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The New York herald., 1921-06-17
GRADUATED CHARGE
FOR GAS DEMANDED
Merchants Association Pro-
tests Flat Rate Regardless
Of Consumption.

At the new Public Service Comm's-
sions first public hearing yesterday on
gas rates the Merchants Association
petitioned the commission ito abolish
within this city the present system OF a
single uniform flat rate for gas. apply
ing irrespective OF quantity consumed
and to substituts therefor:
Il. An equitable monthly service to be
imposed on all consumers.
"2. A scale OF graduated charges. un-
der which the rate per thousand cubic
feet shall decrease proportionatsly to
the increase, by blocks. in the quantity
consumed"
A large number of consumers organi-
zations also appeared and protested
against high rates and against the poor
quality of gas being served.
John P. O'Brien. Corporation Counsel
argued against the existing rates and
said he would ask for Federal investi-
cation OF relationships between oil COM
ranies supplying the ;as companies.
The Merchants Association contended
that the existing basis of rates is dis
against large consumers and
imposes an unfair and disadvanfs geous.
expense upon manufacturers who use
gas.
The New York herald., 1921-06-17
ASK BETTER CARE FOR
TUBERCULAR SOLDIERS
Association Urges Appoint.
nents Based on Merit.

The National Tuberculosis Association.
which is treating $4,000 former service
men. adopted resolutions yesterday at
ane annua. convention at the waldorf
astoria. expressing appreciation OF the
efforts OF American Legion leaders to
ccrrect the defects in Legislation regard
Ing the rehabilitation of ex-service men
IL was recommended In the resolutions
that immediete material reduction he
mae "a cases of those who refuse to
make proper use of the facilities pro-
vided for their benefit, and that appoint
ments OF officers to care for tubercular
service men be made for the welfare OF
the men and not out of regard TO per-
sonal influence.
DIR. James Alexander Miller. the new
president Of the association made an adj
dress In which he said the death rate
from tuberculosis caused by the war is
declining. I'VE can see the beginning OF
the end of tuberculosis" he said.
The New York herald., 1921-06-17
GOES TO MAKE ARREST,
BUT FINDS WRONG MAN
1Dapper' Don Collins Accused
of Shooting John II. Reid.

An indictment said to accuse 'Dapper'
Don Collins of assault in the first de-
gree for the shooting of John Fl. Reid
In the home Of Mrs. Hazel Warner. 1892
University avenue. The Bronx. May Is
last. was returned yesterday by the
Bronx County Grand Jury. while Detec-
tive Joseph Daily of Police Headquarters
was on his way TO Hsckensack, y. j..
where it was reported Collins was under
arrest.
DAILY returned to headquarters with
the announcement that the man in the
Hackensack jail was not Collins. The
man under arrest had been taken to the
Jail from a sanitarium at Rutherford, N.
j. where he had been treated for pistol
shot wounds. Reid, who is n manufac-
turer. was discharged Wednesday night
as cured of his wounds from a private
sanitarium. where he had been conva-
lescing. He is being held in $1,000 bail
as a material witness.
The New York herald., 1921-06-17
BABY'S MISSING GO-CART
CAUSES OCEAN MIXUP
Mother Boards Wrong Ship /;
Child Is Then Set Ashore.

When woman who started to sail for
Sweden recently with her child and her
sister forgot the clfild's go-cart and went
back after 1t she started train of
mixups that required much time. worry
and work to straighten out. 1t was
learned yesterday Returning. a. taxi
driver took the woman to the wrong pier
In Hoboken and she boarded another
ship. not realizing her error till she
reached Sandy Hook.
The captain of the vessel sent wire
less message to the ship bearing her
sister and child, and they were put
ashore at st. George, Staten Island, with
the pilot The mother was sent back on
a pilot boat also, but II was late at night
and the discovered family had no way
OF communicating. Pilot w. +. Field
husen of Stapleton was about to take the
sister and child to his home for the
night when a representative of the
steamship company called for them.
IRE reunited party will san on another
vessel
The New York herald., 1921-06-17

Princeton. as has been done in past
years. because they have all responded
to the limit Of their ability to the appeal
OF the endowment drive. but the finance
committee plans to amortize these de-
ficits over a period of years, so as not
TO restrict unduly the annual income re-
quired for Princeton's natural develop
ment-"
The estimated expenses of the univer-
sity ere s1.375,000. And the estimated
ncopce s1,162.000. This means that
Stills is required TO run the univer-
sity each month of the academic year.
The New York herald., 1921-06-17
WENDELL-TRAVIS TRIAL
Z; SET FOp JUNE 2

On the motion Of the District Attor-
ney. Justice McAvoy of the Supreme
Court yesterday set June % as the date
of the trail OF James A. Wendell state
Comptroller. Eugene M Travis former
Comptroller and Albert l.. Judson. a
bond dealer. who are charged with
grand larceny and false audit in connec-
tion with the investment Of money in
the State sinking fund
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-01-15
EvERYBODY'S GOAT.

Why not give the farmer a square deal?
Ii he is to receive greatly reduced prices for his crops
then the labor he employs and the things he buys 10 pro
duce those crops should be reduced in proportion %
should everything else that he
Everybody wants prices reduced in every line but MS
own with the result that manufacturers wholesalers dS
rbutors and dealers throughout the business world are
sraning themselves in effort to keep prices up III or
der that they may reve little longer in the golden waters
of excessive profits
Every human being depends upon the farmer for the
food that sustans lfe and every hand is levelcd at HIM
in an effort to beat him down in his prices
great of protest against food prices has swept
this country from end to the other and yet this
avalanche of criticism which has engufed the man who
feeds has been voiced principally by men who have
been reaping greater profits than the farmer.
We not the champion Of the man Of the soil, any
more than of any other woman in this com
munity, or this country
We are just as averse to paying excessive prices for the
food that eat any other person possibly be- be-
cause have to dig deeply and cough up nightly to
meet the strain
But we are advocate of the square deal in business
That the farmer is not getting.
He is everybbody's goat
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-01-15
HIGHWAY POLICY
Being DISCUSSED
Sentiment Favors Compile
ton of Small Stretches of
State Roads.

Committees in both houses of the
,ivteenth session are busily engaged
IN working out some solution of the
nresent highway problems. While
nolicv of retrenchment is favored
members explain that there are
many small stretches of road that
must be completed.
The big problem centers around
teh amount to be expended on state
highways for the next two years. 1t
has been suggested by administra-
tive officers that so per cent of the
two million dollar bond issue voted
At the November election be turned
over to counties to be used for con-
struction. The apportionment OF
the money to be based on either
population or assessed valuation
The remaining 40 per cent of the
bond issue would under this PROPOSE.
ton be kept for emergency and re
pair work.
Legislators claim that the state
highway department is planning tt
reimburse counties that have spent
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-01-15
DOLLARS AND TITLES.

An American widow of wealth has followed the natsea-
ing example of many others and has married foreign
ttle-this time Greek prince
She is reapng the bitter experience of others by being
royalty snubbed in Athens while the prince IS presumably
enjoying the money with which she purchased him.
Some day we will have law forbiddmg the incomes
from such fortunes from being taken out OF the country
other than bare suiciency for persons comfortable
support.
When that time comes foreign princelings and noble
men will suddenly discover that American heresses have
ceased to be prizes in the matrimonial market
But in the meantime self respecting Americans will
continue to be Inundated by reading of such spectaces
as the one that has recently been enacted in Athens
woman who is not worth marrying for love is not
worth having at any price, and selfrespectng man
ever marries woman for her money.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-01-15
PROSPERITY AHEAD.

ra s much comfort to be had from the statement re-
oot f Iudge Gilbert IL Gary, head OF the United States
~ ornoration the greatest business concern the world
has ever produced
Idoa Gary saws long period of wonderful prosperity
i inst ahead of the people of the United States.
When Judge Gary opens his mouth he IS III the haDl OF
savino something and he says thng unless nc
knows what he is talking about.
lie has been wise prophet in the past because ne pos
sas the ability to read conditions and possibilities as
they are
There is no reason why his prophesy should not DC one
f wisdom in this case because there no reason why we
should not prosper and every reason why we should.
Ranks and fnanciers generally state that we nave
PASSED through our worst period of depression and are
now on the up grade Only the rankes kind OF pesslsn
can hold us back.
And who wants to be pessimst when ever human III
stinct spurs us on to optimism?
Let's demonstrate our faith in the return OF prosperity
bv recognizing the fact that it is here and by doing our
share toward it's maintenance in this community.
Let the wachword be production, wisdom IN spending,
and the employment of systematic course OF SAVING
proportonate amount of the prosperity OF the country
belongs to the people of this community.
Let's get all we can and keep all we get
Other communities will be doing the same.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-01-15
NOT A SERMON.

In this life it is not so much ''who can help it is
who do, and the higher rise the ladder OF
success the more determined they become to do the
other fellows.
In it's early stages this is merely "shrewd business,
but it greater proportions it is dignfed as
"high finance"
But it is not confined to the ranks of the successful
The small boy the street begins his career by winning
the marbles away from his playmate.
He follows this up little later by driving hard bar
gain in trade.
These only whet his appetite for greater
cesses and from year to year he plans and schemes to
the money of other men.
TO all rules there exceptions, and there may be
few to this but the description fairly applicable to the
majority of mankind.
Now don't become peeved dear reader, and charge us
with preaching, for all in the same sinful old boat
together and if anybody has jump overheard to save
the craft from sinking are unanimously in favor of
"letting George do it,
Away back in the dim past some Of us have read the
Golden Rulebut we couldn't repeat it now and most of
us have even forgotten what it says
The preacher tells wholesome truths in his SER
mon, but the Sunday dinner tastes so good when we get
home from church it simply banishes the ministerial
teachings from our mindsif they have endured that
long.
And why9
Ask some wise mai-we don't know.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-01-15
Copper Coins Disappear AS Fast as
Minted.

Who knows where all the pennies
go?
Every year eighty million or more
of these coins are made and put into
circulation. Some of them come
back for redemption, but the most of
them disappear in the most misteri-
Gus way, and are seldom seen again,
says an exchange, that comes to our
shop.
They are not extremely smooth
and slippery and their slight value
should gain more care than is given
ordinary pins. One reason is that
they change hands more than any
other coins, and are therefore sub
ject to accidents, and owing to their
value are treated carelessly.
The first American cent was coin
ed in 1887 and looks similar to the
coins of the same value of later
years.
The rarest cent is that of the issue
of 1893. It is said that the scarcity
Of this issue was due to the fact that
a firm in Salem, Mass. which was
then engaged in slave trade, procur-
ed large quantity of the coins
large hole in them sent them to
Africa, where they were given to
the chiefs in exchange for slaves.
The cent is the barometer of bust
ness, and it is interesting to note
that during financial depression 4
large number of these coins accumu-
late in the treasury. Even a big
storm or a strike will cut down the
number of pennies in circulation,
for the penny spending public is
indoors, or else forced TO save for
rainy days" that threaten. 1t is
sign of prosperity when large num-
bers of pennies are in circulation.
In 1902 a remarkable hoax was
perpetuated in connection with pen
MES. The rumor ran that when the
1902 pennies were in the making
IN quantity of gold was spilled In
with the copper and that the gov
eminent was anxious to get them
back. While this rumor was in
circulation an enterprising store in
Washington, d. c. advertised that
they would pay Is cents for 1902
pennies. The result can we'll be i'm
agined; there was grand scramble
for these cents. In certain sections
Of the country especially in North
and South Carolina, spectators
bought every penny n sight. The
prices ranged from 3 to 10 cents,
and in some cases even rose to 12
cents. Persons having obtained a
number of valuable" 1-cent pieces
sent them to Washington to be
bought by the clothing store, and
it was not until then that the
Joke" was made public.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-01-15

It's simply in blood, it is in yours, ana We az
not responsible for the blood that flows in our VEINS
Yes, admit that the Lord gave us power OF Will III
order that we might resist these evil tepdences bu ger
orally they only appear evil to when see them III
the other fellow.
But perhaps we've said enough-even mouthful'
We've just been doing little thinking as editors SONIC
times do, and thoughts rambled off into tins queer
groove as we pass them along yo you pay us to DO
That's ALL
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-01-15

The store called upon the cash
up" merely stated that they had ad-
yertised that they would pay Is
cents for 1902 1-cent pieces, or is
for $19.02. The hoax gave the
store an advertisement and specula-
tors a jolt.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-01-15

more than their allotted amount on
construction work.
members of both committees are
at present entertaining the sugges-
tion that the fee charged counties
Tor the use of trucks be reduced from
$50 to IS.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1921-01-15
Now Laugh.

Dear Editor: In looking over
your paper, | noticed that you
seemed short of material, and most
OF that was not funny.
l am sending you by freight a
barrel of copy, which you may have
at ten dollars a pound. AS / could
not see the point in most of your
jokes, have marked the laugh pro-
.yoking places in mine with an
asterisk, for the convenience of hur
ried readers,
Affectionately, your friend and
sympathizer,
Augustine Rolfe.
Sample joke,-*A Gassertion.
First Laundress Why is the
moon like gas meter?
Second Laundress: Because 1T
takes no time at all for it to run
through quarter
The greatest truths often spring
from the lips of little children.
They do not know any better.
The biblical injunction to love your
neighbor, says wise young friend OF
nI1rc ic aacilv followed if ehn ia n
good locker"
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-07-02

HUBIN is AFTER
THEATRE SITE.
Merchant Intends Building Large
Auditorium in Somers Point.

Somers Point, June 2S.-Frank B.
Hubin, Atlantic City merchant and
one Of this city's biggest boosters, it
became known today, is seeking a site
along the Shore boulevard upon which
to build a large theatre, which will
seat more than 1000 persons.
Mr.A Hubin has associated with him
in the project John J. Arnold, presi-
dent of the local Chamber of Com
merce, who owned a moving picture
theatre here. some years back.
The proposed auditorium will be 200
feet deep and 800 feet wide, with a
large stage, both for dramatic plays as
well as moving pictures. A large bal
cony will be constructed in the back
part of the structure, which Mr.. HUI
bin intends to be fireproof in all re-
spects.
Mr.. Arnold's old theatre was situat-
ed on Fishers Pavilion, and as it was
the only one of its kind in the resort,
he did we'll financially.
Mr.. Hubin formerly operated a large
theatre in Pleasantville, and is thor
oughly acquainted with the amuse-
ment business.
1t has been noticeable for a great
while, especially in the summer
months, when this seaside resort is
crowded with visitors, that they have
no place to go in the evenings, as
there are no amusement houses here,
and Promoter Hubin decided to build
a theatre after surveying the crowds
which flock to Ocean City every eve
ming to be amused.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-07-02
PIKE OPENING NoTABLE.EvENT
Concluded from page 1.

trance to Absecon Boulevard points
to Atlantic City. Father Knickerbock:
er on the New York road directs to
Gotham while a Quaker points the
way via the White Horse Pike to the
City of Brotherly. Love.
Freebooter Clark Adams, of Pleas
antville headed the committee in
charge of the parade over the Pike,
and deserves great credit for the way
in which the numerous machines were
handled, both prior to and during the
parade. There was no confusion what
ever, each machine. being placed with
a precision that vas beyond criticism.
Members of the New Jersey High
way Commission and the New Jersey
State Engineer. U. S. Government
Highway representatives, numerous
State and County officials were pres
ent and participated in the affair.
P~leasantville was officially repre-
scented by the Mayor and Council, and
there were scores of local citizens who
were in attendance.
Altogether, the opening of the Pike
was a wonderfully successful event,
and one that will be long remembered
by all those who were present.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-07-02

FORD TRUCKS.-Low as $3.50 cash,
balance time payments. G, Pleas
antyille Press office.
FOR SALE. - Nine room bungalow;
make fine double house. Apply on
premises. Fred F. Guthoff, 334 w.
Adams Ave, Pleasantville. lrp
WANTED.-For rent about Sept. list,
furnished or unfinished Bungalow
or apartment, adult family; reason
able. w. r. Bessesen, AZ Harvard
Road, P. O. Box 307, Haddon
Heights, N. J.
FOR SALE. = One young COW, good
stock, fresh a few weeks ago. Da-
vid Somers, English Creek, N. j. fap
FOR RENT.-Furnished rooms, with
light housekeeping privileges, use
of bath and porch. 144 Chestnut st.
UNFINISHED ROOMS for rent. V.
Lawrie, New Road, between Leeds
and California avenues. lip
SALE.-The temporary Millinery Shop
at 143 N. Main St., Pleasantville,
continues sales of Ladies' U~p-to-date
Trimmed Hats. Trimmings, Bralds,
Narrow Ribbons, Fur Capes and Fur
Scarfs, at giving-away prices. Sale
will last until all the stock of the
famous City Square Millinery and
Fur Shop, Atlantic City, which on
account ,of i'll health | had to give
up is disposed of. Everything must
go! Don't miss your opportunity.
Mrs. A. Folkman, residence 81 Ad-
ans ave-, place of business 143 N.
Main st.
GARAGE FOR RENT.-6 60 Oakland
Ave. Telephone 154-M, Pleasantville.
FOR SALE.-New Bloch Stroller, Re-
clining Back. Leech Apt. No. 7. lrp
FOUND.-Past Presidents P. o. of A.
pin. Owner may secure same upon
applying at 81 S. Main street, Pleas
antville, and paying costs.
Two GENTLEMEN BOARDERS want
ed in private family. 333 N. Main
street.
FOR SALE.-Five-piece velour parlor
suit in fine condition, l wood bed
with springs, l leather divan, chairs,
rockers, gas heater, Vacuum and
sweeper combined, pictures and 9TH
er goods. Apply 10 w. Decatur ave.
WANTED.-Farm and Country prop
erty of every description. No mat
ter where located, can sell it. Write
or phone and our representative
will call. Strout Farm Agency, Egg
Harbor City, N. J. Both Phones 500.
FOR SALE.-Hammock good as new;
reasonable. Al Wright st. lrp
FOR RENT.-Two communicating I'M
furnished rooms, desirable neighbor-
hood. Cor. West Jersey Ave. and
Lyons Court, Pleasantyille. lip
FOR SALE.-Victor Graphophone and
cabinet. As N. Main street. lip
HOUSEKEEPING ROOMS. = Furnish
ed and unfinished. The Alden, IL
Franklin ave-, Pleasantville. lisp
FOR SALE.-Below Cost, entire stock
of M. Daley's store at LOT S. Main
street. Sale to open Saturday, July
End, at $50 A. M, and continue I'M
til all goods are sold. Dealers invit-
ed.
SCRATCH FEED, cracked corn and
Babychick feed can be had in small
or large quantities at Pioneer Gro
Gerry, II w. West Jersey avenue.
FOR SALE.-2 desks, 1 side board,
carriage and harness. 80 e. Wash
lngtOn Ave.
GARAGES FOR RENT.-1O1 Chestnut
St, P~leasantville. lrp
FOR SALE.-Shades, Screens and
Bric-a-I 16 Woodland ave. If
|TUs .ALE.-Small acreage; farm dis
trict, good six-room house, garage,
near trolley, City limits, possession,
$500 cash, easy terms. T. I. Dunlap,
Real Estate Broker, Pleasantville.
ROOMS TO RENT FURNISHED
Use Of bath; privilege of light house
keeping. 119 N. Second st. Sims.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-07-02
HOW DO THEY MAKE
e THIS WAY?

While you, Us & Co." pay up our
little $40, or $50 or 500 in income
taxes without a word, a certain young
person in New York of the name of
Reginald Vanderbilt is making Uncle
Sam work hard to get what the said
Reggie owes him.
1t seems that R%eginald's income for
the year was about six hundred and
fifty thousand dollars-not for life,
dye mind, but for one year! He sent
Uncle Sam a check for $500, or
about half of one cent on the dollar.
Under the law the check should have
been $36, 000, or about five and a half
cents on the dollar, and the govern
ment sued for the difference. 1t now
transpires that young Vanderbilt
tooth and nail through all the courts,
so that it will probably take many
years to settle it.
We can't understand the thing at
all. Here is a country and a govern
ment that makes it possible for this
young man to stick three-quarters of
a million of dollars into his pants
pocket every year, but he refuses to
obey its laws OF help the government
to pay its expenses. And what a
small thing it was-if he had paid the
$4,000 without a murmur, Reggie
Vanderbilt would stil have had left
well over $500, 00O for the year.
How do they make EN- that way,
anyhow?
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1921-07-02
POMONA GRANGE MEETS AT
ABSECON HIGHLANDS

The regular summer meeting of At
lantic County Pomona Grange, No. Is,
will be held with Absecon Highlands
Grange this Saturday, July 2. The
afternoon meeting will be called to
order at 2.S0 o'clock. daylight saving
time.
Worthy Lecturer w. B .McDougall
has arranged a program of unusual
interest for the evening session, CEN
tering around the idea of roadside
marketing, with especial attention to
County marketing needs.
Worthy State Master David H.
Agans will be present at one or both
of the sessions. Those who heard Mr..
Agans at Egg Harbor last January,
will need no urging to come to Abse-
con Highlands, All fourth and fifth
degree grange members are earnestly
urged to attend both afternoon and
evening sessions.
There has been a large proportion
ate increase in membership in the
Pomona Grange, in the last year, but
there are more active grangers in the
County who ought to come in, both
for their own best interest, and for
the common good.
WILLIAM G. FRISBIE,
Secretary.