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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11
WASHINGTON
DAY BY DAY
From Our Special Correspondent

From Our Special Correspondent
Washington, May 11.-Bachelor
members of the naval and military
forces of the United States are being
weighed lust now in a balance held
bv members of the House. Extra al
lowanceS and pay for soldiers and
sailors who are married is under dls-
cussion. Heretofore, married officers
and men have been given allowances
which materially increase their com
pensation. This is on the theory that
it costs a married man more to MAIN
tain himself than a single man.
Whether Establishments shall be made
in these allowances and to what de-
gree is pulling the House which has
been wrestling with the question for
many days.
Representative Moore, of Virginia,
during the debate on the question
wanted to know whether bachelors
on the committee supported the bill or
opposed it.
at do not like to discuss my col
leagues replied Representative Nc
KPnzie, in charge of the measure.
"they may be married for all | know.
The constantly increasing effective
ness Of air forces. revolutiOnizing the
warfare of the future. is frankly ask
nowledged bv prominent officials of
the army These admissions on the
nart of army officers were made fol-
lowing statements by Brigadier Cen
eral ?. r. c. Groves, of the British
army to the effect that already the
air forces and not the navy constitute
Britain'S first line force.
1t was admitted also that the air
service of this country is subject of
the most serious consideration and
plans are underfoot by the army to
increase the effectiveness of this
branch of American defense.
II has been apparent that ever
since the bombing tests off Hampton
Roads some months ago both the
army and navy have been undergoing
a change of heart relative to the mer-
its of the air service in case of act
ual hostilities with a foreign foe.
Patriotic women have drawn their
clubs to make war on a proposal to
exhibit in American motion picture
houses an Austro-Hungarian film.
which thev claim belittles the United
States. Mrs. James w. Wadsworth
Of New York. wife of the Senator
from that state. and president of the
Woman Patriotic Publishing Company
and officers of several other patriotic
Continued on page six)
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11
Newell-COle Co., Chartered

A charter has been granted by the
state corporation commission to the
Newell-Cole Company, Incorporated
Alexandria, with a maximum capital
stock of $4,000 and minimum Of
$4,000. Purposes are a printing and
publishing business The officers and
incorpOrators are: Joseph II. Newell,
president, Alexandria; George c. Cole,
secretary, Alexandria; W. Seton Kent,
Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11
RADIO CONCERT
A SUCCESS
KiwanianS Hear Musical
Program and Address by
Roe FulkerSOn
Program First of Its Kind Given, Is
Greatly Enjoyed by Local
Organization

The radio concert given this after
noon in the Westminster bull ling be-
fore the members of the KiwaniS Club
at their weekly luncheon proved big
success from every standpoint, was
greatly enjoyed by the large crowd of
KiwanianS. 1t was opened with bari
tone solos by w. D. Kelly accompanied
by B. F. Gordon, including The
Dream of the Dreamer, Cant You
Hear Me Calling Caroline" and "That
What God Made Mothers For.
A highly interesting address was
delivered by Roe Fulkerson, which also
was very clear.
The radio was in charge of J. Kent
White. who installed a special long
distance receiving set and MagnaboX
and it was operated by Emmett Law
Ter. A special aerial arrangement
was rugged up on the roof Of the build
ing.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11
Lee School Over The Top

Lee School has gone over the top in
its Save and Earn campaign for
the Library Fund of the schools in
the city. Each room has reached its
quota of $40 and Mrs Myers room
raised SIS in the last two days. This
is a remarkable record for our youth
full scholars, who with their teachers
deserve much credit for their zeal
in establishing a much needed library.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11
COMMENCEMENT
Alexandria High School Finals to be
Held June l6

Plans are under way for the an
nual commencement exercises Of the
Alexandria High School which will be
held Friday evening June 16, in the
auditorium of the high school. A large
class of boys and girls will receive
diplomas of graduation Within the
next week complete plans for the
exercises will be announced.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11
FIREMEN NEED S7S7

The fund being collected by the
volunteer firemen of the city now
amounts to $2,212.S0. The firemen are
seeking to raise $4,000. They, there
fore, need exactly $7S7.20 to complete
this fund.
New contributions announced are:
William Desmond, $40, second contri-
button; Chief of Police c. T. Goods,
81; friend. SO.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11

A deed of conveyance has been
placed on record in the Office of the
clerk Of the court from John H. LLOYD
and Nora Lee Lloyd conveying to 4.
C.. Kennedy and II. G.. Herrell, Of
Washington. track of land part Of
the Gray estate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11

According to the monthly report of
DR.. L. Z. Foulks, city health officer.
there were 43 births and 25 deaths
in the city during the month Of April
Miss Elizabeth Hull, of Baltimore
is visiting Miss Collins Jones in Rose
mont.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11

WincheSter-Pohce were said last
night to be winding a strong chain
of evidence around Ernest Green,
colored, held without bail on the
technical charge of murder and ar
son in connection with the deaths af
Jerry Morgan, aged colOred resident
and his wife. Mary The former
died yesterday from burns suffered
when his little home was swept by
fire early Sunday, and the latter died
Yesterday from shock and effect Of
inhaling smoke Both were slaves
before the War Between the States.
and were highly respected.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11
VIRGINIA NEWS
PARAGRAPHED

Danville-From source close to
the Virginia penitentiary it was
learned today that the immediate
chances of members of the so-called
Allen clan receiving combinations or
reduction af their prison terms are
slim. The pardon board is under
stood to have declined to make any
formal recommendation on the sub
iect. apparently because of political
issue lurking in the background, and
which might be revived.
Richmond-With the election more
than a year off. Delegate Alfred c
Smith, of Norfolk County, has let it
become known that he will be a can
didate for the State Senate. A va
cancy now exists through the death
of Senator W. c Corbitt, of Ports
mouth, but it is probable that city
man will be selected to fill the place
for the unexpired term in event an
extra session of the General As
sembly is called on a bond issue
question.
Richmond-Iron and ore industries
in Virginia, which have been idle for
more than a year. probably will be put
in operation soon. This was indicated
yesterday when loca coal dealers re-
ceived information that the firms op-
Grating plants at Buena Vista, Low
Moor, Iron Gate, Covington, Glen
Wilton and at Roanoke. were asking
for bids on coal supplies. In some
instances contracts for coal have been
placed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1922-05-11

fair today and tomor-
row; not much change in tenn
perature; moderate northwest
and north winds.
High tide tomorrow 900 a. m.
and 9:l9 p. m.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-02
WHEN YOU BUY

There's one retail store for every forty families In Amer
lea. William G. Shepherd tells this to a convention OF adver
Using men.
One groceryman in twenty fails each year.
In the long run, according to John Wanamaker, only one
man in twenty-five who 60 into any kind of merchandising
makes a success of it.
A fine thing to be in business for yo~urself-your own boss.
But do a lot of thinking before you try it.
If you, later on, start a store what line of goods should
you select, to make you the most money! This is your first
thought, and an important one.
But the number of dollars taken in by a merchant does
not always determine how much profit he can make.
On the average, says Shepherd, to run a store takes II
cents out of each dollar received by the grocer. Similar fig
ures are: 10 cents on 81 for butchers, 25 cents for hardware
dealers. "a cents for clothing sellers and &c cents for shoe
dealers.
The figures vary, according to the amount of sales. As a
business grows, overhead expense is carried on the shout
ders of an increasing number of dollars. This means, less
overhead for each dollar to carry-provided overhead doesn't
increase at a faster rate than gross sales, which it often does.
Shepherd calls America ga nation of counter jumpers.
One worker in each 10 is engaged in selling something. AND
two-thirds of these 100000 sales clerks are engaged In selling
food and clothing.
For each three farmers, there's one person behind q coun-
ter. For each four factory employees there's a store clerk OF
a store manager or a store owner, selling the things produced.
The trend seems to be toward a point where every one will
be distributing commodities, nobody producing,
That point, of course, never will be reached. But the ton
dency toward it is strong enough to emphasize that our great
est problem Of economics is one Of distribution rather than
production.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-02
TIME TO SUBSCRIBE

For those who intend to do something for the Home for the.
Aged in order that the Home may continue to exist, the time is
growing short for making a contribution. Here is an institution
that is dependent upon Perth Amboy and vicinity for support. 1t
has in its keeping a number of old people who have placed their
entire confidence in those having the home in charge.
But those in charge are voluntary workers. They are business
men and women of the city who are giving their time and their
ability to seeing that the Home is managed properly; that the
inmates are comfortable and that the reputation of the city is
upheld.
These men and women who constitute the Board of Directors
are entitled to the financial assistance of the citizens generally. 1t
is hard enough work at best, but when the treasury is empty
and a debt is being piled up the work becomes most discouraging
a little from each one or substantial contributions from those
who can best afford it will lift the burden and make the work
that much easier. In fact, if the money is not forthcoming those
in charge will be forced to throw up their hands as they cannot
be expected to do the work and put up the money, too.
Should they be forced to quit the old folks who have entered
the home would be thrown out into the world again to seek
shelter elsewhere. Perth Amboy cannot afford to allow such a
thing to happen. This is something that concerns everyone who
believes in Perth Amboy.
Checks should be made out to the Home for the Aged and sent
either to the Evening News or to L. I. Madsen, president Of the
association. Lets put this campaign across voluntarily just to
show how Perth Amboy can do q thing that is really worth while.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-02
TIME FOR ACTION

Only four weeks remain for starting work on the grade cross
ing elimination as ordered by the Public Utility Commission. There
is much to be done yet there is no apparent move either by the city
or the railroad company to commence operations. 1t would seem
as if the one was waiting for the other. The letter of Thomas
Brown, attorney for the Public Utility Commission, ought to bring
matters to a head.
Perth Amboy is facing q serious situation. The city has been
siamoring for the elimination Of the grade crossings for many
years. Now this much desired Improvement is at hand and the
city is not ready for it. The greatest problem from the municipal
standpoint is the sewers. A city plan would have provided for all
this several years ago. Today nothing is done; nothing, appar-
emily, is ready.
A new system of sewerage has got to be laid out efecting the
sntire southern section of the city. There is no reason why this
work should not have been started as soon as the grade crossing
elimination became a certainty. 1t must be apparent that the rail
road cannot start the steam shovels ripping up the earth lille
the sewers and pipe lines are directly beneath. Yet only four
weeks remain for the starting of operations.
This Encouragement of the sewers is going to cost the city
several hundred thousand dollars. 1t is another of the big projects
that must be financed during the coming year. 1t is for the Board
of Aldermen to find the way. 1t is going to be no easy task and is
going to call for the very best ability that the city can produce
to handle the situation satisfactorily.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-02
PUBLIC OPINION
The Appeal for Helm
EDITOR EVENING NEWS:

Clemenceau said on his mission to
the United States: "All that re-
mains for you now is to be as great
in peace as you were in war;"
What he meant was, America
In 1917 went into tho war with all
her guns, food and money, also
men. These men saved the world
from ruin and a%utocracy. Mothers,
these men were your sons and hus-
bands. They gave up their jobs,
fortunes and lives. They gave their
support, For what? Why? Just
to be generous and to help the poor
suffering people, all who were their
people, religion and color.
Now the war Is YER Suffering,
starving people take the place of be-
fore the war time well-to-do.
They starve. suffice and die. All
go back to the soil from which they
came. Men, women and children
can all save these people. Help the
American Relief Commission and
the Red Cross. Every penny
counts. Please help. as they need
it. Help them recover their before
the-war riches. and they will for
ever and ever be your friends. For
get that old saying. God helps
them who help themselves" And
as C~lemenceau avs: BE az great
in peace as yeu were in war"
PLEASE HELP.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-02

@. Has Dickens Christmas Carol
been made shorter?-P H.. H
A. Originally this story contained
$4,000 words 1t has been cut
down to $4,000.
@. Which country is larger. Bra
I'll or the United States?-H M. w.
A. Continental United States is
slightly smaller than Brazil. With
her possessions this country is con-
siderably larger. The population
of the United States, however, is
approximately three and a half
times that of Brazil.
@. Is a synthetic ruby the same
as a reconstructed ruby?--R. A. E.
A. The Geological Survey says
that a synthetic ruby is made chem
tcally A reconstructed ruby Is
made by fusing small bits Of rubies.
Synthetic and reconstructed rubies
are the same in quality and hard
ness.
@. Is it scientific fact that every
seventh wave is larger. or every
ninth wave?0. N. B.
A. Authorities on oceanology are
now of the opinion that the belief
that every seventh or ninth wave Is
larger is a matter of superstition.
llQdi SIiOic WaFCS w oNSak III u
ries, one of them assuming a max
limum height, the others declining
| until a minimum is reached The
large wave, however, Is not neces-
| sarily the seventh or ninth
@. A dispute has arisen regard
ing Napoleon's height Kindly set
US right.-G B.
A. 1t is common to have discus
| sion arise in regard to the physical
| proportions Of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Historians disagree in regard to his
| height. 1t is customary to think Of
Napoleon as a short man. Some
| writers who are regarded as author
| itative speak OF him as 5 feet 2
inches tall; others rs being 6 feet
7 inches.
@. What is the name given to
words pronounced alike, but spell
ed differently?-v. r. A.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-02
THE CHRISTMAS A

Yes. the Christmas seals are with us once more. This is an
other thing that has got to be cared for. II there is any season Of
the vea when we are not to be selfish it is at Christmas time. The
seals n sold at one cent each and the money realized from the
sale is used to fight the great white plague.
Tuberculosis is still taking its toll in spite of all that medical
science can do. w have conquered smallpox, yellow fever, diph-
iberia and other diseases that have caused such havoc in years
past. and we could conquer tuberculosis, too, if the proper care
could be taken of the patients as soon as the disease is discovered.
That is one of the objects Of the sale of the Christmas seals, so
as to be able to keep up the work OF freeing the country OF this
disease AS long as it is allowed to stalk about the streets and
remain in the homes it is endangering everyone OF us.
We can all help in stamping out tuberculosis by buying the
christmas seals that are now being offered for sale. This is only
another way Of showing the spirit OF chrlsfmas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-02
ANOTHER NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT

Closely following the laying of the cornerstone for the new
y. NJ. z. A. and the Y. W. Il. A. building comes another achieve
ment Of the Jews of Perth Amboy in the burning of the mortgage
on the synagogue of the Congregation Beth Mordecai which took
place Thursday. 1t was a notable event and one of which the
Congregation may we'll feel proud. Under the leadership OF Rabbi
Eugene Kohn, Beth MOrdeeai has made great progress and has
come to fill an important place in the religious life Of the city. The
enthusiasm shown by the members and the good will and harmony
manifested speaks well for the future of the organization.
With the property free of debt and with a live, active organ
fzaticn the future for Beth Mordecai is bright. 1t has among its
membership some Of the leading members of the community
men and women who believe in Perth Amboy and who are ready
at any time to do their full share in the advancement of the city.
Ebe spirit shown at the exercises on Thursday means that Con-
rreration Beth Mordecai is in a fair way to achieve greater and
better things than ever before. 1t has the congratulations and best
wishes of the entire community.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-02
Questions-Answer

Any reader can get the answer to
sny Question by writing The Perth
Amboy Evening News Information
bureau, Frederic j. Haskin. Director.
niies strictly to Information. The
bureau cannot give advice on legal,
medicinal and financial troubles. II
does not attempt to settle domestic
troubles, nor to undertake q
tive research on any subject. Write
your question plainly and briefly.
Give full name and address and On
close two cents In stamps for return
postage. All replies are sent direct
to the inquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-02

II. G.. Wells lost in politics. He
should let Wells enough alone.
Mexico is making faces at us be-
cause we haven't noticed her.
A. baby born in New York was
five feet tall. 1t was a giraffe.
The big apple crop we reported
recently is a big cider crop now.
Speaking of southern chivalry,
George gave his seat in the Senate
to Mrs. FELTON, on the first day.
We hate to mention unpleasant
things, but income taxes r due
again ten days before Christmas.
Russia Is making autos. When
people begin to get on their feet
they want to get off their feet.
We will have whines and jeers un-
til we have wines and beers.
Some people find their most pleas
ant reflections in a mirror.
A short street car conductor writes
US Buffalo girls are t%attooing bur
t~erflies on their knees.
Does the army of employees who
watch the clock know 1t can't mark
time and get anywhere?
Thrill in planting a narcissus bulb
comes when guessing if 1t will be a
Chinese lily, Jonquil or onion.
These heavy earrings the girls
wear are artistic and besides they
keep the oars from Tapping.
a 1928 model with ready bent fem
ders SO it always will look new?
When a prize fighters condition
is not o. x. 1t is often K. o. If you
know what K. o. lea
Hitting the ground is much easier
than hitting a golf ball because the
ground is so much larger.
Football backs are very forward
young men, II you care for such
things.
Perhaps fat men make the best
statesmen because they have the
bulge on the slender statesmen.
What's in a name? Maine Nation
al Guard cavalry has a Major Call
up.
If we got everything we wanted
there wouldn't be room to put It.
Faint heart won fair lady
hut fat-head has.
Life is ups and downs. II there
were no downs how could there be
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-02

A. Such words are called homon.
yms.
Q. Are tigers found In Afr1eAs
M. T. o.
A. Tigers are not found among
the fauna of Africa.
@. Is the use Of gas increasing or
decreasing?-W. H. +.
A. w. H. Fulweiler. who has Just
been given the Grasselli Medal by
the Society of Chemical Industry
says that despite the growth of the
electric illuminating industry in
America, the gas industry has in
creased ten fold the value Of its
products and the capital invested Is
now nearly twenty times as large as
it was 80 years ago This growth.
he asserted has been due largely to
research work which has resulted
in wide uses of a for domestic
and industrial purposes
@ What Is the rate of infant
mortality in this country IN. l..
A. The Children's Bureau says
that for the registration area the
number of deaths of children under
one year was 81 out of every 1000
live births in 1919. New Zealand
has the lowest death rate of any
country. Only As babies in each
1000 live births died in that coun-
try in 1919.
@. What is the meaning of
"hurst" so often used in naming
places? l.. L. j.
A. Hurst means a group of trees,
a wood or q grove.
COUGHS AND COLDS IN WINTER
Indoor sedentary life in Winter
has a direct bearing IN the prevail
ence of coughs and colds. Keep the
bowels active and overcome consti-
patton with Foley Cathartic Tab
lets. Colds, coughs, Group. throat.
chest and bronchial trouble quickly
relieved with Foley's Honey and
Tar. Contains no opiates-in-
gradients printed on the wrapper.
Largest selling cough mdicine in the
World. "Foley's Money and Tar is
wonderful for attacks of coughs AMI
colds" writes w. H.. Gray. Venice,
California. Sold everywhere.-Ady.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-02
Bible Thought For Today

"a SOURCE OF TRUE HELP-My help cometh from the
Lord, which made heaven and earth.-Psalm 121:2
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-02

The big apple crop we reported
recently is a big cider crop now.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-02

We hate to mention unpleasant
things, but income taxes are due
again ten days before Christmas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-02

Speaking of southern chivalry.
George gave his seat in the Senate
to Mrs. FELTON, on the first day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-02

Russia IS making autos. When
people begin to get on their feet
they want to get off their feet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-02

A baby born in New York was
five feet tall. 1t was a giraffe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-12-02

Faint heart never won fair lady
hut fat-head has.