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where you come from. And, I'll wager
you were watching to see it your num-
Der got called. Oh, no, lad-a real
Stacker doesn't go where he's so easy to
ind. Come on-everyone take a dish,
and we'll go in and try to give our SOL
der boy an appetite"
Neal didn't answer that until we were
seated at the table. Then, his lips twist
ing with scorn and distaste, he concluded
his confession with words that startled
me:
You called me soldier boy, Jim. Fine
soldier l am! Now listen to me-you
asked il was watching to see If my
number got called. You bet 1 was. And
what do you think l was going to do
II 1t did? I was going to light out
Where they couldn't find me- That's tho
kind of rotten American l am"
Quit that, Neal" Jim's voice com-
manded You're hysterical now. You
want to lash yourself with your own
scorn. You would never have done q
dirty trick like that. Now, why don't
you prove 1t to yourself by not waiting
until you're called 7"-Copyright, 1920.
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WHEN A GIRL MARRIES
A New Serial of Young Married Life
BY Ann LIsIe
CHAPTER LxyT.

CHAPTER LXVI.
"a slackerv' l gasped. "Oh, Neal, Neal
you've broken Father Andrews hearth
Il guess have" said Neal-between
his teeth That's why he doesn't write.
He thinks you're in it, too. He thinks
you've helped me-keep out of this war"
tried to find some words OF com
fort.
'You-always hated bIood-and disfig-
urement. From child you hated scars
lad. Father mustn't blame you. But,
Neal, Neal, darling, you will fight your
self-won't you; you'n go nome and take
whatever punishment there is, and then
afterwards you'll try to do your part?"
1 slipped my arm through my poor
young brothers and folded my hands
across it. Then i turned to face my
soldier husband, whose greatest tragedy
was that he could no longer fight.
wanted my eyes to send him message
pleading that he be gentle In his Judg-
ment Of this lad Of mine whose tragedy
was that he feared to fight. But Jim's
eyes were tender-smiling- 1t al
almost seemed they were triumphant.
Good stOck!' he said quietly. Il
knew you'd stand by the boy--and still
urge him to do the right thing. Well,
lad, are you ready to do the right thingf
It's simple enough after all. You've only
to go down to the local draft board and
report. They'll take care Of the situa-
ton for you. And when you're called in
your district they'll know where to lay
hands on you"
my chops." 1 creditor I could smell
them burning, and the fumes from the
oven could be made to account Tor the
waterlness of my eyes.
Never mind, 1 won't eat much NUT
tered Neal gloomily, dragging himself
back to the actualities and necessities OF
life. and starting to help me carry in
the dinner.
Jim laughed-and in his laughter
there was friendliness and comfort.
"You can eat and be at peace with
yourself, lad" he cried, "for you're not
a Stacker at all"
what do you meant" cried Neal,
wheeling to face Jim. Don't make fun
Of me-"
Il mean just that-you're not slack
er. Don't you realize, boy. that you
never ran away from the draft at all
You merely ran away from yourself
and the slow agony OF waiting for them
to call your class--the expert bank ac-
countants. But II IN your heart OF
hearts you'd been trying to cheat the
draft would you have come straight to
your own sister, Would you have given
your address to your father"
But now Neal turned on Jim In new
terror.
Have I made them a party 10 IT,
Are they going TO get into trouble for
harborlng mef'
no, lad--of course not Weren't you
living here openlyl Did you ever deny
your age or name or your home address,
All our friends know who you are and
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HOROSCOPE
FRIDAY. SEPT. 5.


Three planets aid the ambitions OF
men and women this day according to
astrologers who find Mercury. the Sun
and Saturn all in strongly benefc aspect.
Neptune and Venus are adverse.
Advertising and publicity Of every sort
is well directed, while Mercury is friend
Nv and there is an especially good fore
cast for those who seek appreciation from
the people
Political candidates should make the
best possible use Of the hours OF the
morning when it is probable that pleas
ant impression will be easily made on the
public mind.
There is a sign read MS favorable 10
old leaders, who seek to recover popu-
larlty and power.
RiOting and revolution will prevail In
Central Europe after a winter of supreme
anxiety, It is prognositicated.
There Is to be serious trouble in Portu-
gal and Mars in Sorpio will disturb
northern Africa.
Persons whose birthdate it is have
the augury Of a happy year in which
they win many of their hearts desires.
Children born on this day Will be
steady and persevering. These subjects
Of virgo rise quickly through industry
and faithfulness.--COpy 1920.
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Machine Climbs Curb;
Man Is Cut Severely

George Davis, 20, S651 East Thirty
fourth street, was arrested last night on
the charge Of assault and battery and
speeding, after an automobile he was
driving on Capitol avenue, south Of St,
Clair street, ran against the curb and
over the sidewalk, striking Alfred Peck
am, AZ, 724 North Capitol avenue.
Davis told the police a passing auto
mobile had "sideswiped" his car. forcing
him over the curb.
According TO witnesses, Davis was
travelling at a high rate Of speed and
momentariIy lost control Of the machine.
Peckham. VINO suffered severe cuts
about the face and body, was taken to
his home.
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PUSS IN BOOTS JR.
BY David Cory.

Launcelot arose, and so did Puss. 81
VIII undertake it," said the good knight.
And so will l." cried little Puss Ju-
NOR And l viii go with you both, A."
tald the Blackbird, who was still perched
upon our little travellers shoulder
And then Sir Launcelot got out his
great charger and mounted him. ana
russ climbed up behind, and away they
went on their adventure. And by ana
by they came to the great gloomy castle
OF the wicked lord.
Now" said the Blackbird, q viii
dy up to yonder turret window and look
through the grating. 1t may happen
that the lovely lady is locked in the
turret chamber"
And IS this seemed a good idea TO
Sir LauncelOt, the Black bird spread his
wings, and pretty soon lie aIlghted on
the stone ledge, and then he peeked
through the grating. 1t was so dark in
side that for some time he could see
nothing, but in a little while he heard
sigh, and then a sweet voice said /:
Woe is met who will release me from
my PRISON."
Il viii help you," said the Blackblrd.
ana then he squeezed himself through
the opening between the gra.ings and
hew over TO where the unhappy maiden
sat And when he told her that sir
Launeelot and Puss Junios were outside
and that they were determined to res
cue her, she dried her eyes and said:
"Oh. little Blackbird, tell the noble
Sir Launcelot and the brave puss Tunior
that when I am free I Will light a little
candle in the church for them each
day"
And then she laughed a low, sweet
laugh for she was so happy 20 think
that she would soon be free. And In
the next story you shall hear what
happened after that-Copyright 1920
ITO He Continuedl
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Republican MOdesty

One of the points in the attack of Gov
OF
country did
o platform he not find
telling
his Speaking In Maine
the if he does that
of
has always mentioning
denouncng that
not prase-New York
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Arthur saw Puss Junior he arose and
said:
Welcome, comrade, to our court" For
good King Arthur had often heard about
Puss and how he had befriended many
a poor person and had helpsd the agel
and needy. And as this was what each
knight pledged himself to do they recog-
niZed that Puss was really a knight.
And, anyway, there was one knight
among them who had met Puss before.
and he was none other than the famous
Sir Launcelot, who once had met Puss
In the forest and had taken him upon
bis horse and had had many adventures
with nim.
"Not far from here is a wicked lord"
said King Arthur, "who has made cap
tive a lovely maiden. who will pledge
himself TO rescue herr" And then Sir
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02
Fined for Assaulting
Justice of the Peace

e. c. Mcpherson, automobile salesman
on North Capitol avenue, and a resident
Of RaTenswood, was fined So and costs
by jury late yesterday in the justice
Of peace court Of Squire Louis L. Kiefer,
on charge Of assaulting Charles Han
lein, justice OF the peace of Ravenswood
on the night OF July IS.
Mcpherson denied assauIting Hanlein
but witnesses for the state contended
that Mcpherson not only assaulted the
justice, but threatened to shoot other
citizens Of Rayenswood.
As soou as Judgment was rendered by
the jury Mcpherson at once filed notice
Of an appeal to the criminal court.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02
a M0nERN PARACHUTE.

Q. Could you tell me how large a
modern parachute is, what makes IL
open, and what material is used?
L. C. f.
A. A modern parachute has
surface of go to !, 425 square feet. The
resistance of the air caused by the
weight of a person suddenly dropping
is sufficient to cause the parachute to
tpen. They may also be opened by
mechanical means. Parachutes are usu-
ally made of linen or silk cores, so
cut that when scwed together they form
a portion Of the hemisphere.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02

In the last story we left little Puss
Junior entering Hero Land, with his
friend the Blackbird perched upon his
shoulder and his trusty sword by his
side. And I'm so glad that Puss had
sword and knew how to use it. for I'm
cure all the heroes in Hero Land had
swords
Wen, by and by Puss came to a great
castle, and when he entered he founI
himself In a large room. in The center
If which was 4 Round Table. And sit
ting around the table were many IA
nous knights. 1t was the court Of King
Arthur, you know, and as soon as King
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Making People Happy

sixyhree Sam Glider only
of making people
At the a. Glider professional
the world better place in which
Although his hair
still vaudeville shaking clicking
bones"
sight
has %
His this week at local vaudeville
business of makie7 people happy keeps aasexSa
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02
METAL AID MINERAL.

Q. What is the difference between a
metal and 4 mineral? Why is salt
mineral and pure gold metal? NJ. A.
A The geological survey says that al
metals are minerals, but all minerals afc
rot metals. Minerals are of two kinds.
Minerals are Of two kinds, metallic and
nOn-metalIie. Gold is a metallic mineral
and salt is a nOn-metaIlic mineral
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02
DAVIS PLEDGES
DECENCY
Democratic Candidate for
Prosecutor Outlines
His Policies
More Convictions or Fewer Indictments
More Convictions or Fewer Indictments

ly trying to do his duty by the tax
payers of the county can so order the
affairs of his office as materially TO
reduce the expenses of enforcing Lae
law through this court.
l contend that the record of prosecu-
lions in this court does not Justify so
heavy an outlay.
/ pledge that If am elected prose
cutOr of Marion county there will be
more convictions and fewer indict-
ments in this court.
PAUL G. DAVIS.
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INCREASE OF SHIPPING.

O. How much has the tonnage Of
United States shipping increased since the
beginning of the war? r. f. d.
A. Since 1914. the gross tonnage or
American shipping has increased more
than 500 per cent. United States ton
mage now stands second only to that OF
Great Britain.
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CAUSE OF DEW.

Q. What causes dew? S. 81.
A. Three concurrent sources of dew
are recognized: The condensation of tie
moisture of the atmosphere, the conden-
sation of watery vapOr arising from
the earth, and the moisture exhaled from
Ilants.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02
soLnIERs. INSURANCE.

Q. In case that soldier dies after be-
ing discharged from the service without
having received his SEQ bonus, could this
bonus be applied on his insurance which
had lapsed2 T. II. 2.
A The bureau Of war risk insurance
says that this arrangement may be made
You should address that bureau, Wash
ington, d. G..
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HISTORY OF THE ALMANAC.

Q. Please give me the history of the
almanac? NJ c. o.
A. The history OF almanaes has been
traced back to very early times. II has
been ascertained that Alexandr Ran Greeks
had them, though it is not exactly known
when they appeared in Europe. The old
est existing almanacs in manuscript form
date from the thirteenth and fourteenth
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02
QUESTIONS AND. ANSWERS

What causes dew7 What is the differ
ence between a metal and a mineral
This department of The Times will tell
you. If you have a question to ask, send
it with 2-cent stamp to The Indiana
Daily Times Information Bureau, Fred
erick j. Hnskin, Director, Washington,
d. C. The answer win be sent to you
direct
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02
PORK AND CANCER.

Q. Is 1t true that eating pork makes
people susceptible to cancer? A B.
A. The public health service says that
there is no truth in the statement that
people who never eat pork do not die Of
cancer. This point has been studied re-
peatedly and there is no connection be-
tween the diet and the growth of can
GER
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02

The records of Marion county show
that the expenses OF maintaining the
criminal court for the year 1919 were
sos, rs.
This sum wss three times what it cost
to maintain the circuit court for the
same period and more Than the expenses
Of maintaining four Of The superior
courts.
While the prosecutor does not con-
troll the expenses of the criminal court
he has much to do with creating them.
1 believe that a prosecutor who is real
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02
LIGHT BREAD.

O. When was 1t found that bread
could be made light? {. p. u.
A 1t is impossible to state when the
use of Ieaven or yeast was discovered,
but it was known very early in the his
tory of man, being mentioned in the
Bible Exodus. u ID.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02
HORNETS, NESTS.

Q. What do bees known as hornets
make their nests Of? p. J. G.
A. The bureau of biological survey
says that hornets make their nests from
Its Of wood fibre which they obtain
from old fences and tree barks, chew
ing them up ineo a paper-like substance.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02
GOLD SPANISH TRAIL"

Q. Where is the "old Spanish trail?"
E. L. c.
A. This is the name given to new
highway, connecting Florida with Cali
fornia by way of Alabama, Mississippi,
Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico and Ari-
iona. The proposition is to re-establish
the roads over which early travel passed.
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AN OPEN LETTER
To Buyers of Printing

TNHROUGH no fault of the Employing Printers of
= Indianapolis shops idle.
Without notice and in violation of arbitration con-
tracts the members of Printing Pressmens Union No
II and Press Assistants Union No. 80, HAVE
STRUCK
The between Employing Printers Indianapolis
the Unions expired September
This explicitly provides for arbitration and Cancellation in
adjusting and forth in detail the method procedure
Before expiration the the Unions made demands
for their which the Employers deemed be
and The Employers then desire
proceed Immediately with arbitration proceedings After all effort
Cancellation had proved unavang under date of August 80
1920 the Employers through their scale committee, the
Unions follows;
existing Employing
FILTRATION i proyidad for unde the s d conon and ab
taion clauses of the existing contract"
THE UNIONS ANSWER WAS STRIKE.
The Unions Notwithstanding the fact that
the calls for arbitration and Notwithstanding paragraph
10 of the contract which reads Pending the decision of the Board
of Arbitration there shall be strike lockout and the
shall remain at work.
The strike unlawful wholly unustfed The Employers
have been willing and NOW WILLING to submit all diff
ferences to fair and impartial arbtraonth findings of such
Arbitration Board to date from September LIST.
In order that the business of Indianapolis and elsewhere
general public whose injured by hay
actions of these Unions may be fully informed regarding the sit
and understand the unavoidable delays printing
execution this open letter respectfully submitted by
Employing Printers of Indianapolis
tAdv-risement)
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02

centuries, whereas the earliest printed
almanac was by the astronomer Purbach,
and appeared between the years 1850 and
1851
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02

IT INTERESTING below
whether
his is the cause Of it.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02

THOSE BALL PLAYERS talking strike to have
having learned doubt 1t isn't as easy 10 get snip
building during
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02

GOV GOODRICHs proclamation anything
. stakeholder
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02

coming porcelain because
breaks so easily kind
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02

MR. BARNES much-akedof work, Republication Nineteen
Twenty unlike other read
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02

WILL HAYS always the bet when
comes down to campaign financing.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02

the sporting writer's to let Mr. Dempsey divide
space WithM a days?
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-09-02

THAT COLUMBUS mistaken for a squirrel a
has reason to about it.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-16
County Briefs

BY star Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK. July Is. -
Mrs. Goodman, confined to st.
Peters hospital because of being
brutally assaulted when two colored
men entered her home to rob earlier
in the week, was discharged from the
institution yesterday. Her husband
is expected to be able to leave to-
day.
NEW BRUNSWICK, July 16. -
The following letters of administra
ton were issued in the surrogates
office: To Edwin c. Wheeler of New
Brunswick OF the estate of his aunt,
Rachael ]. ARIZONA, who died May 20,
leaving two brothers, Augustus and
William Jacques. of Highland Park
and Brooklyn respectively. and Betty.
a sister. of Highland Park. The
personal estate is valued at $500.
To Henrietta Penrock, of D~unellen,
on the estate of her husband who
died Nav 27. md is survived by two
lighters and one son. The per-
sonal estate value is $3.50.
NEW BRUNSWICK, July 49,
The will of Anna r. Shienle is be-
ing contested in the orphans court
this morning by the deceased's
granddaughter, Mary s. Golde. who
claims to have been entirely cut of
by her grandmother's will.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-16
Police News

HARRY Muldoon, arrested by Pa
trolman Seaman yesterday, on a
drunk and d~isorderly charge, was
this morning given his choice of
paying a $40 fine or picking po-
tato bugs" at the county ~workhouse
for the next sixty days. He decided
to pay.
Frank Swiss. Of Gadek place. ar
rested by Patrolman William Sci
both for being drunk and disor-
Derby, had an optional sentence
banded out to him also. he having
his choice between paying $40 and
going rel for thirty days. He
too decided to pay.
Patrolman Reager reported that
a crap game was in progress at the
Lehigh Valley round house yester-
day and hat when he attempted to
approach the building he was stop
ped by a railroad Waterman and nox
permitted to go near the place. :
Samuel McCawl. thirty-four. Of 7
lAlbany street. New Brunswick. was
arrested by Traffic Officer Albert
Mcdonald, charged with petty lar
ceny in the theft of a ring from
Mike BensykL of 1901 State street.
and fined IS.
Vincent Derrick, a West Indian.
arrested by Patrolman Michael
Muska for disorderly conduct, was
fined $50. Mrs. Violet Close. In
whose home he was found by the
patrolman. was dismissed with a
r~eprimand.
Samuel Stern and Louis Cohen
two local hucksters. paid fines of
81 each yesterday morning as the
result of their violating the open
market ordinance. Sergeant Niels
J. Tonneson made the charges.
Morris Greenberg, OF 236 Smith
street. paid a $40 fine yesterday
morning for chasing Morris Name
back, of SIS Smith street, u of
the formers store and along the
street.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-16

District Deputy State Chief Hay
maker Henry Axen and staff. COM
posed of Pc Ambo Loft Haymakers,
went to Elizabeth last night where
they installed the new officers OF
Opeechee Loft. OF that city. They
went up by automobile. State Chief
Haymaker James Voorhees, accom-
panied the deputy and stan from
here to the installation.
&C. Arthur Seele, former county
secretary of the Past Councillors As
sociation Of Middlesex county will go
to Manahawkin tonight for the pur-
pose of instituting a past councillors
association in Ocean county. Mr..
Seele, who is known as the father
of past councillors association will
be accompanied by State Council
Warden Robert G. Smith, of New
Brunswick, and Joseph NJ. Thomp-
son. of New Egypt. They will leave
here this afternoon by automobile
and expect to be there in time for
the opening of the meeting.
Three candidates received the
second and third degrees of the or
der at a pow-wow of Pc Ambo Tribe
No. SIS. Improved Order of Red
Men, at the wigwam in Smith street
Past Sachem Henry Anderson, who
was in charge of the degree work,
was later presented with a silk re-
gala, the presentation being made
by Past Sachem Thomas Lucas with
an appropriate address. Sachem
Hans Jensen presided at the pow
WOW for the first time since being
raised up at a recent meeting,
There was a large turnout of mem
bers at this time.
A meeting Of the Junior Club
will be held tonight at the club
rooms in former Palace hall. Ar
engagements for the dance next Sat
urday night, July "a, will be COM
pleted at this time. Other matters
are expected to come up at the
meeting.
Perth Amboy Aerie No. 1856,
Fraternal Order of Eagles, will in
itiate several candidates at the
meeting tonight at Eagle hall.
a regular session of Valhalla
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-16
SOV|ETSS SHOOT
j. s. CITIZEN
"Y" Worker With Polish
Forces Killed by Soviet
Forces-Drive on Poland.

T. The Associated Press.
WARSAW. July 15:-One Amer
lean has been killed and another in
iured in a battle between Poles and
RUSSIAN Bolshe-iki in the region OF
Minsk, according to reports. Alex
ander Ucziwek, of Chicago, ILL.,, an
American Y. NJ. c. A. worker with
The polish army, was shot and kill
ed by a Bolshevik attired in a Polish
uniform, while Captain Merton
Cooper, of Jacksonville, Fla, has
been missing for -four days since
starting an aeroplane reconnais-
sance. v,
Ucziwek came to Francois a x
worker and later was sent to Poiano
with General Haller's forces. He
was loading American supplies to
lbe taken to the rear when killed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-07-16

BY The Associated Press.
BERNIE, July Is. - The RUSSIAN
lBoisheviki offensive at Ukraine mas
come to a standstil according 10
Iadvices, which declare the oun.e
offensive of Ukranian forces Is max
snr The Ukranian army Is
lbeinx backed up by growing forces
of volunteers forming in the rear OF
the bolshevki.
Agree To Occupation.
WARSAW, July is. - Polish
governmental authorities have agreed
with Lfthuania for occupation OF
Wilma by Lithuanian troops and the
step will soon be taken according 10
information.