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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13

willing to try anything thai will stop
wars. My friends, many Of them ak
soldiers, are about equally divided in
sentiment"
X. j. Clark, ~millwrighti IT haven't
studied the league much, and I have
MT made up my mind. I got all !
wanted of war while 1 was in the
army and 1 don't pay n attention
to war or league of nations talk now"
8. r. Alinsky, proprietor of a Main
St. pawn-shop: IL know nothing
about the league. I sell my s~uit-cases
and let the politicians take care of
politics, I'm a lifelong Democrat
though"
Elmer Williamson, farmer from
Berry, Kan, who came to town to see
the president: 81 haven't thought
much about the league; I just want to
see the president. Don't konw's I'll
try to get in to the meetin.' People
down my way amt talkin' bout the
league muchi they don't know much
about It."
There you have ten typical inter-
Views with people in all walks Of
life, picked at random on the streets.
Six of them admit that either they
r undecided, or they haven't given
the question any thought. And only
one of them was outspoken against
the league.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13
CIVIC SUND'Y
FOR THIS CITY
Ministers to Aid Cause for
Greater Perth AmbOy

The clergymen of the city were In
vited to meet at the Y. NJ. c. A yes
terday afternoon, and were addressed
by Fred E.. Hilton and Rev. William
H. awden. The general topic of the
addresses and the discussion that fol-
lowed was that of the community ser
vice which the churches could rem
der. AS a result of the discussion the
following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That we, the clergymen
of the City Of Perth Amboy, assem-
bled for the purpose of considering
the promotion of civic betterment, do
herebl announce our willingness to
set aside September 20 and 81. to be
known as civic Day, and declare our
intentions of bringing the matter to
the attention Of u respective peoples
on those days"
1t is hoped that the day ma result
in q Go-to-Church Day, and that the
churches and synagogues of our city
will be filed or the occasion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13

Trenton, N. J.-Aviators the world
over have handed the palm for dar-
ing to Lieutenant Ormer Locklear,
the youthful army flying man who
thrilled the world n day at the Gov
eminent aviation field at Fort Worth,
Texas, by changing from n plane to
another hundreds of feet In the air
while travelling at the rate of 80 miles
an hour. He will perform each day at
Trenton Fair September 20 to octo-
Der A.
Over in the flying camps In France,
where contempt for death was daily
manifested, the steel nerved pilots re-
lceived with mingled feelings of doubt
land awe the story of Locklear's
achievement. Newspapers Of Europe
and America devoted columns of space
to the telling of the tale eclipsing In Its
sheer daring the recorded act OF any
other man since the world began.
Aviation experts declared the feat
impossible Of accomplishment and
gave II as their opinion that Locklear
had employed some clever means Of
producing an optical Illusion which had
served to deceive those who beheld his
act. They pointed out that even were
It possible for a man to nerve himself
for such a heartbreaking hazard no
pilots could be found who would be
willing to drive their aeroplanes suff-
GENTLY near each other at lightning
speed to permit the contamination of
this act Of super recklessness.
Repeats HIs Feat.
But Locklear performed the feat
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13
Employees of Albert Leon
to Get Ten Per Cent. Bonuses

/ A "get-together'' meeting was held
by the employees of Albert Leon last
night in his furniture store on the
corner of Smith and State streets
The object of the gathering was
mainly to discuss and talk over things
in general concerning the business.
also to make suggetions toward inl-
provements. All working with Mr..
Leon were present, numbering APP
proximately thirty.
Before the meeting was closed Mr..
Leon addressed his employees and
rendered them a pleasant surprise
when he informed them that all were
to receive a ten per cent. bonus on
their present weekly salary, starting
with September Is and ending on
December "a, both dates inclusive.
The bonus Is to be held in trust for
the employees and will be presented
to them on Christmas eve in q lump
sum as a Christmas gift.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13

Here are some interviews I OBJ.
tanned after the president had spok.
en- here and left town;
F. q. Allderdice. still In soldiers
uniform, private In the S9th regi.
ment, II heard President Wilson
speak, and he brought out the good
points of the league Of nations bet
ter than anything I have heard o,
read about 1t, I enlisted in this war,
but I don't want to do 1t again;
think the president Is right when he
says the league will prevent war;"
r. j. Hawkins. stone-mason inter-
Viewed at work, 81 didn't hear the
president, but I'm for him. I'm sore
at Jime Reed. Everything Wilson is
for. he's against. Same way with
Lodge and the other fellows. Wilson
certainly must be right some of the
timeI"
j, @. Toner, mechanics: Wilson con
WINGED me on everything except the
British vote In the league. I was sta
toned IN England in the aviation SER
vice during the war, and I never met
Q single soldier who didn't think the
league would force US to fight Eng
lands battles. I'm against that part
Of It,"
@. q. Casper. dairy man, IT have
always been for the League of Ma
O AVA ' 9 INV Ill bO0y O0lA
be against it."
]. H. Johnson, hotel proprietor: N
and rs per cent Of the people I talk to
are in favor OF the league. The only
mes opposed to 1t out here are those
who are political opponents of Presi-
dent Wilson. both Democrats and Re-
pubilcans. Senator Reed couldn't go
to France to help write the treaty, so
he got sore and is fighting 1t, but his
constituents out here are not behind
Mrs. J. H. Johnson, "My sentiments
are the same as my husbands. The
women are all for the league Of ma
because they know 1t will keep
men at home"
r. w. Anderson. clerk In haber-
dashery: IT haven't paid much atten-
ton to the subject until I heard VIII
,on. I think on the whole he's right.
think he proved that this country
ought to go Into the league, and that
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13
New Books at Library

Academy of political SCIENCE
some thirty papers presented at the
Labor reconstruction conference. One
OF h best collections on the subject.
Barnes. Walter. Types Of children's
literature-An anthology of children's
prose and verse, collected by an In
structor in children's literature for
the use Of his Glasses. Useful to nor
NAL or college students In bringing
together In one volume much scatter
ed material.
Barrie, ST.. James Matthew. Alice
Sit-by-the-fire. IF father tries to
kiss me, I shall kick him." vows the
young on. They will both be q lit
tie yellow" observes the young daugh-
ter of the unknown parents who are
coming from India to meet their fam
lily and to be taken care Of"
Beth, John Hay. The last Million,
by Ivan Hay. The picture drawn of
the British soldier is here compan-
toned by that of the American dough-
boy to whom 1t is dedicated. A gay
CHEEKY, slangy account with ~fictional
characters who tell the facts about
the ocean voyage. The trenches and
the good results of two English speak,
ing countries rubbing shoulders. Will
be enjoyed even though the war is
passed.
Beresford, John Davys. The Jer-
vaise comedy. Unlike the authors
other stories this is a swiftly moving
plot with little character analysis. A
young playwright, who tells the story,
feels keenly the dramatic features Of
the elopment between an English girl
and the son of her fathers tenant.
As he himself becomes involved in the
plot he loses his interest in the the
atrical effects and becomes partner to
a love affair Of his own.
Bigwood, George. Cotton. History
OF the cotton industry from the
British viewpoint, the inventions pro-
noting it's development, and maun-
featuring today, organization AMI
strikes, and an article on cotton "fu-
lures"
Braithwaite, William Stanley Beau
mont. Victory. Introduction by Theo-
dore Roosevelt. Thirty-eight Ameri-
can poets rejoice in the wars end.
Among them are Amelia Burr, George
Edward Woodbury., Charles Hanson
Towne, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson,
Katherine Lee Bates, Archie A.
Coates. Mary Carolyn Davies, Vachel
Lindsay. Edgar Lee Masters, Edward
j. O'Brien. Margaret Widdemer and
Brooks, Charles Stephen. Chimney
pot papers. Essays Of a Charles Lamb
flavor. affecting the Happy vein"l
which their author mockingly de-
plores and merri1y puts to his advan-
They have charm of subject
literary touch, making leatherI
s~uspenders. rainy mornings and
smoky Chimneys possible of discus
sion In the same breath withN phil
and the classics.
all. Founded on varIous axnarjrn ants |
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13

In physical training carried on In the
army and navy camps. Emphasizes
the mental n moral qualities that
should accompany physical sports,
and explains the elements OF train
ing, organizing and playing various
outdoor games n contests.
C~antacuzene, Julia Dent (Grant).
Revolutionary days. A noblewoman,
the granddaughter of General Grant,
tells a story which shows careful OBJ
servation of the Mysteries of Russia
from the Austrian ultimatum to Ser
bia, through the ~abdication Of the
Gar, the provisional government, the
kornilof rebellion, and her own es-
cape by way Of Crimea. A summary
in n account of phases covered by
other writer's.
Chamberlain, Allen. Vacation
tramps In New England Highlands.
An inviting "1ngerboard" of the New
England wildernesses. which is pleas
ant reading whether one expects to go
vaoationing or not. 1t discusses the
mixers equipment, the spots of beauty
to visit, and gives outlines and maps
for several journeys.
Clemens, Samuel Langhorne. The
curious republic of Gondour. The
title sketch depicts a Utopia with a
system of plural voting under which
emulation, prestige, eligibility for
marriage, and even the code of ETH
quette is based upon the number of
votes wielded-the degree of %profund-
ity of the bows accorded being nicely
adjusted in each case. Other sketches
and anecdotes. satiric and humorous,
among them specimen newspaper
scare-lines and interviews about the
European va" which nave los their
humor today.
Colvin, Fred Herbert. Labor turn
over, loyalty and output. A book
mostly of suggestions on the small
points which employers overlook in
hiring help and maintaining its ef-
ficiency, such as creating incentive for
good work, developing q sense of CO.
operation and responsibility. and re-
leving monotony.
Dillon, Phillip Robert. American
anniversaries. 1t lists $50 events in.
United States history from the discov-
cry of America to November ii, 1915
Good for reference.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13
RICHEST OF NATIONS
United States Is Put Far in Lead
by British Expert.
Germany Holds Second Place and Eng.
land Third, According to Pro-
fessor Stamps statlstica

London.-While the brain might reel
at the many figures unloaded at a
meeting Of the Royal Statistical soci-
ETY., some interesting details as to the
worlds wealth can be extracted from
a paper written by Prof. j. O. Stamp.
Comparing the prewar wealth and in
come Of England. Germany and the
United States, Professor Stamp COM
putes the respective totals at:
Wealth. Income.
England .........s n. 500. Ooo.0 600 81, $50, 600, 900
Germany .....a.. 1871 100000 1o,750, 00o,O
United states... 21n. 900. OOO.Oo se.250, 0OO,o 900
On a per capita basis also, America
comes out easily the richest country
in the world. The capital per head Of
the population. according to Professor
Stamp. was, before the war,
Capital. Income.
england ................ $3.50 $3.50
Germany ....... 1,220 $50
United States ..... FLO 300
All these figures must be consider
ably inflated to obtain the current
years capital and income, but the in
crease would certainly be biggest in
the case Of the United States, which
could boast at least treble its prewar
wealth.
The thrifty habits Of the French ma
ton were reflected, said Professor
Stamp. in a capital of $1,515 per head,
while italy and Australia had only $640
and $605, respectively. He computes
Japan's capital at $12. O00. 600, 900, or on
a per capita basis. $3.50 capital. and $50
income per head of population. The
capital and income Of Spain was prob
ably as low as any In Europe. the In
come per head not exceeding $55.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13
Fairfield Building Loan
Assn Is Formed In FOTds

The Fairfield Building & Loan AS
ISOLATION has been organized and will
start business at once in Fords with
Offices in the new Fords National
Bank Bilding. The officers of the as
ISOLATION are: John Egan. president;
Walter 8. Durham, vice president;
George w. Wood, secretary. and Mel
win H. Clum, treasurer. All of these
offers are resident of Fords.
The directors of the Association are
Abel Hansen, Walter 8. Durham,
Lauritz W. Smith. Melvin H. C1um.
Louis e. Meyer, Max G~oldberger, A.
Greenbaum, John Egan, Aaron Gross,
Frank Vn SICKLE, William Gross and
George W. Wood. The auditors are
William D. Hoy, Albert Leon and Max
Wurtze.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13
Before Wilson Talked

Here's n concrete instance of I'll
I stopped Adolph Redman, a con
tractor, on the street the night before
President Wilson spoke, and asked
him what he thought about the lea
que.
II haven't made up my mind" he
said. Tn going to hear what the
president has to say about II, and then
decide"
All right" I replied, TIN going
to call you up tomorrow afternoon
n ask you what you decided"
1 did so. Here is his replyi
The president has convinced me,
After what he said, L don't see how
anybody who heard him can be
against the league"
1 talked with dozens of men, la
borers, men in overalls, even negroes,
who gave me the stereotyped answer:
Don't know nothin' about it."
Most OF this class said they would
mt be able to hear the president-the
very men who needed most to hear
him.
But here are a few OF the inter-
Views I had BEFORE Mr.. Wilson ar
rived In Kansas City;
Chas. Z. Taylor proprietor of a 2
Sd per beer saloon at a11 e. 12th-st.
II haven't thought much about the
League of Nations. The men who
come In here don't talk much about
1t. What's the use? The people have
MT any say about 1t anyway"
H. s.. Elder, life insurance sales
man; I'm opposed to the league,
and most of the men in my Office are
against II. This country has no busi-
ness interfering In European affairs.
No, I'm not going to hear the presi-
lent speak"
w. T. Kemper, chairman Of the
board of directors of two of the oity's
largest banks: 1.-The League Of Ma
tons Is one of the greatest documents
thai the world has seen. I think most
people in this part of the country are
In favor of 1t. and opposed to the
tactics of the senate"
e. c. Meservey, prominent Repub-
lican attorneys: IT favor the league
with reservations, as long as the res
ervations are strong enough. I think
that Is the sentiment of the majority
of people of Kansas City. They in
sist hat our national interests must
be safeguarded."
William Groneweg, auto truck driv-
err: I've given a lot Of thought to 1t,
but I can't decide whether this
try ought to join 1t or not. There's
too much controversy I'VE It'll II even
the great men in Washington are d.
vided, how can the common people
decide"
DIR. 8. T. Carl, physician; IT am for
some sort Of league of nations to pre-
vent war, and / am opposed to Sena-
tor Reeds working against the coun-
try's interests. I will hear President
Wilson and see II I have a proper un-
Outstanding of the league; II so Il
shall favor 1t. Most of my patients
and friends are for 1t; the opposition
is entirely political"
Walter Hutchins, s~tockyards en-
ploye. I'm not sure It's the right
thing to prevent war, but we haven't
got anything better. I served In the
Canadian army for a year, and I'm
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13

again and again before high officers of
the army, and actual pictures of the
performance were made by movie men
in an accompanying aeroplane and ex-
hfbited as undeniable proof that 1t was
not a delusfon.
IF LockIear could stage his act un-i
der my big top I'd give him 100000
a year as long as he would work for
me-" declared John Ringing, master
Snowman, when he witnessed for 1.-The
first time Lieutenant Ormer Locklear
change from one airplane to another
500 feet above the grand stand at
Sheepshead Bay Speedway a few
weeks ago.
Ringing thought he was paying a
high compliment to the famous avia-
tor, and he was, but the fact Is Lock-
lear will make far more than 100000
a year for some years to come 1T his
foot does not slip from the top OF the
plane as he stands with arms out
stretched to grasp the other plane as 1t
comes above him at so miles an hour
speed. sase,.4e
Four months ago Locklear was draw
ing down between 5000 and $500 a
month with the Government as instruc-
tor of instructors at the aviation field
near Fort Worth, Texas. Although the
now famous fellow had achieved the
most amazing feat In the aviation
game, he was still bound to the service
and was not even free to tell the world
of his radical work In the air. Today
he is by far the highest paid performer
In the world where personal appear
| ance earns the salary. ]
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13
CITY ADVERTISEMENT
BIDs FOR AUDITING

Notice is hereby given that 1ealed
bids and proposals covering an audit
for one year ending December 81. 1919,
Of books of all departments of the
city of Perth Amboy will be received
at the Council Chambers. City Hall,
Perth Amboy, N. j.. on the sixth day
of October. 1919. at $40 p. M.
City Clerks ONCE.
All bids must be made by @. p. A.
firms who hold certificate of regfstra-
ton as Municipal Accountants for New
Jersey.
Certified check In the amount of 800
must accompany each bid.
The Council reserves the right to
reject any or all bids.
Dated. September Is, 1919.
JOHN HANSON, JR.,
7ss4-s-1s-2e-27-1o-1-4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13
CITY ADVERTIsEMENT

Notice is hereby given tha an or
finance entitled AN ordinance to grade
Hanson Avenue Extension from its
westerly terminus to Amboy Avenue
at the the meeting Of the Council Of
the City of Perth Amboy, N. j.. held
September 2. 1919. and approved by the
Mayor Of said city on September 10,
Dated. September IL. 1919.
JOHN HANSON. JR, :
7ss7-s-13-1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13
LacemakIna In China.

Foreign missionaries in Chefoo,
Shanghai, Foochow, Annoy and Swa-
tow have introduced lacemaking among
the Chinese women, and considerable
lace has been exported from time to
time. silk, linen and cotton thread is
used In Chefoo, and linen and cotton
In the other places. The lace Is made
more cheaply than is possible else
where because Of the low wages paid
In China, but a lack Of enterprise In
changing patterns to meet changing
tastes and fashions abroad prevents
the industry from assuming larger pro-
portions.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13
Notwithstanding
IN cHANcERY OF NEW JERSEY
To KATHERINE TOOKER

By virtue of an order of the Court
of Chancery of New Jersey, made on the
day Of h date hereof. in a certain
cause wherein George M. Tooker Is Pc
titioner. and you are defendant, You
swer or demur to petitioners amsnSad
petition on or before the 9th day Of
october next, or in default thereof.
such decree will be taken against Won
and just.
The object OF said suit is to Obtain
a decree of divorce. dissolving the mar
riags between o and the said peti-
Dated. August 18th, 1918.
JOHN A DELANEY.
sohcitor Of Petitioner. Corner stafa
49, *mlfn streets. Perth Amboy. N. i.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13
HJANREED'S WRONGW SAYPEOPLE
OF SENA TORS OWN HOME TOWN.

1t will bring peace for good"
Fannie Steiner, waitress: THE
president made a wonderful speech.
He taught me a lot about the League
of Nations. 1 believe all the women
would vote for 1t IL they had a
chance"
James p. Foster, travelling man: II
didn't hear Wilson, but I've read his
speeches, and I agree with him. ]
meet many people, but very few OF
them know anything about the treaty
or have even read Il. The soldiers /
meet are about the only ones inter-
ested. They seem mostly undecided
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13
Bells for City DOGS.

Asheyille, N. CAS- unreasonable as
1t sounds the city authorities have an.
nouneed that every canine resident
or this city must a bell during
the next year, and to prove their ear
nestness they have purchased a large
supply Of the necessary ornaments for
distribution among the wne Of dogs
here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13
Autos Crash Here.

An automobile truck owned by AL
bert Leon and driven by Robert Rossi,
travelling west on Fayette street,
struck o touring car at the New
Brunswick avenue crossing yesterday
morning. The other car was driven
by A Rudolf. of SO Smith street. The
mud guard Of the touring car was
damaged. No ono was hurt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-13
BY A. f. GELDHoF.

ST. PAUL, Sept 13.-Jim Reed Is
wrong, say people Of this place hav-
ing formed this opinion following
hearing President Wilson on the Lea
que of Nations issues.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1919-07-31
Fair Board Activities
BY y. LESLIE BODY

tended to be full OF festiyity and
and pleasure. Let's make II such and
give Z genuine ring. so that the
visitors. Immediately on entering the
city limits will be In accord with the
joyous spirit prevailing In Ontario
The Fair Board Colors are blue and
white. See that they are in promi-
nenee In your decorations.
The Fair Board contracted, this
week. with the Brown Amusement
company OF San Francisco TO provide
for our carnival attractions Mr.,
Peysor. the general manager OF this
company advises us that they have
the largest merry-go-round In the
States and a 100000 Ferris wheel.
In addition TO these two riding de-
vices. there will be six or more side
shows, all OF a very high order and
the usual numerous concessions. The
Far Board also thought II advisable.
this year. TO sell the Gsand Stand and
Bleaoher Privileges for the vending
OF soft drinks, ice cream. etc. to
this Company. as they were In posi-
tion. with their regular stan. TO give
satisfactory service to the Far pa
irons.
The children have not been for
gotten during this FAIR Apart from
the cash prizes offered. the local mer-
chants have taken unusual interest
In the educational work OF the school
children. One of the prizes offered
is for the best story on "How You
Earned Money for Thrift Stamps,
another attractive pr'ze goes TO the
boy making the best piece OF house
hold furniture. The girls, too. come
in for recognition. Special prizes are
offered for cakes, candy, iellies, and
different kinds OF sewing II has been
really encouraging. during previous
Fairs TO see the interest taken by the
children in useful and practical de-
partments. The management is anx-
ious TO encourage development along
these lines.
Don't forget it's just about five
weeks until the Fair. What about
listing with the Secretary that spare
room you will have vacant?
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1919-07-31
Commercial Club Activities
zig return on his investment.
+. LESLIE BODY, Secretary

big return on his investment.
A local dairy, cold storage and
manufacturing plant is needed in on
tario and in order that reliable In
formation regarding the number of
milk cows can be compiled, the club
Secretary would appreciate II II the
farmers would advise him as to the
number and breed of cows they arc
now milking. Lets get this industry
under way without any delay. It's
going to mean big thing for the
farmers and Ontario.
There is every prospect of fruit
and vegetable cannery being estab-
lished here In the near future. Quite
a lot of correspondence has already
taken place, between the Club and
interested parties, and it's hoped that
in the course OF week or so some
thing tangible along the line will be
announced.