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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-15
Of 1000
GALS. SEIZED
IN VIRGINIA
Federal Agents Take Record
Moonshine Plant Near Alex
andria-Three Arrests.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. Aug. 49,
Prohibition Agents Packard, King
Edwards, Edmonds and Paul, all
Of the Washington prohibition
squad, captured yesterday the larg'
est still that has ever been taken
In the vicinity Of Alexandria, in
Fairfax county. four miles from
Pohtck Church. The still It has been
estimated has a capacity OF 1000
gallons.
The still was captured while II
was being moved from enc loca'
ton to another. The officers also
seized approximately 100 gallons
Of liquor and quantities Of mash
at the old location and at the new
one.
Two trucks also were confiscated
The still was brought to Aiexan'
drta In the trucks. The coils OF
the still, which were nearly three
inches in diameter, made q load fol-
one OF the trucks.
]. A. johnson and Thomas Jones
white, and Richard Ogburn, col
ored. were arrested and are being
held.
Jacob Shaver, fifty-eight years
pI0B A&AS GktktCS DLLSCb1 nASo 'uDl
night at the Alexandria Hospital.
Shaver who 10 q coaler on the
Southern railway was hit by an
engine In the Southern yards yes.
terday morning and both Of his
feet were cut off. He was carried
to the hospital and was attended by
DR.. N. D, Delaney.
Sergeant Wilkinson, supervising
the Job Of emptying 500 gallons OF
evidence that has been collected in
prohibition raids in Alexandra was
moved to tears when a half gallon
jar slipped from his hands and
broke. The liquor, some Of ii
which has been in the cells in the
Alexandria police station for many
months, was full of the good old
pep, and spattered over the officers
as they opened it up. The odor
drew tears to the eyes of anyone
wLc got close enough to view the
proceedings.
we are making 1t hot for the
fishes in the Potomac" remarked
Officer DurreP as he helped Officer
Taylor in the midst Of the wreck
age.
The Kiwanis Club win hold its
regular weekly luncheon in the
Westminster building tomorrow al
1890 o'clock. Due to the heat
there will be no program other than
the music by the Krazy Kat
orchestra.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-08-15
Conference Expected
To Resume Efforts to
Find New Agreement

The first gesture Of the Coolidge
administration to end the apparent
deadlock existing between the anthra.
cite operators and miners in the
negotiation of a new wage scale
the calling of four representatives
from each Of the two warning groups
to meet with the United States Coal
Commission In New York thiaIafter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27
METUCHEN MAY
ELECT 4 WOMAN
Mrs. Otto F. Seggel Mentioned
as Democratic Candidate
for Council

METUCHEN, Aug. 27:-The Me-
tuchen borough council may have
in its midst in the fall a woman col
league il present indications are
realized. Mrs. Otto T.. Seggel, one
of the most active women of the
borough, vice-chairman of the Mid
dlesex County Democratic committee
and actively engaged in several
other political and civic organiza-
tions is being slated for a member
of the borough council on the Dem
ocratic ticket.
Since the name of Mrs. SeggeI has
been mentioned for that office con-
siderable agitation in her favor has
followed. Mrs. Seggel herself has
not announced whether she would
enter the race for any local office
although it seems to be the general
intimation that she would win the
office without opposition should she
become a candidate. When the To-
cal Democratic organization con-
venes tomorrow night at the Area
mum hall to elect the officers for the
ensuing year and discuss the tick
cts 1t is limited that Mrs. Seggel will
be urged to accept the nomination
for the council candidacy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27
CARNIVAL WILL
CLOSE TONIGHT
South Amboy Firemen'S
Event a SuCceSs-Danc-
ing Stands and Contests

SOUTH AMBOY, Aug. 27.-The
carnival being held by the Protec-
ton Engine Company, under the di-
rection of Forman Richard Ryan,
at the intersection of Washington
and Main streets, will be brought to
a close tonight.
Plenty of interest is being mani
tested in the guessing contests and
the firemen are adding to their al
ready large profits by these attrac-
tons. A one hundred pound bag
of sugar, donated by Benjamin
Stfasser, will be given to the per-
son who comes nearest guessing the
number of beans in a jar at his
store on Main street.
While dancing seems to be the
center attraction, especially among
the young folks, the blanket stand
and the fancy article booth has
created considerable interest among
the mothers and older folks who are
storing in for the cold months,
spark Plug is also making a ire
mendous hit at the carnival.
The crowds have been coming out
in great numbers and while the af-
fair has been a success so far, a big
crowd is expected tonight. The pro-
ceeds from this affair will add an
other up-to-date fire apparatus to
the city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27
SEARCH FOR KIDNAPPED CHILD
AT LONG ISLAND BABY FARM

NEW YORK, Aug. 81. - A baby
farm near Easthampton, Long Is
land, today was the center of the
tenth days search for three-months-
old Lillian Mckenzie, kidnapped
from her perambulator in front of a
West 18th street store.
Mrs. Mary E. Hamilton, a police
woman, led a party to the farm. Ac-
companying her were Miss Hennessy.
the Mckenzie baby's aunt, and Paul
Nessen.
Nessen, had told Mrs. Hamilton
that on Saturday while visiting the
farm to arrange for the care of his
own child, he noticed a child answer
ing the description of the Mckenzie
baby.
Description from Manning, w. Va,
convinced the police that a baby
found on a doorstep there was not
the missing child.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27
KEYP0RT

Thomas Burrowes. of West Brigh-
ton, S. L., was the guest of his bro
Their Horace S. Burrowes the latter
part of the week.
William A. Tilton was the guest of
his sister, Mrs. George Moshier, of
Newburgh, N. Y, over the week
End.
Louis Michaelson, Jr., announces
a dance to be held at the Yacht Club
on Friday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert j.. Temple
ton, of Flatbush, are visiting the for
mer's mother Mrs. John Temple
ton.
Mrs. Winfield Robinson and
daughter Henrietta have returned to
their home on Church street after
having spent a week'a at the Delaware
Water Gap, making the trip by mo-
tor.
The Ladies' Aid of Calvary NJ. E.
church will enjoy the annual picnic
to Asbury Park tomorrow going by
train, taking the 9:25 A. M. from
Matawan.
The annual bazar of the Keyport
Engine Company opened on Satur-
day afternoon at Beach Park and
will continue for the week. The com
mlttee IN charge 1nclud John NC
Donald. Judson S. Hopla and Will
liam Mason. The usual attractions
are to be found and special features
will be given each evening. Music
for dancing in the auditorium will be
furnished by an excellent orchestra
and the disposal of a coupe on the
share plan is creating enthusiasm.
The committee in charge plans to
hold the event until Labor Day when
the car will be disposed of and the
affair will conclude with many spec
ial attractions.
Mr.. and Mrs. w, s.. Wallace and
children Merrill and Stephanie were
visitors at Asbury Park on Friday.
Misses Helen Abrams and Grace
Brown, of New York, were weekend
visitors in the borough.
The regular meeting of the bor-
ough council will be held tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27
FIVE CHILDREN VICTIMS
OF TYPHOID; ONE is DEAD

WOODBRIDGE, Aug. 27:-Flor-
ence Mundy, twelve-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Mundy,
of Crab Beach road, died Saturday
in the Perth Amboy City Hospital
from typhoid fever. Two brothers,
Ralph and Thomas, and two sisters,
Henrietta and Cora, are also in the
hospital, victims of typhoid but their
condition was reported as being fav-
orable this morning.
All of the five children were
stricken last week. Their condition
was serious and the doctor ordered
their being taken to the hospital for
attention. Funeral services for Flor
ence will be held from the parents
home this afternoon. 1t is believed
that the children became the victims
of typhoid as the result of bathing
near Grab Beach, which is between
this place and Sewaren.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27
FIRE THREATENS
PART Of BLOCK
Early Morning Blaze in South
Amboy Brings Out all
Companies

SOUTH AMBOY, Aug. 27-The
old Scott building, located at the
corner Of Broadway and Henry
street. caught fire shortly after 4
O'Clock yesterday morning, and
brought members from all the fire
companies in the city TO the scene.
Quick work on the part of the fire.
men saved that section of the block.
The building has been vacant for
some time.
The property belongs to the Mil
dred A. kaufman estate of New
York city. The place has been ad-
vertised for sale because Of non
payment of taxes. Year after year
a lawyer representing the estate
would come to this city TO buy N
the property again. 1t is understood
that some law ENHANCEMENT makes
it impossible for the place to be
sold.
There is a number of old build
ings extending from Broadway on
Henry street to the New York and
Long Branch railroad.
The property has been pointed as
a fire n and it is understood
hat the fire wardens were asked to
look the place over with instructions
to make a report favoring the imme-
aldlC AdAAlB VI lAG DuliulHh. 1uE
almost unanimous opinion OF the
people of the city at this time. is for
the immediate removal of what is
left of the estate at this place.
While the firemen were making
efforts to subdue the blaze a comic
phase was added to the situation.
Several feet from the burning
building John Conway was making
frantic efforts to save the hundreds
of Sunday morning papers awaiting
transportation to Sayreville, South
River and other points. A great
crowd had gathered to watch the
1remen at work and several at
tempted to lend a helping hand 10
John. A large two wheel truck was
Communicated and the papers were
hustled aboard. Just as soon as the
last bundle was placed on the truck
it toppled over and the boys were
compelled to use their efforts all
over again. AS many times as the
truck was loaded. lust as many
times did it fall beneath its heavy
burden. It was necessary to press
into service more volunteers, whose
duty it was to hold the truck. About
the time the papers were loaded
and made safe the fire was declared
out, sc the boys turned to deposit
ing the papers where they were
in the beginning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27
IS
SERIOUSLY HURT
Metuchen Man Has Head In
iured When Struck by Au-
tomobile-ln Hospital

METUCHEN, Aug. S7-Isadore
Minick, n of the p%roprietors of the
United Cigar store and news agency
here, is in a critical condition al the
Muhlenberg hospital, .Plainhe/. as
the result of sustaining a fractured
skull when he was knocked down
by an automobile at IL o'clock yes
terday morning while making home
deliveries of the Sunday papers.
According to information furnishv
ed to the police Minick ran in the
path of the machine driven by
Charles GriSula, of Elizabethport. at
Essex avenue near Lake street. The
driver attempted to steer his car to
the other side of the street, but
struck Minick and crashed into a
tree smashing the car considerably.
DR.. c. A. Hofer gave Minick medi-
cal attention and took him to the
hospital. where an x-ray is to be
made to learn the exact state of the
injuries to his head. An operation
may be necessary it was said this
morning.
An hour before the accident Min
lex driving a a struck the machine
operated by Ernest Phillon of New
ark near Amboy avenue, a block
from the spot where the other acct
dent occurred. Pillon hailed Minick
to the police station charging
him with reckless driving. John
Lenster. a Hillside avenue boy as
sisting Minick in the distribution of
the papers was also slightly iniur-
ed. Grigula suffered two broken
ribs, but refused medical attention.
In his car were his wife and his
two boys.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27
KEASBEY FIREMEN ENJOY
THEIR ANNUAL CLAMBAKE

KEASBEY, Aug. 27.-The annual
clambake of Protection Fire Com
pany No. 1. held yesterday at Pfeif-
Ifer's Hill, Was a great success. The
bake was catered by Patrick j.
Rocks, formerly of Perth Amboy and
the guests were exceptionally
pleaseN with the way the affair was
handled.
In a tug-of-war between the mar
ried and single men, the single men
come out the victors. Michael Far
sler and Bill Romer represented
the local firemen in a quot lnarch
with the Hopelawn firemen, who
were represented by Matthews and
Janjisko. The Keasbeyites won all
four games. The committee in
charge, consisted of William GIoff,
Joseph Damback, Andrew Ludwig,
Steven Lovas and Otto Schuster.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27

claimed the whole of the immense
territory. The Norwegians disputed
this.
Denmark sharply asserted her po-
sition last December by passing a
bill annexing Greenland. Norway
has never disputed Danish rights in
the west and southeast coasts, but
claims northeast Greenland where its
subjects conduct a certain amount of
trade.
The whole vast country only has
about 10000 Eskimo inhabitants and
there are about so trading settle
ments. consisting of a few houses
each from which there is exported
whale and seal oil, furs, eiderdown,
fish and a little copper.
But Greenland will always be in
teresting to the rest of the world be-
cause its principal product is ice
-bergs-the kind that caused the
Titanic disaster.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27
MORE INTEREST
IN So. AMBOY
First Ward Council Fight Will
Decide Makeup of
Board

SOUTH MMBOY, Aug. 27.-The
political situation in the city re
mains about the same as it has
been for the past several weeks, al
though followers of both parties
seem more keen to the situation that
confronts them this fall, than they
have been up until this time. While
this year is considered an off one,
still much depends locally on the
outcome of the election. The ma
jority of the big jobs of the city are
at stake this year, due to the fact
that Mayor Chase vetoed the ordi-
nances appointing them soon after
his advent into office.
This year the people will elect
representatives from the first and
fourth wards as well as a city clerk.
Since the fourth ward has always
stood staunch Republican, it is I'M
likely that this year will prove an
exception. The big fight will natur-
ally be centered in the first ward.
George r. Delaney, Democrat, will
terminate his first term as council
man. While much pressure has been
brought to bear, Mr.. Delaney is m
phatic in declaring he Is not seek
ing that office again.
Just who will represent the Demo-
Gratis is a question that is worrying
not a few politicians. If this ward is
lost to the Democrats, it means that
the Republicans gain control of the
council and those in office at this
time. holding over, will be removed.
No one seems particularly keen
about running for the office of coun-
Gilman on the Democratic ticket this
year. Several have been named,
but in each instance those named
would have nothing to do with the
Office.
Unless primary contests loom up,
the Tight for city clerk will be be-
tween the present office holder, Pet
er J. Soakley, Democrat, and j.
Frank Disbrow, Republican, at the
present time councilman from the
fourth ward. Both men are well
liked, and both have clean records
and the fight should be a close one.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27
MATAWAN PEOPLE HURT
WHEN CAR OVERTURNS

MATAWAN, Aug. 27:-Several
men and children. all Italians, were
cut and bruised, but not seriously in
cured when an automobile in which
they were riding turned over at the
intersection of Atlantic and Railroad
avenues yesterday at $50 o'clock,
The machine was driven by Joseph
Moccio Opitory, a local man. who
is now out on bail awaiting the ac-
ton of the grand jury ON the charge
of being a blackhand. Tie occupants
of the car were attended by DR.. C.
A. Gesswein and DIR. Willard Erwin.
The cause. for the overturnlng of
the car has not been ascertainei by
the police.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27
H0PELAWN

Mrs. Edwin O'Brien, of South
River, was the guest of Mrs. Clemens
Greciano on Friday.
Many members of the Hopelawn
fire company attended the bazaar
of the Woodbridge firemen on Sat
urday.
Miss Margaret McCabe was the
guest of friends in Perth Amboy
Friday.
The local firemen will be equipped
with regulation uniforms shortly.
Claud Lund, of Fords, visited
friends here yesterday.
John Hines will nov to Howart
street where he has rented a dwell
ing.
Hans Smith, of Fords, visited rela-
tives here Thursday.
Louis Hansen, of Fords. was en-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27
CARTERET OPEN AIR FAIR
TO OPEN MONDAY, SEPT. 10

CARTERET, Aug. 27.-As the new
~paroehial school building of st. Jo-
seph's Catholic church is nearing
completion, all the organizations of
the parish are working together to
make the open air fair to be held
on the church lawn for five days be-
ginning September 10, a financial
success The entire proceeds of the
fair are to help pay the cost of the
school building as it is the aim of
the church folk in the borough to
own it free from any obligations.
The parochial school will be n of
the most modern buildings in the
borough. Besides the school it will
house the sisters home. Large
funds have already been secured
from various events.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27
GreenIand's Chief Product. An Ice
burg-and a Young Lady "Citizen."
BY NFA SERVICE

bI NEA
GENEVA huge cake of ice
will probably come up before the
League of Nations for discussion.
1t won't be brought into the coun-
ell chamber as Exhibit A, because
it's too large. Fact is. it's one-quar-
ter the size of the United States! It's
as big as Mexico. It's over one thou
sand miles long and 700 miles broad.
Being so frigid. 1t has caused a cool
ness between Denmark and Norway.
Its name is Greenland.
There is not much danger of the
two countries going to war over
Greenland, but for some time now
they had their press and their par
liaments have been making faces at
each other.
Greenland was discovered as long
ago as the 10th century by Eric the
Red, a Norsman who planted a col
ony there. Then Greenland was cut
off from all intercourse with Europe
by frozen When white men
once more came there in 1885 no
trace was found of the Europeans.
In modern times such government
as has been known there, has been
carried on by the Royal Greenland
Trade Board at Copenhagen, assist
ed by local Greenland councils con-
sisting of the natives. The Danes
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27
CARTERET CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE TO GET DATA


CARTERET, Aug. 27-New i'm
petus is being put into affairs of
the borough by the Carteret Cham
Der of Commerce in an announce
ment made public this morning by
Maxwell Sosin, it's secretary. The
Chamber of Commerce will meet
shortly to discuss the future indus
trial possibilities of the town and
secure tentative data for manufacture
ers who are planning to locate in
this territory. Ire organization, ac-
cording to Mr.. Sosin has received
in recent weeks a series of inquiries
regarding plant locations and when
the body meets early in September it
proposes to issue comprehensive
data in this direction. The Cham
Der of Commerce will also take an
interest in the proposed borough
hall which matter has been given
considerable attention by the bor-
ough council.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27
COUNCIL STATES BEING
PREPARED At CARTERET

CARTERET. Aug. 27:-The states
for the local Republican and Demo-
cratic tickets are expected to be
made public tomorrow. The Repub-
'lican organization meets tonight for
the purpose of deciding on its an
didates for the council posts. The
Democratic organization is also ex-
pected to make known it's choice
tomorrow. The general forecast is
as follows: Frank Andres, Repub-
.lican for reelection and Samuel
Harrison, Republican, a newcomer,
to local voters. On the Democratic
ticket William J.. Lawlor, a former
councilman will likely be a candi-
date.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27

tertained by friends here Friday.
Thomas Reid, of Lea avenue, has
accepted a position in Newark.
Miss Katherine Donohue and
Frank Donohue were the guests al
the home of their sister Mrs. J. T..
Hines recently.
Alice, young daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Novak. of May street.
was christened at the Woodbridet
Hungarian church. Michael Petite
was the Godfather.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27

@. What words are inscribed over
the Alamo? A. G.. l..
A. "Thermopylae had it's mes
senger of defeat. The Alamo had
none.' This has reference to the
little band of 1873 men who were
massacred by the horde of the Mex
leans numbering about $500. AL
though death was inevitable the lit
tie band refused to surrender. For
ten days they held the Mexicans
back but were finally overcome in a
h~and-to-hand battle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27
SOUTH AMB0Y

Or. and Mrs. George Gundrum, Jr.,
motored to the home of relatives at
Newark yesterday.
Mrs. John Ryan has returned to
his city after enjoying a week in
Atlantic City.
A regular meeting of South Am
boy Lodge No. 1854, Loyal Order of
Moose, will be held in Welshes Hall
,onight at 8 o'clock.
Miss Anna Scully, of Springfield,
Mass, is visiting with her aunt, Miss
Margaret Scully.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27
Services For Bernard Roos

CARTERET. Aug. 27:-Funeral
services will be held this afternoon
for Bernard Ross, who died early
Saturday morning following a ling
ering illness. He is survived by a
wife. a daughter, Mrs. GoodchilS.
who made her home with her father
and a son Stanley. Mr.. Ross was
the owner of the small confectionery
store nea the borough hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27

More Capital for standard on
NEW YORK, Aug. IA specia
meeting OF stockholders of the Stan
dard Oil Company of New York ha
been called for September IL to vots
on a proposal to increase the capita
stock from $225, 00O. 900 to s235.o0p,
600, II was announced today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27

Believe it or not. Fosco King, a
Boston terrier owned by Mrs. w. II.
Kilbourne, Eagle Ridge, Ore, Graves
to catch fish. His greatest joy in life
is to land a rainbow as large as him
self. Sometimes the trout is larger
than Fosco. Then a battle royal en-
sues.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27

A tiny electric bulb which is auto
matically switched on when milady
opens her handbag, is a new fashion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27

Largest dead meat markets in
the world II the London Central
Markets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27

Cranberry culture is profitable in
Nova Scotia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-08-27

Oil output of California this year
will probably reach $50, 900, 900 bar
rels.
The Chilkoot post., 1923-11-30


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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-01-22
FRESHMEN LOSE TO
PO7LA7CH QUINTET
TEAM COACHED BY FORMER IDA
HO CAPTAIN AND STAR OUT
PLAYS YEARI1NG FIVE.

The Idaho yearlings lost their bas-
ketball tussle with the Potlatch Ath-
letic club at Potlatch, Saturday
night by the score of 81 to 20, after
what seemed an assured Idaho vic
tory. The first half ended with the
score hanging the Idaho way, Is to
IL, and the hopes Of the LUMBER mill
hOopers were beginning to fade.
The Moscow men, however, were un-
able to keep up the fast pace which
they had set for themselves, and were
overtaken by the more powerful Pot
latch team. Gradually they streng-
thened their lead, and the game ended
81 to 29, in favor of the Athletic
club players.
This was the second game played
by the Idaho freshmen last weekend,
the first Friday evening on the local
floor when they won from Spokane
University, 80 to Is. The Potlatch
five is being coached this year by
Rich Bullet Fox, captain Of the
championship Vandal team of last
year, and brother to the present lead
er of the Idaho quintet.