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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-27
REPUBLICANS SHOULD WATCH THEIR STEP

Those Republicans in the legislature who are inclined to play
politics in the selection of a new State Highway Commission should
be made to understand that public sentiment is almost unanimously
behind Governor Silzer in the stand he has taken on this matter
The Republicans. during the campaign last fall, pledged them
selves to a thorough business administration of the highway de-
partment. They condemned the ''spoil' system as practieed by
khe then existing highway board, which, they claimed, was favorlng
certain contractors and patent paving material.
4 But evidently that was to be taken seriously only IN the event
bf the Republicans electing their whole ticket. Since the people
decided to have a Democratic governor we hear the Republicans
now talking about 'spois,' and partisan feeling is being mani
Tested. Worse than that, there are indications that the contracting
and paving interests are at work with the Republican majority
With about ~$80O00,000 to spend within the next five years on
highways, the patent pavement people are not going to be SIDE
tracked without a struggle.
Governor Silzer has shown commendable courage in promptly
Aismissing the old State Highway Commission which was appointed
by his Democratic predecessor at the dictation, no doubt, of
Frank Hague, and which commission was highly commended in
she Democratic platform last fall and was likewise praised by
Governor Edwards in his last message to the legislature. Not only
was there courage and independence in Governor Silzers action
in this matter, but there was an evidence OF good faith and a de-
sire to work in harmony with q Republican legislature for the
good Of the state.
The governor so impressed the senators with his straight
forward speech on highway matters that a committee was appoint
I'D forthwith to wait on him and arrange a program. 1t was a
Frank and open talk with all cards on the table. 1t was the way
Che affairs of state shoul~ be conducted. But as the days pass the
betty politicians get in their fine work, sowing the seeds of dis
Eord, arousing the partisan spirit and otherwise doing what they
Tan to block further progress. Behind them, no doubt, are the
patent pavement interests.
p- If the Republican party wants to keep its skirts clean in
Handling this state highway matter it will join with Governor Sill
ger in carrying out his program. The people who do not care
whether the Democrats or the Republicans get the credit for tax
eg thte "spoils' out of the state highway construction, but they
will not forget the party that put the "spois' into it. There will
be glory enough for all if the State Highway Department is put
on a busnesslike basis in charge of highclass, competent men.
Republican leaders should think twice before taking a stand
against Governor Silzers plan, which has the support Of the great
majority Of the people.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-27
WHEN YOU'RE OLD

His 10th birthday will be celebrated April 10 by Joseph
Allen Russell, at his home in Lampasas, Texas. 1t must be-
wilder him as he thinks back and contemplates the changes
he has lived through.
In 1913, the year of Russell's birth, America was rather a
dull place to live, excepting for exciting war news. The war
with Great Britain continued, though rather sporadically.
Perry won his naval victory on Lake Erie. Meantime, the
British blockade Of our coast ports was drawn tighter.
No transportation of goods for export was permitted, ex-
cept by special presidential permit. Q
Creek Indians were on the warpath in the South.
The national governments expenses during the year to-
tailed 500, $500. This figure, considered terrific IN those
days, created much opposition to continuance OF the war with
Britain.
It was a big event for people of 1913 when they got
sandwiched between their war news, the announcement that
the first ferry-boat had begun making trips between Brook
lyn and New York.
The public in 1918 objected strenuously to a special war
tax of So to $40 apiece on carriages, which reminds you OF
modern auto taxes.
Maybe, after all, there were lots of interesting events in
1913 that weren't recorded because there were so few news
papers. Even Boston had no daily paper until 1913.
In 1928, when Russell was 10 years old, events were more
interesting. New Hampshire had become a great manufac-
turing state, with % cotton factories, 20 iron mills and 20
distlleries-which many vets will consider about the right
proportion.
Liquor seemed to keep great minds busy in 1923, Thomas
Ewbank inventing a process OF plating Lead pipes with nns
for "stils.''
Nicholas Longworth, of Cincinnati, in 1923 began the
manufacture Of wine from muscatel grapes.
During the year, Commodore Porter led a naval forces
against the West Indian pirates and dispersed them. The
public cheered, but a more important event was the setting
up and starting of the first American steam-power printing
press by Bethuysen, Albany (New York; printer.
Congress in 1923 made its first venture in railroad legisla-
ton, Incorporating a company to build a railroad from Phlla-
important than the completion Of the Champlain Canal,
connecting Hudson River with Lake Champlain.
Yes, Joe Russell! has lived through tremendous changes.
He saw a backwoods America develop into the richest
and most powerful nation in all history.
1t makes you wonder whether you also will not see
equally great changes if you, like he, live to ITO. Life seems
startling, magical, today. And yet our marvels Of 1923 will
be antiquated before the century is up, and will be laughed
at as oldfashioned by the people Of the year 1000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-27

trial Relations was originated Feb
ruary 2, 1920. It's object IL to ind
a solution for industrial controver-
sizes and to protect the people
from the waste and hardships
caused by strikes, lockouts. etc.
Cases may be fled for investigation
and adjudication by either organ-
lied or unorganized labor or By
owners. capitalists or operators.
Q. Are gravel roads included
among the hard surfaced roads?-
w. T.
A. Gravel roads are not CLASH
fed as hard surfaced roads but as
surfaced roads.
Q. Is Pearl Harbor q natural
harbor. or was It bui1t?-R. 2. J..
A. Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. 10 q
natural landlocked inlet with a
depth ranging from 80 to 50 feet.
However, there il a bar at the en-
trance with only 10 feet Of water,
and In order to make the harbor
available to the larger ocean YES
sells 1t was necessary to dredge a
channel four and a half miles long
from the g acros the bar ana
coral reef. This work was COM
Ipleted In 1911.
@. Why were old fashioned
bridges covered and boarded inn
IL. c.
A.The covered bridges Is a sur
vtval OF an ancient custom. A great
many OF the bridges were built be-
fore the Revolutionary War AID
their builders followed the methods
used by the old European bridge
builders. The object Of covering
the roadway Of the bridge was for
the purpose of protection against
the weather. against possible riots
and primitive weapons.
@. Was Paris eVer the largest
city in the WORLDLY. NJ. T.
A. For more than a thousand
years prior to about the middle of
the last century Paris was the
largest city IN the world.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-27

@. What Ia the average number
Of persons in q family PIX. z. T.:
A. In 1910. the average was 81
persons to a family. In 1920, a
point had been lost. the figure
being 81.
Q.How many Christians are there
In the world and how many non
christians ?-P r.. E.
A. According to the last religious
census, there were ~5e6,221,oOo
Christians and 1,O52.56S.000 nom
christians. There are more Chris
tians however, than followers o.
any other one faith. Confucianists
coming second with S01.155,000
@. Is there a stronger antisept1c
than carbolic acid?-P. e. H.
A. The antiseptic power Of thy
mol is 80 times that OF carbollc
acid.
Q.when was the first magazine
published Pc. H. N.
A.The periodical publication orig
mated in France in 1855 and ap-
peared in Italy soon thereafter.
from 1741.
@. How large is Yellowstone Ma
'tional Park ?-J. M. l..
A. It has an area Of 2,142,720
acres.
Q.What artist originated the pos
Awkward Pennsld. art editor Ct
the Harper Magazines from 1891
to 1907 was the originator of the
poster in America.
@. What was the purpose OF the
Kansas Industrial Courts. H.
A. The Kansas Court of Indus
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-27
Geographic News
Bulletins By the
National Geographic soctety
STRATED VOLCANO

SIHAIED tOANANO
So close are Natures tires to the
surface in some parts OF the val"
ley of Ten Thousand Smokes in
Alaska, a new wonderland that has
been set aside by the United States
government as a national monu-
ment. that with alpenstock or even
ones heel it is possible to open up
new vents for the escape OF kissing
steam and gases, and so make
volcanoes" to order.
How an inquisitive bear started a
little volcano of his own in the VAL
ley is told by Robert =. Griggs IN
his recently published book. 'The
Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes"
describing expeditions which he led
into this amazing country for the
National Geographic Society.
when first discovered, the active
area was devoid of evidence of Inv
ing creatures" writes DR.. Griggs.
tured to cross the Valley during our
stay.
But in 1919 bears were frequent
visitors. They seemed to represent
a new population of bears which,
having probably grown UP in the
vicinity of the Valley had come to
regard it as one of the normal
phenomena of their world. They
were not satisfied with merely
crossing through the steaming aress
but apparently were attracted In
some degree by the Smokes. Their
tracks often were found close
around the largest vents, even far
up toward the head Of the Valley,
many miles from any possible
source Of food.
From their behavior, indeed. it
seems not at all improbable that
they enjoyed lying on the warm
ground, seeking good places to bask
in the heat, just as a dog picks for
his bed the hottest place behind
the kitchen stove. We could not
assure ourselves in this matter. for
we could never catch sight OF them
In the Valley. and the ground
around the big fumaroles ia baked
so had that only claw marks re-
manned to show where the had
walked. If Wv lay down their
shaggy coats left no mark on the
hard crust, 80 we were little the
wiser concerning their real habits.
1T was not unusual to find the
tracks of a bear leading straight
up to one of the large vents. where
evidently he had stopped to peer
into the mysterious hot hole. In
one Of the steaming areas Hagel-
barger found a place where the hot
ground had apparently excited the
bears curiosity, for he had dug
into it until he started a small
fumarole of his own. The appear
ance of a cloud Of steam under his
claws as he broke into the hot
crust must have given him a great
surprise. 1t did not a him
away, however, for not satisfied
with a single experiment he tried
again in several places, each timse
digging down till he started the
steam before turning away"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-27
AMERICAN u RUBBER
INDUSTRY OUTLINED
Daily Letter by Frederic j. Haskin

growing in the forests.
One of the obstacles to be over
come is the Surinam leaf disease.
This parasite has played havoc with
the experimental rubber plantations
in Dutch and Britisl. Guiana and re-
suited in abandonment Of many
~plaNtations, the trees being cut down
to make room for coffee planting.
It is thought that American botani-
cal science will be able to cope suc-
cessfully with this obstacle.
London the Rubber Capital
Ever since the rubber industry
was started, London has been the
rubber capital Of the world. With
SO much Of the producing end of the
business in British hands, control OF
the rubber market naturally gravi-
tated to the British capital. London
quotations control the rubber mar
ket all over the world.
1t is predicted that this situation
will be altered and that New York
or some other American city will be-
come the rubber market Of the
world as the result Of the Ford
Firestone enterprise.
While the bulk of the rubber pro-
ducing business now is in the hands
of the British and other European
nations, the United Stat. is the
chief consumer. All these produc-
ers look to this country as a market
for their output. Americans, in re-
atty, pay their dividends. When the
Ford Firestone plantations, aug
mented by those of other Americans.
get on a large production basis, the
rubber will come directly to the
United States for fabrication in
American manufacturing plants. 1t
is hoped to bring this production up
to the requirements of American
consumption. II this is done, it
readily is seen that the European
producers will do no more business
with the United States. A natural
result would be the displacing1 OF
London as the rubber capital of the
world.
Such a change would be of the ut
most Importance. When an indus
try centers about a great city, a
vast network of allied activities is
built up about that center. The fl
nancing, the insurance. the shipping,
the conditioning, and the brokerage
all adhere to the city which is the
rubber market. In consequence, If
New York displaces London as the
worlds rubber center. this collateral
business will adhere to New York
rather than to the British capital.
So extensive a proSraln will re-
quire tine in development but
American methods of mass produc-
ton will be applied and the tradi-
tional American hustle will be m
ployed. With these forces turned
loose, an american controlled crude
rubber industry, fire. of any Brisish
or other foreign restriction, may be
regarded as in sight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-27

We don't understand the action Of the State Board of Com
MERGE and Navigation in joining hands with the city of Newark
I'm it's effort to prevent the Central railroad from rebuilding its
bridge across Newark bay. While the commerce board is supposed
to look after waterways and harbors, it is not supposed to help any
one municipality fight all the rest of the state.
This Newark bay bridge has been built for a great many years.
Newark was aware of its existence when that city began its de-
kelopment of Port Newark on an extensive scale. The new bridge
will be a decided improvement over the existing structure. It will
be high enough to permit nine-tenths Of the traffic on Newark bay
10 pass under it without opening the draw. Boatmen are we'll
satisfied with the plans and everybody is pleased by Newark and
Jersey City.
Hundreds of communities in North Jersey and thousands of
people are directly concerned with this bridge. Because Newark
happens to be located a considerable distance inland with only a
fhallow, landlocked bay and a narrow winding river for harbor
Facilities is no reason why the rest Of the state should be incon-
kenienced in an sfort to make Newark a seaport.
Incidentally, it would be interesting to know just how much
heway the taxpayers of Newark allow the ctys legal department
n carrying ON such a battle as this, Expense does not seem to be
Enken into consideration. The latest addition to the legal force
In behalf Of Newark is former Attorney General Wickersham
Whose fee must be enormous, and the Newark taxpayers must foot
khe bill. Fights like this come high. yet Director Raymond, who is
leading the fight for Newark, does not seem to consider money of
any consequence. We cannot help but wonder what the day of
reckoning will be when the taxpayers of Newark get the bill, and
end that they have nothing to show for it, after all.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-27

California has a. baseball college.
Difference between it and some
other colleges is not SO much.
When a young member Of the
super-sex say she likes your close
shave give up or go home.
Reader asks If actors make good
auto dodgers because they jump
from one town to another. No.
Grounding day is coming and
someone is SUR to say ground hog
is sausage.
Only eleven more months before
this year will be last year.
Anything can happen. In Boston
someone stole a bass drum.
Your ship can't come in unless
your ship goes out.
Throw yourself away and you
never like where you land.
Winter dresses have more hooks
but not as nan eyes on them.
Robbing the people isn't as easy
rs it once was. There is toe much
competition.
Painting a house or q daughter In
expensive.
Some people look as mad as il
they lived in Europe.
Those who want to see another
war will not demand front seats.
Writers once lived IN atties. Now
they live in cellars.
Hunt the bright side. Longer wiz.
ter lasts the longer it will be be.
fore spring cleaning.
They plan to build a $40, 900, 900
hotel in New York. but we can't
say il this is the cost or rate.
Most of us read the spring styles
o see how much out of style we will
be next spring.
There is so much war news in
the paper we dreamed we were
sleeping in a French box car.
Ireland is so quiet you can hear a
night three blocks.
Better get those Christmas bills
paid before Easter.
If some people only scratched
their heads while thinking their
heads would never get scratched.
All Europe is on edge and some
one is liable to push.
st. Louis woman shot her hus-
band because he wouldn't work.
Don't let your wife e this.
shell game.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-27
G.. SPRAGUE

Authorized agent for X. q. weld
ing and Cutting Equipment. Acety-
High Street. Phone 32s3 Perth
Amboy, N. J.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-27
A WASTE OF MONEY

Money appropriated for making a survey for a bridge across
Staten Island sound between Perth Amboy and TottenviEe would
being built. Such a bridge as would be necessary across Staten
Island sound at this point would cost twenty-five or thirty million
dollars, possibly a great deal more. With such tunnel and bridge
projects as are already under way, with Governor Silzer and other
high officials on record as favoring a bridge across the Hudson as
the next big project of this kind to be undertaken, and with a uni
versal demand on the part of the people for economy and curtai-
ment Of expenditures, the chances of a bridge between Perth Am
boy and Tottenvnle are practically nil at this time.
Surveys can be made at any time. Once there S reason to be-
e that a bridge will be built within a reasonable time a start
be made, but for either New York or New Jersey to spend
or ten thousand dollars on such a development now would
N thousand DOLE tasaxn t. The Klnds
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-27
New School for
New Brunswick

The Drake College Company has
decided to locate in New Brunswick.
We have about closed the lease for
very excellent quarters and will have
everything in shape for an up to
date business training for young peo-
pie of New Brunswick and vicinity
in the very near future. Prospective
students can be accommodated at
Perth Amboy. Plainfield, Elizabeth
Or Newark until our school in New
Brunswick is in readiness for bust
ness.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-27
KIDNEY TROUBLE CAUSES
MEN

KIDNEY TROUBLE CAUSES
LAMENESS
"A lameness followed me for
some time, and I felt that it was
caused from kidney trouble. One
bottle of Foley Kidney Pills had the
desired effect" writes Fl. B. Ar
buckle. South Barre. Vermont.
Backache, rheumatism, dull head
ache. too frequent or burning urina-
ton are symptoms of Kidney and
Bladder trouble. Disordered kid
neys require prompt treatment. Ne
elect causes serious complications.
Foley Kidney Pills give quick relief.
Sold Everywhere.-Adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-27

Any reader can get the answer to
any question by writing The Perth
Amboy Evening News Information
Bureau. Frederick J.. Haskin. Otrec-
tor. Washington. D. g This orsr ap-
Bureau cannot give advics on Legal.
medicinal and financial troubles. II
does not attempt to settle domestic
troubles. nor to undertake sxhaus-
tive research on n subject. Write
your question plainly. and briefly.
close two cents in stamps for sturn
postage. All eplies ae sent direct
to the inquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-01-27
Bible Thought For Today

SAFE STEPS-The steps of a good man are ordered by
the Lord: and he deHghteth in his way-Psalm 1928.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
Wide Movements In Curb During Week

NEW YORK. Nov. 17.-The market on the curb during the week was one or Wlde movements In many issues, pronounced strength and substantial gains being made in the first three days, but in the later deals there was suddenly developed pressure that caused many stocks to lose nearly all their early gains and made others snow declines as the result of the weeks trading. The widest move- ment was in Illinois Pipe Line. which ranged from 1924 to 115, the decline coming as the result of the reduction in the dividend rate on Thursday Part of this loss was recovered in yesterdays trading The high for the year was I'll. Other petroleum stocks showed strength during a good part of the week, but receded when Illinois Pipe Line broke and selling was continued op the following day. Vacuum oil responded to the declara- ton of an extra Ldend with an ad- vance of over points and was also Tn supply in the latter dealings. Prairie oil, after advancing from 1S2 to 1SS, lost nearly all its gain, and Prairie Pipe Line showed loss of 4 points on a decline to 94. Mutual oil was heavy, yielding fractionally to 90M, and Gulf Oil yielded over point.
 There were wide movements also in many of the industrial issues. The feature was the trading In Consoli- dated gas new stock, when issued. which ranked from 5s to 56h. Amer ican Light and Traction rose from 117h to 1301s early in the week, with a decline of over points when the market turned heavy. Centrifugal Pipe on an advance from 231a to 27% made a new high record.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-18
Weekly Statement Of Clearing House Banks

NEW YORK. Nov. 17.-The actual conditions of clearing house banks and trust companies for the week shows an excess In reserve of S25,- 731,490. This is an increase in re- serve of s1,SS9,160.
 The statement follows: Loans, dis counts, etc, s4,510,05s, 900; increase s375.ooo. Cash in own vaults, mem bers Federal Reserve bank, s46,S61, = 900; decrease. s4,osS, 900. Reserve in Federal Reserve bank of member banks, $511,963,0 900; increase s7,32S,- 0Oo. Reserve in own vaults, state banks and trust companies, $S,2S7, 900; decrease, $1S7,000. Reserve in de- positaries. state banks and trust 900. Net demand deposits, s3.759,- 149,o00; increase. s4S,091, ,000. Time deposits. $449, 900; decrease, $7,99~, 900. Circulation, s32015, 900; decrease, ssl,oOO. United States deposits de- ducted, s10,423 900. Aggregate re- serve. S529,S24.000. Excess in re- serve. $525.370,490; increase, s1,3ss,- 16o.
 Summary of state banks and trust companies in Greater New York, not included in clearing house state ments: Loans. discounts etc., $S12.- $500; increase, s4.809, 300. Gold. $3,77oooo; increase, $54O,4O0. Cur rency ana bank notes, S23, 1852, 300; in- crease, S1,309. Deposits with Fed eral Reserve bank of New York, $75,- 5S2,100; increase. s192, 300. Total de- posits. $S55,898,000; increase, $S,692.- 200. Total deposits: Eliminatine 2. amounts due reserve depositaries and other banks and trust companies in New York and United States: De- posits. $s0S,944,300; increase, s10977.- 400. T-o''' '''
 Banks: Cash in vault. s31,3351Oo.
 Trust companies:: Cash in vauIt $7l,2199OO '