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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-01-08
LLF0R RELIEF
Of 0YSTER|NEN N
Meeting Held Here Of Middle
sex and Monmouth Oystermen

TIE meeting OF the private oyster
men of Middlesex and Monmouth
counties, which was held last night
in the council chambers of the city
hall, resulted in Senator Thomas
Brown promising them that he would
prepare bill that will endeavor tc
restore to not only them, but to all
citizens of the state. the free use OF
the neutral oyster beds. The oyster
men promised to furnish Senator
Brown any information he might de-
sire and to send a delegation to Tren-
ton when the bill comes up before the
legislature if necessary.
Senator Brown presided at the
meeting and after it had been called
to order, informed the oystermen OF
the laws that have been passed that
almost prohibit them from putting
their tongs overheard. and that he
was there to hear complaints from the
men who make a livelihood at oyster
ing, so that bill might be drawn
to repeal the laws if possible. He said
that the oystermen have been de-
priyed of their natural rights and he
wanted to hear from them so he
could get their case In shape so when
he speaks in Trenton he might speak
for them.
During the lengthy discussion that
followed, it was pointed out to the
Senator by the oystermen that they
want the natural oyster beds returned
to them which have been taken from
them in Raritan River, the Jersey side
of the Staten Island Sound, Newark
Bay and Raritan Bay. 1t was pointed
out that in years past before the state
granted the lease concessions 1t was
q common sight to see several hundred
oyster boats working in the bay and
river. but today these boats are laid
up, many going to pieces because the
Monopoly CONTROLS all the oyster
beds OF value.
The men told how the oyster beds
in the Raritan river are being ruined
as they are not being worked proper
~. The big dredges used by the oyster
CONTINUED on page 81
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NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS

Owing to the scarcity of newsprint
paper. 1t is imperative that we con-
serve as much as possible in its use.
Heretofore considerable paper has been
wasted through adding on extra
pages to accommodate late copy 1t is
absolutely necessary that we discon-
unIs practice.
Untl further notice the number of
pages for each days issue of THE
EVENING NEWS will be fixed the day
before publication except Fridays is
sue which will be planned on Wednes-
day.
Preference will be given to copy In
the order in which it is received. When
it is necessary to leave out advertising
to keep within the limit. late copy will
be omitted.
We naturally regret the newsprint
famine which causes inconvenience to
advertisers and serious financial loss to
us. However. 1t is a condition and We
are adopting this plan in the interest
of advertisers who are urged to hand
in all of their copy as far In advance
as possible
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LUNACY COMMITTEE TO
ACT IN BAKOSH CASE
By star Correspondent

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. s.-The
lunacy commission of Perth Amboy
men composed of Emil Stremlau, Dr.
William E. Ramsay and Louis P.
Booz will sit at the city hall in Perth
Amboy on January IL at 2 o'clock, to
conduct an investigation and exam
nation before a jury to find whether
Frank Bakosh, of Perth Amboy is
sane or insane. Under-Sheriff James
Brennan will draw a sheriff's jury to-
hear the case at that time.
This case is a chancery court case
and will decide whether Bakosh can
protect his own property or whether
he will need a guardian.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-01-08
FINAL PLANSFOR
| LIQUOR BILL ARE
DECIDED UPON
Edwards and Democratic Stats
Leaders Ready to Act
FIVE Per CENT. ALCOHOL,
Count on "Wet" Republicans
to Put the Legislation
Across
By. The Associated Press.

JERSEY CITY, Jan 81 Final
plans for the Introduction Of a bill
at the coming session of the New
Jersey legislature authorizing tho
sale and manufacture within the
state of beers, have been agreed upon
by Governor-eleCt Edwards and n
number of Democratic state leaders.
A bill authorizing beers and wines
containing up to five per cent. alcohol
has been decided upon
Confidence was expressed that
enough wet Republicans could lie
depended upon to insure the passa ge
OF the bill. Both Houses of the state
legislature have Republican majori-
ties at present
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/ DEAD ]. HURT, 5 5AUT0S DAMAGED IN TWO BIG FIRES;
N. j DEMOCRATS AGREE ON BILL FOR BEER AND WINES
PROGRESS Made On Plans For New Bridge Here
To RatDy Peace
Treaty Saturday
By The Associated Press.

PARIS, Jan. S-The exchange
Of ratifications of the peace treaty
with Germany viii take place jan
uary 10, it now seems certain.
The supreme council today fixed
this date for the ceremony and
decided it should be held in the
French foreign office.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1920-01-08
SHIP CAUGHT IN ICE

BORDENTOWN, Jan. S:-rhs
freight steamer Springfield. which
started from Trenton for Philadel-
phia, Monday is caught in the ice IN
the Delaware river opposite Roeblins.
The crew is in no danger
New Hudson Sedan ror hire. Sextons 5
Garage 11153-l2-t5-4ss
Double contact headlight bulbs at
35c each. Perth Amboy Garage
11910-1-74t"
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Insurance-real estate-mortgages-
Boynton Bros. & Company 81 Smith
6667.--7- -26-tf'
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GOVERNOR COOLIDGE URGES
GREATER PRODUCTION

BOSTON, Jan. 8.-The need OF hu-
manizing government and industry
and of maintaining obedience to the
law was stressed by Gov Coolidge in
his address to the legislature today,
inaugurating his second term. He
urged more effort. not less in pro-
duction and economy on the part of
both state and individuals.
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P. A. Hdwe for Kitchen Knives.
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Tax Board in Roosevelt.

The Middlesex Board of Taxation
will meet in Roosevelt onsMonday and
review the assessm ehts on the various
plants in that borough. The review
will be similar to those conducted by
the board about the county and in
this city, with the idea in view of plac-
Ing the assessments at their true value.
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NOTICE OF ANxpAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Stock
holders OF The First National Bank
will be held at it's ONCE at 126 Smith
street, in the City of Perth Amooy. on
the 18th day of January. 1920. at three
o'clock In the afternoon, for the cleo
ton of Oficers end Directors for the
ensuing year. and for the transaction
of such other business az may prop
eriy come before the meeting.
JOHN Nj. OiTOOLE,
Cashier
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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-11-19
MILLIONS WERE NOT
EVEN COUNTED BY
SHIPPING BOARD

New York, Nov. 18.-John J. Gil
len, former special assistant to John
Barton Payne, when he was chair
man of the shipping board, today de-
clared that hundreds of millions of
dollars went unaccounted for during
the "complete breaking down" of
the boards system of accounting
during the war.
Mr.. Gillen's testimony was given
before the congressional committee
investigating shipping board affairs,
and in the course of it declared he
had investigated and learned how
foreign governments were being
mulcated on their purchase through
operations Of the board.
There now remain only about
100000 of s4oo,ooo,ooo taken
in on freight charges by the ship
ping board, and considering expen-
ditures of ss,4oo,oO0, Mr.. Gillen
added:
"My investigation disclosed that
the board had no records to show
how much money it had taken in
durino the war and how much was
expended"
He said that up to October 1,
1919, there had been more than g.
900 voyages Of shipping board YES.
sells, but only eight accounts had
been audited. Judge Payne had been
informed he added, that one ship
ping firm alone had more than $685.
100000 of the boards money.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-11-19
CAPTAIN SAVES DAY
BY PROMPT ACTION

New York, Nov. 15.-As her pas
sengers, $50 Of whom were imme-
grants, lined the rails for a glimpse
of New York's skyline, the Spanish
Royal Mail steamship Montserrat
collided with the 'Mollard line
freighter San Marcos. The vessels,
moving in from quarantine, were
under the lee of the Statue Of Liber-
ty. The Montserrat was beached on
the Brooklyn shore before she sank.
The San Marcos, her bow mashed,
made her pier safely.
Water poured through a Gaping
hole in the starboard side of the
Montserrat. Seized with fear of dis
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-11-19
TEACH JOURNALISM
IN NEWSPAPERS

Chicora, Nov. 15.-The Joseph
Medill school Of journalism of
Northwestern university will be
established within the next few
months with the plants Of the large
Chicago daily newspapers available
as labortories for students, Prof.
Walter Dill Scott, president of
Northwestern, announced.
The project was suggested to the
trustees of the university by Robert
R. Mccormick and Joseph Medill
Patterson, editors of the Chicago
Tribune, in memory of their grand
father. Joseph Medill, founder Of
the Tribune, and one of the most
famous journalists of the Middle
West.
"The curriculum will include
three types of courses of instruc-
tion," Professor Scott said. "First,
those familiarizing the student with
present day social and economic and
political problems and the general
field Of literature Second, those
which will provide training in the
actual technique and practice of
modern journalism
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-11-19
MORE THAN FOOT
OF SNOW FALLS
IN BUFFALO, N. Y

Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. 1S.-Buffalo
is snowbound today in one of the
worst November storms in its his
tory. From 4 a. m. to a. m. more
man a foot of snow fell. Local and
interurban traffic was demoralized
transportation companies failing to
have really their equipment to meet
the emergency. Hundreds of people
walked to their work, while thou
sands remained at home.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-11-19
Legal Blanks for Sale Here
,he Press and Banner Company.

more this year than last, snd with
the cotton export corporation and
allied corporations being formed,
there is no need to be alarmed about
the price of cotton. All the farmer
has to do is to sit steady in the boat
and hold his cotton until the demand
of he world, which will be before
another crop can be made and ga
thered.
All that we can ask is the full co,
operation of the bankers and busi-
ness men of the South to help to
protect this cotton crop and make
it sell for over and above the cost OF
production. If that is done, the fl
nancial condition. of the South will
be >better than it has ever been
known, for we have the cotton and
the world must have it before anoth--
er crop-or the manufacturing in
terests will haveto stop and this they
will not do for machinery was made
to run and to turn in dividends,
which it can't do if it is standing
still.
The farmers have got the situa-
ton entirely. in their own hands and
1 believe that they are going to act
more in a businesslike manner and
in a more intelligent manner in
their farming operations in 1921
than they have ever yet done. They
are going to stop looking to other
sources for help and each individual
farmer is realizing more and more
that help will not come outside OF
his own efforts.
And remember this. Now is the
time to commence to finance your
1921 crop, as it is not yet too late to
sow largely of wheat and oats and
to prepare to plant a larger food
crop in the South than has ever been
done. Remember, the farmer who
makes his home self-sustaining has
got his cotton crop half financed
and it will be no trouble for farm
er in that condition to get all the
money he needs to carry the rest and
get his own price, which is his right.
But remember, if the farmer goes to
the bank and borrows to buy mules
and feed the fertilizer at high prices
to produce a crop of cotton it is i'm
possible for the banks to carry this
indebtedness over and to furnish
money by which to hold cotton for
higher prices. Just let's get down to
practical common sense business and
the biggest problem in the way Of
success is removed.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-11-19

A California woman has home
that is veritable House of Hearts,
The tables, chairs, etc. in fact, all
the furniture of the peculiar house,
in heart-shaped. The beds have
heart-shaped headboards supported
on both sides by bedposts carved to
represent Cupid's arrows.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-11-19
CALLS TO FARMERS
TO HOLD COTTON

kuSf-Soeho ~@~-F
The following statement on the
cotton situation was issued yester-
day by B. Harris, commissioner of
agriculture:
Why should we be alarmed? When
we recall 1914 when the worldwide
war broke out cotton dropped six
cents a pound just in a short time.
A crop of 100000 bales. The bal
ance of that crop sold for ten cents
per pound. want you to remember
what condition the banks of the
South were in at that time.
Now with not enough cotton for
the demands of the world consump-
ton, the trouble has been in the dis
tribution of it. The export corpora
ton which is about completed will in
a measure remedy that drawback.
Our institutions are solid. Our
banks are in splendid condition, bet
ter than they have been made so by
the peoples money, resulting from
the prosperity of the producers dur
ing the last few years. Their inter-
ests are the peoples interests and
the peoples interests are their inter-
est. We ask for full cooperation and
we. in the South can settle this ques-
ton.
The world wants our cotton, the
like Of which can not be obtained
elsewhere. We must look to our own
selves to settle. those problems and
we can do it, for the South is one of
the most resourceful countries in
the world. The law of supply and de-
mand has been set aside for the pre-
sent but you may rest assured that
it is the natural law and it can be ig-
nored only for time and it will re-
establish itself. Now, how is the de-
mand to be brought about by the
farmers? By holding his cotton off
the market until the world needs it
for consumption and then the spin
ners will pay your price as set by
the American Cotton association.
We have whipped the bears five
years in succession. Just remember
1917 when cotton was selling for 1S
cents. We named the price 35 cents
and called upon the farmers to hold
for that figure, and all who held got
it. You are now in much better con-
dition to get the price named-4o
cents-than you were in 1917.
We farmers are too ready to for
get the victories we have won. I
want to say to the world that every
time for the last ten years the farm
ers have set the price of cotton it
has gone there before another crop
has been narketed-and this year
will be no exception, if we stick.
Just remember that this great drop
in price has been brought about by
scare which caused the Texas
farmers to throw 100000 bales on
the market thus helping the very
factors that were opposing the pros,
perity Of the producers.
There is not enough cotton to fill
the demands of the worlds CON-
sumption today and with the export
ing Of cotton which is bound to be
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-11-19

aster, the immigrants dashed for
ifeboats and RATS. Captain Muslera
a skipper in the Spanish service for
more than a quarter century, rang
for full speed, turned the vessel
sharply toward the Brooklyn shore,
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1920-11-19

jumped from the bridge into the ex-
cited crowd and restored order.
One man leaped over the side. He
fell on the deck Of tug that had
come alongside and was not serious
ly injured.
The Washington times., 1920-03-01
THURSTON WILL REPLY TO
BOARD ON HIS DISMISSAL

Ernest l.. Thurston, superintendent
of public schools, is preparing a
statement in form of an answer to
action of the Board of Education in
notifying him that his services
would not be required or desired at
the expiration of his present term.
June 80.
Superintendent Thurston reached
the Capital Saturday night from
Cleveland, Ohio, wher che attended
the annual convention of the depart
ment Of school superintendents. He
denied he went to Cleveland in search
of another position, or that he had at
this time any plans to get an appoint
ment outside of Washington.
Until the meeting of the Board of
Education next Wednesday Superin-
tendent Thurston said he had no COM
ment to make regarding the school
controversy, but that his statement
would be ready then and that he
would give the public the facts in
supporting his contention that his
ousting Is unwarranted.
The Washington times., 1920-03-01
ID. E. ELKS HAVE RED HOT
PREDICTION CAMPAIGN
Fully 2,5C0 Members Expected to
Vote for 1920 Officers We'd
nesday Between 5 and 10.

Washington Elks are in the mldSt
of a red hot election campaign. On
Wednesday, between and 10 p. m,
fully 1900 members of Lodge No. ID
will cast their ballots for the 1870
officers.
Electioneering centers on two
places on the slate. John II. Ontrirh
and w. Stanley Jones are battling for
the lowest chair. that of esteemc
lecturing knight. while Thomas j.
Krieg and Frank V. A. Brown arc
candidates for trustee for the next
three years. Ontrich and Kreig arr
known as the conservative ticke,,
with Jones and Brown representing
the prostessives.
Those who will be elected without
opposition are Howard NJ. Peter, eN'
allied ruler: 7. J. Callan. esteemed
leading knight: Daniel r. Nihion, es-
teemed loyal knight; William $. Shsi-
by. secretary: Michael G. Mccormick
treasurer; Thomas j. King, tiler; VII.
liam !. Evans, delegate to grant
lodge. and Joseph a. Burkart aiter-
nate delegate to grand lodge.
Owing to the election, the lodge
will convene at 4:3O p. NJ, Wednesday
The annual installation of Officers
will take place on April Z.
The Washington times., 1920-03-01
What's Doing; Where; When

DanceLcommunity, Service Club, No. s,
BIS Tenth street northwest, s p. m.
Meeting-kansas city Club, second floor
community Service Headquarters 1905
Pennsylvania avenue northwest, s:l5 D. m.
Dance = National Catholic Community
House. sol street northwest, 7:SO d. m
Address-Joseph q. Cannon, Massachu.
sets Society OF Washington, Wilson Nor
NAL School, Eleventh and Harvard streets
northwest, s p. m.
Dance-Blue Triangle Recreation Center
Twentieth and II streets northwest, 8 d. m.
Meeting-War Risk branch, Federal EN-
ployes' Union, No 2, auditorium, Public
Library. Ninth and New York avenue
northwest. y. m.
Observation-Disclosures Branch, Society OF
American Bacteriologists. room 207, Dis
trict building, \ p. m
Mecttng-NinCcnt II. Costello Post No.
10, American Legion. board room, District
Building, \ p. IN.
.Mccung-Capital Lodge. No. ~, knights
Of Pythias.
Msetiing-Myron NJ. Parker. Lodge No.
%, +. A. A. Nj, r. c.
Meeting--King David Lodge No. 2s, +.
A. A. NJ, r. A. and +. c.
Meeting-Lsfayette Lodge, No. 10, f. A.
A. NJ, E. A.
Meetins--I.afayette Lodge. No s. Royal
Arch Chapter.
Meeting--Mithras Lodge Of Perfection,
Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite
The Washington times., 1920-03-01
EDUCATION BOARD LOSES
THREE WITH THURSTON

Terms of three members or the
Board OF Education, two or whom are
opposed to Ernest l.. Thurston, super
intendent of schools, expire June 30,
the date set for the superintendent
to leave the schools. Speculation Is
rife today as to whether these three
will be reappointed for another three
year term.
DIR. Abram simon, srving the un-
expired term Of George II. Hamilton.
probably will be reelected. He has
served on the board but svcral
months. DR.. Simon was the only
member of the board who voted mo
on the resolution of the board not to
re-elect Mr.. Thurston superintendent
of schools for another term.
The terms of DR.. Henry 3. Learned.
vice president of the board, strongly
opposed to the superintendent, and
Mrs. Coralie +. Cook expire In June.
The Washington times., 1920-03-01
EXAMINER QUITS
FOR PRIVATE PRACTICE

After thirteen years service as
chief examiner and attorney examiner
of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion, George N. Brown has rendered
his resignation, effective at once. In
announcing his intention to retire Mr..
Brown gives as his reasons the neces-
sity of securing a more adequate in
come than that provided by the Gov
ernment position he is vacating. He
announces his intention of associat-
ing himself with George l.. Boyle in
the practice OF law here, specializing
in freight rate adjustments and In
terstate Commerce Commission litiga-
ton. The new firms offices will be
in the Southern Building.
Mr.. Browns retirement from the
Government after long and faithful
service has come only at a time when
he felt that he could leave without
embarrassment to his associates, and
without handicapping the vital work
that passed through his hands. He
has had the move under consdera-
ton for some time, and has had sew
cral fattering offers.
Mr.. Brown came to Washington
from Chicago where. for several
years. he had been practicing law. He
is native Of Wyoming.
The Washington times., 1920-03-01
QUITS TARIFF BOARD TO
ENTER SENATE RACE

William Kent. OF California, n mem.
Der OF the United States Tariff Com
mission, has rendered his resignation
to President Wilson, It was an
nounced today. Commissioner Kent
intends to enter the campaign for the
Republican nomination as United
States Senator and resigned so that
he could devote his entire time to
the campaign. His resignation will
take enect today.
from California. He was appointed
as a non democratic member of the
tariff commission by President Will
son at the time the commission was
organized in 1917.