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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-25

@. Does an outgoing President
/ remove the furniture from the
White House ?-J. l RI.
A. The furnishings of the White
House belong to the people OF the
United States and are not removed
by the outgoing President.
O. What kind of soil and climate
does alfalfa require ?-S. e. T.
A. The Department of Agricul-
ture says hat alfalfa is remarkably
adaptable to various climates and
conditions, but that a deep. fertile,
well drained soil rich in lime and
reasonably free from weeds is nee
e3sary.
ceipt?-R. o. II.
A. This is a receipt by a person
who receives money. securities or
other property, which he is to dis
burse for, or deliver to. another,
and for which he is to account.
Q. On what railroad was the first
block system installed, and when?
M. S. NJ.
A. The Bureau of Railway Eco
Monies says that the first block
system was introduced on the Penn
sylvania in 1s45 and by 1864 was
used by practically all of its lines.
@. How many people speak the
French language?|L. L. R.
A. 1t is estimated that 60.o00,00o
people speak the French language.
o. How many of Babe Ruth's
home runs came against left-handed
pitchers ?-T. r.
A. OF Babe Ruth's 81 home runs.
81 were made against right-hand-
ed pitchers and II off southpaws.
1NhNF orl n1TnIao moro
frequent in the western than in the
eastern part of the United States.
A. The Geological Survey says
that this is because the crust of the
earth there is in a more unstable
state OF equilibrium than in the
eastern part. The rock strata in
that section have been broken and
faulted. Stresses and strains set up
in the earth are more readily trans
formed TO movement there than In
the eastern part where the strata
are more continuous. =.
Q. How much money was spent
for candy last year?-W. L. F.
A. The National Confectioners'
Association says that there is very
little data on which to base an esti-
mate. They can. however. take the
sugar usage OF the industry as ba-
sis. In this way they arrive at the
conclusion that in the fiscal year
1920 approximately 1,400, 900, 000
pounds of candy were consumed,
valued roughly at $1,000, 900 1000.
Q. How is ski" pronounced?
Give a good definition of the word?
ID. u. II.
A. Ski is pronounced as if SPELL
ed ''skee." The ski is a Norwegian
snow or ice shoe used for sliding.
being a sort of toboggan for the
foot, and consisting Of a long and
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-25
TOO MUCH CONCENTRATION.

II is n most elaborate and comprehensive
plan that the New York and New Jersey Port
and Harbor Development Commission has pre-
scented TO the respective governors of New York
and New Jersey. Just as it has taken the COM
mission with a large staff Of engineers several
years to complete the plan. so it will require
considerable time to fully grasp it and get even
a perfunctory understanding of 1t. 2
After glancing through the report and sum-
ming up some of the figures presented. how
ever. the first thought that occurs is whether or
not the entire scheme would not become anti
quated before it could be completed. In view
Of the fact that there are so many excellent
harbors along the Atlantic coast and SO much
vacant waterfront properly available for de-
velopment even within the immediate metro
politan section, is it worth all the time and en-
ergy and money to burrow far under the ground
for automatic electric railroads and the like
just to enable ommerce to further concentrate
in and about Manhattan island?
Perth Amboy is included in the belt line rail-
road that it is proposed to Construct in connec-
ton with this development, but only indirectly.
The whole scheme. as far as a hasty glance at
the plans reveals. is mainly to benefit Manhat-
tan. While it would take many years to carry
out the main part of this Development. it would
be still longer before its benefits would reach
this city. In the meantime, at much less cost
and with far less inconvenience great terminals
could be erected along Raritan bay and Newark
bay that would take care of the commerce and
traffic. and these terminals would naturally
draw the city with them. In other words, why
not follow the more logical course and let the
city come to The natural terminals rather than
spend hundreds OF millions trying to eoncen-
trate in one single ~localityr
II we had comparatively few harbors and
were a greatly congssted nation, as are the
countries and ports of Europe. there might be
some excuse for constructing such an intensi-
fed terminal. but with conditions as they exist
on the Atlantic coast of the United States today.
there will be no need for such concentration for
the next century, at least. By that time there
IS no telling what science will develop in the
way of handling freight and constructing ter
minals.
Here we have Raritan bay with ample room
to construct all kinds Of highly specialized ter
minals, such as the Bush terminals in Brooklyn,
and. with a little dredging, there would be ship
ping direct to the doors of these terminals. The
railroads are here TO meet the shipping. If
Manhattan is to continue TO be the great BUSH
ness center of the continent, it is not so far
away but what the main Offices, banks and Gus
toms could still be there.
\ systematic development of what nature has
given us at an expenditure of half the money
a development that could be accomplished
within half the time-would easily meet the
needs OF the port and harbor development for
many years to come.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-25

narrow wooden runner, to which
the snoe is slightly attached in front
leaving the heel free, after the nan
ner of a snow shoe.
@. Which national cemetery cov-
ers the greatest amount of ground ?
w. s. c.
A. Custer Battlefield, Crow Agen-
cy, Montana. has An ire of $40
acres. and is the largest national
cemetery in the United States. Sec
ond in size is the cemetery at Ar
lington, Fort Myer. Va, covering
40S.03 acres.
tie of Infidelity ?-B. NJ. G.
A. This term was applied to Vol
ta.re because of his persistent at
tacks upon the church, and his
championing of those whom he be-
lieved to be prosecuted by II.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-25
TO QUESTIONS

Any reader a get the answer to
any question by writing The Perth
Amboy Evening News Information
Bureau, Frederic J. Haskin. Direc-
applies strictly to information. The
bureau cannot give advice on legal,
medical 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., 1921-01-25
Another Slam.

Lives of rich men oft remind us
To work hard and pay our bills;
And, departing leave behind us
Relatives to break our wills.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-25
Mean Brute.

Love is the wine of life" sighed Mi old
girl.
Maybe" growled Mr.. oldbatch. But I'm
a prohibitionist."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-25
Gosb. We Never Thought of That,

A woman has to give up her name when she
fnarries. All that a man has to give up when
ne marries is the right to think for himself
Luke McLuke. Is that so, Luke? How about
his club and his pocketbook. Hastings (Neb.)
Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-25
OUGHT

THAT caller didn't stay long. did hep" said
Buttin. "He just popped in and popped out
again"
yes" sighed Hardup. "A collectors bust
ness is no sooner said than dunn
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-25

If any of your friends in New York want to
move over to Brooklyn, they can find az Green
Van in Manhattan.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-25
oh. Death. where Is Thy Sting.

A California preacher tells us that Hell is
full of knee-high dresses. low-neeked gowns,
silk hosiery and half naked women.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-25
Wuni

The cattle raiser meekly bows.
And he is trouble-browed;
They tell me that the pool mans COWS
Have him completely cowed.
Luke MeLulio.
The milk mans lot is also grim,
His circumstances rude
For feed his cattle moo at him
And put him out of mood.
-Sarcoxie (Mo.) Record.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-25
Police!

First Vaudeville Fan-What is the worst act
you ever saw?
Second Vaudeville Fan-The Volstead Act.
Charley Hadley.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-25

'Er-er-do you think you could learn TO love
me? ' stammered the Bashful Young Man.
We'll" smiled Miss Peache. II would have
to have a few sample lessons before 1 could
answer that question"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-25
BITS OF BYPLAY
By Luke McLuk
Copyright. 1890. by The Cincinnati Enquirer.
No Joke.

A heap OF truth YOU will find here.
You can take this from me:
You'll find few people as sincere
AS they pretend to be.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-25

There Are Lots OF High Fliers Who Wer
Never In An Airplane.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-25

You Know HIN!
Amt Oswald Bright
A funny pup!
When he gets tight
He loosens up.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13

Views On Government
 Do you think tha: now. with Pros ident Obregon in Mexico City, your country will have peace?" I asked villa.
 "m the past twelve years of revolu- tions and warfare. the Mexican peo- pie have been starved" said Villa. "Thoy are now disposed to be peace ful and want to promote progress.
 Whether or not the present Mex leo City administration is able to re- main in cogtrol. peace will probably prevail in Mexico anyway.
 "Obregon is able and competent and is assisted by an able cabinet
 Do you want to he president oi MeXicO?" l asked Villa.
 Nc" was his reply. "I am unqual- flied for the position. but if my coun- try ever goes tO war, I would like to be secretary of war or commanderAn- chief of the Mexican army
 It was one Of the biggest surprises to me. in view of the bandit orgies l had heard attributed to Villa. to dis cover that Villa does not drink strong Iiauors. One of his lieutenants told me that even as bandit Villa per mitted no excessive drinking among his fighting men.
 The privilege of eating drinking and amusement is God-given. Villa observed in discussing prohibition "Thev will be participated in to the fullest extent regardless of restrictive laws. So any law that interfere with cock fights. bun fights. gambling ana drinking will be violated. Then why make outlaws of such people? Bu' don't approve Of any man gettlns drunk. especially soldier"
 Villa hes ch-need his views regard ing division of the big Mexican estates among the Mexican people Il do no' believe in dividing the land promls cuously until our DeoDle are better educated and are taught the import ance of working" he said Tt would he unjust to them to place them III such a position.
 'The only way to improve the con dition of the Mexican people IS through colonization education anc surervision until the time comes wher they realize the importance of work ing and accommodating something foi themselves.
 And I know of no foreigners wh' would be more welcomed by the Mexican people for the leadership IT this task than you Americans. CCopyright. 1921. by Newspaper En tarprise Association.)
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13
Many q Pretty Face
 Spoiled by Pimples

to be cured by lotions, ointments, salves and other local remedies, as they can not possibly reach the source of the trouble, which is in the blood. Begin taking S.S.S. to- day, and write Q complete history of your case to our chief medical adviser who will give you special instructions. without charge. Write at once to Medical Director. l52 Swift Laboratory, Atlanta. Ga.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13

Not only are these pimples and splotches disfguring, but they lead to serious skin diseases that spread and cause the most discomforting irritation and pain. Sometimes they foretell Eczema, boils, biisters, scaly eruptions and other annoyances that burn like flames of fire, and make you feel that your skin is ablaze.
 If you are afflicted with this form of skin disease do not expect
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13
writinn Desk in Auto

As motor cars become more and more luxurious. their owners display n tendency tO add to their equipment some of the normal appurtenanc"S Of living room and bOudolr. \ big town car or recent design includes n folding writing desk. arranged against the back of the driving seat, and containing all the usual Drovis- ions for writing materials. Should tre occupant prefer eating to writing a comnarfment for lunch and vacuum bottles supplies the requisites and the desk becomes table.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13
THE ScREENoScOpE

Lady Diana Manners is ready to start on her first film for J. Stuart BlacktOn in London. Two pictures will be completed this year and two next year.
 Movie censorship bills have been defeated in New Hampshire and Yer mont
 Production has started in Eileen Sedgwick's serial. The Terror Trail
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13
"The Idol Dancrr

D. w. Griffith has developed an other comedian. He appears in ''The Idol Dancer" the latest First Ma tiOnal production now showing at the Grand theatre.
 Porter Strong is his name, one of the minstrel men in the closing days Of that entertainment, who worked as a character player until Griffith saw him entertaining some friends recent ly. Griffith changed the audience from three companions to the world for Strong, giving him the role of the native minister in this story of the South Seas, one of the most amusi g characters of the year for the screen.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13
"The Inferior Sex"

Outside of its unusual love story and the interest in its up-to-date problems of life The Inferior Sex carries an especial appeal to women in the exquisite gowns displayed, it's marvellous millinery creations. the beautiful settings and wonderful scenery. This picture, starring Mild red Harris Chaplin. the star charming will be shown at the Lyric theatre, on Thursday only.
 Mildred Harris Chaplin appears in different scenes in more than a dozen different gowns, all of them the last word in fashionable artistry. There
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13
"The North Winds Malice"


 A stirring story is the basis Of The North Winds Malice" a Rex Beach Goldwyn picture, which will be shown at the Lyric theatre today.
 There is malice in the North Wind. which enters the lives of Roger Fol som, hardworking Alaskan pioneer. and his pretty wife, Lois. Trivial happenings lead to a quarrel. and Rogers leaves the house, declaring he won't return until she sends for him.
 Tom Folsom, scapegrace brother of Roger, angered at Lois because she has interfered in his courtship or Dor othy Halstead, ward of Abe Guth and his wife Rachel, who keep" store in the little town of HemlOck, discovers Henry Carter, an adventurer of good family in the east, calling at the Fol som home during Rogers absence. The young wife is in tears. and Carter yielding to impulse, kisses her.
 Tom pretending to think his sister in-law guilty. informs Roger and the husband rushes off to find Carter and kill him, but Carter cannot be found
 Jim Hardness. a ne'r do we'll, who has sold a supposedly worthless claim to Abe Guth in exchange for food, in duces Roger to join the gold stampede to Arctic City. Roger writes a note to his wife. saying he will not be back TOT months and that in the meantime IS 10 be born.
 thoughtless wager prevents Reg CTS return in the spring, and a mes sage he has sent is buried, with the messenger, in the snows Rogers wife. in despair has to accept the offer of Carter, who is not bad at heart, to be cared for at the home of his peo- pie.
 Meanwhile the provision store of Abe Guth is burned down, and with il the deed to the Hardness claim. When Abe discovers gold on the claim Hardness declares it is his.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13
lleae Au+o as 2 Tractor

To enable the usa of an automobile as tractor 2 Missouri farmer has invented a frame on which 1t can he clamped tO drive tractor wheels through gearing.-Compiled bv' south ern Motor Manufacturing Associa- finn I.td
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13
Auto Progress
 Told In Briefs
Can't Carry Revolver in Car

The Missouri Supreme Court has held that it is violation orsthe Mis- sOuri State law against carving con cealed weapons to carry revolver in the side pockets. under the seats or in other places of concealment in automobiles or other vehicles.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13
HzTTHEHTR'lESD

Water, Everywhere" Blood Will Tell" Flirting with Fate Also she played the Mother of Christ in Tn tolerance" inc Duchess in The Hope and Miss Gallagher in the great comedy hit Going Some" She was prominently cast in Wanda Hawley's recent picture, Her Beloved Vil- lain.''
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13
HAS FAD BOTH WAYS

New York City ranks first not only as the greatest motor truck market in the world. but as the greatest motor truck user. There are about 6S.OOo motor trucks in the city. Nearly 5000 cross daily on the 15 ferries out of New York
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13
Automotive Assault

Tn Pennsylvania. to drive an auto mobile so as to. splash mud on pc destrian's clothes is to be guilty or assault. So the courts Of Franklin vile ruled in the case of w. w War ing against Eugene Roberts. whose automobile splashed mud on the new suit of Mir Waring, an attorney \ warrant war obtained and the driver wss fined 8 on charge of assault third degree
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13
"The Green Flame"

The most pleasing feature of J. Warren Kerrigan's latest Brunton production. The Green Flame" re- leased by W. w. Hodkinson and con- ing this afternoon and tonight at the Central theatre. is the excellence of it's casting Kerrigan is supported in this picture by group of the most talented and popular players on the screen.
 The star himself cleverly portrays the role of Frank Markham" an ad- venturOus young detective. He is en- gagged by the head of a large iewelry concern to guard "The Green Flame a priceless emerald which was at one time a Russian crown jewel. A no torious clique of gem thieves launch 2 daring plot to secure the Flame. Pretending to be a guileless country yokel Markham works himself into the confidence of the crooks and at the moment rounds up the entire gang
 Fritzi Brunette. the winning little lady who played opposite Kerrigan in "The Lord Loves the Irish" Live Sharks" and "$30.OO0." is her usual charming self in the feminine lead. She takes the role of a resourcetul yOung newspaperwoman who sets out to gather material for a story on valuable jewels and finds herself drawn into a bewildering maze of ad- venture
 Claire Du Bray. one of the clever est dramatic actresses in pictures gives a flawless performance as Lou Tremaine." the conniving cabaret queen. Jav Morley plays the blum dering. boob detective with his famil- far skill and Edwin Wallock is con- vincingly villainous as Roger I'm lay." the crafty accomplice of the jewel thieves.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13
Turns Truck in Own Length

< sort Of twO-wheeled jack. carried under the front axle of a motor truck of English invention. can he forced to the ground bn the driver 10 liit tho front enabling the vehicle to turn in it's own length.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13
LARGEST TRUCK IN U. S.

TT F. Cathcart of Atlanta, Ga. says he owns the largest truck in America It is 261k feet long, 1112 feet high and has loading capacity of S35 cubic feet. Unloaded it weighs 11.05O pounds.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13

Rudolph Valentino. who has the male lead in The F0ur llorsemon of the Apocalypse. was educated lu Italy 10 be a scientific gardener
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13
"Oh Lady Lady"


 The champion mother of the moviesi
 That's the clever actress whom Realart will present in support of Bebe Daniels in "Oh Lady Laoy." which opens at the Lyric theatre for one day, Friday.
 For it is certain no more prolific player of "grande dame" roles mas ever appeared in filmcom than Lillian Langdon. who interprets Mrs. Far ringdon in the picture version of the Bolton and WOdehouse musical com edy success.
 Appearing under 7S prominent di- rectors in seven years is a record said 10 be unique in photOplay annals. Among the great productions in which Miss Langdon has appeared in moth err roles are Daddy Long Legs, His Majesty the Americsu,' Wates.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13

Metro has a theatre that seats only three. They are the chief Of productions. the director ana the u- tie writer.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13

are Paris creations as well as the finest work of the highest priced New York modisteS.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-03-13
Views On Government

his person to the United Scates au- thorities.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-06-12
KANSAS LABOR
 COURT UPHELD

TOPEKA, Kas.. June 11.-Constitu- tionality of the Kansas court of indus trial relations law was upheld on eight disputed points in an unanimous decision handed down by the state su- preme court today in affirming the decision of the Crawford county dis trict court in sentencing Alexander Howat. mine workers leader, to one year in jail for contempt of court.
 The decision contained citations from many other cases. together with alleged instances of conditions in var ious strikes. That the case ultimate ly will be fought to the United States supreme court if the state supreme court refuses a re-hearing was the statement in Kansas City, Mo. of R. s. Brennan. attorney for Howat, who was sentenced after he disregarded the courts ruling in calling miners strikes in Kansas.
Bisbee daily review., 1921-06-12
GARDNER ONCE
 MORE ESCAPES
 FR0M OFFICERS
Mail Bandit Who Warned Federal Officers He Would
 Gain Liberty Is Free
MAN HUNT IS STARTED
Two Prisoners Force Federal Men To Put On Shackles;
 Then Jump From Train

PORTLAND, Ore, June 11.-Posses directed by federal, county and rail- road officers tonight were searching for Roy Gardner and Norris Byron, federal prisoners who escaped from a train at Castle Rock. Wash, early to- day after transferring shackles from themselves to two federal officials in whose custody they were being taken to McNeil's Island penitentiary
 The man hunt was carried on throughout the day in the rough, tim bered country east and south of Cas- tie Rock, following the discovery of footprints which were believed to have been left by the fugitives. Off cers declared they believed the two men, both experienced in evading of ficers of the law, had concealed them selves during the day and would make a break to get ont of the region to- night.
 The Southern Pacific company sent broadcast along railway lines in this section detailed descriptions of the two men and train crews were direct ed to keep on the lookout for suspect eu SlTduSeTS-
 Gardner and PyrOn had two weap- ons in their possession, according to information received here One was the revolver with which Gardner held up the guards in staterOom on the Shasta Limited train near Kelso, Wash, after Gardner had been given permission to go to the lavatory. The other was pistol taken from the of ficers.
 Gardner, according to reports, held the pistol over the deputy marshals while Pyron transferred Oregon boots" and handcuffs to the officers and relieved them of about $22O When the train stopped at Castle Rock both men jumped off and es. capped in the darkness.
 Gardner is under two sentences of 25 years each for mail robberies in California. Under the first sentence. he was en route to McNeil's Island prison, June ', 1920, when he escap- ed at Portland, with another prisoner. He was captured in California recent ly and convicted of robbing a mail car near New Castle, Cal, in May this year.