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- —- -- — _ Caruso’s Last Message To U. 5. Caruso's last message from Italy to America was a post card to the treasurer of the Metropolitan Opera House. It reads: "Here I am. With my salutations to you and all the members of the offices. I feel better every day. Soon I will bo over the top. Regards, Caruso.” p 1'...—-----—- — -- - - - - - Last Tribute To Caruso Fitting Honor For Famous Tenor; King Attends Mass fBy The Associated Press.] NAPLES. Aug. 5.—This city re sumed norma] life today, following Interruption caused by the death of Enrico Caruso. Seldom in the his tory of the city has the death of a man In private life effected the Nea politans and from the time of the tenor's death was announced until his body was placed in its temporary vault business was at a standstill. Church, government and people paid last honors to Caruso. At the Basila of San Francisco di Paola. where the requiem niass was cele brated. were gathered representa tives of King Victor Emanuel, (he Italian government and Ihe i'nited States. In the floral offerings heap ed about the vault where tho hody was placed, were wreaths sent as la kens of the sorrow felt in virtually tho entire occidental world. Great crowds surged about the edifice where the funeral serviees were held or strained against police lines drawn along the streets while the procession passed. Tt Is estimat ed 50.000 persons gathered In front of the Basilia. Moving from the church the cor tege was beaded by mounted squad rons of municipal guards bearing medieval banners. Behind came the municipal hand of Naples march- . ing with measured steps. Tho mu-, lilcipal service of Naples followed, the firemen wearing uniforms of ^jirmei’ da>s. Then came a crucifix *bSBferr'i“oWiOF aloft tho emblem of sacrifice, leading a. procession of priests In cossack and surplice, while Dominicans and Franciscan monks, with bowed head and with ]ips uttering prayers followed. It was 5 o'clock when the proces sion left the Basilica of San Fran-1 cisco di Paola. on its journey to the Canessa. chapel, where the casket i was consigned to Its temporary rest ing place. Tho final scene of seal-' Jng the vault occurred just before procession behind the representa twiligrlit. Tlie crowd fell into tlie tives of the city and the nation and of foreign governments. There were f« ris of thousands of Neopolitans who thus paid tribute to the artist. As the hearse passed by tlie men in tlie throngs uncovered their heads and murmured prayers, while women and children bowed low. The procession assembled in the Plaza Dantze, and here it was that the tributes of the nation’s city and out side world were paid in orations de livered by representative men. For America the speaker was Homer M. Byingtor. the American consul it Naples. Jv told of the loss Italy, i America and the world had suffered I it the passing of the great artist Caruso, he said, mourned in two hemispheres, was beloved not only i ror his art, but also for his many generous deeds of charity. In the it her speeches the prefect, mayor md representatives of the council mlogized the life of the tenor and [eve of his art and country. In the services the requiem high mass of Piasielo was sung by a hoir of 400 voices, acompanled by in orchestra of 200 under direction if Guisepp Baroni, following the mass the tenor dc Pueia, an old time friend of Caruso, sang an air fr< -n i I bo St. Pabell-i icuniom HOARD OP EXCISE Regular meeting of tlie Board of Excise Commissioners of tlie City of Perth Am boy. N. ,1.. hold August 2nd, 1921. The members present were. Commissiouors .Smith, Eneas. Flynn and President Frey. On motion tlie reading of the minutes of tlie meeting of July 5th was dispensed with, and the minutes approved as re corded. Billiard licenses were granted to the following: Frank Petoro, 297 Hall Avenue, <2 tables. Frank Frekop. fi78 Catherine 5t. (1 tabic) by a unanimous vote. On motion the Board adjourned. MARINA GRAVE. Clerk Fro Tern. 5378—8-5-11. . MAY BE ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL Mrs. darn Shortrldge Folt* SAN FRANCISCO—Reports that Attorney General Daugherty will fol j low the precedent ot former Attor ney General Palmer and appoint a 1 woman assistant to succeed Mrs. An nette Adams, resigned, lias led to the belief here that Mrs. Clara Short ridge Foltz. San Diego, sister of Sen ator Samuel M. Shortrldge, will shortly be tendered that post. Mrs. Foltz has been prominent In Califor nia politics for years. Here’s Your Opportunity 2 o Own I our Own Home By Paying Monthly Less 2 han It 2 akes 2 o Pay Pen? We have new 5 and 6 room houses with all improvements built in first class workmanship manner and with the best materials. Same may be had at a very reasonable price. Only $500.00 cash needed and the balance in small monthly payments or subject to mortgage, payable every six months. We also wish to announce that we have our own building organization, headed by Mr. Matthew T. Smith and we are in a position to build any style house selected from many different plans, drawn by efficient architects. These plans are free to our prospective buyers. For further particulars call or write MAPLE r.EALTY CO. * 215 Smith St. Tel. 1710 Perth Amboy, N. J. — ■" 1 i ■■' ■' — j l 32* CL.- ■ •**- • '!/• mm- r~- '■ . Search fur Furl her Bombs. NKW YORK, Aug. 6.—Staten IslanTl police were scouring the beach at Rosebank in search of fur ther bombs similar to the one ex ploding yesterday, killing a boy. After the explosion detectives found a hand grenade believed to be one of a consignment dumped Into the harbor. UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY IN THE MATTER OF ABRAHAM J. GOLDFARB, Bankrupt. Tn Bankruptcy To the creditors of Abraham J. Goldfarb of the City of Perth Amboy, in the Coun ty of Middlesex, and district aforesaid, a bankrupt: . _ Notice is hereby given that on Hie thirtieth day of July. 1921. the sa’« Abraham J. Goldfarb was duly adjudi cated bankrupt, and that the first meeting of his creditors will be held at my office. No 2in Smith Ftreet. Perth Amboy. N. J . on Mondav. the twenty-second day of August. 1921, at 10 o'clock A. M., at which time the said creditors may attend, prove their claims, appoint a trustee, ex H ill ina ilia *.1 other business as may properly come l». fore such meeting. It Is not necessary for the creditors to personally attend court at the above time and place unless they desire to examine 1 the bankrupt or participate in the elec tion of a trustee. Proofs of claim may he filed with the ! Referee at the above address. August 4. 1921. ADRIAN LYON. 5379—8-5-lt Referee in Bankruptcy. NOTICE OF SALE UNDER CHATTEL MORTGAGE Public notice is given that by virtue of a chattel mortgage, executed by George W. Lambertson to the Universal Motor Sales Company, dated May 31st, 1921. and filed in tiie office of the Clerk of the Coun ty of Monmouth on the first day of June, 1921. and duly record'd In Book 122 of Chattel Mortgages for said county on Pages 45S, etc., and upon which default In payment has been made, we shall sell the property therein mentioned and de scribed as follows: Ford Delivery, beat ing Engine No. 2677999, at public auction to the highest bidder at 2 o'clock in the afternoon on Tuesday, the ninth day of August, 1921. at 160 New Brunswick Ave nue. Pertfi Amboy. New Jersey. Dated. August 4th, 1921. UNIVERSAL MOTOR SALES CO.. By STACY M. COUTTS. 5366—8-5-3t. Scientific Dentistry By our “New Scientific Meth od” we are able to remove nerves, drill teeth and extract the most difficult roots without the slightest pain being felt. Teeth inserted without plates —decayed teeth saved—and di seases of the gums treated. A clientele of more than 50,000 satisfied patients testify to our dependable service at moderate prices. Consultation and exam ination without charge. fc)nSalter ^Dentist 119 SMITH ST„ COR. STATE ESTABLISHED 20 YEARS Hours—9 to 8 P. M. Sundays—10 to 12 Extraction Specialist, Vitalized Air Administered U&ll order* filled wme day order Is received. We prepay express charges if full amount is sent with order. j CORD TIRE All Non Skids 5000 Mile Guarantee Sica Cord Tiro Fabrifi Tube 30x3 8.95 6.95 *1.25 30x3 % 11.95 7.95 1.50 32x3 % 14.95 10.95 1.60 31x4 17.45 13.45 1.80 32x4 17.95 13.95 1.85 33x4 18.40 14.45 1.90 34x4 18.95 14.95 1.95 ! PENNSYLVANIA VAC. CUPS NEW Seconds 31x4, *14.50; 33x4 cord. *29; 34x4, *30; 34*4%. $32.50; 35x 4%, $34.50; 36x4}?, *36.50. Guarantee on/^8^,, Motorcyclists, Attention! 28x3 Fisk Red Top with Tube *10 Clincher Tires, All Sizes *10-*12-$14-$18-$I8-$20-$22 j We Specialize in Odd Size» Downing Tire Stores Corp. 1717 BROADWAY Bet. 54th-55th Sts. NEW YORK CITY We occupy entire building Phones 0375-0376 Circle Suit Against Jameshurg Man [By Evening Newe Staff Correspondent.1 NEW BRUNSWICK. Aug. 5—A suit has been begup jn the court of common pleas involving the New Jersey Tobacco Company, of Mount Holly, and I.ouis T. Bennett, of Jamesburg. The action is brought by the ttobacco company to recover $127.50, said tp be due it for cigars delivered to the plaintnff April 1 and for which payment was never made. Interest is also asked from that date and the defendant is given twenty days to file a reply to the allega tions. Wrenck on Pennsylvania Railroad. PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 5.—Traffic on the New York division of the Pennsylvania Railroad was delayed today by a wreck at Morrisville, Pa., across the Delaware river from Tren ton A New York mail and express train carrying no passengers, was sideswiped by a freight train. Cars on both trains were wrecked and a considerable number of hogs and rttlek^ed^^ Wins Race With Death. PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 5.—A race with death which began five days i ago at his home in Monticelio, Ark., and ended here, was won by nine year-old Maurice Keizer, it was an nounced today. Maurice swallowed j a brass tack. The tack lodged deep in his lun. threatening to puncture. He was rushed across the country to a hospital here. A bronchoscope was Inserted and forceps applied to remove the tack. No anaesthetic was administered and he was de Inrged perfectly well today. One Killed in tiotnup. [By Ths Associated Press ] CANTON. O., Aug. 6.—One man s dea.d and another probably fatay y wounded, the result jot a holdup n the vicinity of aLke Park here ast night, it became known today. Aug. G. Hahn, fifty, was shot to „ leath and Edward W. Markling se- ■ •iously wounded when a gang of : oreigners broke up a card game in a vhich they were participating. HURRY UP! “ A GET IN ON THIS AND SAVE \ THERE’S NO TIME W WHILE THE SAVING IS jj TO LOSE! f GOOD! ONLY A FEW DAYS ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT LEFT $20,000 Stock Of Clothing and Furnishings Sold At A Great Sacrifice! K THE ★ SHOP Money Raising Sale These Reductions are so Great and the Price so LOW, that the event outshadows any sale ever attempted in PERTH AM BOY. CLOTHING PRICES SMASHED BEYOND COMPARISON! BELOW ARE QUOTED ONLY A FEW ITEMS OF THIS GREAT SALE I $22.50, $25 and $27.50 SUITS Smart 3-piece Suits of fine blue serge herring bone, all wool cashmere and ^ fancy mixtures | $17.50 $30, $32.50 and $35 SUITS Snappy as well as conservative Men’s and Young Men’s models, in regular and stout. $20.00 $37.50, $40 and $42.50 SUITS These are sample suits which we bought off the manufacturer, that re tailed at the above prices. To close out at the sale. Sale price $30.00 -— I MEN S fukiubiumu Limrakihuekt b I All Arrow and Ide Collars 19c. 6 For.$100 50c and 65c Silk Collars, 35c. Dress Shirts, $2.00 and $2.50; Arrow and other makes . $1.29 Men’s $4.50 Shantung Shirts . $2.93 Men’s Pure Silk Hose, 75c value; while they last. • -48c Men’s 25c sox, all colors; while they last; sale price, 10c. _ Men’s Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers; 75c value; per garment.39c Men’s Otis and Reis Bal briggan Shirts and Drawers, $1.25 value; per garment 75c Men’s B. Y. D. Union Suits; Sale Price.$1.39 Men’s B. V. D. Shirts and Drawers; per garment..65c Cooper’s $1.50 Union Suits 98c. Men’s $1.50 Nainsook Union Suits . 69c Men’s 35c Money Saver Hose; pair.19c Men’s Nainsook Shirts and Drawers; 75c grade; Sale Price . 49c 50c Suspenders.19c Men’s $1.50 Leather Belts, 63c. OVERALLS $3.50 Oshkosh B’gosh, and Sweet-Orr Overalls... .$1.79 Other makes, $2 grades, $1 Men’s $1.25 Work Shirts in all colors. 69c Men’s All Wool Trousers Get a pair to match that coat that is almost new. $3.50 and $4 paris.... $2.65 $4.50 and $5 pants... .$3.65 $5.50 and $6 pants ... .$4.65 $10 White Flannel Pants, $6.48. KHAKI PANTS $2.00 Pants . $1.29 $3.00 Pants . $1.59 Wash Ties 19c 50c Bow Ties.39c 75c Bow Ties.% 49<j Men’s 75c Ties .57c $1.25 Ties . 75c $1.50 and $2 Ties_$1.00 I Open Evenings Until 3 P M. Open Evenings Until 9 P.M. T H E^SHOP 1 Until 93 SMITH ST. PERTH AMBOY, N. J. UaU1 I: CORNER KING STREET r ^ “It Outshines Aii Others” I _ __ Clothiers Tailors Hatters Furnishers | 9 P M' [ _I, I. BLOCK, Proprietor_ 9 P' M‘ 1 TERHUNE’S 338 State Street One Block from Smith Street r WHERE LOW PRICES LEAD Wonderful Bargains For Saturday Boys’ Striped Stiel'ul Blue Overalls; worth 59e. Spe cial at a pair 39c Jacquard Turkish Towels, large size, heavy weight; blue and pink squares; wer 75e. Special at each 39c Men’s Plaid Nainsook Union Suits, well made of good material; worth $1.00; special at a suit 75c Pink Brocaded Bandeaux; very well made; were 50c; special at 29c Men’s Cotton socks; black, navy, brown and gray, worth 10c a pair; special at a pair 12%c Fine Ribbed Undervests, bodice and V front; worth 25c; special at each 15c Striped Seersucker Petti coats; good sizes; deep ruf fle; were $1.00; special at each 50c Gingham and Percale Bun galow Aprons; elastic waist and with sash; special value at each $1.00 Children’s Colored Top Sox, pretty colorings; worth 2oc a pair, at a pair 12y2c Curtain Scrims, double width, double borders, worth 19c a yard; special at a yard 9c Women’s Pink Batiste Bloomers, with ruffle; worth 59c; special at a pair 39c Children’s White Jean Middy Blouses, with black bow; sizes 8 and 10 years; worth 89c. Special at each 39c House Dresses, gmgham and percale; clean up of $1.98 quality; special at each 98c Children's Dark Brown Fine Ribbed Stockings; ir regulars; worth 29c; special at a pair 15c Boys’ Nainsook Union Suits; sizes 28 and 20—10 and 12 years; were 59c; spe cial at each 39c Children's Athletic Un- j dershirts; very good qual ity; worth 25c; special at each 15c Bririg in Your S. & H. Sump Books and Exehangc Them WALK A BLOCK AND SAVE YOUR DOLLARS f for M erchandise.__| | Terhune’s 338 State St., One Block from Smith St. I -