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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30
MOVIE MAN IS
NABBED AGAIN
Charged With Selling Tickets
to 3 JuveniIeS-C0IIect
500 in Fines


George Chaser, manager of the
Grand theatre, on Smith street, was
arrested again yesterday afternoon,
for selling tickets to three juveniles
from Fords. He was arrested by
Officer Hansen and his case has been
postponed for one week.
Fines totaling over 800 were i'm
posed by Recorder P~ickersgill in
cases tried before him the past two
days, and Alfred Nelson, arrested by
Officer Fitzpatrick, on a disorderly
conduct charge, was given ninety
days in the county workhouse. Au-
tomobile law violators arrested by
Officers Frank Seiboth and Nels Ly-
beck, were fined a total of SIS. and
two DRINKS apprehended by Officer
Arthur Peterson and Detective Gu
towski. were fined SIS apiece. A
number of summons were given out
by the officers of the department,
and these cases will be disposed of
tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30
At the Ditmns

A new Cosmopolitan picture, 1.-THE
Love Piker," distributed by Goodwin
Cosmopolitan, featuring Anita Stew
art, was shown for the first time at
the Ditmas theatre yesterday. 1t is
a fine melodramatic love comedy
and demonstrated its popularity in
no uncertain degree.
The story tells of a lovers ro-
nance which has its inception in the
loss of a sable scarf, and in which
romance two traffic policemen and
a judge act as agents of Cupid. AL
first Martin Van Huisen, the man
In the case, is a bit disgusted by the
girls superfciality, for Hope Warner
believes that there is not another
girl in the world quite like her.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30
Raritan Township
Personal Mention

Mrs. William Gross and daughter
Ruth were New York visitors We'd
nesday.
Miss Eleanore Bloomfield is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Bloomfield, over the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sophus Greisen and
daughter Betty were the guests of
Miss Sophie Meyer in Brooklyn yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Ceiling en-
~tertained Mr.. and Mrs. p. Joyce yes
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Kutcher
were Perth Amboy visitors yester-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold N~onnenberg
entertained yesterday Mr.. and Mrs.
]. A. Brlmlow of Perth Amboy. Mrs.
of Poughkeepsie, Miss Ella
Brimlow of Brooklyn, and Peter
Arrangements are being complet-
ed by the Ladies' Aid Society of Our
Redeemer's church for their bazaar
to be held for three days beginning
Tuesday, December 4.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30
98 CHILDREN TREATED
AT DIPHTHERIA CLINIC

A total of ninety-eight children
were treated at the clinic in the Pub
lie Library today by DIR. William
London to immunize them against
d~iphtheria. Among those who were
treated today, were those who re-
ceived their first treatment last
week. Those who received the first
treatment last week must return
next week for another treatment,
which will be the last. The admin
~istration of the treatments is being
being done under the direction of
the Board of Health.
h dental clinic in the First Ma
tional Bank building which has been
closed for some days past due to the
illness of the doctor and nurse WI
reopen Monday.
A special meeting of the Board of
Health will be held tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30

About sos was realized from the
Eye Olde Home Town Bazaar which
was held in the Western Improve
ment Association hall in Brace ave-
nue. recently under the auspices Of
the Metro Social Club. This club is
one of the most active social organ
lzations in the city today. The pur-
pose of the club Is to better civic
improvement in the western part of
the city. No little credit is due DR..
NJ. j. Dinesen and his committee
who worked hard for its success.
The club will hold a masquerade
dance in the association hall tomor-
row night. Clayton Hollander's or
chestra will play for the dancing.
Prizes will be awarded to those
wearing the prettiest, most unique
and most grotesque costumes.
Tickets may be procured from any
member of the organization or at
the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30
At the Crescent

Thrills and romance, laughs and
sensations-these are the gamut
Il in Men in the Raw" Jack
Hoxie's new Universal starring
vehicle now playing at the Crescent
theatre. 1t is a story of laughs,
i-nterspersed with gasps. 1t jumps
from breath-taking feats such as
bulldogging a wild steer or a sensa-
tional leap over a cliff, to the
daring feat OF throwing a live steer
into space. For every shiver
there's a smoker; and the charming
love story that threads it's way
through the plot is a pleasing relief.
Five unusual vaudeville acts COM
pletes the bill.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30
Concert to be
Given December II

Gita Glaze formerly a soprano, at
the Russian opera house will give a
concert in the high school audito-
rum, on December IL, under the
auspices of the Sho1em Alechem
Folks school. This fine artist ap-
peared In Town Hall in New York
last week and an excerpt from the
New York Times says: In a style
peculiarly her own, she gave a group
of German songs and won from her
hearers a generous applause. She
sang Shubert's Der Erlkaling," with
an absorbing appreciation for the
dramatic content with much flexibil-
ity of voice and a pleasant and al
ways substantial tonal quality"
Tickets may be procured from any
member of the committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30
Girls Club Members
To Hear Mrs. Widdemer

The Girls Club will hold their
regular meeting in the auditorium
of the public library on Monday, De-
cember 10, at which time Mrs.
Margaret Widdemer will give ev-
cral of her w original readings.
Mrs. Widdemer is a writer of consid
iearble note and should prove most
entertaining. A fine musical pro-
gram is also being arranged. There
will be a meeting of the executive
board Monday night I'm the audito-
rum of the public library.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30
Coming to the Strand

David Smith, director of 1.-THE
Midnight Alarm" the Vitagraph spe-
cial production, which will be ex-
hibited 1t the Strand theatre on
Monday, is so insistent on realism
that he has barred use of any tricks
to obtain thrill illusions.
"The Midnight Alarm is a story
of a plotting business man to win
an orphans fortune. Alice Calhoun,
distinguished Vitagraph star. plays
the leading role of Sparkle, the or
phan. Joseph Kilgour is the villain.
Percy Marmont is the hremen sweet
heart, while Cullen lands is posed
as a likeable young crook
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30
SAY GUNMAN KILLED
IN CROSSING ACCIDENT

NEW YORK, Nov. 30.-A speed
ing motor car. carrying three men
accused by the police of shooting to
death David Tekh, notorious mem
Der of Kid Dropper's gang in an
East Side gun battle Wednesday
night, eouded with a Long Island
train ear st. James, Long Island,
today, resulting in the death of one
of the men and the serious injury
of the others.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30
High School Alumni
Dance Here Tonight

Tonight In the high school audito-
rum the Alumni Association will
hold an informal danme, their first
social venture of the season. Rut-
gers Jazz Bandits, one of the lead
ing orehestras OF the state. will play
for the dancing. There will be
unique and novel features offered
during the evening. Tickets may be
procured from any member of the
committee, or at the door. This will
offer members an opportunity to
meet their old school mates.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30
SEND TODAY
FOR THIS FREE MAP
OF THE UNITED STATES

United Statesi
1t has just been published from re-
Here is a splendid new m OF the
cent surveys. Each state is in a con-
t~rasting color. The time zones are
plainly indicated. The capital cities
are IN a distinct type>
It is Of convenient size-21 by rs
inches-and may be used as a wall
map or folded and carried In the
pocket.
1t shows photographs of leading
Government officials; a map OF
Washington, d. c.: gives a travel
distance table: population statistics:
the results of the electoral and popu-
lar votes for the last nine elections:
names 200 cities according to rank;
tells when each State was settled, by
whom. and when It was admitted to
the Union.
And all this IL free. Just let our
Washington Bureau know that you
two cents in stamps for return post
age.
Frederic J.. Haskin. Director.
Information Bureau.
Washington. d. C.
I enclose herewith two cents in
stamps for return postage on a free
copy OF the United States Map as Of
fered by the Perth Amboy Evening
News.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30
Plan Card Party

The Woman's Guild of the Work
ers' Cooperative Society will hold
their regular meeting at the home
of Mrs. William Wilson, in Maple
street, tonight at s o'clock at which
time arrangements will be made for
their card party, which will be l.eld
Monday night In Odd Fellows hall
in Smith street. All members are
urged to be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30
A. Club Formed
AT Meeting Here

The r. A. Club was organized
Wednesday night at home of Miss
Burke in Market street. Rules OF
the club were adopted and following
The business session q social time
was enjoyed. Refreshments were
served. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Miss Lee in
ELM street s~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30
MARTHA MANSFIELD DIES

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Nov. 3d.
Martha Mansfield, motion picture
star, died here at noon today as a
result of burns received while she
was ION location" here Thursday
afternoon.
Miss Mansfield received the burns
when a flimsy dress she was wear
ing became ignited, enveloping the
lower portion of her body.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30
Announce Engagement

Mr.. and Mrs. John Kaleta, OF
Hanson ven o the n
Eagenlent of their daughter, Antoin-
cite jeanette. to George Washington
Hogle, of Utica, N. Y. The wedding
will take place in. the early part OF
the new year.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30
Announce Weddinq

Dennis Il. Donovan, of this city,
the marriage of his
|fiaughter, Margaret +. G. Donovan,
10 John r. Halloran, of Ftushnig, /.
j. The wedding took place on No
yember 10.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30

The beautiful quilt now displayed
In the window at 1S4A Smith street
will be contested for on Friday af-
ternoon at 4:SO o'clock at the above
address for the benefit of the Home
for the Aged. The drawing will be
done by L. r. Nicholson, manager
of the Peoples Clothing Company.
All are welcome.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30

The New Jersey Creamery Com
pany, located at 1916 New Brunswick
avenue entertained their employees
at a Thanksgiving dinner in the
Union Hotel at Pennington, yester-
day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30

Ronald Kleckner, county COM
mander of the American Legion, has
announced that the annual county
convention of the legion will be held
at the Richard d. Burt Post 202.
Helmetta, on Tuesday, December IL.
Every American Legion post in the
county is looking forward to this
date, as the election of officers will
take place. This will be q joint
meeting of the legion and county
ladies' auxiliaries.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30
CITY BRIEFS

Court Standard No. III, Foresters
of America, at its meeting Wednes-
day discussed plans for a class init
iation to be held in connection with
the Past Chief Rangers Association
some time about the first of the new
year. The next meeting of the court
will be held Wednesday, December
-, and more definite arrangements
will be made for the event.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-30

@. What is magnetic sand? C.
l.. +.
A. The Geological Survey says
that particles of sand that are at
tracted by a magnet are known as
magnetic. Sometimes this is called
led magnetic sand. Magnetic is
oxide of iron and is n of the
most valuable ores of iron.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-05
Wants Temple of Music

vote was unanimous for the imme-
date erection Of such building.
II IS not question Of Expense.
Let the project be properly flauneh.
ed and means win he found II ia
not an expense which has n direct
vaiit. such AZ the constrl ttion OF
parks or the playing Of Isummer
hands. Much muuey II tklnR cx.
pended In advertising Seattle by tho
Chamber Of Commerce. pnh by tho
railways. The influx Of TOURISTS has
heen greatly enhanced thereby. But
the tourist viii only BECOME n per-
manent resident II no IN shown that
not only may he make riore than
a comfortable living. but that the
education Of his family is provided
for in the cultural iife bf the city.
Therefore. any expense caused by
the erection Of an auditorium win
be more than met BY the permanent
residents attracted.
That other coast cities. not so
well endowed rs Is Seattle In natural
and commercial advantages. are out.
stripping this city possibly may be
due to this very neglect 10 provide
means OF expression OF educational
and cultural life. In this respect
all Of the coast cities are well in ad.
vance OF Seattle.
ARNOLD GANTvOORT.
President.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-05
What Seattle Needs

fused 10 enforce the law hs they de.
mand IL be enforced. which has kept
up continued agitation and has
been the cause Of us getting n great
deal OF unfavorablo advertising.
which can only bo OF injury 10 the
advancement OF our city IL continued.
II the mayor was big enough for
tho Job he would have handled the
demands Of the people with dIplo.
macy and tact and gained their con.
fldenco as TO his sincerity Ia trying
TO meet their demands. instead OF
trying TO avoid their demands by
claiming that they were trying 10
scandalIzc this city. which was an
insult TO their intelligence. II the
people want strict enforcement OF
the law Il would DO well for them
TO take in consideration tho head OF
the police department.
II you were sick. ! suppose you
would get a lawyer or n politician
10 diagnose your aiokness7
II you had a case In court. sup.
pose that YOU would get a doctor TO
defend ~
when you want chief Of police.
you get q politician who knows abso.
lutely nothing about the police de.
partment work and can only make a
political football out OF our police
department hy trying TO satisfy tho
demands Of his political friends, Why
not put at the head a man who has
been trimmed in the police depart.
ment work and has made u a life
atudy7 r.. T.. MCMAHON.
1894 Fifth ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-05

Editor Tho Star.
| have read with great deal OF
Interest the letters from the citizens
ON Has Mayor Brown Made Good9"
and find ono issue that the citizens
have failed TO bring out.
With the kind permission OF The
Star I viii try and call tho citizens
attention TO Il. for I think Il one OF
tho most vital points in our spring
election.
Tho city OF Seattle Is city of
aso,ooo people and as IL Is growing
city Il viii grow 10 the extent OF
possibly $4,000 or 100000 in the
next two years.
As politics Is the ruling power OF
the world. Il Ia also the rulln. power
Of this city. and our city viii only
advance TO the extent that We elect
capable and efficient officials who
VIII permit Il and assist il in ad.
vancing.
In the next year we arc going TO
spend a largo amour, Of money in
advertising. ,rying. to increase our
population.
In order for ua not 20 destroy tho
effect OF our advertising II would be
well for us 10 consider II we are
elcciing to the office OF mayor a man
who IL capable OF representing n city
OF a5o.o 900 or leas or 500 600 or more.
l think that all will agree that We
have had two years OF continued
quarreling between our better classes
OF citizens. who are tho builders and
prescrvers Of society. and our mayor
because they claim that he has re-.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-05
Page Star Readers Edit Themselves
A Protest on Blewett St. Grading

In the public trough ana would stnrve
to death II they had TO depend on
themselves, The brains displayed by
this outfit is shown by their placing
the Fremont public library over n
rendering plant and where those
stndiously inclined can pursue their
studies 10 the droning song OF saw
min. and be sootcd by the rare per.
fumo OF rendered lard. II stands 70.
day monument OF Disgrace TO every.
one having anything to do with It's
present location. We are loaded
down. with incumhrances and monu'
ments OF gigantic mistakes, with
ruined property and half completed
undertakings. and cannot some OF
our peanut store salesmen forget
their selfish motives, join in with n
majority OF real citizens who have
the greatness OF Seattle at heart, in
formulating plans for our future
growth and having officers 10 work
10 those plans without working piece
meal--taking a bit here and thcreg'
Let us stop running property and
hurdening taxpayers Let us work
for homo owners. and industry viii
follow. In conclusion want to urgd
the people OF this section 10 forget
their front door improvements and
TO look for the good OF tho city as 4
whole. 20 look five and ten yearf
ahead and not six months.
| j. X. THOMPSON AND OTHERS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-05
lrIlilnr Thn Ninr.

Edltor INC STAR
We as property owners, with more
than so per cent of the fron'age, ask
Your help and space IN your valuable
paper In protesting against the ru'na
ton OF our property on n. Seth 81
,old Blewett stu from Aurora ave 10
Albion pl.. by regarding and euttln9
same from one TO nine feet X VIII
spoil our homes. leaving US from 10
To 20 feet above street level ON both
sides, with no chance OF entering
from front or rear making a canyon
street between bluffs that no one
will travel. and forever prevent n,
Ssth from being a business street Ry
leaving the street az tho present
grade n viaduct can be installed from
present grade to Stone way, connect
Ing with tho proposed Stone way
bridge. thus connecting Lcary way
with Pacific way aud having u real
business street In Fremont connect.
Ing two OF our most vital highways
and not damaging any more prop
crty, and thus having n tendency TO
bring out real values.
Tho cut and regradc originated IN
:, the mind OF a man who failed TO
>make n success Of his own business.
and one or two Of his boys, as he
calls them. who tend 10 his business;
also few more property owners who
own n hole IN the ground and want
the dirt TO fill the same. and a couple
more who have always had their nose
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-05
by ROY J. GIBBONS

FORT WORTH. Tex, Dec. 81
when the mailed fist OF tho govern.
ment ut last descended. there was n
wild scurrying for cover amid the
ranks Of fake oil stock promoters
here.
For some time previous. because
OF their falsely conceived immunity.
they had been watching invcsign.
tors with disdain.
SO caIlouscd had they become that
visitation by postal inspectors to
their haun,s WIS profitably convert
ed into an advertising plea for help.
1.-THE big interests are after uB.
Send us more money. We need your
help. This Is crucial time. Don't
let them get us. II they do. your
savings will be wiped away"
Such were the petitions by mail
and telegraph. And majority OF
duped investors kicked in" again.
This gives but faint conception Of
the high.handcd practices here by
those who promised rivers Of oil and
gave but teacups OF oil and rivers Of
tears.
The government, wnen II got
inkling OF the cnormity Of the task
OF prosecution which faced It's legal
machinery. broadcast an s. o. 8.
call for help Itself to Washington.
From that city were dispatched
Judge sylvester X. Bush and John
g. Pratt, special assistants to the
u. S. attorney general.
The task they faced was inconceiv-
able. But splendid work had already
been started by Leon NJ. Siler. editor
Of the Fort Worth Press. and John 8.
swenson. veteran postal inspector.
sIler. on his own initiative. had
opened on the fnkers with printed
exposes. swcnson. working quietly
for almost a year. patiently gathered
the facts that became chain Of in.
eliminating links.
Credit is also due Henry Zweifel.
Il. s. district attorney for Northern
Texas. for his creditable cooperation
and lone battle until needed assist
ance was given. TO stop the flow Of
sucker" money.
These agents were later reinforced
by n score OF other federal officials
and extra judges. When the wheels
OF Justice started grinding so many
fraud charges were ground from the
rrlst that the grand jury had to
taokIe the complaints In relays.
At the grand Jury's first session
almoat 100 we're Indicted. And from
tho masses Of evidence being sorted
each day for future presentation,
government officials predict, that
erotinds have been found to cause
tho Indictment Of at least 1000 more
promoters.
The accumulation OF deceit has
only lust been tapped, officials say.
In their opinion It will take almost
another year to complete the In
vestiRatian, -,
since Dr. Frederick A. Cook has
received a sentence Of IL years az
payment for his port In the actiyi'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-05

got what we could possibly give from
home. Then they took what they
could from me nj the mill. and ihcy
now jump the children ~ school for
a little more.
Now. we like 10 teach our child
TO be OF good hearted nature and
give what he can TO help the other
fellow. or course he doesn't have
10. But Il makes an awful impress.
sion on the child 10 so back and
say. Nothing doing" So we give
once more. Consequently. we eat
spuds and bread for Thanksgiving.
II is unfair TO ask the children for
donations for different uses. as some
can't afford II and II works a hard.
ship on the child n he can't give.
I am In favor OF the Community
Fund. hut do not believe IN asking
person for moro than he's got.
A FATHER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-05
SWindIers Run for CoUer
When u. S. Starts Drive
Fake Promoters Wire Suckers" for Help as
Federal Prosecutors Begin Sweeping Raids

ties. brayado In dwindllnE.
In scores and in droves. lmpli.
Gated persons are making overtures
for immunity by offers OF confession.
Nothing can amend the grief these
men looacd.
Nor can anything prevent suckers
from being born, government off.
Gals believe.
But these same officials say that
the time Is Mt hand to poln, n moral
from the tragedy just enacted here.
Only education can save the un.
wary investor OF the future.
Only education can prevent him
filling empty rivers OF promises with
tcars-tears for blighted hopes and
lifetime savings swept away thru
trust imposed In swindlcrs.
Copyright. ia23s NEA Service. Inc.)
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-05
Conditions in Seattle

Bootleg booze may be had Mt VIII
by any one thirsty enough TO drink
the vile STUFF. There is very little
solicitation on the street, but can
take you TO scores OF places given
over TO that purpose.
I am not prude, but here IL one
vote for the man who. In the coming
election, makes his PLATFORM tho
cleanup OF vice conditions In Seattle.
H. WILSON.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-05
Contributions.

Editor The star:
The Community Drive campaign
comes around TO the house and asks
for worthy donation. and the good
wife responds. for they say Il takes
care OF ALL institutions entitled to
help.
That's fine. We don't have much.
but we give what we can.
And then few days later the boss
at the mill comes around and says,
Give days pay for tho cause. 80
that IL viii be given thru the com.
pany." make $500 day and un.
less do as the boss says. lose my
job, So naturally they take Il out
OF my pay for worthy cause. or
course. don't have TO. but need
the Job
But later my child camo home
asking for small sum for some
hospital or school hero in town. They
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-12-05
Editor Tho Star

Editor The Star.
with due respect for Miss MarEa'
ret Crawford, who has been touring
the East In search OF the culture
center OF the nation. l beg TO differ
with her in her findings. She says;
Seattle is TO be the cultural center
OF the country" Her use OF the
future tense Is exeusahle only on
tho ground OF mlsinformation. Seat
tic is the nations cultural center
and has been such ever since our
white Collar" crowd elected Doc
Brown ON the one and only issue OF
culture. His opponent did not wear