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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Missing Man Is Found

NEW YORK, Nov. 7-D1strlct AT
torney Dodd Of Brooklyn today
announced that a grand jury inves-
tigation would be made of all the
circumstances surrounding the dis
appearance on Sunday of Richard
DieteFs, night telephone operator at
the Crescent Athletic Club in
Brooklyn, who was being held by
W~oonsocket R. l., police pending
action by the New Yor kauthorities.
Dieters disappeared Sunday after
leaving his hat ana coat on Manhat-
tan bridge. This led to the belief
that he had committed suicide. He
was found late yesterday in Woon-
socket and was held.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
VEIL CATCHES FIRE

What came mean being a tragic
ending to the celebration hat is now
drawing to a close al st. Peters
church occurred last night at the
end of the pageant when the veil be-
ing worn by Miss Gertrude Martin
who represented one of the colonial
churches, caught fire from a candle
that was held by another n of the
girls In the pageant. 1t blazed Ut
quickly and singed the back of Miss
Martins neck. but the quick work of
Miss Elizabeth Cox, who was also
participating in the event, put out
the fire before anything serious hap
pened.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
soutb River Election

SOUTH RIVER, Nov. 7:-William
A1lgair, who was %runnin for reelec-
ton on the Democratic ticket for
mayor of the borough, came through
yesterday with a sweeping majority
of $50 over his opponent, James
Black, Republican.
.Allgair carried every poll by a
large margin and Melted a total of
1852 votes, while Black received 502
votes in the three polls. At the first
poll Allgair received 42S, in the sec
ond S29 and in the third 495. Black
was given 1877 votes in the first poll,
ITO in the second and 1916 in the
third.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
odd relrows PLAN ReceptIon

Odd Fellows of the four lodges OF
the order have arranged for a dance
and reception to be held Saturday
night, November "a, at Washington
hall. Charles Neary is the chairman
of the combined committee arrang-
ing for the event that will be for the
members of the four lodges and
their families. Invitations are being
SEN out to the heads of families and
everything for the affair is being
completed. The four lodges that are
arranging for the event r Law
renee No. So, Valhalla No. 275, Hor-
net Encampment No. 60 and Violet
Rebekah Lodge No. Sc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
AQUEHONGA LADIES TO
ENTERTAIN VISITORS

TOTTENVILLE, Nov. 1.-THE
ladies bowling team of the Aque-
honga Athletic Club will entertain
the members of the ladies bowling
team Of the Pakapoucha Club of
Jersey City at the clubhouse tonight.
There win be a match game between
the first team OF the two ladies or
CARNATIONS and some high scores are
expected to be seen on the board. As
this is ladies night at the clubhouse
refreshments will be served the visit
ing team following the games rolled
The Ladies Auxiliary of the club is
planning for an overall party at the
clubhouse on Thanksgiving eve.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Re-forestipr Move NIode

offer by the Forestry Division of the
State Department of Conservation
and Development to furnish seed
lings of desirable tree species at re-
duced prices for forest planting, has
been taken ZIP by many people inter-
ested in ~re-foresting land, it was an
nounced today. Orders for several
hundred thousand of such trees have
been received.
The department has arranged with
nurseries to furnish pine and spruce
seedlings at from $50 to $3.50 a
thousand. The orders will be deliv-
less than 1000 trees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
To Give Sacred Concert

will be given in the Danish M. Il.
church in jefferson street. Mrs.
Gerlufsen, a dramatic soprano, of
Metuchen, will entertain with vocal
selections. The boy scout orches-
ira under the direction of G. H.
Kalquist will play several selections.
A cell soloist from New York will
also be present to entertain. C. H.
Kalquist who is a viollnist of great
ability will give a solo. The balance
of the program win include a ladies
quartet, a male quartet and duet
and choir anthem. A silver offering
will be taken.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
That Maftered Not

The Junior partner was interview
ing a very pretty girl who had ap-
piled for a position. The senior
partner came in, and after inspect
ing the vision, called his partner
aside and whispered, I'D hire her."
II have" replied the junior part
ner.
"Well. can she take dictation?"
asked the elder member of the firm .
"We'n find that out later" replied
the junior partner. II didn't want
any obstacles to crop up,"-Louis-
vile Courier Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Aslnd Enrhes 10 Omit

WASHINGTON, Nov. president
Harding called for the resignation of
Charles r. Forbes as director of the
Veterans Bureau as a result of the
Perryville, Maryland. surplus supply
sale transaction. Brigadier General
Charles E. Sawyer, personal friend
and physician to the late executive,
testified today before the senate vet
erans' COMMITTEES
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
State Foresters to Meet

TRENTON, Nov. 7-Governor Sill
ger has appointed State Forester C.
P. WILDER to represent New Jersey
at the fourth annual meeting of the
Association of State Foresters which
meets at Harrisburg, Pa, November
10 to Is. The meeting will be at
tended by foresters from all over
the United States, it is announced.
Mr.. WILDER is scheduled to speak
to the gathering upon "How to Rate
Forest Protection and Forest Prop
aganda.n
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
1n,possible n Negot,ate

COBLENZ, Germany, Nov. THE
Belgian high commission replying to
the protest of Joseph Matthes
against the part taken by the Bel
CLAN military in compelling the sep
aratists to evacuate the buildings
they had captured at Aix-la-Crapelle
last week, says it is impossible to
negotiate with the Rhieland re-
public as that regime has never been
recognized either as a de jure or a
de facto government. The Belgian
action at AK, the reply says, was
entirely legal as the first duty of the
Belgian Rhineland forces is to sup
press violence.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Camden Tlection ResuIts

CAMDEN, Nov. 7:-Unoff1cial re-
turns today indicated election of Ell
bert S. Woodruff, Republican of
Merchantville, for state senator,
over Robert A. Irving, of Haddon-
field, by a majority of 4.10S. Irving
was on the non-partisan ticket.
The Republican assembly ticket
was elected by majorities ranging
from 2,310 to 1855.
Mayor Thomas w. Jack, of Col
lingswood, Republican, was elected
sheriff by S22.
Vincent L. Del Duca, Republican,
was elected coroner by a majority OF
400 over Robert Schroeder.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Perth Amboy
Personal M enti0n

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Bockius, of Water street,
at the City Hospital Monday. Mrs.
Bockius was formerly Miss Ruth
Pratt.
Mrs. Thomas J.. Smith and Miss
Z Mary Smith, OF Madison avenue,
we're the~guests Of relatives in
Brooklyn yesterday
Harold BRIGGS, of Market street,
Witnessed the Rutgers-West Virginia
game at the Polo Grounds yesterday.
Richard Bartholomew, of Rector
street, witnessed the Rutgers-W West
Virginia game at the Polo Grounds
yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Plan Gard Party

Three new names, Miss Anna
Ryan, Mrs. Martin Noonan and Mrs.
i. Forroat have been added to the
committee in charge of the regular
weekly card party, which will be
held in st. Mary's lyceum in Fayette
street tomorrow night. Bridge, five
hundred euchre, pinochle and the
peanut jab will be the games in
play. Most attractive prizes will be
awarded. Mrs. Richard Stack is
ehnirman of arrangements.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Robbery at Carteret

CARTERET, Nov. IA thief
early this morning forced his en-
trance through a window into the
garage of Councilman Charles A.
Phillips, of Locust street, and stole
the bicycle of their son Allan. Young
Phillips used the cycle as a IA of
communication between here and Eliza
beth where he attended the high
school. The police were notified.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Vote nn Amendments

NEW YORK, Nov. acknowledges
returns of New York City's vote on
the constitutional amendment at yes
terday's election today showed that
the amendment to legalize the bonus
of 4 5000 900 for ex-service men
was carried by a big margin, but
that the amendment to permit the
use of part of the state forest pre-
serve for the development of water
power was defeated decisively.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
PLAN KIansman's Trial

ATLANTA, Ga, Nov. 7:-It the
necessary arrangements can be COM
pleted Philip E. Fox, publicity chief
for the Ku Klux Khan, will be pla ed
on trial next week for the murder
of Captain w. S. Coburn, attorney
for the Simmons faction of the or
%ganization, according to announce
ment today by Solicitor General John
A. Boykin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Largest Light House

CHRISTIANA.-The largest light
house hitherto erected along the
Norwegian coast was used for the
first time October /.
The lighthouse. which is of con-
crete and is $50 feet high, has been
built on Sletringoen near Titran on
the west coast. The main lantern
has an intensity of 100000 normal
candle power and flashes two beams
in quick succession every fifteen
seconds. A supplementary light H.
Eliminates some dangerous rocks In
the vicinity. In foggy weather O
powerful siren will give the neces-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07

BALTIMORE. Md, Nov. 7:-With
21O precincts missing out of 1,115 in
the state, Governor Albert C. Richie
this morning had a majority of Al
213 over Attorney General Alexander
Armstrong, the governors opponent
for reelection. The vote was Ritch-
lie 1861 Armstrong 94,90S. Mr..
Ritchie's associates on the state
ticket were carried along with him
They are w. S. Gordy, Jr. for comp
troller; Thomas II. Robinson, at
torney general, and James A. Young,
clerk of the court of appeals.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
ELKs TO DANCE

The local lodge of Elks will hold
their third dance of a series in the
Eiks' building, in Madison avenue,
saturday night. William Seiboth's
orchestral will furnish the music fol-
the dancing. Many unique features
are being arranged by the committee
4 charge. Frank Seiboth is chair
an of arrangements and is assisted
chales Sykes. George st. An
ssy, Harry Ford and Nanny Alt
Members and their friends are
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Circle Meets at
Miss HoSpador's

The +. G. Circle held their regu-
lar meeting at the home OF MISS
Jessie Hospador in Lawrie street.
Friday night. The next meeting VIII
be held at the home of Miss L.
Gregory in Neville street. All mem-
.bers are urged to bring in the names
Of any girl wishing to join the club
at this meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Guard Against Fires

TRENTON, Nov. 7:-All fire
wardens of the State Forest Fir,
Service have been instructed to G..
ercise extra vigilance during tbs
hunting season which opens Novem-
Der 10, the State Department of Con-
servation and Development an
nounced today. In issuing his orders
the state firewarGen called attention
to the fact that during the hunting
season the woodlands of New Jersey
are visited by a greater number of
people than at any other time and
that the forests are usually in a very
infiammable condition at this time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
rvnress Rearet For Attack

SOFIA, Nov. Tine BuIgarIaH
Ministerial Council in its note ac-
cepting the conditions of the Jugo-
slav ultimatum expresses profound
regret for the attack here last Fri
day on Colonel Krastitch, the Jugo-
slav military attache.
THE note says that the assault Is
an obstacle in the way of Bulgaria's
efforts to cultivate friendly rela-
with all her neighbors, especi-
ally Jugoslavia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Smith Sends CONGRATULATIONS

KEYPORT T, Nov. MAY
Thomas L, Smith of this boroue
defeated candidate for sheriff {
Monmouth county at $50 o'cloe
this morning sent the following tel.
gram to DR.. John H. Van Mater {
Atlantic Highlands, the SUGGEST
candidates:
Congratulations and my high
esteem.
"Mayor Thomas L. Smith"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Local Girl Bride

The wedding of Miss Betty Mich
aelson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Jacob Michaelson, Of Oak street and
Samuel Reiss, of New York, took
place in the Pennsylvania hotel. in
New York, Sunday afternoon at 3
O'Clock. Following the ceremony, a
reception was held for the immedi-
ate families. Mr.. and Mrs. Relss,
upon their return from their we'd
ding trip to Atlanta, Ca, will reside
In New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Ladies' Chorus
To Have Rehearsal

There will be a rehearsal OF the
Ladies' chorus, of the Woman's Club,
tomorrow afternoon at 3:45 o'clock,
in the auditorium of the public Ii
bfary. The rehearsal was originally
scheduled to be held tomorrow
morning at 10 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Plan concert December ii

The third annual concert of the
Scholom Aleichem school will be
held in the high school auditorium
on December IL. Noted talent has
been secured for the occasion and
committees will soon start working
throughout the city in order that
people may begin to obtain their tic
kets in advance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
OBITUARY
Mrs. Lnnrn DnnfeId

METUCHEN, Nov. 7:-Mrs. Laura
Dunheld, wife of John Dunneld,
died Wednesday, October "a at her
home in Delaware, N. j. Besides
her husband she is survived by a
son by q former marriage, Joseph
DeHart, of Easton and five grand
children.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
win FiIed for Probate

METUCHEN, Nov. THE will
OF Sarah E. Anderson, of Metuchen
has been entered for probate. A son
Harry, is named as executor and 8
number of requests are made. The
will was drawn October %, 1923, and
witnessed by Mary J. Anderson and
Edward Kramer
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
in Sipna

The excited citizen rushed into the
little bank and slapped a $50 bill
down upon the cashiers window
ledge.
''Gimme two cases." he cried.
"What?" asked the astonishec
cashier. "What? Two cases Of
what?"
Anything. I'll drink whatever Il
is. I saw a sign outside that said
per cent."-Wayside Tales.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Cotton Market Advances

NEW YORK, Nov. IA heavy
accumulation of buying orders over
the holiday, inspired by the big ad-
vance in prices on the New orleans
and Liverpool exchanges yesterday.
resulted in an advance of about 100
points in the local cotton market at
today's opening
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
Republican Congressman

NEW YORK, Nov. 7:-Benjamin
L. Fairchild, Republican, was elected
in the twenty-fourth congressional
district comprising parts of New
York City and Westchester County
yesterday, to fill the vacancy due to
the death of j. Vincent Ganly, Dem
Ocrat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-07
There,s a Dimerence

All, we'll, the modern girl may
know less about making bread, but
she knows more about making
dough.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Dolores star., 1923-11-02
WOMEN NEED SWAMP ROOT

Thousands of women have kidney and
bladder trouble and never suspect it.
Women's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result of kidney or bladder disease.
II the kidneys are not in a healthy con-
dition. they may cause the other organs
to become diseased.
Pain in the back, headache, loss of am
bition. nervousness, are often times symp-
toms OF kidney trouble.
Don't delay starting treatment. DR..
kilmer's Swamp-Root. a physicians pre-
scription, obtained at any drug store, may
be just the remedy needed to overcome
such conditions.
Get a medium or large size bottle i'm
mediately from any drug store.
However, if you wish first to test thi,
great preparation send ten cents to DIR.
Kilmcr & Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for a
sample bottle. When writing be sure and
mention this paper.-Advertisemen
The Dolores star., 1923-11-02
The Secret Adversary

THE prisoner, of course. Perhaps
you'd both come. In case she springs
on me- or anything. You see, we don't
know what mood she'll wake up in"
Sir James and Julius accompanied
/ her to the door.
where's the key1 oh, of course
I've got II myself"
She put 1t in the lock. and turned
II, then paused
"Supposing. after all, she's es-
| capedI" she murmured in a whisper
Plumb impossible" replied Julius
reassuringly.
But Sir James said nothing.
Tuppence drew a long breath and
entered. She heaved sigh of relief
us she saw that Mrs. Vandemeyer was
lying on the bed.
Good morning." she remarked
cheerfully. i've brought you some
tea"
Mrs. Vandemeyer did not reply. Tup-
pence put down the cup on the table
by the bed and went across to draw
up the blinds. When she turned, Mrs.
Nandemeyer still lay without a move
ment. With sudden fear clutching
ut her heart, Tuppence ran to the bed.
The hand she lifted was cold as ice
Mrs. Eandemeyer would never
speak now.
Her cry brought the others. very
few minutes suftlced. Mrs. Vnndemeyer
was dead-must have been dead some
hours. She had evidently died In her
sleep.
IT that isn't the cruelest luck"
cried Julius In despair
The lawyer was calmer. but there
was curious CLEAN in his eyes.
III II is luck" he replied.
You don't think-but, say, that's
plumb impossible-no one could have
got in"
NO" admitted the lawyer. 81 don't
see how they could And yet-she is
on the point Of betraying Mr.. Brown,
and-she dies. Is it only chance?"
But how"
Yes, how That is what we must
find out" He stood there silently,
gently stroking his chin. 1--WE must
find out" he said quietly, and Tup-
pence felt that If she was Mr.. Brown
she would not like the tone of those
simple words.
julius glance went to the window.
The windows open" he remarked.
"Do you think"
Tuppence shook her head.
The balcony only goes along as far
as the boudolr. We were there"
He might have slipped out" sug-
gested julius.
But Sir James interrupted him.
Mr.. Browns methods are not so
crude. In the meantime we must send
The Dolores star., 1923-11-02
BAR CLAY ROOFS IN JAPAN
Earthquake Causes Order orbiddins
Use of Heavy Materials for
House Coverings.

Inquiries for copper roofing to be
used in rebuilding the devastated Jap
anese cities have been made of the
Copper and Brass Research associa-
ton. 1t Is understood that these in
quiries are from sources representing
the Japanese government. Except for
modern American construction in
Tokyo and Yokohama, all houses were
rooted entirely with large, handmade
clay tile. These made very heavy
roof. which, when the earthquake tre-
mors first came, caused heavy casual
ties by falling on the fleeing people in
the streets, and by their weight
brought about complete collapse of
many houses which might otherwise
have resisted the earthquake shocks
1t Is understood that the japanese
government has already issued an or
der forbiddlng the use Of heavy roof
ing materials and Is endeavoring to
obtain roofing Of the llghtest possible
weight which is at the same time fire.
proof and earthquake proof.
The attention Of their experts has
been drawn to the possibilities of COP
per roofing, in view of its light weight
and fire-resisting qualities.
The Dolores star., 1923-11-02
jerome Bonaparte Left Bride

Jerome Bonaparte married Elizabeth
Patterson, daughter of William Pat.
terson. one of the leading citizens Of
Baltimore. The match was opposed
violently by Napoleon, Jcromes broth.
er, who was then first consul Of
France. says the Detroit News. Their
mother tried to aid Napoleon In his
effort to have jerome desert his wife.
Jerome refused to yield, and then Ma.
poleon asked Pope Plus VII to publish
d bull annulling the marriage. The
pope replied that after careful lnves
tigat!on he could find no grounds for
complying with the request of the en-
peror. Napoleon was furious and at
once instructed his imperial council OF
state to declare the marriage null and
void, which that body obedientIy pro.
ceeded to do.
In the meantime Jerome Bonaparte
and his wife went to Europe, but
Napoleon refused to see his brother.
Eventually Jerome yielded to the
stronger nature and shamefully de-
serted his bride.
The Dolores star., 1923-11-02

for a doctor, but before we do so is
there anything in this room that might
be of value to us?"
Hastily, the three searched. A
charred mass in the crate indicated
that Mrs. Vandemeyer had been burn
ing papers on the eve of her flight.
Nothing of Importance remained
though they searched the other rooms
as well.
There's that" said Tuppence sud
denly, pointing to a small, old-fash-
ioned safe let into the wall. ITS for
jewelry, l believe, but there might be
something else In IT."
The key was in the lock, and Julius
swung open the door, and searched in
side. He was some time over the task.
Well" said Tuppence impatiently.
There was pause before Julius an
swered, then he withdrew his head and
shut the door
Nothing" he said.
In five minutes brisk young doctor
arrived, hastily summoned He was
deferential to Sir James, whom he rec
ognlZed.
Heart failure, or possibly an over
dose of some sleeping draught." He
shifted. Rather an odor of choral in
the air."
Tuppence remembered the glass she
had upset. A new thought drove her
to the washstand. She found the little
bottle from which Mrs. vandemeyer
had poured few drops.
1t had been three parts full. Now
It was empty.
The Dolores star., 1923-11-02
Wrote "BIood" Bible

One of the most noted Bibles js tho
"biood' Bible, the work of Frederick
Won Trenk. Confined in chains by
frederick the Great. as punishment
Tor making love to the kings sister,
the Princess Amelia, Trenk inscribed
Two hundred blank pages in his Bible
WIN love sonhets in honor of the prIn
cess. every word being written In hi,
own blood.
The Dolores star., 1923-11-02
Knew From Experience.

Anxious Mamma-Willle is upstairs
,ry.ng with the toothache.
Practical Father-Take him around
% the dentists.
A. MI haven't any money.
z. F.-You won't need any money.
The toothache will stop before you
get there.-Boston Transcript.
The Dolores star., 1923-11-02
Iona EnouQh,

Mr.. Skinhint-The paper says skirts
are to be worn longer than ever.
Mrs. Skinnint-Well, you needn't be
figgerin' on me wcarin' mine any Ion
ger. I've worn il five years this comm
fall.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Dolores star., 1923-11-02
CHAPTER TX
A Consultation,

Nothing was more surprising and
bewildering to Tuppence than the ease
and simplicity with which everything
was arranged, owing to Sir James
skillful handling. The doctor accepted
quite readily the theory that Mrs. Van
The Dolores star., 1923-11-02
Something Left.

The Missionary-My erring brotbe,
have you been Christianizcd?
The Native-Not completely. Tber
have gobbled all my land, but I SIN,
have few clothes.--Indianano,
Journal
The Dolores star., 1923-11-02

stomach and starts the liver and
bowels acting without gripping. Con.
tains no narcotics or soothing drugs.
Say California" to your druggist and
avoid counterfeits Insist upon gen.
uine California Fig Syrup" which
contains ions-Advertlsement.
The Dolores star., 1923-11-02

Many n girl who believes that she Is
too good to do housework believes
that her mother isn't.
The Dolores star., 1923-11-02
MOTHER! GIVE SICK BABY
"CALIF0RNlA Fig SYRUP,
Harmless Laxative to Clean Live,
and Bowels Of Baby or Child

Even constipat-
ed. bilious. fever
ish, or sick, collie
Babies and Chill
dren love to take
genuine "Callfor-
MIA Fig Syrup"
No other laxative
regulates the ten
der little bowels
SO nicely. 1t,
- - Al
The Dolores star., 1923-11-02

Much of the Queerness affected by
Is cultivated.