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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-23
PIainfIeId
Carded
Here Tomorrow p. M.

games have been played with the
Landings of New Brunswick, Rah-
way A. A., Carteret, Elizabeth
knights of Columbus and teams of
similar strength.
Last season the Maurer and Plain
field teams met twice, the local out
fit won the first 80 and lost the Sec
ond 5-4. 1t was impossible to ar
range the rubber game so tomor-
rows tilt may be considered as the
deciding contest of the series.
Manager Urbanski intends playing
on the Maurer field every Sunday
afternoon for the balance of the sea-
son. Tomorrow's game will start at
1870 o'clock. F..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-23
FORDS BASEBALL OUTFIT
IS WITHOUT BOOKING

Steve Anthony's Fords Field Club
baseball team is without a game for
Sunday afternoon and would like to
hear from any leading senior COM
bination in this section. The Fords
team plays travelling games only this
season.
Last Sunday the Fords nine hand
ed a lacing to the Menlo Park out
fit. Manager Anthony can be reach
ed by calling Perth Amboy 1874.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-23
SHERIDANS TO ENGAGE
POSSUM DIAMOND Nine

The Sheridan baseball team of
South Amboy will travel to Fords
tomorrow afternoon to engage in q
contest with the Postum nine OF
that place.
A truck will leave the f1rehouse al
South Amboy tomorrow afternoon al
1880 o'clock. Both teams will take
the field in usual fashion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-23
BASEBALL CLUB
ON METUCHEN FIELD

The Flyer baseball team of this
city will cross bats with the South
Ends of Metuchen on the latter's
field tomorrow afternoon. The game
will start at $3.50 o'clock.
The local players are requested
to be at the clubhouse at 1870 o.
clock. The Flyers have a number of
open dates.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-23
pasttime A. G. Re.organlze

The Pasttime balltossers have re-
organized for the present season and
like to hear from senior teams
in this vicinity. Chester Geneske.
SIS Elizabeth street, is manager. He
can be reached by calling 1155-M.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-23

the afternoon OF July 4.
The Dublin players and rooters
Will leave the clubhouse on upper
Smith street about 1880 o'clock to-
morrow afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-23
Landings Take 14th

The Landings Midgets added num-
Der fourteen to their list Of wins re-
Gently when they defeated the Pros
pect Stars by a 1917 score.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-23

Diamonds Shine Against Stars
The Diamond heavy juniors met
and defeated the All Star Juniors in
a twilight game on. Thursday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-23

YESTERDAYS RESULTS
National League
New York, 8; Boston, s.
Pittsburgh, 8: Cincinnati, ..
Chicago, 8; St. Louis, 2.
American Results
New York, 4; Boston, 2.
Washington, 8; Philadelphia, 2.
Only clubs scheduled.
International League
Buffalo, 10; Jersey City, 5.
Baltimore, 6; Syracuse, 2.
Rochester, 10; Reading, 6.
BALL GAMES TODAY
National League
Boston at New York.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn (2).
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh.
Chicago at St. Louis.
American League
New York at Boston.
Washington at Philadelphia.
Chicago at Detroit.
st. Louis at Cleveland.
International League
Toronto at Jersey City.
Buffalo at Newark.
Rochester at Baltimore.
Syracuse at Reading.
Rocky All Stars Win
The Rocky All Stars defeated tn
S,.nehfnA nina NJ this citv in a tigf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-06-23
.Rnckv AM Stars win

The Rocky All Stars defeated the
SUNSHINE nine Of this city in a tight
contest By a lads seoHa RscsnthB
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
SUGAR PRICES
BOOSTED HERE

Sugar prices advanced 20 cents
hundred pounds In Seattle Wed.
nssday morning. following rise In
the San Francisco raw sugar mar.
kei. The advance was made 10
wholesalers and viii reach consnm.
crs within short time. dealers
here declared. Tlre present whole.
sale price. including the rise. ia
1896 hundred pounds.
Many retail merchants who have
a large stock OF sugar on hand
which was bought at the old price
win not advance their rates TO con.
suniers. they declared Wednesday.
but will be forced in time as their
supply Ia exhausted TO charge the
new price,
A reputed shortage in the Cuban
crops Ia used by San Francisco Job
bcra in explaining the boost. The
earthquake In Japan. that Is said
TO have destroyed some OF the sugar
in that country. Is also said to have
caused the boost.
According TO local wholesalers the
market price in New York has been
steadily advancing and would prob.
ably continue to rise. The price has
advanced 80 cents hundred pounds
in New York since September 20.
according to the reports.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
NEAR BLOWS IN
DIVORCE CASE
Pastor and BurCkhardt Have
Hot Repartee

a sharp brush between Rev SD
ney II. Morgan. pastor Of st. Paul's
Episcopal church on Queen Anne
hill. and the defendant Frederick
Otto Bnrckhordt. enliyened rather
dull session OF the Burckhardt d.
yorco hearing Tuesday afternoon.
The clash, which for brief mo-
ment. threatened TO develop into
blows. occurred after the Rev. Nor
gan had left the witness stand. where
he testified az 10 the fitness Of the
mother 70 have custody and care o.
the child. Burckhardt approached
the minister with remark which
was resented. Words followed, but
the two we're separated.
Practically IN. entire day was used
by Attorney Edward II. chayelle in
putting character witnesses on the
stand 10 testify as TO the fitness OF
Mrs Louise Burckhardt 70 have Gus
tody OF i0.year old Frederick Otto.
Jr score OF such witnesses. prac-
tically all Of whom are neighbors Of
Mrs Burckhardt testified in her
favor.
Late Tuesday ]. c. Allison, ac
countant for the Alaska consoll.
dated canneries. took the stand
and testified that Burckhardt was
credited with s54.345l0 profits In
1919: 1874 in 1921. and with ap.
proHlmately 80 900 in 1922. Exam.
nation Of the books of the com
pany will consume the greater part
OF Wednesday. but 1t was believed
that the defense would open late In
the day. A sensation Is predicted.
An attempt by Attorney chavelle
TO put the 10.year.old son on the
stand Immediately after the noon
recess was blocked by Judge Hall,
who refused 10 permit tho boy 70
testify.
This trial will not proceed until
the boy Is taken from the court
room" Judge Hall said. HE should
be in school, not at divorce hear
ing"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
CAUSED
NAVAL WRECK
Mistake in Judgment, De-
CIareS Destroyer Captain

BAN DIEGO. Cal. Sept ga
psrccptible clearing OF tho issue as
20 what caused the wreck OF tho
seven destroyen of Point Argueilo
was noticeable today as the official
naval hearing progressed.
From testimony no far adduoed,
II Appears that the blame has been
localized between the navigating Of.
nceH OF the Inflated squadron and
tho men In tho Isolated tower OF
the Point ArBuello radio station.
The radio station men claim they
informed the fleet commander that
tho fleet was still north OF the
rocks. According 90 Captain Wat.
son. commander OF the squadron.
however. reverse bearing was re-
eeiyed from the station shortly b.
fore the crash which indicated shat
the boats were several miles south
Of the point. The station men deny
that this bearing was sent.
In response 10 IA direct question
from Admiral William Pratt. head
OF the inquiry board. Lieut. Com.
mandcr Donald II. Hunter. captain
OF tho Delphy. leader OF the
squadron. Haid that the wreck was
caused By an error In judgment and
oontubutory causes.
This error was that OF the uayl.
eating officers. who presumed on
the basis OF their own reckoningH,
taken from the speed OF tho propel.
lers. that the rocks had been
passed.
Il attribute tho disaster. more
than anything else. 10 the fact
that We got a northeriy get OF bear.
ings when wa had every reason 70
believe We were In aouthcrly set
and TO the fact that the Arguello
radio station IL a bllateral station. "
Hunter said.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
WOULD HANG
GOV. WALTON

WILMINGTON. Del. Sept. "a
II one drop OF Klansmons blood Is
spilled In Oklahoma today. Gov. Jack
Walton OF that state viii he hanged
before sunset. Tho Khan In Okiaho.
ma has done no harm: II has been
inw'abldinE, but We fear for the pos.
siblliiles OF today when the iegisia.
,ure meets in extra session there"
This siatomen, was mads - nr.
y. II Hawkins. Atlanta. CO.. In ad.
dressing 800 members OF whining.
tons provisional Khan. early today.
Hawkins Is Khan official who has
been organizing the order In Della.
ware. Orders mobillzing members of
tho order In Oklahoma have been is.
sued, he said. They have been armed
aud viii fight for their constitu.
tional rights" he added.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
WOMEN
STARTS ON PAGE 1

for all" the woman In charge
SING out
The Woman's Christian Tenn.
pcrnnce Union booth was a Moo.
ca OF activity Asked II their
work hadn't ended with the
passing OF the YOlstcad act, the
w, G. r. u. folks replied:
mo. the country isn't dry yet
Now we've got the law, II must
be enforced"
The United states viii be dry
In five. six. seven or ten years.
they estimated.
NOW the Lucy stone league"
explained the enllghtening lady
In charge OF the booth. lis an or.
Ranizatlon encouraging women
10 retain their maiden names
the Miss and all-after thoy are
married"
Tho enlightening lady's name
was Miss Ruth Hale.
Yes" she said, amusing cir.
cumstancea do sometimes bob
up when n married woman 70.
thins her Identity. For instance.
II seemed peculiar 10 some peo.
pie when my husband phoned
the hospital after our baby was
born and asked. How are Miss
Hale and the babyT
But there are now 10000 &C.
tive members OF our league. and
II " growing every day"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
MAN FALLS a
FLOORS, LIVES

John Edward. 81, washer,
who fell four stories at the Frye
hotel, Third ave. and Yesler way.
Tuesday afternoon. was found late
Tuesday night 10 be suffering more
seriously than was at first thought.
Edward sustained internal injuries
in addition to a dlsloeated elbow
and a broken bone in his left foot.
city hospital officials said. He will
recover, however.
Edward was wishing a window on
the fourth floor when his safety belt
broke. throwing him outward into
the alley. He struck heavily on the
alIey.way in crouehlng position.
He was taken to the hospital by
the police patrol wagon.
Edward lives at the National hotel
and was employed by a local window.
washing concern.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
N. Y. PAPERS
CARRYING ADS

NEW YORK, Sept 20. - New
York newspapers are carrying a
greatly Increased volume OF adver.
Using today, now that all have
reached the 16.pagc stage, as they
slowly recovered from the effects OF
the pressnrens strike. Some depart.
ment store advertising Is rcappear.
Ing. but some OF the larger stores
resorted TO unique measures TO nd.
yvrtIse their Merchandise.
One big department store mailed,
first class, to all customers on It's
books, full page ad telling OF It's
bargains md special sales. Another
sent 60.word telegram to It's Gus.
toners. Other stores covered the
side Of their delivery automobiles
with huge advertising signs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26

men Of greater or lesser degree liter.
ally have waxed fat off the nations
generosity.
Finance Minister Hilferding Said;
Almost the entire population OF
the occupied territories was support.
cd thru national funds. The people
now must comprehend what that
great expense means.
And tho matter did not end with
mere expense Of supporting the pop
ulation. We were forced TO provide
In ever.incrcasing measure actual
capital for tho territory.
There were no markets and no
sales. Factories only worked to ill
up their supplies and occupy en-.
ployes in some manner. without
really creating any wealth.
Workers had no income and Dc.
manded that wages and other costs
be borne by the government. Even
lawyers. doctors and artists claimed
their share OF governmental sup
port"
The westphalian Peoples Paper.
confirming the minister's state
ments. said:
"The lack OF conscience and NOR
atty grew SO rapidly after the Ruhr
invasion. that soon everybody knew
how to get large sums without ef.
fort.
Anyone who did not understand
how to iii his pockets was regarded
an an ass.
IF the documents showing tho
protexts for demanding Ruhr help
were opened, the people would be
disgusted at the revelations
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
Paroled Prisoner
On His Way North

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept. 26.--
While Northern California is listen.
Ing to denunciation and defense OF
the action of the state prison board
in parollng p. c. Valentine. the
youth was released today and start.
ed to the state OF Washington to
work In the lumber camps.
Valentine, son OF the former presl.
dent OF the wells.Fargo Express Co,
was serving sentence for running
over and injuring. with his auto.
mobile. n San Jose school teacher.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
"Dry Law" Pastor
Seeking Divorce

VANCOUVER, Wash. Sept, "a
The Rev. w. l.. Blessing. United
Brethren minister, who recently lost
his passionate here because OF his
declaration that the volstead act was
put over legislation. has lost his
wife Ms well.
In divorce complaint on file here
today the Rev. Blessing seeks re.
lease from the marital ties which
bind him TO Alma V. Blessing. They
were married in February. 1922. the
complaint sets forth, and she desert.
cd him in August OF tho same year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26

with moro than 800 armed guards.
men patrolling tho streets. battery
OF French 7b's ON duty. machine
guns commanding all strategic points
and score OF famous law enforce,
ment officers. headed boy buck"
Garrett, backing him up. the gov.
ornor believed no was master OF the
situation. Walton declared 10000
volunteers were ready TO spring 20
arms" n necessary TO help him In
his fight.
Assembly OF moro than two per.
sons near tho capitol was forbidden.
All civilians were warned by news.
papers 10 keep away from the yicin,
ny OF the capitol.
state house employees were on a
ono'day vacation, on orders OF the
sovernor, Only ono entrance TO the
capitol was unlocked. and heavy
guard OF troops blocked tho way TO
that door.
Persons reaching the capitol
grounds were forced 10 carry special
passes
"Rlngalde" seats were erected for
newspaper men with the ono definite
understanding and rcatriction-that
Of remaining stil.
As tho morning progressed all
Oklahoma City cleared lis decks and
prepared for war.
business houses were closed and
clerks dismissed for the day.
The capitol was surrounded by a
heavy Gordon OF troops. ordered by
Gov. Walton TO "shoot TO kin"
Tho clty's streets teomsd with
national guardsmen. special police.
gunmcn, federal state and private
detectives, bad mon," state repre-.
nentatives and senators and thou,
sands OF curious.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
SHERIFF
STARTS ON PAGE L

lery WIS operated and owned by
another man other than her hus.
band.
Sheriff starwleh, however. swore
out n warrant for Berry and was
searching the city for him wednes.
day.
Berry Joined the police depart.
ment In July. 1920. He was sus.
pended later for failing to capture
burglar. Berry resigned under
fire May Z. 1923. after the police
had raided a still Mt the same adj.
dress as the one found TO contain
the stills Tuesday night.
Investigation by Chief severyns
showed that Berry had had finan.
cial interest in the distillery and
that his wife had accepted bribes
from different people. according to
Severyns.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
Tells Story of
Being Elopped

MACON, Ga. Sept. 26,-The story
Of how he was kidnapped by band
Of men. chained 10 tree ana forged.
was related by II. A. Hartley yester.
day. tcstlfyins against DR.. c. A. Var
brough. alleged leader OF an organ.
lied flogging band.
Yorbrough directed the operations
Of the fiogsers when they seized him
In his bedroom and dragged him 10
a woods in tho country. where he
was beaten. the witness told the
court.
Yorbrough waB acquitted recently
OF riot charges, the outgrowth OF an.
other fiogging.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
KENNEDY ORDER
FORCES TRIAL (!
Alleged Liquor vioIator Is
Brought to Court

Manuel MocauEne. charged with
violating tho city iiauor ordinance.
was 10 bn tried in police court
Wednesday as tho result OF Corpora.
ton Counsel T. ]. l.. Kcnnedy'a 70.
cent ruling against bail forfeitures.
McCauzne was arrested September
II. BY patrolmen g. y. Douon and
A. A. Gray. lie forfeited BAH and
was released. Kcnnedy'A action
caused McCauEno 20 be placed on the
court docket. Tho action was taken
aa blow TO what WIS called the
immunity system" by which boot.
leEgcru escaped trial by posting bail
and being released.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
Miners Ravaging
Country for Food

PARIS. Sept. e2s.--Grave troubles
are expected in Crefeld, following
cessation OF passive resistance in
the Ruhr, the Mayence correHpond.
emit Of lie Journal telegraphed to.
day.
Groups Of miners, armed with
iron bars, arc Ranging the coun.
tryside for food. following lock.
out in the rninGB" the correspond.
cnt declared.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
GOMPERS
STARTS ON PAGE 4

night william Short president OF
the state Federation OF labor
spoke briefly as presiding officer
OF the meeting
0ompera had number OF con
forencea on Wednesday with local
labor union officials, Ito r. In "a.
oellont health ana retains the old
fighting spirit In spite OF hts rs
years
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
FRANCE WON'T
SEND ANSWER

PARIS. Sept. 2s.-Germanys OF.
fetal proclamation announcing the
end OF passive resistance in the Ruhr
win not draw any immediate reply
from France, semi-officlal state.
ment indicated today.
Premier PoIncare will await three
developments before even consider.
ing the German surrender. the state.
ment said:
1. Official notification OF the ces.
sation OF resistance.
2. Definite propositions from Ger.
many.
Q. Return to work OF the German
population Of the occupied areas.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
RESISTANCE
NOW AT END
Yielding in Ruhr
Officially Told by
Berlin Chiefs

BERLIN. Sept. s6.-Policc this
afternoon arrested a number OF
Uactionary leaders who appar.
enily were preparing coup
d'etat against the government.
following Chancellor Strrse.
mann's proclamation announcing
abandonment OF resistance Ia the
Ruhr.
simultaneously Munich dispatohe,
said a socialist newspaper there ha,
obtained and published secret mobll
isation orders OF the Bavarian Fas
cisu. calling FOR a general concen
tratlon OF the Fasolstl battle bands
for Thursday and Friday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
Revolt Attempt Fooled Germany Announces Complete Srende
HERE'S MORE ABOUT
OKLAHOMA TROUBLE
STARTS ON PAGE
STARTS ON PAGE /

capitol building that the representa-.
uNes would be allowed the freedom
OF halls and corridors. but would
not ho permitted 20 enter the sen.
ate chamber or the hall OF repre-.
seniatives.
Armed guards were patrollinE the
capitol grounds and all corridors OF
the building.
sentrics were posted at tho en-.
frances OF the chambers OF both
branches OF th0 legislature.
About 80 legislators strolled around
the capitol corridors az 1880. others
were straggllng in tho one unlocked
door.
From $50 60 200 suarlsmen
were on patrol aud sentry duty
around the capitol building. Ad.
ditional truck loads roared up
Ia the entrance every few min.
utes,
Tho han OF representatives was
locked and under armed guard. a
fact which did not seem 60 worry
the gathering representatives..
We'll get IN there when tho rest
or the assembly arrives" one OF
them said. Its our huilding--we
are the ous,cdiana Something will
happen at ~ O'clock"
Less thnn 40 OF the II legislators
who were claimed pledged 10 meet
az tho impeachment session were on
hand a few minutes before tho
meeting time.
They strolled about the corridors.
smoked vast amounts OF clgaretA
and 'kldded' tho armed guardsmen
who followed them.
Many officers Of the military we're
personal friends OF the enemy"
whose invasion they will resist at
noon.
Only the gunner on the gov.
ernor's payroll rs private do
tcctiyes were somber and silent.
These men, with guns strapped
outside their coats for quick
action, stood alone az intervals
turnout the corridors.
They were for the most part pie
turesque characters. former deputy
sheritfs or deputy sheritfs from ttFe
far counties; tall men. bronzsd and
narrow.eyed. Almost without ex.
eeption they wore the bruad-brimmed
hats Of the plains country.
Many OF them had the heavy mus.
taches which were as much part
OF the old-time gun experts as were
the "shootln' irons themselves
These men looked on with diaap.
prgval NJ the friendly banter be.
tween the Euardsmen and the recall
citrant legislators
Rolnforccments were being added
to both the gunrdsmcn and the state
detectives,
Ten guardsmen. armed with
rifles. were placed across the dou'
BILE doors leading 20 the hall OF
at ono minute 10
~. Just before tho invasion" was
10 start.
Adjutant General Baird Markham
assumed personal command Of this
guard.
With final flourish OF military
strength. walton redouhled the
guard around the state capitol. which
the legislators planned 70 march on
at noon; placed additional troops at
ntratNrrff rtolnta fhrtfntlf the city ard
ordered the police department to dis.
persa any crowds which might tend
10 ''lufiame'' the citizens.
The governor was confident there
wouldn't DO any bloodshed.
II could run them all into the
river with a toy gun" he said.
The governors camp was elated
by the action OF the federal admins
trntion in refusing 20 permit the use
OF tho government building for the
proposed meeting OF the legislature.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
Navy Approves of
Dirigible Flight

WASHINGTON. Sept. 2s.-The
navy department today approved
plans for the Fri flight 10 81.
Louis 10 attend the international
races there. The flight viii begin
the first favorable day after Sep
TENDER 49," II was announced.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26

Humanity Is so closely knit that
you cannot injurc your neighbor
without hurting yourself. But It
IL also so closely knit that you
cannot help one part without help.
ing the whole."--J. st. Loe
starchey, Editor OF The Spectator.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26

In 1922 Japan bought enough
lumber from Washington, Oregon
and British Columbia to FIJI las
vessels OF 100000 feet each. Elk.
ports increased from bo,672, 222 feet
In 1918 10 59o,92l .6S7 feet In 1922.
or a tenfold Increase In four years,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
Salvation Army
Leader Very Ill

OAKLAND, Cal, Sept. 26.-Com.
missioner Adam clifford, noted Sal.
walton Army leader. is critically III
in an Oakland hospital He is sui.
fering from nervous breakdown.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
Counsel for Ward
Concludes Defense

WHITE PLAINS. n. Y. Sept. 20.
Counsel for Walter s. Ward, on
trial for thp murder Of Clarence
Peters. rested SIS case without any
testimony when court convened TO.
day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-09-26
Home Grew
Starts ON Page d

Starts on Page u
toned dances where the dancers
moved their feet7
A dInosaur egg. 1O,O00.0O0 years
old, has been dug up In Asia.
How'd you like TO be around
when they bust IL open7
Hat and coat, II you want 10
go walking, Just hang on.
A. j. s.