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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
Negro Safe in Prison.

LEXINGTON, KY. Feb 11-Wil-
liam Lockett, convicted murderer of
ten year old Geneva Hardman. was
safe today in Eddyville prison. where
he Is to pay the death penalty for
his crime March II. Five hundred
troops were held today in Lexington,
which remains under martial law. In
view of the fact that there appears
to be no further need for the pres
ence of soldiers. it is believed the or
der would be revoked today and the
troops returned to Camp Taylor
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
B0ARDOF HEALTH
ACTS ON WATER
Dirty Condition Of Supply Is TAX
en- Up in Letter
ASKS FOR AN EXPLANATION
Nurse Resigns and New One is
Appointed at Last Nights
Board Meeting

A discussion of the dirty condition
OF the city water, the resignation of
nurse, the appointing of a new one,
granting a permit for the selling of
nsh from car and plum bing matters
were the principal items acted upon
by the Board of Health at a short
meeting last night.
Following a discussion concerning
the condition Of the city water a few
DAYS ago, the secretary was instructed
10 communicate with the Water de-
partment asking for an explanation of
the dirty condition of the water and
what course the department is taking
SO ma 1t will no occur again.
The resignation of Miss Agnes
nielsen nurse employed by the de-
partment, was received and accented
The board then appointed Miss Helen
=. Welker to fill the vacancy. Miss
Welker serves for three months on
probation.
The board granted a special permit
TO Martin George and Edward Murat
allowing them to bring fish to this
city in freight carload lots, and to
retail the fish from the car The
hsh must be passed upon by board
Inspector before it can be offered for
sale.
request was received from
Woodbridge that the master plumb
ers of that place be allowed to come
to Perth Amboy to work without
having to file the necessary bond.
The board refused this request until
Woodbridge adopts a plumbing code
equal to or better than the one in this
city.
A request was received from the
women employees of the department
asking for a twenty-five per cent. in
crease in salary. The matter was
referred to the finance committee.
The secretary's report showed a
total of $44775 received during the
month of January.
The board granted two ice cream
licenses, two fish licenses. five milk
and one barber license. Eleven final
plumbing certificates were granted.
Ninety-Eight Influenza Cases.
The health officers report shows
that during the month of January
there were reported ninety-eigh
reported in December. This makes
total of ninety-nine influenza cases
for the past two months. 1t was
the opinion of some that the "fu'
epidemic is about over, but that for
the next few weeks would see an
increase in the pneumonia cases.
During the month of January there
were a total of twelve diphtheria
cases; thirteen scarlet fever; seven
tuberculosis cases; six cases of mea-
sles; two of whooping cough; four
pneum onia; three chickenpox and one
mumps.
During the months there were no
deaths from diphtheria or scarlet fe-
yer. although there were five from
pneum onia, four from tuberculosis
and one from influenza. There were
nine deaths of persons under one year
of age. The total number of deaths
for the month was thirty nine
The isolation hospital was open for
the whole month. The total number
of patients on January 81 was eight
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
FALSE ALARM OF FIRE
Ffremen Experience Great Trouble
In Getting to False Call Here.

A false alarm turned in from hoy
No.p62 at Park avenue and Washing
ton street shortly after midnight, cali
ed the firemen out for the first time
since the blizzard of last week. The
protection Hook and Ladder Com
pany's sleigh apparatus was used for
the first time.
When the firemen arrived on the
fcene. the party who pulled the alarm
was not in sight The Mcclellan En-
g1ne Company automobile apparatus
was stuck In attempting to reach the
scene, the Lincoln's wagon and the
Protection sleigh reaching the scene
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
YACHT RACE JULY is
Upton Challenger to Meet America s
Defending Yacht This Summer.

By The A sS0cidted Press
LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE first race
for Americas cup in the international
regatta between Sir Thomas Lipton's S
challenging yacht Shamrock " and
the New York Yacht Clubs unnamed
defender will be sailed on Thursday,
July 15, according to an announce
ment made here today by the Royal
Ulster Yacht Club of which Sir Thomas
is a member.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
ROBERT JOHNSON
ENVOY To ROME
New Ambassador is Author and
Editor, Of New York
Bu The Assoolated Press.

BD The Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11-Robert
Underwood Johnson. of New York,
author and editor and one Of the
founders of the League of Enforce
Peace. has been selected by President
Wilson as ambassador to Rome, to
succeed Thomas Nelson Page, Of Vir-
ginia, who resigned several months
ago. The President is expecte: to
send the nomination to the senate
within few days.
Mr.. Johnson was originator of the
memorial to Keats & Shelley in
Rome. originator and chairman of the
American Poets Ambulance in italy
in 1917. and author of italian Rhap-
sody and other poems of Italy pub
llshed in 1917. He was decorated by
the Italian government in 1895 and
was made Cavalreirie, of the Crown
Of Italy.
Mr.. johnson was born in Washing
ton sixty-seven years ago and was ed
itor of the Century Magazine from
November, 1909. to May, 1913. He in
duced General Grant to write his
memoirs and set on foot the move
ment which resulted in the creation
of the Yosemite National Park.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
Hear Ex-Goyernor's Testimouv

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. Feb. IL
When federal district court opened
today there was possibility that
Chase S. Osborn would be recalled
for cross examination in the New
berry election conspiracy trial The
former governors testimony con-
sumed a large part of yesterdays
session and attorneys for defense de-
ferred cross examination until they
could have time to communicate with
two defendants mentioned by the
witnesses, absent on account of ILL
ness.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
FOUND NOT GUILTY
Old Bridge Man is Freed on Tire
Stealing CHARGE

Stealing Charge
NEW BRUNSWICK, Feb. III
Norman Hillyer was found not guilty
by a jury yesterday afternoon of a
charge of receiving stolen goods at
Old Bridge. The defendant and. two
brothers were on the stand and tes-
titled to purchasing tires off Flrede-
rick Kramer, but stated they did not
know they were stolen. They further
stated that Kramer sold tires for his
brother-i in law. Charles Becker, and
this is the reason why the people
from Old Bridge purchased the tires
the last time.
1t is not known when the other
defendants in the case will be heard.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
Gifwcinnati ComnIetcs census.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l1-Cincin-
natl was the first city to complete its
fourteenth decennial census enumera-
tion, it was announced today. The
last portfolio was turned in Febru-
ary 8, but it probably will be two
weeks before the census is checked
and the final total announced.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
Announcement Confirms Report.
u Ihe A 81 ni.fnted Paeea

OV hdoOttITFu fgBSS.
NEW YORK. Feb. 1.-THE an
nouncement from the Royal Ulster
Yacht Club that the first race for the
American cup would be he'd on July
IS, confirmed unofficial reports which
have been current here and abroad
for the past few weeks. Sir Thomas
was quoted in a London report early
in January as having fixed upon that
date.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
MENTION ABSENCE OF U. S.
At COUNCIL SESSION TODAY
absence of U. s. at Meeting Bars SYM
metry of Original Plan," Says Arthur
j. Balfour
Pa

81 The Associated Press.
LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE council OF
the League of Nations formally open
ed its meeting here at noon today.
Arthur ]. Balfour, representing Great
Britain assumed the chair on the sug-
gestdon of Leon Bourgeois, represen-
tative of France.
In his speech Of welcome to the
delegates Mr.. Balfour said there was
only one blot on the meetin, and that
was that there were. eight nations
represented instead of nine. He said
that it was not desirable to touch on
the absence of the United States, but
he referred to 1t as marring the SYM
metry of the original plan of the
League.
M. Bourgeois in reply, added a word
of regret that the nations represented
were only eight in number.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
Italians Sail to Dalmatian Ports.

UU 7 HH A@SUCFUtSU ffeSS.
TRIESTE. Feb. 1.-Two regiments
of Italian soldiers, accompanied by
several batteries of light artillery,
sailed from here for Dalmatian ports.
Their transports were conveyed by a
fiotilla of destroyers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
BOLSHEVIK ARMY NOW IN
FULL CONTROL OF ODESSA
Ten Thousand Refugees on Ships
Awaiting Escape from the
Captured City.

BIZ The associated Press.
CONSTANTINOPLE, Feb. 8 (Delay
ed)-The latest information receiv-
ed here from Odessa says that the
Bolshevik army is now in control of
the city Ten thousand refugees are
on ships in the harbor awaiting es-
cape. Russian officers and other ret
ugees are marching in small bands TO
Tirastol, seventy-three miles north
west of Odessa on the Roumanian
border.
The British. battleship Ajax. three
British destroyers and a French gun
boat are standing by. The British
cruiser Ceres is towing a steamer
loaded with refugees to Varna. Bull
garia, and the American destroyer
b ddle is en- route to Constanza with
refugees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
Gets From S to 10 Years.

By The Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 11,-Five to ten
years in states prison was the SEN
tence imposed in the supreme court
today on Benjamin Gitlow, former
Bronx assemblyman who was convict
ed of violating the state criminal
statute. The charges were
preferred as the result of articles ad-
vocating the overthrow of the govern
ment by force which were published
in the Revolutionary Age" of which
Gitlow was business manager.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
MERCHANTS TO MEET
To Plan Drive for Buying In Peril
Amboy' to be Started Soon.

Amboy' to be Started Soon.
A meeting of the merchants who are
to take part in the Chamber of Com
merce. Buy in Perth Amboy" cam
palgn Will be held tonight from to
O CLOCK in the Elks Cub. Different
plans Were worked out by the mer-
chants today for cooperation on all
advertising.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11

Danish FesteiavnsbOller! for sale on
Feb. IA, is. 16. Hans P. Rosenyinge.
224 Smith Street, Perth Amboy. N. j.
12929-2-11-3t*
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11

Don't forget A, S. & r. A. A. Big
Dance, Palace Hall, Wednesday Even
ing, February IL. 128S1-2-10-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11

When You Want The Best. Ask your
grocer for gold en-, delicious BLUE RIB
BON, BUTTER in sanitary cartoons.
1870 2-5a11-1S-14
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
TO ACT ON HOUSING
City Officials Invited to Meeting will
Committee Friday night,

Mayor Frank Dorsey, the Board of
Aldermen and officers of the Building
Trades Association have been invited
to meet with the Housing Committee
of the Chamber of Commerce on Fri
day night to consider plans for re-
lieving the housing conditions in this
city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
HONOR EDIsoN's BIRTHDAY
Famous Inventor is 73 Years Old and
Orange Celebrates

ORANGE, Feb. 11:-Municipal
buildings, places of business and
private homes here were decorated
with flags and bunting today in honor
of the seventy-third birthday Of
Thomas A. Edison. Mayor William
A. Lord in a public proclamation
attended to Mr.. Edison the city's
congratulations
The Edison Pioneers an organiza-
ton of men associated with the in
ventor since 1885, rendered him a
luncheon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
Turkey Fer President Causes Fine.
,lIt Y'bo A

COLUMBIA. s. c., Feb lin
sending President Wilson a wild tur-
key. S. B. McMaster, a local sports
map, violated state game law and
was fined $40.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
Ex-PRlNcE lMPuLsivE
Sent Telegram to Auied Government
Offering to Surrender.

Sent Telegram to Alied eHoNerhiiViis
Offering to Surrender.
BIZ The ssociated Press
AMSTERDAM Feb. 1o-For1nef
Crown Prince Wilhelm. of Germany
sent his telegram to the heads or~al-
lied governments, offering to surreh7
der in place of Germans, oema1oea
IN the allied extradition list almost ca
the impulse of the moment. accord, ,ng
to an interview with Major MUM
helm the former crown princes ad-
iutant, published in the Telegram.
FINAL CLEARANCE SALE SALE
Mems Suits; special 500
Value $4,000, $3.50. $500
NJ st. Lifer's
174 Smith ST.
Mattresses wanted Paisace fto9t5s Hotes
Madison Ave. A lzSfo-@
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11
Fletcher RESIGNS,

WASHINGTON. Feb. 11.-President
Wilson today accepted the resignation
of Henry p. Fletcher as ambassador
to Mexico. Mr.. Fletcher wrote the
president sending his resignation sew
eral weeks ago but his letter has not
been made public.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11

If your Steam Boiler or Hot-AIr Fur
mace has not heated as it should I
will make 1t or no charge. F j. Larkin.
223 Market st. Tel. 1873.
-21 -1,ro"-M VS..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11

Carpenter worR ana Jopbing 'promut-
" attended to. Geo H. Thompson. 81
Lewis st. Phone 1909 w.
b474--6-25-wed and sat If.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11

Ladies shoes sizes 2 l-2 =.
to 4. all widths. extra fine EA Tx
quality on sale for ..... M vi
Whftehouse Shoe Store W1sOU
ls6 Smith st.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11

BLUE RIBBON BUTTER is Health
Food delicious ehurning of rich
cream. Ask your grocer for a carton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11

New Hudson seoan FOR nIre. sexton's
Garage. t115S-12-lS-lLs
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-11

FINAL CLEARANCE SALE
Mems Overcoats; special $3.50
Values $3.50. $500. $4,000
mt St. Lifer's
174 Smith ST.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-24
FINANCIAL WAYS
AND MEANS TOPI
Indiana u, Purdue az
Normal to Be Discussed \

The financial situation OF the three
ucatlonai nstitutions-Purdue, IDdi
and the state Normal School-will be
scented to 500 or more prominent Hoos III
who viii attend a dinner here Mon
night.
Invitations to the dinner are
mailed to leading business men
farmers OF the State. members OF
Assembly and others interested IN 4
welfare Of the three schools. The dinl
is being arranged by ]. W. Fesler 9
F. F. Chandler, trustees of Indiana AZ
Purdue. respectively.
The program to be put before q
Legislature will be discussed at the diI
ner. The three institutions are in bl
financial straits as a result of increasI
cost OF maintenance and practically
increase in their incomes.
L. n. Hines. State Superintendent
Public Instruction. viii preside as<toas
master, and addresses will be delivers
by the presidents of the three institi
tons, W. 2. Stone, Purdue; w L. BrysI
Indiana: W. W. Parsons. State Norm.s
Elwood Haynes, Kokomo MANUFACTURED
Hence orme, Marion County farmer; Mr
Demarcus c. Brown and L. c. Huesms
OF indianapolis, and S. NJ. Keltner
Anderson.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-24
$4,000, 900 RUM
REVENUE PAID IN
Tail End of Hugh Federal Re
turns Appearing.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-The rush u
stock up on whisky and other liquors
before the great drouth" brought intC
the treasury S120. 900 in the last year
or about One-fourth OF the Government,
total revenues in pre-war days, the i&
ternal revenue bureau announced todaH
With the lid on tight since the adve
of the dry era, such revenues are
but vanishing, officials said, and futlE
taxes on distilled spirits withdrs
from bonded warehouses for nonbeN
age purposes, probably viii not 60
one-twentieth Of the present years ~
ceipts. s.
Classified returns on whisky taxes sh =
some interesting groups Of figures 81
indicating public demand prior to JlE
1 last year. Distilled spirits, includ Isl
the choicest bourbons and ryes, -
wise famous brands of Scotch, contf@
uted the heaviest percentage with
10000. So-called fermented liquors sA
s41, 100000. Brewers and wholesale NE.El
dealers paid $24,O00,OO0. -
Apparently a relatively small perCt
age of taxes was derived from the 81
Of stamps to cover exported produk n
from the distneries, only $4,000 bel 81
so credited. Is
Figures showed that the total 81
revenues from intoxicants amounted s.
only Isl per cent of the revenues frts1
all sources. e.
In the pre-war days, however, nqUss
revenues made up nearly one half ~
the internal revenue receipts. IS
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-24


UNITED STATES MARSHALS NOTICE.
United States OF America, District OF
Indiana, IS:
Whereas. a libel OF information was filed
In the District Court or the United States
for the District Of Indiana, on the nth
day OF November. 1920. by Frederick Van
Nuys. United States Attorney on be-
half OF the United States against one
Monroe 6-passenger motor vehicle. engine
No. 26990I. seized at said district for
violation OF the revenue law, and claiming
damages in the sum Of s.. and praying
process against said property, and that
the same may be condemned and sold
therefor.
Now. therefore, In pursuance OF the
monition under the seal OF said court to
me directed and delivered. 1 do hereby
give public notice to all persons claiming
said goods or any part thereof. or in any
manner interested therein, that they DO
and appear before the District Court OF
the United States, to be held at the city
Of indianapolis, In and for the District OF
Indiana. on the first Monday OF December
next. at 10 o'clock of the forenoon OF that
day, then and there TO interpose their
claims and make their allegations IN that
behalf MARK STOREN,
Attest: Marshal, U. s.
NOBLE C. BUTLER Clerk
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-24
Citizens
Restore War TROPHY
Dragged From Par

sHEBoYGAN, Wis, Nov. ga ca.
tured German cannon, Sheboygan's mqsY
priced war trophy, is mounted in IL
city park, despite orders of the eli
council that 1t be removed. AS 81
suit of recent elections, the council =,
a majority membership of Socialists. rs
Socialist majority recently caused ~
cannon to be taken from the park. 49,
argued that the presence of the cannol
In the park would encourage mtlitar
ism"
More than 1000 citizens thought DIFF
ferently, however, so they dragged tn
cannon from It's storage place in too
shed, hauled it through the streets a
the head of a parade and restored 4
to its former mounting. After replac
ing the cannon the citizens paraded TIN
streets behind a flaming efftgy of Al
derman Hinze, Socialist, who was |
leader in the fight to bar the trophy
from public exhibition
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-24

No S06S.
UNITED STATES MARSHALS NOTICE.
United States OF America. District of
Indiana, So:
Whereas, libel OF information was fled
IN the District Court OF the United sta.
for the District OF Indiana on the nth
day Of November. 1920. by Frederick Van
Nuys. United States Attorney on be-
half of the United States. against one
Alien. model Al. motor vehicle. factory No.
2oS24. seized at said district for violation
Of the revenue law. and claiming damages
In the sum Of F.. and praying process
against said property, and that the same
may DO condemned and sold therefor.
Now, therefore. in pursuance OF the
monition under the seal OF said court to
mo directed and delivered. I do hereby
Stve public notice 10 all persons claiming
said goods, or any part thereof or in any
manner interested therein. that they be
and appear before the District Court of
the United States, 10 be held at the city
OF Indianapolis, in and for the District OF
Indiana. on the first Monday OF December
next, at 10 O'Clock OF the forenoon OF that
day, then and there TO interpose their
claims and make their allegations In that
behalf. MARK STOREN
Attest: Marshal L. s.
NOBLE C. BUTLER clerk.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-24
LEGAL NOTICE.


LEGAL NOTICE.
ne INDIANA State Board Of School Book
commissioners VIII receive sealed bids until
nine a. Friday December II 1e20 AZ
the once of the State SUPERINTENDENT Of
FuDilc instruction, In the State House. In
u1SSnapons, Indiana, from publishers Of
OF 1917, pages 441-443, on a series OF
text DOCKS for use in the common schools
OF the state of Indiana. for term of Ave
years In the following branches OF study.
geography, English Grammar Smelling
Fhysiology History of the United States.
domestic Science, Industrial Arts and one
t oooK IN each OF the following subjects for
the Junior high school: Literature lam
euage, Mathematics. community civics and
four elective texts in general science.
none OF said text books shall contain
anything or partisan or sectarian char
acter; and, 1t is required that they shall
pc at least equal in size and quality "a
TO matter, material, style of binding and
mechanical execution as to standard text
DOCKS now IN general use.
The publisher shall state specifically in
his bid the price at which each book will
De furnished, and accompany such bid
to be furnished In such bid
All bids by publishers must be accom-
panied by bond In the penal sum Of
nifty thousand dollars ($5O.o00) to the ac-
ceptance and satisfaction of the Governor
of the State Of Indiana. conditioned that
II any contract be awarded to any bidder
such bidder will enter into a contract to
perform the conditions of this bid to the
acceptance and satisfaction of said board
No bid shall be considered unless the
same be accompanied 10y an affidavit of
the bidder setting forth that he is in no
wise directly or indirectly, connected with
any other publisher or Arm who Is bid
ding for books submitted TO said board
nor has any pecuniary interest In any
other publisher or Arm bidding at the
same time, and that he i5 not party to
any contract, syndicate, or other scheme
whereby the benefits OF competition are
denied to the people of this State
The Indiana State Board of School Book
Commissioners reserves the right to ac-
cept or reject any or all bids or any part
thereof for any particular book or books.
BY order Of the Indiana State Board Of
School Book Commissioners
L. N. HINES. President
E. U, CRAFT. Secretary
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-24
MACHINERY AND TOOLS.

GOOD, usuable 2-inch and IN inch boiler
tubes; practically new; for sale in any
quantity; suitable for retubing. M. L.
iagton. Belmont 367
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-11-24
AuCTION SALE

AUCTION SALE
THE CLEVELAND, CINCINNATI, CHI
CAGO & ST. LOUIS RY. CO., will sell at
public auction on Monday December a.
1920, 10 a. m, at Indianapolis Warehouse
Co. West New York street and canal,
Indianapolis Ind, unless previously
claimed by proper owners. one carload OF
2339 bundles building lath consigned to
Indianapolis Mortar and Fuel Co. Terms
of SALE cash or certified check.
J. X. VANCE
Freight Claim Agent.
c., c., c. & St L. Ry. Co., indianapolis
Indiana.
NOTICE
AUCTION SALE.
The Cleveland. Cincinnati, Chicago 6,
ST. Louis Ry. Co.. will sell at public auc-
tion Monday. January nth, 1921, 10
a. m, east side Leota street. at Shelby
street coach yards. indianapolis. Ind, un-
less previously claimed by proper owners,
between so and 60 cross ties, one second
hand planer. / engine and boiler on
wheels, shipment consigned to Indianap-
oils Machinery Co. Terms of sale cash or
certified check
J. K. VANCE,
F. C. A., c., c., G. g. ST. Il RI. CO.
Indianapolis, Ind.