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New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
n. S. Workers
Ruled by Law
TernledFarce
End Secret Diplomacy and
Espionage; Give Govern
ment Employee Voice
in Departmental Rule
Dangers in Favoritism
characterization of All
Federal Institutions Is
Asked for = latfOr m
To the Editor of The Tribune.

tn the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: 1t is generally admitted that
Governmental institutions are eXas-
peratingly wasteful and inefficient, that
The civil service law has become or
WAS from the beginning mere farce,
neither insuring the reward Of merit
nor sfording protection against arbi-
trarv and autocratc chiefs. But so
Jar no one has suggested the remedy
for this great evil. The evil persists
despite its exposure and despite the
activities OF efficiency committees, .ae
National Federation of Federal En-
nloyees, Civil Service Reform Asso-
e;ation and similar associations of
nrofessional reformers, for the simple
,eason that no evil can be remedied by
those who PROFESSIONALISM or CONNER
calize 1t.
The only remedy for this state of al
fairs will be the characterization Of
every governmental institutions: If we
desire to have an efficient government,
the reward Of merit, security of tenure,
fraternal relations between public
servants and all the other good things
that go Herewith:
ID Let each governmental employee
have voice in the administration of
his institution;
(2) Let the employees Of each insti-
tuition elect their own administrative
officers;
90 Let secret diplomacy within each
institution be eliminated
"a Let all matters of general in
tcrest pc decided by the majority, such
a. the laying down of new rules, pro-
motions. change OF employment and
oiri ict rs t;ye chances.
(5l Let the scientific heads be re-
cruited by the Civil Service Commits
sion from men of acknowledged ability,
whc are capable of creating useful
work for their subordinates .and who
can maintain their authority by su-
perior ability and usefulness, and not
By intimidation, favoritism, espionage
the sowing of mutual fear and distrust
among subordinates, and by driving out
OF the service the self-respecting, in
dependence loving type of employees;
(6) Let no position be filled prior to
OF without An examination;
(7) Let all examinations be real ex-
amnations,
81 Let the distinction between a
ruling and subject class in govern
ment service be wiped out by means of
elections, the initiative, referendum
and recall
OSIAS L. SCHWARZ, A. M.
139 West Eighty-third Street, New
York CITY.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Editors Note

The Editor again directs attention
to the condition Of the contest,
limiting single plank to 100 words.
A plank exceeding that limit will
not be considered. This demand for
concise statement is not unreason-
able. Some of the strongest plat
form planks adopted by conventions
have required less than fifty words
for complete expression.
There is no limit on the number
of planks or letters an Individual
may submit. But of two of equal
merit the shorter will be preferred.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Abolish Clas. Feeling

We strongly deprecate the foster
ing. Of class feeling or prejudice, or
giving, any body of citizens any
special privileges or dictatorship
over any others. Barriers between
classes lead to barricades in streets.
Therefore mans brains, skill, in
dustry and good citizenship should
admit him to any social position or
Office in the gift of the nation
Charles H. Crandall, Stamford, Conn.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Military Training Called
Unnecessary Expense Now

To the Editor of The Tribune:
Sir: We have in America three
million men, whose military training
qualities them to withstand any attack
from foreign country during the
next ten years. Universal military
service for that time would cost
SIS ,00o, 100000 We believe in the re-
duction of our national debt and favor
the use of this money for that pur-
nose T. B.
1S5 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Some Suggested Planks
among Ae mass of suggestions for pla the Republican
platform the folloaOimg

dividual within our borders, so that
from this knowledge there may spring
more loyal allegiance to our ma
tional ideals of democracy. We
therefore pledge aurselves to fur
ther the cause of, American educa-
tion in every feasible manner, and
to eradicate the blight of illiteracy.
Ralph Loiselle.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Encouragement for Aliens

Abundant opportunity and en-
couragement should be given to all
Of foreign birth to learn our Ian
guhge ane! history. Such well-mean-
ing immigrants should receive an
honorable certificate on attaining
full citizenship, and . communities
should make special effort to assist
such aspirants.-Char H. Gran
dali, Stamford, Conn.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Develop Practical inventions

IN the interest Of intensive de-
Neiopment Of national resources and
10 encourage the development OF
practical inventions in the fields of
engineering and science, the Repub-
iican party advocates the introduc-
tion OF institutions financed by the
state to enable such inventions ana
improvements to be developed with.
out direct cost to the inventor and
with the facilities for patent rights
left unimpaired.-J. r. Farley. 383
Ridgefeld Avenue, Bridgeport, Conn.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Conditions of the
Platform Contest

The Tribune invites you to write
planks for Republican platform
and to write letters about planks
proposed by other readers through
its columns.
For the best planks and letters
The Tribune offers these prizes:
For the best plank. .s500.0o
For the second best plank. 25o.00
For each of the eight next
best planka ..... 10000
For the best letter a daily
p~A1O VI 1VsVU
For the best letter In the
whole competition ...... 10000
The Tribune will make up a plat
form of ten planks to be determined
by your votes. The ten issues re-
ceiving the most votes will be the
planks. The ten planks that best
express the chosen issues will be
selected for the prize awards.
Each plank is limited to 100 words.
OF two planks or letters Of equal
merit the shorter will be chosen.
Every plank and letter must bear
the name and address Of the sender,
although nom de plume will be
published if the writer desires.
The contest will close at midnight.
April 80, 1920. Manuscripts will not
be returned.
The judges Of the contest will be
three Of Tho Tribune's editors. They
will base their decisions on sound
thinking and brevity, clearness and
StrenYth Of staferant
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Increase ". S. Bottoms

The Republican party advocates
the enactment of a law to allow 10
per cent rebate on all import duties
on such goods as are carried in ships
owned, of1icered and 25 per cent or
more manned by American citizens.
j, OBJ
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Put Labor Under RuIe

All labor organizations shall be in
corporated and shall be amenable to
the same conditions, rules and regu-
lations as are enjoincd upon all other
corporations which are organized or
maintained for purposes of manufac-
turing, transporting or producing
supplies, materials or products Of
any kind or character.-George B.
Burbank
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Frame Liquor Laws With Care

All sumptuary legislation should
be RENTED to where the trainers of
the constitution placed it-with the
several states-and all laws designed
to control the evils of the liquor
traffic should be so framed as to con-
serve, rather than destroy, vested
rights and the national revenue
A. j. A. Morgan, 1860 Amsterdam
Avenue.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Love of Country Urged

TO the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: The Republican party should
demand the creation Of an American
spirit that is not merely satisfied with
the waving of flags, singing of patriotic
airs, sprtadeagle and the declaim-
ing the Declaration of Independence
but spirit that demands of every
American his greatest. effort and high
est ideal, be it the matter Of cleaning
his sidewalk or jury duty, voting or
office holding. EAST ORANGE
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Keep Government Intact

We condemn attempts on the part
of any one of the three branches of
our government to encroach upon
the constitutional rights of the other
two branches. The most fragrant in
stance Of this has been the attempt
OF the executive branch to dominate
the Legislative branch. The executive
branch was instituted to carry out
legislation, not to dictate It'll. G.
Chase.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Deportation for Unde.irables

We would provide for the naturali-
zation of the foreign born only on
positive proof that they can read and
write the English language, and for
the deportation of all undesirable
foreigners whenever they are proven
such by fair and impartial trial
+. /. Faust, 1896 Honeywell Avenue.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Economy Pledge Required

The Republican party pledges it.
self, if it is returned to power, to
appoint at the very outset of its
administration joint committee of
Senator's and Representatives who
will be. charged with the duty of
working out policy of economy and
Observation-Disclosures.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Conserve National Resource.

We advocate the conservation of
wild life and national resources, and
the education of the people as to the
benefits td be derived by their proper
care. Farmers should be ENCOURAGED
to plant trees on ground unavailable
Tor farm use.-H. G. Hutchinson, 7O3
Riverside Drive.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Education for All

A common language being a funda-
mental basis for n united people, we
believe that the English language,
the language of the Constitution and
the Declaration Of Independence,
should be understood by every in
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
"Americans for America"

To the Editor Of the Tribune.
Sir: Why not pick man who will
say Down with politics--Americans
for Americai" then there will be no
need of petty planks-which have not
amounted to row of pins in the last
two administrations. GEEKEE.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18
Industrial Peace Sought

An industrial relations COM
mittee, new step in calming in
dustrial unrest and in promoting
harmony between capital and labor.
s. S. S.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-18

icy we must elect those who will safe
guard our institutions and stand for a
400 per cent Americanism. C.F.G.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-16
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board of Chosen Freeholders of Mfddlesex
County, n. j.. at their rooms in the County
Record Building. New Brunswick. y. j.. at
$3.50 p. NJ. on Thursday, April 22nd, 1920,
for constructing a reinforced concrete slab
bridge on the Cranbury-South River Turn
pike. near Suits Corner. Cranbury Town
ship. known as Bridge No. 172. according
to the specifications ON file at the offices Of
Alvin b. Fox. County Engineer. IFS Smith
Street, Perth Amboy. N. j., and F.. William
Hilker. New Brunswick, n. j.
Each bid must be accompanied by ascer-
titled check In the amount of 5000. 90 with
out any conditional endorsement and pay
able to the order of F. William HilRer.
County Collector. which check shall be for
feited should the successful bidder fail to
enter into contract and give bond within
ten days from the award of the bid.
The successful bidder will be required 10
execute a surety compsny bond In the full
amount Of the contract price, conditions d
for the faithful performance of the con-
tract.
The Board reserves the right to re5ec,
any or all bids. II In their opinion 1t Il q
the best interest q 1.-the County 30 to do-
ALVIN B. @
County Engines
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-16
FREEHoLDERs. Nor1cE

Sealed proposals will be received by the
c coant o. at e q meeting nsss to be sei "a ON mie Tharse
day. April 22nd. 1920. at ESQ p. M. in the
Ereeheiders, Room. County Record Build
Jersey, for furnishing OF such lumber as
may be found necessary by this Board for
in such places. and In such quantities (net
carload lots) as may be designated by this
Board. In the following sizes. Long Leaf
Yellow Pine and White Oak:
8 in. x sin., in IL. IA and IS #. lengths
respectively
8 in. K in. in II. II and IS It. lengths
5 in. K 10 in. in IL. II and IS It. lengths
2 in: K 8 in. in IL. IA and 1s It. lengths
2 in, K 5 in. in IL. IA and 1s IT, length.
respectively
2 in. K 10 in. in u, IA and Is III. lengths
respectively
Each proposal must be accompanied by a
certified check payable to +. William Hilker.
sum equal to ten per centum of the amount
bid. to insure the execution of the contract
II awarded. On bid being awarded, success
full bidder must enter into contract and
give bond. and falling so to do. his certi6ed
check will be forfeited as iiquidated dam
ages.
Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be re-
turned Immediately after award OF contract.
be returned forthwith. Upon entering into
proper contract and giving proper bond.
Counsel and the Board Of Chosen Freebnidss
ers. and the filing of the same, the check
of-the successful bidder shall be returned 10
him.
Each proposal must be enclosed in a seal
eo envelope Endorsed with name Of bidder
ana directed to the Board of Chosen Free
noiuers OF the County of Middlesex, and
marked Proposal for Lumber"
Ine Board of Chosen Freeholders reserve
the right to reject all bids IL deemed In the
to do. -
By order of the Board of Chosen Free
nOlOeFS OF the County -
-. ]. MuLyiHII.L.
i1oS-ai4-io Clerk.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-16
JAMESBURG CHURCH
AT ANNUAL MEETING
b. Special Correspondent.

BIZ Special Correspondent.
JAMESBURG, April 16-There
was a small attendance at the an
nual congregational meeting of the
Presbyterian church. held in tho
chapel on Tuesday evening. For the
second year in succession, but a lone
woman was present, Mrs. J. f. Mar
ryott. head of the Ladies' Aid Society
of the church activities.
William H. Brooks was elected
chairman and DIR. John l.. Suydam
secretary of the meeting.
the meeting ent on record rs cx-
tending a vote of thanks to the OFF,
Gers and Ladies' Aid Society CT the
church for the great assistance given
during the year. Special credit was
given the treasurer and the members
Of the Ladies' Aid Society who had
made the repairs and refurnished he
church to the amount of $500 and
have but less than $1,000 of this
amount to be met at this time.
John II. Baremore offered The res
olution that the Sunday school de-
partment of the church receive assist
ance from the church funds in 1921
IL this was the wish of the ronyrega-
ton at the next annual meeting.
Howard Van Dyke reported that
through the superintendent, r.. @.
Dawson, that this important. branch
of the church work was sadly neglect
ed. due to the lack OF funds. lie
Thought $3.50 would be a needed sum-.
Hence the recommendation of nelp
by Mr.. Baremore.
The following trustees for three
years were unanimously chosen by
vote: William H. Brooks. DIR. J. L..
Suydam. Salter S. Selover: auditors
for three years were chosen as fol-
lows: John IT. Baremore. Milton I.
Voorhees, f. C.. w, Bogadian.
The printing committee appointed
We're: Milton L. Voorhees,. y. A.
Thompson.
A general discussion of the finances
of the church brought out the press
ing need of an increase to the salary
of the pastor, the Rev. w. J.. b. Ed
gar. Final action was taken and an
increase of 5000 given. making the re-
Enumeration now $4,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-16

Sealed bids and proposals Will be received
on April 10th, 1920. at $50 p. NJ. by the
Council in the Council Chambers at the City
Hall. Perth Amboy, N. j.. for the paving of
Lawrie Street from the eas.eriy terminus
thereof to New Brunswick Avenue. with
Warrenite.
Plans. specifications and proposal sheets
may be examined at the office of Morgan
F. Larson, City Engineer. 175 Smith Street.
Perth Amboy. n. j.. any week day from
$50 A. M. to 500 p. M. Bids must he
made on the proposal form furnished by the
Engineer enclosed in sealed envelopes and
addressed to the Council of Perth Amboy
bearing the name and address OF the bid
der on the outside.
Each bid must be accompanied by cash or
a certified check in the amount of $1,000
payable to the order of the City Treasurer
of Perth Amboy without any conditional
endorsement. The successful bidder viii be
required to furnish a surety company bond
in the amount of the contract price. condi-
toned for the faithful performance of the
work and indemnifying the City Of Perth
Amboy from all proceedings, suits or actions
of any name or description.
The Council reserves the right to reject
any Or all bids. If In their opinion 1T is to
the best interest of the City so to do.
Dated. April s. 1920.
A. F. MUNOZ.
Street Commissioner.
14S12-4-S-13-16.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-16
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

This is to give notice that the subscrtb-
ers Of Caroline County, have obtained from
the Orphans Court of Caroline County. In
Maryland, letters testamentary on the per-
sonal estate of Richard T. Comegys. late Of
warned to exhibit the same to the sub
scribers. with the vouchers thereof legally
authenticated, on or before the twcnty-third
day of October. 1920. or they may other
wise. by law, be excluded from all benefit
of said estate.
Given under our hands this goth day OF
March, 1920.
WARREN A SAINT,
JOHN RICH.
DARIUS COMEGYS,
Executors.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-16
SHOE REPAIRING

THE Shoe Repairing and Shoe
Shining Parlors, best OF work and all
guaranteed at reasonable prices. NJ.
SHOE Repairing. all work guaranteed: also
new shoes of best qualities and standard
makes. S. Goldsmith. 137 Fayette st.
PETER BARBIERI. wholesale, and retail
leather and findings. 1856 State Street,
Perth Amboy. N. J. Phone 1912.
FIRST CLASS Skoe Repairing, best oak
leather used. also new shoes at reasonable
prices. 1. Cherensky, Isl New Brunswick
Ave.
SHOE REPAIRING, workmanship guaran-
teed; best leather used: rs per cent. off
on repair work. L. Gernari. 225 WASH
ington st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-16
BARBER SHOPS

AMERICAN BARBER SHOP. sanitary SER
vice. expert BARRIERS. no waiting; private
shower ba .hs. zoe: hot water always. lis
Smith ST.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-16
DAIRY PRODUCTS


GET THE FL for yourself and babies.
the cieanest and richest milk. order
from your grocer or milk man. Reder
Bros. MIX. best by test.
ROCKVILLE FARM DAIRY. 20s Smith ST..
pure Elgin creamery butler, the best In
town. Strictly fresh white leghorn eggs
received every day.
FARMERS DAIRY. 73 smith. Phone 1913.
Sanitary Store. Eggs. Butter and Cheese
fresh daily; Milk and Cream. Eggs re-
ceived daily from the farm.
MODERN MIL M CREAM 20. delivers
everywhere in town. Feldman Bros,
Phone s31. ass East Ave. ZOE New St.
PERTH AMBOY MILK q CREAM CO. al
ways at your service. Deliveries every
where. Demand our products from your
dealer or grocer.
COURTOS BRO Imported Pure Olive OH,
all kinds Of Cheese and Olives. Deliveries
everywhere. 400 State st. Tel. 1884.
MAJESTIC DELICATEssEN. ready cooked
meats and salads. all home cooking; ca
tering to parties and entertainments q
speciality. 1872 Smith st. Phone 1894.
VALLEY DAIRY, I7s Smith St, next
Crescent THEATRE; direct receivers fresh
eggs and creamery butter daily. right frem
farm; also full line cream cheese.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-16
14s11-4-2-st Dew Fri. 'eo'

IN CHANCERY OF NEW JERSEY
To IRENE PISEN. VERA PISEN, / " heirs,
devisees and personal representatives and
The heirs. devisees and personal repre-
sentatives of WASIL PISEN. deceased.
By virtue of an order of the Court OF
Chancery of New Jersey made on the day
of the date hereof In a cause wherein
Nielsine Lorentzen is complainant and you
are defendants you are required to appear
and answer to the bill of said complainant
on Or before the cath day of May next or
the bill will be taken as comics ed against
you. The said bill is filed to foreelose a
mortgage given by Wasil Plsen to Nielsine
Lorentzen dated October 10, 1917 on lands
in the City of Perth Amboy and County OF
Middlesex on the east side Of Sheridan St.
325 feet south of Market Street
and 20 feet In width front and rear and 100
feet in depth at right angles to Sheridan
Street: and you, Irene Pisen, are made de-
PENDANT because you claim a dover right in
said lands and you, Vera Pisen. her heirs,
devisees and personal representatives and
The heirs, devisees and personal represent
tatives of Wasil Pisen, deceased. are made
defendants because you own said lands or
some part thereof or claim some interest
therein.
Dated, March Esd. 1920.
HAROLD NJ. BEEKMAN,
Collector for Complainant,
175 Smith Street,
Perth Amboy. New Jersey.
1435S-3-26-4t Dew Fri.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-16
TAXI SERVICE, T

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TAXI 1870; Burns Bros: closed cars; SER
vice that Is different.
ELDEST TAXI Service in the city. Phone
46; also motorcycles and accessories. Chris
johnson, 1873 New Brunswick Ave
CALL SNEATH'S Taxi Service, Phone 1925.
taxi and touring cars by hour or trip.
Day or night. 295 Market st.
AMBOY Taxi Service. Phone 1885: by hour
or trip: day and all night service. l46
New Bruins sick Ave. Perth Amboy.
ELLIS BROS. Taxi. Phone 2IsT: cars for
hire by hour or day. Ne also do moving
End trucking. 43o-4s2 High st.
McNALLY BROS. Taxi Service. 36s Oak
st. Phone 220s.
L TAXI 1873: open and closed cars for
hire by the hour or day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-16
PIANOS

c. STEINHAUSER. Pianos tuned and re-
paired. s2s State St.. Perth Amboy. Tel.
i354-M. First class. work.
BRUNTON; Pianos and Player Pianos,
KranIch & Bach. Hardmxa Pianos. Son.
ora Photographs. Columbia Grafonolas.
George Post. Manager. 2of Smith St. Open
Evenings Phone le.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-16
eO5-4-2- ct oew Fri.

Long Branch, n. J., April 1. 1920.
Notice is hereby given that the Annual
Meeting of the Stockholders OF the New
York and Long Branch Railroad Company,
viii be held at the principal Office OF the
Company, in Long Branch. N. j., on Satur-
day. the eighth day of May next, at twelve
o'clock Noon, for the election of DIRECTORS,
and for the transaction of all othef bust
ness that may properly come before the
meeting.
+. r. DICKERSoN.
Secretary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-16
PLUMBING AND HEATING

WILL Install bath and toilet fixtures. heat
your house with -team, hot water, or
pipekss furnace on monthly payments of
$500 per month. F. j. Larkin, 223 Mar
ket st. Tel. 1873.
NJ. contractor. plumbing,
eheerfully furr'shed. s57 Elm ST.. Perth
Amboy. N. j.
DAMGAARD & BUOTE. plumbing, heatin|
and gas fitting; Jobbing promptly ttende co
to; estimates furnished. sos Elm St..
Phone POSI-.
NOTICE.. Koch has moved plumbinE
and heating business from 456 Park Ave.
to ass East Ave. Perth Amboy. N. J. =
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-16

WANTED by woman with child 3 years old,
washing and ironing, . and 3 days week.
e" Care News.
MARRIED Man with good references wishes
position as Waterman. $40 Hartford st.
VIM. Hickey.
EXPERIENCED Typist with knowledge of
stenography wishes position. Address
Typist. Care News.
WOMAN wants to do washing Mondays
and Thursdays. 81 Dckalb ave.
EXPERIENCED Nurse on massaging or
taking care Of patients; hours 3 to 10 A.
NJ ana 10 Z J.. NJ. 765 State st. Phone
lT4S-R. Miss Drbone.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-16
STRING

MANDOLIN, Guitar, tenor banjo sold on
easy terms: up to date music and teach
ing; results guaranteed. +. Rogers. 1S5-A
Smith St. Delepheon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-04-16
BUS LINES

PETE'S L LINE
LEAVES Smith and Water Streets for
Metuchen and New Brunswick. rs and SIS
after the hour; csc direct to New Bruins
wick; 25c return to Metuchen from Perth
Amboy.
BILLS RED U LINE. Perth Amboy.
Nechanicsville ant South Amboy. City
Limits. SC: South Amboy. 1ecs from $50
! A. NJ. until 1I.l5 p. n.
Leaves Stafa end New Brunxwfck Ava and
Woodbridge. 70 after and 10 of the hour.
$40 - n. until 11.1e p. -