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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1923-01-05
Call for Conferences

LONDON, Jan. 4.-(By The Asso.
ciated Press)-The Berlin corrcs-
pondent of the Central News saws
that he learns from a well informed
source that in accordance with &
request made br the British on We'd
nesday the UnN ed States government
intends to call an International con-
ference in Washington next week to
consider the reparations deadlock
The correspondent points out that
such a conference would come in
time to save the French from the
necessity OF taking separate action.
The British foreign Office this aft
ernoon denied that it had requested
the United States to cali an interna>
tional conference on reparations, as
reported by the Central News cor
respondent.
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Action by FreehoIders

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. 5.--Im-
mediate action in applying a remedy
to prevent the future flooding of
woodbridge by the overflo wing of
Hurds brook, was authorized by the
Board of Freeholders yesterday, and
a committee consisting of Free
holder Clarence M. Haight, County
Engineer Frederick c. Schneider and
Councilman William Hoy, are today
making an investigation of the
bridges and culverts preparatory to
the clearing out of the stream.
Treeholder Haight reported to the
board the flooded condition that has
existed during the past week, includ-
ing the flooding of cellars and water
Leovered roads that have been a
gserious hindrance to traffic. Mr..
PHaight suggested that as Congress
man Appleby had secured an ap-
from the federal govern
Dnent for dredging ths upper part
LOT Woodbridge creek, that steps be
(Continued on page 81
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Firing Not Resumed

SUMNER, Fla, Jan. 5.-FIrlng al
Rosewood, two miles from here,
where more than u score of negroes
were barricaded all night in a house
with hundreds of armed men besieg
ing them, ceased shortly before
dawn and had not been resumed at
s o'clock this morning. The inter-
mittent firing throughout the night
could be heard distinctly here.
The bodies of Andrews and Will
kerson were recovered shortly after
s O'Clock. Volunteers entered the
yard under the guns of the negroes
and removed them without being
fred upon. They were brought
here. Parties of armed men con-
tinued to pass through here early
today enroute 10 the scene.
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MANY KILLED
IN RACE RIOT
Entire Village In Florida
Wiped Out in Mob Dis
order, Is Report

OTTER CREEK, Fla, Jan. 5 (By
The Associated Press 1.-Two white
men. two negro women and one ne
gro man are known to be dead.
while it is believed there are many
casualties as a result of race trou-
5le last night and early today at
Rosewood, twelve miles from here.
With the exception of three
buildings, the entire village was
burned by a mob shortly after day
break according to available reports
hers.
A party of citizens Of Summer
went to Rosewood late last night to
investigate reports. Two negroes
sought in connection with an attack
upon a young white woman were
concealed there. Upon the approach
of the party the negroes without any
warning opened fire, killing outright
two persons and wounding four. one
probably fatally.
1t later developed twenty-one
heavily armed negroes were in the
house and citizens Immediately es-
tablished a Gordon around it and
opened fire with every conceivable
kind of firearm.
At 4 o'clock this morning, accord
ing to information here, the ammuni-
ton of the attackers became ex-
hausted and the departure of many
for fresh supplies gave the negroes
an opportunity to escape. Their de-
partures were discovered at daylight.
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Denial Is Issued

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-(Bv The
Associated Press )-Advices that the
American government, acting ON me
request Of Great Britain, would cal
an international conferences for ff1e
consideration OF the repara lions
question, met with the positive ana
authoritative statement today frnr1
ocflcials of the State Department.
that there is no truth to it,"
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CARD of THANKS

We wish to extend our sincere thanks
to all our relatives, friends and neighbors
for the kindness and sympathy shown US
In our recent bereavement of our beloved
daughter and sister, and for .he beautiful
floral tributes.
We also wish to thank Rev A. i. Krey-
ling for his comforting words, and Ole ~.
Olesen Undertaken, for satisfactory ser
vices rendered.
MR.. AND MRS. CHRIS KIsTRUP AND
FAMILY. 20740--1-S.fts
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BATTLE WITH BANDITS

SIOUX CITY. Iowa, Jan. 5-A
bandit and three officers were
wounded in fight between bank
robbers and officers at Maurice,
Iowa, near Sioux City. early this
morning. The bandits, who raided
the Sioux County bank, failed TO
get any loot The posse surprised
them while at work and opened fire,
a running battle following. The
bandits eScpaed.
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Approve Adont,oo

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. S.
Judge Peter F. DAILY in lie Or
phan's court this morning approves
the adoption of three year old John
]. Moreale by Mrs. Anna Hughes 81
Woodbridge, superintendent of the
Railway hospital. The baby has
lived with Mrs. Hughes. who is the
grandmother since its birth. The
father of the child resides in Nex-
York.
p, A. Hardware's White sale Begins
January 12th- 2o6ss--f-4-tfs
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Await New Attack

CEDAR KEY. Fla, Jan. 5.-(By
The Associated Press)-Two white
men are dead. three wounded, an un-
determined number of negroes are
dead and injured and a score or more
of negroes early today were barri-
caded in a house at Rosewood, ten
miles northeast of here with hum
dreds of armed white men waiting
for day light to attack the strong
hold.
The white men dead are: Henry
Andrews, superintendent of the
GUNNER Lumber Company's saw
mill at Otter creek, and Boly WIKI
erson of Sumner.
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Apnrora Acco,rntinrs

NEW BRUNSWICK. Jan. 81
Judge Peter F. Daily in the Orphans
court this morning approved the fol-
lowing accounts:
Alice Weber. administrator of the
estate OF Jacob Weber of Wood
bridge; receipts. $3.728.6S; disburse-
ments, s1,395.1S.
Angelo Spadafranco of Wood
bridge. guardian of francesca Spad-
afranco; receipts, S5e7.73: expen-
P, A. Hsrdware's White Sale Begins
January 12th. 2O6gs-I- l-tfs
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WASHINGTON,

WASHINGTON, Jan. THE
United States government has Al
ready done all it can do to 2oint
way to a solution of the repa "a sis,se
crisis, 1t was stated authoritafiye1v
TODAY. Secretary Hughes ssfgges-
tlon contained in his New Havar
speech, made in The friandliest srirI
1t was said, is before the French gov
ernment from which any action
take Up the financial connisstd
plan must come of necessity.
1t was made clear that the WASH
lngton government could not issu
any invitation for the creation 4
such a commission because contrd
of the reparations situation is not 4
American hands, but in those of TIL
allies. There is no disposition II
Washington, it was said, to seek
force the financial commission
any other plan upon the allies.
An administration spokesn1a'sr-.
made 1t plain that the American
government could go no further
than it has gone in the reparatiofls
situation. 1t was pointed out that
the allies even before the Paris
meeting of premiers assembled. had
been fully advised as to American
views and willingness to help
through the medium OF SecretaTs
Hughes speech recently at New
Haven.
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CLAIM AMERICA
CAN Do Nd MORE
. ON REPARAT|ONs
Foreign Relations Committee.
Seeks Opinion of Admins
tration on Commission
MOVE BY ROBINSON
MOVE BY RoBInsoH|
U. S. Not to Issue Any Invi-
tation for Formation of
Reparations Commission

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.-The sen
ate foreign relations COMMITTEES to-
day decided to secure the opinion
of the administration on the resolu-
tion of Senator Robinson, Democrat.
Arkansas, authorizing the Presi-
dent to appoint official American rep
resentatives on the reparations COM
mission, before proceeding further
with consideration of the measure.
Senator Lodge of Massachusetts,
Republican leader and COMMITTEES
chairman, was directed by the com
mlttee to confer with Secretary
Hughes of the State Department, re-
garding the Robinson proposal ana
also to obtain for the committee slf
of the departments available infor-
nation on the reparations negocia.
tions.
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WEATHER

SCloudy tonight;
Saturday unset
tied, followed by
csnow or rain; no
Schange in temp
Serature.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-17
On Road to BOneyard

Il have just finished a treatment
OF your wonderful remedy and can
say II has done wonders for me al
ready. For the past five years l have
been unable 10 eat any but the light
est food and that but sparingly. as
any food caused me 10 bloat with gas.
I was reduced to a skeleton OF ninety
pounds. and was on the road to the
boneyard. A friend in Birmingham
sent me a bottle Of Mayr's Wonder
full Remedy. which I took. and am
sure It will entirely cure me OF my
trouble. judging from what II
brought from me and the way feel"
It is a simule. harmless preparation
that removes the catarrhal mucus
from the intestinal tract and allays
the Inflammation which canuses prac-
tcally all stomach, liver and intes-
final ailments. including appendi-
citis. One dose will convince or
money refunded. ]. NJ. Eckerd and
druggists everywhere.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-17
At THE ALDINE.

Closing at the Aldine Theatre to-
night Is the bill featuring Newhoff
and Phelps. with their tuneful tales;
the, five Digicanes. with their spe-
cialties, and Noel Lester.
The first episode OF the Pearl
White serial, "Plunder," was also
shown at the theatre. This was in
addition 10 the regular photoplay
feature OF THE Unknown" with
Richard Talmadge.
The golf craze that holds the
country in It's grip Is literally satir-
lied in the comedy moments OF "A
Golf Proposal" which is the chief
act on the billing for the last three
days OF the week.
Mel Klee. the Joy boy, Is a black
face monologist, the first TO be seen
at the Aldlne for some weeks.
Another number on the same list
Is "Knickerbockers." as offered by
Francis and Hume. Il is a whole
some bit OF comedy, cleverly con-
celved. Fletcher and Pasquale are
Two Kings OF Jazz" who rag
with instruments and by voice.
The Jack Hedley Trio OF acrobats
is the last act on the program. Their
diversity OF feats is amazing. A spe-
cial dramatic picture Is the screen
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-17

william L. Finley. OF Oregon,
comes TO New York and on 20 Will
mlngton with wonderful screen
studies OF animal life in which hu-
NOR is the predominating element.
with added notes Of beauty and pa
thos.
A thousand laughs and ten thou
sand smiles in about a dozen reels
is something to boast about-yet
this is a conservative estimate OF
Mr.. Finley's work made by
grouchy critic - condemned for
many years to see all kinds of films.
Mr.. Finley came TO the East from
oregon, unknown and unhenalded
and his work Is his best introduce
ton. No more valuable contribu-
lions have been made to the best
screen literature than these films,
some of which he will show in per-
son. in Wilmington. Under the d.
rection Of the Womens Club OF
Trinity Church. a joint engagement
has been made for the afternoon
and evening of Tuesday, January
%. with William F. Finley. natural
ist. and Thornton w. Burgess. nat
uralist, writer and story teller.
Mr.. Burgess. assisted by Mr.. Fin
ley and one OF the latter's motion
picture reels, will give an illustrat-
ed talk for young children at $3.50
at the Parkway Theatre. corner
Delaware avenue and Adams street.
The evening entertainment at the
same theatre will be at s o'clock,
with a motion picture lecture by
Mr.. Finley, assisted with a story
told by Mr.. Burgess. School tick
cts are limited and can only bs
bought at the Greenwood Book
Shop. On the occasion OF former
engagement of Mr.. Burgess to Will
mington, many were turned from
the door unable TO gain admission.
not having bought their tickets in
advance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-17
BAND, VOCALISTS
GET TOGETHER
Masonic Musicians and Or
pheus Club Make Merry
at Hotel
RADIO ADDS TO
MUSICAL PROGRAM

The merriest kind OF a contest
between voice and instrument took
place last night when the Masonic
Band OF Delaware entertained the
Orpheus Club OF Wilmington at
get together" smoker in the Ma
sonic Temple.
Each organization wac out IN full
force. The band numbered 20
members and the club so. Their
members played and sang alter
nately for an hour. each applauding
the other. Then refreshments were
served.
Prior TO going 20 the Temple the
Orpheus Club assembled al the Ho-
tel dupont. Harry J. Harkins. him
self a singer OF no mean attain
ment, noticed the members, with
music beneath their arms and
promptly invited them 20 sing. The
grand plano was moved from the
hotel dining room balcony into the
lobby OF the mezzanine fioor. Ralph
Kinder. Philadelphia, the clubs con-
ductor. raped for attention. Fred
eriok Stanley Smith. accompanies.
took his position. and an impromptu
concert was staged IN a twinkling.
Three numbers were sung. First.
the club gave its motto" entitled.
The Spirit OF Music" Then follow
ed Arise. Sleep No More" sung
especially for Mr.. Harkins. and. I'm
ally, sylvia" Guests Of the hotel
applauded heartily.
Meanwhile. willard Wilson, In
charge OF the radio station in the
main lobby had tuned up and
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-17
AT THE ARCADIA.

Broadway Rose" which is now
playing a. the Arcadia Theatre
makes a strong appeal 10 those
theatregoers who found pleasure In
Miss Murrsy's recent productions.
Peacock Alley" and Fascination. ="
and that means many thousands OF
local persons.
For In Broadway Rose" Miss
Murray has an interesting story
giving her a role which affords every
opportunity for the usual ability
which has made her recent pictures
a Joy 20 see. In the present produc-
ton she is a country girl who has
won the favor OF Broadway by her
ability as a dancer.
She loves the son OF wealthy
Fifth Avenue parents who are BIT
terly opposed 10 his infatuation.
A big feature Of the photoplay IS
Miss Murray's performance OF sew
eral dance numbers. They are origi-
nal creations OF the star and bear out
her reputation as a dancer OF re-
markabie skill.
The photoplay is handsomely
mounted. especially those settings OF
Miss Murray's dance numbers.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-17
AT THE QUEEN.

The Queen theatres feature pho
toplay, "Ebb Tide" being a Robert
Louis Stevenson story has lie full
measure OF thrills and excitement.
Mr.. Stevenson was wont 20 make
his personalities strong and his ad-
ventures thrilling and none OF his
stories can claim a fuller share OF
these delectable characteristics than
"Ebb Tide"
As for acting talent. "Ebb Tide"
has another strong recommend
ton. James Eirkwood and Lila
Lee are at the head OF a brilliant
assemblage. Mr.. Kirkwood is seen
as the young Englishman. who 10
put It his way had made a success
OF being a failure" Miss Lee IS the
daughter OF pearl fisherman OF
the South Seas. Lila is growing up
fast and Is now thoroughly capable
OF playing real heroine roles.
The third round OF the popular
Leather Pushers" completes this
bill which has more than the ordi-
nary share OF thrillss 10 please the
faded picturegoer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-17
AT THE MAJESTIC.

MY Friend the Devil" is finish
ing its Majestic engagement this eve
ming. The picture carries a power
full appeal story OF faith or the
lack OF It and its restoration TO the
soul OF a man who made science his
god and monitor.
That highly popular comedy Of
Harold Lloyd's, "Grandma's Boy"
Is TO play its second Wilmington
engagement at the Majestic theatre
tomorrow. The attraction played
to capacity houses at the Arcadia
theatre several months ago and re-
peated requests have been made for
its return.
As an entertainment the picture
is without a peer. There is a little
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-17
AT TIIn SAVOY.

Sadie Doyle was a specialist in
men. She knew them as an aviator
knows his machine, or a banker
knows the money market. They
were her stock in trade.
Trapped in a big raid. Sadie faced
the most dimcult situation IN her
career. The rest OF the gang were
in handouts with policemen guard
ing every door and window. II
looked helpless. Mol There was
just a glimmer OF chance. One Of
the men az the window was a tall.
handsome chap. For some reason
his face seemed familiar. He was
standing apart from the others
watching the scene with his keen
eyes.
With the soft step OF a panther
the woman was az his side. She
whispered something in his ear
words that never before had failed.
He turned and their eyes met. A
long second while Sadie's heart
pounded with alternate hope and
fear. was she winning or losing7
slowly the man unbottoned hts cum
and pulled back his sleeve. Sadie
clapped a hand over her mouth 10
stifie a scream as her eyes widened
into fear. She knew that the game
was up for her Il Is one Of the
big Dramatic moments IN Thomas
II. Ince's Skin Deep. which IS now
showing At the Savoy Theatre FOR
the balance OF this week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-17
SAVES TOTS AT
FIRE ON FARM
Rural Carrier Arrives in
Time to Get Children
Out of House
NEW CORONER KEPT
BUSY IN SUSSEX
speelal 10 The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening journal.
GEORGETOWN. Jan. 17.-Stock-
holders OF the First National Bank
OF Frankfort have elected the fol-
lowing directors for the year: Col
onel Everett Hickman. Robert VII
gus. Captain John II. Long, Charles
r. Davis. Horace J. Hickman. Bur
ton G. Cannon Harry FiWilgus, Dan
Tel G. Long. DR.. Levin z. Murray. The
directors elected Colonel Hickman.
president; Robert Wilgus, first vice
president; Captain John II. Long,
second vice-president; Charles r.
Davis. cashier; TOpp NJ. Heath. as
slstant cashier.
Fire from a defective chimney de-
stroyed the farm residence OF Joshua
Rogers. near Frankford. There was
only a small amount OF insurance on
the property. Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers
were doing some shopping at Frank
ford and had left the children at
home. z. Washington Bryan. a
rural mail carrier. rescued the chill
dren.
Although he has served as cor
oner OF Sussex county less than two
weeks. Elmer Dickerson, OF Milton.
during that time has broken the rec
ord OF several years by conducting
an inquiry into the sudden death of
FIVE persons. The last was that OF
Tim othy. five-months- old child OF
Banks, Indian River district,
who died suddenly Of influenza and
pneumonia. The child was walk
ing around when Il became suddenly
stricken and died within a few min
utes
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-17
SEEK DIVORCES FROM
DETROIT BROTHERS

CLEVELAND. Jan. ia Joint"
divorce suit was filed In Common
Pleas Court here by two sisters
against two brothers after they had
been sent TO America by their father
in 1871 TO marry the men whom
they had never seen before.
The wives are Mrs Anna Kroeg,
Il. and Mrs. Elizabeth Kroeg, %.
The husbands are John and Matthias
Kroeg. residents OF Detroit.
In their petition the wives say
they were met by the Kroeg broth
ers when they stepped from a train
in Detroit. when they refused the
mems proposal TO marry they al
lege the men threatened them with
deportation. They were married on
December 1. 1871, and left their
husbands month later.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-17

without the sterling performance Of
all OF the members OF the company.
Johnny Get Your Gun"
The big opportunity Of Herman
Grips engagement in Wilmington
comes IN this play as he imper-
sonates the agile. obliging Johnny. a
madcap sort Of hero whose sense OF
humor is exceeded only by his de-
hance OF conventions and small man
nerisms. His Johnny Is a hkeable
person, one who holds the sympathy
OF his audience throughout.
The story has TO do with the ad-
ventures OF Johnny Virgins whose
occupation was cowboy but whose
work consisted in doubling for timid
screen heroes. Johnny. 10 help a
friend in need. assumes the latter's
identity and invades the household
OF his supposed family 10 relieve his
supposed sister from a marriage with
a supposed duke.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-17
AT THE PLAYHOUSE
..Thn BIaolsmaiIers."

1.-THE BlaclCma1lerS."
The BlaclSmailers" thoroughly
gripped another audience at the
Playhouse last night and will be
repeated this afternoon. tonight and
tomorrow night. It Is a mystery
play quite unlike anything seen here
before. The title itself suggests an
interesting sequence Of events. and
that is just what happens through
out the entire action. 1t holds the
attention OF the audience from the
start to the fall OF the curtain.
The presenting cast has been Sc
lected with great care. Miss Clair
borne Foster, who plays the leading
feminine role, has been we'll receiv-
ed at every performance and no
doubt will continue TO add TO the
tense dramatic situations, all OF
which contain those satisfying eIe-
ments that are sought so eagerly
by theatrical audiences.
The Blackmailers" gives promise
Of being one OF the best plays of the
year.
'The UnIoved Wife"
Did the thought every strike you
that IL the old and familiar saying
CLOTHES make the man" is true,
then there is a whole battalion of
tailors who should be tried and
sentenced for wrecking young girls
lives? In The Unloved Wife," the
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-17
THE LIVE oF A HOME.

A healthy. happy. contented wife
Is the life and JOY OF the home and
the greatest inspiration a man can
have. yet how many homes in Amer
lea are blighted by the ill-health and
sufferings OF the 70 and mother. Il
may be backache. headaches. the
tortures OF a displacement or some
other ailment peculiar 10 her sex.
which makes her irritable. despon-
dent. and her whole life a burden.
Every woman in this condition should
rely upon Lydia +. Plnkham's Vege-
table Compound made from roots
and herbs 10 restore her TO health
and happiness. for statistics prove
that It benefits IS out OF every 100
women who try IL. (Adv.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-17
sPRIrUALIsr MEETING.

A spiritualist meeting will be held
at 1916 Delaware avenue Al
o'clock tomorrow night. Miss Hazel
Ridley. OF Buffalo. y. T.. will have
charge OF the demonstrations. Ar
rangements for the meeting are in
charge OF Mrs. william NJ. Con. Miss
Ridley Is conducting demonstrations
OF her powers under the auspices
OF the National Association Of
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1923-01-17
Don't Fuss With
Mustard Plasters
Musterole Works Without the
Blister-Easier, Quicker

There's no sense In mixing a mess ot
mustard. -four and water when you
can easily relieve pain, soreness OF
stiffness with a little clean, white Mus
terole.
Musteroie e. made OF pure oil OF
mustard and other helpful ingredients
combined IN the form Of the present
white ointment IL takes the place OF
mustard plasters, and viii not blister.
Musterole usually gives prompt re-
lief from sore throat. bronchitis. tonsl
htiH, Group. stif neck. asthma. neural
gia, headache, congestion. pleurisy.
rheumatism. iumbago pains and aches
OF the back or joints, sprains. sore mus
cles, bruises. chllblains. frosted feet.
colds OF the chest az may prevent pneu-
monia). 55c and s5c. Jars and tubes.
Better than a mustard plaster