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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11
Securing Competent Men Under
Commission Form of Government
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the not adequate to secure high class
who will give their entire time for such an amount
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mayor
year mayor.
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looking after affairs
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11
AMERICAS POSITION IN POLISH SITUATION
BEFORE WORLD; REDS CONTINUING ADVANCE
Russia Starring While "Red'
Troops Continue War On Poles

vIBORT FINLAND RUSSIAN
FRONTIER, Aug. 10.-Flushed with
success and confident Of Poland's
defeat soviet Russia faces the ap-
preaching winter with the grim
problem OF food as its supreme test
of power. From the far east to the
British frontier four thousand miles
of undisputed territory. the sceptre
Of starvation stalks
The Associated Press correspondent
who Just arrived here has noted the
conditions from Vladistovok TO Mos
COW and Petrograd. His arrival here
followed shipment from Moscow. In
Finnish surroundings. he is able to
send an uncensored account Of the
doings of the Russian peoples.
Everywhere in all this strip from
one end Of Russia to the other the
cry for food and clothing was heard.
II was first by the Russian peasant at
the China frontier where the corre-
spondent was first brought into Rus
sian territory. It was heard again
through the heart OF Russia, where
the crews of locomotives were clad
in light garments. AS they stocked
their engines they beg for black
bread from the little group OF for
eign Russians who were passing the
trains.
The appeal for the necessities of
living is universal from the people.
except from the ex-rationed class of
militant and once holding class.
To Nikoli Lenine. the soviet presi-
dent himself, according to the report
Is attributed a statement that the
Russian people cannot pass through
another winter like the last. Even
now stories are circulated for pop
ular consumption that Lenine him.
self is suffering from want of food
because of his insistance of sharing
the plight OF the people. The story
goes that he refuses more than his
allotted share of bread-three eighths
of pound daily-issued to civilians
of Moscow.
Attendant on the sore plight of the
people, economically Is a never in
creasing spirit of unrest and revolt.
A military organization, disciplined
to the cause finds a growing difficulty
in carrying out order by the mailed
fist. From east to west the bolshe-
vik soldiers are trained and officered
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11

the same as any other regularly or
ganized army.
Controlled by the soviet officials.
they stand to fix the new social sys-
tenn prescribed from Moscow.
At the end of the second year,
Russia remains in the firm grasp Of
this military regime. 1t is the same
force that has beaten back all forces
on all fronts. the same force which
has countered all revolutions. They
are instilling into the minds of the
people that the Red forces have de-
feated the worlds army, to enslave
Russia and set up a new govern
ment. They are urging upon the
people that the sufferings and sacri-
fees will firmly establish social rev.
olution in all lands. In some cases
these pleas fall upon the unwilling
ears Of the peasant pioneer, who
looked upon the former czar as the
little father, incapable OF wrong
doing. and believe that all Russia's
troubles began with his downfall
In order to avoid opposition,
Siberia the last great food reserve TO
be reclaimed to the Moscow power
has been stripped of grain and
Manufactured goods captured after
the strike. supplies have been sent
70 fe1eFe MOSCOW, even 10 leoNe Inc
Siberian population in need.
The rich flock is said to have pro-
duced less than half a crop because
OF drouth. Coal basins are producing
little. Railroads and industries ex-
cept in the small districts depend
upon wood for fuel The army is
continually carrying the food stocks.
while woman and children are re-
placing men on the farms.
Observers on the Trans-Russian
journey commenced from the out
break OF the situation in regard to
a statement of Leon Trotzky. minister
of war addressing a convention OF
commoners Trotzky was quoted
as saying that the bolshevik working
army as units which was TO rebuild
Russia's industrial life. had failed.
their usefulness being limited TO the
useless labor. cleaning streets. and
keeping the railroad clear. The out
put OF the few factories which are
working is absorbed by the army,
leaving nothing TO exchange with
the agricultural people for their
product.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11
POLISH MASS
MEETING HERE
Session viii be Held Tonight
in Move to Arouse America
TO Needs of the Republic.

The Polish Citizens committee has
arranged for a mass meeting of the
Polish people in this city, which Will
be held in St. Stephens Parochial
school on Buckingham avenue at
o'clock tonight. The purpose of this
meeting is to promote American sem
timent and in this way secure SEN
timent and assistance in the pres
ent crisis between Poland and Rus
sja.
At tonight's session delegates will
be chosen to see President Wilson
and Senator Harding. and Governor
James Cox and place the situation
before them An arrangement COM
mittee win be organized for the pur-
pose OF holding another mass meet
ing Sunday afternoon. at which time
it is probable a large parade pass
irg through the principal streets of
the city will promote interest in the
meeting.
BY these mass meetings the Amer
ican Poles desire TO show America
that the bolshevik move in Europe is
dangerous TO this country, in the way
of gaining territory on which TO
spread their methods.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11
MEET TONIGHT
ON COMMISSION
I.nother Session, Probably
Last of Campaign, viii be
Held by Workers at Library
DAcKERs ARE CONFIDENT
Work Now to Get Out Vote in
All Wards on Election Day,
Tuesday, August 18th.

What will probably be the last
meeting of the campaign workers IN
lehalf of commission government will
10 held tonight in the Public Library
Il 8 o'clock. william II. Bawden In
In interview this morning announced
hat at that time the reports will be
deceived from various parts of the
hty, finally instructions will be
hven, and everything will be placed
h readiness to insure victory at the
Iolls next Tuesday, when the decision
ill be made by the electorate. The
commission Government Association
! desirous that every citizen shall
Understand exactly what commission
Government is and what 1t will do
br Perth Amboy. Every means are
icing employed to bring to each
Soter information that will assist him
b vote intelligently.
Mr.. Bawden went on to state that
le thought there was no doubt in
he public mind but what a change
b form of the city government IS
desirable commission government
lncring to New Jersey municipali-
des the best as we'll as the only
opportunity for improving on the
prevailing inefficient and wasteful
lity government now so universal.
The Commission Government As
lociation has no ak to grind. being
Iolely interested in furnishing every
litizen with information that will
lnable him to vote intelligently and
b decide the matter on its merits,
vas the closing part of Mr.. Baw-
lens statement. When that is
lone, and the vote cast for commits
Ton government its task will be
lone. Then it will be up to the
itizens to choose the five commits
toners who will serve them for the
,ext four years, and to see to 1t
nat the service rendered is for the
lest interests of the city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11
ACTION SEPT. 8
IN KRAMER WILL
Order Issued by Judge DAILY
for Witnesses to Appear
to Answer to Caveat Filed

Another chapter in the suit which
has arisen out of the will made by
the late Joseph Kramer of this city
will take place in the Orphans
Court to be held in New Brunswick
on September 3. An order signed
by Judge Peter F. Daily and Surro-
gate Daniel W. Clayton has been
sent to all the beneficiaries in the
case and reads as follows
"You are hereby cited and warned
to appear before the Orphans Court
to be held at New Brunswick Sep
tember 3. at 10 o'clock to answer
the will of Joseph Kramer to pro-
bate"
Those who have received notice
to be present at this session of the
Orphans Court are: Jewish Memo
rial Building Fund, Perth Amboy
Trust Company. which is named as
executor in the will: Perth Amboy
City Hospital; Congregation Sharri
Thloh; Minnie Kramer, Jennie Kra-
ner, Esther Kramer and Arthur
Kramer.
Kramer's will which created ma
tion wide interest. was one of the
strangest ever submitted for pro-
bate in Middlesex county. He hao
cut off his wife with only the dover
interest which the state allows. and
had left his daughter Jennie s12 per
month, which was divided into small
sums in such way as torremind her
of times he claimed she had not
treated him as a father. When
effort was made to probate the will
a caveat had been filed against 1t
by Senator Thomas Brown, attor-
ney for the family. which was the
official notice that the will would be
contested.
Senator Brown, in a statement on
July 22. said that Mr.. Kramer was
not of sound mind and was labor
ing under g delusion that his wife
and daughter were unfriendly to
him. when .he opposite was the
case.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11

BY The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11.-The po-
sition Of the American government
in the Polish situation was today be-
fore the world.
Stated briefly. the United States
stands as favoring reservation OF the
political independence and Territorial
integrity OF Poland and as opposing
amy dismemberment Of Russia. The
outline OF this policy was set forth
in note dispatched yesterday b.
Secretary Colby 10 the Italian am
bassador
The United States will follow . pol
icy directed to follow all means &c
make it effective. To safeguard the
people of Russia not associated with
tile soviet regime, the United States
government declares to the allies AMI
associated powers, declaration b9
.hem for the respect OF true boun-
daries of Russia
The United States. the note as
serts. takes no exception to the ef-
forts to arrange an armistice be-
tween the two powers. but for the
present cannot consent to any terms
regarding the armistice at a general
European conference. In discussing
the question of the soviet armies m
Poland, the secretary takes occasion
to reiterate the feelings Of the Amer
ican people for Russia. and the gov
ernments stand not 10 recognize the
soviet regiment which Is a non-repre-
sentative organization except Of
brutal force.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11
CLAIMS PONzI WAS ALSO
IN BIG GAME IN MONTREAL
~ The AssoeIated PCS.

BOSTON, Aug. 1l.-An associate
of Charles Ponzi today declared Ponzi
admitted he was the Charles Ponsi
formerly of Montreal. He added that
the spectacular financier was in con-
ference with his lawyers.
Reports from Montreal stated that
Ponzi under the name of Ponsi had
operated as financial man, financing
large concerns thirteen years ago.
Records of the st. Vincent de Paul
penitentiary in Montreal were said TO
show that a man named Charles
Ponsi had served brief term there.
Early today Ponzi denied any know
ledge regarding the Montreal report.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11
COY FOUND HERE
Is STILL UNcL MED

Fred Spring. nine years of age. who
as found asleep on the porch of a
louse on Maple street by Patrolman
Nilliam Seiboth last Sunday morn
fg has still been unclaimed by any
ia-ents or relatives either in this city
n at ElizabethJ where he claims to
iave lived previous to his moving
D Perth Amboy.
Chief of Police Patrick Burke con
fueted the youngster upon a house
o house investigation this morning
md although Spring was able tu
hentify several of the buildings as
veil as many of the houses no one
fpon the street was able to identify
ir tell anything about him.
Unless something definite develops
fhortlY the little waif will be taken
10 the aims house.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11
| KILLED IN STREET
FIGHTING In Dublin

DUBLIN. Aug. II. Yesterday
morning street fighting in which one
civilian was killed and another
wounded was caused by the refusal OF
group of civilians to disperse when
told to. do so by an armed patrol.
according to a statement issued last
night.
The patrol was challenged and
ordered TO halt by a member Of a
group gathered around a bonfire,
The man who had shouted the
challenge was nearly in firing posi-
ton, and when the group ignored
the patrols orders to disperse, it was
fired upon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11
FOLLOW ANOTHER CLUE
IN COUGHLIN KIDNAPPING

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. IL
Major Lynn G Adams, head of the
Pennsylvania state police; Alfred
Souder, captain of detectives. and
two other officials left here late last
night for Egg Harbor on a fresh
clue, said to be important in the
Coughlin kidnapping. 1t was stat
ed at police headquarters today thst
another arrest was unlikely.
It was at Egg Harbor Pasquale,
writer of the crank" letters, was
arrested. Pasquale states man
named Joe" was the real abduc-
tor and that this mans wife has the
child in custody. The authorities
refused to say whether the clue men
toned these persons or new par
ties.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11
GUT STANDARD
Of GAS IN n. ].
Every Gas Co. in State virtu-
ally Receives Raise in Rates
by Public Utility Ruling.
CONSERVE GAS OIL
Reduce Number of British
Thermal Unites From 900
to 525.
BY Special Correspondent.

BY Special Correspondent.
TRENTON, Aug. Livery gas
company in the state virtually re-
ceived a raise in rates today by the
action of the Public Utility Com
mission in ordering a reduction of
the heating standard of gas served
New Jersey consumers from the
present 600 British thermal units to
525 British thermal units. Conserva-
ton of gas oil, which is said to be
gradually diminishing in supply Is
given by the utility board as the chief
reason for the decision to reduce the
heating power of the gas, which will
tend to conserve the use of oil.
A saving. tantamount to an in
crease in rates for the companies Is
thus seen in the action of the utility
board. An example of this is found
in the decision today by the board
granting the Public Service Gas Com
pany. permission to charge $40 as
base rate. In this connection, the
decision says that the lowering OF
the B. T. u, abbreviation for Briti5h
Thermal Unit, will reduce the cost of
manufacturing the gas eleven and a
fraction cents per thousand cubic
feet. 1t is assumed that every COM
pany reducing the heating standard
by the elimination of so much gas
oil will also be enabled to make a
saving of considerable proportion. In
the case of the Public Service Gas
Company the rate it would probably
have obtained but for this eleven
cent reduction in manufacture would
have been about $3.50. judging by
the wording of the utility board S
decision.
The big question confronting the
consumers of gas throughout the
State today was whether the reduc-
ton of the heating power Of the gas
would mean increased consump-
ton and higher gas bills? The
utility board said in this connection
today:
Theoretically a reduction in the
calorific standard of the gas should
result in a proportionate reduction
in the value of the gas to the con-
sumner. A study and analysis of all
available published reports and re-
cords of results obtained in various
states of this country and Canada
indicate that in practice the theory
is not sustained. 1t was formerly
believed that the fame tempera-
ture of gas was directly. proper
tionate to the calorific value of that
gas. Much uncertainty prevailed
until the last few years.
Laboratory experiment and prac-
teal tests have Indicated that this
is not correct and it has been prov
en- that fame temperature of a gas
having from $50 B. T. U. to SIS B.
T. u. is higher than the CORES
ponding temperature. due to the
combustion of gas having value
of 500 b. T. u"
The board also pointed out that
for Illuminating purposes a mantle
of some sort is almost universally
used, and that in using a gas of a
lowered heating standard an actual
saving in consumption results when
used with mantle burners.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11
LOAN OF SLIPS, 900
is GRANTED GOVERNMENT

WASHINGTON, Aug. ia loan
of $1.125,0 200 was authorized by the
interstate commerce commission TO
the Delaware & Hudson company for
additions and betterment of facilities
for moving freight trains. The rail-
road will be required to finance the
work to an equal amount.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11
was Extradlted from NIexico.

BY The Associated Press
MONTREAL, Aug. IL. - From
records in the hands of the Montreal
police it appears that a Charles
Ponzi was a member of the firm OF
Zrossi & Company. bankers this city,
which failed in 1908. Zrossi fed the
country and was subsequently extra
dited from Mexico City.
Under the name of Bineco. alias
Charles Ponzi man was convicted
Of forgery and false pretense and
sentenced to three years In the st.
Vincent De Paul penitentiary-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11
Public Service Rate Raised.

TRENTON, Aug. IL. - On the
ground that it must have increased
revenue to meet the soaring operat
ing costs. the Public Service Gas
Company today was given permis-
sion by the Board of Public Utility
Commissioners. to increase its base
rate per thousand cubic feet from
$1.15. which it has been charging
since last December, to $40 for the
first 10000 cubic feet. The company
had asked for permission to put into
effect a base rate of $1.55 a thous-
and cubic feet. This application was
denied by the board.
The rate allowed would probably
have been $3.50, if the decision of
the utility board is read correctly,
but for the fact that today also the
board allowed the Public Service and
every other gas company serving the
people of this state to cut its heat
ing standard from 600 British Their
NAL Units to SIS B. T. u, as they
are usually abbreviated.
In the process of calculations as
to what rate the Public Service
should be allowed to meet its operat-
ing expenses and also get a return
of eight per cent. upon its invest
ment, the utility board reached a
base rate of SLIPS and a fraction of
cents for gas of the 500 B t. y.
standard. However, it states that the
effect of the reduction of the hear
ing standard to 525 B. T. u. reduces
the manufacturing cost of the gas
about eleven cents per thousand
cubic feet. This. when added to a
slight computation for taxes figured
in ratio to gross income from the
sale of gas. produced a reduction of
over twelve cents in the cost of man
ufacture of the company's product.
which deducted from the base rate
of $1.52 previously reached. caused
the utility board to fix the final base
charge of $1.40.
Every one of the many municipal
tiles in which the Public Service sells
its gas product is affected - by the
jump in the rates, which is the sec
ond within a year and is described by
the utility board as an emergency
increase" subject to all the regula-
tions of the board in such cases,
that the company must reg
ularly file reports showing the rev.
enue derived under the new schedule
of rates and all other facts pertain
ing to the matter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11
U. S. FayorS Reservation Of
Political independence and
Territorial Integrity.
PUSH ON FROM DANZI6
Within Short Distance of
Warsaw = Polish Defend
ers Getting Ready to Strike
Fear Spreads Ouer
WARSAW; People Flee

0J rms n nroCAaAc0 EA11a-
WARSAW, Aug. 10-6.zo .. m
A feeling Of intense appreheu-
sion has spread through the city
as reports circulate that the
enemy is gradually drawing
nearer and is attempting a huge
encircling movement. Crowds are
striving to leave the city by al
available means-carts. automo-
biles, and few remaining trains
The railroad station Is besieKed
by an excited throng OF people
eager TO get away.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11

WARSAW. Aug. 10.-Concentra-
ton and regrouping of the Polish
forces for an extensive counter stroke
on the entire Warsaw front. Is re-
ported today.
The plans are to begin this counter
move within a few days. Military
men express the opinion that this i
the time to strike back in an effort
to drive of the soviet efforts which
are endeavoring TO encircle <hc
capital.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11

By The AEkocIated Ff1et TH77
PARIS. Aug. 1.-The Russians
now are occupying a stretch ~
twentxS<our miles Of the direct rail-
way line between Warsaw and U4z1-
zig and a large force are push{zS
across the Danzig corridor, aeror3~
ing to the French foreign ofIIce-
The section of the main line i4
between Piechanow and MlaNz.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11
Ready For Olympic Ceremony.

BY The Associated Press
ANTWERP. Aug. 11-Everything
is IN readiness for the ceremony at
the opening on Saturday of the sta
dunn in which the seventh Olympic
contest will be held. After the pa
rade of athletes. the ceremony viii
be led by Cardinal Mercier.
Today was an on day as the bicy-
Gle races in the velodrome were run
yesterday and the road race viii be
held tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-08-11
HOPE To DEFEAT
SUFFRAGE FOES
Democrats and Republicans
In Tenn. House Confer to
Win Votes for Women.

NASHVILLE, Tenn Aug. IL
democratic and Republicans lead
As In the Tennessee legislature who
hvor ratification of the woman S
nffrage amendment. plan to hold
conference to knock out opposition
b the resolution.
Senate and House Republicans
gere scheduled to caucus on the res
Tuition today. Party leaders plan
led to have it referred to commit
hes in both houses.
Leaders say final action may come
V the end of the week.
The announcement today by
tpeaker Seth Walker of the House
II REPRESENTATIVES that he would
Fork and vote against the resolution
bread fear to the hearts of many
Euffrage advocates. 1t made the AL
se Paul Suffrage leaders. who had
listed him as one who pledged his
tote ten days ago. highly indignant.
also brought from Farley Chris
ensen the Farmer-Labor candidate
pr the presidency, a rebuke to the
Democrats in general, and Governor
Roberts and Speaker Walker in par
ocular.
Mrs. Carrie Chapman Gait is still
.opeful: she thinks that Tennessee
till ratify. Miss Sue White. leading
he militants, is doubtful
Strong Pressure by Cox.
DAYTON, o., Aug. 11.-Strong
ressure is being put on Governor
1ox by the representatives OF the
tational Woman's party to induce
dm to send member Of his cam
hign committee into Tennessee TO
AXE charge of the Democratic fght
br ratification of the Suffrage
bmendment.
In behalf of the Woman's party,
frs. Abbie Scott Baker, its politicai
manager. asked the governor to senc
Eilbur Marsh or some other equaily
Important member of the campaign
bmmittee to Tennessee. MI, cox
lied to reach Mr.. Marsh. who is IN
lhicago. over the long distance tele-
hone to talk the matter over with
i'm. but was unable to do so. Ihe
batter has been held in abeyance
bltil the governor goes to Columbus
pday. when he will receive some
hrther reports from his present
representatives in Tennessee De1ore
eciding what further action ne VIII
AXE.