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The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-30
Story of a Snowflake.

A snowflake should be built upon a
particle Of dust. Then, II it has the
good fortune to begin its career at the
top of cloud many miles above the
earth, and to pass through many at
mospheric strata, differing In their
temperature and the amount of mois-
ture they contain, the snowflake is
very likely to become notable indi-
vidual among its kind. In stratum
of warmer air the fake catches mois-
ture on its tiny spicules, and when it
enters colder stratum below the mois-
ture is frozen, and so the fake grows.
In a thawing air many flakes some
times cohere, forming disks from an
inch to two or three inches across.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-30
take that presents the same possibility
A Square Deal.

take that presents the same possibility 7
A Square Deal.
Every part and phase of the contest
is planned out in the utmost fairness
and no candidate has any undue ad.
vantage. The contest Is now merely
started and every candidate has good
chance to win the First Grand Prize.
The mere fact that a Beautiful Dodge
Bros Touring Car heads the list of
prizes causes some candidates to think
that they could never win the First
Grand Prize. Well, someone is going
to win it. and whoever does will be the
one who goes after it.
Remembers!
The largest vote credit will be given
in the forepart Of the Campaign and
after 10 p. m, January 9Th, the vote
schedule is reduced one.fifth and will
continue to be reduced until the last
week when the vote value will be
almost one.half of the present value.
Look over the vote standing in to.
days issue, decide whether You are
going to be "go getter" or gutter,
and get busy. Others are securing
subscriptions and votes. why not you
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1921-12-30

10000 Species Of Beetle.
One hundred and fifty thousand spe-
cies OF beetle are represented In the
British museum.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-25
NACKAY,S COAL PROBE

Senator Mackay, of Bergen county, Is In tne
race for the Republican nomination for govern
or. He is said to be looked upon with FAVOR by
the state organization. During the last session
of the legislature he took great pains TO see
that various measures were enacted whereby
,o MIGHT keen himself in the limelight while
the legislature was not in session.
One of these measures was the creation OF d
commission to investigate the coal situation IN
this state. Senator Mackay had himself placed
ot the head of this commission. But thus lar
the so-called coal probe has been a farce. Inc
commission doesn't even seem to be apie ~
get together. And this, too, at a time when the
people are highly incensed over the price they
are asked to pay for coal in the middle OF the
summer.
If Senator Mackay hopes to beneht MS chahces
for occupying the governors chair by MS ao'
tivities In behalf of the people regarding coa'
prices he has got another guess coming.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-25
Member Of ~he Associated Press
LAWYERS OFFER ASSISTANCE

1t is a most worthy action, and in thorough
Keeping with the Perth Amboy spirit, that the
Amboy Bar Association has taken in re-
gard to looking after the interests of the widows
of the fremen who were killed in the recent
grade crossing accident. The city has been
with out-of-town lawyers of the am
Eulance chasing variety, all seeking to make
Ioney out of these widows bereavement.
1t is probable that few, If any. OF these women
ave ever had experience in legal matters. Some
them might easily be induced to take hasty
jon, entrusting their entire case in the hands
some stranger by the seemingl plausible
of a smooth-tongued sinister who paints
i'd picture of fabulous wealth to be OBJ
fom the railroad company. He. of
/seeing to it that he got the lions share
Atever damages might be obtained.
tn Amboy has every sympathy for the
lies of those who lost their lives in the
kible accident. Those who have suffered this
Feat loss are our friends and neighbors. That
Re all want to do everything in our power to
assist them Is evident from the unprecedented
response made to the mayors appeal for funds
kfor the benefit of the families. Never has so
arge an amount been raised in so short a time
nd with SO little effort.
This manifestation of sympathy and the eager
re to help in every way possible is ample
on why any of the widows desiring legal
should refuse to listen to strangers, but
themselves of the offer of the bar associa-
this city which is composed of men VINO
ady and willing to render without charge
service within sheir power.
\Enen following the profession of law,
are men in every other walk OF
Q a disgrace to their calling. But
one going to take advantage OF any
cken people here If the lawyers OF
hboy can help it.
committee of lawyers named by Judge
ann as president of the bar ASSOCIATION
de up of some of the ablest men pract1clng
That they can be trusted to do the right
in regard to any proposed settlement goes
I saying.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-25

their sinecures through favoritisn and pull
in spite Of all efforts heretofore made to GUST
them, is a job well worthy of a man who rem
dered distinguished service in France.
That Mr.. Dawes fully realizes the magnitude
of the task that he has been asked to perform
is evident from his statement setting forth his
plans of organization. I'VE all know" he says,
THE desperate condition of the business of the
country at present-industrial, agricultural and
commercial-and that it is staggering under a
tremendous burden of taxation from which it
must be relieved if it is to properly revive. Con-
gress has passed the budget law in order to give
the President machinery with which to secure
the necessary for him to direct the
reform of government business dministration
and save taxes"
Mr.. Dawes then proceeds to summarize the
Jaw passed by congress and to pay his
respects to it with characteristic visor. One
might as we'll be handed a toothpick with
which to tunnel Pixies Peak was his COM
ment.
However, Mr.. Dawes says he accepts the
position offered him by the President only
with the idea that the patriotism of the bureau
chiefs and the country as a whole can be so
aroused in this emergency that it will be met
o'CN
as was the emergency of the war four years
ago.
UNLESS the bureau chiefs Of the depart
ments,' Mr.. Dawes goes on to say, and the
leading business men of the country respond to
the call of the President as they did four years
ago. the situation is hopeless as far as any
material relief for two years is concerned from
this source"
The establishment of a budget system and
the reorganization of government departments
and bureaus is a matter of vast importance u
every taxpayer. President Harding has CHOSEN
well in selecting the man to take charge OF the
work and he ought to have the cooperation OF
every citizen. If the Harding administrator
can succeed in putting across this one reform 1t
will have established a record for achievement
that will cause it to rank among the most sue
cessful administrations in the history of the
country.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-25

There was a long freight train, and
it stood upon a track. and 1T essay
ed to go forward. but 1t could not
go.
For the train was heavy, and the
track was wet, and the wheels OF the
locomotive went round and round,
neither did the sand enable them to
grip the track.
And I stood and watched It, and
I wondered if it could make its get
away.
But the engineer was wise In his
generation, and he backed up a few
inches, and then quickly threw his
lever ahead. and opened the throttle
tolerably wide.
And the engine started ahead, and
the first car started with it. And the
second car felt the jerk and started
also. and the third likewise.
Then did all the cars fall in line
each one of them with a jerk and a
change of it's mind, and the engineer
sat in his seat and whistled a quie,
tune, for he had everything coming
along fine.
Now what he had done was only
this, that he gave unto himself the
benefit of the fraction of an inch OF
slack that is between each car and
it's neighbor. so that he did not have
to start the first car until the engine
had gone ahead for the half of an
inch, and the second a started not
till the first vas going.
And each car gave unto him 6
little of slack, and all the time the
engine and the moving cars were
gathering momentum. And by the
| time the last car started. 1t was with
a jerk that overcame all its hesita'
ton and then some.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-25
RIPPING RHYMES
BY Walt Mason
SELF PRAISE

SELF HtSAISL
The man who tells how good he is
should drop that stunt in haste; he
merely makes men sigh, Gee whiz,"
and think he shows poor taste. |
hope that / have sterling worth, of
which my neighbors tell; l hope that
1 adorn the earth on which l deign
to dwell; / hope I'm loaded to the
guards with qualities so fine that I'm
a model to all bards who write the
lifting line. But 1 must show them
by my deeds, which are in daily view,
and moi by empty words or creeds'
or with my loud bazoo. My merits
will be known to all, though / am
like a clam; I do not need to hire
a hall to tell how good / am. If l
in anything excel, the town Ill
know the fact; / do not nee to ring
a bell attention to attract. The man
who's prone to emphasize his claim
to harp and crown soon finds that
all the other guys expect he'll jump
the town. True worth in modesty
arrayed is sweet and passing fair,
but when it's brazenly dispia. I'd we
guess it isn't there. With blue prints
Of my merits bright your ears ! shall
not vex. though l may be a Shin
ing light, a credit to my sex.
Copyright by George Matthew Adams
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-25
TOO MANY COOKS SPOIL THE PIE
Nv Frederick j.. Haskin.

WASHINGTON, June 25.-That a polltlcal
ma iority may be too overwhelming for conVen-
fence. especially when it consists IN large part
of new congressman, is a fact which Is now
being experienced by Republican leaders anu
privately admitted by some of them.
Especially is the great number of republican
legislators at a disadvantage when it comes TO
inc all-important and always irritating business
NJ dividing up the pie. Vastly more energy Is
always expended by congressman in appolnSr
ing postmasters, revenue Collectors, > tho
and elevator bows than in studying any of the
ma ior measures. 1t is easy to hnd q consress-
man who does not know anything ABOUT ens
nava, apnropriatton bill, but impossible to find
one who is not acquainted with all the patron
age fights in his own district in all tnelr pam,
ful details. His reelection depends more upon
the tact and luck with which he manages 'nose
same patronage fights than upon anything else'
Now there are many jobs 20 be aWaiueu' ~
with this huge Republican majority, there arg
also a great many senators and representative
with constituents who expect to be honoreu anu
incidentally remunerated. With 800 republican
representatives and ffty-nine Republican sem
ators, the scramble at the pie counter has never
hpen So lively.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-25

Q. Will the average mar remem
Der things better which he sees or
those which he hears? j. NJ. B.
A. According to a statement Is
sued recently by the Carnegie Insti-
tute, an individual remembers 3-5
of what he sees and 1-5 of what he
hears.
@. How many schools are there
for Indian children? N. S. w.
A. In 1919 there were 1877 board
ing schools and 216 day schools for
Indians.
O. How is it hat a street can
get It's power through one wire,
while electricity hat serves us in
our homes has two wires? X. b.
A. This is because the rails OF
the track of street cars make a
grounded return.
@, What is meant by single stalk
method of cotton culture? o. M. ).
A.. The Department of Agricul-
ture says that this is the new close
spacing system. The cotton plants
are only & to IL inches apart, and
in growing, the lower or vegetative
branches do not develop, the upper
or fruiting branches ~blossoming
earlier. Increased yield, less labor
and expense, and a lessening of boil
WeeVIl udIlidSe are Sidihieu " III
method.
@. Is the District of Columbia
represented by a star on the flag?
A.. The District of Columbia is not
a state, and is not represented by a
star on the flag.
@. What is the size of the restored
model of the Temple of Karnak in
the Metropolitan Museum? An In
quirer.
A. The Metropolitan Museum says
| that the model, which is q portion
of the great Hypostyle Hall of the
Temple only-the central 6 of the IL
columns across the breadth-ano
not of the whole temple, is 9 fee
deep and Z feet broad.
@. How long has the theory OF
evolution been advanced? ]. c.
A. 1t is impossible to say wher
this theory was first advanced, blu
| Empedocles, a Greek who lived from
493-4S5 B. c., held this idea, as die
Aristotle.
@. Why do the Scotch Highland
soldiers get the name of the "Blaci
Watch? r. H.
A. The name BLACK Watch wa:
given to the highland regiment OF
account of the dark colored tartar
that they wore to distinguish then
from the "Red Soldiers" as the reg
! ulars were called.
@. What does abracadabra mean
l.. II. Y.
A. This is a mystic word or col
lection of letters. If it ever had {
meaning it is no longer Known, ane
the word is used to express the 1des
of something without meaning. Thu
word as an acrostic-
a. n r a C a d a b
a b + a C a d a b r
a b r a C a d a b
ct cetera. worn as an amulet, wa
supposed to ward off fevers.
@. Who was "Pelorus Jack? r
H.. II.
A. The Bureau of Fisheries say
that Pelorus Jack appears to hav'
been a large porpoise or grampus
The canadian Fisherman" gives tn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-25

Sealed proposals will be received by the
Board of Education Of the Township OF
Piscataway for the erection and compile
ton of a new two room school in the
New Era Section, located on the road be-
tween South Plainfeld and New Market.
Bids shall be made out on forms sup
piled for that purpose and delivered 70
the Clerk of the Board. or presented at
a meeting to be held in the New Market
School on the evening of July LIST, 1871
at s o'clock.
Work shall be done in accordance with
| plans and Specifications prepared for
same by ]. N. Pierson and Son, Architects,
Perth Amboy, N. ]. .
For the convenience and use or intend-
ing bidders plans will be loaned to them
upon application to the Clerk OF the
Board, upon deposit of cash or certified
| check in the amount Of $40, until the
supply is exhausted. Deposit will be re-
turned when plans are returned.
Contractors may avail themselves OF the
opportunity of estimating upon plans In
the office of the Architects during business
| hours on any business day.
Contractor will be required to furnish
a satisfactory bond in tho full amount OF
the contract price.
The Board reserves the right to reject
Signed; Board of Education, Township
Of Piscataway.
Per: EVERETT MARSHALL.
District Clerk.
r. F. D. No. 2. New Brunswick N. j.
JOHN GEARY. President.
4170-6-23-25-2S.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-25

following account: ut Is well known
that a fine specimen Of Risso's
grampus, known the world over as
.Pelorus Jack" was protected by
special legislative enactment. This
creature, IA feet long, frequented
Pelorus Sound in Cook Straits for
over fifty years, and was accustomed
to meet and accompany steamers
navigating through the sound. Tour
lists always looked out for "Peiorus
Jack" and under parliamentary pro-
lection it continued unframed until
recently when it ceased to appear,
and is believed to have been crimi-
nally killed, or to have died of old
age.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-25
PARALLELS OF
SAFED THE SAGE

Now there are plenty of good PEG.
pie who fail because they v learn
this little trick.
They undertake to start the Uni.
verse in the way it should go, and
the Universe is Conservative.
And they pull and puff and wear
fiat places on the rail. and get red
in the face. but arrive nowhere.
But the wise man learneth
value of a little slack in the coup.
lings, and even the wisdom OF back
ing up a little that he may the more
surely go forward.
WILLIAM E. BARTON.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-25
GETTING o O o

Women are as great sufferers
from kidney and bladder ailments
as men. Foley Kidney Pills help
rid the blood stream of impurities
that cause rheumatic pains. back
ache, swollen, aching joints and
stiff, painful muscles. Mrs. Carey
Box 81. r. f. D. No. 2. Middletown'
N. Y, writes: II had kidney trou-
BILE ever since I was a little girl. but
am getting along good since ! have
taken Foley Kidney Pills" They
act Immediately and help restore the
kidneys to healthful activity. Sold
everywhere.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-25
TO QUESTIONS

Any reader can get the answer to
any question by writing The Perth
Amboy Evening News Information
Bureau, Frederic j. Haskin. Director.
Washington. D. C. This offer ap-
plies strictly to Information. The
bureau cannot give advice on legal,
medicinal and financial troubles. 1T
does not attempt to settle domestic
troubles, nor to undertake exhaus-
tive research on any subject. Write
your question plainly and briefly.
Give full name and address and en-
close two cents in stamps for return
postage. All replies are sent direct
to the INQUIRER.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-25
TROUBLED FOR TEN YEARS

TROUBLED FOR TEN YEARS
If you suffer pains and aches dur.
ing the day and sleep-disturbinE
bladder weakness by night. feel
tired, and run down. the
kidneys and bladder need to be e
stored to healthy and regular action.
]. L. Osburn. r. F. d. No. 1. Lucus-
vile, o., writes: Il had kinney
trouble for ten years. I tried many
remedies but they did me no good.
I took Foley Kidney Pills and they
helped me so much that now am
we'll" Don't delay. Sold every
where.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-25
Rules Governing WHO IS HE"

Mail or send your identi6cations in a sealed envelope
addressed to silhouette Editor care EVENING NEWS.
Identifcations must be in the EVENING NEWS office
before II o'clock on the morning of the day after each
silhouette appears.
Saturday. identifcations must be in the EVENING
NEWS office before II o'clock Monday morning. /
. The person sending the first sealed envelope opened
after IL A. M. containing the right Identification will be
awarded ONE DOLLAR each day. The name Of the recipi-
ent will be printed in the EVENING NEWS the same day.
No identifcations will be received over the telephone,
Address all communications to Silhouette Editor,''
EVENING NEWS Office, Jefferson Street and Madison
Avenue, City.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-25
DAWES N HIS JOB

bne best thing that the Harding admin
hss set out to do thus far is the re-or-
of the government departments at
On in connection with the new budget
at it is proposed to adopt. That the
means business in bringing about this
keded reform is evident from the ap-
Of Charles G. Dawes, of Chicago, to
kidntew system.
seveives won The confidence of the peo-
noli he was called as a witness before
Geressional committee that was investlga-
war expenditures. What he didn't ten
committee was not worth hearing. Ahe
Il that Mr.. Dawes is a good Republican anu
a supporter of Harding in the last cam
did not in the least change MS
,ninion of those who would attempt TO MAKE
n~o,itical capital out OF such mistakes as were
hound to be made during such a war as we nave
lust passed through. ,
Now this same Dawes is going to take a manu-
Z the effort of the administration to put more
,,siness into the government. 1t is a STU
,endo,,s task and one that calls for just such
man as Dawes. Tackling the well-entrencheu
ofacabolders at Washington who have long he'll
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-10-12
Fire at Stateburg
Dwelling House, Barn and
Stables of I. A. Jenkins De-
stroyed Sunday Night

Stateburg, Oct. 10.-The two
story dwelling and the barn, sta
bless and wagon shed of I. A. Jen-
kins colored, were burned about 8
O'Clock Sunday night. A part OF
the furniture and household goods
were saved from the dwelling, and
the wagon and two mules were got
ten out of the stable, but practical
ly everything else in the house and
outbuildinggs was destroyed. The
fire started in the roof of the dwell
ing and when discovered had made
considerable headway. Efforts to
extinguish the flames and save the
contents of the building were made
by neignbors who gathered as
quickly as possible when the alarm
was given, but very little was &C
comphshed. The property was IN
sured for a small amount, but the
loss greatly exceeds the insurance.
The dwelling was situated on the
old State road. almost opposite the
Hillcrest. the old Anderson place,
and is said to have been one OF the
oldest buildings at the Roro.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-10-12
Denies Story
OF His Death
Man Reported Killed Sends
His Mother Message

Wilmington, n. c., Oct. Leon
f. Smith, a young man of this city.
whose dead body was reported to
have been found beside a railroad
track near Mullins, S. c., last We'd
nesday, and buried Saturday night
eight miles from Sanford, n. c., IN
the family burying grounds, ap-
peared here today in the flesh, hav-
ing just learned of his reported
death and burial.
Wednesday body badly nlutilat-
ed, supposedly by a train, was
found near Mullins and positively
identified by those who knew him,
as Smiths body. 1t is said that
letters were found addressed to
Leon A. Smith" relatives We're no
titled and arrangements We're made
to bury the remains near Sanford.
1t had. been planned, to hold the
funeral last Sunday but due TO
the condition of the body, a hur-
ried burial was held by lantern
light Saturday night. Relatives at
tending from this city returned
here today, only to learn that
Smith was here, alive. The identity
of the dead man remains a badly
nutilated, but there is some idea
that the mystery may be unraveled.
On his arrival here, Smith was par
ticularly perturbed over the reports
because of his mother, Mrs. D. A.
Smith, 336 Fifteenth street, Wash
ington, d. c., and he Immediately
wired her. He had been working
at Bolton, near here, and only
learned of his death" Thursday
when a friend found him and told
him of it. W'hereupon he imme-
diately left for this city, arriving
early this morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1921-10-12
Death.

Word was received in the city
Friday of the death of Mrs.
Lily Lee Hardy in New York city
last night. Mrs. Hardy has been
i'll for some months and was taken
north Tuesday afternoon in the
hope that the change would be Of
benefit. She was at the home of
her brother, Mr.. NJ. E. Hardy in
New York city when the end came.
Mrs. Hardy was the daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Hardy, late Of
Charleston. A large part Of Mrs.
Harby's girlhood was spent in
Sumter. she having attended st.
Joseph's Academy and having lived
here at times with her relatives.
About two years ago she moved
to Sumter, and made her home here
with her aunt, Mrs. A. Del. Moses
at II S. Washington street. Be-
sides numerous friends who will
mourn her loss, Mrs Hardy is sur
vived by her sons, Mr. Arthur S.
Hardy of Sumter, and Mr.. Cyril a.
Isaacs, formerly of Sumter, now
Of Freeport, Illinois; Mr. NJ. E.
Hardy of New York City is q sur
viving brother.
The funeral services were held
from the residence of Mr. A S.
Hardy, Purdy street, at 10:30
o'clock Sunday morning.