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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1921-04-29
NEWS REVIEW OF
CURRENT EVENTS
Colombia Treaty Ratified by the
Republican Senators With
Reluctance.
MUCH GIVEN, NOTHING ASKED
President Says We VIII Fight to Main.
tain Monroe Observation-Disclosures
Cabinet Refuses to Yield on
Yap - Allies Preparing
Further Coercion for
Germany.
BY EDWARD w. PIcKARD.

Ratification of the Colombia treaty,
by a reluctant senate, did not evoke
many loud cheers in the United States.
Democrats for years had urged the
adoption of the pact as a virtual re-
pudiation of the acts of Theodore
Roosevelt and John Hay in connection
with the separation of Panama from
tion urged it, not on that ground, but
because it believed this sop to Colon
.bia would help to restore arnicabie
feelings toward the United States on
the part of the Latin-American peo-
pies, and also because Americans wish
to develop oil fields in Colombia. All
but four of the Democratic senators
voted for the treaty, presumably for
their old reasons. Forty Republicans
Obeyed the behest of the administra-
ton. most of them because they hest
tated to break with it on an important
issue so soon after the beginning Of
Mr.. Harding's regime. Fifteen Repub-
lican senators refused to turn so
squarely against the policy of their
party and voted against ratification
after putting up a strong fight, in the
course of which they tried to amend
the pact by provision that nothing in
ii should be regarded as a confession
of wrongdoing by Roosevelt in the &C
QUESTION of the Canal Zone.
Colombia will now greedily seize
the gifts made her-S25, 100000 and
valuable privileges in the use of the
Panama canal-.and gives practically
nothing in return, not even assurance
of fair treatment for our capitalists
who may invest In her oil fields. If
most of the money does not stick to
the palms of the grating politicians of
Colombia there will be a complete re-
versal of custom. More important,
there is little reason to believe this
treaty will lessen the hatred of the
United States which is the prevailing
sentiment throughout most of Latin
America. This statement is based on
the opinions of men who are thor
oughly familiar with the Latin-Amer-
cans.
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USE OF PROFANITY IN WAR
Norman Conqueror Is Credited with
Being "Mou'her of Round
Oaths."

If the armies of Flanders of this
or any previous war have sworn ter
ribly, they have at least good his
torical precedent, says the Columbia
Is. CO. State. The Normans, from
whom all the good" English de-
scended in direct line. we're led by a
famous mouther of round oaths, Will
liam the Conqueror. That wonder
ful fighter is credited with having
invented the most grandiloquent and
lofty oath in all the literature Of
profanity, "By the splendor of God"
He swore it vociferously upon the
field of Hastings and won the battle
and the country-and put Norman
gu" in lot of otherwise perfectly
good English words.
Lars Porsena of Tusculum was
also a famous swearer. 1t seems,
however, that his vocabulary of pro-
family was very limited, and ne al
ways swore "by the miro gods" who
didn't assist him much against the
Roman short sword.
But these and the similar resound-
ing oaths of the days of chivalry-
and of the code duello-are partly
redeemed, at least softened, by what
might be termed the refinement OF
profanity. Some of the oaths one
hears in these days-while the sac
cusing spirit may blush as he gives
them in at "heaven's chancery," We
feel sure that the recording angel
has no tears left with which to biol
them out.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1921-04-29
CHILDREN'S WEEK AT
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

Lambertville- Children's week is to
De observed by the First Baptist by
he following activities:
Tuesday evening a Parent
er's conference was held. Rev. Dorrell
.alked on Christ and the Home"
Superintendent Conover spoke on
Guarding our Youth" Miss Lillian
Leonard spoke on "Story Telling.
'Expressional Work" was the sub
'ect of Miss Addie johnson. Child
ems Music" by Mrs. Clara Miller.
'Children's Prayer" by Mrs. Annie
Conover.
An indoor picnic was scheduled at
pm. today, Friday. The weeks
program will be closed Sunday at
Sunday School by a talk from Mr..
Herring on Religious Education"
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LOCAL ~" BOYS
ASK FUNDS

Lambertville- The Hunterdon Co.
Committee of the Y. M. C. A. will
conduct campaign for raising their
annual budget today, and continuing
until the night before the County
Convention Thursday May IL.
This is the eighth year of "Y"
work in the county, and extensive
plans are under way for the develop
ment of a progressive program in
social, educational, vocation
al and devotional activities.
There are five boys clubs or
groups now meeting in Lambertville
and the Committee invites other boys
to join. In order to provide for the
we'll being and character of these
boys, your contribution is solicited.
Lambertville has responded nobly
to other calls for help, and you are
now asked to give to cause that
seeks to develop and aid a home
cause for the good of your own COM
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GREEKS
FIGHTING HARD

The Greeks and the Turkish nation
alists have resumed operations in Asia
Minor. The former, having reorgan-
tied their army, are carrying on an
offensive on the Brusa front with
Eskishehr as their main objective.
The Turks are making a show Of re
sistance without really giving battle
and meanwhile are using most Of their
forces in an advance on Smyrna. AT
last reports they were only 90 miles
from that city. The Kemalists, how
ever, are not entirely happy, for they
are beginning 70 realize the perfidy of
their allies, the Russian Bolsheviki
The shamelessly faithless Reds are
not giving the aid promised in the
treaty, and are demanding from the
Turks further concessions with regard
TO the settlement of Near East ques-
lions.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1921-04-29
MERCHANTS ASK
LAW ENFORCEMENT

Resolution to Mayor of city and
prosecutor of county.
Lambertville- The Merchants As
sotion in their monthly meeting on
last Monday night, unanimously pass
ed resolutions calling upon Mayor
Moonan, and Prosecutor Able to en-
force the laws against disorderly
conduct. stealing, and other petty
violations. The resolutions are as
follows:
"Be it resolved. That the Mer-
chants Association does request the
authorities of the City of Lambert
vile and of the County of Hunter
don to properly enforce the laws a.
gainst disorder and petty crimes,
both in this city and county; and be
association extend to Gordon Cooper
editor of the Lambertville Record,
it's cooperation and support in his
efforts to secure enforcement of the
laws, and the prohibition of theft
and disorder in this community, and
be it Further Resolved, That copies
of thi sresolution be sent to the may
or of the City of Lambertville, and
the prosecutor of the pleas of the
County of Hunterdon."
The meeting was the time for the
election of officers, but owing to the
illness of President Baily, the election
was postponed until next month. Mr..
Baily is again at home after under
going an operation at Trenton Hos
pital. He will be able to attend the
next regular meeting.
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SCHOOLS TO
HAVE MAGAZINE

Inorder that our patrons might
have an opportunity to see the quail
ity of work being done in the public
schools we have decided to publish a
magazine composed entirely of work
done by pupils of the sixth and
seventh grades. The magazine is ed
tied by the pupils. All work in this
book has been done in the class room
under the supervision of the teacher
We hope to be able to raise money
in the sale of the magazine to pay
the actual cost of printing. 1t will be
necessary to sell about $50 copies.
We feel that the quality of the
work being done by these children
should receive this recognition. En-
courage the children in their efforts
by purchasing copy.
j. H. HERRING
Supt. of Schools
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bound to grant in
dependence without further delay.
Congressman King is one of an in
creasing number of Republicans in the
House who are urging quick action
on Philippine independence. Mr..
King is the author of a bill which pro-
vides that within one year the Philip
pine government under presidential
proclamation, may assemble a conven-
tion and frame constitution.
After the constitution is ratified by
the Filipino people the President may
recognize the Philippine islands as "a
separate and self-governing nation"
The transfer of authority IS to be
completed within one year. Provision
is made for safeguarding American in
vestments In the Philippines and for
the providing of coaling stations and
submarine bases In the islands by the
United States.
Word from the Philippines is that
the people expect early independence
and will be sorely disappointed if they
do not get it.
mo nation has the right" said Con-
gresham King "to hold another people
In peonage, even though 1t may be
argued by the professionals that the
condition is simply one of 'tutelage.'
"a little more observance of the
golden rule in national and interna-
tional affairs would soon dispel that
desire for exploitation, the fiercest foe
of freedom in the world today.
when we went to the Philippines
we declared before the whole world
that we were not actuated by any self
ish desire of conquest or territorial
ACKNOWLEDGMENT, but solely by humani-
tartan impulses"
Congressman King called attention
to the fact that Filipinos are now
raising funds to erect monument to
Admiral Dewey, which he said was in
directly a tribute to the American peo-
pie as well as to Dewey. He recalled
the cable that Dewey had sent to
President Mckinley, which was as
follows:
'In my opinion these people Gill
pinos) are superior in intelligence and
more capable of self government than
the natives of Cuba, and l am familiar
with both"
Congressman King then recited the
preamble to the Jones law, passed
August 20, 1916, and declared it was a
definite pledge of independence. The
preamble stated sit Is as 1t has always
been the purpose Of the people of
the United States to withdraw their
sovereignty over the Philippine Islands
an, - recognize their independence as
soon as a stable government can be
established therein"
Congressman King stated there was
no question but that the Filipinos had
established the specified & y gov
eminent and, therefore, the
solemn duty of the Unite ates to
grant the promised independence.
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Memory of Nell e~ynn

There is always an orange in plate
placed on chair near the door in the
Savoy chapel, in London, on the Sun
day after Christmas. The custom Is
very old done in memory Of Nell
Gwynn. who, when a well-nigh home
less child, sold oranges in little court
near Drury Lane. AT all times she
was generous giver to the church
and TO the poor, even II her life was
gay and immoral. While she lived IL
became the custom to place The orange
Gu the plate.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1921-04-29
Sim FEM
INJUSTICE

Twenty leaders of the British Prot
estant church recently sent TO the
premier memorial protesting against
the disorders In Ireland. In replying
TO them Lloyd George made an i'm
portant declaration. First, answering
their allegations in order, he denied
the existence of irregular forces which
had no discipline; that there were
unauthorized reprisals, and all other
charges against the crown forces.
He quoted figures showing that police
and soldiers were punished for
breaches Of discipline and appealed
for public support for the "sorely tried
men who are trying to preserve order
in a country given up 10 anarchy" He
then dealt with the Sim Fein in this
manner:
1.-THE Sim Fem rejected home rule
and demanded in its place an Irish
republic for the whole of Ireland. The
Sim Fein went further. II deliberate
ly set to work TO destroy Cancellation
and constitutional methods because II
recognized that violence was the only
method by which 1t could realize the
republic.
IF I thought there was a different
policy, which would lead TO a solu-
ton Of our difficulties, l would not
hesitate to adopt 1t, however different
II might be to the course the govern
ment now is pursuing.
1.-THE government of which am at
the head will never give way on the
fundamental question of secession. So
long. therefore, as the Sim Fem de-
msnds a republic and refuses TO &C.
cept, Loyalty, membership In the Brit
ish commonwealth, coupled with the
fullest home rule compatible to con-
ceding Ulster the same rights 1t claims
for itself, the present evils will con
tinue l do not wish there to be any
misunderstanding on that point"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1921-04-29
DAYLIGHT SAVE
ING ASKED HEAR
COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Lambertville- At the weekly meet
ing of the City Commissioners YES
terday petition was presented con-
tanning over 900 signatures asking
that Daylight Saving Time be adopt
ed in the city. The confusing change
between this place and Trenton has
caused lot of inconvenience. Not
wishing to be too hasty, however,
the Commissioners deferred action on
the petition until next Thursday.
Resolution was received from the
Merchants Association calling on the
mayor and city officials for a better
enforcement of the law for petty
crimes and disorders. This was noted
and filed.
The following ordinances were
passed: Permission to John T. Will
kins to operate passenger carrying
busses on Lambertville streets. IMAM
imously passed first reading. Second
reading to be on May ~. Ordinance
to regulate election of one Chief
Engineer and three Assistants. Pass
ed first reading. Second and final
reading on May IL. To this end Clerk
Smith was instructed to notify the
Board of Engineers to meet with the
Commissioners Tuesday, May 8 at
7.30 in the Commission Chamber.
Applications were received from
Mercer Omnibus Co. and S B. Berk-
owitz for permission to operate buss-
es over these streets to Pennington.
Clerk instructed to request the pres
ence Of the Mercer Omnibus secre-
tary at the next meeting. Berko-
witt application was ordered pre-
pared for vote next Thursday.
Salaries for April ordered paid.
Street payroll 1921 80
JahitreSS .............. 4.O0
Public Service .4243S
board Oh Foor 1900
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Elf Arrows,

Elf arrow is name given to a tri-
angular piece of flint, formerly used
as an arrowhead by early inhabitants
IF Great Britain and Europe generally
It was once believed that these harbs
of flint were shot by elves or invisible
beings at cattle or men TO bewitch
them. hence the name. Cattle dying
suddenly in the fields were said to
have been struck by an elf arrow; and
this superstition still fingers In Ire
land at the present day. Elf arrows
set in silver, were frequently worn as
talismans, and were considered most
efIicaeious as preventives against poi
son and witchcraft. They are also
called elf bolts, elf darts, elf shot and
elf STONES
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1921-04-29
COMMUNITY HOUSE
ACTIVITIES

Sergeantsville- The Committee in
charge of the Community Center has
rented the residence part of the
building to Mr.. Herbert o. Smith
until such time as a caretaker is Sc
cured. Difficulty is being encountered
by the Committee in securing the
right man. A member of the Serg-
GAINESVILLE M. E. Church is not eligible
for the place. Mr.. Smith is therefore
barred.
Now that the roads are passable
the Committee is looking to Mr.. Will
son and Mr.. Holt to finish the work
on the sheds.
At the Community Centre Audi
torlum Saturday evening there will
be an unusually good motion picture:
Wallace Reid in "What's Your Hur-
ry?" Also an educational film "From
Cocoon to Spool" Only the best pic
lures are being shown.
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THANKS TO
THE MERCHANTR
ASSOCIATION

Appreciation is herewith express
ID to members of the Lambert
Vile Merchants Association for the
resolutions adopted on Monday even
ing and sent to US, in which they
endorse and commend the stand we
have taken in urging adequate vim
lication for violations of the laws of
his county and state.
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CONGRESSMAN
FAVOR FILIPINO
INDEPENDENCE

Washington.-"The
appointed hour is
here: let the Phil
ippines be free"
This was the key
note of a speech by
Congressman Ed
ward ]. King of Illi-
nois, Republican,
in which he review
ell the American &C.
cupation of the is
lands from the first
day to the present
time. He declared
that t h e U n i t e d
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1921-04-29
CHINA CIVIL WAR

Fighting has broken out between
the armies of north and south China
and ii is feared in Peking that it Is
the precursor Of renewed civil war.
The eight military governors Of the
Yangtse valley have combined against
Cen Chang Tsoling. war lord OF the
northern government and alleged ally
Of Jspan and Semenoff. Chang Is sns-
nerted Of scheme to restore the mon
Rrchy,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1921-04-29
BUCKS WOMEN'S
CLUBS MEET

Over two hundred representatives
of various women's clubs in Bucks
County met at the annual session as
guests of the Community Club Of
Chalfont last Friday. Mrs. Edward
Blackfan of the local Woman's Club
represented New Hope together with
several members of the local club.
This club has only been formed six
months, but is already making itself
felt. in more ways than one.
Among the many activities re-
ported by the different clubs rep
resente dat Chalfonte We're hot lunch
es for school children, identifying
local communities, organizing study
courses, assisting in the building of
schools, conducting concerts, sewing
classes in schools, and other activ-
tiles too numerous to mention.
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TOMATO PLANTS FOR SALE

TOMATO PLANTS FOR SALE
EARLIANA and BONNY BEST
now ready. Our strain of Earliana
selected for twenty years. Bears
fruit about July 4th. Bonny Best a
few days later. Well hardened plants.
Now in blossom. Square of earth at
tached. SOC dozen at the farm, 60c
delivered. Thos. r. Hunt. Phone 3SR3
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CITY STREETS BEING
SCRAPED

Lambertville-- City Commissioner
A. Wilson Muirhead has had men
employed for the last few days crap
ing the streets and leveling them off.
The city scraper and Fordson tract
or were employed for some of the
work. The superiority of tractor work
in road repairs is being recognized by
all municipalities. 1t was interesting
to overhear one of the elder citizens
remark on the street that when Mr..
Kitehin was in charge of the city's
streets opposition was SO great a.
gainst the use of a tractor that he
was compelled to discontinue it.
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REF RENEE.

''This is the kind of weather thai
makes me want to go fishing"
'Why not golf?"
al prefer fishing. You can stay
in one place and go to sleep if the
sport doesn't prove satisfactory"
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SCIENTIFIC.

1--WE must not hate our enemies"
perhaps that's right. Possibly
we can whip 'em quicker and more
thoroughly by not losing our tenn
pers."
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ITS STATUS.

"These girls who adore soldiers
are very tickle IN their devotion"
"And yet you cannot deny that
they show real uniform affection"
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PROOF.

money isn't everything"
"That's so. If it were there'd b
few soldiers al $50 month
The Adair County news., 1921-02-16

NJ OF only from a humanitarian
standpoint but in view of the
serious situation faced by
America in the Orient, it would be wise
to cement the friendship between the
United States and China, in the opinion
Of the Rev. DR.. Henry E. Dosker,
member Of the faculty of the Presby
terrain Theological Seminary, Louis
vile. DIR. Dosker, who served as a
missionary in Japan and also in China,
make an urgent appeal for funds for
the 100000 starving Chinese in the
famine stricken provinces north of the
Yellow river. -
He has been in this territory and
says he is not surprised at the report
of the American Minister at Picking,
which states that 100000 of the in
habitants are subsisting on dry leaves,
wild plants and tree bark and the
death rate from starvation now is
5000 day with typhus epidemic
seemingly inevitable.
Joseph D. Burge, 9 Board of Trade
building, Louisville, is treasurer in
Kentucky for the China Famine Fund,
The Adair County news., 1921-02-16

the Office Mrs. Hartze became worried.
Employees at Lerch Brothers said
Mrs. Hartze ordered her husband not
to converse with the girls Thereafter
Hartze communicated his inquiries
through another man or made notes.
Finally, however, Mrs. Hartze decided
these precautions were not sufficient
and demanded her husband give up
his position. Harry obeyed. Then
Mrs. Hartze, her wrath aroused
against the girls whom she considered
responsible for her husband losing his
position, used the telephone to tell
them about it.
Finally the girls had Mr.. and Mrs.
Hartze arrested on the charge of dis
orderly conduct. Magistrate Stanford
was anxious to know if the girls had
really done anything to cause Mrs.
Hartze to believe her husband unsafe
in their presence, but all admitted.
even the Hartze couple, that the girls
had always acted like perfect ladies'"
The Adair County news., 1921-02-16
BOYS ARE CAVEMEN AT HEART
Pulling Girls Hair Merely Nantes
tation of His Affections,
Says Educator.

hiladelphia.-When a schOolbOy
pulls the hair of girl it is a caveman
sign that he loves her.
This is the conclusion of the psy-
chologist of the. Philadelphia schools,
Miss Gladys G. Ide, director of special
education.
manifestations of early love are
found in the kindergarten and are COM
mon enough through school life" said
Miss Ide.
"Scuffling, wrestling, twitching of
hair braids, placing pins in adyanta-
geous positions and many others are
direct evidences of favor from one per-
son to another.
''The ways of a young man Of
twelve with maid are many and
varied, from the placing of himself. in
perileus positions in emulation of
deeds of valor to the writing of notes
and the drawing of pictures"
The Adair County news., 1921-02-16
BRITISH and U. S.
ROADS COMP AIRED
Bureau Reports Greater Efficien-
Cy at Less Cost in the
United States.
no TONS IN TRAINS HERE
In Great Britain Average Is $50 Tons
of Freieht-Would Take Three
Times as Many British Cars to
Handle Our Loads.

New York.-The bureau of railway
economics has prepared a memoran-
dun comparing operating results on
British and American railroads, which
shows that the average trainload in
Great Britain for the six months to
June 80, 1920, was $50 tons, while that
for the United States for the same
period-was 10 tons. Operating and
traffic, as well as geographical, condi-
tons in the United States and Eng
land. it is explained, are so different
that comparisons of train or car load
ing may be considered misleading, but
it is pointed out that direct COM
parison. designed to set out the differ
,ences In detail, must have some value,
especially when all the factors in the
comparison are taken into account.
The average freight train load in
the United States In 1888 was 176