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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
LABOR FIGHT IS
NOW UNDER WAY
Controversy in Congress Against
Glasses In Railroad Bill

By The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20-Unlon
labor led by officers of the American
Federation of Labor and the railroad
bro otherhoods today had well under
way its fight in congress against
adopting of the re-drastic railroad re-
organization bill.
If defeated in the House and Sem
ate the controversy will be taken di-
rect to President Wilson in the hope
of a veto. The opposition of the union
as shown in the memorials to con-
gress, declaring the re-drastic bill to
be destructive of the employees con-
stitutional privileges and liberties is
based chiefly on the method proposed
for handling wage and labor disputes
The provision for a fixed financial
return to holders of railroad securi-
ties is also attacked.
Principal objection to labor arbi
tration clause is based on the manner
in which the special arbitration board
would be constituted and the manner
of their operation. Union leaders
contend that arbitration boards. In
Guiding the permanent federal board
of nine members might be so compos
ed as to eliminate labor.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
GREAT INTEREST:
FOR WATERWAY
Raritan Deeper Waterway Assn.
Plans Activities
WILL MEET ON MARCH 1ST
Men Prominent In County and
State Take Part In Big
Conference

Interest in the movement to CO.
ordinate the communities on the
Raritan waterways into one strong
organization is being displayed to an
extent that is gratifying. The invi-
tation of Mayor John j. Morrison for
those interested to meet to form the
'Raritan Deeper Waterways Asso-
citation" Is regarded ASA step that
will aid the proposition materially.
Colonel A. G. Gillespie, command
ant of the Raritan Arsenal, express
es his regret at not being able to at
tend because he is being relieved
from duty to go to Washington. In
stating that he will bring the matter
to his successor he says: The move
ment appears to be one of great i'm
portance."
d. G. Chase, president of the
Chamber Of Commerce of South AM
boy, writes that he will attend with
as many of the Board Of Directors as
may be able to come. Charles A.
Bloomfield, the well-known clay man
of Metuchen, writes: "Of course I
approve of the necessity of the i'm
provements contemplated in the
Raritan river and will do all within
my power to help"
Assemblymen Fred w. DeVoe and
G. Raymond Lyons both state they
are obliged to be in Trenton March
LIST and regret they will be unable to
attend the meeting. Both express
their willingness to cooperate in the
movement and to give such aid as
possible.
Charles A Mccormick, treasurer
of johnson and Johnson, a recognized
waterway expert, writes IT am heart
lily in favor Of the formation of the
Raritan Deeper Waterways Associa-
tion and I will do all that I can to
further the purposes for which this
association is organized
c. s. Atkinson, of the Joint harbor
committee. had a conference the other
day with J. Spencer Smith, president
of the Board Of Commerce and Nav
igation. Mr.. Smith displayed marked
interest in the project for a deeper
channel in the Raritan river, showed
a broad grasp of the possibilities In
connection with the development of
the harbor facilities Of nothern New
Jersey, and promised to aid the Rar-
itan project in every way he could.
He also had conference with Colo
mel w. c. Langftt. the district engi-
neer, whose knowledge of the river
and harbor work Is intimate as he
was engaged in 1t before he went
abroad during the war.
Edwin ]. Gleason, secretary to
Commissioner Lewis Nixon. who is
familiar with the Raritan river situa
tion, says, that Mr.. Nixon has hong ia
vored the plan for deeper water in
the Raritan and he Is confident he
will be glad to aid in every way pos
sible. Mr.. Gleason said that the
arduous duties of the commissioner
active part in the Deeper Water
ways Association, but Mayor Morri-
son can be assured of his hearty in
terest.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
FINAL ACTION
On U,S. NOTE
Reply Adheres TO Original Con-
tentiOn on AdriatiC
WILSON'S REPLY PLAIN
Expect Final Agreement Soon
Which Will End Question
Between Great Powers
Bu The Associated Press.

By The Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-The posi-
ton of the American government on
the Adriatic settlement has been made
so plain in President Wilson's reply
to the allied note that administration
officials believe the way to further
argument on the subject virtually has
been closed.
1t was said today however that by
this they did not mean that the door
to further exchanges had been shut.
On the contrary reply to the Presi-
dents communication is anticipated
and a final agreement between the
great powers ending the vexing ques-
ton is expected.
The President throughout the ex-
changes now in progress is understood
to have made it perfectly clear that
the United States cannot accept the
settlement reached by the allied pre-
miers and concurred in by Italy and
which was made the subject matter
month. He also is said to have made
it equally clear that enforcement of
the Adriatic terms of the secret treaty
country entered the war, would be
wholly unacceptable to the United
States.
The Presidents note still is in the
hands of acting Secretary Polk. 1t
probably will be cabled tomorrow.
This later exchange Is not regard
ed as the final chapter in the negotia-
tions. When the reply is put into
diplomatic form it will be sent to
President Wilson for approval before
being coded for transmission.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
BOARD NAMES
vANDENBERCH.
Will Serve Out Term Of Late J.
Edgar Bennett
FIGHT MADE FOR Perth AMB0Y
Understood That He Will Run
for Election This Fall for 3 y
Year Term
FIGHT MADE FOR Perth AMBOY
BIZ star Correspondent.

BV stat Correspondent.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. 2o:-
Following out the preference ex~
pressed by a. majority of the Repub-
licans of this county at their caucus
here Wednesday night, the Board of
Freeholders yesterday appointed
Robert r. Vandenbergh, of Prospect
Plains, to fill out the unexpired year
of former Freeholder j. Edgar Ben
nett's term.
BY the resolution of appointment
presented by Director Of the Board
William s. Dey, which was adopted
by the six Republican members.
Freeholder e. Leon Loblein, the
Democratic member, passing on the
vote, Mr.. Vandenbergh will hold
office under the appointment until
the first Monday in next January. At
the general election next November
he is expected to be the candidate for
reelection for one year to complete
the three-year term of Mr.. Bennett.
While the Republicans of the
board were unanimously in favor of
the appointment when the vote was
taken, it showed marked change
from the opinion expressed earlier in
the day.
County Collector B. William Hilker
and Freeholder Clarence M. Haight
gave in to the will of the majority
after ~aging a fight in favor of the
son of Mr.. Bennett as first choice or
Alderman William Wilson, of Perth
Amboy.
In the event that Mr.. Bennett was
not named. Mr.. Haight and Hilker
were determined to hold out in favor
of the Perth Amboy man, and until
the last moment Freeholder Haight
put forth his best efforts in the in
terests of Perth Amboy.
Mr.. Vandenbergh attended the
meeting yesterday unofficially, but
will probably be sworn in at the
meeting to be held next Thursday.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
Mayor Pr0claimS
Legion Sunday

Whereas, the American Legion
posts in this city. state and nation
will observe American Legion
Sunday, February 22nd, 1920, as
a day on which the American SOL
dier dead will be honored and
Whereas, the French High Com
missioner will award memorial
certificates, signed by Raymond
Poincare, former president of the
French republic to the relatives of
our soldier dead; and
Whereas, this occasion has been
set aside to advance the cause of
Amerieanism,
I, therefore. Frank Dorsey.
mayor of the city of Perth Amboy
do hereby heartily recommend that
American Legion Sunday be OBJ
served in this city, and urge that
all the citizens of this community
Join in the patriotic mass meeting
to be held at the high school audi
torium, Sunday afternoon Febru-
airy 22nd.
FRANK DORSEY,
Mayor.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
AMERICAN, KIDNAPPED BY
MEXICAN BANDITS, IS FREED
Mine superintendent Was Held For
$4,000 ACKNOWLEDGMENT Docs
Not Say il Money Was Paid.

By The A associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 20-Wilson
Welsh Adams, an American mine SUI
perintendent, has been released by
the bandits who kidnapped him for
ransom from tho Providencia mine in
Mexico, and has arrived safely at SAL
tilo. according to a telegram received
today by the American Metal Com
pany Ltd, his employers. The BAN
dts demanded $4,000 ransom, but
the telegram did not say whether the
money had been paid or whether Ad-
ans release was forced by Mexican
government troops known to be in
pursuit Adams wife lived in Los
Angeles
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
Japs Fight Insurgents.

BIZ The Associated Press.
LONDON, Feb. 20-Fighting has
been in progress on the Amur river in
Siberia between isnurgent forces and
Japanese, a Moscow wireless message
states.
White" troops re-enforced the
Japanese, and fierce struggle is rag
ing with the insurgents supported by
Chinese, the dispatch declared.
1t is reported the Bolshevik advices
add, that in the Ussuri region. the ris-
ing of the peasants in favor Of the so-
Wet form of government Is spreading.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
Not Committed to Aid Poland.

By The A8SOcidted Press
LONDON, Feb. 19-Great Britain
is not committed In any way to coma
to the support Of Poland with men.
money and munitions when parts OF
Russia. such as Dvinsk, now occu-
pied by Polish armies. are attacked
by the Bolsheviki. Premier Lloyd
George declared today in answer to y
question.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
Favors Opening Negotiations


PARIS, Feb. 19:-Premier Lloyd
George Is in favor of opening peace
negotiations with Russia through
Maxim Litvinoff Bolsheviki repre-
sentative in Copenhagen. and Is sup
ported by Premier Nitti. of italy, ac.
cording to the Echo d'Paris.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
FIRST GUN
IN TRADE DRIVE
More Hot Shots viii Come With.
in Next Few Days

The first big gun in the "Buy in
Perth Amboy campaign to be carried
on in this city by the Merchants Bu-
reau of the Chamber of Commerce
during the month Of March, was fired
today, with the appearance of a full
page advertisement in the EVENING
NEWS. The feature of the adver-
tisement was the appearance for the
I first time Of the design for the cam
patgn, for which the Chamber of
Commerce held a contest and many
persons about the city submitted
drawings. For the one accepted the
Chamber OF Commerce gave a prize of
$40.
Incorporated in the advertisement
are the names of merchants who
have signed up to take part in the
campaign. The following merchants.
however, signed up after 1t was too
| the list: Barnekov G. Petz, City Mar
ket. Henry Mccullough. w. II. Nc
Cormick & Son, Melbourn and Ritter,
Star Shop Sol Rubenstein. Doyle &,
Cunneen, j. Smerling, Philip Siskind,
P. Joselson e Son. S. Saltman, Max
Gavronsky, l.. M. Graham. and A.
Kramer.
Five cards advertising the campaign
will be placed in all trolley cars en-
tering Perth Amboy. The following
business houses have donated their
advertising space In the cars for this,
purpose: First National Bank, Boyn-
ton Brothers & Company, Nathan ia
cobson. Fraser Brothers. Charles L.
Steuerwald Incorporated, Louis
Briggs.
On Wednesday and Thursday the
Boy Scouts will begin distributing
circulars containing advertisements of
all merchants taking part in the cam
paien throughout the city. These cir
culars will also be distributed in all
the nearby towns.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
Berlin Sees Insurrection

By TIE ASSOcIuted PfeSS.
BERLIN, Feb. 20-Newspapers
here are giving unusual prominence
to dispatches from the United States
bearing on the Wilson-Lansing cpl
sode, and also the attitude Of Presi-
dent Wilson on the Adriatic question.
What little editorial comment there is
attempts to establish the fact that
there is insurrection against Mr.. Will
son at home and abroad.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
MASON EXPLAINS
MUDDY WATER
Says Pumps Were Raced Too
Hard to Maintain Pressure
AIR IN WATER MAINS
Mayor Dorsey May Question
Board Before Signing Haney
Coal Contract

The trouble at the Runyon pump
ing station which has caused the
muddy city water has been remedied,
according to statement made by Su-
perintendent of the Water Depart
ment Samuel j. Mason. Mr.. Mason
explained in detail to the Board of
Water Commissioners at their meet
ing on Wednesday night that the con-
dition had been caused by racing the
pumps at Runyon in order to furnish
the required pressure in this city.
During the cold snap, Mr.. Mason
explained the consumption has been
about one-third more than usual ow-
ing to many of the consumers per-
mitting their water to run in order to
prevent freezing. AS a result of this
increased consumption, he said. the
pumps had to be speeded UP to main
tain the pressure. The pumps,
however, when called upon to work
over their maximum capacity, allow
ed columns of air to rush through the
pipes. These air spaces. Mr.. Mason
explained, running through the large
mains from Runyon to this city. riled
up the sediment in the pipes and as
result there was muddy water.
This continual mixing of air and
water in the pumps was finally
remedied by q slowing down of the
pump and the expulsion OF air, thus
making 1t possible for water only to
pass through the mains. Mr.. Mason
stated that he did not expect any more
trouble of this nature.
Coal Controversy.
Considerable talk over the action of
the Water Board in awarding the
contract for furnishing 10000 tons of
coal to George J. Haney whose bid
was $3.50 higher than that of the John
w. Olsen Company has been prevalent
since Wednesday nights meeting. Be
fore this contract can be awarded,
however, 1t must contain the signature
of Mayor Frank Dorsey and 1t is un-
derstood that he will request the
Water Commissioners to give to him
their reasons for awarding the con-
tract to the high instead of low bid
der The Water Board members, be-
fore awarding the contract on
Wednesday night did not go into COM
mittee session but discussed the bids
in open. The fact that 5000 ton
quick delivery clause was in Haney's
bid together with the fact that the
Board knew from experience the quail
fly of the Shamokin coal offered by
Haney, Were given as their reasons for
giving Haney the contract.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
REAR ADMIRAL PEARY, NOTED
ARCTIC EXPLORER, IS DEAD
Discoverer Of North Pole Dies Today
At His Home in Washington
Illness Was Short
By Tho Associated Press.

By The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON Feb. 20.--Rear Ad-
miral Robert Edwin Peary, retired.
Arctic explorer and discoverer of the
North Pole, died at his home here to-
day from pernicious anemia, from
which he had suffered for several
years Arrangem ents for the funer-
al have not been completed, but he
will be buried with full naval honors.
Admiral Peary submitted to q blood
TRANSMISSION at a hospital here ten
days ago. He was removed to his
home and his condition then was re-
ported as somewhat improved. He
gradually grew weaker and the end
came early today.
DR.. Fl. F. Strine, the admiral's ply
sician. disclosed tho TRANSMISSION was
the thtrty-fifth to which Admiral
Peary had submitted within two years.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
Poland Peace Program About Ready

WARSAW, Feb. 1S.-Poland's
peace program to be submitted TO
the Russian soviet government 10
nearing completion and will be coma
municated to France and England
for approval before being dispatched
to MOSCOW. 1t is expected an answer
viii be sent the BolsheviId by March
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
Arrest Ukran,an Onfcials

BIZ TIC AS8OcFdted Press.
WARSAW, Feb. 19:-Members of
the former Ukranian government
have been arrested by Polish mill
tary authorities who accused former
Premier Mazeppa and others with
political cooperation with the Boil
sheviki. according to a Lemberg dis
patch.
At the same time Ukranian gov
ernment banks lat Kemeniev and Po-
dolsk were taken over by the Poles.
who contend the banks financed pro-
paganda against Poland.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
Let's to Discuss Peace

BY The A Associated Press.
LONDON, Feb. 19.-The Lettish
government has decided to open peace
negotiations with the Russian Bolshe-
wiki. In conjunction, If possible. with
Finland and Lithuania according to
q statement issued at the Lettisl1 le-
cation here.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20

Archangel was for a long period
during the war the main port of en-.
the allies.
With the advent of Bolshevik rule
in Russia. Archangel was maintained
by the allies as a base for contact
with interior Russia, and later as the
supply depot for the forces OF tho
North Russia government establish
ed in opposition to the BolshevilSi.
and for the allied troops. including
Americans. sent in to help protect
the North Russian area from Boil
shevik invasion.
Abandonment of the Archangel
expedition by the allies and associat-
ed powers was determined on last
year as the British, American and
other allied forces were withdrawn
during the summer and fall
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
SWITZERLAND ACTS

Adherence to League of Nations is
Recommended I'm Message
BIZ The Associated Press.
BERNIE, Feb. 9:-Adherence by
Switzerland to the League of Nations
was recommended by the Swiss gov
ernment in a message to parliament
What has been known as the Amer
lean clause" by which Switzerland's
entry to the league would depend on
similar action by the United States
has been abandoned, and If parlia-
ment approves the Recommendation
Switzerland will become a member
at once.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
START AERIAL BASE

Work is Underway on Coast Defense
at New Dorp. S. 1.
By The Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 20-Construc-
tion of an aerial coast defense station
has been begun at New Dorp. s. L., to
serve as @ base for land and sea
plane patrol sea craft. The station
will be equipped with directional
wireless apparatus, to guide patrol;-
ing craft in foggy weather.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
NOTICE

NOTICE
Sol r. Kelsey being no longer con-
nected with Alpern & Co. is now en-.
gagged in the Real Estate and General
Insurance business with offices In the
Rarltan Building, corner Smith street
and Madison Ave. 1323Z-2-EV-Its
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
PROTECT AMERICANS
Orders from Turkish Forces Sa'
Americans in Asia Minor

NIIICTICdIES III If5fat NIEIIOE
ONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. IT
Americans in Asia Minor, especially
In districts where there has been
fighting, have been protected under
orders of commanders of Turkish
Nationalist forces, according to a tel
egram received here from the head
quarters of Mustapha Kemal Pasha
at Angora.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
POSTPONE Housing Meeting

AS the special committee which is
getting plans for the use of the hous-
ing committee of the Chamber of
Commerce Is not ready to report as
yet. the regular meeting of the
housing committee scheduled to be
held tonight has been postponed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20

Feb. 21. Hans p. Rosenvinge, 224
Smith Street. Perth Amboy. N. J.
13236-2-20-1ts
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Middlesex County Championship
Game at the Auditorium Saturday
night. 13237-2-20-2t
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Sale of Aluminium Percolators, $1.9s
at Kelly & McAllnden Co.
13239-2-20-2t$ ..
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FOR RENT-Basement IN private
dwelling on business street: suitable
for shoemaker or similar business
Inquire Evening News. 2-14-6ts
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Remember! BLUE RIBBON BUTTER
Is the Butter that can't be better
Sold by the best dealers.
12656-2-2 9-14-20-27
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ANNOUNCEMENT

DR.. James F.. Hines wishes to an
nounce that he has taken over the den
tai practice of the late DR.. w. D.
Maxwell. and will open his office on
Tuesday Feb. Gath. 1920.
13230-2-20-1t$
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Middlesex County Championship
Game at the Auditorium Saturday
night. 13z3I--2-2O-2t'
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-02-20
REPULSE ARMED RAIDERS
Three Hour Scige in County Kerry,
Ireland, To-day.

TRALEE, County Kerry Tr"'apd
Feb. 19-After three hour seige in
which hand grenades. rifles ana re-
volvers were used. an attack on police
barracks by armed raiders was re-
pulsed here early today. One police
officer was wounded and it is believed
three raiders were struck by bullets.
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Middlesex County Championship
Game at the Auditorium Saturday
night. 13237-2- 90 It =
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Stone Cooking Pots and Mixing
Bowls; large size. S9c at Kelly G. Nc
Alinden Co. 13239-2-2 -20-2ts
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RED" FORCES
TAKE ARCHANCE[
whites" Abandon Town, Says
Moscow Dispatch Today
TROOPS TURN BOLSHEVII
Fighting In Progress on Amur
River in Siberia Between
Japs and Insurgents
BN The Associated Press.

BIZ The Associated Press.
LONDON, Feb. 20:-Bolshevilg
forces captured Archangel on the
White sea, according to a wireless
dispatch from Moscow. The whites
abandoned the town and the troops
turned Bolsheviki, the message de-
clared.
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New Hudson seuan ror nIre. -extor's
Garage i1153-12-l3-Its
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Middlesex County Championship
Game at the Auditorium Saturday
nj ght 13237-2-20-2t'
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Aluminium Percolators, quart size
1913 at Kelly G. McAlinden Co.
13239-2-20-2ts
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Don't Save Pennies and Spend Doll
lars. Protect your health by demand
ng. Blue Ribbon Butter-packed in
anitary cartons. 12655-2-2-7-13-2O-26
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Middlesex County Championship
Game at the Auditorium Saturday
might. I5ZS'--2-zV-Zt'
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Middlesex County Championship
Game at the Auditorium Saturday
night. 13237-2-20-2ts