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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28
GIRLS ATHLETICS
IN THE DISTRICT

SOMEWHAT complicated situation
- etics tor girls Washington, with
lowing its particular bent. The
opposed to nterschoc
municipal playground direction
the local colleges and private secondary schools divided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1924-12-28
Al ESPTNOZA TELLS:
Woman Calleryite Who Decided Championship

Ieer. You never can tell when some
Id have counted on will arise to con-
,nent. Victory or defeat often hangs
Pacific Northwest amateur champion
ni-fnal contest between Leo Steil OF
olulu, who made such an interesting
r.. The tournament was held at the
,ers as George Won Elm, II. Chandler
Hunter competing.
holed a birdie 8. AS Melville Smith,
by a fine second shot and good putt,
also had gotten 3, had to dig UP
81 for each of them.
Evening star., 1924-05-28
SEEK NIGHT SESSION
FOR DISTRICT BILLS
Zihlman, Acting Committee Head,
to Ask House Take Up CAL
endar Next Wednesday.
INSURANCE BILL DEFENDED
Capital Punishment Ban Measure
Debated at Meeting.

Acting Chairman Zihlman of the
House District committee was today
instructed by the committee to ask
House Leader Longworth for a night
session next Wednesday night to con-
slider District bills which the commit
tee is agreed upon and which can be
passed without much delay in the
House.
Representative Roy G. Fitzgerald,
Republican, Ohio, brought this matter
up when he endeavored to have the
acting chairman seek an additional
day on which the Fitzgerald work.
mems compensation bill could be
called up.
Representative Zihlman explained
that Ho ise Leader Longworth will be
unable % allow an extra day for Dis
trict legislation, but had advised him
that if he would bring to him a list
of measures on which the committee
was agreed, he would try to arrange
for a night session.
Representative Kent, Democrat,
Pennsylvania. eXhorted the commit
tee. and especially the chairman, to
stand by the workmen's compenSa-
tion legislation and to insist that it
come to vote. He said it was "a cry
ing shame" that this legislation had
been delayed
Stree. Name Change O. KID.
The District committee favorably re-
ported a bill introduced at the request
of the District Commissioners to
change the name of 3rd place north
east to Abby place.
A delegation of Anacostia citizens
headed by George c. Havenner. presi-
dent of the Anacostia Citizens Asso-
citation. appeared in behalf of legisla-
tion to improve Nichols avenue be-
tween Good Hope road and S street
southeast. The purpose of this bill is
to eliminate dangerous turn by
widening Nichols avenue. 1t has the
approval of the District Commission
ers. The District committee directed
Representative Hammer to write "A
report favoring this measure.
Repre- Rathbone, Republi-
Evening star., 1924-05-28

can, Illinois. called up for considera-
tion the Kvale bill to abolish the death
penalty in the District. This provok-
ed considerable discussion, but no
action was taken. Mr.. Rathbone said
that this legislation is along the line
OF enlightened progress. A num-
ber of states have already abolished
capital punishment. 1t tends to the
degradation of any state which takes
human life, Representative Rathbone
said. II believe life Imprisonment is
sufficient punishment to protect the
state"
Describes Jail Visit.
Representative Rathbone Described
visit to the Jail where the men
were seated at a table with a curtain
across one other end. He asked what
was behind this screen and found 1t
was the gallows. Representative
Rathbone declared this is an insult
lows as nothing more or less than a
relic of barbarism and said that the
nation should not sanction capital
punishment.
Representative Jost, Democrat, Mis-
souri,, proposed an amendment to
make the death penalty optional with
a jury.
Representative Gasque, Democrat,
South Carolina, pointed out that one
of the dangers of today "is too much
fake sentiment"
Recommendations from the Board
of Trade favoring the passage of a
bill providing for elimination of
grade crossings and also advocating
sewer Legislation was placed before
the committee. 1t was emphasized
that one of the most important sewer
projects is in Piney Branch parkway
between Rock Creek and 18th street.
The sewer development is the basis
for park development, it was pointed
out and appropriations for sever ex-
tensions are manifestly insufficient.
This was the last meeting of the
House District committee for the present
session unless some matters of ur-
gent importance prompt the calling
of another session.
Evening star., 1924-05-28
Special,

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made Alarm Clock; splendid time
keeper, with an alarm that never
fails to awaken the sound sleeper.
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Evening star., 1924-05-28
TAMPA REALTORS HERE.
Advance Guard to Annual Conven
ton Arrive Heavily Laden.

The advance guard from the Tampa
Realtors Board to the annual conven-
tion of the National Association of
Real Estate Boards arrived today and
are busy establishing headquarters at
the New Willard. where they will seek
to put Tampa on the convention map
in a realistic way.
Following them closely will be a car
load of grapefruit and thousands of
Tampa cigars for distribution at the
convention. The representatives are
Truman Green and A-Mike Vogel.
There are lots of ways to make
easy money, but the grand jury is
forever meddling.
Evening star., 1924-05-28
These are the feet
that haze helped make the Keds
reputation for longest euear

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of vacation use
+ Theirs are the feet that give sports
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Evening star., 1924-05-28

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French specialist tells how to
lose excess fat without exercise,
habit.forming drugs or reducing
creams.
Evening star., 1924-05-28
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35c Nestle's Almond Bars, ~ Ib ..... Csc
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Evening star., 1924-05-28

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can purchase a genuin 9
Thermos Bottle (p n t
size). attractive blue finished case,
with aluminium cap and shoulder,
for only SIC at Peoples.
Evening star., 1924-05-28

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sportsmen everywhere
used by winners of
IL National Tennis
Championships and 2
World Championships
last year-Keds are the
leading shoes for sports
purposes today.
/ But they are more
than that. Their un-
usual durability, their
fullong-wearing
quality, has made them
the ideal summer foot
wear for the active feet
of growing boys and gil
the country. They are {
to stand the continual
Evening star., 1924-05-28

the games, hikes and camping trips
of vacation time.
Keds are a complete line of cam
vas rubber-soled shoes, varying in
price according to grade, size and
style from $1.25 to $3.50. No mat
ter what price or style of canvas
rubber soIed shoes you want, it
will pay you to insist on Keds.
It is important to remember that
all canvas rubber -soled shoes are not
Keds. Keds are made only by the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-12
MRS. J. H. THAyER MARTIN
MENTIONED FOR ASSEMBLY

If current reports in political cir
cles are to be believed, Middlesex
county will have its first woman
legislative office seeker in the race
next fall in the person of Mrs. J. n.
Thayer Martin, of Woodbridge, VINO
is spoken of as aiRepublican candi-
date for the nomination as assembly
woman. "a
Mrs. Martin, who is the wife OF
the woodbridge township attorney
is we'll known Throughout the coun-
ty and state as leader among the
women. She has just completed her
presidency of the Woodbridge town
ship Woman's Club, and at the pres,
ent time is attending the national
convention of Woman's Clubs at
Los Angeles, California.
Although she is thousands or miles
away. talk of her candidacy is gain
ing momentum and 1t would not be
a great surprise to several OF the
Republican leaders to have MRS
Martin consent to enter the race
should the Republicans select a
woman as one of their candidates II
seems possible that the Democrats
will do likewise.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-12
OFFER SIS REWARD FOR
NEWS Of MISSING BOY

The local police and the police OF
neighboring cities have been asked
to aid in locating Martin Leone, OF
3SO Washington street, who has
been missing since Tuesday morn
ing of this week.
Martin is fourteen years of age,
quite tall for his age, dark complex
ion, brown eyes, weighing about
1O5 pounds. When he left home
on Tuesday morning he wore blue
pair of long trousers, brown shirt,
gray coat and brown shoes.
According to the parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Tony Leone. martin probably
left home because he was chastised
by his mother for having played
truant from school on Monday af-
ternoon, but when he left home on
Tuesday morning said nothing of
not returning.
The parents have offered a re-
ward of $25 to anyone notifying
them OF his whereabouts. Mr.. and
Mrs Leone can be reached by call
ing 1861.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-12
SEE RAMSAY IN
CONT
Local Doctors Friends Urge
Him to Run This Fall
Against Larson

DR.. William E. Ramsay as a can
didate for state senator.
This is the latest talk in political
circles and comes from all sections
of the county. 1t is a known fact
that Democratic political leaders
from all sections have been constant
visitors at DIR. Ramsay's residence
in High street during the past sew
eral weeks and that many confer
ences have been held concerning the
possibilities of DR.. Ramsay accepting
the honor that party leaders seek to
bestow on him.
The DOCTOR himself is non-commit-
tai on the matter, but in an interview
today said that great pressure Is
being brought to bear upon him to
become the candidate and that this
pressure is not only from politicians
but medical circles as well. He said
he has the matter under very serious
consideration. Those who are close
to DR.. Ramsay are predicting that
he will accept the candidacy.
DR.. Ramsay was state senator IN
1919 and during that time fathered
much important legislation and did
much for the health interests of the
state. He served for three years.
from 1908 to 1911. in the assembly.
His last political venture was In
1920 when he was candidate for
congress from the third congress
sional district and even in the Re-
publican landslide ran ahead of his
ticket.
From 1894 to 1898 he was health
officer of the local port, and during
the cholera scare in 1893 was spe-
cial inspector for the u. s. Marine
hospital service. He has also served
as a state water supply commits
sioner.
DR.. Ramsay is a member of the
Middlesex County District Medical
Society, of which he was president
in 1904, member of the New Jersey
State Medical Society, American
Medical Society. the Medicorco Sur
gical Society of New York. Of which
he was president in 1913, the confer
ence Board of Physicians in Indus
try. a fellow of the American Psychi-
atric Society, and visiting physician
at the city hospital here. He is
member of the Raritan Masons, OF.
this city and also the Elks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-12
COOLIDGE ACCL aimed when nominated:
KENYON LEADING FOR VICE PRESIDING
ssROxie and His Gang'
Score Tremendous Hit
KiWanis Club Fills Auditorium
to Capacity for Benefit
Show Last Night

The entertainment given by "Roxie
and His Gang" famous radio broad
casters, in the local high school au-
ditorium last night under the aus
pices of the Kiwanis Club for the
benefit of the Boy Scouts was enjoy
ed by more than 900 hundred people,
the seating capacity of the audito-
rum being taxed practically to capa-
city.
The affair was a success in every
way; Roxie and his artists put on a
brand of entertainment that was be-
yond all expectations; the Kiwanis
Club again scored by showing that a
high class entertainment could be
brought to the city and the audito-
rum filed: the Boy Scouts and the
disabled service men in the hospitals
of the country will benefit to the ex-
tent of several hundred dollars as
the result of the affair and everyone
who attended was greatly pleased
with the program.
S. l.. Rothafel, better known as
"Roxie," endeared himself to his
audience by his great personality
and knowledge of human nature.
The manner in which the artists
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thot eanh n,snher n,ieht 40 HE or
ha,. hast ,,.s ,,,,,ta avidanca of tbe
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Tho Tho narforn,ars nd the audience be-
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nh a srtist. an the stage ,eemed like
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tho radio to the voices Of the enter
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-12
MAYOR PLACES
BAN ON THE SALE
|0FF|RECRACKERs
Considers Petition Asking that
J Fourth of July Be Safe
and Sane Day
FIREWORKS ARE ALLOWED
Storekeepers Must Wait Until
July 3 to Open Sale
of Fireworks
FIREWORKS ARE ALLOWED

The celebration of the Fourth of
& llIlv in Perth Amboy this year will
moi he of the much advocated safe
and Sane VARIETY as fireworks will
he permitted hut the mayor has
n1aced a han on the sale of fire.
crackers and torpedoes. believing
{ them 70 he the most dangerous of
anv If the noise makers. This ac-
flor Nv the mavor is the resnlt OF
tba raceint .bv hin, of a netition ask
inc that he "nrohibit the use of the
obnovio,,s and danperous Arc crack
srs snd other noise n,aL;ng fire-
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-12
OPERATION IS PERFORMED
ON INJURED YOUTH

In an effort to save the life of John
Taft Dougherty. nineteen years old.
OF Jenkinstown, Pa, an operation
will be performed upon the young
man at the Perth Amboy City Hos
pital this afternoon. DR.. Moordhead,
OF the Post Graduate hospital, New
York City, specialist on the spine,
who came here Tuesday in consulta-
ton with DIR. George w. Tyrrell the
attending physician will perform the
xoperation. Dougherty Is suffering
with a fracture of the spine and
concussion of the brain as the result
Of an automobile accident in Amboy
avenue early Sunday morning. His
condition at the hospital this morn
ing was not deemed as good as yes
terday, It Is said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-12
ANNUAL BAPTIST CHURCH
SUPPER HELD LAST NIGHT

The annual meeting of the First
Baptist church was held last night
in the new building in City Hall
Park. a large number of the MEM
bers being on hand to enjoy the sup
per which was served by the Ladies
Aid Society of the church under the
direction of Mrs. Eugene Hope. The
reports from the heads of the va
rious church organizations were re-
ceived giving encouragement to the
members and bright prospects for
future expansion and unity.
Adrian Lyon, who was unable to
attend the Monday night meeting,
was present and delivered the
greetings of the Y. M. c. A., and
the Presbyterian church to the new
church. Irwin Kipp rendered two
tenor solos and Rev. Edward James
Holden. pastor of the First Baptist
of Westfield. gave an address in
which he made plea for service
among the members. He told them
that there is great need at the
present time of everyone giving his
best and serving to the limit, de-
claring that the more you put into
the church, the more you will get
out of it,.
Tonight special missionary pro-
gram win be carried out, Mrs. JOS
eph Walker presiding The last of
held tomorrow night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-12
JERSEY WH0OPS
FOR COOLIDGE
State Delegation Plays Con-
spicuous Role in Conven-
ton Demonstration
BY LEO j. TANNING
Evening News Special Representa-
tive at Cleveland Convention

CLEVELAND. June 12-New Jer-
sey's delegates played a conspicuous
role tonight in the fifteen minute
demonstration for President Coolidge
the first time his name was mem
toned in the reading of the plat
form.
Chairman Edge grabbed the state
standard and holding it aloft began
the march around the aisles. other
states quickly following this lead.
National Committeeman Keane
beamed his approval from his place
on the platform where the commit
tee members sit
Tomorrow morning there Is to be
an executive session of the dele
gates at which the question of sup
porting one of the numerous can
didates for vice president Will be dis
cussed and also whether New Jersey
shall vote as unit. Senator Edge is
for either Federal Judge Kenyon or
Brigadier General Dawes.
National Committeeman Kean is
pleased with the action of the rules
committee in getting access the
plan for equal footing of the women
from each state with the members
in this body. He worked hard for
this. and had the support of former
Senator Frelinghuysen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1924-06-12
ITALIAN DEMOCRAT CLUB
RENAMES PUCCI PRESIDENT

Officers for the ensuing year were
slected at the meeting Of the Perth
Amboy Italian Democratic Club
which was held in Washington hall,
On Tuesday night. Eight new MEM
hers were taken In at this session
ana plans for the coming campaign
were discussed.
q. Pucci was reelected president,
and J. lombard. Adam Jennetty, r.
Notaro. o. Galassi and J. Tesora,
were appointed members of the
hoard Of trustees. e. Signorini was
named corresponding secretary, r.
Iso, financial secretary, and D.
cruolo. treasurer. Adam Jennetty
- also to act in the capacity Of Sec
retary to the presidents