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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-01

Australia and India pointing out that.
In their opinion 1000, 900 francs in gold
was an excessive amount. Albert
Of France. head Of the
labor bureau, explained
expenditures by that or
ganisation, and Sir Eric Drummond,
general secretary Of the league. par
ticipsted in the argument, explaining
the need of the amount named.
As a result Of the protests Of dele
gates, another meeting Of the economic
commission was held this morning for
the purpose of once more going over the
estimates preparatory to submitting the
budget at this afternoons session.
Washington, Dec. 1.--(By A. P.)-
Secretary Baker refused today to dis.
cuss Geneva dispatches stating that
Major General Leonard Wood had been
mentioned as a possible selection BY. the
League of Nations Armenian committee
to lead the proposed campa Ign OF the
Armenians against Mustapha kemal
Pasha, the Turkish, Nationalist leader.
10 would be plainly improper. for
me to make any comment until ] have
received Official confirmation Of the press
dispatches" the secretary said.
1enry MOrRentHhu, IOrHeT HHDhS-
sador TO Turkey, IL regarded as Presi.
dent Wilson's probable selection as the
Representative" through whom he
would conduct negotiations to end Ar
meDian hostilitics.
Oficials In close touch with the White
House cite Mr.. Morgenth8u's familiar
ity with Near Eastern problems through
past experience, which, 1t Is held,
would very likely make him acceptable
az mediator to the hostile factions.
Mr.. MOrgenthau has been nominated
as United States ambassador to Mexico.
Chicago, Dec. 1.-(By A. FL
Major General Leonard Wood, com
mander Of the Sixth Army Corps, de-
clined today to comment on press dis
patches reporting that he Is being con :
sidered by the League Of Nations for
high commissioner In Armenia.
II have nothing to say at this time.
I have no information on the subject
beyond the press dispatches I have
seem" the general said.
Paris, Dec. 1.-(By A. P.)-Presi!
dent Wilson'S acceptance Of the role OF
Armenian mediator Is considered by the
French foreign Office as happy de-
Yelopment, and foreign Office officials
declared today they were much gratificd
II IL hoped President Wilson's inter
yention will have a good effect toward
pacifcation of that region.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-01
BUILDING AT LOW EBB
Report Shows That Industry Is at
Standstl,t

Building activity of all kinds during
November maintained the low level Of
the last quarter here, according to fig
ures complied by W. W. Gamble, stat.
istician Of the bureau Of building in :
spection.
Seven hundred and ninety two per-
mits were ISSUED, covering S47 opera =
tions, at a total estimated cost of So. =
303 .445. during November. This com
pares with 1913 permits, 1882 opera :
tions, at a total estimated cost Of So.
500 1855. during October, the preceding
month.
Compared with November. 1919, this
years record falls far short, 937 oper
ations having been undertaken that
month at a total estimated cost OF
SO. .48S $40.
To date this year only 1895 homes
have ben erected or are now under way.
and with only the present month left il
il evident that the city will end the
year with approximately only one quar-
ter it's normal housing requirements
fulfilled.
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Spain and Brazil
Offer Wilson Aid
Continued from Page Ono

Continued from Page One
United States Government could see
its way TO send a representative to sit
in a consultative capacity with the COM
mission. A note embodying the invi-
tation was dispatched to Washington.
The invitation was suggested by
General Give, British member of the
commission. The commissioners, 1t Is
said, feel the United States will accept.
inasmuch as it sent delegates to the
international court of justice and the
financial conference at Brussels.
The United States representative
would sit in consultative capacity dur
ing the study Of the question Of a re-
duction In armaments.
''It would, Of course. be perfectly un- :
derstood," the invitation says, that
the presence Of representative of the
United States would in no way com
init the American Government TO what
ever opinions may be finally put for
ward in the report of the commission. "
Major Churchill. OF the United States
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-01

HEISEMASN ELEC. co.
500 W. Girard Avenue
Tel. Market t92I
MODERN ELEC. SHOP
4Tl7 y. Broad street
Tel. Wyoming 7j9
PHILA ELECTRIC co.
10th q Chestnut SITS.
and District Ofiioes
DEFT DEVICES co.
1910 Market Street
Tel. Spruce 5T0f
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-01

Accused WIfe Murderer a suIsI..
Raleigh, N. c., Dec. 1.--Charle, ,
Davis, one Of the two Wake cou,.
farmers arrested last Monday FOR iTi Iili
ing their wives at about the same ,Ir. L
hanged himself in a cell at the jail s h,s
last night. '
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-01

WRIGHT a. WRIGHT,
INC,
22l5 n. Broad street
Tel. Diamond 795
ALBERT GESTEL. INC.
1903 Columbia Avenue
Tel. Diamond 1850
4tl5 Germantown Avenue
Tel. Wyoming 6s6
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

When President Wilson. q short
time ago, declared that militarism had
got the upper hand in France the
French government became very in
.dignant and even went SO far as to
address a note to the American gov
insisting hat the Presidents
statement was unjustihed. 1t is
significant that the White House did
not feel called upon to answer tho
French note, intimatlng that the
President knew what he was talking
about.
Today We nave a striking illustra-
tion of French militarism in action.
1t Is admitted everywhere now that
the military party in France Is in the
saddle and that General Foch Is the
real power upon whom rests the final
decision especially in regard to action
toward Germany.
The French army occupied more
cities In Germany because Ger
many has technically violated the
provisions of the treaty Of Versailles
by sending troops into the neutral
Zone on the east bank of tho Rhine
The fact that these German troops
have entered the Ruhr district to put
down O. communist uprising and re-
store order. apparently is not con-
sidered by the French.
This advance of French troops may
have f~ar-reaching consequences
Whatever the outcome the United
States cannot escape It's responsible
lily. In the first place, had the United
States senate ratified the treaty and
given the French people some
guarantee of safety the military clique
that now dominates the French gov
ernment would never have gained the
upperhand. Secondly. with the allies
standing firmly together for the en-
forcement of the treaty Germany
lprobably would not have acted as she
has. AS long as tho greatest and most
powerful of the allies refuses to accept
peace so long may we expect trouble
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07
RippHng Rhymes
By WALT MASON.
HOLLANDS STAND

Dame Holland say Il rather
like her, admire her nerve and
dauntless WILD: II won't give I'D
that famous piker whose maiden
name was Kaiser Bill It's no
use rearing round and paving.
your bluffs and pleas will cut no
Ice; we need the cordwood he Is
saving. since coal is scarce and
high in price. He piles up ricks
Of beech and maple: he drags
huge sawlogs from afar; he
whacks up elm. which IL q staple.
wherever hearths and ranges are.
In vain your talk. o special plead
ers. in vain your protests and
your roars. you'd like to have Bill
hew your cedars and split your
lordly sycamores." Old Bill has
laid aside his sabre to saw up
logs. that pots may boil: and in
these days Of high priced labor
he asks nc money for his toll. In
honest sweat his effort sleeps him,
said sweat is streaming from his
brow; no wonder. then. that Hol-
land keeps him. and say she'd
rather lose 4 cow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07
THE FARMERS MARKET.

: Many of the points brought out by
the United Business Mems Associa-
ton against the farmers market arc
we'll taken. The business mems as
ISOLATION has asked the Board OF
Aldermen to abolish the market al
together because of the many OBJ
j~ectionable features found there and
the gross violation OF the ordinance
under which the market is operated.
AS the United Business Mems
Association points out, this Is suppos-
ed to be a farmers market In every
sense of the word. The original idea
was to encourage the farmers to come
here with their fresh vegetables direct
from the farm and give the people the
advantage as well as making 1t pos
sible for local merchants who deal In
farm produce TO go TO the market
early and stock up for their trade In
stead of dealing second and through
New York commission merchants. 1t
really does seem ridiculous for the
farmers of Monmouth county. say. to
ship all their produce to New York
selling to commission merchants. then
Perth Amboy business mon travel TO
New York. buy the produce and have
It shipped all the way back to Perth
Amboy.
In the first place. the produce when
handled in this way cannot be fresh.
Being shipped into the hot city and
then ou again much time is lost and
the goods suffer. But think OF the
added expense that is also involved
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07
Luke NIcTmke Saws.

'NhA hth<tAA boAos
a woman a say: 'Drat IT. and
make it sound like 'D-n IT." But a
mar can't.
Before they are married he will
gladly pay $3.50 to take her to a
show. But after they are married he
wouldn't pay co cents to see her do a
salome In the Altogether.
Why is 1t that a man will pass up
the advice of a lifelong friend and
listen to a perfect stranger?
A lot of men get through life by
living up to the knowledge hat ten
nickels make more noise in your
pocket than ten tw~enty-dollar bills?
Don't worry. She'll call you down
oftener after she gets you than she
calls you up before she gets you.
There are a lot of girls who can't
be flattered. But they are all under
three a of age.
And what a become Of the o. Z.
man who was satisfied with a mess
of pot liquor for his dinner?
We know a lot of married men who
are certain to go to Heaven when they
die because going to the Bad Place
would be no change at all.
Stick round for a while and the
Hostess will inform you that while
her piano doesn't look so classy, it
has a Very Sweet Tone.
Some men seem to spend the first
half OF their lives trying to get into
trouble and the other half trying to
get out.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07
DEMOCRATIC SITUATION

EDITOR EVENING NEWS:
With your permission these few
lines in your paper won't hurt.
Who is responsible for MI. Browns
election Over Mr.. QUINN The Demo-
cratic heads. are they not?
Who dictated that he should be
the standard bearer of the party?
The Democratic heads.
Who dictated that Mr.. Forance
should be the standard bearer of his
party7 The Democratic heads.
Who dictated to the whole vote of
Middlesex county for the last fifteen
years2 The Democratic heads.
Why be SO irritated over the state
committee coming into Middlesex
county? Can't the heads OF the party
stand to be dictated to?
Let the responsibility rest where 1t
belongs for bringing these things
about and elect MFR. Thomas Brown
delegate. II he was good enough tor
The party then he Is good enough
GEORGE W. JOLLY.
AKA nfvf<fUu st City
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

First Is the farmers profit, then the
cost of shipping the goods to New
York, then the commission merchants
profit. then the cost of shipment back
to Perth Amboy, then the local mer-
chants proft-all must be paid by the
customer.
1t stands to reason that. IL run
properly, the farmers market o
permit the farmer to come direct to
Perth Amboy to dispose of his goods
direct to the local merchant or to
the customer thereby eliminating
much of the cost hat piles UP by the
other method.
But tho farmers market must be
run properly. That 1t has come to be
greatly abused there is no doubt.
.Hucksters have no place there.
Neither should the selling of manufac-
tured articles be permitted on the
streets anywhere in tho neighborhood.
should be taken that those who
sell at the market are genuine
farmers. The city should investigate
all those to whom licenses arc issued
to make sure of this.
1t stands to reason that under these
circumstance the market would be
closed during the winter months. We
doubt II O legitimate farmer has been
at tho market since last fall. luck
sters come in as the farmers drop out
with the close OF the season and many
of the abuses Of which the United
Business Mems Association complain
creep in.
The request Of the business men
h n the market be closed would be
timely I'm the fall, but to close 1t now
lust when the summer season is upon
MS and the real farmer is planning to
resume his visits would. we believe
ne = mistake. The things that the
business men complain OF, however,
ought to be looked into and correct
ID. Then, in the fall when the far
ners are done. let the market be
.loscd until the next season. 1t is the
,nly way to keep it a real farmers
market as was originally intended.
The United Business Mems Assoeia-
ion has performed a good service in
bringing this matter before the alder
nen at this time when the season Is
to open. 1t ought to have a
rood effect.
Perth Amboy's farmers market has
written up and praised all over
he country as one of the most sue
,essful ever established. Other cities
sent delegations here to examine
I and get points for establishing
markets In their home cities.
Perth Amboy enjoys quite a reputa-
in connection with this market
IL the objectional features that
cropt in are removed It would
till be made "a great benefit to the
fly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07
THE RIGHT MAN.

AS the recognized head of the Perth
Amboy police department and as fore
man of the grand Jury Mayor Dorsey
is certainly in a position to make his
power felt in this community for the
next few months. Here's hoping he
handles the situation without gloves
and makes @ complete cleanup. The
mayor has shown that he is of the
right type to handle these things and
there is very reason for qualification
that such q man as Mayor Dorsey has
been placed in positions of such re-
sponsibility and trust.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

THE CoNlrORT sTATION.

Fifty thousand dollars IS a lot or
money for Perth Amboy to spend
FOR a public comfort station for this
city. As desirable as it would be to
have this convenience 1t is n grave
question whether the aldermen would
be justified In spending so much OF
the money in this way when
the burden of taxation IS already
almost more tina the people can
bear. 1t would seem as If some plan
could be adopted less elaborate than
the one proposed hat would serve the
purpose just as well and would be
more within the means OF the city at
this time.
Then, again the question Of loca-
tion is to be considered. At first
thought it might appear that the more
centrally located n public comfort
station is the more Of a convenience 1t
would be for the public generally. a
little consideration. however. brings
out certain features that cannot be
ignored. Traffic is already congested
enough at the five corners and a
public comfort station located there
Is going to add to the number of peo-
pie drawn there. Besides. it is not
customary to have public comfort
stations so prominently located.
Imagine Newark with a comfort
station at Broad and Market streets.
or New York with sue a place at
Fifth avenue and Forty-second
street. These places ought to be with
in easy reach, but not directly on the
principle corner In the city.
Action taken by the Peter Nelson
Estate must also bo seriously con-
eidered. 1t can hardly be said that
q public comfort station right at the
door Of ones place of business IS any
great advantage to that business. Any
thing Of this character erected for
public use is frequented by all kinds
and classes Of people. 1t need not be
the most conspicuous place in the city
10 be of the greatest service.
1a large cities the public comfort
stations are usually located on the
edge of parks and public squares.
Perth Amboy is sadly lacking in these
attractions. The nearest this city can
come to anything of this nature that
ia anywhere near the business sec
ton of the city is the small tract at
Brunswick avenu and Fayette
street. There the public scales are
located and the location has become
a center for city activities. Why not
a public comfort station on that tract?
It is not so far 1--WE from the heart
of the business district yet far enough
TO be away from the congestion and
not so conspicuous.
II the city were to spend $4,000 on a
project OF this kind. all things con-
sidered it would be better to spend
some of the money buying up ad-
ditional property at New Brunswick
avenue and Fayette street to increase
the city's holdings there n erect a
comfort station on the site
which could also include a small park
or place for rest or recreation.
Taking the Fayette street site as
1t is, a public comfort station there
would have many advantages over
one located at the crowded corners
of Smith street and New brunswick
3yenue and could be erected at much
less cost. Let the aldermen consider
his matter well before taking any
further steps In the present plans.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

A married man It a winter resort
was seen to take his wife for q walk
every afternoon. He always climbed
the path leading e tho top of a steep
hill back of the hotel.
Isn't that a rather strenuous
walk you take with your wife Every
day." asked one of the guests.
1T Is a little strenuous" replied
married man. But 1t makes a
delightful walk. The path is so steep
that my wife can't say "a word all the
way up"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07
Why tho Burglar ESCAPED.

Mr.. Binks heard a noise down
stairs and a few minutes later heard
some one moving IN the hall outside
the bedroom. He took his revolver
from beneath his pillow and aimed
it at the open door. His wife sat
up in bed and grabbed him by the
arm.
For Heavens sake don't shoot!'
she whispered.
why not?" demanded Mr.. Binks.
you'll wake the baby if you do,
replied Mrs. Binks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07
File Building Contract

A building contract for the erection
and completion OF bank building at
South River at the cost of s14,400
has been filed at the county cIerk's
office. The contract Is between Noe
Wadlow Company OF Philadelphia
and Marcus RIGHT.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

There seems 10 be no fault to be
found with the calibre of the men that
Mayor Dorsey has appointed to the
police forA: With these additional
men on duty the city ought to be
better served than ever.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

Il love q Corn Fed girl" said Bold.
she puzzles me, L" state;
For, though she's worth her weight
in gold,
She hates to take on weight"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

We buried him today. poor Mat,'
He's cold and minus breath;
His wife lost her can opener: that
Is why he starved to death.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

Mrs Naybor says that she cant
get her husband to so TO Churcn.
remarked Mrs. Gabb.
NO WONDER" gTowled Mr.. Gabb.
He was married in one. wasn't he?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07
Tnn,

4 man who thought oranges were
great,
Went out and he ordered a Great,
But he gave a deep sigh,
And said: Nigh, oh might"
When they showed him the bill for
the freat-Johnstown, Penn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07
Bits of By-Play
BY LUKE McLUKE
Copyright, 1926. the Cincinnati In
quirer)


The reasons change, but fates cen
spire
To make a fellow yawn;
You do not have to light the IRE,
But you must NOV the avn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

He beats his wife most every day,
Does cruel Oswald Bdrds;
But it's her fault, fof he can play
"A better game OF cards.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

A. Rose Bunch lives In San Fran
cisco, California.
Notice!
IL you don't like prohibition when
you are in Springfield, Ohio, you a
go to Helen Kuss.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

Blackwell & Byrnes are attorneys
in P%ittsburg, Penn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07
Attn Bow

We have PANIED the Senate several
times but We'll yiold TO Senator John
Sharp Williams when ne says: Il
would rather be a dog and bay at the
noon than spend one minute in the
Senate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

Would gardeners successful be,
They should know all the tricks;
IL Subbubs plants some chickweed,
he
May raise home little chicks.
-Newark Advocate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

"Ill grow something this year, I
Vow?"
Wise Mr.. Subbubs chants;
II think I'll plant some oysters now,
And raSse some oyster plants"
Luke McLuke.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07
Goslii

II you r broke and need a
bunch of fives. just multiply 12,345.-
679 by As.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

OF course there Is nothing much
doing these prohibition nights. But
what we started to tell you was that
VIII Gotobed lives In Red Oak, Iowa.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

It's easy enough to be pleasant,
And radiate smiles and good cheer,
But the man worth while,
Is the man who can smile
When he samples a glass of near
beer Luke McLuke.
It's easy enough to be pleasant,
And radidate good cheer with hope.
But the man worth while
Is the one who can smile
When praising his neighbours home
dope.
Hastings (Neb.) Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

Our Daily Special.
Every Girl is Taken at Her Face
Value.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07
Names La NnInes.

Names Il Names
Willie Work drives a taxi In Van
Vert. Ohio.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

substitution Price by mai. including pos,
arc and war tar. j month. % cents =
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-07

J. LOGAN CLEyENGER. Eiitor.
p. OLMSTEAD. Business Manager