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The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-17
Harvard Charged With
 Helping Wall Street
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Senator Heflins latest effort to discredit Governor Harding of the federal reserve board is so puerile that it is likely to carry a back fire which will assure his reappointment He charges Harvard university with conferring an honorary degree upon the present governor inI order ito help Wall street in it's effort to have him reappointed governor"
 Senator Lodge and other New England con gressmen will be the first to resent the charge that Harvard LL. Ds are used to advance the political fortunes of any individual They will see at once in the Harvard degree-and SC will university people throughout the country a recognition of conspicuous service and notn- ing more. And it is highly probable that as a result of this episode the sentiment favorable to Governor Harding's reappointment will be extended to many who up to this time have displayed no interest whatever in the appoint ment that is presently to be made.
 The fact that the opposition to Governor Hardings reappointment emanates entirely from political, not from banking or business sources, is one of the strongest arguments that can be advanced in his favor. If the federal banking machinery during the past six years has been used to favor "Wall street. such or ganizations the Ohio Bankers association, embracing the business and financial interests of this state, and similar organizations through out the country, would hardly be unanimous in their recommendations that Governor Hard ing be retained.
 fe wweeks ago President Harding inti- mated strongly that he was determined to re- tain the present governor of the federal re- serve system. Since that time pressure has been brought to bear in favor of otheS candi- dates, and the attacks on Governor Harding have been renewed The simple way for the President to dispose of this issue is to sead Governor Harding's name to the Senate at once. The politicians should have no further en- couragement. They should be emphatically ,n- formed that places on the federal reserve board are beyond their reach.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-17
BOIL WEEVIL THREATENED
 BY AEROPLANE

Is death to the boil weevil and other pests coming out of the air? The question is not a fanciful one Recently in the mountains of New Hampshire the army air service, under the direction of the department of agriculture destroyed insects that were devastating the farms of that section by dropping gas from aeroplanes.
 Science has proved that gases may be 50 graded as to gravity that they will remain suspended in the air just above growing plants or float between roots and branches Science has also developed chemicals, easily converted into gaseous material, which, while destructive to insect life, are not injurious to man, bird or beast.
 The experiment in New Hampshire was es- pecially difficult account of the moun- tainous character of the country. The fact that it succeeded there is sufficient proof that it would succeed on the low-lying plains of the southern coyn and cotton fields.
 cais Is why experienced agricultural experts deem it not improbable that the aeroplane may soon become the death warrant of the boil weevil by killing him with gas. Much more wonderful things have occurred.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-17

When train struck motor car in which a Massachusetts man was riding he was thrown to the top of the locomotive where he c!ung to the smokestack until tlh train stopped. That kind of luck cant last. Soms of these days he is liable to scratch his finger and die of blood poison.
 Agnes Ayres, movie star, embroders her name on her stockings, thereby getting due publicity in the public prints. It's good idea but in the case of less famous ladies the ad- dress or telephone number should be added It would be useful in case of accidents.
  France has enough airplanes to wipe Eng land off the map. England and France are friendly, of course, but some of the British military authorities don't feel just right about it.
 The Sunday sermon, which appeared on this page yesterday, was written, as usual, by the Rev. Middleton S. Barnwell As the result of typographical oversight, his name was omitted.
 An American girl, wearing knickerbockers in London, says she doesn't show any more of her legs than the short-skrted flappers do That seems to be the last word on the sub ject.
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 Bathing beauties in scant attire departed hurriedly from dance hall when firemen threatened to turn the hose on them. Cats and bathing beauties just naturally hate water.
 
 Senator Norris is conceded to be one of the smartest men in the United States Senate. When he talks about government operation of the Muscle Shoals plants he's not so smart
 < < The Marshall Fields entertained royalty over in London. Why not? The blood of finer chant princess descendants. is supposed to have a blue tinge.
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 The railroads are accused of trying to wreck the unions. If they were to succeed, the public, as usual, would be found under the -wreckage.
 Will Hays is presumably still working to deoderize the movies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-17
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
cIyITAN BOOSTER

''It is with feeling of regret that leave the Civic Association and all of the pleasant memories that have been connected with the work said Charles L. Harold, secretary and manager of the Birmingham Civic Associa- tion.
 1The field is unlimited, however in the ex- tension work of the International Civitan or ganization, and I am very anxious to get down into the new job of spreading the rapidly growing body that originated in Birming- ham,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-17
WEATHER MAY BE CAUSE

"Liquor making seems to have fallen off deprecably during the past few months" said Judge Charles M Sartain, in charge of the state federal prohibition forces.
 "Maybe its the hot weather that is causing less demand for the moonshiners to make their run or perhaps the people are growing better morally, and are learning to have more re- spect for the law. At any rate, raids are be- coming far between"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-17
ENJOYS SPECIAL REPORTS

"I enjoy the reports from Washington by Hugh Roberts as special correspondent to The Age-Herald more than those carried by any other paper in Alabama or Georgia" said Frank B. Embry, mayor of Pell City.
 "One of my best friends, Pat Robertson, merchant of Cropwell, is also strong be- liever in Hugh, having graduated in the same class with him and being one of Hugh's best friends"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-17

W. Grady It was during his come, ion with the Constitution, and during that pe- -od when Rube Burrows, the Alabama outlaw and train robber was at his best, or worst, that Ed Bar ret wrote famous fake interview with the outlaw.
 It was a common thing in those days to write fake story, running into several columns, and this one at time when there was a temporary lull in Burrows activities. For several weeks he hadn't robbed a train, and hadn't been heard of. The newspapers were trying to furnish the public news about the outlaw, and it was at this time that Barrett fell upon the plan of printing fake interview which profusely illustrated by the Ccnsti- tution's' artist It made a distinct hit, and was widely read than any other story of the time.
 Ed Barrett was a genial, companionable man. who liked people. but he was first and last, and all the time, a newspaper man, and will be missed in Alabama.
 Florence Times: E. W. Barrett, editor of The Birmingham Age-Herald, died suddenly in Birmingham on Sunday evening last. He had been feeling unwell for several days, but cepted an invitation of friends to go to Roe buck Springs. While entering the swimming pool the fatal stroke came without warning, and in few minutes the vital spark had fled. His death shock to the thousands of friends throughout the state. He had been prominent in the public affairs of Alabam for many years, and at the time of his death he was the Alabama representative the national democratic executive committee. He was 56 years of age, and is survived by his wife and three children.
 Alabama Christian Advocate: On Sunday night at 10:45, Mir. E. W. Barrett, editor of the Birmingham Age-Herald, while in bathing with party of friends in Roe buck Springs swimming pool, was seized with heart failure and died immediately. MT. Barrett had been editor of the Birmingham paper for many years, and had made wide circle of friends here and elsewhere Hundreds of messages of condolence have been pouring into the home of his widow and children. To these the Alabama Christian Advocate wishes to add it's own word of sympathy and to com mend the bereaved loved ones to the kind and tender care of our heavenly Father. May His comforting power be theirs in this dark hour
 
 is in mourning over the sudden death ot Edward Ware Barrett, who for the past 25 years had been editor of The Birmingham Age Herald. Our sympathies are extended to the bereaved family and to The Age-Herald in their great loss.
 Centreville Press: The death of Hon. E. w. Barrett while swimming Sunday was great shocy to his many friends over the state. He was editor and proprietor of the Birmingham Age-Herald, one of the foremost newspapers in the south. and was member of the national democratic executive commit tee. The newspaper fraternity has lost loyal friend and the democratic party ar dent supporter. Editor Barrett is the second member of the national executive committee to die within the last two years, the other member being Hon. Thomas Sanders of Athens.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-24
JUDGES APPOINTED
BY GOVERNOR EDWARDS
CONTINUED from page II

Senator Alexander Simpson, of
Hudson, Democratic minority lead
er in the upper House, introduced a
bill last night requiring the chan
cellor to personally try persons
charged with contempt of court COM
mitted outside the court room. This
measure is in keeping with the gov
ernors annual message submitted to
the legislature January 10. The
governor in his message econ
mended such an act.
The chief executive in his message
referred to the fact that it Is the
strike troubles to seek out those
members of the court of ~chancery
who hold decided views, lin respect
OF the absence OF the right on the
part of the strikers to picket or to
attempt to persuade others against
taking their places. avoiding the sub
mission of their litigation to other
members of that court who do not
hold SD III decided views"
Jitney regulation. given last year
to the public utility commission,
would be taken away and transferred
to the municipalities, under a mea-
sure of Assemblyman Franklin, of
Essex. The legislator has three bills
on tho subject o. jitneys giving af-
firmatively the right to control the
jitneys and regulate fares to the
municipalities, ana another abolish
ing the sliding scale of bus fees"
and providing a fiat fee of $40.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-24

l.os.,etic dance lead by Anna nan
deTban, was one of the events Oh lne
niebt. In flmy robes, with Vari-
colored lights playing upon them TINS
rroup was Obliged to respond 10 TWO
The futurist group lead by kl.ty
Donovan: the mardi gras dancers
~chaperoned by Marion Ludwls nd
rainbow land show girls cndp1 Nv,
nv Mary Beatty; the bridesmaids w
Mary Lewis; the servants by ol
! O'Brien and society groups an 1'A
in for general commentator
Miss Marie Richter, the directress,
overcoming the numerous diflcultles
attendant to the staging OF such al
elaborate performance has lne
hearty gratitude of the ESQ perlornm
ers and their friends. Anybody VINO
had dualms as o the success OF d
NAV directed by a woman leauel
where the former successful events
were staged by men, were soon re.
lieved at the accomplishment last
| night manifested.
Miss Helen Macmillan, always ol
hand with her services, presiding d.
the piano throughout numerous re.
hearsals lead the orchestra last nigh'
and is largely responsible. for 'he
success of "Springtime.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-24
HAS MEASURE
FOR RUTGERS ARMORY

NEW BRUNSWICK, Jan. "a
Senator Morgan Larson will shortly
introduce a resolution in the senate
authorizing an appropriation of
$25O,000 to be used for the purpose
of erecting an armory at Rutgers
College. Eight hundred students are
interested in the drill work.
Following agitation for such a
structure the New Brunswick Board
OF Trade communicated with Con-
gresham r. Frank Appleby. who in
turn took the matter up with
George c. Richards, n major general
and chief of the militia bureau.
Congressman Appleby has for
warded 81 reply he received from
Major General Richards In which it
is pointed out that although the
cause is a good one the federal gov
eminent has no appropriation or
facilities to assist in the work. The
communication suggested that the
matter be taken up with the adju-
tant general of New Jersey. This
action was taken and Introduction
of a resolution by Senator Larson is
expected TO follow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-24
'SPR|NGT|ME'
GREAT SUCCESS
Catholic Daughters Delight
Big Crowd Will be Repeat
ed Tonight at Majestic

Another example of dramatic tall
ent brought out here by professional
direction was shown last night at
the Majestic theatre. when Spring
| time the elaborate play with music
was put on by the Catholic Daugh-
tiers of America, under the direction
Of Miss Marie Richter, of the John
+. Rogers Producing Co. The sue
cess of the production. predicted by
the gratifying rehearsals was evil
denced from the time the curtain
rose on an old fashioned garden
that breathed the atmosphere OF
1868. The audience which filled the
house proved greatly enthusiastic
and as the play progressed, enhance
ed by the elaborate scenery, costum
ing and music wondered at the
facility with which the erstwhile
laymen were transformed into such
actors and actresses of merit.
"Springtime' proved a sparkling
comedy, carrying the audience
through three generations a blighted
romance eliminated in happiness
only after two generations and with
the principals the descendants only
of the earlier lovers.
The numbers were numerous and
varied, the dancing sprightly, the
singing tuneful and appropriate and
the plot one that was sufficiently in
teresting to hold the attention of
the audience at all times.
Perhaps one of the most interest
ing features was the court room
scene where a dozen maids gave
rhythmic DEGREES and where the prin-
cipals kept in perfect meter in going
through the entire part in verse.
Mrs. Elkins. better known as
Blanche VanSyckle, who has lived
through three generations, tells the
modern group of a romance of for
mer days, and carries the listeners
back into the days of hoop and
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-24
NUGENT GETS ONLY THREE
VOTES IN UPPER HOUSE
CONTINUED from page /.

Continued from page IL
the Republican party will undoubt-
edly offer dry candidates for both
Offices impending. the senate major
ity voted as a unit in rejecting the
name of james r. Nugent as a mat
ter of party policy. Controlling that
body by a large majority, the "dry"
forces Throughout the state would
have placed the faint of confirmation
upon the G. o. P. had the nomina-
ton been approved, as the five DEM
ocratic senators could not have ac-
complisheG it single bandedly. Thus
the G. Q. p. state leaders are breath
ing easier today. Having gotten this
annoying situation out of the way,
the anti-saloon league leaders, from
Superintendent James X. Shields,
down, were here in force last night
to see what would be done with the
nomination Needless to remark
they kerc NIGHTLY pleased with the
result Nugent has been their Bit
terest criti. and enemy.
The governor had left for Jersey
City before n statement could be
obtained from him, in fact he left
before the result was known, friends
of the defeated Essex county Demo-
cratic leader fingered in the corri-
doris, after the senate decided on re-
lection and discussed the defeat with
bitter comment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-24
BUDGET ACTION
At WOODBRIDGE
Committeeman Gardner Rec
ommends Cut of $46, 100 in
Woodbridge Budget
TO MEET MONDAY NIGHT
Plan Executive SeSsion--Pub-
lie Hearing Will be Held
the Following Night
TO MEET MONDAY NIGHT
WOODBRIDGE

WOODBRIDGE Jan. PA
startling recommendation was made
before the township committee last
night by Charles Gardner, which, If
passed will; meal h reduction OF
$4,000 in the tentative budget pre-
pared on January IL. The l9ZZ
budget prepared at this time is an
increase Of $58,975 e that of 1921
which was $194,550 The result was
The passing of a resolution that the
committee meet in executive session
Monday night at 1890 o'clock to con-
slider the situation and a pubic
meeting at $3.50 the subsequent night
10 be hello for the benefit of the tax
payers at which a general discussion
is 20 be INDUCED in.
The most radica, recommendation
OF com mitteeman Gardner is the re-
due.ion of the budget for roads, IN
rluding repairs anc supervisor from
$4,000 10 $4,000. This will mean a
difference of $35,SoO.
Other recommendations are;
Township purchases including print
ing, advertising and supplies. from
1000 to $4,000; police salaries from
$3.50 to $4,000; general expenses
0 $500 to $1,000; poor commit
tee from SlV,ioU " 9oi"Vo' ~
from $4,000 to $500.
Sentiment was strongly expressed
npon the plans presented last night
and while no actual 10Y was made
pxcept for further consideration II
that the recommendation
10 decrease the budget $46.100 was
in greatest favor. Those who voted
81 favor of the action were Christy
McElroy and Gardner; against, hoy
md Larson. while Lufbarry n
Slater passed.
Other complications at the
township meeting when e
eminent citizens from Colonia and
he section in its direct vicinity as
we'll as representatives from Avenel
made strong protest from the COM
munities they represented. II was
strongly put forth that these sec
lions are paying their fun share OF
taxes and not receiving as many OF
lhe benefits as those in Woodbridge.
In fact. it was presented that Colo
MIA was being neglected by the
committee. This matter
will also be further considered.
The complaint of the Parent
time age concerning the condition
be the sidewalks on School street in
The vicinity of the school was
brought up for discussion again. 1t
was told that the committee had
the owners of property in
i certain section to make immediate
or the township would pass
an ordinance forcing them to do so.
h'here was, apparently, a misunder-
standing as to just what property
would have to be improved and the
matter will be finally considered by
The committee.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-24


hustle skirts, skin tight and baggy
trousers, poke bonnets and nat
derbies, and made a sweet old iady.
Anna Delaney, a vamp OF two gen.
erations and the replica OF her
attractive grandmother. demonstrat,
ing all her arts along this line, ala
her part we'll.
Richard Calvin as James Brew
ster, a doting father and modern
gentleman of the old school, proved
q favorite with the audience n MS
differences with Florence QUINN
who took the part of the mddle
nineteenth century, Thankful stan
dish. was a source of merriment
to the house.
Mrs. Stella Christopher as Pris-
ella, the heroine and heretofore
seen on many occasions before the
footlights, was in splendid voice and
coupled with John Buliwinkle as
Jack Wainwright, the disappointed
lover, as we'll as the successful sutton
of the present day. made a fine duet.
Mrs. Christopher in her solos. was
also a decided hit and proved one
of the biggest factors in the success
OF the performance. MI. BullwtnkIe
acted the INDUCED son, and the lover
great reality and the lover who mar
who married the wrong girl singing
with and reality much feeling.
Richard Deveny as Bobby Brew
ster, was one of the hits as a
comedian and with Ethel Lewis as
Zenobia, his militant. termagent
wife, was one of the most popular
figures on tie stage. Miss Lewis,
in a get up Of 1888 caused a wave
of laughter each time she appeared
ard Mr.. Deveny who lived through
generations and continued the old
beau" could not be surpassed in
his part.
Helen Murray was Abigail Thomp-
kins, a susceptible maid, and made
it known that she was out for
either o husband or alimony, greatly
to the amusement of more than
1000 people.
Veronic MiGran as little Pris-
ella Higgins. Joseph Sieber as Jack,
her admirer; Rita Higgins as Daisy,
who stammered her way into the
hearts of the audience and Cath
crime Kelly as Vera Riggs, as well as
John Sandbeck, Joseph Buckley and
John Clark. youthful r%etainers, took
part in one of the most interesting
scenes.
Marie Pavese, Helen Sheehan and
Elizabeth Dolan were typical mod
ern society girls and in their attrac-
tive evening gowns made a great
contrast to the maids of earlier days.
The Spirits of memory" in an
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-24
DAMAGE
IN TWO FIRES

The fircmen were called Out TO
answer two alarms last night. one
call early in the evening resulted
from an overheated furnace. while
the cause of the later blaze has not
been determined.
An alarm went in from box 46. at
State and Washington streets. short
ly after z o'clock. The fire was at
the home of Mrs. Egan, at 100
Washington street. Starting from
an overheated furnace the flames
were eXtinguished before spreading
to any great extent. Damage is es-
timated at $50. James Claray. who
lives next door, turned in the alarm.
AT 10 o'clock a second alarm was
sounded from box 65, at Commerce
and State streets. The fire proved
to be at 401 State street in the tailor
shop operated by Benincasa Bros.
Steve Tarlowski. of 434 High
street. discovered the fire.
The origin of the blaze is unknown.
Damage totaling $500 was infict-
ed, $500 of this being assigned to
the building and the remainder to
the stock in the shop. r. Ricci, of
Water street. is the owner of the
building, which is insured. The re-
ports on both fires were turned in
by officer James MCGOWAN. .
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-01-24
FEDERATION HEAD TO
SPEAK At WOODBRIDGE

WOODBRIDGE. Jan. 24-Mrs.
A-thur Proal, of Nutley, state pres
tdent of the Federation of Women's
Clubs, will be the speaker at tho
meeting OF the Woman's Club in the
Sunday school room of the Congre-
aational church on Thursday after
neon at $3.50 o'clock.
Mrs. Joseph Little also of Nutley
the state secretary, will accompany
Mrs. 'Proal. The president. Mrs. f.
III. Boynton, had planned to enter
lain tho board of directors at a
luncheon at 1890 on Thursday TO
meet Mrs. Proal, but on account OF
The illness of Mrs. Boynton's little
SON, the invitations have been re-
called and Mrs. w. M. Weiant, OF
rewaren, who formerly lived in Nut
lay and as n personal friend of both
the state officers, will entertain Mrs.
proal and Mrs. Little at luncheon
as her guests. Mrs. Boynton now
plans the luncheon for the board OF
directors for February %.
The club members are urged to be
present on Thursday to meet tho
state president and receive her
message. At the recent board OF
directors meeting, the election COM
r,lttee for the coming annual cleo
ton was appointed. 1t consists Of
Mrs. A. +. Randolph. chairman:
Mrs. A. l.. Huber. Mrs. John +
pyanc Mrs. w. H.. voorhees, and
Mrs. + w Bohlen. All club MEN,
hers are urged to send their choice
for president. second vice president
and corresponding secretary to Mrs.
Randolph in writing, signed by the
club member. by March first.
The committee for guest night
consists of Mrs. w. A. Finn, Mrs. w.
A. Osborn, Mrs. w. NJ. Weiant, Mrs.
W. l.. Harmed and Mrs. /. E.
Campbell
The following resolution introdue-
cd by the legislative chairman
was recommended to the club al
large. as expressing the sentiment
which TO date has been ar "unwrit-
ten law and is now TO be spread
upon the records of the. club
Whereas, We recognize no politi'
cal party lines in the Woman's Clut
OF Woodbridge township and real.z.
ing the recognition Of a politica,
party would mean division o!
strength and consequent detrimeni
to our club membership and realiz'
ing the effect of n political speech
or floor discussion, therefore be
Il resolved, no political candidate
or representative thereof for any
political party be allowed to speal
n any meeting OF u club