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Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-12-11
GOMPERS ILL,
COMING HOME
Labor President Standing Up
Better Than Expected Is
Advice from Mexico

SAN LUIS POTOSI, Mexico, Dec.
11.-President Samuel Gompers of
the American Federation of Labor,
en- route from Mexico City to the
United States, passed the night we'll.
and Is standing the trip fairly we'll.
(San Luis Potosi is about 225 miles
northwest of Mexico City,
SAN ANTONIO, Tex, Dec. liz
Samuel Gompers. president of the
American Federation of Labor, will
arrive here Friday afternoon from
Mexico City, accompanied by twenty
seven other labor leaders. They will
depart the following day for New
York via New Orleans.
Reports from Mexico City are that
the labor chief became suddenly i'll
because of the high altitude and that
his condition at one time was seri-
Gus. He was brought out OF the city
on a stretcher and special train
speeded him into a lower altitude.
He is now said to be recovered.
MEXICO CITY, Dec. IL (By The
Associated Press) President Com
pers is standing up better than ex-
pected," said a message sent in the
early hours this morning from the
special train on which Samuel Com
pers, head of the American Fedora
tion of Labor. is travelling home from
this city. 1t was sent to President
Gales, who during the night insisted
upon receiving reports on Mr.. Com
pers condition.
"Mr. Gompers is improving and
everybody is asleep except the doc
tor at the bedside" declared the por-
ter of Mr.. Gompers car. when ques-
toned by the station master at La
Griega. as the train passed that sta
tion at 1913 O'Clock his morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-12-11
Gym Team on Tour

SPRINGFIELD. Mass, Dec. IL
The gym team of Sprinfigeld College
left today for a seven weeks lO,OOO
mile tour of the southern states and
Mexico in the interest of the $500
600 endowment fund of the college
Tine first exhibition Will be given in
Newark, N. j., Saturday night,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-12-11
Reach Border Tomorrow

SAN ANTONIO. Dec. 11.-The
special car on which Samuel Com
pers, president of the American
Federation of Labor. is returning to
the, United States. will reach the
border at Laredo. Texas. early to-
morrow, according to information
received today by the despatcher's
office here of the International
Great Northern railroad.
The report said Mr.. Gompers left
Mexico City Wednesday night. It
did not mention his Illness.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-12-11
Federation Alarmed

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-Ofi-
cials here of the American Fedora
t1on of Labor are endeavoring TO
keep in telegraphic communication
with Samuel Gompers, president of
the federation, who is Ill aboard a
train bound for Mexico City to the
American border.
As a result of communications
through which Mrs. Gompers. wife
of the elderly chief has been kept
informed his intimate associates
were inclined today to believe there
was no immediate danger of death
A message received late yesterday
said the labor leader had improved
from cold and would be able to
take the train for the American bor-
der according to previously pre-
pared schedule. The report said
however, that he was Ill enough to
be required to abstain from great
activity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-12-11

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make desirable gifts. Dorsey Motors, Inc.
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fp1p--12-s-ets
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-12-11

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-12-11

Westinghouse Service station wurs
ier's. 1b4 New brunswick Avenue
i1sss--ls-4-thurs r.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-12-11
TO LEASE ARMY BASE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-Nego-
tiations for lease to a private con-
Germ of the Port Newark. n. j.. army
base. apparently are nearing de-
cision. Secretary Weeks has before
him an offer which he regards as
attractive from the government
standpoint. and a lease may be
signed shortly. Details of the offer
are held in confidence pending con-
clusion of the deal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-12-11

We sell only approved Ford Accessories
and guarantee them Dorsey Motors Inc
Maple and Fayette Streets. Phone $50
120ss--t2-s-6ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-12-11

Fire Wood: saweo blocks IS 90 per
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4ss. 1t72l--l1-zs-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-12-11
DEFER BOSTWICK TRIAL


NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE trial
OF Charles Livingston Bostwick,
former county CLERK of Richmond
county, on char ses of grand and
petty larceny of county funds. to-
day was postponed until next Mon
day at the request of District At
torney Each who said he was not
ready to go to tria..
Bostwick's embezzlements totaled
more than $4,000. according to the
prosecutor. although the Indictment
charges the specific theft of only
$6.187.
Ford Accessories. are lasting gifts and
therefore more appreciated. Dorsey MO-
tors Inc Parts and Accessory Dept.
omen evenings until LOO.
12O3g--12-S-
CARS TO RENT
Reasonable rates. 193rFayette street.
Telephone ass. 'ezo4--i2-il-sts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-12-11
SPITzER VS.. BARNEY TAYLOR

NEW BRUNSWICK. Dec. IA
Jury before Circuit Court Judge Pc
ter F. DAILY is hearing today the case
of Sigmund Splitter of Perth AM
boy. against Barney Taylor. of New
ark and Perth Amboy. The plaintiff
alleges that in December. 1922. he
entered into an agreement with
Taylor to make certain alterations
on the Smith street store occupied
by Taylor II was agreed that TAI
lor would pay any excess over $4,000.
Snitzer claims the alterations cost
$4,000. and asks for $1,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-12-11

Have you tried our famous sausage
Larsen and Hansen. 251 Madison Avenue
near Market street. i2oss i2-s-st'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-12-11

Good Used Ford rars on rpasona BILE
terms-free storage al Dorsey Motors. Inc
Omen EVENINGS until =
l2ess--12-s-6ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-12-11

Reasonable rates. 19arFayette Street.
Teiephons ass. 'szo4--i2-ll-sts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-12-11
Girl Killed, Four Injured In Motor Crash At Metucher
WEATHER

NJ o tIy cloudy
and sIi & h tIy
warmer tonight
and Friday. pos
sibly snow fur
l'ies Friday. Mod
er a tie southerly
winds.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04

Marine sergeant Morris Fisher. stationed in Washington IT. C.. is Inc champion riHe shot es the world. He also is star pith fhs violin An unusual combination.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
YALE ALL UPSET
 OVER PROM PLANS
Gloria Swanson and Madge Ken
 nsdy May Be Guests Tonight

New Haven, Feb. 4.-An under current of excitement, not unattended by mirth, pervaded the Yale campus today on the eve of the Yale Junior promenade, the crowning social event of the year in university circles. Publication of the names of two well known film stars, Gloria Swanson and Madge Kennedy opposite the names of John Dodge Hough of Chicago and Walter Jewett Currie of Greenwich, respectively in a list of attendants at the prom in the columns of the Yale News 4eaneed the furry of expectancy. At first blush the an nouncement was looked upon as a joke on the youthful editors of the college publication. But recalling a similar announcement last year and the subsequent attendance of Ula Sharon at the annual Yale dancing fete, many students expressed belief that the published guest list might be correct.
 Hough and Currie, however, dissi- pated to some extent the wave of speculation and doubt by declaring that they knew nothing about it and were in fact to attend the prom as ''stags." Then campus gossip evolved the story that two well known juniors had been summoned into the august presence of the faculty. Rumor failed to supply any details of the conference if any such occurred, but there was sequel, namely, the ap- pearance of the names of the two stu
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04
woMaN's CLUB MEETING.

The New Britain woman:s club, of which Mrs. Buel B. Basseite is presi- dent. wili observe Guest Night" Tuesday evening when Bernice schai- ker. sOIoist. of New York city. and the M>ndelssohn Trio Of this city. composed of Theron Walcott Hart, pianist: Herbert F. Andeyson. violin ist. and Henry c. SchsuffIer. .'eeliist. will give a musicale at the Camp school auditorium through fhe cour- tesy of Mrs. William (. Hungerford and Mrs. Charles s. Lsnders. Ber- nice schalker is an artist of unusual ability and her singing is enhanced by a personality of distinct charm. The Mendelssohn Trio are too well known in town 10 require more com mcnt than that affh four such splen- did artists delightful program. fnii Of interest and diversity. Is assured.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04

"The first thing | did in going
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04

dents in the official prom program, with blank opposite their names, where the names of other juniors dancing partners were made known.
 Refusal of the university officials or the prom committee to discuss the matters has lent an air of mystery to the whole affair. But many an eye will scan the arrivals at tonight's function in the belief that the mys- terious announcement may be con firmed after all.
New Britain herald., 1924-02-04

Glad to adtisf you uuhesitatingIy they are more than satisfactory in every way" Thus would read the testimonial of eFcry housewife who has used Bakers Certified F1avoring Extracts. -adxt.
The Washington times., 1924-12-27
SPECIAL SERVICE At
EPWoRTH METHODIST

A special service of Christmas
carols and hymns has been pre-
pared at the Epworth Methodist
Church. Thirteenth and North
Carolina avenue northeast, for to-
morrow night at o'clock. Choir
and congregation will participate.
The services will open with candle
light professional.
The program by the choir is.
ring Out, We Bells (Wallis);. 1--WE
Three Kings of Orient Are" 1.-THE
Christ-Child and the Star" Reverend
Runnalsb; God Rest You Merry
Gentlemen" THE First NOEL: THE
Shepherds Christmas Song" CRei.
manu- incidental solo by Olive
Ramsay; Good King Wencelas.
In addition to the choir, the fol-
lowing numbers will be rendered:
"Slumber Song of the Infant Jesus
(Gevaert), sung by mixed quartet:
10, How a Rose Fer Blooming
Praetorius). sung by male chorus:
20, Holy Night" (Adam), soprano
solo sung by Mrs. Ruby Potter.
Chris tmas music, including
"Gloria In Excelcis'' BUCK; Ring
Out Wild Bells (Gounod), and
soprano solo, THE New-Bo King
U'Espoir), will be rendered at the
morning service at IL o'clock.
Edwin Moore, organist, will play
as prelude, Christmas Meditation"
(Faulkes), and as postlude Christ
mas March" (MerkeD.
Louis Potter is director of music.
The Washington times., 1924-12-27
XMAS TREE FETE PLANNED
FOR ALLEY JEWELLERS

The Alley Improvement Associa-
ton will hold their annual Christ
mas tree festivities for the mothers
and children living in the alleys,
courts and back streets of Wash
ington and on this occasion shoes
and warm clothing will be given to
the needy ones.
The festivities this year will be
held at 6 p. m. Tuesday December
80. in the Sunday School room of
the Shiloh Baptist Church
c'Strangers' Honey, corner Ninth
and p streets northwest, at which
time fruit, CONNECTIONS and ice
cream will be given to those who
attend and shoes and clothing to
those most in need. Admission
will be by ticket The teachers
and scholars OF the Shiloh Sunday
School will render a Christmas pro-
gram and a committee of ladies,
headed by Mrs. M. M Waldron,
will serve all who come.
The Washington times., 1924-12-27
N CORMACK To
MAKE RADIO
DEBUT
Lucrezia Bori Will Also Appear
on Victor Company's Broad
cast Thursday

The first radio concert to be pre-
sented by the Victor Recording
Company, with John Mccormack
and Lucrezia Bori as the featured
artists, will be broadcast Thursday
evening from eight Eastern sta.
tons, it was announced today.
The stations who, have arranged
to pick up the Victor concert are
WEAF, New York; WCAP, Wash
ington; WAR, Providence; WDBH,
Worcerter; WIFI, Philadelphia;
WNAC, IBoston; WGR, Buffalo, and
WCAE, Pittsburgh.
The concert win mark the radio
debut of both Mr.. Mccormack and
Madame Bori, and is made possible
as a cooperative experiment and
undertaken by the Victor Talking
Machine Company and the Ameri.
can Telegraph and Telephone Com
pany to determine the degree Of in.
terest of radio, listeners in the
addition of first rank artists to
radio programs.
In announcing the first of the
VICTOR concerts, emphasis is placed
on the recent developments in
broadcasting technique which has
made possible more perfect repro.
duction of music.
There have been several deter
ent factors in the past" the an.
nouncements state, Including doubts
among the artists themselves, re-.
garding the transmission and voice
reproduction and the artists natural
desire that broadcasting of their
rendition should be technically per.
feet In all respects.
Concerts by large musical or.
CARNATIONS have been picked up by
microphones and transmitted stimuli.
taneously through a number of
broadcasting stations with results
that have been acclaimed not only
by hundreds of thousands in the
radio audience, but also by the
most conservative of Americas
music critics." ..,,.,,
The Washington times., 1924-12-27
NORFOLK POLICE
HONEST, FIND
PR0BERS
One Officer Accused of Taking
Bride From Lone Wolf"
Dropped From Force

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 27.-That
Norfolk's police department lis
shot through and through with
graft" as charged by the Reverend
David Hepburn, superintendent of
the Anti-Saloon League of Virginia.
was refuted by a special grand
jury in corporation court here and
his statements described as wholly
unjustified" after six weeks of
investigation. Only one indictment
was returned against a member nf
the force, who already has been
dismissed by the department. This
officer was charged with accepting
$40 bride from Lone Wolf"
Asher, whose dramatic and sensa-
tional investigation of bootlegging
In this city resulted in almost a
hundred arrests.
The special grand jury reported
the majority of the men on the
police force are honest.
Some apathy exists" among a
few members of the force, the Jury
stated, and seventeen are known
to be undesirable" and it recon.
mended that they be dismissed as
soon as such action is justified.
The Reverend Hepburn's charges
and interference" at the time of
the Asher raids aroused the ire Of
the Federal district attorney who
administered a sharp rebuke, and
caused the county prosecutor 20
call special session of the grand
jury at the instance of City Man..
ger Causey and the police depart.
ment.
The Washington times., 1924-12-27
DR.. BALL WILL PREACH
BY LIGHT OF YULE TREE

At the service, tomorrow morning
in the Metropolitan Baptist church,
the Reverend John Compton Ball,
pastor, will preach on, when You
Come to the End and in the even.
ing on, Resolution"
The evening sermon will be de-
livered in the light of the great
Christmas tree Illuminated with
500 electric bulbs.
Wednesday evening a watch night
program will begin at p. m. with
a musical and literary entertain
ment including. a debate, Resolved
that Women do the Proposing in
1928" followed by prophecies for
1928 by the church societies and
Bible classes. The evening will
be closed with a devotional period
led by the pastor.
The Washington times., 1924-12-27
STRIFE IS
FEARED BY
GEDI|ES
Former British Ambassador
Here Sees Peril Growing
in England.
By DAVID Nj. CHURCH,
International News Service.

LONDON, Dec. 27.-Though Great
Britain cannot afford the luxury
OF disunity," there is a menace in
the determined movement for class
war, according to Sir Auckland
Geddes, former British ambassador
to the United States.
The idea of hatred is being
propagated, and is sinking deeply
iIfS the minds of many young and
impressionab1e people, Sir Auck-
land said. There are many things
lin our social Organization which
require alteration, but any sudden
change in our social plan would
dislocate national life.
AS a nation we live entirely on
our foreign trade, and every rise
in the cost OF manufacture makes
1t more difficult to secure over.
seas orders. 1t is into a COM
munity so situated that the idea
or class war is being projected.
Attacks Sunday Schools.
Sir Auckland charged that the
revolutionary movement" is TAX
ing an especial interest in children,
and attacked the so-ca1led "prole-
tartan Sunday schooGs. He quoted
the Ten Commandments taught in
these Sunday schools and said that
one OF them was:
Thou shalt teach revolution"
While still another was:
Thou shalt wage the class war"
The Socialist Sunday schools were
somewhat different from the pro
letarian Sunday schools" he said,
but had some of the same precepts,
for one Of their texts was, "Remem.
Der that all good things of the
earth are produced by labor. Who
ever enjoys them without working
is stealing the bread of the work
ers."
The Young Communist League
has 1913 schools, Sir Auckland said,
in which the teaching is based upon
the view that the Deity. as recog-
nized by the Christian churches, is
ridiculous. He said that in a nam
ing service" for welcoming a child,
one of the sentences is:
Quotes Popular Song.
1T is the parents desire that
their child should be named as a
child of the revolutionary working
class" e -
Sir Auckland declared that one
of the popular songs in the Sunday
schools of the Communist children
referred to kings, queens, lords in
unpopular terms and ran:
Get a pail and drown them,
Or little can;
They have been a nuisance
Since the world began"
Parents of many of the children
who attend these Sunday schools
do not know the nature of the
teaching which is given, the speak
er declared, and while admitting
that society is imperfect. he urged
that progress and remedies in So
ciety should be made by evolution
airy rather than revolutionary means.
The Washington times., 1924-12-27
HAMMER GIVEN
STOUT WAR"
CHAIR
Home Folks Send Congress
man "Weapon" as Souvenir
of Scrap With BIanton

The disarmament treaty has not
yet been extended TO Congressman.
: AS a result, it appears an armament
race has been started in the House
OFFICES building, with a slogan of
bigger and better chairs as its
guiding spirit.
During the last session of Con-
gress, at meeting Of a subcommit-
tee of The House District Committee,
Congressman Thomas l.. Blantor,
stormy petrol of the Texas delega-
ton, and Congressman William c..
Hammer of North Carolina got into
. vigorous dispute in which light
folding chairs played stellar roles.
Today a, stout, sturdy cane.Seated
chair, strong for either offense )r
defense. reposes in a corner of Con-
gresham Hammers office awaiting
the CLARION call to arms.
The new chair, which has not
yet been taken into consideration
in any survey Of the national mill
tary detenses, was a gift to the
fighting North Carol:nian from the
Crawford Chair Company, of Ashe-
boro, Congressman Hammers home
town.
The Washington times., 1924-12-27
NEW YEAR TO BE TOPIC
AT VERMONT CHRISTIAN

Reverend Earle Whitley win
preach at the Vermont Avenue
Christian Church tomorrow morning
sermon appropriate to the New
Year. At the evening service spe-
cial music features will be given
under the direction Of William F..
Braithwaite. and Doctor Whitley
will preach brief sermon.
Next Wednesday evening recep-
ton and watch night service win
be held at the church beginning at
8 o'clock with a probram and social
features in the early part Of the
evening. followed by refreshments
and by a devotional service at 1870.
The Washington times., 1924-12-27
Accident Carries Out
Jap's Plan to Die
to Better Nation

TOKYO, Dec. 27.-Selkichi
Ito, sixty-two years old, felt
personal responsibility for the
wickedness of Japan. so he de-
cided to starve himself to death
to atone for his country's sins.
He shut himself up in a shed
and abstaine1 from food for
twenty-five days before the po-
lice found him. Thereafter he
was persuaded that lie had the
wrong idea and he decided to
resume eating.
He was well on the way to
recovery, after absorbing 200
grams Of liquid food day for
several days, when he fell down.
stairs. and suffere7 conclusion
of the brain. He died, thereby
accomplishing the object of his
fast, although by a different
method.
The Washington times., 1924-12-27
FLOUR MADE IN
D. c, ON VIEW
At SHOW
Product Of Large Georgetown.
Mill viii Be Seen at
Times Exhibit

Many. persons do not realize that
Washington has one of the finest
and most modern flour mills in
America, also one of the largest. In
fact, Washington flour, made by
the Wilkins-R Rogers Milling Com.
pany, is better known in other
cities than here.
Located in Georgetown, this mod
ern' flour MILL six stories high and
occupying nearly a half block of
ground, is not easily seen by resi-
dents of this city, being located on
q little used street.
Visitors to the National Capital
Food Show, to be held under the
auspices of The Washington Times
In the new Washington Auditorium
January IL to "a next, however
will see a Washington flour exhibit
which will spur their interest in
this home product and perhaps
prompt them to inspect this pre-
tentious and sanitary mill. Visitors
are always welcome by.the wilkins
Rogers Milling Company.
Do not eat before visiting the
food show, as the Wilkins Rogers
company and other food exhibits
Will offer you many tempting sam
pies of their products cooked to a
queens taste. Also bring along a
basket to take samples home.
Visitors to The Washington Times
show will be well satisfied. For
one thing it is being held in a
brand-new, well-lighted, fireproof
building, located in an attractive
section of the city. Nineteenth
street and New York avenue north
west. You will enjoy this opportu-
nifty to inspect one of the finest
auditoriums in this country, which
it has taken several years to con.
StrlIct
The Washington times., 1924-12-27
NINTH, STREET CHRISTIAN
SERMON SERIES ON ACTS

The pastor OF the Ninth Street
Christian Church, the Reverend C..
r. Stauffer, will have as his Sun.
day, morning subject. Suffering
With Christ" and at the evening.
Empowered Disciples, = which is
the second sermon in the series Of
sermons on "A Journey Through
the Book OF Acts"
The Dorcas class, j. Al. Scott,
teacher, will hold their Christmas
party at the church, Tuesday eve-
ming. Wednesday evening a watch
night service will be held, preceded
by a program early in the evening.
A social hour, from 10 to. IL, will
precede devotional service. led by
the pastor ?
The Washington times., 1924-12-27
cANTATA TO BE GIVEN
BY FIRST BAPTIST CHOIR

Doctor j. Stanley Durkee will
preach at the First Baptist Church,
Sixteenth and o streets, tomorrow
at II a. m. on THE Challenge of
Freedom, and at s p. m. on Hope
Fulfilled"
There will be cantata, Promise
and Fulfillment, at the evening
service with soloists and large 'cho-
rus Wednesday evening, December
81, beginning at $3.50, a Loyalty
Night and Watch Night service will
be conducted. There will also BE-
ar entertainment. and refreshments
VIII be observed from IL to IL o. m.
The Washington times., 1924-12-27
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL ..
CHOIR TO SING CAROLS

Doctor Jason Noble Pierce will
continue his series of expository SER
mons on the Acts of the Apostles at
the First Congregational Church,
Tenth and G streets northwest to-
morrow morning. He will speak at
IL o'clock on Appreciation.
A devotional vesper service will be
held at 4:45, with a chorus choir of
sixty voices, which will sing the
Christmas carols sung at the White
House. At o'clock the costume
play-pageant, when Christ Was
Born" will be presented.
The Washington times., 1924-12-27
VIVA M. JANUARY TO TALK
AT UNITY AUDITORIUM

Viva NJ. January will lecture in
the Unity Auditorium, 1926 Eye
street northwest. tomorrow night
at O'Clock on Father Time and
the First Fruits. This being the
last Sunday in the old year, the
subject will deal more particularly
to the ideals and visions for the
New Year.
wednesday 8 to II p. M, win be
a New Years Watch Service, con-
sisting OF an hour of social and
devotional service.
The Washington times., 1924-12-27
"EvENTS OF 1924" TOPIC
OF REV. JOSEPH r. $500

Sunday at the morning service. Ii.
O'Clock, the minister OF the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church,
the Reverend Joseph r. Sizoo will
preach upon the subject, "Hither-
to-"
Sunday evening he will preach
upon,~ "The Religious Significance
of the Events of 1924, AT both
morning and evening services por.
tons of the Christmas music will
be repeated by the quartet.