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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-05-13
AM { N D MOVE
! F OR REMOVAL
. Of EXPLOSIVES
Senate Agrees in Move for
$500, 900 to Ship Rar-
itan Explosives
BY GEORGE HI. MANNING
Washington Correspondent OF the
Perth Amboy Evening News.

BY GEORGE HI. MANNING
Washington Correspondent OF the
Perth Amboy Evening News.
WARRINGTON. May 1.-THE sen.
ate today agreed to an amendment
to the army appropriation bill ap-
propriating 100000 for removal
and storage elsewhere of high ex-
plosives now stored at Raritan Ar
senal. Senator Edge of New Jer-
sey succeeded in having this amend
ment adopted by the senate appro-
priations committee, following sew
eral conferences with Secretary of
War Weeks in response to the in
sistent agitation on the part of the
people living near the arsenal for
their removal in order to prevent
so far as possible the recurrence of
the series of DANA ging explosions.
This contemplated action by the
war department is the direct cons
equence of the explosion which oc-
Cured at the Nixon plant at Metu-
chen about three months ago result
ing in several deaths and serious
dSmage to property.
Secretary Weeks has agreed to
remove the high explosives from
Raritan Arsenal as soon as the ap-
preparation becomes available July
1. After the senate passes the
army appropriation bill it will go
back to the House for concurrence
in the senate amendment. 1t is ex-
pected the House will readily agree
to the amendment affecting Raritan
Arsenal.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-05-13
TWO ALLEGED THE YES
MAY DIE; POLICE GOT
TIP OF ROBBERY PLOT

WOODBRIDGE May 13.-Two freight robbers the
Railway Hospital condition the result Of bullet
wounds received by them in pistol battle with railroad and
Woodbridge police early this morning taken the
Woodbridge Jail charged with participation the robbery which
took place Pennsylvania railroad siding Avene and
escaped although thought wounded The
Pennsylvania railroad police had been clipped off, that the rob
berry would take place last night party Of railroad police
and five Woodbridge officers trap for the thieves
The two shot during the pistol BATTLE said by Railway
Hospital attendants to be seriously injured
John Francis Hull forty years DID, of p Oakdene
Taneck freight yard conductor Suffering bullet
through chest bullet having completely through his body
Walter Duffy alias Dunn years DID, of Lewis
Union HILL has nine bullet wounds different parts Of
The captured by the police and held the Woodbridge
police station George Rzo twenty four DID, of 135
Halsey street Newark who gives his occupation brickye
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-05-13
MAY CHARGE IMPLICATIONS
IN PHONE co. ACTION

NEWARK, May 13.-Indications
were made at this Public Utility
Commissions resumption of hear
ings today into the New York Tclc-
phone Company's application for
higher rates that an attempt will be
made by Frank H. Sommer of coun-
sci for the New Jersey league of
municipalities. to show that various
items in the company's list of
property valuations have been dup
Heated in arriving at the total. The
indications were made by Mr.. Som
mer In questioning witnesses today.
The telephone company in sub
mitting testimony last week set
$91. 100000 as the valuation of it's
New Jersey properties upon which
basis 1t will ask for the increased
telephone rates.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-05-13
CIVIC MEETING TONIGHT

A second meeting of those inter-
ested in forming a municipal organ
ization similar to a Chamber of
Commerce will be held tonight at
the city hall at s o'clock. The meet
ing has been called by Alderman at
Large Richard j. Calvin, for fur
ther consideration of the plans for
such an organization made public
last week. City Attorney David T..
wilentz will be present to advise
those at the meeting how city funds
may be used for this purpose.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-05-13
Republicans Control
COnfereeS on Taxation

WASHINGTON, May 13-Republi-
can retained control of the con-
ferees of the tax reduction bill
through appointment today by the
senate of three Republicans and
two Democrats, the same ratio as
fixed by the House.
Pointing out the bill as passed
by the senate was modelled on the
Democratic program, the main por-
visions of which had been opposed
by the Republican organization, Sem
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-05-13
2 SHOT IN GUN BATTLE with FREIGHT
CAR ROBBERS At AvENEL; 3 ARRES TE
2 TAPS FOR VAN HORN;
3 FOR KELLY; JEPSON, a

Three taps on the fire alarm
system between $3.50 and 10
o'clock this evening will denote
the election of James Kelly, of
the Mcclellan Engine company,
as the chief of the local fire de-
partment. -Four taps will be for
Emil Jepson, of the Eagle COM
pany, and two taps for Louis
Van Horn, of the Lincoln COM
pany.
The voting will be carried on
in the council chamber at City
Hall and over three hundred
votes may be cast. Chief John
Campbell will act in the capac-
fty of judge, and a parade and
supper will follow the election.
The polls open at z and close
at Q.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-05-13
Firm INCORPORATES

NEW BRUNSWICK, May 1S.-A
certificate of Incorporation has been
filed in the county clerks Office by
the Middlesex Provident Loan Asso-
citation, of Church street. this city.
James A. Mesina is the agent and
the capital investment is $4,000,
two hundred and fifty shares at 500
share. Anthony Caprio, Alphonso
Russo and James Mesina. all of this
city, are the incorporators and they
have taken five shares each.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-05-13

ator Simmons. North Carolina, rank
ing Democrat on the finance COM
mittee, had suggested the appoint
mente of three Democrats and two
Republicans.
Senator Simmons said he would
accept the membership named by
the senate, but if the Democratic
sections in the bill were not pro-
tected he would ask for discharge of
the senate conferees and appoint
ment of a Democratic majority.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-05-13
HOSPITAL SESSION TONIGHT

The annual meeting of the direc-
tors of the Perth Amboy City hospi-
tai will be held tonight in the rooms
of the water department at the city
hall. The annual election of OIL
GERS will take place at this meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-05-13
CHINA PRESIDENT DEAD

SHANGHAI. May 1s (By The AS
sociated Press) Sun Vat Sen. presi-
China, according to unconfirmed re-
ports is dead from brain fever.
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Board of Reyiew to Meet

The Board of Review, of the Perth
Amboy District Council, Boy Scouts
of America. will hod a meeting at
the new scout headquarters of Mar
ket street and Bertrand avenue,
tonight at O'Clock.
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KaIn causes Flood Danger

ROCHESTER, NY. May 13-With
nearly six feet of water running over
the dam at Mt. Morris today and the
river level ascending hourly, there
was every indication that only imme-
diate cessation of the rain would
avert serious flood conditions
throughout the Genesee Valley.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-05-13

You can depend upon the Ford for
every service You can depend upon our
service for every Ford. Dorsey Motors.
Inc. eose-S-lo-zt'
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Known AZ the State Street Baby store 10
connected now with the burton stores, Inc.,
l4s smith 81
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-05-13

Buy Ford and play safe. Dorsey Mo-
tors, Inc, Open Evenings.
56a5--t-lS-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-05-13

When In doubt buy Ford. Dorsey
Motors. Inc. Open Evenings.
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FLOOD DAMAGE FEARED
IN 3 EASTERN STATES

HAGERSTOWN, Nd. May 13.-
The worst flood in a decade swept
over Williamsport, Nd, today. para
lying industry and destroying hun
dreds of thousands of dollars in
property.
At noon the Potomac was more
than 80 feet above normal and con-
tinued to rise at the rate of five
inches an hour. Traffic over the
Western Maryland Railway at Will
Transport was suspended.
At Harper's Ferry the flood waters
rose to a height of IL feet in some
parts of the town. At hancock, Nd
the entire western end of the town
was under water. Travei on the
state highway between Hagerstown
and Cumberland is reported impos-
sible.
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waters to Recede Today

PITTSBURGH, May 13.-After
rising during the night and this
morning the Allegheny and Monon-
gahela rivers here reached a food
crest of slightly more than 26 feet,
shortly before noon today. United
States weather burear observers said
the waters would begin to recede
during the afternoon.
The maximum stage was fourt feet
above the danger mark.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-05-13

Cars washed. polished aud <re1e11
OR night BY Louis S9lomon, ID feat d
7 ssass.ss ssssss z.ss...
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County Gets Road Money; state To Supervise All Wor
WEATHER

Showers late
tonight or We'd
n e s d a y; no
change In tenn
perature; moder-
ate. west becom-
ing south winds.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-02

HARD TO CHOOSE
Critic Thinks Bill One Of
Best To Play Here
In Months

Little doubt remained in the minds
of those attending the Lyric Thursday
that they had seen one of the best bills
presented by that theater in some time.
The only thing that puzzled the aver
age spectator as he left the show was
to pick out what probably was the best
act.
Allewere good, and the choice rested
rather with the type of act each IN
dividual preferred rather than with the
class of talent displayed. All were big
time Keith circuit material and well
presented.
The act scoring the biggest hit with
most of the audience probably was the
one closing the bill. 1t is well known
among stage folk that success lies in
winning the audience, and Garcinetti
brothers, the European novelty hat
throwers, did this to perfection. A
soft air ball used in their act was
bounded into the audience, where 1t
was passed swiftly from side to side,
bringing enthusiasm to the crowd and
offering an enjoyable novelty.
Plenty OF Novelty
Earl Pearson, Cleo Newport and Carl
Pearson headliner the bill in an act
they call Rhythm" Swinging songs,
with comic lines, and clever dancing
comprise their act.
Miss Marcelle, singing Southern
syncopated songs, proved an able en-
tertainer. To get proper effect she
adopted the makeup of a high-brown
and because she so well initiated the
mannerisms and speech of a negro
virtually all the audience believed until
the final cutrain that she was black.
Ernest Anderson and Marjorie Burt
appeared in 1.-THE Dizzy Heights" writ
ten by Paul Gerard Smith. The ac-
ton in this skit is set on mountain
peak in the Alps, where. a man and
woman on their honeymoon find them
selves marOoned without guidebook or
lunch just at nightfall. The wit of
the lines, combined with the talent of
the two PLAYERS, produced series of
laughs from the audience.
For music lovers the Musical John
sons open the. BILL A group of we'll
rendered selections amply justified their
claim of being MASTERS of the Xylo-
phone" w r NJ
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-02
CAPITOL'S FILM
FORCEFUL STORY
Glenn Hunter And Martha
Mansfield Lead In The
Youthful Cheaters'

Following upon the success gained
by Second Fiddle" the first of the
film guild production starring Glenn
Hunter, Youthful Cheaters," the Sec
ond production featuring this star, will
be the attraction at the Capitol the
atre.
Like Second Fiddle" this vehicle
gives Glenn Hunter every opportunity
for the display of his histrionic gifts.
1t offers Mr.. Hunter in a part which,
according to critics who have followed
the meteoric rise of this star, will en-
trench him strongly in the ranks of
motion picture stars. A notable cast
has been engaged in support of Mr..
Hunter. Martha Mansfield, Ziegfeld
FOllies beauty, who has been making
rapid strides in the motion picture pro-
fessiOn lately, plays the role of the
girl. William Calhoun enacts the part
of the father, while others in the cast
include such well known screen names
as Marie Burke, Mona Marden and
Dwight Wiman.
Youthful Cheaters" is the story OF
an innocent youth brought up in the
seclusiOn of vessel of mercy which
has given success to the cholera vic
Tins in India. His father, a noted doe
tor, upon his return to America is sud-
denly taken ill. Lois, the girl, brought
up in the environment of wealth and
jazz, visits the vessel on "a lark and
becomes quarantined. The boy leaves
the ship and joins the girl in her fash.
ionable home along the Hudson. The
total abandon and indolent life OF
wealth soon ruins the fine character
of the boy. How he is finally awak.
ened supplies this story with one OF
the most tense and dramatic film dra-
mas seen for some time.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-02
MRS. ". ]. LONG
DIES THURSDAY
(Besserner Bureaul

BESSEMER, Ala. May News of
the death of Mrs. w. J. Long, aged
pioneer resident of Bessemer which
occurred in Birmingham. was received
Thursday afternoon. Death occurred
at the residence of Rev. ]. L. Mitchell
at West End, following short illness.
Mrs. Long, however. had been in ill
health for the past several months.
Mrs. Long was the widow of the
late w. ]. Long, founder of Long
IeYls Hardware company, and was
closely associated with many benevo-
lent enterprises at Bessemer over long
period of years. She was one of the
founders of the United charities, with
which she was officially connected for
more than 30 years. and also was active
in founding the Church of God. She
was also connected with promoting the
interest of this church throughout the
south.
She is survived by three sons, John
c., Perry and Charles A. Long of Bees
semer and Henry ID. Perry of High
Point, n. c.; a daughter, Mrs. Andrew
J. Campbell of West Palm Beach, Fla.
Funeral services are to be announced
by McCollum pending the arrival of
relatives.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-02
JElNTSON DENIES
BUILDING REPORT

Reports that eight additional stories
were to be constructed on the Jemison
company's building at Third avenue
and Twenty-frst street were discrsdit-
ed Thursday afternoon by officials Of
the company.
When the present building was com
pleted three years ago, plans were made
for additional floors, it was stated, but
the company does not intend to build
at the present time. The building now
has two stories.
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Relatives Survive

to one of the strongest churches of the
south.
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PARADE is STAGED
\ ON FRATERNAL DAY
Benevolent Orders United In
Observance OF May l

Benevolent fraternal orders in Bir-
mingham united Thursday in an i'm
Pressive Fraternal Day parade in which
500 persons participated, with IS auto
mobiles and a score or more of deco
rated floats. The procession required
an hour for its march, which started at
Capitol Park and continued south along
twentieth street to Second avenue,
thence to Twenty street to First
avenue, to Nineteenth street and back
to Capitol Park. Traffic was halted
while the long line of march made its
way through lines of interested specta-
brs who viewed the various floats and
decorated cars, with liberal comments
Of approval.
The parade was held in ii sections,
first of which was led by Commissioner
W. B. Cloe, Chief of Police Fred II.
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J. f, billiard in charge, assisted by Rev.
j. A. Bryan Burial Il 10 follow at
Oak Hill cemetery.
H WasNOld Settler
Mrs, Miles was the widow of n.
Frank Miles, one of the city's early
settlers Born in Pine Level, Ala,
February a.. 1853, she came to Bir-
ningham after her marriage, one month
before the village was incorporated.
Instilled with the religious faith of
her parents Mrs. Miles early became
devoted to the religious growth of the
community, and it was through her in
terest, together with a handful of 9TH
church was founded. 1t has since grown
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-02

McDuff and mounted policemen. They
were followed by the Boys Industrial
band, Grand Marshall G. Armstrong
West and Assistant Marshall Alvin
Douglas. y.
Thirteen organizations were included
in the celebration, as follows: Fra
ternaI Aid union, .Macabees. Woman S
Benefit association. Royal Neighbors of
America, Protected Home circle, Wood
men of the World. Woodmen circle, Sc
curity Benefit association, Order of
Pocahontas, Benevolent Knights of
America.
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FUNERAL FRIDAY
FOR MRS. MILES

Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy Miles.
II, last of Is charter members of the
First Baptist church, who died at
South Highland infirmary early Thurs
day, will be held Friday afternoon at
4 o'clock.
Appropriate to the many services she
has rendered. rituals viii be performed
at the First Baptist church with DIR.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-02
LOCKE PRESIDES

Acts As Special Judge During Forts
Absence
Hugh A. Locke, prominent Birming.
ham attorney and formerly assistant
solicitor, acted as special judge for the
trial of criminal cases Thursday aft
ernoon, taking the place of Judge Viii.
liam b: Fort, who left Birmingham
early Thursday night to attend the
meeting of the Alabama Bar associa.
ton in Florence.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-02

To Manufacturers
Ist-IdealIy Iocated--with trunk lines railroads
North, East South, West and all year round War
rior River navigation with water rate to the Gulf
2nd-Cheap hydro-electric power and gh-grade
steam coal mined at her doors.
3rd-Splendidy located. reasonably priced manu-
featuring SITES with convenient lands for housing Of
employees. s .ss..s
Altogether satisfactory labor conditions-with
call ON the highest types of skilled labor and abora-
tory experts in manufacturing problems.
5th-Banks strong enough to finance any PROPOSE
tion--and friendly to every industry fundamentally
sound.
6th--A climate that permits uninterrupted year
round production.
7th-The assurance in advance Of your coming to
Ensley-of the cooperation of Ensleys Merchants
and Business Men to locate you properly and assist
you in every other way possible.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-02

''KRANK'S"
THE CHARM SHOPPH
1903-2ND AVE-, ~.

LARGEST STOCK OF odd trousers In the
lat Ave.
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She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Lucille
Darden, 1928 Cullom street; one son,
Horace s. Miles, Los Angeles; two sis
tiers, Mrs. George Sharrar, Birming-
ham; Mrs. John Anderson, Texas; a
brother, Morgan Guice of Pine Level ;
the following grandchildren: Horace
S. Miles, Los Angeles Robert r.,
Franklin NJ, Dorothy, William 9. and
Lucille NJ. Darden, and a number Of
nieces and nephews.
Active pallbearers will be HI. e. Cox
V. r. Jones, Il. f. Hooper, j. g. Oar
den, H. L. Dunn, w. B. McEwen
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

A1VlVVOlSGEME 40 ~
LOST AND FOUND &
DODGE TouR1NG CAR--stoisn tuesday
night: license A-11se0; motor NO.,
isaac: e25 reward. Call Herniock 4 z1e.
PURsEr-Btown leather purse lost on aeth
St.. between Goth and 2eth Ave. n:
finder please return to SO First National
Bank Bldg.. or phone Main e1s RewMrds
PIN LosT-Round gold pin, six small
after rain near 18th or i4th Ave. or on
31st or SAD ST., Norwood. Liberal reward.
Mrs. q. 8, Mercer. 1421 sist St. ". Hem
FUR-A double sable choker Lost de-
tween and ) o'clock Wednesday aft-
ernoon az & Pizitx's; $50 reward. Call
EpsIey es3g IL
BEADED BAG LOST-AIso blue swsyxef{
probably taken by mistake in Sherrers
Kessler; IL found please return to 1903
24th ST. Ne or call Hemfock s-W. Rec
ward.
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If the small rug or oilcloth will not
stay in place on the floor wet the
edges with soap and water and press
down. Do not walk on it until 1t is
dry.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1924-05-02
FILLMORE CAST
] in GREAT ROLE
Has Wonderful Part In
The First Year. At
Jefferson

F Only three performances remain in
which theatregoers may enjoy that roar
Ing, romantic, thrilling comedy melo-
drama, Captain Applejack, which
has been delighting crowded houses as
produced by the all-star Jefferson play
ers. Everything is already for the pres
entation next week of that greatest of
eOmedy successes. THE First Year"
Booked by special request from hun
dreds of theatregoers, Birmingham will
have an opportunity to see its own star,
Russell Fillmore, in his greatest role
as the young husband of The First
Year" Playing opposite him is Miss
Kathleen Comegys, whose daintiness
lends itself admirably to the portrayal
of the bride. ]. Glynn MacFarlane
has more staid role than his buster
ing pirate of Captain Applejack," but
he is always good. A. S. Byron, Tam
zon Marker, Miss Helen Ray. Defor-
rest Dawley. Peter Buffers and Miss
Elaine Davies are cast most happily.
THE First Year is not only the
funniest play that recent years have
brought forth, but it is also the most
human comedy ever written. That is
what makes 1.-THE First Year" stand
out pas the pre-eminent production of
the century-the people come to life
on the stage, they talk, and they act
and think as your friends do. and may
be you do yourself. Yes, there is no
doubt that, as human document, fill
ed to the brim with laughter, THE First
Year" stands In a class by itself-on
pinnacle that no play ever reached
before, and that none will ever reach
In the years to come.
AT LOEW'S BIJOU
Just two more days remain to see
see Tom Mix, daredevil cowboy actor,
in the William Fox production of Zane
Grey's story, "The Lone Star Ranger"
at Loews Bijou this week. together with
his famous horse, Tony" and his fem
mime lead, Billie Dove, whose great
beauty is still remembered from the
time of her personal appearance in Biz
mingham.
The St Clair Twins and company
also will continue to feature the vaude-
vile offering for the weekend with
their latest creation, stepping Some, "
lively dance and musical revue, the
last act of the bill, which is opened
by the five Lelands, with their daring
Juggling of human beings.
Other acts on this diversified week
end bill include the comedians, Lew
Krug and Walter Kaufman, in "Is
Marriage Applesauce?" and Bernard
Wheeler and Adele Potter in the hui
morous skit, ''Smithy," while George
Stanley and sister promise to continue
their success with their quaint char
acterizations of Dixie stories, music
and dances.