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Arizona republican., 1920-10-13

arms, 211 per cent increase in guy rods, S9.7 increase in iron wire. He cited year by year the increased cost in construction work in this state.
 J. J. Clunan of New York, accounting expert, testified that the total operat- ing receipts ih the state Of Arizona in 1919 amounted to $56S,154.35, giving the total operating expenditures as $376, PATS and the excess receipts over expenditures as S191 1,9e6.54.
 MT. Clunan stated to MT. Jones that there remained only seven states in the United States where the question was still pending, the remaining states having granted the 20 per cent raise.
 M. T. Cook, general manager, of San Francisco, and E. c. Vanderbilt. dis trict superintendent, testified as to the local operations. MT. Cook discussed particularly the contract between the railroads and the Western Union and ! the mode of operation in repeater sta tions.
 l The company furnished a mass of | figures to bear out it's contention that | the present rates are insufficient to recompense the company for public service performed in the state. It was held that service would deteriorate and the investor in stocks and bonds suffer a depreciation in their security.
 Edward Haid of St Louis and JohT B. Wright of Tucson appeared for the Western Union and Clyde M. Candy assistant attorney general, represented the commission.
 A hearing in which the same iSsu' was involved was held a year ago whel the increase in rate was denied by th' corporation commission for lack O
 sufficient showing by the company.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-13
INTERSTATE RATE
 INCREASE IS ASKED
 BY WESTERN UNION

Asking for 20 per cent increase in US lntrastate rates, representatives of lhe western Union appeared before the corporation commission vesterdav when a hearing on the application for the raise was heard before Commis- sloner F. A. Jones. The Western Onlon asked for the same rate by which the company operated under government control and which the in- terstate commerce commission permit ed to continue in effect as far as in- terstate business was concerned when the telegraph lines. business and af- fairs were turned back to private own erships by the government.
 At yesterdays hearing prominent. of- ficials offered testimony which was largely of a technical nature. The prfce of material, labor cost. taxes. as well as the cost of everything pertain ing to maintenance and operation. was thoroughly gone into and voluminous reports were introduced as exhibits and will be closely examined by the corporation commission before any or der in the case is entered.
 An idea of the vast amount of busi- ness transacted by the company can be gained from the number of tele- grams handled in the state in 1919. the number of interstate messages being 1,O32,259, at an average cost of 732 cents, while intrastate telegrams mum bered 707,440, at an average cost oi 26.S cents, making a total of S2,639, ,699 which is exclusive of press matter.
 R. J. Meigs. valuation engineer, whc came form New York for the hear ing, testified that the appraisal of tn, company's property in Arizona was il the amount of $1,096,S76. He furnished interesting price comparisons betweer
 1s1O-1914, the normal price years, an, 1919, showing the vast increase in tn
 cost of practically everything used II
 connection with the plant. Besides tn
 increase in labor. he mentioned amonl
 other items the PA per cent increase il
 poles. 1S2 per cent increase in eros
Arizona republican., 1920-10-13

vations. their pleasure will he the greater by the brief delay. Those who are ih the habit of putting off securing their seats until the last moment are certain to be disappointed, inasmuch as the interest in The Brat is large and best results are secured by making sure at the earliest moment.
 ''T'he Brat" is underlined for the Elks theater for six performances, commenc- ing tomorrow night, thus concluding the engagement with the Sunday night show. The usual Saturday and Sunday matinees will be given.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-13
HOW ID YOU TAKE
 YOURS STRAIGHT?

''Do you take yours straight"
 That is the question which is being put to practically everyone today, but it does not mean what you think it does.
 No, indeed. It has nothing to GO with that. It is entirely different, but is as popular as that sort of thing used to be on New Years eve.
 Some take it for their health and others take it because it is the thing to do. Some take it dissolved in fruit juices or in water; they are the kind who drink it oown. There gre others who spread it on crackers. while still other stake it straight
 It's yeast.
 You will soon learn to like the taste if you stay with it long enough. and you will find the fad beneficial So say noted editors, state officials, prominent club women and society girls, who have joined the ranks of yeast devotees.
 AAa- Ix~
Arizona republican., 1920-10-13
The Red Bird.

Willie Tell put on an apple stunt way back in the long ago and folks are still talking about it, for it was some stunt and the natives never did get over it. The Red Bird is planning an apple stunt that will make Bil Tells escapade look like a rank amateur, and 1t will happen next Monday night. Bill Tell never had a chance to win any such prizes as the Red Bird will offer. and Bill Tell never had as much fun with his apple thing as will those who
Arizona republican., 1920-10-13
ADJUSTMENTS

Instead of giving the initial perform ante of The Brat at the Ellxs theater thia afternoon. aa originally announced. ~ has @een delayed until tomorrow. Thursday, night. The principal reason or tho delay was duo to the fact that the company with Miss Alden is en tour and 70 give a highly satisfactory pro- duction thcre was not sufficient time otherwise. hence the delay. While this no doubt will be a disappointment to those who had already made seat reser-
Arizona republican., 1920-10-13
ac;v;Iian Clothes" At Strand

Thomas Meighan starts his engage ment at the Strand toady presenting Civilian Clothes" The first starring vehicle for this popular actor, it has been heralded as one of the screens finest accomplishments of the, year. Civilian Clothes" it will be remem- bered scored a tremendous hit on the stage, where it enjoyed phenomenal runs in all the larger cities-Los Ane geles marking up 40 weeks as it's en- gagement in the coast city. Hugh Ford in adapting this hit for the screen has succeeded in maintaining the general atmosphere of romantic comedy, carry ing the theme to the utmost of perfec- tion. and elaborating on the settings until he has evolved a truly striking achievement, and one that finds Thomas Meighan surrounded by an ex- ceptional Paramount cast including Martha Mansfield, Marie Shotweu, Frank Losee, Alfred Hickman, War ren Cook, Maude Turner Gordon, AL bert Gran, Isabelle Garrison, Halbert Brown and Kathryn Hildreth. The Strand announces this feature will be screened without advance in prices.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-13
Mary MaeLaren at the Hip

Mary MacLaxen in The Road to Di- vorce" starts a two days engagement at the Hip today, appearing in one of her familiar feature stories, in which she is accorded ample opportunity for excellent, emotional interpretation. As is indicative by the title the story re- wolves about the great question of matrimonial felicity, and finds it's characters drawn from modern envi- ronment. Mary MacLaren, always particularly appealing in stories of this type appears to fine advantage in this one, for it is a role that she envelops with a treatment combining thorough ness of preparation and definiteness in pointed and compelling situations. ''The Road to Divorce" is augmented by Christie comedy which will round out as perfectly balanced motion pie ture bill as the Hip has screened for some time.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-13

visit the Red Bird next Monday. In the first place. Bill had a wonderful opportunity to get all nervous m every thing-but the Red Bird has fixed up all that stuff. and the only nervousness to be experienced will be the funny nerves working overtime, for it's go- ing to be a laughter event for every- body. The Red Bird is the home or gaiety. Carol Reed and his jazz band' delivering dance delight, are as Ddsy as popcorn merchants on a county tar day arranging the musical program for the affair. Mayfield, the floor manager. is running them a close second making the finishing touches for the event, and every patron of the Red Bird is pa tiently waiting for Monday night to roll around, for big things are promised and big things will surely happen on that night.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-13

classes at the Blue Bird. a convenience which is being taken advantage of by many desiring to learn the acme of dance excellence.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-13
Vaudeville at Ramona

Today starts vaudeville again at the Ramona. The bill for this engagement will be found to the liking of every vaudeville fan, for it combines yer satilitys and variety to the last word. There are comedians and singers, dancers and a score of pretty girls, handsomely costumed. This feature chorus is one of the Biggest bets vau- deville has produced yet, and it's novel, ty combines with its effectiveness in making it a real headline attraction. They present the latest song hits, dressing each number in brilliant cos tune effects. and presenting real mu- sical treat with each appearance. The dancers, comedians and sketch teams are all up to the standard set by the Ramona in its opening performance last week, and will find instant favor with Phoenicians. Once again the Ra- mona announces that despite the att tractiveness of the bill, the house prices will prevail, no advance having been made.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-13
The American.

There is never any need of feeling dull in Phoenix, or of spending single uninteresting evening, not with sucn animated jazz promoters as Gene Dab ney and his Vernon Six right in our very midst. And what gala scene the American is each evening, when all or dancing Phoenix turns out to partake of the greatest variety of entertain ment ever offered locally. 1t seems as though these popular artists can never exhaust their supply of new musical and song hits, for each evening they bring new and unusual delights to their enthusiastic guests.
Arizona republican., 1920-10-13
The Blue Bird


 There is dancing and dancing-the same as in everything else-but also the same as in everything else there is one best. Best dancing in Phoenix means the Blue Bird, where the light fantastic is to be enjoyed under the most favorable of favorable conditions
 With King Brandy and his inimitable jazz band on the job, to furnish the music. the patrons are assured of the finest of inspiration, for dance playing with this clever organization, long since voted foremost Phoenix favorites. is a science. With the wonderful mu- sic, there is combined the beautifully decorated ballroom-the largest in the state-with a floor unexcelled any where. Seating arrangements and booth are in evidence aplenty, and res- ervations may be made without charge all during the day, by simply calling 1868. Walter Willis Powell is floor manager, while E. $. Mayfield is man. ager of instruction, conducting daily
Arizona republican., 1920-10-13
HTbe Birth of a Nation"-coIumbia

"The Birth of a Nation"-Columbia.
 The Columbia theater will present, for today and tonight only, D. w. Grif- fith's eighth wonder of the world, "The Birth of a Naticn." This is without doubt the most massive production ever made, employing 1s,oO0 people, 5000 horses, 5000 scenes, at cost of half million dollars. This picture has cleo trified its audiences wherever it has been shown and will make better American out of anyone who sees it. Tn it the biggest battle of the Civil War is realistically re-enacted. The Ford theater at Washington is reproduced in this picture with the smallest detail masterfully arranged for the re-enact- ment of the tragedy that robbed the na- tion of it's great president, Lincoln. The story is adapted from Thomas Dixon famous novel, "The Clansman."
 As an added measure of mirth, one oi Harold Lloyd's famous comedies entl- tied Prom Hand to Mouth" will be in- cluded in the Columbia theater program for the balance of this week.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-05-19
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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-05-19
STOMACH TROUBLE AND
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Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-05-19
WE HAVE WITH
US TODAY

THE TIMES has prepared ques-
i tionnaire consisting of ten ques-
tions, which it submits each day to
some welI-known person.
y Introducing
Mrs. Samuel Artman,
President of the Local Coun-
ell of Women.
Q. What is your name in full?
A. Ada Adelia Artman.
Q. Have you ever had a nickname?
a "Laddie.'
Q. What was your favorite sport
when, you were n girl?
A. Milking cows.
Q. What was your star accomplish
ment when you were in school.
A. Taking the floor in spelling
matches. .
Q. How did you happen to meet
your husband, and where did you
meet him?
A. Both attending the teachers in
stitute, Lebanon, Indiana.
Q. What is your hobby today?
A. Writing.
Q. What was your ambition when
you were a girl?
A To be a leader for good among
men and women.
Q. If you were forced to support
yourself what line would you
A. Teaching.
Q. What would YOU do with a mil
lion dollars If you had it to give
away?
A. Build a home for homeless girls.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-05-19

BLEACHED SHEETS,
size 72x90, deep hem,
t f1rs' d.e each b 1.'/9
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-05-19

willing to pay a rate for utility service
that will permit a fair return on the in
vestment and maintain good service.
But they want to know what the in
vestment is.
They object to taking it for granted
that the investment is represented by the
corporation reports, and they expect the
public service commission to place values
on utility property in accordance with the
provisions of the utility law.
In short, they have no confidence in the
''guesses" of a commission whose seere-
tary, Carl Mote, is the political man Fri
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-05-19

Cay for Jim Goodrich. who boasts of his
large holdings in these corporations that
have too long profted by the commits
sion's "guesses."
Public utilities of Indiana might as
we'll realize now as after while that il
they expect to continue to exist under a
public service commission, that commits
sion will have to get busy and win to it.
self a measure of public confidence.
The public will tolerate the imposition
of higher rates for utility service when
such rates are fixed after propr valua-
tion of the utility property by a commits
sion in which the people have some conf
dence.
The public will not much longer toler-
! ate the imposition of higher rates on
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-05-19
ANTI-FAT

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Ask for Tablets Arbolone."
IL
Arbolone will stop that craving.
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Ill.
And the pounds away viii Gwin-
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Note.-This little poem was writ.
! ten by literary woman of Los An
geles, Calf, as a testimonial to Tab
lets Arbolone. 1t so aptly and truth
July describes the virtues of this
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- use 1t for advertising. Facts
Il gratitude are both expressed
tn admirable rythm and metre
vertigement-
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-05-19

estimated" valuations by a commission
whose every act is vised by James r.,
Goodrich and based on information gath
cred in half hearted hearings by such in
competents as Carl Mote, publicity agent
and campaign director for Goodrichism.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28
MUDDY ROADS DEVELOP DUST
Mo place for Water 10 Stand Where
Roadbed Is Kept Well Crowned,
Hard and Smooth.

The muddier a road gets the more
dust will result when 1t dries up. TIE
sides of the ruts are ground to dust
The roadbed that is kept well crowned.
hard and smooth offers no place Tor
wafer to stand, so 1t will not deVelos
bau rurs q much dust.
1t is the usual fault of the inexpe-
rienced driver to pay too little atten-
ton to the condition Of his battery.
Car owners should not forget that
one part of the battery system which
needs attention is the distributor
head.
When placing chains on your tfres
be sure to have the hooks toward
the back as you lay them over the
wheel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28
Automobile Notes
PLAN TO GET FEDERAL HELP
Positive Obligation Should Be Placed
Upon States to Give Aid to
County Units.

Tint federal aid funds should here
after be expended only upon roads
which are included In an i~ntercounty
system of main highways, is becoming
a fixed policy In many states, despite
the fact that the present road act does
not require such use of the money.
Pennsylvania, Virginia, Ohio, Indi-
ana, Illinois, Wyoming and Washing
ton recently have practically decided
to confine the federal money to roads
that count In w~ell-defined state sys-
tens.
IF the national government Is to
continue the policy Of appropriating
way improvement, a positive obligation
should be placed upon the states to
give aid to their county units" asserts
President David Jameson of the Amer
lean Automobile association, which or
~ganization devoted its countrywide
energies to the passage Of the federal
aid road act and urged such legislation
at q time when 1t was far from popu-
lar.
"If 1t Is the correct thing-and we
believe that 1t is-for the Weather
and more settled states to give as
sistance through the federal treasury
to the less populated and undeveloped
parts of the country, this national CO
operation carries with it an obligation
to the state to function as a common
wealth in the form of ~intercounty
roads built and maintained entirely al
state expense.
"While 1t has been found necessary
in some states to employ automobile
registration money in floating state
bond issues, this should not be done
except as a last resort, simply because
there is need of yearly maintenance
funds and these are best supplied by
the registration and other taxes col
lected from motorcar owners. The
total Of this money for the whole coun-
try now exceeds $50,000,000."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28
FRANZ IRVING COOPER.
CBAlPr1AN NAT con.
STAN O~ARDIZ
OF SCHOOL. Bull lS0S.

CLEVELAND, Feb. 2T. School
teachers-tall ones, broad ones. thin
ones and fat-the long and the short
of education, told each other at the
National Educational Association
meeting here how they lived on their
salaries.
THE average school teachers salary
for nine months of the year Is $500"
said John F.. Sims, president OF the
Michigan State Normal School at
Stevens Point, who has made a study
of the thing. They should have $500
to live on, $500 to save money on and
s210o when they are earning It,"
There are $500 vacant school rooms
in Texas because teachers can't live
on the average eight ont salary
of $500, according to Miss Annie Webb
Blanton, state superintendent and the
only woman in the southern states TO
hold an elective state office.
Education Is going to pot a
teachers are being forced from the
profession in ordr to live" says Miss
Blanton. They should have a voice
in school administration, too. That
will make for grea,e r efficiency and
there will be less autocracy by school
boards"
Perhaps the busiest person at the
meeting was Mrs. Josephine Preston.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28
FILL LINCOLN HIGHWAY GAPS
Recent Gift Of 100000 Made to Com
pIete the Transcontinentai
Thoroughfare.

With a recent gift Of 100000 1t is
announced that I'VE Nevada stretches
Of the Lincoln highway will be I'M
proved, thus filling the last gap In the
first American transcontinental high
way. 1t is sentiment Of the donor that
the work should properly be done by
the state and federal governments. but
he is glad to make a personal sacri-
fee that the finished road may bs
presented to the American people as
an object lesson. It is felt that the
greatest value of this pioneer highway
lies in its educative value for the gen
eral public.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28
DANGER SIGNAL AT CROSSING
Startling Automatic Device Gives
Warning Of Approaching Trolley
Car at Crowded Corner.

Where three streets come together
at one place the crossing is sure to
be dangerous, particularly If traffic Is
heavy and there is a trolley line.
A startling danger signal has been
invented for such a crossing. 1t stands
on a corner that the cars pass. and Is
so connected with the track that when
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT
FOR SALE

AUCTION SALE-Farm stock and
equipment of Bell E.. Carpenter,
Race Track Farm, ST. Georges Ave
nue., Woodbridge. N. j., IN Tuesday.
March End, at 10 A. M. consisting of
8 Mules, ] road Horse. ! Cow, 1S
Pigs / Boar. s Brood Saws, 20 Chick
ems. rs Ducks. Harness, Log Wagon.
Farm Wagons, Dump Wagons, Cutter.
10 Horse Gasoli - Engine, Hay all
farming Implements and some house
hold furniture. Arthur E. Mead. Auc-
tioneer, Office, 1896 Elizabeth Ave,
Elizabeth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28

Washington state superintendent and
president of the association. She. too,
Is a strong advocate for the better
pay. better brains" dea in education.
One man at the convention found
many friends among the teachers. but
admitted that his name was probably
mud" to thousands OF s~choolboys
across the land. He's the man who
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

OWNER of q general store In a thirty
ing town near Perth Amboy wants
to retire and will sacrifice entire
stock fixtures. two buildings. gar
age and automobile at a low figure;
store now doing an average business
of $500 weekly; owner clearing SO 500
net yearly: opportunity for person
seeking a good profitable business.
See 8. r. Kelsey. Room 2e6. Raritan
Bldg.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28
HELP WANTED

WOMEN or Man wanted: salary SPA
full time, SOC hour spare time selling
guaranteed hosiery to Wearer; eXper-
fence unnecessary. nternationa
Mills, Norristown, Pa.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-28

Z L D

WANTED FOR WOOD WORKING
MILLS
First class molding machine man.
First class sash maker.
Apply to Boynton Lumber Co., Sc
warren. N. ].
Located on Fast Line from Elizabeth,
near Perth Amboy.