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The Washington herald., 1920-09-05
NAVY YARD WORKERS
GIVEN FIVE PER CENT
INCREASE IN WAGES
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE.

The actual amount OF the award is
more than ) per cent. according to
Navy Department officials, due to the
war bonus granted by Congress. The
law creating the bonus compels the
deduction Of the amount of the bo-
nus from any wage increases. and
therefore the board determined that
the > per cent represents only the
difference between the increase Of
the cost Of living and the bonus al
lotted the men by Congregational ac-
ton. The workers have been get
ting the bonus. however. for two
years, and il may be revoked at will
by Congress
The Secretary disapproved the por-
tion OF the report which suggested
a Is per cent increase be granted to
those higher paid employees who had
not received the Congressional bonus
"on the ground that nc was clearly
bound by the policy adopted by Con-
gress in awarding the bonus and
that Congress had held that men re-
CeivinE salaries beyond certain lin
its were not entitled to a bonus to
meet the high cost Of living. he was
without Justification in changing
this policy in making the present
award"
Tho report submitted to the Sec
retary hv Capt. J. X Robson. Louis
MCH. Howe and 4. ]. Berres was
concurrcd in by all the members.
Find Clerks Underpaid.
aside from many obvious minor
injusIices. tn" correction OF which
is recommended by this board. the
most HaRrant instance where an pr-
cupation has been underpaid is that
OF the clerks. These workers have
not heretofore had their pay ad-
justed similarly to mechanics and as
result they are now receiving
what is relatively too low a wage
for the duties, responsibilities and
skill required of them. Particular
attention is invited to the case Of
supervisory and chief clerks The
board has found the chief clerks
should be classified generally as Of
the same status as quartcrmen; su-
perVisory clerks should be classified
as of the status OF leadingmen and
further that no clerk under any
class should receive less than the
maximum pay of the laborer The
board also finds that no clerk who
is bOOkkeeper or stcnographer
should receive less than the general
helpers maximum pay"
The Washington herald., 1920-09-05
HEART0F KING :
WITH M'SWINEY
Orders Royal Chaplain to
Pray for Dying Lord
Mayor.
HE LACKS AUTHORITY
Permits Irish Servant Girls
To Attend Prayers for
Martyr.
HE LACKS AUTHORITY
CWashInEton HeraId-Cross Atlantic
servfee-specisI Cable Pispsteh)

tNashtnEtou Herna-Sross httsube
serviee-specisI Cable Pispsteh)
London, Sept 4-The British
royal family and household are
evincing the keenest interest in
the hunger strike OF Lord Mayor
Macswiney OF Cork. Twenty-Five
Irish maids are in the service OF
the royal household, and yesterday
the twelve who are with the King.
who is taking his vacation at Bal
moral Castle. asked leave to attend
the prayer services for Macswiney
at the Catholic cathedral in Lon
don
Pays Girls Fares.
When the house steward refused.
they applied 20 the King, who not
only granted their request, but paid
their fares TO London. Nine OF
the Irish servants Of Queen Alex
sndrs at SandrinEham asked the
Queen that prayers be said for Mac
3winey a. the Wednesday evening
services at the SandrinEhsm
Church.
The queen consented but the rec
tor refused, saying that such Sc-
ton would be equivalent to pray
ing for the release OF the Irish
prisoner. which he would not do
without an order from the King.
Queen Alexandra Immediately
telegraphed the King who instruct
ed the rector TO offer the prayer.
HRr No Power.
However. the King has made no
attempt TO interfere in the official
handling OF MacSwiney's case An
official statement from the home Of
fee denies that he has sought 20
pardon MscSwiney or has reached
any breach with the cabinet over
the matter. IL is pointed out that
the matter is entirely out OF his
Jurisdiction and that he is without
power to move should he so desire
iCOpyrght, 1890. Cross Atlantic Newspaper
Service. Inc.l
The Washington herald., 1920-09-05
Stars and Stripes
Unfurled to Show
Old Battle Shrine
Especial to Washington Herald,

Especial to Washington Herald.l
Alexandria, Va. Sept. 4-Over
the old Marshall nous. where. me
first men were killed in the Civil
war. a lRrG" American ma was
unturled today to designate to Wis
ltors just where the historic man
sion stands.
That callers on sightseeing
busses passing through Alexandria
have pointed out the opera house
rather than the true historical
shrine. is the claim of number of
Alexandria people.
In the Marshall house Jackson
and Ellsworth were killed on May
"a, 1861.
Alexandria people are indignant
over the Carelessness shown by
professional guides who. the% claim.
have no ideas OF real historic value.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-05
LEAGUE CHANGE
BELIEVED DUE
of Enemy Nations
Under Consideration by
Members.
Washington HeraId-Pubiic Ledger
seryice-speciaI Cable Dispntch.)

London, Sept 4.-The League of
Nations is today passing through
an important period of new orient
alton. The latest developments are
these:
Plans are being made by the
league secretariat here to move its
headquarters from London to Ge-
neva in October.
Information has reached the
league that Austria may be expect
ed to apply for admission next
month. II Austria is admitted. Ger
many may be expected to follow
suit within a short time. This will
give former enemy powers an equal
footing in world councils.
Financial conference in Brussels
beginning September "a is expected
to mark a real beginning of the
economic readjustment of the world.
Practically all OF the forty-two
members to the league will have
representatives there.
The scandinavian countries will
urge the league to invite all ma
tions to join the league, including
the Central Powers and Russia, be-
cause the ministers believe peace
cannot be really established until
all nations get together.
League officials have purchased
the Hotel National on Lake Geneva
and rented space in nearby build
ings to house the staff.
The whole evolution of the league
has bean toward placing the real
power in the assembly. The first
meeting of that body in November
is expected to mark the real be-
ginning of the authority of the
league in international affairs.
The question of admitting the
former enemy states will bring to
head some difficult international
questions. II Germany and Aus
trta are admitted they will have
rights under the. Versailles Treaty
which they do not now enjoy. Once
they are admitted to full member
ship. it will be impossible for the
allied prCmiers to meet and decide
what the former enemy powers are
to do. The Interpretation Of the
Versailles Treaty will pass into the
hands Of the league organization.
Central Powers Invited.
Germany and Austria have already
been invited to send delegates to
the World Financial Conference.
Your correspondent learned today
that one OF the biggest questions to
come before the assembly is that of
amendments to the league covenant.
Several nations have already sub
mitted amendments which will be
considered at Geneva. According to
unofficial information reaching Lon
don it is not at all improb obable that
the assembly meeting will have be-
fore it an amendment to Article Y.
which has been so severely criticized
in America.
During the last few months. the
league seCretariat has been busy
receiving treaties. information and
suggestions regarding the league
covenant from all parts Of the
world. Tho league itself is today
on the eve Of great changes which
will come when the former enemy
countries join the lea que. When the
league assembly meets on Novem-
ber Is the last few months may be
really considered months Of prepa-
ration for the great responsibilities
which will devOlve upon the league
this winter.
copyright, 1920, by Public Ledger Co..
The Washington herald., 1920-09-05
Ellis Island Employees
Holidays Suspended

The unusually heavy arrival of
immigrants at Ellis Island has COM
PEELED the Department of Labor to
suspend the Labor Day holidays for
the employees at New York.
Louis +: Post, Assistant Secre-
tary of Labor. stated that the bulk
of the immigrants were from Medi-
terranean ports. Greece, Albania.
Italy and Spain. The greater part
of immigration so far this year is
from the IabOring class in Italy.
Poverty and high taxes in Eu-
rope and high wages in America
are the principal reasons assigned.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-05
TRADE BODY TO PLAN
BUSY WINTER SEASON

At a meeting Of the board Of
governors OF the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association. 10 be
held Wcdnesday. plans for an in
tensive fan and winter season in
the interest or retailing. 5obbing
and manufacturing will be laid.
During the course OF the meeting
consideration will be given a rec
ommeudation or the Public Utilities
Commission in the matter of cleo
trio light and power rates and the
consideration Of the light and
power subject generally.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-05

Are YOU living in furnished house
Keeping rooms" Have YOU saved
few dollars Have you a good rep
uration@ Would YOU enjoy living
200 feet higher than PennEylvs mia
avenue. Then take Hatfield car az
18Th ST and Pennsylvania ave. and
come to our office Tin the TENT
sample 'Homette" ready tor in
sDertfon Terms what you r.u spare
will do for a deposit. Wha- ou can
afford. per month Land nClnG Do
yrloned hv Allan Z Walker d, Co..
Inc r s Roberts salesman in
charge. and builder OF "Comfy-cosy-
HonetteS" Assistants. Miss Helen
DruCkenmiller and Miss Lillian
GIlliss-AdV.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-05

business was turned into Della
ware corporation with $500. 600
capital. One of its earliest achieve
mcnts was to lease the Hamburg
American Line pier at the foot of
Thirty-third street. Brooklyn. from
the city of New York at $685. 500
year rental.
Suspect Germans behind Deal.
Kerr and Clegg. together with
still a third Englishman named
Gerr. who. was now partner of
theirs, attempted to finance in New
York the purchase of the eight
Austrian steamers bought in June,
1917. but were unable to do so.
They therefore arranged for a loan
of S6.5OO.O0O from a group of Nor
wegian banks. who happened to be
represented by two NOrwegians
then in the United States. The
Scandinavian Trust Company, of
New York. was appointed to act
as trustee for the mortgage bonds
which the Kerr Steamship Corpora
ton issued to cover the Norwegian
loan. The United States authorities
in November. 1917. looked carefully
into the precise character of the
Norwegian syndicate which financed
the Kcrr-Austrian deal. There were
suggestions that powerful German
banking interests were really be-
hind the deal. but the Federal au-
thoritics finally decided not to place
the Kerr Navigation Corporation
under the alien property custodian
The United States Shipping Board
recently had its attention drawn to
the Kerr-Clegg-G operations, but
took the position that as the
~rour's interests had been acquired
bv the Hartman combination no
further investigation was necessary.
In view of the seizure of the en-
tire purchase funds, the Shipping
Boards decision may require revi-
sicr-
The Washington herald., 1920-09-05
Tie Wear and Tear on Your System
Should Be Replaced
at Once.

To a great many people the hot
summer season is very draining on
the system. and leaves them with
a low, depleted vitality and in
general rundown condition.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-05

Go to your drug store and buy
a bottle of S. S. S. today. You
will be pleased with the new visor
and strength that it will impart.
Any medical advice needed can be
had without cost if you will write
to Chief Medical Adviser. 2S3 Swift
Laboratory. Atlanta, Ga.-Ady.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-05

Who tonight will be Washington in the
Garric Players revival OF the East Lynne play
be witnessed during this week by winners of The Hcrads
safety automobile the
1t is wonderful part Miss Shepard has been upon
play that OF Lady Isabel tempting to
leading of the last sixty years She played part
grand revival OF the play last in Chicago
Sarah Bcrnhard Katie Denim, Lucille Weston, Mrs. D. P
Howcs Fannie Davenport and countless others added
their fame through Interpretation of Lady Isabel.
Details OF The Hcralds safetyhrst appear in
the Automo,ivc Section
The Washington herald., 1920-09-05
Former Editor TO City.

Robert S. Barrett, formerly cdi-
tor of the Alexandria Gazette, and
now vice president OF Portals &
Co, Ltd, bankers and merchants,
OF Buenos Ayres, Argentina, ar
rived in this city today and VIII
spend several days here visiting
friends and relatives.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-05

A course of S.S.S. right now
will do much to repair the
waste and wear Of summer
and give new energy and
vigor to your tired body.
The Washington herald., 1920-09-05

St Mary's Academy. conducted by
the Sisters of the Holy Cross. will
reopen Tuesday morning The pu-
pills who will board at that institu
ton will arrive Monday. The sis
ters in charge expect an increased
attendance over the last scholastic
sEssiOO
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-08

week and passes the bridse-tunnel
bill over the governors veto, as It is
certain It will do. 1t will be UP to
the voters of New Jersey to decide
whether or not they want this bonded
debt Of s2s.0O0.O00 together with a
state tax to pay the interest on the
bonds for Ave years.
Both Camden and Jersey City seem
to be falling over themselves in their
to get this tunnel and bridge
and some of the surrounding places
them because Of the increase in
property values that such e tunnel
would bring. In fact. all Hudson
county can be depended upon to favor
tho project and there will be much
favorable sentiment among the truck
ing interests of Essex and Passaic
counties. There is a big voting
population in hat immediate section
so that It Will be necessary TO have a
big vote throughout the resi- of the
state against the bond issue II the peo-
pie would be spafed this additional tar
and burden at this time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-08
OPERA In PERTH ANIBOY.

1t was a great treat that Rev.
Columblno Galassl CAV to the people
of Perth Amboy Thursday night in
bringing TO this city a group of Metro
politan and Chicago opera singers and
staging a high class production In the
Majestic theatre. Seldom do cities OF
this size. especially cities located so
close TO New York, have a chance to
enjoy such talent.
1t has been fippantly said that
Perth Amboy is nothing more than a
burlesque town. Judging from the
large audience that attended this
opera production Thursday night,
however, and the enthusiasm shown,
Amboy measures up to the very
best and fully appreciate the high
est art known on the stage.
1t is understood that Father Galassi
has some more good things In store
Perth Amboy in the musical line
and should his plans be realized Perth
Amboy will have something to talk
about for many q long day.
It is q fine thing to bring entertain
nent of this character into a COM
nunity. 1t goes a long way toward
making Perth Amboy a better and
more enjoyable place to live in.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-08
HELPING THE II. G. OF l..

Owing to the inability to move
freight cars in and put of the big fer
~tilizer plants at Roosevelt during the
past few weeks farmers who are In
desperate need of the fertilizer just
now when crops are being planted,
are paying $50 a day for auto trucks
to cart the material as far as Mon
mouth Junction where 1t can be load
ed in TO cars that can be moved
Naturally this awful extra expense
that the farmers are put to in order
to get fertilizer to plant their crops Is
going to be added to the cost of
potatoes next winter. Surely this Is no
way to bring down the high cost OF
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-08
Ripping Rhymes
BY WALT MASON.
CHANGING STYLES

Last year 1 bought a limousine,
the latest thing in boats. and 1t
was painted black and green, n
cost me many greats. 1T Is the
very latest word in cars" the
agent cried; 'all other cars will
look absurd, this noble bus be-
side. The pride of ownership
twill give, and fill your soul with
bliss, and 1t will last you while
o live, I wot and ween and wis.,
And now my tumbrifs out OF
style, 1t looks like Noah's ark,
and when ia push her for a mile
/ go out after dark. For II l take
1t out by day. by 1okers IT'S
abused; they ask me II 1T is the
dray the Pilgrim Fathers used.
My wife declares she'd rather
walk, and proper pride maintain,
than ride with me around a block
in that ancestral vain. And thu
the motor game Is played upon
the trustful chump, whose last
years model looks decayed and
ready for the dump. My a Is
lust as fine as silk, so far as chug-
ging goes; but people of the critic
ilk turn up the scornful nose; its
hood is badly out of date, the
windshield slant is vile, the body
lines, which should be straight,
bulge out in ancient style. And so
I'll have to buy a gig that's up-to-
date and new; and in six months,
Til bet a fig, twill be a has been
too.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-08
THE CTTY'S T.
EDITOR EVENING NEWS:

This city is expanding, growing and
improving and there are all sorts of
plans for the Improvement n
growth of this city. There is city
planning. parks. Fairgrounds and wa
ter reserve ((and the people certainly
need improvement in water con-
ditions.)
But with all these palms for i'm
proVement. the city Is not growing as
fast as it should or would. If proiteers
In real estate had some consideration
for. and an eye to the future. Not
this get-rich-quick proposition, but a
substantial solid advancement. But
real estate speculator prices nave
REACHED a limit for improved rentable
property, and some will be caught In
the reaction and get stung.
Capital will find a safe and sane
investment in buildings for rent. not
one story shacks, but living apart
ments
There Is another matter of consid-
Grafton in the growth of the city. The
volunteer fire department which Is
one of the best. Unfortunately. late
IL three or four OF these men who
leave their employment and business
TO protect the lives and property OF
the people, have been badly hurt.
What care does the city give them?
None. The city physician does not
care for the iremen in case of acct
dent. but does take care of the police
and should take care of both.
The city is outgrowing the Volun-
teer fire department and the men
should be sworn into regular paid
department (Which will come with
commission form of government and
a physician should attend all hres TO
care for accident cases /.
We had fires recently where several
children have been badly burned, and
no immediate relief could be had.
The delay in calling an ambulance or
a doctor, causing suffering and loss
of life.
The volunteer hremen of Perth
Amboy should be greatly appreciated
for the service rendered and while
they give their services willingly. they
should be compelled to stand the ex-
pense of accident in thG service. but
should be cared for by the city In a
A. n. eLEAvER.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-08
NO RUSHING INTO DEBT.

The vehicular tunnel under the
Hudson river for which 1t is proposed TO
bond the state for s2S, 900. 900 to help
construct and add a state tax besides
is far more necessary to New YORK
than 1t is to New Jersey. All the
freight terminals are on this side OF
the river. Coal. food and general mer-
chandise can easily reach the Jersey
shore; the difficulty comes in getting
It over to Manhattan. Ferry strikes
fog. severe winter weather-almost
anything is likely to put the ferries
out of business thereby threatening
the food and C NJ supply of the me-
~tropolis. With a vehicular tunnel
the barrier formed by the Hudson
river would be largely removed
Trucks carrying supplies could move
freely back and forth regardless OF
what the conditions might be on the
river.
Under these conditions n would
think that New York would be the
more anxious for the vehicular tunnel,
meeting New Jersey more than a
way in pushing its constructor. But
such is not the case. Neither does
Philadelphia show any unusual en-
thusiasm about the bridge over the
Delaware river which Camden Is
making such a time about.
New York. in spite of the great ad-
vantage the vehicular tunnel would
be to that city. has not yet given It's
approval to III protest. This being the
case we cannot see why the people of
New Jersey should be so anxious 10
rush into debt and increase their
taxes when those who are to be the
most benefited are indifferent, or. al
least. are not showing any great speed
in, holding up their end of the enter
prise.
AS soon as the senate meets mex
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-08
Daily Horoscope


Copyright, 1920, by The Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate)
This is not a fortunate day. ac-
cording to astrology. Mars, Venus
and Mercury are all adverse.
Rumors Of wars and troubles that
come too close to American interests
again are foreshadowed by the stars.
Army officers will command atten-
ton and there will be much agitation
concerning military matters, 1t is
prophesied.
tious during this sway, which seems
to Indicate that some sensational in
cident connected with their public
activities will be much exploited In
the newspapers.
All the signs seem to presage no.
toriety to matters pertaining TO
women in public affairs. scandals
and gossip again are foreshadowed.
This is held to be an especially
unfayorabl rule for women who
write or speak concerning national
issues. since they will be likely to
arouse jealousy and SOW malice.
Religious controversies will loom
large at this time, II the stars are
read Alright.
Quarter next month, Mars rising in
fihra is read as indicating a disor-
IL
DERBY condition Of public thought
that will have a serious erect on the
whole scountry.
member of the Presidents cabi-
| net will in cur wide displeasure py
some official act.
Foreign trade should beneht great
" from this date, but misunderstood
| ings with foreign powers are pre-
saged. vo,
| that makes for anxiety and u
Warning is given that it Will d.
| well to for a period wher
financial caution will coun for much
| There is q sinister sign for banks an'
| banking early in the
Fire and losses OF life tnreate
eastern cities late in the summer.
Persons whose birthdate It Is ma!
| have a troublesome year. but the!
NAV protect themselves by foresigh
IN = u%siness. Changes will not b.
lucky. Il,
restless and disconnected. but talent
ed and ambitious. They should b.
carefully trained in practical lines.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-05-08
EDWARDs's HANDICAP.

Really, Governor Edwards did not
to enter very far I'm order to get
into the Democratic presidential race.
He was already in so far as the un-
derstanding of the great majority of
people were concerned. But there Is
one thing that stands in the way OF
Edwards getting the nom
ination-he Is governor OF New Jersey
There Is reason to believe that the
Democratic party has had enough OF
New Jersey governors for some time
to come.