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Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-05
CALIFORNIA 3RD
IN CAR OWNERS

Radical changes in the comparative
standing of the various states in au-
tomotive registrations for 1919 is
shown in a national tabulation of the
registrations just completed by the Au-
tomobile Club of Southern California in
Los Angeles.
With New York state still leading,
California has jumped from fifth posi-
ton to third, while Ohio maintains its
position as second on the list.
Illinois, it is indicated, slips back
from third position to fifth, and Iowa
stands in its old position at sixth place.
This data is compiled from tele-
graphic reports received during the
past four days from every state in the
Union by the Automobile Club upon
special request, and the complete re-
turns are OF the date of December 26,
only five days from the close of the
year. Any subsequent changes will not
affect the standing of the states.
1t is the most complete and authentic
list of national registrations over Gem
piled, and will become feature of the
Auto Clubs service in its information
bureau, annually, according to Secre-
tary Mitchell.
California, with population eStiihdl-
ed at slightly in excess of 3,OOO,o0O or
only about half that Of New York City
itself, is a close competitor of the EN-
pire state, and bids fair to top the list
next year, according to official opinions
here on account of the sturdy climb OF
automobile ownership on the coast.
In this state it is shown by the latest
reports from Sacramento that the gross
registrations, including everything auto
motive, total ,210. Net automobile
registrations total 900 or an increase
of 141 900 over last year. The net IN
crease last year over the year before
was only 45,057
The total national increase IN auto
mobile registrations has fallen below
that of 1918. The gain this year has
been 97O,455 while that of the previous
year was 1904 ,162.
But the slight decrease is considered
remarkable in view of the fact that pro-
duction was believed, before this Ist
las compiled, to have been curtailed to
a much greater extent.
| California it is shown, leads in the
number of automobile dealers register
ed. topping the list, and exceeding New
York state by 539.
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-05
HUGE BASIN BUILT
FOR COAL STORAGE
(By Associated Press)

PITTSBURG, Jan. 5-Not to be
caught mapping if it's coal supply is
again cut off by disturbances in the
mining industry, the United States
Steel Corporation has under contruc-
tion at Clairto, ear here a huge con-
crete basin which when completed is
to hold 100000 tons Of coal.
Here will be stored a reserve sup
ply for the operation of the by-pro--
duct cos plant, but it was said that
similar, though not as large basns,
were to be established at some OF the
more important steel mills and blast
furnances. -..---
Imperial Valley press., 1920-01-05
GAGE HEIGHTS AT
COLORADO RIVER BRIDGE

The United States Reclamation serv-
ice reports the following mean daily
gage heights in feet and mean dis
charge in second.feet of the Colorado
river at Yuma, Arizona, for the week
ending January ,, 1920.
The Washington times., 1920-01-15
NEWS OF, ROCKVILLE
AND REST OF COUNTY
Lively Session Marks Annual Elec.
ton of Montgomery County Ag-
riculture Association.

ROCKVILLE, Nd, Jan. 15.--
The annual meeting OF the members
of the Montgomery County Agricul-
tural Society, held here yesterday
furnished a big, surprise in that five
members Of the, ,old,board' Of directors
failed OF recollection. :. They were
Charles f. Kirk, Charles syetrs.
and Thomas c. Keys, who were sue
ceeded by A. Dawson Trundle. James
C. Christopher, John w. Henderson,
Frank H Thomas, and Lewis w.
Barnsley. In an efYort to oust Lee
Ofutt, for many years president Of
the society. pMagruder Veirs was
eIecte bat ha was not a member Of
to serve. When the vote was an
nounced. however. Mr.. Offutt rendered
his resignation.
The other directors who were re-
elected were; Perrie Z. Waters,
Charles G. Holland. Clarence L. Gill
pin. Thomas L Fulks, N. ]. Ward.
John b. Diamond. jr. The board will
meet next week for the election of
officers and the selection of the dates
for the annual Rockville fair.
At the annual meeting of the Mont
gomery County Game and Fish Pro-
tective Association. held in the court
mouse mere eNcniHS, the iOi-
lowing officers were chosen: Presi-
dent Geary A. Fisher; vice president,
Charles ]. Lyddane; secretary, j.
Roger Spates; treasurer, w. Frank
Ricketts,. - - -. .-.
A proposition to change that section
of the Statewide game law which
requires hunters to obtain written
permits from owners or tenants Of
lands on which they hunt provoked a
spirited discussion which ended in the
association placing itself on record
as favoring an amendment to the
law making verbal permits sufficient
excepting in cases where property is
posted.
Stockholders of the Western Mary
land Farm Loan Association held the ir
The Washington times., 1920-01-15
D. c. GROCERS DEFY
FA|R'PR|CE F|xERS
Charges Of Proflteerins Denied
At Meeting of
Retailers.

The Retail Grocers' PROTECTIVE AS
sociatIon, at a meeting In the fer-
,etuaI Building Hall last night, as
sailed the fair price committee ana
protested against its hxing or prices
)f retail foodstuffs. Open denance OF
mandates" OF the committee was
,xpressed and denials OF prohteering
n their business were voiced py
members OF the assication.
John G.. Brayshaw, Jr', president OF
he association, in outlining diner
snces between the price regulating
authorities and the retail grocers,
old of Willingness OF dealers to oh
Grye fair prices but declared that
he committee in Bringing dealers be-
ore the grand jury for selling milk
II 10 cents a pint and 20 cents
luart, was praftieing unfair
methods"
II have been informed that milk
$ sold at 10 cents pint and 20
acnts a quart in Baltimore, said Mr..
irayshaw, "and the strict regulations
,'oyerning sale OF milk In Washing
on do not apply there.
1--WE are men and are not to be
inundated by one who draws a sal
Iry from the Government and Is en-
ployed to find fault"
The association defended it's sc-
ton in raising prices, declaring that
the increases IN charges for foodstuffs
only were made when 'necessitated by
larger costs TO them.
George +. Zeh, first vice president,
criticised the fair price committee,
saying that dealers would bitterly
fight action (which would impose un-
fair>restrictions on the retail grocers."
officers were .re-elected for the
year as follows: Mr.. Brayshaw, presi-
dent; Mr.. Zeh, FIRST vice president; w,
w. Benton, second vice president: b.
Z Allison, treasurer, and r 4. Dodge,
sergeant-at.arms. ..
The Washington times., 1920-01-15

Bennett consisting OF the New Fnrk
Herald. the Evening Telegram and the
Paris edition Of the New York Herald.
Mr.. Aunsey will make known In due
time his plans for these newspapers"
For number OF years Frank A..
Munsey owned the Washington Times.
which he sold In 1917. lie also at diff
ferent times owned the New York
News. the Boston Journal. the Phiia-
delphia Times and the New York
Press. which he later merged with the
New York sun. Mr.. Munsey at pres
ent owns the New York sun and IL
understood to retain an interest in
the Baltimore News.
The price paid for the James Cor
don Bennett papers WAS approximate
ly $325O,O0O.
The Washington times., 1920-01-15

Stockholders of the Western Mary
land Farm Loan Association held their
The Washington times., 1920-01-15

annual ThestinF a. KenrznFton Tues
day evening and elected directors as
follows John y. Harsett. Clarence
l. Gilpin. Charles II. Rowdybush.
Charles w. Hughes. and Walter Paw
cett. The directors elected John u.
Hargett, president; Clarence l.. Gil
pin. vice president; Charles II. Row
dybush. secretary-treasurer; Apprais-
ers. John +. Hargett. Clarence l.. GIL
pin, Walter Fawcett,, with Charles w
Hughes. Charles X. Rowdybush and
Herbert Thompson. altsrnAtes,
The Washington times., 1920-01-15
MUSsEY BUYS Ew YORK
r. } And TELEGRAM
Price Paid for Papers Said TO Ap
proximate Three Millions
and a Quarter.

NEW YORK. Jan. 15.-The New
York Herald makes the following an
nouncement this morningi
THE New York Herald has passed
irto the hands OF Frank A. Munsey'
who has purchased all OF the publish
ing interests Of the late James Gordon
The Washington times., 1920-01-15
pie Foods Every Housewife Needs Eve

Rolled Oats loose, extra quality, lb. ...... 7c
Yellow Corn Meal, Il. ,..,... &c
White Corn Meal, lb. :................ &c
California Black-cyed Peas, lb. ......... 1Oc
California Lima Beans, ID. ............1 19c
Webster Strngless Beans, can. ...........11c
The Washington times., 1920-01-15

Ture strictly fresh
creamery Butter. UB-
equsIed for quality and
delicate flavor elsewhere
for anywhere near tkis
price. Second only to
our Holland Belle brand.
The Washington times., 1920-01-15

A meeting OF the worlds program
committee for Montgomery county OF
the Y. w. c. A. was held at the
Country Club here Tuesday after
noon with the chairman. Mrs. James
II. Jones, presiding. Addresses were
delivered by Mrs. Elizabeth stanton
Blatch. Miss Webb. Of New York, and
others.
The Washington times., 1920-01-15

TRADE linton League tonight st lara
New York avenue northwest. The
effectiveness OF the eight-hour law
for women workers in the Dist'ict
will be discussed
The Washington times., 1920-01-15

A license has been issued by the
clerk OF the circuit court here for
the marriage or Miss Mary A. Van
Horn and Laurence ii. Riggles, both
OF Washington.
The Washington times., 1920-01-15

The Rev. p. Rowland Wagner. pas
tor of the Baptist Church, officiated
at the marriage here yesterday after
noon OF Miss Florence M. Mewes. Of
The Washington times., 1920-01-15
10 DISCUSS s.RouR law.

..Dr. ]. 1. Norris. Miss Mary Winsiow
sad Miss Ethel smith will speak at
a meeting of the National Women's
The Washington times., 1920-01-15

Washington and Elmsr T Rssr Of
Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1920-01-15
Pure Lard lb. &c
Compound lb. SOC
CheeseMTHi1Is' Mi1s lb. 4Oc

Pure Strained Honey, reg. 23c glass, for. 18c
Golden Crown Table Syrup, No. l ~ can. 15c
Maryland Spring Spinach, large Csc can. 19c
Ritter's Pure Tomato ketchup, bottle. 15c
Sardines, domestic, in mustard oil, can. Sc
Pearl Hominy, fresh med, lb. ........... &c
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17
GAIN.

Metuchen is now in a position to repeat that
old adage about 1t being an ill wind that blows
nobody any good. AS a direct result of the
robbery that occurred there over the weekend
postal inspectors have declared that the place
Is big enough to have free mail delivery. The
robbery, as bad as it was, is only a temporary
set back. but the establishment of free mail
delivery for the borough will be something per-
manent and cannot help but be gratefully re-
eeived by the people there.
Here is a tip for the borough of Roosevelt.
They want free delivery there too, but thus far
have been unsuccessful in their efforts. What is
needed. It seems, Is a first class post Office rob-
berry to bring the federal postal authorities into
the borough to investigate and once they realize
the size of the place 1t is likely that they will be
as much impressed with the need of free mail
delivery as they were in Metuchen.
Both these places are entitled to free mail de-
livery. In fact. with the rural carriers going out
into the country giving the farmer the benefit of
free mail service. and with the people of the
cities enjoying letter carrier service. the towns
and boroughs are the only sections not fully
taken care of. 1t would not add much to the ex-
pense of Uncle Sam for him to provide free
mail delivery for everybody now that the system
has been so widely extended.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17

stripped OF its crew and operated. steered and
Unanswered entirely by wireless from another
ship.
These remarkable performances suggest some
Of the practical uses to which wireless will be
put in the future. Many of the innovations will
be American. for our wireless men are in the
lead. Their latest exploit is the building of the
worlds biggest and most powerful wireless plant
at Port Jefferson. on Long Island. 1t will open
for business July /. 1921. sending and receiving
1000 words a minute.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17

TetrazzIni. the great italian coloratura
soprano. sings and is heard by wireless tele-
phone on ships of the United States navy. no
matter where they were scattered. Why fuss
with a ouija board when such semi-supernatural
events are crowding into everyday life?
I'VE live in an age of split seconds" says the
annual report of Maj. Gen. George o. Squier,
chief signal officer of the army. Wireless mes
cages may now be transmitted and received
practically between any two points on the sur
face of the earth in a tenth OF a second"
This is amazing progress since the first work.
able wireless apparatus was invented 25 years
ago by the italian genius. Marconi. That was
in 1895. Six years later Marconi sent the first
wireless signal across the Atlantic from Corn
wall to Newfoundland. On that historic occa-
sion he could transmit nothing except repeti-
lions of the letter S. But in another two years
he sent complete messages by night.
The wireless is easily the eighth wonder of
the world as a device of communication alone.
Yet scientists look for more revolutionary in
n~ovations in the wireless Of the future.
For instance, in 1914 Marconi in London
lighted electric lamps with current sent six
miles by wireless. That may have been the
birth of lighting cities and operating machinery
by current sent by wireless from distant sources
IF waterpower.
The Prince OF Monaco has a piano on his
yacht played by wireless by a master musician
ashore.
At the Indiana State Fair, an automobile en-
zine was started every five seconds by wireless
waves sent from a station in indianapolis. five
miles away.
Recently the 1s.0o0-ton battieship Ohio was
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17
SOUTH ANBoY AWAKE.

Hats off to South Amboy. The civic dinner
that took place there last night is only the out
ward indications OF the awakening that ha'
occurred there in the past year or two. Tha'
there are great possibilities for South Amboy in
SIS future development there is no doubt. the
one thing necessary 1t to arouse the people To
these possibilities and get them in a frame OF
mind to take advantage of the city's ideal loea-
ton and wonderful facilities.
Perth and South Amboy ought to grow to-
retber. The twin cities located at the head OF
Raritan bay. a matchless sheet of water stretch
Ing inland from Sandy Hook. are destined to be-
come one of the greatest shipping centers In
the world. New York will always be the
metropolis of the continent; there the business
Of America is bound to center. Not only Is New
York recognized as the financial capital of
America, but since the war 1t has become the
greatest money market OF the world. 1t Is also
the greatest labor market. Everything on this
ride of the Atlantic naturally gravitates toward
New York.
But the port Of New York is already over
crowded. Shipping interests are looking else
where for a convenient place to carry on their
trade. II they can find a location within the
metropolitan area, not tw enty miles from Man
haitian, easily accessible to the open sea, yet free
from the handicaps that New York proper now
suffers, due mainly to the isolated position of
Manhattan island and the crowded condition OF
the waterways Immediately surrounding that
island, It would be ideal.
The Amboys offer this very location. What
the Arthur Kill is TO Perth Amboy today the
intra-state ship canal is going to be to South
Amboy. With the Raritan river running In
between the two places giving both the ad-
vantage of that waterway. there is no holding
back this section IL the people will only arouse
themselves, take a broad view of the situation,
and not be afraid to spend some money on de-
velopment.
South Amboy Is showing the proper spirit.
The dinner last night means much for the flu
ture. With live men at the head of affairs, big
enough to put aside petty jealousies and work
together for the common interests. there will be
no holding back the progress of the city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17
RIPPING RHYMES
BY Walt Mason.
THE EXPENSIVE LUXURY.

My auto keeps me busted, my standoff goes
no more, IN shops where 1 was trusted in
happy days of yore. May, nay exclaims the
grocer, when for some prunes l go; you've
grown too blooming slow, sir, in paying what
you owe. You blow for gas and rubber the
coin you owe for rice, so chase yourself, you
lubber, or else bring in the price" My auto
is a daisy, it fairly burns the soil; but it has
~ ~. balS at honest toll. The old
blue sheep needs shearing. l ought to bale
some hay, but here / am careering forty
versts away. The kitchen should be painted
the roof is gaping wide: but who would get
acquainted with work. when he can ride?
My wife is sorely needing some decent rags
to wear. but I've been pinched for speeding
and have no coin to spare. My auto keeps
me busted, mechanics get my wad: some
bolts must be adjusted, some carbon must be
thawed: she needs an overhauling, which
costs two hundred beans, the while the kids
are bawling for bread and wholesome greens.
Jaw gee" the merchants mutter. when I
would buy some wood. some Goldfish or some
butter. your credit is no good; and once"
they say, embittered. like some bright
twinkling star your credit glowed and gilt
tered-before you owned a car"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17

perature was CO degrees and the
highest eighty-six degrees.
@. How can one secure a domes-
tic servant from the numerous ones
who arrive in America from the old
country?-J. l..
A. The immigration Service
maintains an employment agency.
If a person desires a domestic, an
application should be filed with the
Employment Service of the Immi-
grafton Bureau. Department of La
Dor. Washington, D. c.
Q. When did the expression
"Fifty-four forty or fight" come
into popularity IN. B.
A. "Fifty-four forty or fight" was
the Democratic campaign cry in
1874. 1t was based on a claim to
territory on the Pacific coast ex-
tending north to 81 degrees and for
ty minutes.
@. How many pennies are being
coined at present?-M. G. N.
A. The addition of a tax to many
of the most equable known. For
purchase prices has made necessary
an increased coinage of pennies.
During the fiscal year ending juno
30th, more than 512,500,000 such
coins were minted.
Q. How long have Quakers worn
quaker hats?"-W. A.
A. The plain Quaker hat, with
the broad brim and low crown dates
from the origin of the sect in the
middle of the 18th century. !
Q. Was Madame Petrova ever a
grand opera singer?-P. o. S.
A. Madame Olga Petrova. the
movie star. did not sing grand ops
era, but was a concert hall singer.
@. How many members has the
Y. w. c. A. ?-F. T..
A. The National Board of the
Young Women's Christian Associa-
ton says that the present members
ship of the association is 559.315.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17

money does it cost the country to
keep them ups. c. NJ.
4. The War Department says
that there are SIS such cemeteries.
me appropriation for their care
and maintenance for the fiscal year
1921 is s250.O00.
@. How does the Constitution of
the Brazilian Republic differ from
our own IN. D. X.
A. The Constitution of Brazil was
modelled after hat of the United
States. but differs from it in the
complete autonomy which it leaves
to the individual states.
Q. Can light and heat be trans
mitted through a vacuum?-N. O..
A. The Naval Observatory says
that light al be transmitted
through a vacuum. and That's it is in
this way hat heat energy reaches
the earth from the sun.
Q. What is the most northern
city in which white people live the
year round?-K. D..
A. Upernavik. n town on the
southwestern coast of Greenland is
the town located farthest north, in
which white people reside during
the entire year.
". IN Wndt 10 inc bipie
written, so that the greatest num-
Der of people will be able to read it,
M. N. NJ.
A. The Mandarin version of the
Chinese Bible which has been COM
pleted by the American Bible So
ciety, makes the Book available to
more than 400. 900. 600 people. This
is a greater number that that
reached by any other translation.
The work has occupied twenty-five
years in time, and has cost several
nundred thousand dollars.
@. What kind of climate has
Hawaii?-A. A. c.
A. The climate of Hawaii is n
the last two years the lowest tenn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

Any reader car get the answer to
any question by writing The Perth
Amboy Evening News Information
Bureau. Frederic j. Haskin. Direc-
tor. Washington, D.. c. This offer
applies strictly to information. The
bureau cannot give advice on legal,
medical and financial troubles. 1t
does not attempt to settle domestic
troubles. nor to undertake exhaus-
tive research on any subject. Write
your question plainly and briefly.
Give full name and address and en-
close two cents in stamps for return
postage. All replies are sent direct
TO the inquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17
cold Dear"

We heard that some of the boys in the A. E.
+. made pets out of the critters. and we heard
of one saving an Irishman's life when he stoop-
ed to scratch and a she'll passed over his head.
But what we started to tell you was that A.
Dearcootie lives in Columbus, Ohio and his for
mer sweetheart, Carrie Blakeley, SIS Parsons
avenue. has informed the police that he is miss
ing.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17
OiIcIll

Ut saws here that a Scientist has discovered
a kind of wasp that does not sting" said the
Old Boy, as he looked up from the newspaper
he was reading.
HUH" commented the Crouch. "Ill bet he
had a heap Of fun experimenting before he
found it
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17

Luke McIukc Says
Even if you are a Red-Blooded man you don't
have to use your nose as a signboard to adver-
tise the fact.
Once in q while a wife kicks so much and
nags so much that her husband suspects she
has the Foot and Mouth Disease.
People are sympathetic as a rule. But when
tho hampe Yeller of the neighborhood gets
a cold and can't sing the neighbors hope that
recovery will be slow.
A married mans idea of a Piker is a single
man who is trying to tell his troubles.
Men are just as big towards as women, only
they would rather act brave and suffer than
admit it.
If marriage is a Lottery, why shouldn't Ali
mony be regarded as a Gambling Debt?
After all, most of the Delicate Situations are
really indicate ones.
A girl can always get a mans goat by making
Sleeps eyes at him.
What has become of the o. f. girl who would
iron a handkerchief by pasting it on a mirror?
A business mans idea of an Honored Name is
one that will be honored at the bank.
Men may have descended from monkeys. But
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17
Nun!

She tries to sing, does Mary Mutt,
And we all shed a tear;
She has an ear for music, but
She can't sing with her ear.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17
BITS OF BYPLAY
BY Luke McLuke.
Copyright. 1920. by The Cincinnati Enquirer


A married nan cal sing this song,
This ballad of expense:
Your dollars will not last you long
Unless your wife has sense.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17

IF you would stay young"
Said old Mr.. Kemper.
Just bride your tongue
And rein in your temper
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17
Advice.

Don't worry the poor rattiesnake,
And do not try to battle him.
And you will make a big mistake
II you should try to rattle him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17
We Hone IL Is Contagious!

Dear Luke: | see That $4,000 quarts OF cham
pa gne are coming. to this country for Medicinal
Purposes" What disease do | have to get t.
get champagne? Invalid.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17

The London Daily Mail announces that Amer
lean movie films are corrupting Britain, and
that they represent IAN un-British view in re-
gard to honesty, honor and fair play"
And the Toronto (Canada) Onlooker OBJ
serves: The average American is lean in or
iginality, is superficial and excitable, and is the
victim of a reckless optimism which is appall-
ing. He manufactures literature like soap. We
are inundated with American slush."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-17
Gosh,

A dispatch from Toe. w. Va, informs us that
n Norfolk and Western brakeman named Bass
had his foot injured near Toe.