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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12
PREPARING NEW FARE RATES
ON STATEN ISLAND RAILROAD
BY star Correspondent.

Dl sian 1LAAEER0haEAAs
TOTTENvILLE, Aug. lac
.cording to an announcement
which has been made from the
main office of the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad in Manhattan, the twenty
per cent. increase in railroad pas
senger fares, granted by the railway
labor board, will go into effect on all
the steam lines of Staten Island on
August 26, and apply on all classes
of tickets. Although formal notice
of the raise has not been issued as
yet by the Staten Island Railroad,
bulletins containing the new rates
of fart are being prepared and will
be posted along the system within a
few days.
Under the new rate, 1t is under
stood that the single trip fare from
Tottenville to st. George will be adj
vanced from thirty-three cents to
forty cents and the round-trip fare
will be increased to seventy-one
cents, which is twelve cents more
than that charged at present The
fares to intermediate stations will
get a commensurate twenty per
cent. raise.
on the North Shore and the South
Beach lines the fare will be increas-
ed to a fat eight-cent rate, which Is
two cents higher than it is now.
The Communication rate from
Perth Amboy to New York City will
jump from $40 to 1924 after
August 26. Dongan Hills, Grant
City, New Dorp and lakewood
Heights rates to New York after the
increase will reach 1894. Commit
alton rates from Bay Terrace, Great
Kills, Eltingville, Annadale and HUI
guenot Park will cost $S.26, while
those passengers travelling on the
trains from Prince Bay, Pleasant
Plains, Richmond Valley, Atlantic
and Tottenville will be called upon
to pay 1892 a month.
The greatest increase will be
shown in the fifty-trip ticket rate.
The rates under the new schedule
will be as follows: Grant City and
New Dorp, 1892; lakewood Heights,
$3.50; Bay Terrace and Great Kills,
S11.22; Eltingville, s11.SS; Annadale
and Huguenot Park, 1920; Prince
Bay and Pleasant Plains, S14.52;
Richmond Valley, Atlantic and Tot
tenville, 1854. The rate on the
hfty-trip ticket from Perth Amboy
to st George will be $17.16.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12
ENTERTAINED AT CARDS
AT MRS. VIM. SC0TT'S

BY STAFF Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE. Aug. IL. The
st. Stephens Guild Tuesday night
was entertained at cards at the
home of Mrs. William Scott. The
evening was spent in playing euchre
and 500. There were eight tables.
Prizes were awarded as follows:
Five hundred. Mrs. ]. F.. Be-
dell, rose jar; Mrs. George Moor
cut glass dish.
Euchre: Mrs. j. Ure, silk stock
ings; Mrs. H. Schneider. boulder
cap; Mrs. w. Chapman, baking
dish; Edward Hemstreet, silk
socks; Mrs. L. R~auschkolb, neck
tie; Mrs. Z. Cuny, dish towels;
Mrs. j. Curtis, writing paper; ].
Mcclure, plates; William Scott,
fern dish; Mrs. ]. Furman, hand
%kerchiefs; H. Mcconnell. orna-
.ment; James Ryder. jam; Mrs
Abram M. Sprague, mayonaise dish;
Mrs. G. Hoehn, theatre tickets and
L. Rauschkolb, perfume.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12
Pleasant Plains

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Helmes have
returned to their home in Jersey
CITY after spending several days
here.
Miss Ruth List of Gilbert Place,
Is enjoying a six weeks vacation
with her aunt in Jersey City.
Contractor Robert Pearsall has
started work on several new side
walks in Amboy Road. The new
walks will extend from Prince Bay
to Seguine avenue.
The highway department has
been making much needed repairs
to Prince Bay avenue.
Manager Wilson of the Sandy
Ground Colored Giants journeyed to
Kreischerville Sunday and won a
hard fought game by the core OF
ST.
Henry Fish has returned to New
York after visiting his father in
Bloomingdale road.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12

after his assassination. has been
nominated for a place In the Han OF
Fame for trees with a history"
which the American Forestry Asso-
citation in compiling. A. s. Bailey. Of
DEBORAH, Iowa, where the tree now
stands, Informed the association hat
the tree was planted by m John
Finn, who is still living.
When Abraham Lincoln vas as
s~assinated Mr.. Finn was in Chicago
and he returned home much de-
pressed. A few days later, or April
~, 1855, Governor Stone Of Iowa,
declared a day of mourning for Lin
coin. Finn went into the woods
an ddug up a small blackberry shoot
which he transplanted on the street
n front Of his home. The shoot
took root and today is N Of the
most magnificent trees in Iowa. It
is 10 feet high and nearly twelve
feet in circumference, to which
facts the American Forestry Asso-
citation points as a great lesson in
what can be done in tree planting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12

ton social committee are not tho
least bit superstitious. II they
were they would not have arranged
for the annual outing Of the ASSOC
citation to be held tomorrow, Friday
August 18th. when spooks are sup
posed 70 be rampant. The farmers
and any friends who wish to spend
the day fishing are urged to get IN
communication with Secretary John
Vohman, OF this place who win ar
range for free transportation in
tomobiles that viii leave the James
burg postomce at 3 o'clock Friday
morning Of this week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12
%TOTTENVILLE K. OF C.
TO INITIATE MANY
BY Stan CORRESPONDENT.

TOTTENVILLE. Aug. 1.-THE
Tottenville Council K. of c., met
Tuesday night and made arrange
ments to have a large class init
lated in the first. second and third
degrees at st. Peters hall. New
Brighton, on Sunday afternoon and
night.
Six councils on the island will be
present and present classes for init
iation. In all there will be ninety
candidates, six of this number will
be from the Tottenville Council.
The first and second degrees will be
given in the afternoon and the third
degree at night. During the time
between the second and third
degrees dinner will be served. Dis
trict Deputy John j. Hayes, of the
Richmond district, will have charge
of the work. A large crowd is ex-
pected to be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12
Campaign ON MuzzIed Dogs.

TOTTENVILLE Aug. 12-As the
results of two persons being bitten
by dogs on Staten Island OF Tues
day, 1t is said that the police au-
thorities will redouble their efforts
in their campaign against unmuz-
lied dogs. The victims Of the dogs
bite are Edwin Shanks, twelve
years old, of 104 Madison street,
Dongan Hills. and Margaret Sulli-
van, eight years old, of 1913 Fair
view avenue, New Brighton. The
boy had the end of his index finger
of the left hand bitten off. and the
girl was bitten on the left thigh.
Both children received attention
from hospital surgeons.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12
TottenDille

There will be a dance tonight and
also a card party and dance on
Saturday night at the Life Savers
station in Raritan Bay Park.
A card party will be held at Mrs.
william SCOTS on Friday night for
the fancy booth at the Aquehonga
fair.
A band concert by the Standard
Shipyard band of Mariners Harbor
of which Robert Falconer is the d.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12

rector will be held tonight on the
grounds Of the Tottenville school.
This according to schedule is the
last band concert to be given here
his season. At the last concert of
the band here, two weeks ago more
than 500 people were present and
ii Is thought that this number will
be exceeded again tonight IL the
weather Is clear.
Mr. and Mrs. w. Frank Burns. of
Page avenue, spent the weekend in
Asbury Park.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12

Vegetable Compound. Years after
wards ! took it during the Change of
Life end got along so well / scarcely
ever had to lie down during the day
and seldom had dizzy fainting spells.
| am now well and strong, can do all
my housework with perfect ease and
it is q comfort % me 10 be able TO
say to other suffering ~omsn Take
lydia u. Pinktam's medicine and be
strong | viii he glad 70 have you
use my name I: II ~til e the means
Of helping any ons."-Airs. r. A.
FARBURS, COG Orchard Knob Avenue,
Chattanooga, Tenn.
For forty years this famous root
and herb medicine has beer prc-em-
inentIv successful in controlling the
diseases Of women. Merit alone
could have stood this test Of time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12
wins Pri1e on Form. Noe F.a.

GENEVA-M. Carrot. French
Millionaire, left a large fund from
which the interest was to be given
yearly to the most perfect woman.
physically, on the lines Of Venus
Of Milo. Carrot died in 1913 and
the fund was held up during the
war. Mile. Legarde. twenty-four
years old, has just won the first
award. She has rather an ugly
face but a beautiful figure
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12

moved to the hospital suffering with
appendicitis. and although oper-
ated upon It was feared from the
time OF his arrival at the institution
that he could not cover Funeral
arrangements are pending.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12
Objects To Other Men-wants
Divorce

Los ANGELEs.-That men visit
ors were allowed in his home and,
in the presence of the minor children,
his wife kissed, caressed and loved
her admirers" are some of the
charges in the divorce petition filed
by A. F. F~rankenstein. director Of
the Orpheum orchestra.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12

TOTTENVILLE. Aug. 12-Charg-
ed by Oficer Adam Z. Esselborn, OF
driving an automobile truck on a
restricted road. Billie Lightfoot, coll
ored. of s West 99th street. Man
haitian, was fined $40 yesterday by
Magistrate Mullen in the second dis
trict court.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12
John Price, Jr,

BY STAFF Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, Aug. 12-John
Price, Jr., twenty-six years old, the
only son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Price, of Fisher avenue. this place,
died last night at the Richmond
Memorial hospital. following a
weeks illness. Mr.. Price was re-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12
Manr ADVANTAGES

What about this bathing suit %
1T is we'll made, pretty stylish"
Anything else ?"
You a also battle in It II you
wish to."-Louisville Courier-Jour-
-oI
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12

The Kanawah X. X. 101 have re-
turned from a two weeks camping
trip at Budd Lake, and will hold a
meeting tonight at s o'clock in the
Y. NJ. G. A. 1t is important that all
members be present.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12
4 WONDERFUL
help
At Two Stages Of Life Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Made Mrs. Fairburn Strong
And Well.
Chattanooga, Tenn.-'T used
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com

pound before my
baby came when I
could no longer
keep u p. It
strengthened my
back and relieved
me of the dropsi-
cal effect which so
often d eve ops
at such times. It
h helped wonder
fully. That was
my first expert
ence With I b e
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12

Farmers Not Superstitious.
JAMEsBURG. Aug. 1.-THE
South Middlesex Farmers Associa-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-12

Tree in Hall OF Fame.
WASHINGTON-The only tree
known to have been planted in
memory of Abraham Lincoln right
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15
THE FAIR BUYS
PROPERTY TO EX.
TENDON MONROEST.

The Fair has closed the purchase
from the American Express Company
Of the American Express Building at
90 TO 90 West Monroe ST., north
front, 9Ox19O, for s1,4O0,O0O and will
replace the present structure with a
sixteen.story mercantile building to
cost s2,500,000 after plans by Archi.
tects Mundie & Jensen. Upon com.
pletion the Fair will occupy this as
a part of its great mercantile EN-
porium, which now comprises the
sixteen.story building occupying the
south half of the block between State
and Dearborn, fronting south in Ad-
ans and north in Monroe. This gives
the Fair title either by ownership and
fee simple or by lease to four.fifths of
the block in which It is located. The
Board of Review valued the property
at s1,045,236, of which sl35,000 Is in
the building. At the rate paid the
front foot value of the property Is
$1,000: the square foot value, SS1S.1.
T.. j, Lehman, president of the Fair,
states that II Is the intention to be.
gin construction of the building No.
vember l If possible in order to com.
plete Il in the shortest possible time,
The sale of the land was negotiated
by II. George Miller.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15
New President General D. A. r.

Mrs. George Maynard Moner Of
Waterford, Conn, Is the new presi-
dent general Of the Daughters of the
American Revolution. She was elected
ut the recent twenty-nlnth continental
congress of the society at Washington.
At that congress the "Fighting Daugh-
tiers" lived up to their name, by in
dorsing universal military training.
The ID. a. r., as the society Is usu-
ally called, was organized In 1890 and
was incorporated by act of congress
In 1896, reporting annually to that
body. Ii has about 700 local chap
tiers and chapters In England, Canada.
the Philippines and South Africa. The
membership exceeds 10000. II has
built Continental Memorial hall in
Washington, its national headquarters.
The u. \, Il. has for its purposes
the perpetuatiOn of the memory of
those who achieved American indie
pendenCe, the collection of relics of
early American days and the erection
of monuments on historic sites. Men
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15
hHepUDLIC EYE
Depew's Middle Class Union

Chauncey NJ. Depew has been in
the public eye for half century. lie
has been railroad magnate, political
leader and United States senator
among other things, and he is now
one of the worlds famous after-dinner
speakers. But his latest claim to
fame is his proposal of the formation
of Middle Class Union" He will
not accede to the requests made In
scores of letters that he organize the
union, but his reason for declining is
not doubt as to the practicability or
effectiveness of such an organization.
He is satisfied that 1t is feasible.
ut is a mighty big job" he said the
other day in his office as chairman Of
the New York Central, land I'm not
going to undertake It on my eighty
sixth birthday, because think it might
impose hurdles on my efforts and am
billions to reach hundred which l
couldn't jump-and l am not riding for
a fallw
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15

William II. Wesley is making a
good record as city collector The
thousands of people who do business
with his Office all praise the up-to-date
methods introduced by him and which
add TO the popularity of Mayor
Thompson's administration.
The North Side Turner Hall Res
taurant, located at 800 North Clark
street, is frst.class in every respect
The finest meals are being served
there day and night by the best cook
in Cook county, Mrs. Appel, and 1t is
patronized by the best people in Chi
cago.
Charles Krutckst always made Q
good public record.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15
Our 100000 School Teachers

Representative Scott Ferris of
Oklahoma, read into the Congressional
Record many interesting facts concern
ing our schools, pupils and teachers.
He said that Americas scholastic pop
ulation is 2O.S53.516; Americas school
teachers number GOO,OOO. The total
amount invested In school property is
81, 9S3, 50S,S1S. The total amount ex-
pended annually for SCHOOL main.
tenance is S738,G7SOS9. The average
amount expended per child per annum
for schooling Is S3662. The National
Education association asserts that
there are $4,000 schools closing on ac.
count Of inability to secure teachers;
they further assert that there are 85,-
600 inefficient teachers In the United
States.
recent report issued by the Ma
tional Education association dlscloses
that of the 100000 school teachers
engaged In teaching Americas youth,
100000 Of them have had no educa-
tion beyond the eighth grade; 100000
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15

James Agar OF the we'll known John
Agar Packing Company would make
splendid state treasurer OF Illinois
He Is a business man Of high char.
acter and q political leader of force
and ability.
~l6A
The leading members OF every &C.
ciety and club In Chicago read The
Eagle,
John Powers mas Always served the
people we'll as alderman from the
Nineteentt ward.
~C
Adam Ortseifen, one OF the best OF
Chicagos City Treasurers, would
make a good State Treasurer.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15
New Senate Minority Leader

Senator w. Underwood of Ala
bama, Is the new senate minority
leader. lie was unoppOsed In the
conference of senate Democrats, Sen
ator Hitchcock of Nebraska acting
leader since the death of the late
Senator Martin of Virginia having
withdrawn from the fight.
Mr., Hitchcock, however, is rank
ing Democrat on the foreign relations
committee, and will continue to lead
the democrats in all matters concern.
ing foreign affairs, including the pend
ing peace resolution and further de-
yelopment with the treaty of Ver-
sailles.
The withdrawal of the Nebraska
senator broke the deadlock which de-
velOped at the party conference Janu-
AIRY 10.
~ now desire to terminate this
deadlock" wrote Senator Hitchcock,
"and thereby withdraw my name
from the contest This will conduce
d with my individual plans which will
Il, nlya
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15

Judge u. I. Auklnisv a tas -
Dssios Court IL maA1ng Q Ans record.
8. P. Messenger has done much for
Chicago in furnishing the people with
. nne lot Of first-class restaurants.
John r. Murray. the wen known ana
popular lawyer. woul6 make . good
iuASs.
Dixon G. williams. one Of tho finest
orators In the Democratic party 70
growing in popularity. He would
make an ideal member Of congress II
h woald consent 10 run for the once.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15
Caillaux Punished by France

Joseph Caillnux, former premier
Of France, has been In the worlds eye
for long time. Is this the end of
himf Anyway, In the Neullly hospital,
Calllaux listened to the reading Of the
sentence of the seLate which, sitting
as n high court Of justice, had con-
victed him of Commerce and core.
spondence with the enemy"
Three years Imprisonment. five
years forced residence In town to
be selected by the minister of the
interior, and ten years loss of polit-
ical rights, the latter clause carry
Ing with It inability to vote or hold
Office, was the sentence imposed.
The document was read by court
officer sent to the hospital for the
purpose, after II had been promul-
gated before the senate by Leon Bour-
geols, the presiding officer.
The prisoner made no comment
after the official made known the
contents of the document, but his
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15

Chicago needs new postoffice
building and needs 1t badly right
away.
The new building should be located
in the center Of the great West Side
where car lines are direct routes to
north and south, east and west dis.
tricts of the city.
~
Going into Mysteries about boosting
Chicago at the expense of Chicago
people in newspapers in other cities
is raw stuff. A million dollars year
for this kind of boosting would help
whom?
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15

Otto Rice. the popular secretary and
manager Of the Quick Service LAun-
dry Company. would make q splendid
West Park commissioner. He IL pub
10 spirited and popular. and has the
good wishes Of his fellow citisens.
Robert M. Sweitzer is ono of the
few officials in public life without q
blemish on his Official record.
County Recorder Joseph r. Haas
10 making q nne public record. The
people are satisfied with his ofYicial
acts.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15

Dominick Marubio is leader in
the teaming and transfer business Of
Chicago. He has built up his big
business by strict attention to the
needs and wishes Of his many pat.
rons.
Edward A. Cudahy stands foremost
among the men who have helped make
Chicago the great city she 10 today.
Judge Frank Johnston Jr. IL NAH
ing a good record on. the CircufS
bench.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15

Charles Il. Ummach. president Of
the we'll known r. Williamson Com
pany, 10 one Of Chicago's progressive
citizens who II always working hard
for the upbuildins Of the city. and
the Advancement Of its interests. He
stands high with everybody who
knows him.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15

Emmett Whealan Is making q splen.
did record as member Of the County
Board of Commissioners. He IL Q
veteran Chicago printer who stands
high with everybody In the trade and
as a public official is winning friends
everywhere.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15
Announcement.

The Oscar Deis Piano School. Ac-
credited, Elementary to Teachers Ger
tiflcate and Graduate courses. For
bulletin OF information, apply Oscar
Deis Piano School. 21S South Wabash
avenue, Chicago, III.
"As an Educational subject, Music
is essential, and every boy and girl
should have the opportunity to en-
noble and refresh his mental and
spiritual self, sensitizing a keen APP
probation of the beautiful through
the beautiful."-Ady.
Charles Krutckoff Is one OF the
most popular members OF the Board
OF Assessors. He always looks after
the people . interests.
Dixon c. Williams. the well known
manufacturer, deserves we'll at the
hands Of the Democratic party. re y
a norm leader.
C. A. Beckett, the we'll known and
highly respected president OF the
Beckett Coal and Coke Company. al
though still a young man, has led a
very active life and has been po-
tent figure in the business world for
many years. Whether as president
OF the Chicago Bearing Metal Com.
pany, the Beckett Coal and Coke
Company, or as a director OF the Fort
Dearborn National Bank, he has won
the high regard OF the business public
~eSA
The way TO boost Chicago Is 10
spend your money in Chicago with
men who spend their money for Chi.
cagO.
%HzSCaA
Clarence S. Piggott stands high at
the Bar and In respected by tha PEG
pie. He will be a judge some day and
In the near future at that.
ASsxA
Colonel August W. Miller 10 often
mentioned for state treasurer.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15


framing beyond the
children
proceeded beyond the eighth
States u
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15
face showed deep sadness.


NJ
added
period hospital according his partnns constitutes the
OF the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15

lie unorganzed
What u middle
whether a o transportation.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15
EAGLETS.

Northsiders are proud Of the Cam.
ell Palace Garden. Its beauty is well
worth seeing and its talented enter
tainers get rounds OF we'll deserved
applause.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15

p. G. Jacobson, of the well known
Reliance Die and Stamping Company,
Is one of Chicago's most successful
business men and public.sp irited citi.
Gems.
Oscar F. Mayer. as business man
and y citizen, does credit to Chicago.
He stands for progress and is one of
the men who have helped make the
city great.
District Attorney Clyne 10 making
. good record.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15

The Chicago Eagle, a newspaper
for All classes Of readers, Is devoted
to National, State and Local Pol
tiles; to the publication Of Mu-
nieipaI, state, County and San.
itary District news; to comment
on people in public life; to clean
baseball and sports, and to tho
publication Of General Information
OF Public Interest, Flnancial, Com.
mercial and Political
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15

Alderman Walter p. Steffen OF the
Twenty.third ward, Is making . good
record In the City Council. He ia one
OF the coming ne. 81 Chicago and the
people are pleased with him
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-05-15

Colonel August ". Miller is often
for state treasurer.