists largely of dextrose.
@. Why is the meridian passing
through Philadelphia called the 18th
principal meridian ?-J. OBJ:
A. The zero meridian of longi-
tude, those arbitrarily assumed lines
running on acrs of great circles from
Pole to Pole. passes through Green
witch, England. East and west from
this point distance Is measured IN
degrees of longitude. Every Id de-
grees of longitude represents one
hour of time change. These 10 de-
gree lines are called principal nerd
ians and thus the seventy-iltth
meridian which passes through
Philadelphia is called the fifth prln-
cipal meridian.
@. How long Is a check o
A. The time limit on checks Diff
fers in the various states. In the Dis
trict of Columbia a check 10 Sood
for three years. -
@. How many cities IN inc
United States operates Piggy Wig
Civ stores?-C. F. NJ.
A. AL the pTeStIlL llhlS liz
pany is operating in twenty-five TO
thirty cities. 49,,
@. In what section of the United
States are the farms most prosper
Gus p. M. w.
A. The National Grange says that
this year the cotton belt is by Tar
the most prosperous agricultural sec
ton of the country. Wool and cat
tie industries rank next to cotton
while wheat is feeling a considerable
depression.
@. Who suggested that a five
pointed star be used on u hagE-
c.. M.
A. Betsy Ross, who made the hrst
flag. offered he suggestion that hVe-
pointed stars be used in the design
| instead of six-pointed ones. -,
@. Who first had the title OF
| Prime Minister of England?-E. M.
A. The title of Prime Minister in
| England was first used of Sir ROB
ert Walpole, who was in office from
1921 to 1742. By this time, min
listers were being chosen from one
political party. and they had begun
to act together so that they obtain
ed the name of the ministry. Their
leader was then called the Premier
or Prime Minister. This title was
not recognized by law until 1905.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
RAILWAY AVENUE ROUTE

The suggestion of Mayor Neuberg'
Of Woodbridge, that Railway avenue
be put in condition to serve as a re-
lief route for st. Georges road be-
tween Woodbridge and Railway Is a
good one. Railway avenue is now
permanently paved as far as Free
man street, then there is a stretch
of the old Telford macadam for
about two miles to the Union county
line where there is an excellent con
crete pavement. At comparatively
little expense this highway could be
put in first class condition and be-
come of the utmost importance In
taking care of the traffic to and from
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
Home HaSardS
Care of Your Eyes
BY WINIFISED HATHAWAY
Secretary, National Committee for
n..n.nntinL Of

~ ~
Prevention of Blindness
Beware the common towel in
your home!
If Pa and Ma and Big Brother
from the shop and Sister home
from school and Little Johnny all
use the same towel, look out!
School children, factory workers
and people using household things
in common often catch diseases
from each other. Many people have
an eye disease and do not know 1t,
as some diseases are not easily rec
ognized In the early stages.
The best way to keep from catch
ing an eye disease is to keep from
touching the eyes with soiled hands,
towels and face cloths. Roller tow
els, especially, are dangerous.
Give each member of the family
individual towels. Let Jacks towel
have a blue border and James a
pink, or put their initials in the cor
ner. But whatever you do, don't let
them all use the same towel.
Trachoma, a communicable and
destructive eye disease, often is
passed to every member of a family
through use of the common towel.
At first, there may be but little
pain with trachoma, only a feeling
as though something were under
the lid, scratching the eye. The eye
waters and gets a little red.
II promptly and properly treated
at this stage the disease may be
cured. But if neglected, liberation
follows and may cause total blind
ness.
REMEMBER: Accidents to the
eyes constitute the greatest single
cause of blindness in the United
States. Take care of your eyes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
BRIDGE CONTRACT

At last 1t looks as if something
definite was going to be done toward
getting n new bridge across the
Rarltan river. For several years the
matter has been hanging fire for one
reason or another, but with the
awarding of the contract by the
State Highway Commission on Tues
day there is every reason n believe
that the location up the river will
take on a busy appearance before
very long.
Actual construction work is not
likely to begin before next spring,
but the contractors will have all
winter to get their materials on the
ground, their workshops built and
preliminarles out of the way. BY
this time next year there ought to be
something to show in the way of a
bridge.
The contract price is nearly four
million dollars. 1t is evident that it
is going to be quite a bridge. The
federal government will share in the
cost. That it will be a modern struc-
ture in every sense of the word goes
without saying, and 1t has got to be
built in q way to take care of a vast
amount of traffic.
The fact that it is going to cost so
much, that it is to span the largest
river wholly within the state of New
Jersey, that it is almost in the center
of the state connecting North and
| South Jersey, and that it Is on the
most heavily Travelled highway in the
state, makes it an ideal structure to
be dedicated as a memorial to the
| New Jersey boys who fought in the
World War. Since the Evening
News advanced the idea it has been
endorsed by a great many organiza-
| tons, and the State Highway Com
mission is much in favor of such a
project.
To make 1t a state memorial 1t
would be necessary for the legisla-
ture to act, appropriating sufficient
funds to beautify the bridge and
make it worthy of the purpose pro-
posed. With nearly four million
dollars already invested in making
1t a permanent structure, 1t would
seem ideal for the legislature to take
the bridge thus planned as a begin
ming, and add the necessary embel-
lishments to carry out the memorial
idea.
If New Jersey ever intends to
erect a memorial to her sons who
fought in the World War, and she
is pledged to do so, it would seem as
II this was the opportune time. There
Is nothing handsomer than a bridge
for a memorial, and this will be a
bridge that will be seen and used
by many thousands of people every
year.
1t is a common thing TO erect
bridges as memorials in Europe.
There are many beautiful structures
spanning the numerous rivers In
other countries in honor of different
heroes. Some OF thn states here in
the United States have adopted the
bridge idea as a state memorial.
New Jersey could not find a more
ideal way of honoring her sons.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
Health Talks
DEFFCTIVE

BY far the largest number OF
cases in defective hearing result
from the conditions brought about
by Inflammation of the mucous
membrane of the nose and pharynx.
Adenoid in the nasopharynx is an
other chief cause. Especially is this
true in the time of childhood and
youth.
Parents are advised not to over
lcok that little ailment in their chill
dren. It may result from acute
rhinitis, in which the ears are often
affected and just as often wholly
neglected. Other contributing cause
are influenza, measles and typhoid
fever. and such constitutional dis
eases as rheumatism, govt and
syphilis.
Prevention is our only hope. The
real tragedy zones when the local
aural structures have yielded to
these different influences, and have
undergone distinct pathological
changes. Then little or no help can
avail. Ear drops, nasal douches
electric vibrations or even Yellow
Mountain r%attlesnake oil will not
avail.
Here is where a health examine
ton, twice a year or even once,
could save a child from lifelong
trouble.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
After a little time Anderton spoke:

After q little time Anderton spoke:
Seems a long time since we three
men foregathered at Oxford
YES" agreed Ainley, apparently
relieved at the change of subject.
"A good bit of water has gone down
the Isis since then"
"And all the circumstances CON
sidered it is rather a coincidence that
we three should meet like this in
the wilderness"
at certainly is dramatic" adj
mitted Ainley. "Quite a Drury Lane
drama"
More so than you know, Ainley,"
answered Anderton quickly. "Stane,.
let Ainley have a look at hat piece
of paper you carry about with you"
A moment later Stane had opened
the oilskin packet, and was unfold
ing the sheet of note-paper. Ainley
watched him in a~mazeinent, and
then as Stane held the paper to-
wards him, and he bent over it, n
look of CONSERVATION came on his
face, and a quick oath broke from
his lips.
where did you find that paper,
Stane?' said the policeman brusque-
ly.
In a copy or Jowetts Plato which
Ainley had borrowed from me, and
which he returned to my scout after
I was arrested"
TITS a barefaced liei A plot!"
cried Ainley. I'm surprised at you
Anderton-a representative of the
law too-lending yourself to such an
absurd charge. You ought to know
better"
81 know more than you think,
Ainley. You remember Jarlock who
was in u set-2"
"~Jarlockl' The name broke from
Ainley in a tone of CONSERVATION.
eyes, Jarlock! A good fellow, lar
lock. A friend who could forgive a
friend his faults. who indeed could
on occasion overlook a crime when
he thought 1t was the crime of a
hard-pressed man."
Continued in our next issue)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
Winter Conghs ana COLDS

With the changeable weather
which we have at this season of The
year coughs and colds are very
prevalent. Be prepared for them.
Have a bottle of FOLEY'S HONEY
AND TAR COMPOUND handy. and
with the first sign of a cough or
cold take a dose and prevent a SER
lous aflment. FOLEY'S HONEY
AND TAR COMPOUND has heen the
standard family cough remedy for
owe 80 years, bringing-prompt relief
and when once used you will never
be without it. Sold everywhere
Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
Asked and ADSg0ered

Any leader can get the answer 10
anv question by writing The Perth
Amhoy Evening News Information
Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin. Direc-
tor. Washington. d. C. This offer
applies strictly to information. The
ni1rean will not attempt to a wer
medicinal and financial troubles. u
does not attempt to settle domestic
troubles. nor to undertake exhaus-
tive research on any subject. Write
your question plainly and briefly.
Give full name and address and en-
close two cents in stamps for return
postage. All replies are sent direct
to the inquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
qGY:59O
roDAY,s BIBLE THOUGHT

WHY MOTTO We simple, under
stand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of
IN understanding heart.-Proverbs
8:5,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13
Pert Paragraphs

One-half the world doesn't know
why the other half fights.
They are opening Tut's tomb in
Egypt. B~ootleggers viii claim that
is where they got it.
Poland has cut down government
expenses to even less than twice the
amount they should be.
Mustapha Renal continues to
reign in Turkey. Old-times say 1t
is the hardest reign in years.
So many things + happening in
Russia a plan to make the days a
few hours longer is needed.
General Metaxes' plans met with
failure in Greece, but general high
taxes prevail in America.
Austria is doing nicely, consider
Ing her bad environment.
Switzerland continues the home of
ing. Wants to know If the world
present is watching France.
Holland may loose her biggest
cheese. He wants to go back and
be kaiser of Germany again.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13

The Associated Press is exclusively en-
titled to the Use for publication Of all news
dispatches credited to It ar not otherwise
credited to this paper and also the local
news published herein.
The Evening News is also a member of
the American Newspa per Publishers As
ISOLATION and the Audit Bureau of Circ1-
1atien.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13

The Evening News is always glad to re-
ceiye communication from its readers but
letters Intended for publication must be
by the name and address of the writer. II
requested the name will not be published
unless personalit es are in1ulged In.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13

Cz~echoslovakia still has her indie
pendence, but she continues getting
harder to pronounce.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13

Cumana, Venezuela. is the oldest
English town on the South American
mainland,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13

Switzerland continues the home of
ing. Wants to know If the world
present is watching France.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13

General Metaxes' plans met with
failure in Greece, but general high
taxes prevail In America.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13

Holland may loose her biggest
cheese. He wants to go back and
be kaiser of Germany again.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13

Austria is doing nicely, consider
ing her bad environment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13

One-half the world doesn't know
why the other half fights.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13

Mustapha Renal continues TO
reign in Turkey. Old-times say 1t
is the hardest reign in years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13

So many things are happening in
Russia a plan to make the days a
few hours longer is needed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13

Poland has cut down government
expenses to even less than twice the
amount they should be.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-13

They are opening Tut's tomb in
Egypt. Bootleggers will claim that
is where they got 1t.
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A Chip of the Old Block

What You need is car" said
Salesman MoGurlS. ito take ride
when you've finished your work.
After dinner on Sunday you can
60 for a spin across valleys and
hills to roadside inn." be-
lieved what he said and bought q
machine, but then something hap
pened which hadn't foreseen;
for my son took the car across
valley and hills, while stayed At
home and settled the bills.