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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-08-07
Heavy Thefts at
Camp Merritt

A widespread plot which resulted in
the theft of supplies valued at 81 ,OOO,-
600 from the quartermaster stores at
Camp Merritt was revealed this week
by Department of Justice agents. 1t
is said army officials of high rank are
involved and three arrests have been
made.
Threemen, a quartermaster captain.
former lieutenant and a negro, were
to be questioned Monday by the agents
in an effort to round up all persons
connected with the plot.
Officials have been frank to admit
that the thefts would probably run
above 100000, and it is estimated
that only a small portion of stolen
supplies are as yet accounted for.
Two stores, one at Englewood and
the other at Cresskill, have been seiz-
ed and closed by the agents. The
stocks at these stores are being ex-
amined for trace of the stolen sup
plies.
Lieutenant Richardson of New York,
connected with the quartermaster's de-
partment at Camp Merritt, was placed
under arrest in Englewood on Friday
morning. by Major Elliott, chief of
police of Hoboken docks, and was lat
err taken to Hoboken for further in
vestigatiOn as to the value of the bills
of sale.
Lieutenant Richardson has been con-
Quoting "a store at 10 East Palisade
avenue for the past two weeks, where
army supplies in general were on sale
Such supplies as harness and other
miscellaneous articles were also on
sale. These goods We're all supposed
to have been stolen from Camp Mer-
rift. 1T has also been found that
Lieutenant Richardson has been work
ing for some time with several ac-
complies who soon will be appre-
hended.
One case reported is where 10 tons
of coal at Camp Merritt were purchas-
ed for $40 This case is one of many
of it's kind being investigated. 1t is
expected that other arrests will fol
low Record.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-08-07
MAYOR GEORGE HILL OF FORT LEE
TALKS FREELY OF BOROUGH AFFAIRS,
WOULD FAVOR COMMISSION Govt

sion government they ought to have
it. That is the way I feel. 1t is not
what l may or may not think of COM
mission government. l am in favor of
anything the people want. Every hon
est citizen should feel the same way"
"Will you circulate commission
government if the matter is put up to
your"
"How could l evade it? I'd have to
do it, wouldn't 1? Certainly l would
do anything regarding commission
government l was requested to do, if
the request comes in proper form, and
all under the prescribed laws of New
Jersey"
"HOw is the police department
progressing?'
''That is something I cannot con-
sistently discuss with you. If 1 dared
l might say something"
Are you satisfied with the depart
ment?"
Il have to be. I do not run it?'
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-08-07
Legion Athletic
Meet Promises
A Palisade Win

The big athletic meet to be held at
Orltani field, Hackensack, by the 80
Bergen county posts of the American
Legion Of Honor has become the talk
of every village, town and hamlet of
the county. Palisade is right in the
thick of the plans, Harry Elkan of the
Julius Zannette Post, Palisade, being
one of the managing committee. There
will be many events, including 10O-yard
dash, 22O-yard, 440-yard, SSO-yard and
mile fuIls,@beSi<lef ssEaile relaSssAiso
there will be shotputs, high jump,
broad jump and many other track
events and pole vaulting.
"You may say for u.s. said Harry
Elkan this week, that all the other
posts look to see Palisade take the
point medal because they will have
men in every event. This, of course,
will include Randolph Brown, who is
tc return home about August II from
his conquests of Oxford, England, with
the Princeton team. You can say, also,
that we want every family in Pail
SADIE represented, and as the day is
set for Saturday, September Is, every
body ought to turn out. 1t will no
doubt be a great opportunity to see
something of the spirit that imbued
the boys at the front in the great war;
They devoted much of their spare time
to athletics and have not neglected
themselves since the war, as this great
meet will prove"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-08-07
Frank Shehee, II,
Hurt on Whirlpool

When Frank Shehee, twelve, of An
derson avenue, Palisade, went over to
the park on Tuesday last the first
thing to catch his eye was the whirl-
pool, mechanical cOntrivance made
to give young folks all kinds of sur
priSes, Shivers, etc. 1t has revOlvinS
seats arranged in a peculiar manner
upon a revolving plane which also
cuts up high jinks, runs helter-skelter,
this way and that and causes those
who ride in it to catch their breath
sometimes at the funny way the thing
behaves. These antics of the auto
matte funmaker caught Frank right
away, and he soon was sitting up in
chair just laughing himself to death.
Somehow, some way, the machinery
got little restless, or something went
wrong; either that or the revolving
seats did not behave just right, and
pretty soon Franks seat got jolt
from another car, and away he went
overheard on to the moving platform,
or whatever it is, and then his bumps
came from another car bowling into
him. Frank is dead sure at least two
cars ran over him, but the manage
ment says this is impossible. Any
how, the park doctor took Master
Frank home, badly frightened little
chap, somewhat bruised, great deal
frightened and with enough of the
place for that day. Frank is walking
around again all right, but mite sore
in his bones and joints.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-08-07
Coming Carnival
To Be Big Success

There was special meeting Tues
Gay night in st. Johns Hall, Fairview.
to complete arrangements for the COM
ing Young Carnival August %, 90 and
y. Mayor Cadien, chairman of the
affair, opened the meeting. Rev. Kier-
nan presided. Arrangements on the
10Th will be American night The 26th
will be Irish night and the 9th baby
parade day for ages ranging up to six
years. Entry fee for babies will be so
cents. Admission through Rev. Kier-
nan or at the Cliffside post office,
Frank Banville postmaster. Another
Interesting feature will be the blue
coat contest between Fafrview and
Cliffside for the most popular police
man, including Chief of Police Joseph
+. Noon of Fairyiew and Chief of Po-
lice McAvoy of Cliffside The admis-
sion fee to the grounds will be 10
cents.
St Johns Auxiliary will take care
OF the various booths. Irish freedom
Will entertain in royal style. The
Rosary Society will have a drawing
for large hand painted picture and
will also take care of the refreshments.
The committee on refreshments: Mrs.
Noon, Mrs. Fay, Mrs. Holmes, Mrs.
Hennessy, Mrs. Winn, Mrs. Osterman.
Mrs. Dunn, Mrs. O'Conner, Mrs Nc
Clusky and Miss Katie ROuan. The
ladies' committee on the prizes was
very successful. Mrs. Curran reports
sol cash and 80 prizes and Mrs. Brack-
Ell and Mrs. Foy S23 cash and 80
prizes Mayor Lyons, Chief Noon and
Councilman O'Conner will look after
the illuminations and police protection.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-08-07
Fl. Lee Boy Hit
By Auto Sunday

Richard Steffens, six, of Fort Lee,
was walking across Lemoine avenue
Sunday afternoon at 5 10 when a car
driven by George C. Autenreich of 951
Boulevard East, Weehawken, struck
him and bowled him over, inflicting a
number of bruises, none serious. His
right side and leg were the most hurt.
He was attended by DIR. Conner and
sent home. The owner of the car was
John Stork, II First street, Weehaw-
wen. The party in the automobile
was arrested and carried to police
headquarters and bailed.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-08-07
Bertha Grabosky
Gets Palisade P. O.

Miss Bertha A. Grabosky, who has
been acting as postmistresS of Pali-
sadie since the resignation of George
F. Stabel, nearly year ago, has re-
Gently been reappointed regular post
master officially by the department at
Washington, her commission having
been duly sent last week. About six
months ago there was an examina-
ton for Palisades postoffice, but Miss
Grabosky was the only applicant, and
no appointment was made. Some
weeks since another examination was
Miss GrabOsky and Clayton Stewart
The appointment was held in abey-
ance for some unknown cause until
now.
Miss Grabosky, or just Bertha" as
everybody knows her, has filled the
duties of the office most excellently,
and certainly with faithful care, being
on the job from Z a. m. till at night,
in all sorts of weather, and has never
taken any kind of vacation. 1t would
every one in Palisade likes her, and
all are glad to have her continue to
serve the village. 1t is barely pos
sible that the postoffice may be re-
moved to the Palisade Junction, which
would be a much more central loca-
ton, and therefore more convenient
to the majority of Palisadians.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-08-07
Daylight Burglars
In Hackensack

Gordon Brown of 297 West Ander-
son street, reported to the police last
Tuesday evening that burglar had
entered his house between and
o'clock and carried away several
pieces of clothing and some war saw
ingS stamps.
An entrance had been gained by
breaking a pane of glass in a door
on the west side of the house and
sliding the bolt.
One of the neighbors saw an auto
mobile in front of the Brown house
about that time with three well
dressed men in it, but did not think
anything was wrong as one of them
jumped out and went around the
house to the side door.-Record.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-08-07
Two Palisadians
Figure in Single Tax

At meeting of the State Single
Tax party held in Newark Saturday
afternoon, July 81, the following Of
ficers were elected: State chairman,
r. M. Bedell, of Montclair; state
treasurer, E. M. Caffall, of Palisade,
in place of E. Yancey Cohen IRE
signed. Among the presidential cleo
tors selected appear the names of
Mark NJ. Pagan, former mayor of Jer-
sey City, and o. A. Breiby of West
Palisade.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-08-07
Guesser Says
Look for Cold Aug.

Prof. A. J. DeVOe waltzed into a
Hudson County newspaper office
Tuesday wearing a fall overcoat and
declared that the month of August
would be- cOld.-RecOrd.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-17
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Highest cash prices paid for beef hides
Lyman Wiener
Everybody loves real music, come
to Miller's and hear the Brunswick
Gather up your junk and sell it to
Hynan Wiener.
| We pay highest prices for horse hides.
| Lyman Wiener.
| MONEY To LoAN--On approved real estate
security. Apply TO
JOHN T. PoRTKRFIkLD.
Charles Town. w. Va.
C. P. Miller sells Victrolas on easy
monthly payments.
During shopping hours lunch at Brown
Brothers,
C. P. Miller sells Victor, Columbia
and Brunswick Records.
Several thousand dollars to loan on real
estate. Apply to 49,. p.o.,,mu
August 5-tf Attorney.
If you have any Junk. let Lyman Wiener
know.
Take your Talking Machine to
Wagner's Music Store for repairs.
C. P. Miller repairs all makes of
monographs.
Meet your friends at Wagner's
Music Store and listen to the sweet
est music you have ever heard while
you wait.
Buy your talking machine of C. P.
Miller.
Get your musical instruments at
Wagner's Music Store, Hoof Block.
All the latest photograph records
at Miller's.
Hyman wiener pays good prices for
all kinds of junk. Let him know If
you have any.
You will find the best line. of sta
tionary in the city at Wagner's
Music Store Hooff Block.
We repair all makes of phono-
graphs. Wagner's Music Store,
Hooff Block.
Can't-Sag- Gates put up at home
out of seasoned oak and painted, linn
tied number on hand. Also Ameri-
can field and yard gates. John G.
Burns & Co.
Look over your Insurance Policies
and see if loss you might have is
properly protected. Charles Town
Real Estate G. Insurance Agency, w.
A. Daniel, Manager. Office phone
CIR. Residence phone 201-23.
Real Estate, Loans, Insurance and
Surety Bonds. Charles Town Real
Estate and Insurance Agency, w. A.
Daniel, End floor Sadler Block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-17
MADE GOOD ON THE SIGN
Restaurant Promised Quick Services
and Customer 10 Witness That II
Was Lived Up To.

A travelling man tells Of one trip
wherein he was obliged to pass sew
eral hours In q certain small town In
which there was no hotel. Late in the
afternoon he observed ON window
the words. Restaurant. Quick Serv-
Ice" and he was so hungry that he de-
cided to take chance.
He entered very long. low-studded
room. evidently occupied at one time
as bowling alley. A broken. dilapi-
dated showcase stood on the cheaply
built board counter. Two or three
dirty glass jars contained some
broken candy. A few ancient-looking
cookies lay in a box with a glass
front. Two tables with eight chairs
each and few poorly printed signs
that bore the bill of fare comprised
the furnishings Of the place. No one
was visible. He sat down at the table
and instantly harsh voice appeared
to proceed from the solid wall behind
him. "What'll yer havef" it said.
From the eatables announced on the
different signs the guest chose cold
beans, ten cents" and as the inquiry
was evidently aimed at him. he shout
ed, Beans for one" He had scarcely
uttered the words when out of the
door In the partition at the lower end
Of the room shot tall man on roller
skates. He wore red undershirt and
cordrrov trouSars
With a grinding, roaring noise, he
bore down upon the guest. As he shot
past his table he slid the plate OF
beans within an inch Of the visitors
lap, at the same time shouting pay
me" Still skating on. he reached the
front Of the room, described figure
eight near the door and started to re-
turn. The guest had the dime ready
and as the man few past he scooped 1t
up, and would no doubt have taken
the table cover, too, were 1t not for
the fact that it was made of oilcloth
and nailed down.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-17

All gall is divided into three parts :
Yours, the other fellows, and some
body else's. And the greatest of these
is the other fellows.
Gall Is always a free-will offering,
and the supply greatly exceeds the de-
mand. We are generally just out of
1t ourselves, but can always assure
you that the other fellow has large
fresh stock on hand Great care
should be taken in passing it out, how
ever, for nothing gals like too much
OF some one else's gall.
Ones success or failure Is often
traceable directly to gall. No life In
surance agent can succeed without it,
and with it no one else can fail.
1t is always more profitable to gall
than to be galled.-New York Evening
Post.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-17
The Australian Nays Collars.

A labor member of the Australian
house of representatives was extreme
ly interested, in common with many
Australians, In an order issued by the
British naval authorities banning the
wearing of soft collars. Australia
has her own navy so that it was quite
natural that the inquiry was made :
"Will the minister for the navy issue
instructions that our officers also shall
be compelled to wear stiff starched
collars and corsets so that they shall
be good fighting menu" Sir Joseph
Cook, the head Of the Australian navy,
In his capacity as minister, quietly
pointed to his own soft collar and re-
piled: 81 can only say that 1 am try
ing to set an example to the navy by
the kind of collars / wear"
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-17
, A T. S N A P
KILLS RATS

Also mice. Absolutely prevents
odors from carcass. One package
proves this. RAT SNAP comes in
cakes-no mixing with other food.
Guaranteed.
25c size Il cake) enough for Pan
try, Kitchen or Cellar.
soc. size e cakes) for Chicken
House, coops, or small buildings.
$1.00 size (5 cakes) enough for all
farm and out-buildings, storage bull
dings, or factory buildings.
Guaranteed by Burns & Marshall,
Charles Town, and C. w. Demory
Harpers Ferry.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-17
FOR SALE!.
IN CHARLES TOWN.


5Fine Store Properties three money makers
Is Dwellings, Some very Desirable Building Lots
Livery Stable occupied by Mr. Hinton Best Garage Site Charles Town.
Deh Property situated George consisting three
Dwelling Houses and Marble
FOR SALE IN RANSOM
II Dwellings in Ransom Some Bargains 100 Building Lots One
good Brick Store location right Double House, cheap
FOR SALE ON WASHINGTON BOOM.
Concrete Block House, with four lots II Nice Building Lots
FARMS FOR SALE.
200 splendid Dwelling houses large
barn. This farm is we'll located on class road.
800 SO House.
barn.
800 Acre Farm with dwelling and barn. II TIMBER running water
ESQ Acre Farm good house and running plenty good mari and
timber
100 IL Brick Dwelling with room cellar stable and bar
so we'll and sern and commercial orchard bearing Only
100000 an acre if sold at once
100 Acre Brick House, furnace electric lights barracks barn and rum
ngn water, nice home
220 Acre Farm Stone House, barracks water and 10 acres
timber Price $4,000 IN sold
1873 Acre Farm Brick dwelling also Frame Dwelling Barn and all nes
out buildings, acres timber, and running water
Farm, Frame House and New Bank Barn..
Farm Fine Brick House with all modern equipment large bank
barn plenty buildings and 45acres Of fine timber
III Farm New Brick House and Barracks IL acres good TIMBER we'll
located and good land
81 Acre Farm, 48 orchard beginning to bear
1870 Farm Stone House, stable and Oubudngs near market
Farm, Colonial House. running water magnificent home
CHARLES TOWN REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE
AGENCY
Phone sADLER BUILDING Res Phone 2ol-zs
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-17

A lazy liver leads to chronic dys-
pepsia and constipation---weake the
whole system. Doan's Regulets (30c
per box) act mildly on the liver and
bowels. At all drug stores.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-17

Call to see my Blue Ribbon refrig-
rators and Blue Ribbon oil cook
stove. They are first class. w.
Ralph Burns.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1920-08-17

Attention to Swimmers.--C. T..
Shugart now has On display ladies'
mems and children's Bathing Suits.
Also bathing caps.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
$425, 100000 NAVAL
 APPROPRIATION BILL
 IS PASSED BY HOUSE
Ry AssocIatet Press

Washington, March 25-The naval appropriation bill carrying approxi- ately 25,OOo,ooo, passed the House today without roll call and now goes to the Senate. It includes pro- visions aggregating si04,0009oo to carry or construction of new snips author ized in the 1916 three-year programme, and for an enlisted personnel averag- ing 125.000 in the navy and 2o,0o0 in the marine corps. There was no pro- vision for new construction in addi- ton to vessels already authorized and contracts for which have been awarded.
 An amendment by Representative Hull (Rep) Iowa, attaching the same provision against stop watch systems in navy yards that had been previous ly enacted for both arsenals and navy yards, was adopted-z1S to 59.
 Under the bill the navy enlisted strength would be 143,000, but that strength is not expected to be reached until the end of the year, making ap- propriation for more than 125,000 un- necessary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
Hubbard Bros. & Co.'s Letter

New York, March 23.-( Especially fur ther advance took place in our market today during the first hour in sympathy with some short covering in March and a good demand from large spot houses, especially for May and July This buying was thought to have been against sales 1T. Liverpool After that market closed the south turned free sellers, the market cas- ing quickly as stop loss orders were un- covered. The weather in the eastern belt is very much improved. though some rain is needed in Texas to improve fne badly baked soil.
 Crop preparations are undoubtedly late. but continuation of favorable weather would mean decided improvement The trade is not disposed to follow any ad- vance at these levels, and While not Joking for any permanent decline. are ex- |pecting some reaction of considerable size to develop at Any moment.-Hubhasd Bros. & Co.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
Legal Notice


 Notice is hereby given by the Com mission of the City of Birmingham as provided in Section 141O of the Code of Alabama that it is their intention to redeem City Public Improvement Bonds Nos 1, and 3 of Series 919: Bonds Nos. 1, and 3 of Series 926; Bonds Nos. 1 to :, inclusive, of Series $50; Bonds Nos. l and of Series 931; Bonds Nos. 1 and of Series 952 and Bond No. l of Series 964. at the April 1920, Interest Period by paying off the same at the Hanover National Bank in New York and by paying as a bonus to the hold ers thereof sum equal to one-half of the annual interest thereon for one year.
 By order of the Commission of the City of Birmingham at it's meeting of March 9. 1920.
 H. S. RYALI.. City Clerk. Birmingham Age-Herald, March 10, r and 24 1920
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
West Alabama MasOns Convene
 By Associated Press

Tuscaloosa, March 23.-The eleventh annual reunion of west Alabama Ma ing. Attendance is considered satis- factory There are many candidates and work in all of the York rite de- grees will be conferred up to and in- cludinr the Knights Templar. Today is devoted to Blue Lodge work tomor- row to chapter degrees. and Thursday to Knights Templar. work. Officials of the grand lodges of the chapter and commandery from Birmingham and Montgomery are expected Wednesday and Thursday to assist in the making of new Masons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
Stewart Letter

New Orleans, March 24-Afternoon press rews is worse,.. inasmuch as it indicates the radical element gaining in Germany and the government hanging by thread
 This and reports of rains from IArts of Texas and quieter action by March futures, induced realizing, and trading in the afternoon carried to decline of 60 points under the mornings top figures for July and October, but >the market re- covered about 20 points in the late trad ing.-John F. Clark X Go.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
Live Stock

NCIIIOH t5tOOh T eEl us'J Fed steers: Good to choice. slo.sod11.0o; medium to good, s9.OOQs1O.Oos common to medium, S. e0as00. Grass cattle according to weight. qual- ity and flesh: Steers, $500 @f0.o0; fat cows. s7.0ode co; medium cows. s6.0oQ7.00; cutters, s5.5l0 6.00; canners, s40Gd5.00; heavy bulls, $f.D0 QS.00; light bulls, s6.00d7 o0 oxen, s4000 500; fat yearllngs $70OdS.0o; medium yearlirgs. s6.oo@7,0o; vealers. sS.0Oq11.oo Hogs: Choice corn fed hogs, 165 and up, sl4; choice corn fed hogs 135 to 165, SIS; choice
 corn fed hogs 90 to 135, s11; light pigs S0 pounds down, sl0; best heavy rough hogs, SLED; half fat rough hogs, T.50 to ss.50; soft and only from 1 to Pc per
 pound less thar above prices.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
Prnduce
.toeS-S2. .5n Ter hundred

Sweet Potatoes-$3.5e per hundred. California .-elery-s1e crae; sl.75 doz Lemons-S5.
 Peai -uts-Spanish. sc I5.; large, 12al31sc Cabbage s6.50 per hundred Irish Potatoes-s6 s6 Ter hundred. Onions-s7. 25u7.5O no lbs. Bananas-Extras. 7ikc. 10. Lines $l75 per 100.
 Lettuce-$S,5o hamper 6 to dozen.) Rutabagas-4c b.
 oranges Florida. 12es, $500; 15os. s6.50: i7es, S7 20os S7; 2l6s. s7; 25os. s7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
Spot Gotten
Ove- Private Wires
Moss & Ferguson

New York. March 2s.- lspecial) Re sessions such as occurred today are. bound to result from profit-taking after extensive upward movements. We believe that the position or cotton is healthy from a commercial standpoint. and think declines are likely to result chiefly from efforts to correct the technical position
 from time to time. We still advise pur-
 chases on moderate declines Moss X
 Ferguson. :
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-03-24
Fish

Gray Snapper-Headiess lad drawn.. i4c.
 ked snapper-Headless and drawn, 9 62Sc
 Eastern Select Oysters-S25o gallo3. Spanish Mackerel-22d23c Pompano-S5c. Salt Water Trout-z2Q23c Mixed Fish--l2c Mullet-I1c.