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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-23
SWitchmen at Hannibal,
Missouri, on "VaCatiOn"

Hannibal, Mo, June 22-Switchz
men working on the second shift in
the yards OF the Chicago. Burlington
& Quincy railroad here refused to
report for duty at 3 o'clock this
afternoon, announcing they would
take Vacation" until the railroad
labor board has acted on their wage
demands.
Officials are working in the yards
and keeping passenger trainA NOV
ing, but freight traffic, they say, is
at a standstill.
The yards of the Missouri. Ran
sas & Texas are not affected.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-23
Hawkeye Official Delegation
Passes Through Omaha on
Way TO Frisco Shouting for
Favorite Son for President.
AGRICULTURE CHIEF IS
SUPPORTER OF M'ADOO
Cabinet Member Declares for
Absolutely Dry Plank in
Platform-Nominee for Gov
ernor at Head of Party.

Bristling with determination to
put over Edwin T. Meredith of
pes Moines, recently appointed Sec
retary of agriculture, as the dark
horse nominee at the democratic
convention in San Francisco next
week, Clyde L. Herring of Des
Moines, democratic nominee for
governor of Iowa, with the officia!
Iowa delegation, stopped in Omaha
at $50 p. m. last night on specia!
Rock Island train en- route to the
coast, ..
Only Mr.. Meredith, Mr.. Herring
and their wives left the train a:
Omaha. the remainder of the dele
CATION keeping to their cars because
OF the short stop i'll the city.
All for Meredith.
You can say for me-" said Mr.
Herring, whom Meredith already
calls governor, that Iowa will
place Ed Meredith on the ticket or
we won't be back from Frisco"
The Iowa delegation is instructed
solid for Meredith. -.
Il ann for an absolutely dry plank
in the democratic platform" said
Mr.. Meredith. when asked why Sc
many delegations from the east were
booming for the "wets," and his
dark, brown eyes flashed something
which was not humor.A
Johnson Is Tied.
"No, Hiram johnson cannot bolt
the republican party now" he an
swered when questioned about the
proposed third party.
They gave him his platform and
he's tied down"
Labor, agriculture and capital will
all be represented in the democratic
platform, Secretary Meredith pre-
dicted, and especially agriculture"
he added with a smile.
Mr.. Meredith declined to concedc
that he is a potential candidate for
the nomination himself. ......
I'm for McAdoo,n he" volunteered.
II feel sure he is sincere in his
statement that he is not candidate
but you know, as we'll as !, that no
American man would refuse the
nomination were it offered him.
said Mr.. Herring. Il
Will Support McAdoo.
"McAdoo has done a great deal
OF public service, apd feel that he
believes he is entitled to sit back
and do little for himself. But, he's
my man." was the Meredith version.
The whistle blew and the train
started out slowly.
Alt aboard, governor" smiled
Mr.. Meredith as he handed Herring
up the step, and then stepped lightly
aboard himself
w. ]. Casey of Knoxville, Farley
Sheldon of Ames and Mr.. Meredith
were the only delegates-at-large who
were on the train. The other dele
gates-at-large are already on the
ground at San Francisco and include
Wilbur Marsh, Dr. J. W. Reynolds
N. F. Reed, w. D. Jameson and
Louis Murphy.
Off for Convention.
Beside the official delegation, the
special train carried over 100 per-
sons bound for the convention, in
cluding newspaper people and secret
service operatives.
The delegates from Iowa comprise
18 men and four women, with the al
ternates dominated by the feminine
politicians. \
John /. Sullivan OF Waterloo. Mrs.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-23
Lincoln Paint Company
Plant DESTROYED by Fire

Lincoln, Neb., June 22.-Fire Of
unknown origin late tonight almost
totally destroyed the local plant .oi
the Western Glass and Paint com
pany. The loss is estimated at over
S250,0OO, believed to be fully covered
by insurance. 49, a,.-. ).
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-23
Mail Plane Wrecked.

Titusville, Pa, June PA Uritea
States mail airplane en- route from
Bellefonte, Pa, to Cleveland was
wrecked eight miles east of here to-
day. The accident occurred when
D. c. Smith, the pilot, was forced
TO land because of engine trouble.
j he aviator was slightly injured
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-23
Yellow Fever in Vera Cruz.

Mexico City, June 22,-Yellow
fever is believed to have broken out
in Vera Cruz. where numerous cases
il huhonic plague were reported rs
Gently. according to newspaper dis
patches received today,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-23
Challenge to "Pusesyfoot.'

Oshkosh, Wis, June 22,-Mayor
A. c. McHenry of Oshkosh issued
a challenge to William E. pussy
iooD Johnson, noted foe OF liquor.
to meet him in debate 'on the sub
ject OF temperance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-23
The Weather
Forecast.

Forecast.
Nebraska: Partly cloudy Wednes.
Gay; warmer in east; Thursday I'm.
settled; cooler in west
Iowa: Fair and warmer Wednes-
day; Thursday unsettled.
u,yr1ry Tnponara<,,rac
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
COMMISSION

With the state senate again in
session today at Trenton due to a
call of Governor Edwards to act on
the appointment of the new State
Highway Commission. an interest
ing feature in the situation is the
attitude the Republican members
of the upper House will take.
With the administration of the
highway department in a badly
muddled condition. with grave
problems confronting the road sys-
tenn and with the state bridge here
demanding immediate considera-
ton. this is no time for squabbling
between two boards. The new COM
mission stands only as a de facto'
body, according to the attorney
general. and has not started TO
function despite the fact that action
is required in several instances.
As the senate stands fifteen Re-
publicans to six Democrats it will
require the votes of the majority
side If the governors appointment
Is to be confirmed. Due to the seri-
of highway matters it would
be wise at this time to end, the con-
troversy and save the state further
inconvenience such as would be
caused by a prolonged legislative
and court fight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
Ripping Rhymes
THE SIMMER RESORT

All the folks I see around, chas-
ing by me day by day, are on sport
and pleasure bound, all they have
to do is play. Trees a graft that
men call toll, and some men are
said to work, one as tiller OF the
soil, one as blacksmith, n as
clerk; 1 have heard of honest sweat.
but 1 know not what 1t is; play is
here the only bet, and the autos
round me whiz. 1 have heard of
girls who stitch through the weary
sweatshop day, but I'm with h
idle rich, and such things seem far
away. Is there trouble anywhere?
Are there ~cupboards bare and lean?
Here one thing is causing care-it's
the dearth Of gasoline. oh, I loaf
upon the beach, when the night
racks rolling brown, and evicted
tenants screech, doubtless, in some
burning town. And 1 see the fogs
ascend, hiding crags and tors and
cairns; and some far-off mothers
bend over sick and wailing BARNS.
Is there trouble on the land? Is
there sorrow on the sea? Such
things don't, you understand, come
within a mile of me. For I'm one
who has the price, and 1 watch the
seabirds reel, drinking near beer off
the ice, eating pie at every meal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
THE DRIFTING MATCH

IL must have been a strange feel
ing the crews of the International
Yacht cup racers had yesterday
afternoon while drifting about off
Sandy Hook waiting for enough
wind TO I'LL the sails so that they
could get back to shore. After
drifting about for over five hours
the regatta committee decided that
sloops to finish within the time
there was not SUFFICIENT wind for the
limit. It must have been a most
depressing sensation when the skip
pers and crews thought of the real
sporting gale that swept the course
Saturday afternoon. 1t was gener-
atty accepted in early reports Satur-
day that the deciding contest was
going to be a thriller with the best
yacht as regards speed and sea-
worthiness declared the winner.
But such was not the case. Either
the sloops were not built to ride a
heavy sea, or they are merely racing
freaks and not the wonderful ships
a. at first expected. It seems
strange that IL Shamrock was able
TO cross the ocean she could weather
any wind encountered Off the New
Jersey coast. At the same time
Eesolute was regarded as a ut rival
for the challenger under any fair
conditions.
Too much wind one day. not
enough the next is the situation, 50
Neptune, after all. holds the fate Of
the contest and is making the most
~eI~phe nonors thrust upon MIN Tor
they dare not defy him when he is
In an ugly mood. That is. Of course,
unless they hold the deciding race
In Woodbridge creek.
The public's idea of a real race
oue that deies all the eIements
5rtzsde OF a heavy storm. without a
.lsse allowance and over a course
tast is long enough 10 test out all
tie different features of the soops.
Yachting enthusiasts love a thrill
Srt the drifting match is not causing
any sensations.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27

cases Of reckless driving and speed
ing should be punishable by more
than a small fine. The use Of one-
way streets during traffic jams
should be encouraged. Cars should
be kept in line while passing
through the city streets for in try
ing to get ahead of "the other fell
low" a high rate of speed is often
reached. It also should be remem-
bered that loot travellers enjoy all
the rights Of the motorist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27

cal candidates and actors should
There is a happy augury for the
men who hold the destiny OF the
nation in their keeping.
A banker and nnancier who has
close relations with q foreign ma
ton viii now come much into pub
lie notice. He will command es-
TEEN and suspicion at the same
time.
Tinanclers are now subject to a
planetary government that seems
to presage supreme tests to their
wisdom and foresight.
There is a prophecy that a prof.
Get of immense scope will engage
the attention and attract the saw
ings of the people.
The aspect of Mercury in square
to Saturn and the Moon in opposi-
ton to Mercury r read as mem
acinr to the Queen of England,
who should safeguard her health.
AS the Prince of Wales has the
sun close to Mercury and Venus
the news that he may soon marry
is to be expected.
Many weddings will mark the
season, although there may
be an increased anxiety over the
cost of living. While certain COM
modities will decrease in price,
food will be very high.
The opening of new lands for
settlement again is prophesied as
likely to bring aobut successful ex-
periments in cooperation.
Persons whose birthdate 1t Is
have the augury of a fortunate
wear. Journeys and removals will
bring about pleasant and profitable
changes.
Children born on this day will
be thoughtful, careful and in ev-
cry way trustworthy, it is fore
gnIJ
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
Luke McLuke Saws

A small boys hands and a big
girls elbows always look az though
they needed washing.
There were more marriages last
June than in any June in history.
Well. there's a These days
a woman "a earn enough to support
a husband in comfort.
The way a woman gets what she
wants from her husband is by telling
him that she wouldn't take it If he
offered 1t to her.
We do not mind telling the truth
once in a while. Women can get
along better without men than men
can without women.
A man may be a blame fool. But
he doesn't have to call in one of the
neighbors to help him fasten his vest
up the back.
as her helplessness. And when we
say woman" we bar the Militant
Stuff.
A man is so ornery that he will
forget all about the Intellectual
Treat he is having with a High
Browed girl and start in ~rubbering
at a Low-Necked girl.
A mans idea of a good thermo-
meter Is one that will register lower
in Winter and higher in Summer
than the n his neighbor owns.
The Hohenzollern outfit has been
busted Ut and a few generations
from now European Princesses will
not have faces like horses.
A woman takes up physical culture
to build up her hips and later on she
takes it up to get rid of her hips.
After a woman has spent five hours
in making up her mind the betting is
that she will go and do something
else.
The first guy that comes along
win do for a husband. But a cir
has to examine forty-nine samples
before she can find a waist thai
suits her.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
TAX REFORM

Many radical changes in the state
taxing system are contained in the
report OF the State Board of Taxa
ton and Assessment as submitted to
Governor Edwards yesterday. De-
claring that public opinion is not
sufficiently aroused to give 20 the
reform plan any momentum in ad-
dition to that which it derives from
it's own merit. the board. however,
advocates the abolition of the per-
sonal property tax and the subsi-
tuition of a tax on income and a tax
on business. 1t also recommends
the following:
The effective control Of local
assessment by supervisory agencies
invested with adequate powers;
The appointment of local assess
ors by the governing bodies. with
tenure and adequate salaries; the
present assessors to continue in
office;
The lands exempted from taxa
ton to be materially restricted in
area.
Pointing out that the income tax
has worked out satisfactorily in a
number Of states, The board sug-
gests that it might be well to mako
the first step in New Jersey by sub
shutting a small tax on incomes for
the Ia on intangible property and
then restricting the tax on tangibles
to such personal property as might
be readily classified for the purpose
of taxation.
The board raises an important
point in declaring that better
methods OF assessing taxes have
mo- yet become one of the burning
issues of political campaigns"
While this is true as far as the prev
ious campaigns are concerned there
is no doubt that taxation, national.
state and municipal, so high at the
present time, will influence a large
number of votes at the fall election.
There is a demand for tax reform
and both parties have pledged 4
general reduction. But the idea OF
a state income tax and a tax on
business is not likely to be used as
a vote-getter in New Jersey. The
national tax on incomes and bust
ness is a sore spot and there is little
chance that a move in that direc-
ton would prove popular in New
Jersey.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
MOTOR ACCIDENTS

The appalling number of deaths
resulting from reckless and fast
driving as well as the c~arelessness
Of pedestrians is receiving deep
consideration in New York. Phila-
delphia and other large cities. In
most cases It has been shown that
speeding has been the cause of
many fatalities. while reckless and
inexperienced drivers figure in a
majority Of the rest of the cases.
Both sides. that of the automobile
driver and OF the pedestrian, are
being advanced in New York in let
tsrs to the different newspapers. In
many cases each blames the other.
The walker condemns the autoist
for going too fast and the car driver
ONE back with the claim that if
people would cease to cross the
streets except at intersections fewer
accidents would occur.
Proper police protection is an
important factor in cutting down
the number OF accidents. The serv-
ice rendered by the department
here has shown that, as few acct
dents have occurred within the city
limits this yea Regarding chill
dren, whose playing in the streets
adds to the discomfort Of the motor
car driver, Fairgrounds have done
much to alleviate that practice.
While the recreation centers have
not been developed here as much
as they should be. they have done
Glib to provide healthy exercise
the children. thus keeping them
cut OF the cutters and streets The
Boy Scout movement has also done
its share in showing the boys how
70 take care of themselves and
others.
Crossing zigzag across the streets
b. pedestrians should be deemed ar
oaenss By the police authoritis,
tazf a. : reckless driving. seriou.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
Fire Alarm Boxes

a5-smith Street and Central r. r.
26-Market and First Streets.
27-Madison Avenue and Paterson st.
28-High and Lewis Streets
35-Smith and High Streets.
36-New Brunswick Ave. and New st.
37-Smith and State Streets.
42-Atlantic Terra Gotta Works.
43-Buckine nam Ave. and Hartford st.
45-Commerce and Front Streets.
estate and Washington Streets.
47-High and Washington Streets.
54-State and Buckingham Ave.
55-Parker st. and Pulaski Ave.
6-Hall Ave. n Charles st.
57-State and Wayne Streets.
5S-Near United Lead Works.
59-Manrer.
62-Washlngton and First Streets.
3-New Brunswick Ave. and Elm Street.
s4-smith Street and Watson Ave.
65-Commerce and State Streets.
72-Front and Smith Streeta
73-Water and Gordon Streets
74-Kearny Ave. and Gordon Street.
S1-Brace and Hanson Avenues.
32-Smith and Herbert Streets.
STANDBY Ave. and Washington st.
s4-Lehigh Ave. and Stanford Street.
s5-Near City Hospital.
S7-Amboy and Hall Avenues.
86-Clevelapd and Brace Avenues.
92-Amboy Ave. and Inslee Street.
93-Lawrence and Francis Streets.
94-Neville and tombstone Streets.
23-Rsritan Copper Works.
24-Market and Sheridan Streets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
APOLOGIES To Tom Moore.

IT'S the last beer in the barrel
Left gurgling alone.
All its friends and companions :
Are licked up and gone,
No beer of it's kindred,
No lager is nigh,
To reflect back its sparkle
Since the land has gone dry.
I'll not leave thee. thou lone one.
To pine in the keg,
Since thy friends have departed,
I'll drain the last dreg.
Oh, oon may I follow,
'Tis better to die!
Oh. who cares to live
In a land that is dry!
-Epie Kay.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
Federal Building An Eagles Nest.

DENVER.-There are more eagles
on the Denver federal building than
on my other federal building in the
world. Assistant Custodian Ralph b.
Dergance hasn't finished his census
yet, but he's sure there's more than
1000 robins of freedom" roosting in
put -of-the-way corners OF the struct-
ure There's on every door
knob and they're carved on almost
every brick" brags he.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27

would you please help a poor
man who was ruined by prohibition!
begged the Mendicant.
Were you a saloon Keeper asked
the Prosperous Man. as he hshed for
some change.
mo. sir" replied the Mendicant.
aWere O a brewer?" asked the
Prosperous Man.
mo. SIR" replied the Mendicant,
IT was a pretzel manufacturer"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
In Prohibition There Is strene

In Prohibition There Is Strength.
Prohibition has been a grand
thing for my husband" said Mrs.
Swigger. HE used TO be weak, but
since the country went dry he has
become as strong as an OK. He had
a barrel of whiskey in the cellar
when prohibition went into effect,
and he couldn't even bulge the
barrel to get it over into a corne
He had to get two men to help HIM
do it. And to show you how strong
prohibition has made him. the other
day / wanted that barrel of whiskey
moved into another part of the cellar.
And, do you know. he just picked it
up and carried it without a bit of
trouble"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
The Middle Class.

Just what is the Middle Class" or
better. who are the Middle CLASP
One man says they are those who
pay the piper, but do not call the
tune.
Another man a y the Middle Glass
are the educated poor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
Is That So!

(Hastings, Neb., Tribune.)
After a woman has passed the age
of 40 you can't convince her that the
good die young.-Luke McLuke.
Nope. But you car convince her
that the old dye, too.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27

Germany has agreed to supply
the allies with two million tons OF
coal monthly. Just another note to
be renewed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27

do you know that you look a
whole lot better without glaSses?"
said Smith.
II know it," replied Jones. 81
look better without them, but / see
better with them"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27

The back to the farm movement
would be a great success If an who
urge it would do it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
Daily Horoscope
The stars incline. but do not con-
pei"
WadnasdnE InnI- 90 annn

WcuHC5uHFf July 20 IOZO.
Copyright. 1920, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
Good stars dominate this day, ac-
cording to ~astrology. While IRA
nus. Mercury. Jupiter and Saturn
are all in benehc aspect, Jupiter
alone is adverse.
Stimulating influences will be
felt during this conhguration MAX
ing for confidence and increased ac-
tiyity.
Uranus is in a place supposed to
make the mental condition serene
and undisturbed in any circum-
stances. Strength and foresight
are to be impaired by this rule OF
the planet.
Mercury gives great promise to
all who depend on publicity or ad-
vertising. Thus merchants politf-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27

| think I'll move to Zanzibar,
Where all the naked people are;
/ could dress cheaply, goodness
knows,
A gee string is a suit of clothes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27

"You can't judge a man by his
clothes" observed the old Fogy.
That's right" agreed the Crouch.
Lots of poorly dressed men are not
millionaires."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
Oh, JOY!

There was an old fellow in Client,
Who lived out in the woods In 9
thent.
Said he: There's nc style
To my small domicile,
But l don't pay a darn chent Of
rhent."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27

Poor Otto Hell would seldom cuss.
But his name brought him shame:
To speak his name would start a fuss,
For 20. He'll" was his name.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
Ladies Take Notice!

The New Home of the High
Speed Gray Hair Remedy at
Miss Peterson's Hair Dressing
Parlor
IT'S SMITH STREET
Raritan Bldg. Tel. 1912
INSTRUCTIONS FREE
With Every Sale
Special Dept. for Children's
Hair Cutting Will be Open
About Aug. 1, 1920.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
Our Daily Special

Keep Your Mouth Shut And Other
People Will Have To Agree With
You.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
Bits ofBy-PLay

BY LUKE McLUKE.
1890. by The Cincinnati
Enquirer.
/. Bless His Heart!
1 like Dan Divvs,
He's very nice;
He never gives
His friends advice.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27
NnffGf

We have paired Miss Osa Penny,
of Dayton, Ohio. with Miss Wilma
Penny, of Springfield, Ohio.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27

Never put off until tomorrow
what can be done today" 1t may
cost you about 81 more.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27

Hail Raises Cain And Spells Corn
JAMESTOWN. Pa. - Hail that
fell knee-deep here. cut a swath q
mile and a half wide. shipped on
corn at the ground and ground wheat
stands to pulp.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27

How can they preserve the peace
when sugar is 50 scarce?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-27

]. +. NJ. tells us that any girl
knows that It isn't the menu you
eat that makes a dinner enjoyable;
it is the e. eat with.
Names Is Names.
Queen King, of st. Louis, Mo-.
wants to know If she can get into
the poker game in the Club.
Bisbee daily review., 1920-07-24
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