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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
Expert Reveals Profits Of
Public Service Railway

NEWARK. Aug. 1:-After nine
days on the witness stand Mark
Wolff yesterday afternoon completed
his direct testimony on the capitali-
zation methods of the Public Service
Railway Company in the trolley zone
hearing before the Public Utility
Commission. His cross-examination
Eeptember. Another valuation wit
ness will be introduced by tho
League of Municipalities at the re-
sumption Of the hearing Tuesday
morning.
Mr.. Wolff's testimony was on the
cost of development. Taking the
companies which comprise over 80
per cent. of the North Jersey system,
he said, UP to the time for electric
cation. PROFITS were about 20 per
cent. on the capital stock.
Taking the larger part OF the
JrrSE-City, ,Hoboken &c Paterson
Street Railway system, he said, in
cluding the North Hudson County
Street Railway Company, which was
q very c~onservatively managed COM
many, the returns We're handsome'
After the period of electrification
shey were ever more satisfactory.
.aThe North Hudson County Rail-
.wav Company have, from a cash In
xestment of half a million dollars.
received over $4,000 In cash divi-
bends and moro than 100000 in
stock distributed. The million dol
lars of stock outstanding in 1899 was
inflated to SIT, 900, 900 in bonds OF
fhe Jersey City, Hoboken & Pater-
eon Street Railway Company, and
these bonds bear interest at 4 per
cent. This is q fixed charge of $3.50.
900 a year on a cash Investment or
$500 900 of more than so per cent
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
More Arrests for Drunkenness During Dry" July
Than In wei" June or in July of a Year Ago In This City

More arrests were made by the local
police force for drunkenness during
July of this year, the first month under
prohibition than in the pre-
ceding month of this yea or than in
July of 1913.
It's the old story Of fact against fic-
ton. Queer isn't it that when there
are mo saloons" and when none is per-
mitted to buy or sell intoxicants there
be more drunkenness tnan
liquor was obtainable.
Here are the figures; they tell their
own story: /.
July, 1919, total arrests 1913; cases OF
drunk and ~disorderly' Fl.
1918, total arrests, 800; cases OF
drunk and disorderiy, 10.
June, 1919, total arrests, $50; cases Oh
drunk and disorderly, 1S.
The percentage of DRINKS for n last
month in the total arrests Is over 800
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
Potato Warts Damage Crops

Potato crops in this state and Penn
sylvania are threatened with q new
and dangerous disease now as the
potato wart according to DR.. A. l..
Bake of the Plant Disease Survey,
United States Department Of Agricul-
ture who Is touring this state. Truck
farmers and small gardeners. ever the
hey and girl who have planted their
home and back yard gardens are ask
ed to watch for the disease and re-
port 1t to the county agent at New
Brunswick.
Keep watch at digging time for
potatoes with warty o~utgrOwths
black and decayed when old" DR..
Bakke said.
The disease is believed to have come
here from Europe in 1912. 1t Is now
doing havoc in Grea Britain n Ire
land. During the potato famine in this
country in 1912 about fourteen cars
were shipped into Pennsylvania and
many of the states OF the Atlantic sea-
board AS far south of Louisiana and as
far west as Nebraska.
A statement from the United States
Department of Agriculture says:
The first evidences of wart are small
spongy outgrowths on the potato, p
cially at the eyes. These increase in
size ana may grow as large as the po-
tato itself. Not infrequently a num-
Der of warts may arise at different
places on the same tuber, causing the
whole potato to become a spongy,
warty mass. In the early stages the
warts are light brown, the color be-
coming darker and finally black with
age. Badly diseased potatoes decay in
the field and those less seriously at
tackled are extremely susceptible to
rot in storage. Wart does not kill the
potato plant and seldom interferes Sc
riously with the growth of the potato
vines; therefore the detection of the
disease is difficult or impossible before
digging time. This disease also attacks
the common nightshade and the bitter
sweet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01

per cent higher than for the month
one year ago.. The discrepancy may
be due in part to the fact that there
were many arrests in July of last year
during the Stacker raids. The raids
will not account for the act that the
percentage Is about fifty per cent. high
er than in June of this rear. And June
was the last month before the law went
into effect when it was naturally
thought hat habitues would be stewed
to the ears as a final toast to the part
ing of Bacchus.
The fines that were collected for
violations of the state auto regulations
amounted to more last month than in
almost any preceding month, due to
the Inauguration of the $25 limit. The
fines for city offenses amounted to
1929 me the amount hat will go to
state amounted to $68. OF the latter
amount $65 was carried over from
June In addition to which s20S was
collected in Jun for auto violations.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
Engine Company
to Have Event Next Week

The grounds committee for the
Lincoln Engine Company No. 1 a
secured the Keystone Exposition
Shows. 1t will be shown at the
Smith street Florida Grove grounds.
The show has fifteen different
amusements, showing among others
the $4,000 educated horse, Emmett
Nevada's diving act, Prince
Charles" the man monkey, a dog
and a pony show and an animal show
by six lions. Colasanti's Venetian
band of twelve pieces will give free
concerts at each performance. Abou
two hundred actors are in the troupe.
Among the features will be a
merry-go-round, a whip, a dog show
and a ferris wheel. The chief feature
of the show is a mammoth trained
animal exhibit which in size and
quality is said to compare very fav-
orably with a one-ring circus.
The performers are due to arrive
here Sunday afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
Many Greet Edwards
BIZ Special Correspondent.

BIZ Special Correspondent.
WESTFTELD, Aug. 1:-Union
county Is apparently fertile territory
for Senator Edward I. Edwards In
his campaign for the Democratic
gubernatorial nomination in the Sep
TENDER primaries. Westfeld Demo-
Gratis headed by Walter J.. Taverne,
chairman of the Union County Dem
ocratic Committee, turned out 100
strong at a meeting In Kelly's Hotel
last night to greet Mr.. Edwards.
Senator Edwards discussed the
benefits of organization and urged
such work by his auditors hat the
Democratic vote may be registered
on primary day and election day. He
eaid he would recognize the county
committees as the unit of organiza-
ton in making appointments If elect
ed and thereby he hoped to establish
q militant Democratic party through
out the state.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
Of Community Work
With Governor at Sea Girt

Fred Il. Hilton, secretary of the
Board OF Trade and Charles T. Allen,
chairman of the Manufacturers COM
mittee are attending a conference on
Community Service called by Cover
nor William N. Runyon at Sea Girt to-
day.
1t is the intention of the Governor
to form a state organization of the
Community Service throughout the
state. 1t is succeeding the War Camp
Community Service. The conference
will follow a luncheon at noon.
More than a dozen other states are
forming similar organizations. A
start has already bee made in some
of the principal cities of New Jersey,
including Perth Amboy, Newark. Jer-
sey City, Elizabeth and Paterson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
Hillside Inn, MetuChen,
Sold to Perth AmbOy Man

Philip Goldsmith OF SIT State
street and Samuel Schwartz of Me-
tuchen have purchased the Hillside
Inn property at Metuchen from VIII
liam Gross. The consideration is
stated to be $50, 900.
The tract which has frontage of 2S4
feet on Main street, 432 feet on Hill
side avenue and 80 feet on Highland
avenue will be cut up into building
lots. There will be IS lots on Hill
side avenue, IL IL lots on Main street
and two lots ON Highland The
Hotel containing twenty-three extra
large rooms will undergo alterations
and be made into a residence for
Goldsmith and Schwartz.
The sale was made through Braines
q Levine with offices in the Raritan
building.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
Saw Day of Revenge
By Associated Press.

BU A~SsOc3dted Press.
MEXICO CITY, July 8-A Cate
chism of Hate was printed in the
Deutsche Zeitung Won Mexiko and re-
venge was threatened in ar article ac-
companying it on the day when the
delegates of the German republic sign
ed the peace treaty at Versailles. The
paper, printed in German, is generally
believed to voice the opinions of the
Pan-German irreconcilable element
If the German colony in Mexico.
Translation in part of the article fol-
low:
1.-THE day of revenge &C the German
people is not far off. We shall 10 good
to practice patience until the day OF
revenge has arrived. Revenge must
be coldly consumated. In order to
epa ourselves quietly for 1t, we
need a Catechism of Hatred"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
CITY BRIEFS

The condition of Oliver w.
Ramsay, of 159 Rector street, who
has been confined to his home fol-
lowing an operation several weeks
ago, has taken a turn for the worse
and grave hopes are held out for his
recovery.
The Building Trades Board of
Business agents have moved their
office from 100 New Brunswick ave-
nue. to 361 Maple street.
The steamer wellington" from
Mexico is due today at the plant of
Warren Sc Quinlan. Captain j. B.
Alderman will bring the vessel up the
bay.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
May Split Government
Associated Press correspondence

"a 5SUCTUT6U TI55S
LONDON, July. 12.-Belief is held
by some political observers that the
parliamentary battle over the propos-
ed naturalization of mines and rail-
ways may split the coalition govern
ment of Great Britain.
The Goa magnates are trying to
rally the mine owners to defend their
rights and the whole principle of pri-
vate ownership of under earth de-
posts is at stake.
The government has an arrange
ment by which Lord Cowdray's ex-
perts are exploring for oil and the La
Dor Party and many Liberals propose
that the government shall deny any
right of private ownership in OIL
fields.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
Want Service Men at Session

Calling attention to the fact that
most of the members of the 308th In
fantry yesterday Joined the American
Legion In a New York Post, William
c. Burwell of of the w. c. c. 8. made
a final request to the service men OF
the city to attend the mass meeting
at Dana Hall, 226 Smith street to-
night. Perth Amboy with its splen-
did quota of service men should have
one of the argest single posts In the
he said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
LODGES

Candidates are expected to be in
itiated by Perth Amboy Aerie. No.
1886, Fraternal Order of Eagles, to-
night at a meeting of the aerie at
Eagle hall.
Lawrence Lodge, No. 62, Odd Eel
lows, will tonight at Odd
Fellows in their weekly session.
Routine business was transacted by
Valhalla Lodge, No. 275 Odd Fellows,
last night at a meeting of the lodge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
Senator Brown to Speak

Senator Thomas Brown will be one
of the speakers at a clambake to be
held by the citizens of P1ainsboro
Township tomorrow afternoon at 2
o'clock. The bake is to commence
rate the Incorporation Of the town
ship and will be held at Shalk's
Grove
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
Seeks Commercial
Treaty with United States
ASSOCIATED Press Correspondenoe.,

tAssociated Press CoT~respondence.)
LONDON, Aug. 1.-The British For
eign office has completed associations
with the United States, according to
the Evening News, for a new
cial treaty between the United States
and the United Kingdom. The text will
be laid before Parliament soon, 1t is
said.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
Open Door Policy

By Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY, Aug. 1:-Mexico
will hold open the door to national
tiles of all countries who "a show
that they possess wholesome ideas Of
citizenship and will not prove a dis
turbing element in the nation, Presi-
dent Carranza said today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
To Control Movie Films
ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence. ,

ASSOCIATED Press CorrespoHdence.y
BRUSSELS, July ia group of
senators Of the three leading parties
introduced in Parliament a bill
to place moving picture films under
the supervision of q Ministry for Sci
ence n Arts. The scheme meets with
the favor OF the majority Of the press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
VILLAS TROOPS
PUT To ROUT
Retired Before U. s. Army
Demorallzed and Disorgan-
lied, Reports Show
BIZ Associated Press.

BIZ Associated Press.
Ell PASO, Tex, Aug. Francisco
Villas army which advanced on Jus-
rez with the intention of conquering
northern Mexico and establishing a
rebel government in the north, re-
tired before United States troops bad
1y demoralized and disorganized. say
deserters, impressed soldiers who es-
capped and civilians who saw them at
Villa Alumda.
After two days and nights of inter-
mittent fighting for possession of Jua-
rez villa had depleted his ammunition
supply. A number of his staff who
came to the border after the retire.
ment said many of Villas men had no
ammunition. Only Villas bodyguard
had more than 100 rounds. Soldiers
had thrown their rifles away while
crossing the desert with the American
cavalry in pursuit.
Villas telegrapher, who escaped
from Villa at Ahumada, reported to
Mexican officials in JuareZ that the
rebels were without food and that
their morale was very low.
Discussions took place among
Villa men after the Juarez battle.
Martin Lopez, who led the fighting
fn Juarez, is said to have denounced
villa and accused the bandit leader
of deceiving his men into believing
the United States government would
recognize the Villa revolution and
American troops would not modest
them when they attacked Juarez.
Another report reaching the Dor
der stated villa selected 1000 picked
men from his forces and started
south toward Parral, announcing
that "he could not fight the Ameri-
cans and saying he was going back
to the mountains. Villa activities in
the vicinity. of Parral recently would
tend to confirm his report. General
Angeles was reported to have sep
arated from villa and to be hiding in
the hills near the border. il.
Villa partisans here denied that
Villas army was demoralized. They
say one of Villas tricks Is to scatter
his forces after a battle and then re-
assemble them when he Is ready TO
conduct another campaign. Pillar de
Conchos, on the Conchos river neal
Parral, is said by Villas agents mere
to be the rendezvous for villas
forces and all of his bands are drift
ing In hat direction.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01
Daylight Bill Up Today

WASHINGTON, Aug. THE House
bill for the repeal of the Daylight
Savig Law yesterday was place. in
privileged status before the Senate
for consideration today and with a
vote on passage planned late In the
week..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01

CALDWELL, N. J.-Direct descen-
liant of George Washington, Miss Mary
Washington Morosini has discovered
another claim to distinction. She's
a natural sharp shooter. The first
time she ever fred a rifle al the range
here. she made three buliseyes out of
five ad after q bit Of practice she
scored 81 hits out Of As shots at a
rase Of 29 yards and she il only II.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-08-01

5 Fl. p. 220 v. A. c. Motor.
us d. c. s H. P. Generator.
B. III. 149 New Brunswick Ave.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-03
The Mother of Sumter County

straighten out their affairs; and while none of the
local attorneys made any charges whatever for
services rendered soldiers and their families during
the war, not ask expect them to continue
such services indefinitely without charge. During
the last six months at least 800 soldiers and their
dependents have been aided with their aiIottments
ESQ with bonuses, so with their War Risk Insur-
ance, SO with compensation for disabled soldiers,
several stranded soldiers protected, several aided
while in Jail for minor offenses, than 500
their families to other places in their interest,"
besides which the chapter is preparing complete
and detailed record of the history and activities of
every soldier who entered the service from Sum
ter county, a thousand
This home service and civilian relief must go
We have promised boys that fought fight"
that we would do And, the Roll Call begins,
it is striking that the only reluctance found is
among those that stayed at home, while, without
exception, every returned soldier has gladly and
freely contributed his 100 membership fee; for
they know, said by Major James A. Fort
that "The Red Cross is the only organization that
up to every expectation" The. time
Efficiency will continue while at peace, and THE
GREATEST MOTHER In THE WORLD" will
tinue to protect and for all who are in need
distress. We sincerely trust the Roll Call Chair
man, MIR. Gordon Howell, will receive your active
support; he appeals for the Red Cross today, for
he knows what it meant to him and his comrades
but yesterday. Respectfully
MRS. S. H. MKEE,
MISS SARAH COBB,
STEPHEN PACE.
Executive Committee.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-03
Two Caught Here AS
Auto Thieves On Trial

Sheriff Harvey was in Albany to-
day under summons as a witness in
the case in Superior court there
against c. G. Davis and Aubrey Dan
iel, under indictment for auto theft,
who were arrested here few weeks
ago by him. The activities of the
two are said to have involved several
cars. Starting with an Albany Ford,
they drove to Alabama, where they
are said to have swapped for another
car, receiving some cash, then came
to Americus when they again swap
ped with Alex Johnson, a South Lee
street grocer, receiving his Chevrolet
and some cash, and winding up at
Souther Field, where the Chevrolet
was located and seized and the men
arrested.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-03
NEGRO LYNCHED
BY MACON MOB
WHENIDEN'TIFIED

MACON, Nov. 3.-(By Associated
ss)-Paul Jones, a negro, accus-
ed of attacking a white woman, near
the site of Camp Harris, Sunday af-
ternoon, was lynched by a mob at
the scene of the crime shortly after
midnight.
The negro was arrested by two
deputy sheriffs, but the mob quickly
formed, compelling the officers to
take refuge in "a box car. Sheriff
Hicks, learning of their plight, went
to the scene and was permitted by
the mob, which numbered a thou
sand persons on more, to take the ne
gro to the hora of the woman for
Identification.
She identified him, it was said, by
a bloodmark from a cash in her fore
head that she had purposely placed
on his clothing. The crowd, refusing
to be Gained by the pleas of the
sheriff, then seized the negro, and
put him to death.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-03
DRIVE
UNDER WAY ON
SCHEDULE TIME

The Red Cross Third Roll Call got
under way on schedule time in
Americus and other parts of Sumter
county on schedule time this morn
ing, according to reports reaching
the county chairman, Gordon Howell.
However, up to this afternoon no
other reports had been received, al
though indications were that success
was being met everywhere.
1t was stated that the workers will
continue until the entire county has
been thoroughly canvassed.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-03
AMERICUS BOY
Wins RHODES
SCHOLARSHIP
Frank Harold, Jr., To
Get 3 Years Free
Course In England

The Rhodes scholarship for this
year for Georgia has been won by
Frank Harold, Jr., of Americus, now
student of the state university at
Athens, according to announcement
just made at Boston, Mass, by Prof.
Frank Aydelette, American secretary
of the Rhodes trustees. The an
nouncement was the cause of wide
spread and hearty congratulations to-
day of his parents, his success in the
competition being a very high honor.
The scholarship, which was establish
ed by the late Cecil Rhodes, the
genius who developed South Africa,
provides for three years of collegiate
training at Oxford University, Eng
land, with an allowance providing
for maintenance of the student while
taking the course. Thirty-two
scholarships are awarded in America
each year, on a competitive basis.
In securing the scholarship, Mr..
Harold was pitted against the best
young men in the state, not only
from the university, but also from
Georgia Tech, Mercer, Emory and
other schools. The examinations
were conducted by five Rhodes schol-
arship graduates.
Mr.. Harold will be graduated
from the state university next June,
following which, it was stated today
by his parents, he contemplates going
to England at once to take prepara-
tory work at Oxford until the begin
ming of his scholarship in October.
Two scholarships were awarded at
this time to Georgia, one for last
year, no award having beer made in
1918 because of the war. This
scholarship went to VIM. B. SsUbbs,
Jr., of Savannah, an Emory student.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-03

1t appears that there are some people, in the
county who do not fully appreciate the Importance
of continuing their lnancial and moral support to
the Red Cross and do thoroughly understand the
benefits to be derived therefrom in Sumter
to; for which reason the Executive Committee of
the Americus and Sumter County Red Cross
Chapter deem it advisable to make a short state
ment concerning the matter.
If proper response is made by the people dur
ing the present membership Roll Call the local chap
ter will place in Sumter county trained and eff
cient nurse and civic worker, whose duty it will be
to actively assume supervision of the health and
living conditions of the women and children
in Americas and in every part of Sumter county;
to frain the people in the horne of the well
as of the SICK to personally aid in the and
comfort of the sick when they without means
to care for themselves; in a word, to be- nearly
as she can be, THE MOTHER OF SUMTER COUN-
TY We hope to unite in her all the duties which
have heretofore been undertaken by the Associated
charities the different church circles and like agen-
cies Many of who live in plenty never learn of
the great distress of the poor and needy; and
can no longer disregard the health of our neigh
bor, for too frequently his misfortune visits our
own home
We must also continue in the performance of
our dutv to the returned soldier and his family who
number in the thousands in this county alone SO
great has become this obligation that 1T has been
necessary to employ trained secretary to wait
upon them; and it must be remembered that SO
cor,rI;cated have become the government reguIa-
t;ops that no one other than trained in the
work or competent attorney can undertake to
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-03
Packing House Rally
Moved In One Hour

At meeting Of the commission
ers of the Chamber of Commerce this
morning it was decided to set the
hour for the big packing house rally
next Thursday at 3 o'clock instead of
q. At the meeting a week ago Thurs
day. when the hour of A o'clock was
fixed for the convenience of those
from out of town who wished to at
tend, this section was operating un-
der old time. Since then the clocks
have been set back an hour, and it
was decided that the change was i'm
perative.
All interested citizens are asked
to assist in giving publicity to this
change in time.
Americus times-recorder., 1919-11-03
ADMINISTRATION.
SEEKS TO SET.
PEACE TREATY.
VOTE This WEEK
Unanimous Consent
Agreement Drawn For
Presentation.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3.-(By
Associated Press.)-Final vote this
weoE OF atiGcatior { the peace
tres + proposed i. unanimous
con agreement drawn for pre-
sen.a'ion to the ste by admins
trati1n leaders.
Apparently contemplating a dead
lock over reservations, the agreement
provides that after this week the
treaty if not ratified, can be laid
aside.
After two days rest from execu-
tive business, President Wilson was
expected to do some work TODAY, as
several bills and other matters are
awaiting his attention. 1t was ex-
pected an engagement would be made
in the next day or two for Senator
Hitchcock, who desires the discuss
peace treaty reservations with the
President.