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Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-05
START CRUSADE
ON B|LLBOARDS
Mayor TO Take Action Against
These EyesOreS

Mayor Frank Dorsey declared this
morning that he will begin a cam
paign Immediately against signboards
In this city, which do not comply with
the building ordinance relative to
signs. In order to be within the law
the Mayor states, signs must not be
higher than ten feet from the ground.
In many cases he declared signs have
been placed on stills and are VIOLA
lions to the ordinance, Many of
those erecting these signs, he de-
elares, claim TO have permits. He
will investigate the matter and learn
who issued the permits for those signs
to be erected.
These b~illboards and signboards are
becoming an eye-sore here, the Mayor
declared, and when his investigation
Is completed there will probably be
less In the city and those remaining
will be within the ordinance.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-05
WACHuNGTON,
Greek-Ameri

fixed charges and sinking fund, the
surplus, or net operating revenue, Is
to be divided into two equal sums.
(c) One of these sum is to be paid
into the United States treasury, to be
used for new railroad construction
and other extensions; the other is to
be paid put in the form of dividends
to employees, at a rate proportionate
to the annual income of the employe.
cd The official employees are to re-
ceive twice the rate of dividend OF
the classified employees.
8. The fixing and control of rates
to be wholly in the hands of the In
t~erstate Commerce Commission
When The governments share of the
net operating revenue exceeds five
per cent. Of the gross operating reve-
nue., the Interstate Commerce Com
mission is compelled to reduce the
rates to absorb the amount.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-05
GOVERNOR SENDS
ELECTION ORDER
Wants County Prosecutor to
Use Offices to Prevent Frauds
-Ru spectal correspondeNt.

BH Specinl Correspondent. -
TRENTON, Sept. oITiot he
.Runyon today made public q ietlel .he
has sent to every prosecute oMcient
state directing prompt A@rSars
action on the part of these omclais
and their agencies to prevent ~
nuuish all who may attempt 70 pla
flee fraud with respect to the coniihs
registry and election days. he 70 u
termined hat the registrations an
primary and general elections sna
be as far from even q question oL
fraud as A strict enforcement OF the
electfon laws and the corrupt praS
tees act of the state will provloe.
at am addressing his letter 10 you
in the interests of q clean and honess
registration of voters and prlnlaIy
and election days free Of any suspl-
cion of fraud" he tells the coun.y
prosecutors, who are the sea.es
agents. ., IN
New Jerseys
New York and philadelphia makes
possible the bringing in of large NUM-
bers of crooks and f1oaters Tor pur-
poses Of registration and voting, COLI
tinues the letter, unless the .oHlceIS
of the law are exceedingly lglIanlAm
preventing such practices. ana l mere
by beg to assure you that in addition
to he faithful discharge OF your du-
ties which I cal upon you to snow
shall furnish you with every AID IN
INV w both to prevent the regis
tration of any who are not lawiuliy
qualified to vote In our ano
election and for the conviction ana
Imprisonment of any and all VINO
shall dare set our election and cor
rupt practices laws at naught."
The Governor tells the prosecutors
that he calls upon them to exert the
utmost of their power and influence
to the end that nothing of an unto
ward, crooked, or ~scandalous nature
shall be allowed to occur within the
territory over which they preside.
Especially do / counsel and urge
that with the utmost yigor you see 10
1t that no importation or colonization
of voters shall be permitted by you
he continued.
The governor acted pursuant TO
Chapter 1874, Laws of 1918, whlcn
materially increased the penalties 1or
election law violations and was her-
aided as putting teeth In the corrups
practices act of 1911. b 1918 anu
LEGISLATURES each provided SlV,0Oo
for use by the Attorney General an
der the Governors direction for the
purpose of experimenting violators OF
the election act and assisting In their
prosecution.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-05
Locate D~eserters; Arrest Soon

By StGf Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept. 81
Through the office of County Detec-
tive Richard Peltier the whereabouts
of Andrew Patten and Sophie 10th, OF
Keasbey, who eloped August 26, after
deserving their families. both being
married, has been learned. The
couple are now under arrest at Au-
rora, III, and will be brought back
to his county as soon as Detective
David who leaves for Illinois tonight,
can bring them here. Mrs. 10th de-
serted her husband and four children
and took with her $1,000, which her
husband claims was his. The rela-
tives of the couple have spared no ex-
pense in locating them. The man be-
came acquainted with Mrs. 10th while
a boarder at her home.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-05
What Plumb Plan Means
to Railroads and. Employees
fcontinue0 from mage IL

Confined from page IL
ing provided that the system is to be
broken up into regional areas for
purposes of detailed management.
g.. This operating corporation to
be under control of a board of direc-
tors consisting of fifteen members. to
be made up Us follows: (a) five,
representing the public, to be APP
pointed by the president of the Unit
ed States; OBJ five, representing man.
agement, to be elected by the official
or salaried employees of the railroads.;
and (c) five, representing labor, to be
elected by the classified employees or
wage n
Service, Not Profit, Operating Slogan
s. (a) This corporation, with no
money capital. to operate without
profit, and in the public service. (b)
At the end of the year. after paying
out of gross operating revenu all
operating expenses and providing for
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-05
New Incorporation
Ru STAIR corrcapondent.

BIZ Staff Correspondent.
NEW Brunswick, Sept. 5@Articles
of incorporation have been filed in the
county clerks office by b Middlesex
Tallow and Fertilizer Company OF
Clinton avenue, Piscataway township.
manufacturers of and dealers in fats,
fertilizer and sla~ughterhouse pro
duects. Robert L~Gttridge in charge,
has taken 70 of the 500 shares at 500
per share. The other incorporators
are Maurice Engel, 70 shares, and
Ralph j. Smalley, one share. At4
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-05
VIII Is Probated.

ID StqU CORRESPONDENT
NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept. 81
Gertrude Mclaughlin, of Roosevelt,
has been committed to the county
tail to await the action of the grand
jury on a charge of non-support. The
commitment was made at the direc-
ton Of Recorder Edward J.. He'll Of
Roosevelt on the complaint that the
woman refused to provide for her
ten months old infant.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-05
Auto is Stalen

NEW BRUNSWICK, Sept. 5-The
office of the county detective is in
formed that a Dodge touring car,
No. 105,S15 N. j., has been stolen
from Perth Amboy. The theft oc-
Cured last night. The name and
address of the owner are not given
but information received by the
county detectives or the police of any
city will be appreciated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-05
Super.B utchery.

"we caught. him, forced him at the
pistol point to give up the stolen prop
erty, and then cut OF one Of his ears.
IT will be both ears, and both hands.
II I catch you again.'"-Pictorial Mag
azine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-05
Get TWO New Memberships.

Two new memberships ave been
received by the Intra-C Coastal Ship
Canal Association. They are the
Perth Amboy Trust Company and the
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Perth Am
boy Aerie No. 1856.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-10-30
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FOR A DIME A DAY

Forty thousand little fatherless
children of France still need perm
anent aid. Several of the war orph-
ans have been adopted by Lynden
people, who are contributing to their
support. Why can't more of them
be adopted here?
Only ten cents a day. added to the
tiny pension the French Government
has been able to grant orphans of
the war, will provide for one such
child. Surely. you can cut out one
cigar a day, and spare that. Come
in to the Tribune office and ask for
more information about the Father
less Children of France Fund.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-10-30
ON SAVING DAYLIGHT

The City of New York has perm
anently adopted the daylight saving
law, whether the rest of the nation
likes it or not. Cleveland had the
daylight saving law in effect long be-
fore Congress passed it as a war
measure Other cities are adopting
the early rising measure on their
own initiative.
Could Lynden put the daylight saw
ing law into effect permanently by
act of the Town Council? Would such
a move carry with it so many COM
plcations that it would prove OBJ
jectionable? Could the same results
be obtained easier by having the local
stores agree to open an close an hour
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-10-30

didacy this week for the Republican
nomination.
Washington would be proud. in
deed, to have one of its citizens in.
the White House. President Poin-
dexter" would sound mighty we'll to
Western ears.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-10-30
Caustic Words.

ais the jury still out?"
"Yes." said the sarcastic lawyer for
the defense. And I'm not surprised"
MOI"
"When looked lie the faces Of those
Jurors ! could see there was nobody
home"
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-10-30
Unfeelino Father.

Unfeelin0 Father.
"Have the Blitherbys named their
new twins yetr'
"Yes, but they were not given the
names applied to them by Mr.. Blithers.
by when they first arrived"
"What did he call the precious
palr?'
"'Trouble.' and More Of It.'"-B.r.
mlngham AgeHerald.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-10-30
Receptacle for Hairpins.

Mrs. Styles-This paper says that In
front of a large London building there
was recently found a pigeons nest
made of hairpins. Where do you sup
pose the pigeons found the hairpins?
Mr.. Styles-Oh. suppose lot Of
women in the vicinity couldn't keep
their mouths shut.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-10-30

earlier during the summer months?
Here are some pertinent questions
that might well be considered by our
NV Community Club next week.
If the plan is to be continued next
Spring, action should be taken now.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-10-30
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- A2-Mw

Look out for that little lady, Carrie
Halloween
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-10-30
1WSSl

A Brooklyn man was found hoard
ing 100000 pounds of bacon. Ger.
tainly lot of hog for one to control.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-10-30
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-. 800 -

Leave your 5 on the front porch
next week for the Red Cross.
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-10-30
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PRES. POINDEXTER

Washington now has an avowed
candidate for president. Senator
Miles Poindexter announced his can
The Lynden tribune. [volume] (Lynden, Wash.) 1908-current, 1919-10-30

Wedding Stationery. The Tribune.
Evening journal., 1919-10-13
TRAVELLERS AID
AGAIN TO RESCUE

The Travellers Aid Branch at the b,
& o. station was OF help TO Aany trav-
elers this week.
Friday night man and a woman,
gypsles. with a small boy. arrived here.
The woman was Just out OF a New
York Hospital and the trio were on
their way 10 Havre dc Grace. But
when the woman reached this city she
was exhausted and they were unable 10
proceed any farther. They inquired for
lodgings and were directed 10 a suitable
place, continuing their journey this
morning
A Swcde and his wife. who could
speak little English. arrived from Wis
consin this week. seeking TO buy a
farm in Delaware. They asked for dl-
reciions 20 the Swedish minister here
and were sent on their way. They left
yesterday for a settlement Of Swedes
In the lower end OF the State.
That the B. & q. officials appreciate
the aid being extended travellers here Is
indicated In a letter which II. A. Miller,
passenger agent. forwarded TO Mrs
Marie II. Haughey. who is In charge OF
the work. A copy of the letter fol-
lows:
Wilmington. oct. TO-
"Nfrs. Marie II. H0ughey:
Dear Mrs. Haughey: u Is with great
Evening journal., 1919-10-13
MAY MAKE DOUBLE
OUTLET TO CANAL

Colonel J. p. Jervey was in Milford
and Lewes on Friday sounding senti-
ment on the proposed inland water
Ways project Col Jervey visited Mil
ord Friday afternoon, where he adj
iressed a meeting OF about 30 clti-
,ens. Although opinion was divided
most OF the Milford residents seemed
o favor the plan OF continuing the
proposed canal 10 the month OF the
Nspillion. with the outlet through the
nile-long ietties at that point. They
claimed that the water would run
lorth inside the bay shore. and that
he mouth Of the Nlispilllon was, there
'or, the logical outlet.
Friday night Colonel Jervey consult
ed with the business men OF Lewes.
and they believed that the outlet OF
the csnaF should be further south.
giving into a point near the harbor OF
refuge. They maintained that n the
mouth OF the canal were made IS miles
from Lewes, at the mouth OF the Mis-
pillion. that it would be Of little bene-
nc to Lewes. Opinion in Lewes was,
however. divided.
The u. :. Engineer ONCE is now
preparing a report on conditions as
found Friday, which will be published
in about a week. There Is some pos
sibillty OF making two outlets TO the
canal, II this Is found practicable. The
principal obstacles 10 two outlets are
Evening journal., 1919-10-13
EVADERSOF Federal
TAX GET WARNING.
Government on Trail \ Of
Those Who Have Made
Improper Returns.
DISCOVERY LEADS
TO HEAVY PENALTY

Wilmington bankers are interested
n the warning IN the Federal Trade
information Service 70 those who may
aave endeavored to dodge making Of
proper returns Of their taxable assets
for 1917 and 1918 rhe bankers think
This is a matter which ought TO be
brought 10 the attention Of every mer-
liant and other interest from whom
these returns are required. This is moi
on The assumption that any OF them
have made wilfuily false reports, but
only as showing the close watch the
Federal officials keep on these returns
and how ready they are TO detect mis-
takes. The warning just issued is as
follows:
a special drive 20 locate merchants
and manufacturers who have followed
erroneous methods In making their in
yentorles for the taxable Years 1917
and 1918. such methods tending TO re-
iducc tax liability. Is about TO be made
by the Bureau Of Internal Revenue.
In cases Of voluntary disclosures
before Investigation OF failure 10 make
proper return and payment, The policy
Of the bureau. it was stated, will be TO
A. fOregO penalties. except where there
is intentional evasion Of the tax. Where
discovery Is made by Government off,
GERS heavy penalties will apply.
In some cases inventories haverbeen
found 10 have been taken on the basis
Of average costs, though It was possible
10 identify the articles remaining on
hand at the inventory period, and so
determine their exact cost. In others,
because Of conservative inventory
methods. fiat percentages have been
deducted after determining inventory
values. Others use a fixed average.
based upon costs OF prior years, or fail
10 include an merchandise to which
they have title in their inventory.
'All these methods, which have the
effect Of reducing tax liability, are con-
irary TO the regulations Of the bureau
and are Illustrative. 70 was said. Of
numerous Irregularities which have
been found.
"A warning issued by the bureau ad-
vises taxpayers who have followed
such methods 10 flle correct returns
without notice and without investiga-
ton. Some taxpayers have voluntarily
notified the bureau Of the employment
or incorrect methods and are filing
amended returns. 70 Is only fair to
ihse taxpayers, the bureau states, that
their competitors who have made sim
liar errors should be located"
Evening journal., 1919-10-13
KEEP LOOKING YOUNG
It's Easy-If You Know DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets

The secret Of keeping young Is to feel
young-to do this you must watch your
liver and bowels-there's no need of
having a sallow oomplexion-dark rings
under your eyes-pimples-a bilious
look in your face-dun eyes with no
sparkle. Your doctor will tell you
ninety per cent of all sickness comes
from inactive bowels and liver.
DIR. Edwards, a well-known physician
IN Ohio. perfected a vegetable cow
pound mixed with olive on to act on
the liver and bowels, which he gave to
his patients for years.
DR. Edwards Olive Tablets. the sub
shtute for oalomel. are gentle in their
action yet always effective. They bring
about that natural buoyancy which all
should enjoy by toning up the liver and
clearing the system of impurities.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are known
by Their 'live color. l0c and 25c.
Evening journal., 1919-10-13
UNsANITARy WASH RAGS.

The u. :. Public Health Service and
the various state and local boards OF
health have taken adequate measures
for the abolition Of that distributor OF
disease germs, the common towel. Now
comes The news that The common wash
rag Is even a greater menace TO health
The hotels and public hosielrles have
recognized this for some time. and
have supplied their guests with steri-
lized wash cloths in individual sealed
packets. The damp, "sOur" smelling
wash rag still exists, however. in many
private bathrooms. Imperfectly wash
ed out after use, frequently not wrung
out at an. 70 is often hung over a rack
or on a radiator near an open window,
there 10 collect dust and dirt. Free
quenily the same wash rag is used by
the entire family, thus 'affording an
Evening journal., 1919-10-13

easy means OF transference OF mouth
secretions from person 10 person. In
many households each individual has
his own wash cloth and his individual
towel but these hang SO close 10 one
another on the racks that there Is
ready interchange OF bacteria Each
individual should have his own wash
cloth. and this should be thoroughly
washed out with clean hot water after
use. 10 should be then wrung as near
ly dry as possible. and, II possible
hung in the sun 10 dry. 70 should not
come in contact with other wash
cloths.
Evening journal., 1919-10-13
AVOID THE FLU"
BUILD UP NOW
You almost surely the Flu and Grppy Colds
by taking Chasco-Vin, paatabe dy-budng

Don't put II off-lt IS much easier TO
keep the "Flun away than Il Is to
cure u.
No one would have the awful expert
once OF a year ago repeated hence all
should take every precaution, especially
those who are weak. nervous and run
down. They absolutely need Chasco-
Win.
Chasco-Vin is sold in Wilm
404-406 Market St.
Evening journal., 1919-10-13

Real estate will be sold TO good ad-
vantage in the Want Ads.
Evening journal., 1919-10-13

pleasure that am able TO make the fol-
lowing comments In my weekly report
to W. Il. Loves. General Passenger
agent
THE Travellers Aid, represented by
Mrs. Marie II. Haughey and two assis-
tants, Is performing fine service and Is
wonderful aid 10 our patrons. Tho
ladies' are on duty until Oh p NJ. daily
and meet all trains Mrs. Haughey re-
ports that their efforts are being appre-
ciated by all concerned in this CON
nectlon / am pleased 20 advise that
Mrs. Haughcy compliments our station
force for the courtesy shown them and
desires me 90 say to you that she viii
report TO headquarters this extreme
willingness on their part TO cooperate
In every respect
VERY truly yours,
II. A. MILLER.
Passenger Agent"
Evening journal., 1919-10-13
ELK FOR LONDON 700

VANCOUVER. B. c., oct. i3.-The
parks boards is sending a present Of
three young elk 10 the London Zoo.
The animals were born In the Van
cOIlver park paddOcks.
Evening journal., 1919-10-13

II you are diversions why remain sol Why
be envious OF those who arc slendori Here
Is important news for you.
The korein system Is accomplishing mar
Nels in healthful, speedy, pleasant reduction
OF men and women who have been for years
burdened with fatness. Use oil Of korein and
follow the reduction system No starvinr
no tedious exercises, no calomcl or Eaits-a
genuinely correct and delightful system.
EHdorsed By physicians.
Reduction 10 to 60 lbs. or rnore=-vHal.
ever you require 70 get symmetrical figure
positively guaranteed on fair test under 500
forfeiture or no cost 20 you.
There's lnhnts Joy IN teerinr a diary that rhous
your measuremenis gradually becoming smaller willis
.pu are Improving in Fvuciy. health and attractive
lets- BrinE happiness into your Life snd rfo1nr Il
~ msny years. Gain APPRECIATION of othcrsl Become
tlender and easily stay sol
You may obtain oil Of korein al drurrisss'
everywhere. Posifireiy tdrniirsf Brochure
Win convincing Testimonials mailed in plain
envelope, free, 70 you vrrife Korein co
hk-es. Station T, New York.
Evening journal., 1919-10-13
SWEETEST ROOM IN ALL BRITAIN.

LIVERPOOL. oct. f3-Sixteen boys
paid fines for smearing the walls OF
their schoolroom with jam. That was
their revenge when a teacher ordered
them not TO eat jam at lunch hour.
Evening journal., 1919-10-13
WASHING HUNG OUEON
IONDON'S BROADWAY

LONDON, Oct i3- -Psrk-lane. Eondon's
Broadway, was today astonlshed by a
line OF clothes drying in the garden OF
q famous mansion. It's a protest against
high laundry prices.
Evening journal., 1919-10-13
AMT YOU GLAD YOU
LIVE IN AMERICA?

BRENTFOBD. Eng, Oct i3.-Platl' 5
Stores, Ltd. paid $50 fine for selling
mutton TO a man who didn't have a
buying license.
Evening journal., 1919-10-13

During the last epidemic thousands
were safegusrded by taking Chasco-vin.
a bodybuilding tonic that does build.
Il is the toning up Of the system that
counts In keeping the Flu" away.
In conjunction with Chasco-vln we
advise using a good anti-septic solution
for the throat and nose and also that
the bowels be kept open.
ngton by the Miller Drug Store,
Evening journal., 1919-10-13

the currents which might possibly be
created by tributary streams, and the
expenses.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1919-07-25
LOCAL : PERSONAL

stelzman & Hand have few shoats
] for sale.
Everything for the Ford.-Fults
| Auto Company. Ladys1h1th.
]. Kaufman went up to Connor's lake
| Sunday for months outing.
Miss Vivian Laidlaw returned home
from ST Mary's hospital Wednesday.
Fl. O. Wiesner made a business trip
to Hayward the fore part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs n. J. Smith motored to
Minneapolis Thursday to spend a few
days.
Miss Nora Mcfarland left Saturday
for visit of three weeks at Malvern,
iowa.
Miss Gertrude Johnson is visiting at
Appleton with her sister, Mrs. Bertha
Ashman.
You are safe after a loss if you have
one of our -Michaelson &
Hughes Company.
O. p. White left Saturday for Fair
fax. Mimi, called there by the death of
his brother Martin.
Mrs. A. Skinner and children left
Saturday evening for a. visit with rela-
tives near Stevens Point.
There is experience, strength and
aelson & Hughes Company.
Mrs Fred Smith, of Chicago, arrived
here Sunday for a weeks visit with
her friend Mrs. Kate French.
Ice cream is not confectiOn but a
food product Eat more VELVET ice
cream. On sale at the OLYMPIA.
B. E. French and son, Manley, and
James Simon autoed to Hayward
Tuesday. returning the same day.
Life. Accident, Health, Compensa-
ton, Plate Glass Insurance and Sure
ty B nd S. Get my rates.-B. e.
French.
Mrs George JacknO, who has been
visiting at the r. Sobotik home, left
evening for Billings Park,
MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs VIM Pluntz and fam
lily are moving to Red Rock, Mimi,
this week, where they will make their
future home.
The original VELVET ice cream is
by Bridgeman-RuSSell
CO., of Duluth, Mimi. On sale only at
the OLYMPIA
George Banfi is building barn on
his lots near Greenwood Park, expect
ing also to build residence there this
fall or next spring.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Wilson and
daughter Ethel, accompanied Q. a.
Wilson and wife who had been visiting
here, home to EScanaba, Mich, in Mr..
Wilson's sedan Saturday.
Mr.. Farmer: Suppose you wanted
to pay off your farm loan today.
Could you do it without paying adj
vance interest? We give you this
NJ. Doyle Company.