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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08
SIZE OF THE POLICE FORCE

The question Of the number Of policemen needed to prop
ery protect a city is always a debatable one. There ought to
be a sufficient number of policemen on the force to give the
taxpayers the protection they pay for. Just how many this is
may differ in the minds of different persons.
The primary duty of a patrolman is to patrol the city.
What percentage of the police force is now on actual patrol
duty2 With the assignment of policemen to so-called plain
clothes duty, with others detailed to direct traffic at more or
less prominent corners, with motorcycle cops and ambulance
drivers, and now with policemen appointed to start bus lines,
the average citizen is led to wonder just what kind of protec-
ton is being given the city in the small hours of the night
when there is no one else around but the police to guard the
lives and property Of the citizens. The bold manner in which
a Smith street store was cleaned out over the week end makes
this question extremely pertinent at this time.
Chief Burke says he needs sixty men on the force to prop
ery serve a city Of this size. He will need a great deal more
that that if every time a man is required for some special work,
such as regulating the starting of bus lines, the police depart
ment is to be called upon to provide a patrolman for such work.
Of course, when a man becomes a starter for bus lines he
ceases to function as a policeman. The more there are Of
these side lines the more policemen the city will need to do
regular poHcemen's duty. But the thought naturally arises,
why not let the policemen that we have function as policemen,
and, if the city must provide men for outside jobs, hire men for
that particular purpose. 1t would be cheaper for the taxpayers
and would make them feel more secure at nights.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08
ADVERTISING THAT HURTS

If Middlesex county and South Amboy in particular, could
only realize what unfavorable advertising they are getting be-
cause of the horrible condition of the road at the southern
end of the county bridge something, doubtless, would be done
to have conditions improved before another season rolls
around.
One cannot read a description of New Jersey roads in any
of the newspapers or automobile. journals without seeing
South Amboy or Middlesex county mentioned adversely. Here
is what appeared in yesterdays New York Times:
MANY roads in the southern part of New Jersey
are not in condition to make comfortable touring,
reports 0. M. Wells, chief roadman of the Auto
mobile Club of America. One of the worst places is
at South Amboy."
Of course, other bad spots are pointed out, but South
Amboy or Middlesex county are always there. And it is all
due to the disgraceful condition at the southern end of the
county bridge.
The fact that the state is about to take over the bridge
is not sufficient excuse for ignoring this matter. W. must be
assured that the state is going to Immediately take such steps
as are necessary to make this stretch Of road at least passable.
1t is a reflection on every taxpayer that such a condition Ia al
lowed to exist year after year without the least effort being
made to improve it. --@--=-~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08
FOR THE ClTY,S PROGRESS

The city of Perth Amboy must own the property now oc-
cupied by the Perth Amboy Gaslight Company on the river
front. The great question at issue is the price to be paid for
it. The gas company said that it does not want to stand in the
way of progress and is willing to cooperate with the city in
its development. There is a disposition on both sides to be
fair and if negotiations continue in this manner the desired re-
suit ought to be attained.
When 1t comes to replacement it must be considered that
the plant in Linden street has been in operation for many years.
1t cannot help but be old and antiquated. Judging from the
service it has been giving the city in recent years, 1t is entirely
out of date. 1t is admitted that it is inadequate to serve the
city, the greater part of the supply of gas for Perth Amboy in
recent years coming from Elizabeth.
1t has been we'll established that one large central plant
for manufacturing gas to supply large territories is more eco
nomical than to have many separate gas plants in different sec
tons each one working independently. The Public Service
Corporation has proven this. From two or three main gas
plans Public Service now supplies a large part of New Jersey.
There is reason to believe that the gas plant in this city
might better be abandoned altogether and have the entire sup
ply come from Elizabeth as most of it does now. The old plant
at Linden street then might be disposed of to the city at a
paratively little when the land was first bought and the plant
erected. The wonderful growth of the city has brought the
increased valuation to the site. Because the city has been
SO good to the gas company in increasing its business and add
ing valuation to its plant is reason enough for the gas COM
pany meeting the city more than half way in disposing of the
property in Linden street in the line Of city progress.
The beautiful park that has been established by the city
at the foot of High street on the old emery mill site shows
what can be done once all Of this section comes under city
control. This park is married today by the gas works. Every
body, including the gas company, will be benefited by the
transfer of this property to the city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08
Rltbling Rhimes
By WALT MASON.
THE B0ARnFRq-
BY WAIT MASON

THE BOARDERS.
What no." exclaim the boarders,
bring forth the measly lot of prof.
teers and hoarders and let them all be
shot" The bosrders' grub is scanty,
It's slim and punk indeed, in hostelry
or shanty. wherever they may feed.
Their eyes become a river when they
dock round and see O sickly slice of
liver, a string bean and a pea. The
Doarders' cheeks are sallow, their
eyes are full OF woe, their waistlines
show no tallow, they totter as they go.
Their lean ribs clank together and
ever, as they wonder, wonder whether,
they'll ever rave q meal. Bring
forth" exclaim the b~oarders, bent up
with stomach ache, "the profteers and
~hoarders. and burn them at the
stake" The landlord says he's giving
the utmost for the cash; and boarders
still are living on air and onion hash.
In vain the boarders forage for fod-
der they can eat; and there are tons
In storage of Eggs and pies and meat.
The nations inns are bursting with
everything we need; and 1t is most dis
gushing that men for grub must plead,
and pay unholy prices for everything
they get; oh. let us in three trices,
make some blamed lummix sweat.
Produce" exclaim the boarders,
bowed down by pain and toll, 1.-The
profteers and hoarders, and let them
boil in OIL"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08
Alarm Boxes

x3-Rarttan Copper Works.
14-Market and Sheridan Street.
16-Smith Street and Central r. h
26-Market and First Streets.
27-Madison Avenue and Paterson st.
2S-High and Lewis Streets.
85-Smith and IIigh Sts~sts.
26--New Brunswick A<e. and New 81.
S7-Smith and State Streets.
42-Atlantic Terra Gotta Works.
48-Buckingham Ave. and Hartford st.
45-Commerce and Front Streets.
l6]State and Washington Streets.
64-State st. n Buckingham I'VE
b6-Parker st. n Pulaski Ave.
66-Hall Ave. and Charles st.
Estate and Wayne Streets.
Smear United Lead Works.
b9-Maurer.
62-Washington n First Streets.
63-New Brunswick Ave. and Elm st.
Street and Watson Ave.
65-Commerce and State Streets.
72-Front and Smith Streets.
73-Water and Gordon Streets.
74-Kearny Ave. and Gordon Street
S1-Rrace and Hanson Avenues.
s2-Smith and Herbert Streets.
Ave. and Washington st.
S4-Lehfgh Ave. and Stanford Street
S5-Near City Hospital.
s6-cleveland and Brace Avenues.
S7-Amboy and Hall Avenues.
e2-Amboy Ave. and Ins1ee Street.
g3-Lawrence and Francis Streets.
s4-Neville and tombstone Streets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08
Daily Ho,
The stars incline but do not compel"
Tuesday, September Q, 1919.

The stars incline but do not compel
Tuesday, September Q, 1918.
Copyright. 1919, by the Mcclure
Newspaper S~yndicate.)
The Sun and Venus rule strongly fol-
good this day, according to astrology
Saturn Is in evil place.
Under this sway enterprise should
be stimulated, for the stars are sup
posed to impart energy and business
foresight
The President is subject to infiu-
ences making for new honors and he
will receive some unexpected recogni-
ton from foreign lands, the seers
foretell. He should safeguard his
health and his person through the
autumn.
All the signs seem to favor appli-
cations for political place or for sup
port in personal ambitions.
1t should be a lucky day for seek
ing employment, and women should
find conditions especially helpful.
High place for a is fore
Swallowed by the stars. She will re-
ceiye ar appointment of great impor-
lance and will be much envied.
Again the passing of the aged is
pressaged by the stars. Many who
have had places In the Sun will end
their careers, and a woman long be-
fore the public will die.
DtpIcGldtlOn VI d e LdlA llIl6 VI oC-
curities is indicated. but business con-
ditions will continue good all through
the year.
It will be recalled that the Moon
in the tenth house in square to Mer-
curry and Jupiter at the beginning OF
the summer quarter was interpreted
to forecast diplomatic blunders. The
signs seem to indicate that these may
be apparent before this month ends.
The rising position of Neptune con-
Joined with Venus is held to encour-
age laxity of morals, n for this rea-
son there may be many un-
covered.
Persons whose birthdate it is should
plan a quiet and uneventful year.
They have the augury of good, if they
take no risks.
Children born on this day may
meet with more or less opposition in
carrying out their ambitions, but
these subjects of Virgo usually have
great talents and the power to sue
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08
Luke McLuk Says.

LUX McLuke Says.
Funny how a boy can study spelling
and grammar for ten, a and forget
all he learned about both ten minutes
after he gets out in the world.
Every woman believes that she is
the only woman in the world who
never chased a
When a fellow is In owe he believes
that the poetry Of motion is the way
his girls jaws waggles when she is
chewing gum.
Every good h~ousekeeper is expected
to make a slave of herself when she
has company. And she does.
When a mar feels good and his
stomach is in fine shape he isn't hap
by until he goes out inc does some
thing hat knocks his digestive appa-
ratus out of killer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08
NO. 1923
TREASURY DEPARTMENT :.
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF
nrIE GIIRR ENCX


TREASURY DEPARTMENT =
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER OF
THE CURRENCY
Washington. D. c., August Is, 1919.
presented to the undersigned, It has
been made to appear that THE
|FORDS NATIONAL BANK" in the VII
iage of Fords in the County of Mid
diesex and State of New Jersey. has
complied with all the provisions of the
Statutes of the United States. required
to be complied with before an associa-
ton shall be authorized to
Now, therefore. /. JOHN. SHELTON
rency, do hereby certify that THE
NATIONAL BANK. in the
VILLAGE OF FORDS in the County OF
Middlesex- and State of New Jersey Is
authorized to commence the business
of Banking as provided In Section
Fifty one hundred and sixty nine OF
the Revised Statutes of the United
In testimony whereof witness my
hand and seal of office this Fifteenth
day of August. 1919.
JOHN SKELETON WILLIAMS.
Comptroller of the Currency
74S6-s-27-60t-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08
PROPOSAL

PROPOSAL
Sealed bids will be received by the
Board of Education of the city of
Perth Amboy, N. j, on Tuesday, Sep
TENDER 9th. 1919, at 8 p. M, for one
L. C. Smith No. A cast iron boiler. Said
boiler TO be taken down and removed
from High School Building.
Board of Education. City of Perth Am
boy.
BY A. H. CROMWELL.
Secretary.
7764-s-5-3t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08
HO. Hunt

"They don't make glass nowadays
* they used to in the old days.
sighed the Oldest Inhabitant, as he
watched the Groceryman clean the
lamp shimney before putting it on
the lamp.
THAT SOP" asked the Groceryman.
Yes, sir, that's So" replied the
Oldest Inhabitant. II kin remember
a lamp chimney we had in our family
for twenty years. Thirteen lamps ex-
ploded under that chimney and never
cracked it. In the day time we used
1t as a hammer and drove nails with
1t n the children cracked nuts with
1t. One of the kids left 1t out on the
road one day and eight wagons ran
over 1t and never hurt it. 1t was on
the stable floor one a and a mule
kicked it through the side of the barn
and lever even Clipped 1t, but the
mule broke his leg. But one day we
got q hired girl and the very first time
she washed it she broke 1t.
Names Is Names.
Modest Flower lives in Catesburg,
Col.
Our Daily Special.
A Lot of Men Who Are Not Evil
Doors Are Evil Thinkers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08
Bits of By PLAY
BY LUKE McLUKE
Copyright, 1919. the Cincinnati
Inquirer

:. Helpi
He IL a deaf mute, I'll agree,
1 speak Of Joseph Jioket;
But when he plays at tennis, he
Ii sure to raise q racket.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08

Well, Welt
I'm my profession q man must have
q large number Of friends and ac-
o~uaintance II he would succeed"
said the Lawyer.
Maybe" replied the Doctor. but
In my profession I would not care to
know everybody we'll"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08

Fact.
Mere man Is made of lust they say,
And this we must admit;
But you will find most every day,
That lots Of them lack grit.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08

no ~ y oeat mute, III agree,
/ speak OF Joseph Jicket;
But when he plays at tennis, he
Ii sure to raise q racket.
Well, Wen!
In my profession q man must have
q large number Of friends and ac-
ouaintance II he would succeed"
said the Lawyer.
Maybe" replied the Doctor. 'But
In my profession I would not care to
know everybody WELL"
Fact.
Mere man Is made of dust they say,
And this we must admit;
But o will find most every day,
That lots of them lack grit.
silence is golden" observed the
Old Fogy.
Think SC Dr." asked the Crouch.
Then just try to sell some of it."
Licking II.
you are q disobedient scamp!"
Said angry Mr.. Hooty;
And then he licked the postage stamp
To make 1t do its duty.
Wise Woman.
And can you rely on what your
husband tells your" asked the
Friend.
yes" replied Mrs. Wise. II find
that 1t Is always safe to believe the
opposite of what he says"
Advicei
Here is advice hat should be kept,
And to 1t you should stick;
Forgive your enemies except
The ones hat you can lick.
The Column Writer.
The column writer's life is grand,
For coin he never hollers;
He takes his sense Of humor and
Exchanges it for dollars.
Luke McLuke.
We're frank to say we've never found.
An editor that's willing
To trade for a sense that we expound
More thar humbling shilling
Newark Advocate. al
We do not deal in shillings here,
Our memory is too tickle,
But oft a sense Of humor is
Not worth more than a nickel,
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
A thought, a pen, some paper, too.
And then he writes a thriller
readers say-that's what they do
TITS surely awful filler"
Peoria Journal.
With verses at two bits a line
The column man is willing
To do This bit" and think 1t fine
to help out with the filling.
youngstown Telegram. |
The column writer's life is grand;
It's never sad or solemn.
When nice fat filters come to hand
Like this-to fill his column.
1t That So!
Luke wanted to fish in the syca-
mored State of Indiana and learned
that he had to take out a non-resi-
Fisherman's License. This was
for. We received 1t, and it is
a very handsome thing printed on
inen. But under the head: "Descrip-
ion Of Licensee," we find this libel
IN ourself:
"Complexion-FulI'
distinctive Marks Prohibition
We do not know who tipped off
James G.. Mckinney, the Circuit Court
of Dearborn County, Indiana
Is to Luke's distinctive marks" but
do know that any Deputy Warden
would take up our license If he tried
% find anything like a prohibitionist
our makeup. So we appeal to
Eysh Capa M fcc{onar Chfrapoap
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08

Licking II.
You are q disobedient scampl"
Said angry Mr.. Hooty;
And then he licked the postage stamp
To make 1t do Its duty.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08

Hunt
silence is golden" observed the
Old Fogy.
Think so ?" asked the Crouch.
Then Just try to sell some of it."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08

Wise Woman.
And can you rely on what your
Friend.
Yes" replied Mrs. Wise. "T find
that 1t Is always safe to believe the
opposite of what he says"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08

Our Daily Special.
A Lot of Men Who Are Not Evil
Doors Are EVIL Thinkers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08
Advice!

Here Is advice that should be kept
And to 1t you should stick;
Forgive your enemies except
The one that you can lick.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08

Names Is Names.
Modest Flower lives in Catesburg
Col.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-08

7764-9-5-3t I.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-12-12
DAUGHTER HAD
TO QUIT WORK,
MOTHER SAYS
Inactivity Would Have Lasted Long.
er, Had Not Trutona
Brought Aid.

e LOUISVILLE, KY. Dec. 1l.-Re-
cause it has relieved her daughter of
troubles which kept her from her
work for five long months. Mrs.
Josephine Brown, a well-known LON
isville woman of 721 Washington
street, recently made the following
interesting statement regarding Tru-
tona, the perfect tonic:
MY daughter had been suffering
with stomach trouble and nervous.
ness for several months. In fact. the
trouble became so severe that she
could not work for five months. It
seemed that everything she ate
would sour in her stomach, causing
gas formations and a bloated feel
ing. The gas seemed to form
around her heart, causing her much
pain.
my daughters nerves were so
unstrung that she could hardly
sleep at night and she would get up
in the mornings almost as tired as
when she went to bed. But Trutona
has steadied her nerves and she's at
last able to rest well at night. This
medicine has relieved her of the in
digestion, too, and her bowels are
regular now. We think Trutona is
great medicine.
Trutona is now being introduced
and explained in Paris at the drug
store of G. S. Warden & Son.
(adv)
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-12-12

Eighty head of thoroughbreds
were sold at Tattersalls, in Lexing-
ton, FRIDAY afternoon, for a tota.
or $30,585, an average of s457.3O
per head. The sale was held under
the auspices of the Kentucky Sales
company and included stations.
broodmares and weanlings. Bidding
was brisk throughout for the more
desirable offerings, particularly
weanlings. There were fourteen of
this age which brought an average
OF over $1,000, the lot bringing
$l4.275. The highest priced horse
OF the sale was the 15-year-old stall
hon, Jack Atkin, consigned by the
estate OF Barney Schneider, which
brought $4,000. Second highest
price was paid for the broodmare
Margaret Hastings, bought by Sid
ney Bedford, OF Franklin county. for
$4,000, and following her was So.
500 for the 7-year-old stallion
Sand Marsh, bought by Phil T..
Chinn for Andrew Miller, of New
York. Nine others brought $500
Sidney Bedford was the largest buy
err, securing ten head that totaled:
$685.. A
In this sale VIM r.. Hukill, of
Paris, sold Radiator, chestnut colt,
weanling. by Dick Finnell-Er-s
mimic, Anderson, for $3.50 to G.. L. /
Blackford. John S. Virgins, of the
Military Stock Farm, near Paris, 4
sold Boston Belle, chestnut mare, g.
by Hermis-Crimea, to Sidney Bed
ford, for 1925, and Goblette, b. M,
II, by observation-disclosures, to r.
P. Brooks, for $125.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-12-12
SIMMS MAKING sA1GREAT SHOW
PLACE HERE.

"Xalapa," the 1,700-acre estate
OF Mr. Edward Simms, located on
the North Middletown pike, eight
miles from Paris is being converted
into one of the finest show places in
the State. When the improvements
now under way and others contem-
plated are finished the place will
rival in attractiveness any in the
Bluegrass REGION.
He is building a big dam across
Stoner Creek, which will give him a
pool ten feet deep through his place,
and in addition he has five lakes of
several acres each, comprising a
modern fish hatchery.
Concrete power, water and Alter
ing plants, for lighting, heating
and for his water supply, are being
erected, and several miles of rock
asphalt roadways are being built
through the estate. A landscape
gardener and forester are at work,
identifying the grounds, and about
three hundred .laborers are engaged
in pushing the improvements to
completion.
Mr.. Simms some time ago pur-
chased the iron fence which sur
rounded the old Capitol grounds at
Frankfort, and has placed it around
three sides of his private gardens,
the other side being enclosed by a
rock wall. He is stocking the farm
with the purest strains of cattle
and the finest thoroughbred horses,
as we'll as sheep and hogs of the
best breeds, and will keep the most
experienced men constantly employ
ed looking after them.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-12-12
THE GOVERNMENT DISCONTIN-
UES PARCEL POST SALES.

The War Department authorized
publication of the following state
ment from the Office Of the Director
of Sales:
The Director of Sales announces
that the Quartermaster General of
the Army has issued instructions to
the superintendent of the 81 Army
QuartermaSter retail stores now op-
Grating under it's direction to de-
cline to accept after December 10
any order for goods carried by the
Army Quartermaster retail stores
which calls for; delivery of goods by
Parcels Post.
The Quartermaster General of the
Army has taken this action to re-
heve the mails, usually congested
during the Christmas season. of the
additional burden entailed by trans
portation of the stocks sold by the
army stores on mail order.
Persons contemplating making
purchases in the retail stores which
must be delivered by parcels post
are requested to place their orders
with the retail store in the. district
in . which purchaser resides before
December 10. The parcels post or
ders must be actually on file with a
store prior to December 10 to re-
ceive consideration. 81
The Army Quartern1aster retail
stores will continue to accept bulk
orders placed by municipalities,
selling agencies, and community
buying associations for commodities
offered for sale through sthe retail
stores. Such orders are delivered
by freight. A discount of 10 per
cent. on the entire bill Of goods or
dered in bulk is allowed the pur-
chaser, to cover overhead expenses
in making distribution OF
.he commodities so purchased. The
deliveries of bulk orders are made
freight prepaid f. o. b. point of des-
inatiOn.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-12-12
CHURCH PLAYLET AT LITTLE
ROCK CHURCH.

Under the auspices of the young
people of the church, the playlet,
Hiram and The Peddler," will be
produced at the Little Rock Chris
tian church, on Saturday. December
IL. The cast of characters will be
in capable hands, and the entire en-
tertainment will be of the most
pleasing nature. The proceeds of the
entertainment will be devoted to the
benefit of 3 the church. The per-
Torrance will begin at seven
o'clock. The admission charge, of
nifty cents and twenty-five cents. it
is expected will realize a nice sum
for the church funds.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1919-12-12
TONIGHT!
Take "Cascarets" if sick.
Bilious, Constipated.

Enjoy life! Straigften up! Your
system is filled with liver and bowel
poison which keeps your skin sal
low, your stomach upset, your head
dull and aching. Your meals are
turning into poison and you can not
feel right. Don't stay bilious or
constipated. Feel splendid always by
taking Cascarets occasionally. They
act without gripping or inconven-
fence. They never sicken you like
Calomel, Salts, Oil or nasty, harsh
pills. They cost so little too
Cascarets work while you sleep.
(adv)