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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13

BACKING THE LEGION

The American Legion has acted wisely in
postV6ning its campaign to raise money TO
buiN a home of its own until fall. There are
several reasons for such action and the leaders
g. the legion have been prompt to see them.
Nothing will be lost In waiting a few months;
4 on the contrary, there is a great deal to be
gained.
The promised support of the Chamber of
Commerce. as expressed through Fred Briggs,
one of the directors of the chamber. is sufi-
Gent reason in itself for waiting. Speaking,
as he does, for the great majority of Perth
Amboy's business men, Mr.. BRIGGS shows that
the affairs of the legion are considered the
affair of ell and that Perth Amboy is ready
to Get solidly behind the boys in their worthy
understanding.
4 AS a matter Of fact, the business men of
Perth Anboy have always stood ready to back
the American Legion to the limit, contrary to
the impression that some legionaires may have.
Il can safely be said that never has the legion
made q real appeal to the merchants, as indi-
viduals, in vain. Perhaps here and there a
Ssbuf has been encountered, but such instances
rannot be taken as expressing the sentiment of
The majority of the business men. 1t may also
b. true that the members of the legion them
Y yelveS nave not always put IortH II HeSeoS"i
mort or shown the proper spirit in whatever
they may have attempted to accomplish.
Be that as it may. we are sure that Perth
Amboy's record In the World War, whether 1t
be on the part of those who wore the uni
forms, or those who, as civilians, worked and
sacrificed in Liberty Loan and Red Cross
.'driyes'' and in conserving fuel and food, IS
ore of which all may feel proud. Let 1t be re-
membered that not all who remained at home
were p~rofteers any more than all those who
wore the uniforms of the army or navy were
self-sacriicing heroes.
Perth Amboy has been unfortunate in her at
tempt to build up an influential Chamber or
In fact, the organization has, at
times, had all it could do to keep from going
to the wall entirely, so that any sins OF omis-
sion that may be laid at its door ought not
be held against the merchants or the city as
Q whole,
Werrerg n every reason to believe, however,
that. through the promise of Mr.. BRIGGS. him
self a prominent business man. the legion In
securing the support of the Chamber of Com
merce. will have the unanimous backing of
every member of the chamber in helping to
hut across the campaign for funds to build a
/home for the organization. This means that
under the leadership of the prominent business
men of fhe community, the citizens generally
will GET behind the movement and that, with the
desires of the men definitely before the people
nothing can stand in the way of success.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13
TEACHING GIRLS TO SWIM

I Taking another step forward in its ever wide
ming field of endeavor in behalf of the people
of this city and vicinity. the Y. NJ. G. A. is to
iraugurate a winning campaign for girls this
summerc conducted along the same lines as the
events for BOYS that have been so popular for
several years past.
The necessity of learning to swim, especially
for those living in a place along the water like
Perth Amboy. is realized. Many boys even
those who have not enjoyed the privileges OF
q Y. M. C. A. membership. have received their
first instructors in swimming in the y. M. c. A.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13

@. Did the term whip" for a
member of the House of Represen-
tatives originate with this body
c. F. w.
A. This term was first used in
English politics to designate the par
ty representative whose duty /. is to
notify members of Parliament be-
longing to his party of the near APP
proach of a division and to compel
attendance for the vote. "Whip" is
an ~abbreviation of "whipper-in' of
the hunt.
@. What is the name of the first
electric starter used on automobiles,
and what car first used them ?-E. S.
A. The National Automobile
School says that the first electric
starter put on an automobile was
called "Deaco" electric starter). 1t
was first used on the Oakland a
and Immediately after the Cadillac
and other cars used it.
@. How does the death yate of
mothers with young babies in the
United States compare with that of
other countries?-F. l.. B.
A. The Children'Sf Bureau saws
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13
ANSWERS 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 APP
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.
Giv 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., 1921-06-13
The Joe Miller Minstrels.

Mr.. Bones, have you anything new Tor us
this EVENING""
ives, Mister Interlocutor. Why does a thought
remind you of the seaT' MN
I'm sure I do not know. Mr.. Bones, Tell
US why a thought reminds you of the sea-!
Because it's a notion
And what do you know this evening. Mr.
Tambo?" 1,
"Why, Mr.. Interlocutor, 1 want you to tell
ma which foe a corn never grows or? %
We'll, Mr.. Tambo, will you please tell us
ON which toe a corn never grows!'
1.-THE mistletoe!"
CAS- soon as the police have rescued the un-
fortunate Mr.. Bones and Mr.. Tambo from the
Infatuated audience, Mr.. Choosis Wurds VIII
render that pathetic ballad, Morale May be
Good. But More-Ale Would Be Better"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13

The graduate her piece will speak,
Then face the busy world, poor dear;
She'll get a job at ten per week,
And speak of it as her career.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13
Eair

my wife is sensible" said Grind.
And of her | am very fond;
Though she is a brunette you'll find
She's just as fair as any blonde"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13

No, dear reader, Pink Il. Fair isn't a sweet
young thing at all. He is a hustling merchant
who has a store at Cartoogechaye, n. c.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13
Paw Knows Everything.

Willie-Paw, what is caution?
Paw-Caution is something that prompts a
man to select an affinity who has the same color
hair as his wife, my son.
Maw-Willie, you come in the kitchen with
me and take a dose of castor oil!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13

She let's him boss his place downtown,
The threshold she will never cross;
His wife don't want to boss the place;
She knows that she can boss the boss.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13

Luke MCIuk0 says
Talk about women being contrary! A man
is always hollering for Winter IN summer anu
holIering for Summer in Winter.
If a woman is built that way she'll go to the
seashore for her vacation. Otherwise sheh 90
to the mountains.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13
NlcrcXi

II am mans equal!' says the Stuff,
But it would make her mad
If some one used her picture in
A safety razor ad.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13
Quick. Doc, tine Oxygen.

1T says here that a prominent senator SHINES
his own shoes" said the Old Fogy, as he looked
up from the newspaper he was reading.
My" exclaimed the Crouch. I'm surprised
that a man of his standing would stoop to such
a thing!"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13
The Wise Fool.

MANY a man has a price on his head" OBJ
served ths Sage.
Yes sighed the Fool. But many a man
hasn't the price of what's on his wifes head"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13

IkIppIfV, OT1 lVP, 1'PTfnbF
We and this one in the London sunday PIC
toral:
Exit football. Enter Cricket;
From now on there'n be no peace for the wick
et!"
And yet they say the English have no sense
of humor, even ii they do spell 1t "humour.'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13
NOtiCef

Charles Toothaker, curator of the Philadel
phia Commercial Museum, has been invited I
assist make business better for the Tusk fank
ers' clinic in the Names Is Names Ciuo.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13
Things to Worry About.

The luxury tax of 80 cents on each gallon OF
beer having been lifted, the taverns in Montreal
Canada, are again selling large three-masteo
schooners of the real old stuff for five cents pei
skoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13

Same Old Story!

I. c. Light is a fireman aboard the Q. s. s
Lake Elltcott.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13
HOOraYl
Gripping, Old Top, Rippin,

A. Bilder has received a permit to erect {
1880 home for himself in Fon du Lac, WIS
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13
Luke McLuke Says

Our Daily Special.
Two Is Company-Three Is Divorce.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13

Ball Crank adds this question to Edison
list of questions:
What is a welkin ring 2"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13

IT want some cotton Tor my tooth,
Said suffering Mr.. Baker;
Il think that l will need enough
To cover a whole acre."
Luke McLuke.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13

The dentist peered into his mouth.
His patients need to serve,
He saw the little tooth that ached
And said: II like your nerve"
Detroit Free Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13

With a steam drill he went to bat,
The pain he did but double;
And, boring deep. said, Wen get at
The root of this here trouble"
Newark Advocate.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-06-13
BITS OF BYPLAY
BY Luke McLukc
Copyright. 1920, by The Cincinnati Enquirer.

BITS OF BYPLAY
BY Luke McLuke.
Copyright. 1920. by The Cincinnati Enquirer.
my wife is sensible" said Grind.
And of her l am very fond;
Though she is a brunette you'll ind
She's just as fair as any blonde"
Quick, Doc, tine Oxygen!
1T says here that a prominent senator shines
his own shoes" said the Old Fogy, as he looked
up from the newspaper he was reading. .
My" exclaimed the Crouch. I'm surprised
that a man of his standing would stoop to such
a thing!'
oh, Very We'll!
No, dear reader. Pink b. Fair isn't a sweet
young thing at all. He is a hustling merchant
who has a store at Cartoogechaye N. c.
Haw, Haw!
She let's him boss his place downtown,
The threshold she will never CROSS;
His wife don't want to boss the place;
She knows that she can boss the boss.
Paw Knows Everything.
Willie-Paw, what is caution?
Paw-Caution is something that prompts a
man to select an affinity who has the same color
hair as his wife, my son.
Maw-Willie, you come in the Kitchen with
me and take a dose of castor oil!
Well Say HI Does.
1. C. Light is a fireman aboard the U. S. s..
Lake Ellicott.
Same Old Story!
The graduate her piece will speak,,
Then lace the busy world, poor dear;
She'll get a job at ten per week,
And speak of it as her career.
The Wise Fool.
Many a man has a price on his head OBJ
served ths Sage.
yes" sighed the Fool. But many a man
hasn't the price of what's on his wife's head"
-
Mercy!
II am mans equal" says the Stuff,
But it would make her mad
If some one used her picture in
A safety razor ad.
A. Bidder has received a permit to erect a
81, 500 home for himself in Fon du Lac. Wis.
Dripping, Old Top, Ripping!"
We ind this one in the London sunday PC
EXIT football. Enter Cricket;
From now on theren be no peace for the wick
And yet they say the English have no sense
of humor. even ii they do spell it "humour
Here's a Turf One.
Ball Crank adds this question to Edison's
of questions:
What is a welkin ring"
Things to Worry About.
The luxury tax Of 80 cents on each gallon OF
beer having been lifted, the taverns in Montreal,
Canada, are again selling large tnree-Hldsteu
of the real old stuff for five cents per
skoon.
Come On and Add a Verse.
Il want some cotton for my TOOTH
Said suffering Mr.. Baker;
Il think that l will need enough
To cover a whole acre"
Luke McLuke.
The dentist peered into his mouth,
His patients need to serve,
He saw the little tooth that ached
And said: II like your nerve"
Detroit Free Press.
With a steam drill he went to bat,
The pain he did but double;
And, boring deep, said, We'll get at
The root of this here trouble
Newark Advocate.
The Joe Miller Minstrels.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-10-15
FOCH To SPEND4
DAYS in CAPITAL
French Commander in Good
Health for Trip to the
United States.

PARIS, Oct. 14-In fat contradic-
tion to rumors that a recurrence
of Marshal Foch's dyspepsia might
cause a cancellation of his trip to
the United States. Capt. L'Hopital,
an attache of the marshaFs staff,
said today that the marshaPs
health was never better and that
the French commander has never
anticipated anything SO keenly as
he does his visit to America.
The flood of invitations, from all
parts of the United States, testify
ing to the American desire to cheer
the old soldier seems to have put
new life into him, for, whereas at
first he intended visiting Kansas
City only. now he plans to go to
the Far West and into the South
in his tour of the country. And
he wants above all else to see a
real American football game.
According to his present pro-
gram. the marshal will spend Octo-
Der 81 and November 1, in WASH
ington, then go West and return
to Washington on November 10 and
IL for the memorial ceremonies at
Arlington Cemetery.
After this he will visit Philadel-
phia and New HavenAwhere he
will receive degree from Yale
Cambridge. for a ceremony at Har-
ward and West Point Marshal Foch
is preparing for but, one formal
speech-that to the American
Legion at Kansas City.
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SUFFER
DESPITE REPORTED
ABUNDANT CROPS
Inability to Sell Products
Is Likened to Problem
Of Unemployment.

In the city there is unemploy-
ment. in the country there are prod
ucts without any market - both
amount to the same thing" accord
inb to DR.. Henry G. TaylorAcnief of
the bureau OF markets, Department
Of Agriculture. ...>
In commenting yesterday on tins
October crop estimate, DIR. TAYLOR
pointed out that although there was
ar abundance of farm products this
year the fact was no Indication of
prosperity for the farmer.
"On the contrary" Dr. Taylor de-
clared, they simply can't ;lcla them
selves. The ground was there. IL
rad to be planted, but the narktt t
had fallen off trenend ,us.e. the
reason is that there is no fair price
exchange between farm PRODUCTS
a3d city products. put il Simply
the farmer has to buy on the basis
OF 2O-cent' ad-hour wage, whereas
the city man buys on the basis of
a $l-an-hour wage. This condition
causes depression all the way down
the line. l understand that many
farm machinery factories have
closed down entirely, and the re-
mainder are doing very little busi-
ness"
wheat Crop on 10000, 900 Bushels,
The. October estimate for wheat
Is 740,G55.00O bushels, or more than
10000, 900 bushels below the Denem.
Der estimate of 1920. ~This, DR..
Taylor said, was not a poor crop,
although the farmers lost money
on 1t, for the price had dropped 30
per cent-the present price being a
fraction over S1.O5 a bushel, as
against the average 1920 price of
s2.14. - =
Il am not taking the farmers
part when bemoan conditions {,
DR.. Taylor continued. "He isn.t 90
ing on producing because Of altru-
istic. motives. He is simply help
less to do otherwise. Iwould sug-
gest as remedy extension of cred
its and ,forebearance~ Of landlords
for the value of land. depends on
it's tenantry. But I don't approve
of making labor for the sake OF
work. ! recommend, as the pallia.
tive, production q
Corn and oats show a decided fallihe
off. and preliminary estimates of bar
ley and rye. indicate a similar de
cline. The corn figures are s.1es.
063.000 bushels. or 10000 900 les.
than in 1920. The oats yieid ap
Continued on PAGE Four
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DIXIE DAUGHTERS
ELECT OFFICERS

RICHMOND, Va. Oct. 14.-Mem-
bers of the Virginia Division, United
Daughters of the Confcderacy, in
annual convention here today by a
vote of 20S to 1874, elected Mrs.
James A. Scott, of Lynchburg,
president for the ensuing year over
Mrs. E. ]. Goffigan, of Cape Charles
The new president is a daughter of
Col. Kirkwood Otey, commander or
the Eleventh Virginia Infantry,
Pickett's Division, who was seri-
ously wounded in Picketts charge
at Gettysburg.
other officers were named as fol-
lows: Mrs. Henry F. Lewis, Bristol.
first vice president; Mrs. Newton
McVeigh, Richmond. second vise
president; Mrs. NJ. E. Huddleston,
Clifton Forge, third vice president;
Mrs. Samuel G. Dew, Richmond,
fourth vice president; Mrs. C. b.
Tate. Lexington: Miss Annie, Mann.
Petersburg, recording secretary
Mrs. John S. Burks, Bedford City,
registrar! Mrs. Lloyd T. Everett,
Ballston, historian: Mrs. w. A. Land,
Black stone, custodian.
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Pershing Will Confer Medal
ToHonorEngland's sUnknown
Bodyguard of 500 Picked ,Yanks Will Make
Trip With General and Participate
In Great Ceremonial

embassy, where he is to be the guest
OF Col George Harvey during his
stay in London.
The American guard of honor
will be uuarterod at the Duke of
York's headquarters.
At IL o'clock on the forenoon of
the presentation day. Pershing will
leave the embassy in 4 roya. car
risRe with an escort OF mounted
pciice. The American troops will
be drawn up in Parliament Square,
together with detachments from the
British army, navy and royal air
force. \ small number of the
Yankee soldiers will draw special
assignments within the guard
The Duke of Connaught will rep
resent the King at the ceremonies at
Westminster Abbey and Premier Lloyd
George, it is announced, will attend
the function. representing the gov
ernment he heads.
A dinner 10 Gen. Pershing will be
given Monday evening at the Ameri-
can Embassy.
The announcement that Ambassador
Harvey would bestow the medal upon
the unknown British hero caused some
confusion in diplomatic circles. and
brought about the issuance of a
statement from the embassy itself
clearing away any misunderstanding.
1t was explained that the law pro-
.yides that the medal may be bestowed
only by the President. but that Presi-
dent Harding conferred this power
upon his representative, Ambassador
Harvey. who in turn is transferring
his authority TO Gen. Tershing.
The general, therefore, will perform
the physical act of conferring the
medal
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-10-15
Aerial BOOtIeggerS
MArmy, Is Charge

DETROIT. Oct. 14.-Allesing that
army airplanes from Selfridge
Field, Mount Clemens, were en-
gagged with civilian airplanes in a
wholesale whisky smuggling traf-
fic. Capt. C. II. KeIls, of: Fort
Wayne, today asked an investlsa-
tion by the War Department.
Capt. Kells. intelligence officer at
the fort, believes, he said, such an
Investigation would result in court
martial for at least one officer.
: Indications of the existence of the
plane whisky traffic developed when
Capt. Kells was assigned to inves-
tigate the burning of Selfridge
Field plane at Sunnyside. Ontario,
August 80.
In the fight to Sunnyside rum
smuggler was a passenger on the
plane, Capt. Kells alleged.
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Various Deficits
Will Cost U. S.
1000
Budget Likely to Call for
Appropriation of Four
Billions.

Congress will be asked by the
Departments to appropriate approx
imately s2so.o0o.00o additional for
the operation of the government
during the current fiscal year. 1t is
indicated.
The appropriations would be de
ficiencies."
II made, they would bring the au-
thorized amounts carried in appro-
priation bills to s4,160. 100000 to
meet expenses between July /, 1921.
and June 80. 1922.
Railroads Want 100000, 900.
The Railroad Administration ex-
poets to ask for 500. .000.0 900 to be
used in the payment of claims.
These claims are in addition to
those made by the railroads for de-
terioration OF property. which the
administration is anxious to meet
through the operation Of the fund
ing bill now pending.
The Veterans Bureau is prepar-
ing to seek an additional $129, ,000,-
900 to be spent in providing voca-
tional training for veterans of the
world war.
In addition, there will be other
smaller requests from the various
departments, which, it Is believed,
will bring the total to $25e.000, 900.
Provided for In Tax Bill.
Leaders said the requests for the
appropriations will not make neces-
sary any alterations in the pend
ing revenue bill, as it was known
beforehand they would be made. and
provision was made to obtain the
approximate amounts.
The House Appropriations Com
mittee, meantime. is preparing to
receive the budget for the fiscal
year 1922-1923 from Director Dawes.
Subcommittees have been reorganiz-
ed and arrangements made to abol-
ish the old appropriation bills, sub
stituting for them a new system
under which all expenditures for a
given bureau or department will be
grouped in single measure.
The budget, it is now figured, will
call for appropriation of approxi-
mately $4,000, 100000 1t will be
submitted when the regular session
OF Congress opens in December.
Expenses show Reduction.
Expenditures of the government
thus far this year have shown a
considerable reduction over last.
due to diminishing war expendi-
lures and the efforts to practice
economy. There has been paid out
OF the treasury in the three and a
half months of the fiscal year $780,
100000 for Ordinary expenditures" !"
This compares with S1.400, 0,o00, 900
during a like period last year.
Total disbursements have been
$z,640,O00.000. compared with S2.-
773,219,000 last year. Total dis
F. bursements" include those made in
connection with the public debt and
the issuance and retirement of GER
tificates of Indebtedness. Ordinary
expenditures" are the actual run
ming expenses of the various gov
ernmental branches.
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Harding Approves Plan
To Hasten Bill for Al
lied Settlement.
WOULD PUT FIVE
ON COMMISSION
Secretary of Treasury
Certain to Be One
Of Members.

When the Washington conference
convenes the American government
will have defined a policy contem-
plating the settlement Of the s11.-
ooo.o0o.oo0 allied debt to the United
States, with full interest. and pro-
viding for the refunding of the
whole debt into definite long-term
obligations.
With Increasing persistency come
reports from allied capitals that
European delegates to the confer
ence will bring forward the pro-
posal of reciprocal cancellation of
war loans among the allies. or will
use the question of the payment
of the debt to the United States as
a pawn In the negotiations on the
Limitation Of ornaments.
Harding Accepts Amendments.
With a view to getting the debt
refunding legislation through Con-
gress before the conference meets
President Harding yesterday ac-
cepted the proposed amendments to
the bill committing the refunding
to a commission and requiring the
consent Of Congress to the substitu-
tion of German or Austrian indem-
nifty bonds for the bonds of any of
the allies The administration ap-
proval will be conveyed to the
Ways and Means Committee in a
letter from Secretary of the Treas
ury Mellon today.
a tabulation of the allied debts
to the United States follows:
Country Total debt to
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1921-10-15
NOnpmtisans Face
North Dakota Fight

FARGO. n. Dak., Oct. 14.-The re-
call election fight in North Dakota
today turned from men to measures.
Nonpartisan Leaguers announced
that K their program is defeated in
the, srecial election October % it
makes little difference whether
Gov. Frazer, and other State Off
cials are recalled.
Independents initiated measures
and constitutional amendments in
connection with the recall election
designed to block the nonpartisan
industrial program. These measures
were initiated along with petitions
to recall Gov. Frnzer. Attorney Gen.
eral William Lemke and Commits.
sioner of Agriculture and Labor
John F. Hagaa