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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03
kinderqarten in Smaller Towns.

Statistics just compiled by the kim
dergarten division of the bureau of
education show that approximately
21OS5 children We're enrolled in kin
dergartens in towns under $500 popu-
lation during the year 1918, in charge
of 500 kindergarten teachers.
The banner states for kindergartens
in smaller places appear to be Michi-
gan and Wisconsin, the former state
with 40 kindergarten teachers and
4,015 pupils, and the latter state with
70 teachers and 1890 children in at
tendance at kindergartens in smaller
towns. California has 81 kindergarten
teachers and 2,037 pupils in cities I'M
der $500 population; Iowa. so teach
ers and 1,75O children; New Jersey.
40 teachers and 1912 pupils; and Ne
6raska, 60 teachers and 1.746 children.
The Nebraska figures indicate a spe-
cial effort to reach the smaller towns
with kindergarten facilities.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03
Maj. McClave Off
Nat. Gown Ticket,
Is For Gen. Wood

Editor The Palisadian, Palisades, \. !.
Dear Sir-I am pleased to state that
Col. O. E. Armstrong of Sussex Coun-
ty and myself have decided not to file
our petitions as delegates to the Ma
tiOnal Convention from the Sixth Dis
trict pledged to Leonard Wood, for
the reason that as the delegation head
ed by Major Pomeroy had changed
their designation from "uninstructed'
to Leonard Wood" our object has
been accomplished precisely the same
as it would have been had we sue
ceeded at the primaries
There was absolutely nothing per-
sOnal in our contemplated opposition,
neither were we opposed to the regu-
lar organization. But, believing that
at this most crucial. time in the affairs
of our country we needed Il man as
the chief executive of our nation who
would steer the ship of state into II
safe and sane channel, man who by
his proved record has shown his re-
liability, constructive adaptabiiity, far
sghtedneSS, his true Americanism, and
that in Leonard Wood we had found Il
man who, above all other candidates,
would best meet the situation, we de-
cided that the voters of the district
should have the opportunity of casting
their votes for him, through Il delega-
ton if they SO desired, in the same
manner accorded to any other candi-
date for the presidency; and that this
will now be accomplished through the
delegation headed by Major Pomeroy
is of great satisfaction to both Colonel
Armstrong and
Very truly yours,
MAJOR S. WOOD MCLAVE
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03
French Academy in Quandary.

What the French academy is to de-
eide in connection with the national d.
rectory concerning the introduction of
current slang terms created by and
during the war is disturbing the peace
of its honorable members. Should such
words as "poilu" be recognized? Opin-
ion varies. Is "bOche" to be academic ?
"Poilu," literally hairy one" is gen.
orally considered not to be worthy
synonym for the heroic French sol
der. In regard to 'boche." M. Brieux
writes: "In the next edition of the
dictionary of the academy our sue
cessors will decidedly be obliged to in
scribe the word 'boche' as term of
contempt earned by the Germans dur
ing the. last war;"
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03
DR.. COnstantien
Gives Talk on
Armenian Woes

Not often is the opportunity given
the people of Cliffside Park to listen
to such heart stirring presentation of
a world question from an authoritative
source as was that Wednesday after
noon at the Trinity Episcopal Church
of GrantwOod when Marshall Mont
gomery, himself born of missionary
parents in Armenia, secured the pres
ence of DR.. Constantien, native of
Armenia to talk on that country.
Mr.. Montgomery introduced DR.. Con-
stantien as his friend and playmate of
years ago in Armenia, who at his re-
quest had come to GrantwOOd from the
bedside of his sick wife to tell what it
was difficult to ascertain from the pa
pers or from Washington amid the
turmoil there.
DR.. Constantien, referring to the as
ISOLATION of his own and Mr. MOntgom-
ery's father in Silesia, introduced him
self "racially," as he expressed it, say
ing that when he became engaged to
an English girl and she announced her
engagement to an Armenian her friends
asked, "What's that?"
Today said he, "that would not be
asked. We are the best advertised
people in the world, and advertising
comes high. "We are antiques-and
antiques come high-descended from
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03
Mrs. Becker Gives
9th of Her Lectures
At Palisade Church

Another delightful lecture by Mrs.
Becker in the literature course of Pali-
sadie WAS given on Friday afternoon,
the sixth of the series, at the Union
Church of Palisade, under the auspices
of the Woman's Club of Palsade, and
enjoyed also by women of neighboring
localities
The topic WAS the Norwegian writer
Johann Bojer, who has written "The
Great Hunger" Dangerous Ground"
1.-The Face of the People" etc, which
works are being translated and brought
To this country.
''TreacherouS Ground" was reviewed,
and vivid picture was depicted of the
hero, the atheist son of the grasping
land owner, the son who wanted no
God rather than one who could be won
over 10 countenance oppression, by dint
of prayers or tears, as the son was led
TO believe. The son, who founded an
original sort of colony, New Lands"
of dozen or more families, phi
lanthropic venture and one of eXpia-
ton, as it We're, for wrongs for which
he was in a certain measure to blame.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03
DILL BILL P|CkLED BY EDWARDS
VETO; SAYS PARTISAN MEASURE
IS AN |NDEFENSIbLE IMPOSITION
Bill Provides for Transfer of Motor Vehicle Commission
er's Department From Secretary of States Office to
That of Newton A. K Bugbee Comptroller, Whom
Edwards Defeated Last Fall.
PRECIPITATES

Trenton, March Ex-Governor Ed
wards yesterday vetoed senate 233 by
Senator Allen, providing for the trans
fer of the motor vehicle department
from the office of secretary of state to
that of the comptroller.
The Republicans, through this meas
ure, seek to place in the control of
Comptroller Newton A. X. Bugbee the
appointment of'the head of the motor
vehicle department and also the patron
age of appointing inspectors through
out the state.
Accompanying the veto was mes
sage, in which the governor declared:
"Having been elected by the voters
of this state, l cannot stand idly by
and see an antagOnistic legislature,
under the guise of craftsmanship, take
away from the executive powers with
which the people have intrusted me
and give them to a person who was de-
feated for the Office to which | was
elected"
After telling of how the motor vehi-
Gle commissioner is appointed under
the present law he said that this bill
is bill to wrest from the governor of
this state, elected by the people, pow
ars which We're his at the time of his
election.
The governor said he disapprOved
the measure because he regarded it "aS
the boldest, most indefensible legisla-
ton" and, 81 can see no efficiency or
economy in removing admittedly prof.
cient officials
Whether the legislature passes this
bill over the goveror's veto or not, Sec
rotary of State Martin said today that
he would reappoint- Commissioner Will
liam L. Dill of the motor vehicle de-
partment as assistant secretary Of
state, which carries with it the position
of motor vehicle commissioner, imme
diately after the senate confirms him
as secretary of state. The senate fail
ed to take action on the nomination
yesterday.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03
Easter Music at
Palisade Church

In addition to Rev. II. P. Guhse's
sermon on "The Resurrection" the fol-
lowing musical program will be rem
dered:
Prelude A Spring Idyl Lake
Orchestra, Organ and Piano.
Duet Love Divine Stainer
Miss Kenworthy, Soprano.
Mr.. Gaess, Tenor.
Chant Lords Prayer Quartet
Solo Resurrection Shelby
Miss Kenworthy.
Piano, Organ and Violin Obligato.
Offertoire Selection Ambrose
Orchestra
Easter Sermon-By the Pastor
Anthem Sing Alleluia Buck
Miss Kenworthy, Soprano.
Miss Sibley. Contralto.
Mr.. Gaess, Tenor.
Mr.. Armonte, Bass.
Incidental Solos
Mr.. Gaess and Mr.. Armonte.
Postlude The Soldier Of the Cross =
Piccalonimi
Orchestra, Piano and Organ.
Mrs. Joseph kenworthy at the Piano.
Mr. J. B. Moody, Directing Organist.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03
Null Secundus
Club to Give Dance,
Carney Hall, Apr. %

A Leap Year dance which promises
to be one of the big attractions during
the latter part of April is now being
arranged by the Null Secundus Socie-
ty of GrantwOOd.
Friday evening, April %, has been
selected, and Carney hall has been
hired for the occasion. at s 80 D. m.
the "Synco Four" of Woodcliff will
open up the festivities with jazzy
fox tres, and they will keep everyone
present stripping the light fantastic
~ sy5r~---'s 4, -. '.sts t,.stiia.
The Null Secundus Society is one of
the latest clubs to be organized in
GrantwOod, but it is by no means the
least. There are now more than 80
members enrolled, which is Il good
showing considering that the society
was only organized about four months
ago. That the members intend to take
an active part in the social activities
of the neighborhOOd is evident, as re-
hearsals are now being held for play,
which will be produced some time dur
ing May.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03
EDGEWATER FERRY NOT TO Be TIED UP
IN GENERAL HARBOR STRIKE BECAUSE
OF LOCAL INDUSTRIAL SITUATION
Commuters From Hilltop Section Greatly Disturbed at
First Mention of Ferry Walkout, Are Now Assured
That No Trouble Need Be Feared-Boats Running
as Usual Friday
THE TALK MADE A BIG SCARE

The big ferry strike ordered for 8
o'clock Thursday night did not ma
terialize-that is, it had not up to Fri
day morning. People living in the
Hilltop section We're greatly perturbed
over the situation and fears existed
lest the former disagreeable expert
ences would have to be gone through
all over again. Many early ones who
take the 6 and $50 boats at Edge
water to reach New York made the
Public Service telephone, $40. have all
it could6o answering queries, SIS the
Edgewater ferry running?" Finally.
the Cliffside operators getting calls for
$40 would say. another party wants
to know if the Edgewater ferry is run
nine. Yes, its running
"Sure?"
Sure. They're running"
But at that the Coytesyille and
GrantWood cars from Palisade June
ton We're carrying larger percentage
OF the early commuters than usual,
many preferring to take chance of
getting through via the Hudson tubes
than risking the Edgewater route.
The ferry strike, of course, is a SYM
pathetic one in connection with the
New York harbor strike. In relation to
this, however, a person well versed in
the situation said TO The Palfsadfan
Friday morning:
1T is going to be deuced hard to tie
up the Edgewater ferry. There are
too many machine men and engineers
IN this section to have tieup for long.
The men will volunteer for service in
running the ferries. Besides. the Pub
nc Service will see to it that the fer
ries run as they did in the last ferry
strike. There are thousands of steady
workers in the Edgewater factories
who will not be disturbed in their
right to earn Il living to permit a strike
on the ferries
Deck hands stated Friday they had
had no instructions to walk out.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03
Trusty Tin Lizzie
Acts Like Broncho
When Fed Kerosene

Danny" Small, one of the court of
ticers at the county Jail, is telling a
story on himself and his "tin Lizzie"
which is highly amusing and consoling
to those who have passed through a
similar experience.
1t seems the doughty officer recently
took out his racing machine for a spin
through the balmy air of the early
spring and had reached the neighbOr-
hood of Abraham's Hotel, on Hudson
street, when the ching of beauty
came to a sudden stop for lack of fuel
Danny hied himself to the hotel and
borrowed from his friend Abraham a
gallon or so of what he thought was
"gac." The officer mounted his trusty
steed after feeding the tank, and, turn
ing on the juice, cranked her up and
showed her into first. The result was
a young imitation of the battle of the
Marine.
"The old steed spitted fire, snorted,
back fired, jumped ahead halted sud
denly and did all sorts of tricks on
the poor contiding driver" said an eye
witness.
After a lot of coaXing the "Rolls
Royce" was finally persuaded to land
its owner in front of the courthouse,
where an autopsy, performed by COM
petent physicians, revealed the fact
that his friend Abraham had uninten-
tionaHy supplied him with gallon of
kerosene oil instead of real "gas." =
HackenSaclS Record.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03
Machinery in Japan.

Japans rapid industrial progress
during the past five years is nowhere
more conspicuous than in the develop
ment of the machinery trade. Japan
imported in 1914 machinery to a value
of somewhat more than $12,0O0,0O0; in
1918 more than $29,OOOOOO. In 1914
the United States furnished 20 per
cent of the total imports Of machin-
cry; in 1918 80 per cent. Japan's ex-
ports of machinery, chiefly to far
eastern countries, have increased from
$634,O0O in 1914 to approximately
$780, 900 in 1918. Exports include
electrical machinery, spinning and
weaving machinery, lathes and print
ing machinery. ------~ --------
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03
Easter Services
At Cong'l Church
In Grantwood

The following Easter program will
be held at the Congregational Church.
Grantwood:
Easter services, Sunday, April 4, Il
Il. M: theme, What Easter Means
to Me" Rev. Noah G.. Cause; solo, Il
Know That My Redeemer Lives"
(HandeD, Miss Muriel Helen Wilson
Of New York city.
April 4, ) p. m.-Church school ex-
ercises by the boys and girls; address
by Mr.. Percy NJ Christie of Engle-
wood, \. j.; superintendent, Mr.. 2. w.
Schomber.
April +, S p. m.-Christian Endeavor.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03
Palisade Girls
Club to Appear in
Edgewater Apr. 80
Girls Club Will Give Play as Benefit.

The Girls Club of PaliSade will give
THE Rainbow Kimona" on Friday eve
ming at S:15 o'clock, April 80, in the
ceeds will be added to the funds of the
Community Club of Edgewater. This
club is accomplishing splendid work
in the factory district of Edgewater by
organizing classes among the girls and
establishing AmericaniZation classes
for all ages. Friends of the members
of the Palisade Girls Club will be glad
to support them in this new effort
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03

The high cost of soft drinks points
to the need of more public drinking
fountains for human beings as we'll as
horSaS
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03

Some men who are appalled, at the
thought of working for living con-
tinue TO play tennis in hot weather.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03

A permanent peace pact among pu-
gilists will never be accomplished so
long as there is gate money in the
game.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03
Sensible.

Japanese girl babies have their
heads shaved until they are three
years old.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1920-04-03

Continued on Page s.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
A HOMELESS HOME RULE BILL.

What will become Of the new Irish home rule
bill IS an interesting subject for speculation The
Irish are more than ever determined 10 have none
Of it. North and south Ireland are united on this
matter-the only thing they have been able to
for years. spite of their unanim-
Gus protests the Lloyd George government went
ahead and put the measure through. was given
It's final passage in the house of commons by a big
majority though without enthusiasm and in tho
deliberate absence Of the parties chiefly concerned
The house OF lords will doubtless take the same ac
lion. Then what?
Ulster and Dublin going to change over
night. reconcile their differences and accept this
dual system OF dominion self-governnent Sim
FeiH wants comLlete separation and Ulster wants
separation at all. The deadlock will continue
But the hons rule bill is not merely an offer for
ireland to accept reject 1t is a law of the realm
The British imperial parliament has legisated a
certain form Of government for part of the en-
pire, Internationally. Technically it should be en-
forced like other parliamentary act
VIII Great Britain. then. proceed to set up the
new parliamentary government in Dublin and Be-
fast BY force OF arms? Ii would be no use trying
That is self-evident Ireland be led 10 the limit
cd-home-rule trough but it cannot be forced 10
drink. The nanifestly destined to become a
dead letter. just would have been similar plan
les about the year 177S South ireland has made
her declaration OF independence. and apparently
means 20 stand by IT,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
The Horoscope
SUNDAY AND MONDAY,
NOV 0I-00


Sundays astrological forecast is
for important and interesti-.g events
which may take shape in Journeys.
changes or removals which should
prove beneficial. Those in employ
ment may expect good fortune or
promotion.
Those whose birthday it is may
expect a year of advantageous
change or travel Those in employ
ment may benefit a child born on
this day may be adventurous, rO-
mantle. and should succeed in en-
ployment.
Mondays astrological map fore
casts a rather quiet and uneventful
day. with affairs moving along in
the accustomed grooves. The dis
position may tend more toward the
mystical and the subjective than 10
the practical
Those whose birthday it is may
have rather quiet year, with inter-
ests turned 20 things OF the soul
rather than 10 the practical. They
may have peculiar experiences. A
child born on this day may be un-
usual, that is, have peculiar gifts
or be considered erratic or eccen-
trio. Its mind may be in the
clouds"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
NOVEMBER p. 1920.
SELLING THE SCHOOLS.

Gov. Coolidge OF Massachusetts, in an address 10
the Teachers association Of that state said: Il
have always striven stimulate interest in educa-
ton by getting the public to make a richer invest
ment in IT. II interest in any project
get some one to make investment in it, and
then their interest always follows"
while Gov. Coolidge undoubtedly had more than
a financial investment in mind nevertheless il is
more than likely that of the financial diff
cutes in the schools today due to the fact that
the schools have been sold" to the public
enough as a vital and successful undertaking
They have been regarded too long both within and
without the school house walls as a thing apars
from the business life Of the nation instead OF
what they really are-by far the greatest and best
paying business institution the country
To remedy this lack publicity is necessary: the
same sort of publicity would be given the aims
and returns Of any great undertaking requiring
ready invested That citizens may understand
how greatly Il is to their advantage that these
moneys be dsbursed wisely and honestly and in the
interest of the educational efficiency Also
1t should be made plain that the returns upon the
Investment in education. in citizenship and earn
ing power of the educated. are a definite financial
return. not fanciful sentimental thing and that
they viii be high low exactly as the machine is
efficient.
When these matters are better understood in
creased investment in education will be easier to
secure and. the governor predicts. increased
interest will follow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
More Truth
Than Poetry
By JAMES ]. MONTAGUE
A TALE WITH A MORAL.

A TALE WITH A MORAL.
Where summer eternally smiles
And azure is always the sky
Ger the green little, clean little
That lie TO the south OF Hawaii.
A bachelor never would bother to
A dark Polynesian daughter
But put in his pocket a clam-shell
or two,
And went to the market and
bought 'er.
But the law Of supply and demand
Throughout Polyn esia is found,
And sometimes the maidens on hand
Were not half enough TO go round;
So before very long there began TO
On these islands that dot the Pa
cific,
The methods employed by the bold
And the price for wife was ter
rifle.
Conditions soon got pretty bad
And people grew hopeless, be-
cause
The rate-raising wife vendors had
Quite AL of the wealth that there
was
Most all the young warriors who
dwelt in the place
And had but few clam shells to
jingle.
Were shortly bowed down by the
horrid disgrace
That falls on a man who is single.
Till, in fury they sharpened their
spears
And after a bear OF a fight,
They roasted the -profiteefs
And had 'em for dinner one
night.
And now. in that beautiful sector OF
earth
Where the climates a rare, but a
hot one.
A wife doesn't ever cost more than
she's worth,
And every young warrior has got
one.
Copyright, 1920
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
CERMANY"S EXCUSABLE ATTEMPT TO
RECLAIM HER LOST COLONIES.

Germanys notification Of the League OF Nations
that she does consider herself bound by the
terms OF abe Versailles treaty which she
rendered her colonies is than significant It
threatening II is the first distinct echo Of the
American elections from across the seas Berlin
through her ambassadors here Messrs. Vierick.
Lodge Knox Watson etc, has succeeded in driving
that wedge in between her allies al which she
hammered so hard during the war; succeeded BY
laying down her and resorting to the pr6pa-
ganda OF peace. Now she considers herself entrench-
ed behind AN American replica Of Messrs. Lenne
and Trotsky through the election Of Messrs Hard
ing and Coolidge and the popular Endorsement of
their separate peace program.
Had Germany applied 10 the League for a revi-
sion OF those clauses OF the Versailles treaty
Driving her Of her colonies that would be one
thing. but 70 renounce the treaty, and declare her
self not bound by hose clauses, is quite another
thing Il might 70 anyone not a pro-German.- bear
al the earmarks Of her old audscity and DOM
ineering ways Il D. virtually deh thrown the
iaee Of the wOrId-with the exception or Russia.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1920-11-22
PATRONIZE AMERICAN SHIPS.

That business competition may be sharp and even
ruthless between nations otherwise friendly is in
dicated by the statement of the chairman OF the
exporters TO patronze American ships He init
mates that foreign shipping interests. jealous OF
the business going to vessels flying the Stars and
Stripes would drive Flag the
and TO that end may reduce, their freight rates so
greatly below those charged by the American
chant marine that the latter will forced out Of
business. whereupOn the foreigners. left without
competition, will raise their rates to the highest
point that the traffic will bear.
Developments maritime commerce have not
taken just the turn that our European competitors
anticipated and desired. Germany, it is true has
been eliminated from the ocean trade: but the
United States almost negligible rival in this
field of trade before the war, gives promise of be
ing as formidable a contender Germany was.
The chairman of the shipping board gives out fig
to show that the majority OF imports now
bottoms For example. during the week ended oct.
80. the hast for which statistics are available the
boards records show 15S American ships arrive
with 1854 tons, compared with 100 foreign ships
with S5sOs tons. while 131 foreign vessels arrived
in ballast against only IS American ships
Naturally such situation this making the for
egn shipping interests which used to enjoy SO
Patriotic considerations would seem TO dictate that
far is possible. Americans give their ocean
business TO American ships