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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-05

The history of the well known
Central Jersey furniture firm of AL
bert Leon & Son is similar to thai
of many of the big businesses of the
United States. The business of to-
day is but a dream that filled the
head and heart of a little immigrant
boy when he landed on the shores of
America and obtained a Job in a
chair factory in Hudson street, New
York City, at SO a week. That boy
was Albert Leon and today, through
hard work and constant plugging he
has reached the goal towards which
he set his life.
! Mr.. Leon grew III in the furniture
business, having entered the chair
factory when out fourteen years old.
He continued in this line of endeavor
and after a few years became the
buyer of furniture and floor cover
ing for the large department store of
j.. Bamberger in Newark. From their
he connected himself with N. Shell
! enberg & Company of Philadelphia
as foreign and domestic buyer.
It was on May 6, 1905 that Mr.
Leon opened his first store in this
city at 134 Smith street, which is
lnow a part of Reynolds Brothers
Department store. At that time Mr.
Icons business occupied but two
floors rs by 100 feet.
Mr.. Leon brought with him a de-
| termination to build up a business
in this section OF the county and by
virtue of his aggressive methods
and honest endeavor, succeeded
within a few years to such an ex-
tent that he oon outgrew the origi-
nal quarters in which he started and
upon completion Of the Kant build
ing at the corner of Smith and State
streets moved to larger quarters.
| which at that time was considered
to be the largest mercantile estab-
lishment in Perth Amboy. "A short
time previous to moving into the
corner building at Smith and State
streets, Mr.. Leon erected a large
warehouse and garage in Paterson
street, between State street and
Brighton avenue, where he Installed
his finishing shops and where all
merchandise was received and de-
livered.
After ten years of constant
growth, 1t was found necessary tt
obtain larger quarters as the Kan
Building could not be enlarged II
iieeI the ISquIeIiieHlS VI Iho pie
business that Mr.. Leon had built up
Mr.. Leon then conceived the build
ing of Perth Amboy's first six story
structure. and purchased the corner
of Smith and King streets as the sitt
for the building. The building has
been declared by experts to be BY
far the largest and best built bust
ness building in this section of the
state.
On May 1, Mr.. Leon took his son
Marcus L. Leon into the firm. Thu
young man had been trained for th'
furniture business eve since HI
graduated from the public higi
school and brings with him a practi
cal knowledge of the furniture bust
ness.
Although being deeply interested
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-05
FURNITURE EXPECTED
TO Be IN GOOD DEMAND

Manufacturers of furniture are
looking forward to an active season
in the next few months and prices in
some grades are expected to be low
cred, according to Bradstreet's local
trade review for the week. Good
sales are said to have been made
during the furniture sales this
month.
There was a noticeable decrease
in sales of standard lines Of %electri-
cal equipment and supplies in the
last week. Retailers of radio goods
are increasing and renewing their
stocks in anticipation of fall trade.
Household goods appear to be in
creasing in demand and prices in
some directions have been reduced.
Collections continue somewhat slow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-05
Intimate Sketch of Man
Who, BY Great Ability,
VI Up Big Business

took an active interest in the affairs
of the schools. After graduating
from the local High school he en-
tered Lafayette College at Easton,
Pa, where he took up two years of
the regular Academic courses. From
there he went to Columbia Univer-
sity and entered the school of bust
ness, taking two years of regular
business work and a one year course
specializing in advertising and mer-
chandising.
He is a member of the National
Collegiate Fraternity, Tau Epsilon
Phi, also of the Skulls Economics
Club, the Banking Club and Foreign
Trade Club. One of his first duties
when he entered the firm of Albert
Leon & Son was to take charge of
the free distribution of milk where,
from So, 900 to 10000 children were
served with rich creamy milk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-05
LEON & SON
ROLL Of HONOR
FOR employees
Wonderful Organization Built
up During Many Years of
ServiCe-As They Appear

Albert Leon & Son will consider
every one of their co-workers en-
titled to appear on its roll of honor.
Every member of the Leon organi-
zation has exhibited throughout the
years of their employment, that
great loyalty of spirit that has help
ed to make this firm the great sue
cess which they have achieved.
Among the co-workers of the above
organization are men who have
grown up with the business from
the time of its inception.
Notable for length of service is
Mr.. w. C. Taylor who has been In
charge of the floor sales force for
the past sixteen years. Next in SER
vice to him is George Mundy, who
may be seen the fifth from the left.
He has been part of the delivery SER
vice for eighteen years. He is now
breaking in his son who may Re seen
the third from the left. Mr.. Alonzo
VanPelt who stands on the right of
Mr.. Taylor is in charge of the Col
lection Department and has been
with the concern for many years as
a faithful and honored employee. On
the extreme right; Mr.. Adolf Steiner
has been in charge of the finishing
department for nearly ten years and
is well known among the clientele OF
the firm. Adjoining the lady on The
right is seen John Kochak, one OF
the hustling outside workers of the
firm who has been with them since
his boyhood days. Next to him
stands the Baseball Giant" of the
| fi,xa M UN.aJ CaIAzwf1Tl ~-l, -
been recently dubbed, Babe Ruth
of the Leon force. The fourth maj
from the left who wears a smile thai
don't come off is John Thomas who
came to Icons after leaving the pub.
lie schools and has grown up Il
mans estate while in the employ o.
the firm. Directly in back of Mr.
Leon is Mr.. Leon as the Junior mem
Der of the firm, who is a product o.
the local high school and is deter.
mined to continue on in the footsteps
of his senior. Adjoining him to tn,
right is Mr.. Alexander M. Hummer
the credit manager, who was will
the firm long before the war. H,
did his duty TO his country and wheI
discharged from service, returned t,
take up his duties.
From left to right they are, seat
ed: Miss Cobb and Mrs. L. T. Cooke
of the photograph department; MI
Leon, Sr., Miss Anna Renek, cashier
Miss Emma VanPelt, assistant cash
Ter; standing from left to right: Johl
Strako, night Waterman; John Chav
ris, chauffeur; Leonard Mundy, help
err; Charles O'Buck, carpet layer
George Mundy, chauffeur; Georg
Muska, helper; Alfred Kay, chauf
feur and mechanic; William Wilkins
receiving and shipping clerk; An
thony Sikorski, warehouse man; n
s.. Johnson, collector; Marcus I
Leon. Alexander NJ Kummer, WI
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-05
IN PUBLIC LIFE


Albert Icons public life has been
of service. Although he has
never been a candidate for public
office, he has been called upon many
times and has cheerfully worked for
the civic interest of the city. For
nearly fifteen years he has been a
trustee of the public library, and his
business ability has been a factor in
maintaining the high standard of
this institution.
Mr.. Leon is a public speaker of
more than ordinary ability and from
time to time has been called upon
to appear before the public in the
interest of some organization of civic
betterment. During the war, Mr..
Leon presided at many Of the big
mass meetings held in this city and
was also a leader among the four
minute men Of the state.
ZI0 AHE
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-05

Heating other rooms than the one
occupied by the fireplace was first
attempted in Germantown, Pa, in
1853, the invention consisting of a
cast-iron box built into the side Of
the kitchen fireplace and extending
to another room to convey the heat
by a pipe-like method.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-05

An instrument known as the Gin
terferometer,' invented by Profess
sor Nicholson of the University of
Chicago, makes it possible for scien-
fists to measure the diameters Of the
far distant gtags.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-05

Instead Of a slump in the dull
months of June, July and August,
Australian automobile dealers are
having an all-year business because
of the mildness of the climate dur
ing the present period that is usual
~ considered their winter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-10-06
Wonderful Bargains In Rugs and Linoleurn

We are the only department store in Bir- mingham handling complete line of Gold Seal Congoleum. During this sale we will give substantial reduction on all Gold Seal rugs and Gold Seal yard goods. Don't fail to see our rugs. If you contemplate purchasing new floor covering you will be more than pleased with our beautiful lines and low prices. All the best brands of American-made rugs in every size imaginable. (Sold on club plan if desired.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
AMERICAN WARSHIPS PLAN FOR
EXTENSIVE WINTER MANEUvERS

LOS ANGELES. Cal, Dec. 19.--
Maneuvers of such magnitude as to
constitute a mimic war, rather than
a sham battle, will test existing
conceptions of defense affecting the
Panama Canal when the United
States fleets begins its operations
for 1924 at midnight on January 3,
according to naval officers here.
Prominent among the new phases
of combat expected to enter into
this war" for possession of the
Canal will be the influence of diri-
gible aircraft on surface maneuvers
at sea. The Shenandoah. the nayy's
new giant dirigible, will remain
aloft throughout the maneuvers,
supported strongly by squadrons of
combat craft by day, and ascending
above the clouds at night.
Eighteen first-line battleships. 70
destroyers. 300 planes of all types,
so submarines and hundreds Of fleet
auxiliary craft will combine to make
the Canal defense maneuyers the
most extensive yet undertaken by
tho American navy.
One feature of the "hostilities'
will be a landing expedition. to
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19

utilize all available marines, who
will launch an artillery and in
fantry attack against the United
States army forces defending the
Canal.
The battle fleet. under Rear Ad
miral Samuel S. Robinson, will open
the operations with surprise at
tack against the Pacific side OF the
Canal, which will be defended by a
scouting fleet under Vice-Admiral
Newton McCully.
There will be an air problem for
both sides, the Pacific force using
catapulted planes for local scout
ing, and the Atlantic force sending
out plane fleets from its aircraft
carriers, the Langley and the
Wright. Submarines also Will be
used in the defense of the Canal
The first use of aircraft fog and
smoke screens in such operations
will take place at Panama when. in
a combined air attack on the Canal.
the army will interpose an aerial
screen.
The land and sea attack will
simulate in many ways the Allied
assaults on Gallipoli during the
war.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
HUGHES WON'T
NEGOTIATE WITH
SOVIET RUSSIA
Says Russia Can Pay Her
Debts if She Wants-Amer-
lea Won't Barter Principles
SOVIET PROPAGANDA
STOP BEFORE WE ACT
America Will Not Confer as
Long as Moscow Tries to
Upset Our Institutions.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19-Secretary
OF State Charles 4. Hughes does
not believe that the Russian offer to
pay her just debts to the United
States and to American citizens
should be defendent on the recognition
of that country by the United States.
Replying to a communication re.
ceived yesterday from the Soviet
Government, suggesting that negotia-
tions be started concerning claims
against Russia, as discussed in the
Presidents message Secretary Hughes
transmitted a statement through the
American consul at Reval saying
There would seem to be at this
time no reason for negotiations" lie
said America would mot barter away
its principles"
Secretary Hughes note said, fur
ther ,"if the Soviet authorities are
ready to repeal the decree nullify-
ing its obligations to this country,
II they are ready to restore coniis-
Gated property to American citizens.
or make compensation, they can do
SO. 1t requires no conference or ne
gotiations."
He told Russia that no negotia-
tions would be undertaken until
continued propaganda to over throw
the institutions OF the country" which
he asserted was directed from Mos
cow" was stopped
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
MELONS PLAN
GIVEN SETBACK
Ways and Means Committee
Majority Against Putting
Taxation Ahead of Bonus

WASHINGTON, Dec. ia meet.
ing of the Ways and Means Com
mittee of the House of Representa-
tives at which the regular Repub-
lican leaders means to take up the
tax reduction plan of Secretary OF
the Treasury Mellon was suddenly
cancelled last night.
While the Republicans gave no
reason for the unexpected change of
plans, the Democrats said the meet
ing was given up for the reason
that the Republicans had discovered
that there were not enough votes
in the committee who favored put
ting the Mellon taxation plan
ahead of consideration of the
soldiers bonus measure.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
BANDIT De IUXE
RAISULI PASSES
AWAY;pO|SONED
Famous Robin Hood Of Span
ish Morocco Reported
Dead-Colorful Career.

LONDON, Dec. 19.-Moorish Chief
Raisuli is reported to be dead, sus-
pected of poisoning.
The picturesque career of the le-
gendary Robin Hood, were it to be
taken from the depths of Sherwood
Forest to the desert wastes of Span
ish Morocco and there re-enacted
in these modern times, would scarce
ly be more replete with colorful ad-
venture than was the life of Mulai
Ahmed Raisuli, international bandit
episodes in connection with his more
than 40 years of brigandage have
nettled half dozen great powers,
not excepting the United States.
American Kidnapped
Raisuli first ran afoul the Wash
ington government in 1904, when he
kidnapped and held for ransom Ian
H. Perdicaris, an American subject
born in Athens, and Cromwell Var
ley, his son-in-law, a British citizen.
Mr.. Perdicaris, reported to be i'm
mensely wealthy, owned beautiful
summer villa in the Benz Arroz Hills
of Morocco, where 1t was his Gus
tom to entertain many European no
tables in lavish style. One night,
while a brilliant dinner dance was
In progress. band of outlaws,
headed by Raisui. quietly surrounded
the house. overpowered the host and
his son.in-law and carried them, still
In their evening clothes, to the ban
dts lair in the mountains back Of
Kabyle village.
While wave Of Indignation over
the incident was sweeping the Unit
ed States. the government sent a
war vessel to Tangier and also or
dered the Sultan to bring about the
immediate release of Mr. Perdicaris,
for whom Raisuli was demanding a
ransom of $4,000. The Sultan. how
ever, dreading to dignity the bandit
by treating with him, adopted a
negative attitude which further an
gered the American State Department
and resulting in the sending of sew
eraI additional warships to Tangier,
fNoaeeuroA nw Sa~n TRa1
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
New Marriage Ceremony
Introduced in Russia

MOSCOW, Dec. 10. - Oficial
sanction has been given by Presi-
dent Kalinin in Kremlin to the
new Communistic Court designed to
replace the religious ritual when
tiny peasants baby was "octobriz-
ed" by the President, this term be-
ing used in memory Of the October
November, new style) revolution
of 1917. The baby's name is to be
chosen by vote of 500 Com
munists.
Communist marriage ceremonies
are occurring throughout the prov
inces in Workmen's Clubs instead
of churches, with the chairman OF
the village committees officiating
intsead of priests.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
PRIESTS CRITICISM
OF GERMAN POLITICS
RESULTS IN FREE FIGHT

AUGSBURG, Bavaria, Dec 19. =
Politics brought into the church
caused row recently when State
Commissioner Kreiselmayer was ''usb-
ered' out of the church for inter
rupting and resenting Father Breit's
sermon The priest criticised certain
tax measures and the methods of
officials in handling state affairs.
Outside the church a lively free-for-
all fight was in progress when
squad of police appeared and put
an end to it.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19

WASHINGTON, Dec. ia call
for aid in finding suitable employ
ment for the rehabilitated ex-serv-
ice men of the country has been
sent out to the American Legion
by Frank T. Hines. Director of the
Veterans Bureau.
There are approximately 1900
men In vocational training, Direc-
tor Hines declared in his call, and
within the next three months about
10000 of these will complete their
courses. During the first three
months OF 1924 at least 10000 Will
be graduated. These men, General
Hines declared. have been virtually
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
new COLD FIELD
FOUND IN NORTH

SEATTLE. Dec. ia rush OF
ly discovered gold fields on the
banks of the Kuskokwim. is pre-
dicted by G. c. Clough, former
hotel proprietor of McGrath, Alaska.
recent arrival here.
Clough said the find was made by
John A. Strand. prospector, last
June and kept secret until Sep
tember /. He said the ground aver
ages So to the cubic foot, open cut
mining. He plans to work the
claims in the spring.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
Pope to Discuss Ruhr
Situation Tomorrow

ROME, Dec. 1Y.-The Pope has
been negotiating with France and
Germany regarding his intention to
insert the allocution at tomorrow's
secret Consistory, passage concern
ing the situation in Central Europe
with specific reference to the
Ruhr.
According to reports to the Vati-
can, German prisoners from the
Ruhr are detained along the At
lantic coast in France under dis
comforting conditions while a large
number have been compelled to
leave the Ruhr and are scattered
about other parts Of Germany, un-
employed and starving
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
KING GEORGE
QUITS GREECE
King and Queen Leave Little
Country : Royalty Will
Be Placed on Pension.

LONDON, Dec. 19.-King George
and Queen Elizabeth left Piraeus
last night says an agency dispatch
from Athens and the Greeks are to
be under the regency of aged Ad-
miral Goundourotis who occupied a
similar role three years ago.
King George will receive mil
lion drachmas and be placed on the
civil list with a pension of 1,500,-
900 drachmas. Whether the King
will be permitted to return is said
to depend on the National Assembly.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
THOUSANDS Of Ex-SERvICE
men SOON READY FOR JOBS

ehabilitated, and a job is the
only thing they need to restore
them as self-sustaining members Of
society. For three or four years
rehabilitated men have been max
ing good in their positions, 1t was
added. and all they need is the
chance.
American legionnaires are in
touch with employers, many are en-
plcyers. and most posts have en-
ployment offices, it was said in the
call Of the Director and Legion
naires are urged to communicate
with the Bureau II they have places
open or hear Of jobs needing men
within the next six months.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19

WASHINGTON. Dec. 19.-"Elect
Senator Smith" was, in effect. the
answer of President Coolidge to the
threat of the insurgent Senators last
night that If the Republican majority
insisted upon Senator A. B. Cum
Minis of Iowa for the chairmanship
of the Interstate Commerce Commit
tee they would join the Democrats
and contribute the votes necessary
to elect Senator William d. Smith
of South Carolina.
Senator James E. Watson of In
diana, Republican whip. announced
the Presidents position after a con-
ference with him at the White
House. Senator Watson said the
President disliked the idea of a
Democratic chairman of an import
ant committee in what Is supposed
to be a Republican Senate, but he
SAID Senator Smith is able, honest
and conservative and that his cleo
ton would be mot altogether OBJ
jectionable."
Senators Hiram w. Johnson of
California and Charles Capper of
Kansas joined those voting for Sen
ator James Couzens for chairman of
the Interstate Commerce Committee
yesterday afternoon. Ten ballots
were taken yesterday. the last, 'lte
25th time since the development Of
the deadlock. resulted: Senator
Smith, Democrat, AZ; Senator Cum
Minis, Republican, 81; Senator Couz
ems, Republican. II.
Balloting will be resumed this af
ternOOn.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
ADMIRAL WATSON
is ON Way NORTH

SEATTLE, Dec. 10.---Steamer Ad-
miraI Watson sailed for Southeast
ern and Southwestern Alaska at Q
O'Clock this morning with 40 passen-
gers. the following for Juneau. M.
w. Goldstein, b. B. Green, U. S.
Marshal George d. Beaumont, III. c.
Herman. Fl. l.. Morris, John Scott,
John Smith, L. B. Adsit. A. Patter-
son, H. E. Durr and John Enge.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
JOHNSON SETS
OUT PLATFORM
HIS CAMP AICN
California Senator Favors
Tax Reduction, Relief for
Farmers and Bonus.

PIERRE, S. d.. Dee. 19.-Reduc-
ton of taxes, relief for the farmers
and a bonus to the soldiers were
advocated in the platform offered
by Senator Hiram w johnson for
fling with his proposal to run as
an independent Republican candi-
date for the Presidential endorse
ment of the Republican Party of
South Dakota.
That it would not be possible for
Senator Johnson's name to appear
on the official ballots as the min
GRITTY candidate ofthe proposal con-
vention for the Presidency at the
Republican preferential primary to
be held next spring was, announced
by the authorities yesterday, and
the supporters of the California
Senator announced that his name
would be filed as an Independent
candidate for the Republican NOM
ination in the primary of that
party.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
Protects Negro Employee;
Pays for it with Life

TARLOW. OKLA. Dec. ia. w.
Birch, proprietor of the largest
hotel here, who ignored threats If
ne did not discharge Robert Jerni-
gan. negro porter, was shot and
killed last night defending the por-
ter from band of Is men. Jerni-
san was critically wounded.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
Volstead Says
Liquor Will
Never Come Back

ST. PAUL, Mimi, Dec. 10.
Grown tired of making home
brew, the American people are
giving up opposition to prohi-
bition and will never permit
the return of liquor, former
Congressman Andrew J. Val
stead told the Minnesota Law
Enforcement League here yes
terday at the closing of the
session.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
Premier Mussolini
Surprises Italians

ROME, Dec. 19.-Premier Mus
eolini has surprised the country by
stating in a letter to Minister OF
Public Works Carnazza that he had
not decided to consult the people
following the collapsing Of Parlia-
ment by Royal decree on December
10. He had been expected to ask
for a decree of dissolution and have
q general election.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
Capt. Amundsen Gives
Plan for Polar Flight

CHRISTIANA, Dec. 10. = Capt.
Roald Amundsen announced that
his expedition over the North Pole
will have a minimum of three sea-
planes which are being built at
Freidrichshafen. He said the start
will be made between May and
August under the Norwegian flag.
The cost of the expedition will be
about $150,00D.
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
American Legion
Commander Asks
Certain Questions

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 10
National Commander Quinn of
the American Legion. in
statement concerning the re-
lease of 81 war prisoners by
President Coolidge asked:
Suppose another war were
imminent, would the cowardly
unpatriotic alien groups with
In our nation choose the sery-.
ice of the armed forces of the
country or would they choose
spending limited time in
jail?"
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
President Discusses
Farley's Appointment

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-Presi'
dent Coolidge regards the confirma-
tion OF Albert Lasker, former
chairman of the United States Ship
ping Board, as precedent for the
confirmation of Edward Farley, des-
pite geographical provisions of the
law as recognized by many of the
Senator's
The Alaska daily empire., 1923-12-19
Governor of
Washington
Speaks Right Out

OLYMPIA. Wash, Dec. 19.-Gov.
Louis F.. Hart said today that Wob-
blies serving sentences for syndical-
ism would be treated the same as
other prisoners eligible to parole.
He said eight convicted of murder
and belonging to the /. w. w. will
receive no more consideration than
prisoners belonging to other or
ganiZatiOnS.