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The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-05
COTTON GOES UP,
 BUT GAINS LITTLE

Although the cotton market showed more strength in the early trading day than has been witnessed for sev- eral days and advanced to gains of loo points or more on some options, the greater part of the advance was lost later in the day and the close was at comparatively small net gain
 December New York contracts closed g points up at 21.55 cents. January closed at 21.23 cents, 9 points net higher. In the New Orleans market December closed 38 points and January IF points up, at 20.83 and 20.57 cents, respectively. Spots were 9 points low Ter in New Orleans at 2 25 cents and unchanged in New York at 24.25 cents.
 On the local market prices averaged probably a half-cent better than yes terday, with the bulk of sales being made at 21 1-2 to P cents.
 The price of cottonseed today was unchanged at $30 per ton.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-05
LABOR 10 OPPOSE
 ANTI-SIRIkE LAW
(Bv IInited Press,

Washington, Oct. 5.-Frank Nor rison, secretary of the American Fed eration of Labor, today gave notice that organized labor would fight the anti-strike law passed Saturday by the Texas legislature. Mr. Morrison de clared that labor hopes to have the law repealed, just as it hopes to have the Kansas industrial court law re- moved from the statute books.
 The Texas statute authorizes the governor to declare martial law over strike areas in ports and cities of Texas, and to keep the railroads and other channels of commerce open should it require armed forces to dc it.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-05
GIN NOW RUN BY
 ELECTRIC MOTORS

! A 75 horsepower electric motor, op- erating four large gin stands and a cotton press at the plant of the Moore Gin Company, is being used today for the first time, taking the place of a steam boiler and engine as power for driving the machinery This is the first electrically-driven gin in Faulk- ner county.
 The Conway Cotton Oil & Gin Con- pany also recently installed a 50 horsepower electric motor in it's plant. The day motor load of the municipal electric plant is now about 300 horse power and is about equal to the peak electric light load in the early part of the night. In order to carry the in creased load Supt. K. V. Leverett, af- ter installing new engine and gen. orator purchased some months ago, has "synchronized" the three power units at the plant so that any two or all three of them may be thrown into operation at the same time.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-05
BORAH LEAVES COP. CHIEFS
 YET IN DOUBT
(By United Press)

Marion, O., Oct. 5.-Republican headquarters today announced the re- celpt of a telegram from Senator Borah, one of the senate irreconcil- ables opposing the treaty of peace, who pledged hm. self to work for the election of Senator Harding and the defeat of the league of nations. The telegram, headquarters claimed, re- moved any doubt as to the support which can be expected from Senator Borah. Rumors that he will desert the stump on account of his differences with Senator Harding, are set at rest, headquarters statement says.
 'I wish you to know my further speeches will be along the same lines as the one at Dayton and in the sen- ate," Senator Borah said in his wire to Senator Harding. Il want you to win and l want to see the league of nations defeated. In my own way, shall devote my time to the achieve ment of both undertakings.
 Senator Borah's wire followed statements made at Danbury, Conn.,, last night, in which he declared his
 tand on the league was known to Sen ator Harding through their associa- tion in the senate, and that no ex- pression was required. In his address, he also opposed the entry of the Un t. ed States in any association of na- tions, in contrast with the stand of Senator Harding, Senator Lodge and other Republican leaders to condition ally enter the league.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-05
FIRST WORLD
 SERIES CAME
 TOCLFVElAND
(By CnIted Press)

Ebbets Field, Brooklyn, Oct. D. Iris Speakers Cleveland champions had comparatively easy time in downing Brooklyn, to l, in the first game of the series today. Covales- kle went the entire route for the American League champs, while the Robins had Marquard. Mammaux and Galore on the firing line. Covaleskie yielded only five safetles, the same numbered garnered by his mates off the three Brooklyn slabmen.
 Ebbets field was swept by a chlll. ing autumn wind, while the ground was slow and heavy from last night rain. Outside the entrances, long lines of fans stretched away from the park for blocks. When the gates were opened, they staged grand rusn for the bleacher seats. Knots of them gathered at various arts of she big standium, but the wea her was to, cold for much enthusiasm to be gene ated.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-05

H.avy oVercoats were in evidence during the game.
 Manager Speaker ard the h.dians went on the field at 1:45 and were gwen an ovation by the Brooklyn fans. "Rohh.e" and the Brooklyn tean tei- lowed minute later. Out6 elders Iaftcr a stort practica ryedicted much trouble from the wrrd if many fly balls were batted.
 Marquard lasted until the seventh, giving way to Mammaux, who sur rendered the mound to Galore in the ninth.
 The second game will be played to- morrow on Ebbets field.
 The score: h e Brooklyn -----O0O00O100-1 5 l Cleveland ----02 00000x-3 , l
 Batteries - Marquard, Mammaux. Galore and Kruker; Covaleskie and O'neal
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-05
COURT CASE LOST
 BY WALTER |SCR|C

Walter lsgrig, formerly of Conway and a graduate of the 1910 class of the State Normal, lost a case in the Ar kansas supreme court yesterday when the court decided that no action for libel could be sustained by a person who had participated in a prize fight
 The opinion grew out of the case of B. A. Magness and others against w. A. lsgrlg on appeal from the Inde- ipendence county circuit court Mag mess and others of special school S trict No. 33 of Independence county, filed a petition with J. L. Bond, state superintendent of public instruction, to revoke Isgrig's license to teach
 lsgrig had been elected superintend- ent of the schools of Newark, by a divided board. The directors allege as grounds for the revocation of the license that Isgrig had refereed a prize fight, which was in violation of the laws of Arkansas and of good morals. Other grounds were alleged in the petition.
 Superintendent Bond held that there was no cause shown in the petition up- on which he could revoke the license of Isgrig, and advised that all parties forgive and forget. Isgrig, however, instituted suit against Magness, J. F. Cosey and c. N. Fields, setting up that the petition was maliciously pub ljSha6 and oirou1o ( oI b,- ,EC,>, ,,,,l +L,+ the statements were false, malicious, slanderous, lbelous, etc, to his dam age in the sum of $25,000 He recov- cred judgment against each of the parties for $500. Isgrig denied that the bout in which he acted was a prize fight, or that he refereed it, other than to call fouls. The supreme court held that the encounter was a prize fight in the sense in which that term is used in the statute, and commonly un- derstood, and that the charge of hay ing refereed a prize fight being true, no action for libel could be grounded upon it; and further, that one of the parties, Magness, being a director, and the others patrons of the school, their petition to Superintendent Bond was a privileged communication. The court further held that a judgment should have been directed in favor of Magness ct al, by the circuit court, and for it's failure to do so, the judg- nlent rendered by that court was re verscd and the action dismissed.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-05
FIRE THREATENS
 COLORADO TOWN
(By United Pressi

Grand Junction, Colo, Oct. 5.-Fire which originated in a lumber yard last night is still raging and today threat ems the entire west end of the city Volunteers are assisting city firemer and every available piece of fire fight ing apparatus has been pressed into use. Several cars loaded with coal standing on the side tracks here are afire.
 Police believe that the blaze had an incendiary origin. Its discovery fol lowed two explosions.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-05
COX EXPECTS COP. RANKS
 TOSHOW RIFT
(By United Press)

Dayton, O., Oct Recommending upon the persistent reports that fric- tion has developed between Senator Harding and the irreconcilable foes of the league of nations, Gov. James M. Cox today intimated his belief that the Republicans will finally split on the league issue.
 'I have found that when you try to stretch blanket over too much ground, t is split in the middle,' overnor Cox said, Neither the Republican candi- dates nor the platform can bring all of their party groups under one blank et."
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-05
l. ". ". SENTENCES
 UPHELD BY COURT
(By United Pressl

Chicago, Oct. 5.-Sentences passed upon Big Bill' Haywood and 93 oth- er alleged l. W. w., were upheld today by the United States circuit court of appeals. Haywood and his confeder- ates were convicted for alleged disloy- al acts during the war.
The log cabin Democrat., 1920-10-05

Ali Hamberg of Lonoke returned this morning to Lonoke after a short visit here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-09
Y. M. H. A. CAMPAIGN To GET
SUPPORT OF NON JEWS HERE

The executive committee of the Y.
NJ. III. A. campaign for new $780,
900 association building met at lunch
con this noon at the Packer House
with the citizens committee to talk
over and formulate plans for the cam
paign. AS the outcome of this meet
ing, 1t is probable that this activity
will receive the hearty cooperation OF
the non-Jews and the industrial plants
in this community. The citizens com
mittee, made up of non-Jews, mani
tested their approval of the plans
made by the various committees In the
drive and agreed that it is the duty OF
the entire community to help In
preaching the 100000 goal.
This committee, from which much
is expected is composed of Mayor
Frank Dorsey, B. M. Cannon, Abel
Hansen, C. c. Hommann, Adrian Lyon,
j. II. Madsen, d. p. Olmstead and John
Pfeiffer.
The executive committee is COM
posed of Isaac Alpern, Solomon Brody,
Albert Leon, Harry 8. Medinets. David
Dobbs, Herman Ellis, Benjamin Gold
berger, Adolph Greenbaum, David j.
Kaufman, DIR. Charles /. Silk. Sigmund
Spitzer and Max WurtZel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-09
HIGHWAY BOARD ACTION ON
TRUCK USING STATE ROADS

The New Jersey Highway Commits
sion has passed set of resolutions
declaring itself in favor of and urg-
ing the passage of laws which will,
first, restrict the size and weight of
motor trucks allowed 10 operate up
on the highways of New Jersey, and
second, increase the annual registra-
ton fees of motor trucks to amounts
more nearly commensurate with the
damage done by such vehicles TO
state highways.
The resolution points out that mo-
tor vehicles are increasing in num-
ber and size SO rapidly, their range
of travel expanding 80 widely. and
their wear and tear of improved
highways growing beyond the power
of the state and its counties and
other municipalities to finance this
work of maintenance and as the III
cense fees are noticeably lower when
compared with the fees charged by
other states that some action must
be taken.
A copy of the resolution is sent to
the governor, the members of the
legislature, boards of freeholders and
to members of the State Highway
Commission.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-09
ACTION TO Be TAKEN IN CASE
OF WITNESS DRUNK IN COURT

NEW BRUNSWICK June 9-When
u. S. Commissioner John kirkpatrick
was seen here this morning regarding
the issuance of a warrant for action
in the case of Louis f. Meyer OF
Keasbey where it is claimed Stephen
Szanto, the state witness In the vice
cleanup case scheduled for yester-
day, secured his liquor. the commits
sioner stated that no warrant had
been issued.
He explained that James Curran,
the prohibition enforcement officer in
this vicinity, had applied for war
rant, but that 1t was necessary for the
commissioner TO apply 20 the u. 5
district attorney at Trenton before
same is issued. So it means that
when an enforcement officer secures
the goods on any person, 1t is neces-
sary for him to apply to the commits
sioner in his section, who in turn ap-
plies to the u. S district attorney.
The enforcement officer in a case OF
this kind is considered no more than
a civilian, Mr. Kirkpatrick stated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-09
AT LEAST 10 KILLED, many
INJURED ON n. Y. CENTRAL
BIZ The Associated Press

SCHENECTADY, June AT least
seven persons were killed and twen>
ty-one injured, some fatally. when
southeast bound American express
crashed into the rear of an accom-
mediation passenger train on the New
York Central lines about four miles
west of this city early today which
engine trouble had halted. All but
one of those killed were asleep in
two Pullmans. Martin Doyle, of AL
bany, engineer of the express, died
at his post, one hand fast to the
throttle when his body was found in
the -wreckage.
The express disregarded signals.
according to C. Robinson, brakeman
of the passenger train. He said he
waved a red lantern in vain and
finally threw it into the cab as the
express dashed by.
Central officials said that Martin
Doyle, engineer of the express, had
disregarded signals.
Railroad officials announced block
signals had been inspected and found
to be in wrecking order as set against
the express.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-09
CIRCULATE PETITION TO KEEP
REV. Mr.. SCHLOTTER HERE

A petition is now being circulated
by certain members of the Grace Eng
lish Lutheran church here requesting
that Rev. Robert Schlotter reconsider
his action in resigning as pastor OF
that church. The pastor read his res
ignation for the first time at the SER
vice last Sunday and will read II
again this Sunday. The EVENING
NEWS was in error Monday night
when 1t stated that 1t was understood
O petition was in circulation to bring
about a change in the pastorate. The
only petition in circulation Is the one
started by friends of Rev. Mr. Schlot-
ter who wish to see him remain here.
The pastors action is said to have
resulted from differences between a
few of the members of the church and
himself, it being reported that ma
jority of the congregation wishes him
to continue. His resignation, 1t Is
said, must be read twice before it can
be acted upon. A congregational
meeting will be held next Tuesday
night. at which time the matter will
come up for final settlement.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-09
NEW LABOR BODY
MAY Be NAMED
Al of L. Convention COnsid-
ers Formation of Voluntary
Occupation Board.
BIZ The Associated Press

MONTREAL, June 9:-Recom-
mendations that the workers and
employers of the United States create
voluntary occupation body to set
tie labor grievances was placed be-
fore the American Federation of La
Dor convention here today as means
of bringing about a more harmoni-
Gus relationship and reduce the high
cost of living.
The resolutions presented by E. L.
Erik enstein, Of Syracuse, represent
ing the international union of engi-
neers, state that the establishment OF
this commission would end the price
increase and food rising.
Free Ireland" sympathizers In the
convention today declared war on the
league of nations ratification pro-
gram recommended by the executive
council.
They asserted they were against any
cabinet, that binds the American
people obligations to respect and pre-
serve the territorial integrity of Great
Britain"
The Irish delegates headed by Dan
iel MacKilop of Los Angeles, have
organized to fight the executive coun-
ellis proposal that the federation call
upon congress to ratify the league
without reservation.
'Ireland's hope for a, republic go
aglimmering, if the league is ratified,
said Mr.. MacKillop. 'Irishmen can
never approve a cabinet that denies
small nations OF the world right OF
self determination"
The national federation of fedora
employees today asked the convention
to call upon congress to "reclassifl
the civil service and adopt wage
scale commensurate with the skill
training and responsibility involved
with the work performed and witt
just relation to the increased cost o
living"
of the government service is SUFFERING
by reason of high turnovers and ac
tual vacancies in hundreds of posi-
tions for which the wages offered arr
insufficient to attract any workers"
The convention also has before !
a report on profiteering which dis
closes that shoes in 1913 sold for s.
are now sold for $12, while the in
crease in labor costs have been onl.
forty cents.
Virtually the only persons pro
ceeded against under the Lever ac
were the miners who were seeking
relief from the high cost of living
the report added.
The convention adjourned until to
morrow to permit committee meet
ings.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-09
EFFORT TO COLLECT
BACK COURT FINES

NEW BRUNSWICK, June "a
determined effort is about to be
made to collect back court fines and
bail bonds which have been declared
forfeited from time TO time and
which have never been paid. This
drive will be for the purpose of col
lecting money due the county since
1909 and will probably be done by
the sheriff, prosecutor mad county
solicitor
This will be the first drive OF Its
kind conducted since the term OF
Prosecutor w. Edward Florance. The
recent drive in Hoboken, when over
100000 was collected, is believed to
be responsible for the taking of sim
liar action here. About $19.39S.09 is
still due Middlesex county. The rea-
sons for this amount being owed are
numerous. such as death, men out OF
work etc.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-09
.FREEHOLDERS| IN
ACTION ON ROADS
Meet With State Highway
Commission on Road Pro-
gram Seeking State Aid
BIZ STAFF Correspondent.

Oh StdH COffeSpOnGenB.
NEW BRUNSWICK, June o.
Members of the county board Of
freeholders together with County
Engineer Fox and County Solicitor
Richardson will meet with the men,
bers of the State Highway Depart
ment at the Robert Treat Hotel In
Newark at 8 o'clock this afternoon 10
present their road program for the
current year. The Middlesex delega-
tion expected to ask between $4,000
and 100000.
Under the state law 1t is essential
that the state funds be used to assist
in the new construction, the need of
which is very well known by the
highway commission. The freehold
ers are of the opinion that favorable
consideration will be given their plea.
Inasmuch as the roads in Middlesex
county are used very much for traffic
running between Trenton, New York.
Philadelphia and numerous other
large cities, there Is every reason 10
believe that the request of the county
will be allowed.
Tomorrow afternoon the board of
freeholders will hold q meeting, which
is expected to be attended by COM
mittee representing the chamber of
commerce. This committee is said to
be against the board planning any ex-
tensive road program. A petition was
received from that body sometime ago,
and 1t was intimated by members of
the chamber of commerce that If the
freeholders did not pay any attention
to their plea, court action would be
taken.
1t is expected that Bordentown ave-
niue in South Amboy from Broadway
to the city line, will be paved very
shortly. This is the result of meet
ing of the South Amboy city council
and the freeholder committee the lat
tier part of last week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-09
MAYOR To TALK
ON RESOLUTION
"WiIl Have Considerable to
Say" on Action of Aldermen
in Passing Measure Monday
HAS 10 DAYS TO ACT
Expect Continuation of Hot
WrangIe Before Vacation
lists" Resolution is Settled
HAS 10 DAYS TO ACT

The last has not been heard of the
railroad resolution favoring an In
crease in their wages and the reten-
sion of seniority rights passed by the
aldermen on Monday night. The
measure now goes to Mayor Frank
Dorsey for his affirmation or veto,
he having ten days in which to dispose
of the resolution.
When questioned this morning as
to what he had to say and what ac-
tion he would take on the matter the
mayor emphatically replied: when
it does come to me 1 will have con-
siderable to say about it. Just now
will say nothing"
A hot fight was staged In the coun-
Gil chamber Monday night when ef-
forts to pass the longer railroad res
olution over the mayors veto failed
and a shorter measure. without any
condemning clauses, was unanimously
passed after considerable maneuver-
ing on the part of those wishing to
put the resolution through.
If the mayor signs the shorter res
olution, the matter will drop there.
Whether he will, however, is a ques-
tion, as hts statement this morning
would indicate that he had a lot to
say along this line at the proper
time.
Failure on the part of the mayor
to affirm the resolution will mean that
the aldermen at their next meeting
will either have to sustain his veto or
pass 1t over his veto. Owing to the
manner in which the aldermen have
changed their votes from time to time
on this railroad question it is prob
lem as to just what they will do
when it again comes before them.
Before voting in favor of the short
er resolution on Monday night Alder
man William c. Wilson stated that he
voted in favor of the longer resolu-
ton in May only after he had been
told by Alderman John ]. Clark, the
signer of that measure, that the mayor
was in favor of its passage. II have
learned now" the first ward alder
marfs said. that l was misinformed."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-09
CIVIL ACTION FOLLOWS
EXECUTION OF DEED

Francis Uszler and Adolph L.
Blekicki. of this city. have been or
dered to show cause before Vice
Chancellor John E. Foster on Mon
day, June IA. at the chancery cham
bers in Newark, why an attachment
should not be issued against them
and they be punished for their al
legged misconduct in violating the de-
cree and order made in the case,
namely, failing to execute deed with
George Ivan for property which he
purchased from them on February,
1919, and paid for in full. Ivan IS
represented by Attorney Alexander
Balint, Jr
The case has been fought In the
courts for some time past and all eff
forts to make Francis Uszler and
Adolph l.. Blekicki give Ivan deed
for the property have failed. The
defendants give no reason for not
giving the deed and admit that they
received in full the money for the
property. If the defendants continue
TO disobey the courts order TO sign
the deed after the hearing on Mons
day they will be placed in jail until
the deed is signed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-09

The questionnaires concerning the
commission form of government for
this city are being returned daily.
Six more were received this morning
making a total received to date OF
forty-two. All of the six question
naires received today were In favor
of the commission form of govern
ment for this city. Out of the forty
two questionnaires so far returned
thirty -four are in favor of the COM
mission government; four were re-
turned blank and four signed against
the movement.
A total of 200 questionnaires have
been sent out and 1t is urged that
they be signed and returned as soon
as possible after they are received.
BY returning the questionnaires at
once, 1t will make 1t possible for the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-06-09
CARS DAMAGED IN
AUTO MISHAP HERE

Two automobile accidents were re-
ported to the police yesterday, in
both cases machines humping into
one another caused slight damages
but no one was injured.
About $50 last. night a truck driv-
en- by Arthur Knole and bearing N.
Y. license S55O13 bumped into a
touring car driven by Albert Michel,
bending the mudguard on the latter
car. Patrolman Kilmurray investi-
gated the accident, and the two driv-
ers settled differences.
Shortly after 10 o'clock last night
Elmer Peterson, of 229 Sheridan
street, reported to Sergeant MOTIFS
that while turning into Cornell street
from Washington street, to go to-
ward New Brunswick avenue, auto
bearing license N. ]. 1857 backed
up, breaking his headlights, one lamp
bracket and bending a mudguard.