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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-07-21
To Raise Passenger Rate

WASHINGTON. July 21.-Rai.-
road executives will ask the Inter
state Commerce Commission to in
crease passenger fares one-half cent
a mile to provide a part of the funds
needed to meet higher wage costs
Passenger fares at three cents a
mile now yield approximately ST.
200, 600, 900 annually. An increase
of half a cent a mile would add
$500, 100000 to this amount.
Another hundred million would
be derived from other sources. A
surtax of half cent a mile on Pull
man travel, it is estimated, would
produce s50.000.000. Higher COM
mutation rates. baggage charges,
higher express rates and other
sources, it is figured, can be made
to produce $50,00O.000 more.
That would leave $500, 100000 to
come from freight rates. and would
mean an increase of approximately
nine per cent. This would be in ad-
dition to the requests for rate in
creases now pending before the In
terstate Commerce Commission.
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DRY DELEGATES
At BIC JUBILEE
Convention at Lincoln, Neb.,
Takes Form of Celebration
of John BarIeycorn's Death


LINCOLN, Neb.. July 21-The
prohibition party opened its thir-
teenth annual convention today pre-
pared to give over much of the three
days of day and night sessions to
iubilation over the downfall of John
Barleycorn. To this end several
celebrations have been arranged
and a dozen or more orators have
prepared speeches felicitating the
party in its fight against liquor and
rondemning the Republican and
Democratic conventions for lack of
definite action on the question.
Indications were that such mat
.ers as nominees and platform
blanks will give way for at least
.wo days for the jubilee.
The opening session found the DEL
sgates facing the situation of being
almost unanimously in favor of Will
liam Jennings Bryan as Presidential
nominee, and yet being divided as
q whether the convention should
name the Nebraskan as its leader
in the fall election.
The Bryan boom which has had
nnumerable ups and downs in the
past forty eight hours, as various
Information was received concern
ng Mr.. Bryan's attitude on the nom-
nation today mad become the fore-
most qustion and nne which many
say will result on floor figths.
Mr.. Bryan's friends here, who
claim to be speaking for him, firmly
reiterate the former statement that
Mr.. Bryan will not run on any ticket
and feels that the party should not
name any candidate, confining its
activities to local campaigns.
Delegates planned to try to have
Bryan nominated unanimously re-
gardless of his own views. A series
IF night conferences resulted and to-
lay there is a definite movement to
prevent Mr.. Bryan's nomination on
The ground that he should not be
placed in an embarrassing position
although delegates against it, de-
elaring they personally favor it If he
will accept 1t. Nominations are
scheduled for Friday.
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CHRISTENSEN IN MOVE :
TO FREE DEBS FROM PRISON

By The Associated Press.
DENVER Col, July 21-Parley P.
Christensen farmer-labor party can
didate for president today tele-
graphed to Senator Harding and
Governor Cox, suggesting that all
JOIN in a demand upon President
Wilson to Immediately release Eu-
gene V. Debs from prison.
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Long Delay at Trenton

~
DIR. Smith when informed by the
EVENING NEWS today of his ap-
pointment as health officer of the
local port said, That's fine" He
made no other statement in relation
to the appointment.
DIR. Smiths name was recon-
mended to the governor some time
ago by Senator Thomas Brown, but
some delay was made in the nam
ing of DIR. Smith as the appointment
had been overlooked, 1t being said
that the governor was of the opin-
ion that it had already gone
through. The Office carries a salary
of $1,000 year, and a $3.50 allow
ance for an assistant. This is the
only health officership In the state.
as Perth Amboy is the only port
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No Orders For Cut Here.

Although information has come out
to the effect that the Pennsylvania
lines are going to lay off 10000 men,
railroad authorities in this city have
not been advised concerning the
matter. AS yet no men have been
cut from the forces. nor have any
orders or word come through re-
garding it.
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By Special Correspondent.
TRENTON, July 21:-Governor
Edwards today announced the ap-
pointment of DIR. John v. Smith to
be health officer for the port of
Perth Amboy, succeeding DIR. John
V. Shull, who term has expired.
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HOT CAMPA|
FOR CONGRESS
MiddIeSex Present Battle
ground of AppIeby and
Herbert in Congress Race
MEET AT WOODBRIDGE
Appleby Finds Some 0pposi-
tion, in County Seat But
Claims Perth Amboy Solid
MEET AT WOODBRIDGE

The outlook for bitter Republi-
can primary fight in the third
district Congressional race is be-
coming more certain as the campaign
of the three aspirants in the contest
Is rapidly progressing. The contest
between F. Frank Appleby. of AS
bury Park, and John w. Herbert.
of Helmetta, for congressional
honors seems to have formed its
battle ground in Middlesex county
and even at this early stage of the
game some hot shots have already
been fired.
Mr.. Appleby has been spending
considerable time in Middlesex
county and from what can be
learned is finding conflicting situa-
tions. Mr.. Herbert's strength Is
shown in some sections, especially
around New Brunswick.
County Treasurer +. William
Hilker, of this city, will likely man.
age Mr.. Herpert's campaign. With
him, 1t is reported, will be found
many other prominent Republican
officeholders and leaders rallying
around the Herbert standard in the
county seat. County Solicitor Fred
Richardson is another who Is sup
porting Mr.. Herbert, from all indi-
cations, as can be said for several
of the Republican freeholders.
On the other hand Perth Amboy
has not warmed up to the Herbert
candidacy as much as Republicans
in the northern part of the county
and for that reason. perhaps. Mr.
Appleby seems to be directing his
campaign from this city.
Both the candidates spoke at
Woodbridge last night.
Meet at Woodbridge
BY Special Correspondent.
WOODBRIDGE, July 21:-A
Harding-Coolidge Club was formed
last night at a meeting in the high
| school here in the presence of .
hundred Republican enthusiasts
The officers elected were G. r
Kruetzberg, president; John I. Nc
Auslan, secretary, and w. L. Har-
ned, treasurer.
CONTINUED on page 81
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Boy scout shoes: Tan rnd Black; sizes
to 10 were quoted at sec pair in yester-
days advertisement of Wedeen's Dept
store The correct prise is sl.4s a pair.
7-21-1ts
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

SPECIAL NOTICE.
The members OF Liberty Council No. IL.
S & n. II L. will meet At Jacobsen's Hall
at 8 o'cl5ek tonight 10 attend the services
of our lare sister Mrs So0eid.
1s0s5-7-21-lt-
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Carpenter WORK ana Jotbing promptly
attended to. Geo. H. Thompson. 81 Lewis
St Phone 1409-W
54T4-s-e5-Wed- Sat tfs
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II your coal or gas range does not bake
or burn will make It or no charge 2.
]. Larl<In, zz3 Market ST. Tel. 1888.
i7e4s-7-s-if Mon. Wed. ard Sat-
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Road Openc.i Toisx

NEW BRUNSWICK. July z1--
The stretch of road along tbs Liz1-
coin Highway from Lake 8tre<<.
Metuchen TO the High BrlaKes. was
repaired yesterday and traffic urer
this section was made uo<sir]r
again this morning. The repair men
are now continuing the work o< r<-
surfaeing road towards New
BrunSf Sc started THIS fnorH<
fng -sridHe Il Is expected
tb 0ad as tar a. the HerazI<1
m.ss III be Completed lat3 14l= A.
ternoon
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Save your fruit trees and bushes by
using Bordeaux Mixture and Slug Shot
W. H. Mccormick & Sons. Inc. SO Smith
st. 1T404-6 2S-tfs
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COAL OPERATORS ARE
GIVEN WARNING TODAY

BY The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, July 21-Bitum-
inous coal operators we're warned
today by J. P. A. Morrell, vice pres
ident of the national coal associa-
tions that their failure to meet the
urgent fuel needs of the country at
this time would mean continuous
government control of the industry.
He urge immediate increased pro-
duction and cooperation with the
interstate commerce commission in
getting coal moved to the northwest,
New England and upper New York.
SMOKERS ECO<<SMIzE
Buy factory seconds diree< from FAC.
tory Porto Rican Cigar Faetor<. sIt
Ridseiey ST. islTs-t-ss~-f'
FOR SALE
COLE ROADSTER
With I Cord tires- Time payments can Be
CENTRAL GARAGE
.sT New Brunswick Ave.
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CENTRAL GARAGE
ssT New Brunswick Ave.
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FOR SAFE

COLE ROADSTER
With Cord tires. Time payments can be
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-23
MEDICAL SOCIETY ELECTS

The 127th annual meeting of the
Windham County Medical Society was
held at the Hotel Hooker, Willimantic,
Thursday of last week. Doctors from
all sections of the county were in at.
tendance.
The guests of honor were DR..
Charles B. Graves of New London,
president of the State Medical Asso-
citation, and DR.. Frederick Bryant of
Worcester.
The annual report was read by the
president, DR.. Joseph A Girouard.
DR.. S. p. Dodd of Danielson was adj
mitted to membership. DIR. Bryant
rave an illustrated lecture on "Radi-
UNI in Cancer"
The election of officers resulted as
follows:
President, DR.. J. M. Perreault of
Danielson; vice-president, DR.. Freder-
ick M. Smith Of Willimantic, and sec
'etary, DIR. R. c. Paine of Thompson;
state delegates, DR.. A. B Marsh of
Hampton and DIR E. F. Perry of Put
nam; counsellor, DR.. F. B. Overlook
Of Pomfret.
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-23
MOOSE BAZAAR NEXT WEEK

Arrangements are well under way
or the Spring Bazaar which is to open
On the 29th of April at Union hall un-
Ter the auspices of the Loyal Order
Of Moose. The bazaar will continue
for six nights. The young ladies who
ire in the sale contest are working
hard for the organization interests
rs well as for the valuable prizes Of
sered and the more votes they,sell the
more it will show their ability to win
With big majority rather than by a
narrow margin. The boys feel a bit
Jealous, so contest is on for them
and they are going after it like like
wires, not to show with how few votes
hey can win but with how many,
which is the right spirit in all contests.
Everything for a grand opening
viii be ready on the 10Th and no one
can afford to overlook the worthy OBJ
'ect and good time. Valuable door
orizes viii be given away each night
There viii be free vaudeville by pro-
fessionals and free dancing each
night with new Innovations. during
The week Tickets are on sale by mem
se~s. For your own convenience buy
now
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-23
WANT TENEMENTS
FOR EMPLOYEES
Grosvenor-Dale Co. Warning
Out Those Not Working For
Corporation
Those Who Came Here Found No
Places Empty

On account of the increased scare
ity of tenements and vacant houses
hereabouts, the Grosvenor-Dale Com
pany. North Grosvenor-Dale, has been
'equesting all holders of tenements of
he company not employed by the
company, to vaeate. Notices over the
signature of Agent John Reardon
have been posted stating that the
homes are needed for employees and
expressing regrets that the action is
necessary. Many of those warned out
nave been residents of the village for
years.
1t IS customary for the large conf
oanies owning factories to provide
aomes for their employees. The same
condition exists in Putnam. People
nave occupied some of the mill tene-
ments here for long time They live
IN the factory houses even after leav-
ing the company's employ because, al
though small, the rent for a tenement
is only few dollars month as COM
pared to from $40 to s25 in other
places. Some of the factory tene-
ments rent from 81 to 50 a month.
The homes are cosey but do not have
the modern eonveniences. When help
is needed in the mills and the tene-
ments are all filed as at present, it
seems only fair to the company that
those not employed in the mill should
vaeate in favor of those who wish to
work for the company This those
warned out realize.
There are some hundred people be-
ing requested to vaeate homes in
North Grosvenor-Dale. They will
have to find other places, but as tene-
ments are scarce all over eastern
Windham county they may be forced
to leave this section or go back into
the country on farms.
Several were in Putnam this week
looking around. but found conditions
here far from encouraging. As fast
SIS it is learned that there is vacant
home. or even when it is heard that
there is about to be vacancy, the
applications at once begin to pour in.
Some solution of the building prob
lem will have to be made, but prob
ably before it is found the price TO
build will have to come down.
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-23
PUTNAM PERSONALS

Miss Mary johnson was in Dorches-
ter, Mass, Thursday, the guest OF
Mrs. Jeanette Freeman.
DR.. E. L. Simpson and DR.. William
B. Oliver attended the dentists con-
vention in New London, Tuesday
Miss Lillian Willard of Ashburn-
ham, Mass, has been the guest OF
friends in Putnam for several days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Foisey, with
their daughter, Mrs. Eugene Reeves,
and children, are to move to Hartford.
They have lived in Putnam many
years.
Mrs. J. Harry Mann returned Sat-
urday from several weeks stay in
New York. Miss Edna, who accom-
panied her, is to remain for more
extended visit.
George +. Shaw went to New Hav.
en- the first of the week to attend q
state meeting of the Royal Arcanum
From there he went to New York or
business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Warner oil
Baltimore have removed their house.
hold goods to Putnam and will make
their home with Mrs. Warmers sister
Miss Myra Bennor, South Main street
1t will be wise if people will ac.
quaint themselves with the new time
table in effect on the New Haven sys-
tenn, Sunday, and also the time for
closing the mails at the Putnam post
office.
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-23

Patriot want ads bring results.
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-23
RESIGN AS INSTRUCTORS

Burt Glover, instructor in the car
pentry department at the Putnam
State Trade school, has resigned. He
left Wednesday for Ware, Mass,
where he has accepted a fine position
with the Cummings Contracting Cor
poration.
Ellsworth G. Patterson, head Of the
electrical department, has also ten
dered his resignation and will leave
soon to accept a position as specifca-
ton engineer for the Western Elec-
trio Company Of New York City.
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-23

This is good time to subscribe tt
The Patriot.
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thayer and
family, Grove street, are to move the
first of May into the house recently
purchased by Mrs. Thayer's brother,
situated at the corner of Fremont and
Pleasant streets.
Mrs. Carrie Proctor motored to
Millers Falls, Mass, Sunday, to see
her daughter and son-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. Franklin Squares. She was ac-
companied by Miss Margaret Sherman
and Frank Bowen.
The state automobile department
has supplied the police department
with cards to be used in reporting lost
number plates of automobiles in the
hopes that they may be restored to
their owners.
The putnam Brand" is the name
of new make of matches that a
large concern has just placed on the
market They are put up in small
pocket size boxes and carry a picture
of Gen. Putnam astride his charger.
Robert Torrey has accepted posi-
ton in the Stafford Springs High
school, where A. b. Handy, formerly
of Putnam, is principal. Mr.. Torrey
is a graduate Of the Putnam High.
He started in his new position Mon
day.
Mr. and Mrs. +. II Gleason. Center
street, entertained over the weekend
Miss Field Of Lowell, Mass, and their
son Frank, who is attending the tex
tile school in Lowell, and their young
er son, Clifford, who is at the Went
worth Institute, Boston.
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-23
Ribs TO PAY IN GOLD
Also Have Platinum and Flax to Ex-
change For Sorely Needed Ma
chinery

The Revel correspondent reports q
conversation with NJ Gukovsky, presi-
dent of the Russian trade delegation,
who said that imports at first would
be paid for in gold and later in wood,
fax and platinum. The Russians
wanted in return medicines, agricul-
tural machines, transport materials,
and paper. The stores of grain avail
able had been exaggerated abroad.
The only large quantities of grain
were in Siberia and the Ukraine and
they could not be exported because of
a complete breakdown of traffic.
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-23
MARRIEs BRookLlNE MAN

Miss HAIL r. Kibbe. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. William Kibbe of Ellington.
was married at the Baptist parsonage
in this city. last Saturday, by Rev. G.
c. 8. MacKay. The bridegroom was
Joseph A. Macvarick, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. B. MacVarick of Brookline.
Mass.
Mrs. MacVarick before her mar
rage was trained nurse and had
lived in Putnam, assisting her aunt,
Mrs Carrie Proctor, at the home of
Mrs. Mary Gardner, South Main
street.
Mr.. MacVarick served overseas in
the SIND regiment. He is an electri-
elan. They will make their home in
Ellington.
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-23

Miss Alice Reed of Thompson, well
known in Putnam, was married at her
home in that town at high noon Tues
day, when she became the bride Of
DIR. Charles H. Maten of Worcester.
An account Of the wedding will be
found under the Thompson news.
Dr. and Mrs. e. L. Simpson are Wis
iting for a few days their daughter
and husband, Mr. and Mrs George
Fine, in New London. Rev. and Mrs.
Boynton Merrill, who have been with
DR. and Mrs. Simpson. are with Mr.
and Mrs. f. w. Seward until the par.
sonage is ready.
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-23
MADE HONORARY PRESIDENT

On account Of feeble health, Mrs
H. O Preston, after fifteen years OF
faithful service, has resigned as presi-
dent Of the Ladies' Aid Society of the
Baptist church. She was presented q
beautiful gift by members Of the so
ciety and as token of their respect
and esteem and in recognition of he
faithful service, they have conferred
upon her the Office Of honorary presi
dent for life. Mrs. c. Law has bee.
elected her successor.
Putnam patriot., 1920-04-23
TO RETURN SOLDIERS BODIES

1t is announced that ii is the policy
Of the War Department to return the
bodies OF our soldier dead to their
homes in this country when relatives
SO request, and this will be done en-
tirely at government expense.
In case where relatives SO desire
bodies will be permanently inferred
in Europe in the suresnes cemetery
near Paris, or in other cemeteries not
yet established. All soldiers bodies
will be reinterred in these permanent
cemeteries by the government at gov
eminent expense, and the governments
will permanently maintain the ceme-
teries.
The Patriots job printing depart
ment is busy turning out first class
work. Come in and ask for quality
printing. We produce it.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-26
HELP PROMISED
TO AUTO CORPS
West End Citizens Approve
Motor Outfit to Aid
District Police.

Enthusiastic support was voted
the newly organized motor corps by
the West End Citizens Association
last night and four members volun-
teered to cooperate with the police
force to prevent traffic violations.
The volunteers were: DR.. II. NJ
Dixon. william P. Herbst, Robert D.
Howell and Issdore May.
All officers were reelected as fol-
lows: President, w. P. Hcrbst; first
vice president. Z. L. Morgan: second
vice president, NJ Eisemann; third
vice president. w. NJ. Dove: secre-
tary. w. r. Nagel; treasurer, NJ
Hahn. DR.. II. N. Dixon and Fred
zulch were elected TO the board OF
managers.
Resolutions were adopted protest
ing against the proposed increase in
rates of public service corporations
OF the District and condemning pres
ent telephone rates as excessive.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-26
Welded FIFTY
YEARS TODAY
Captain R. I. Whiting and
Wife Celebrate Their
Golden Anniversary.

Three generations and more than
$50 friends and relatives attended
the golden wedding celebration OF
Capt. r. T. whiting and his wife.
Mary Z. whiting. Of sos Seventh
street southwest. in the Pythisn
Temple in Seventh street last night
The couple were married in the
District OF Columbia in 1870 snd
have been residents Of Washington
ever since.
Capt. whiting. who is now hale
and hearty despite his 20 years,
still follows his trade Of pattern
maker in the employ OF the Quar-
termaster's Department OF the
United States army.
Mrs. Mary whiting. Sc. is the
proud mother Of four children and
the same number Of grandchildren.
The children are William H, George
H. Joseph o. and James H; the
grand children. Richard. William
Henry and Gertrude Z. Whiting. all
residents Of Washington.
In attendance last night were the
Uniform Rank and Welstesd Lodge
Of the knights OF Pythias Of the
District Of Columbia Capt Whiting
is a member OF both lodges.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-26
ANVILCLANGS
ECHO GHOSTS
Historic Forge Near Sleepy
Hollow Now Visited as
Shrine.

II in the quiet Of these summer
nights ghostly shadows return to
roam the streets OF Hsstings-on-
Hudson, It must be q strange blend
ing OF the old and new that greets
them, according to op4nions current
in New York. Not far from the
Sleepy Hollow country of Washing
ton Irving. the little village nestles
on the terraced slopes OF the river
bank and cherishes for long the his
torical memories which abound on
every side.
And so, in spite OF the fact that
the relation at first seems obscured,
II is not surprising that the famous
Neutral Forge. at which American,
British and Hessian soldiers came TO
have their horses shod. still stands
untouched, although the building
which now houses II is a combined
newspaper office and garage. Time
may have sadly altered the strUc-
ture, but the forge which was con-
sidered neutral ground by the
armies Of the Revolution remains
unchanged.
II you are a motorist Of enough
Importance, the editor of the Hast
ings Press will also write a little
story about you for his paper, which
is published once a week. But at
any rate he will tell you of the his
torical significance OF the place and
the memories OF older days which
surround II. Not that the editor is
one of your hosry oldest inhabi-
tants. On the contrary. he is quite
young, but with an obvious love of
CT Nd - -
And so IL is that where yester-
day shoes for war chargers were
sold, today shoes for automobile
wheels are on the shelves. and the
old shop that used TO ring with
the clang OF the hammer upon anvil
and the jovial shouts OF the ap-
silent but for the throb Of the gsso-
line motor. Neutral Forge is cold.
The owner Of the garage would
consider IL sacrilege TO strsighten
out your differential on so famous
a forge. Today II is but a shrine,
and so IT is carefully guarded.
Neutral Forge is on the road to
Albany, which is labelled Broad
way" and which is but a short.
shady stretch from Yonkers. now
q DuslllnE young city. Neat u luS
building housing the Forge stands
the famous old Ledger House"
where the horses OF the Albany
stsge-cosch were changed before the
first trains tore their Outrageous
speed" OF twelve miles an hour along
the quiet Hudson. At Ledger House
the driver and the hOstlers would
pause for a foaming mug Of ale
49, L.. a
barmaid, while the passengers OF
the coach would cross to the more
fashionable Peter Posts Tavern, on
the other side OF the road. for an
object not greatly different. The
tavern still stands.
Continuing past Neutral Forge
about a mile. you reach Dobbs
Ferry and on the way you pass
Edgar lane. not far from the tav-
ern, whore the American cavalry
ambuscaded the Hessians and drove
them down the ravine into the river
on September Is. 1875.