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The Penn's Grove record., 1923-08-10
Sees Repeal of
Mathis Measure
Governor SilZer Confident 1924
Legislature Will Change Open
Specifications Bill
Testimony of Author Of Charges Re-
flutes Accusations, DR.. Price Writes
Governor-Trenton Sewage
Plan Involved.

Trenton. - Governor Silzer ia on
vinced that glazing defects in the Ma
this open specifications" act for high
way construction will result in the
legislators of 1924 joining with him to
see enacted into law a genuine COM
petitive bidding statute for road con-
tracts.
The governors attention has been
called to a recent article stating that
the Atlantic county Board OF Free
holders had awarded a contract for
the paving of Absecon boulevard with
asphalt blocks. He was asked to COM
ment on the contract. He stated that
although all municipal extravaganza
had It's reflection on the state and on
the communities in 1t, nevertheless
this was a matter that concerned only
the people of Atlantic county. If they
wanted to waste their money that way
it was their right to do it.
The governor, however, was much
interested in what happened because
of its bearing on the Mathis open
specifications" law When the COVER
nor vetoed this bill last winter he
pointed out that it would not prevent
closed specifications and referred spe-
cifcally to the possibilities of adopt
ing asphalt block as a method Of evad-
ing the law.
Within a few months after the pass
age of this law over his veto his opin-
ion as to the defects in the law had
been clearly corroborated. 1t is not
an open specifications law, but one
that permits closed specifications.
The governor said that he had no
idea that the demonstration would be
made SO quickly and thought that
those interested in these patent pave
ments would lie low for awhile. They
seem, however, willing to combine
with a board that will permit it, since
there is nothing in the law to prevent
this sort of thing. OF course where
state aid is desired no such thing can
be accomplished.
Governor Silzer feels sure that
those members of the legislature who
really thought the Mathis bill might
accomplish a good purpose must nov
De convinced Iudt II uoGS not anu VIII
join in any effort he makes to secure
at the coming session a law that will
truly be an open specifications law.
He repeated what he said in his veto
namely. that no law of any kind is
necessary when boards are looking
after the public interest. Laws are
needed only when local boards are not
interested in protecting the public, he
said.
The Penn's Grove record., 1923-08-10

|. J. PRICKETT
F. c. MOORE
L. s. WADDINGTON.
FRANK G.. WARD. Secretary
The Penn's Grove record., 1923-08-10
Health Head Praises Potts

Director Jacob c. Price of the state
department of health forwarded to
Governor Silzer a transcript of the
testimony taken at the recent hearing
upon the charges lodged with the gov
ernor against Mayor Clyde Potts of
Morristown and expressed the belief
that the testimony completely vindi-
Gated Mr.. Potts. The charges were
made against Mr.. Potts as a member
of the health board with respect to
the proposed sewage disposal plant
for this city, plans for which were re-
Gently rejected by the state board.
In a letter accompanying the report
DR.. Price referred particularly to the
.retraction and disavowal made at the
hearing by H. Jerome Hirst, vice pres
ident Of the Direct Oxidation Disposal
Corporation of Philadelphia. Mr..
Hirst was the author of the charges,
which were referred by the governor
to the State Board of Health for such
official investigation or action IS it
deemed proper. The board in turn
directed DR.. Price to conduct an in
quiry.
An effort was made to show that
Mr.. Hirst had intended to i~nsinuate
that Mr.. Potts had demanded stock in
the company in return for his infu-
ence with the board to approve the
contract. Mr.. Hirst denied when he
testified before DR.. Price that such an
inference was intended. Rather, he
said, that an effort by Mr.. Potts sew
eral years ago to secure stock indi-
Gated that at that time Mr.. Potts ia
vored the company's methods, while
he opposed them when the contract
came before the board. Mr.. Hirst
said he believed that opposition was
due to desire for revenge.
The day after the testimony was
taken Mr.. Potts said he had instructed
his counsel, John Milton of Jersey
City, to start suit for SANDER against
Mr.. Hirst.
Calls Methods "Sinister"
Commenting upon the situation dis
closed by the investigation, Mr.. Potts
made the following statement:
Last February when l denied the
charges made against me by H. Je-
rome Hirst to Governor Silzer stated
that 1t was only an effort to black
guard and blackmail the department
of health where the members would
approve the Trenton plans. In view
Of Hirst's ~retraction to the governor,
[ now think 1t will be apparent to
everyone that properly characterized
the charges made at that time. When
he withdrew his charge we lost an OPP
portunity Of exposing the sinister
methods employed by him.
$50 long as | am a member OF the
state department of health. or so long
as | occupy any other public position.
| intend to serve and protect so far as
| can the people of the State, and |
like any public official who
The Penn's Grove record., 1923-08-10
$1.95
Curtain Sale

S1.75 value for each
Silk Striped Madras Curtains; regular price, $3.50 and
$500 pair 3d. 50 pair
Stencil Bordered Etamine Curtains; regular price S45G
pair, for S2.S5 pair
Cross stripe Snowflake Curtains; regular price, $500
pair for -S1.S5 pair
Tapestry for upholstering, so inches wide; big range of
colorings to $3.50 yard
Areolux Porch Shades greatly reduced; not all sizes,
$3.50 to $3.50
Sewing Machines good make; not many Of them prices
to $50; choice for $500
Reed Tabourettes, ivory, brown, grey; regular price.
$3.50, for -S3.75 each
Reed Chairs and Rockers and Tables; value to $3.50,
$1,000
The Winslow mail., 1923-09-14
AMERICAN LEGION AUTO CLASSIC WON BY
GALLUP HUDSON ENTRY; FORD SECOND

sistently to the finish of the race. In
fact No. los average for the first five
laps was approximately So seconds per
lap. From an unofficial observer it
seemed that after the fifth lap No. 10
led and let the others fight for the
other positions. There was a general
feeling that No 10 did not exert it
self or race for time on the entire
twenty-five laps. However this entry
was handled we'll and clearly indicat-
ed that the driver and the mechanic
were familiar with racing.
No. Z was called in at the twenty
first lap. The National was in the
pit the fourth lap and in fifth lap
They finished with No. 10 first with
the official time of 29 minutes and II
seconds for the twenty-five miles,
pulling down the first prize of
$4,000 in cash. No. A was second
with the official time of 80 minutes
and seconds, and won the second
prize of $4,000. No. l finished third
with an official time of 81 minutes and
8 As seconds, winning the third prize
OF $50. No. 9 was hit by No. in the
twenty-fifth lap and the rear wheel
taken Off. No. 8 was awarded fourth
place. 1t was at first thought that
NO. l would be disqualified from the
race on account of hitting No. 8, but
it was shown that the accident was
unavoidable and that the driver of
No. / sWerved his car to avoid what
might have been casualty on the
field. This was the only near accid-
ent to mar the enjoyment of the race.
An added attraction was a ten-lap
strip Ford race, which furnished not
a little gleeful amusement for the
now thoroughly satisfied crowd. 1t
was bargain day at the Legion races.
and this second event convinced the
crowd that they were getting more
than their moneys worth. There
were two entries for this race. the
first entry being by Sutherland, driver
Sutherland, mechanic Thornton. The
entry was a disc-wheeled stripped
Ford. The second entry was by Hicks
driver Hicks, mechanic Day. This
entry was a wire-wheeled stripped
Ford. The jolly crowd Immediately
picked their favorite entry, and there
after rooted for wire wheel" or
disc Wheel. The disc wheel entry
Won in an official time of 16 minutes
and SO As seconds and received the
first prize of SIS, the second prize
being $5. The winner kept the lead
from the start but made a game fin
ish on the rim owing to a fiat tire,
which accident happened on next to
the last lap. This added hilarity to
the now shouting crowd, who left in
high spirits and the holiday was over.
All the officials of the race per-
formed their duties well and to the
general satisfaction of all concerned.
Ted Laveson was chairman of the
day; Frank Christensen was official
Continued on page four)
The Winslow mail., 1923-09-14

Before a crowd of $500 enthusiastic
speed fans, the American Legion held
it's automobile races last Sunday at
the local speedway. Not only did
everybody in Winslow go that could
get away, but it is estimated that fully
200 attended from Holbrook and more
than half that many from st. Johns,
and there was also many in attend
ance from northwestern New Mexico,
and other parts of this state.
Without the shadow of doubt this
was one of best races ever pulled off
in Winslow, and the Legion officials
are to be congratulated. There were
seven entries and four finished En-
tries included No. 1, Ford Special, en-
tered by Old Trails Garage, Driver
Helm, mechanic Hall; No. 2, Ford
Special, entered by st. Johns Garage,
driver Grimes, mechanic Wilhelm;
No 3, Haynes Special, entered by
Navajo Garage of Holbrook, driver
Flanagan, mechanic Flanagan; No.
4, Hudson, entered by Tony Yurcic of
Gallup, driver Viava, mechanic Oliver;
No 5, Ford Special, entered by Jen-
nings Auto Co., of Holbrook driver
Frost, mechanic Thomas; No. 6, Ford
Special, entered by ]. Cousins, driver
Cousins, mechanic Mullen; No. z,
National, entered by West End Ser
vice Station, driver Woods, mechanic
Rushing.
All the cars with the exception of
the West End Service Station entry
were numbered as follows Old Trails
entry No. 1; st. Johns Garage entry
No. A, Navajo Garage entry No. 8;
Tony Yurcics entry No. 10; Jennings
Auto Co., entry No. Z; and j. Cousins
entry No. g. No. s was late for the
start and did not participate in the
race. The judges decided to allow
each car to make two laps for posi-
tion in starting, giving each entry the
advantage of the best time made in
either lap. For place in this manner
No. 10 won first position; No. "A,
second position; No 9, third position:
No. l, fourth position; No. Z, fifth
position; and the entry of the West
End Service Station, sixth position.
1t was decided to start the cars in
two ranks, four in the first rank and
two in the second They were off at
3:01. The track was in excellent
shape but dusty. In the grand stand
was plentiful sprinkling of feminine
admirers of racing. The weather was
bright and clear, and the sun shone
down with such an intensity that
the pop" boys were kept on the run.
The crowd was good natured and
evidently out to enjoy the occasion,
which they did The judges stand
and the press box was without the
suspicion of a shelter, and the oc-
cupants had to sit and swelter but
kept smiling.
In the first lap the cars finished as
follows; No. 10, 9, A, 1, and Ma
tional. From then on No. 10 led con-
The Winslow mail., 1923-09-14
ROTARY CONFERENCE HELD
AT FLAGSTAFF AND CANYON

The Second Annual meeting of the
Presidents and Secretaries of the
Eighth District of Rotary Interna-
tional occurred at Flagstaff September
10, and at the Grand Canyon Septem-
Ter IL. This meeting was primarily
for the purpose of Conference be-
tween club executives within the
district and the new Governor G. A.
("Allie'D Martin, managing editor of
Ell Paso, Herald, Ell Paso, Texas. The
Eighth District is composed of all
Rotary clubs in the states of New
Mexico and Arizona, the club at
Needles, Calf, and the Texas clubs
at Ell Paso, Maria and Alpine At
least one representative from each
club was present at the Conference.
On Monday September 10 those at
tending the Conference were guests
of the Flagstaff club and were in
continuous session till p. m. They
were most excellently entertained and
the program was we'll arranged. At
ter the all-day session the visitors
were taken for ride on the new
boulevard leading to San Francisco
Peak. That evening a dance and
banquet was held at the Normal
School The next morning at 7:3O
those in attendance were taken to
the Grand Canyon in cars furnished
by the Flagstaff Club. This trip was
mostly given over to entertainment
and amusement, and majority re-
turned by train.
Outside of the Governors address
the principal talks made at the meet
ing were those made by George Todd,
president of the Phoenix Club and
by ]. ]. O'Dowd, president of the
Tucson Club. Mr. Todd's address
was on business methods and touch
Continued on page a
The Winslow mail., 1923-09-14
ROTARY CLUB ENTERTAINS
new GOVERNOR AND BRIDE

The local Rotary club entertained G..
A. CAllie'O Martin the new governor
OF the Eighth District, at the Harvey
House, Thursday night at seven
thirty p. m. This was the first visit
OF the new governor in his official
capacity. Governor Martin was ac-
companied by Mrs. Martin his new
bride.
AS the newly welded pair entered
the banquet room they were greeted
by the strains of Mendelssohn's We'd
ding March, which was taken good
naturedly by the new governor and
his wife, as Governor Allie" is one
of the boys while attending Rotary
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Matthews furnished
the instrumental music while Horace
Nay sang "Darlin", and Mrs Clyde
Matthie sang two songs, Gray Days"
and "An Old Love Song, the last
being from the opera robin Hood"
The music was splendid, the eats
great, and everybody left in
spirits.
Governor Martin in his address
spoke along. educational lines in Ro-
tary work. He brought many new
thoughts of the correct functioning
of Rotary to his hearers and empha-
sized many old ones After listening
to him talk his hearers were impress
sed that the Eighth under his leader
ship should make even more remark
able strides in growth and service
than it has heretofore.
Governor Martin came in on Twen-
ty-two Thursday afternoon, and left
on an early morning train Friday for
Albuquerque where he will preside
at similar meeting He will then
swing back on the returning part of
the circle in this District to his
home at Ell Paso, Texas
The Winslow mail., 1923-09-14
RED CROSS DRIVE IN CITY
OF WINSLOW NETS $22l.45

The Red Cross drive which was
held in Winslow last Saturday netted
$221.45 toward the quota for this
chapter of $4,000. Word has been
received that Holbrook will put on
her drive some time this week, but
the exact day is not available
Officials Of the Red Cross here state
that the drive is still on and that
they are ready to receive contribu-
tiOns at any time. 1t is expected that
many additional contributions will
made. According to information re-
ceived in Winslow the quota of
S5,000,000 set for the United States
will be inadequate, and that more do
nations are needed
Kay Matamuda, Japanese lettuce
grower living ON the old Daze ranch
near here, told Mrs. G. c. Hall local
chapter of the Red Cross, that the
Japanese colony here had sent
$4,000 direct to the stricken districts
for relief work.
The quota of this chapter, which
includes Navajo and Apache coun-
ties, is much higher than towns
around here This results from the
fact that the quota was based on the
amount subscribed for the Liberty
loan Winslow subscribed more for
this loan in proportion than any other
city in this territory. Williams quota
in present Red Cross allotment is
$175 and Albuquerque $4,000 The
latter city had not been able to raise
her amount when the last informa-
tion concerning her drive was receiv-
ed here.
Mrs G. c. Hall forwarded the
$221,45 contributed here to the head
quarters Of the organization Wednes-
day morning.
If you can give to the relief work,
get in touch with the local Red
Cross officials for more money is
urgently needed
The Winslow mail., 1923-09-14
AMERICAN LEGION CARNIVAL ALL SET
FOR BIG GALA WEEK STARTING SEPT. II

place a Pet Show is like. Everyone
has pets. Attend the Pet Show and
see the other fellows pets You will
see some unusual ones to say the
least. The Illusion Show is truly a
great show. 1t will more than please
you for the time being, in fact it will
fatter you. If you are skinny and
long to be fat, go to the Illusion show
and see how beautiful you look when
you are magically changed into a four
hundred pound baby. If you are too
fat and wish to be slender and grace
full, the Illusion Show will change you
into fascinating and bewitching
creature. If you are runty little
man, your wish will be satisfied, and
you will be transformed into a tall
and gallant hero. If you are six foot
six and then some, you will be able
to crafty your wish and look like
dapper little man. Nothing like the
Illusion Show; it will both amuse and
fatter you.
You will have just as big a time
tryir~ your luck at the concessions.
You will have a chance to throw at
the niger babies; to make Maud bray
and kick; and to win guns, watches,
knives, candies, groceries, pretty
dolls kewpies mermaids and whatnot.
On Saturday, September %, the
last day of the Carnival week, the
Grand Rattle for the comfortable lit
tie home will take place The house
is a commodious four-roomed bum
galow, modern in every respect with
electric lights, water and gas It is
built on large lot with a beautiful
lawn and large trees. 1t is the kind
of home that young man dreams of
Everyone has a chance to win it.
Try your luck; fortune may favor
you. The home is easily worth
$3,6000O. A chance to win it is the
opportunity of life time.
The Official Program, follows:
PROGRAM
MONDAY SEPTEMBER II
Carnival Day. Clark's Greater
Shows, Street Attractions. Big Dance
at the Past Time Theatre
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER IS
Kiddies' Day, Merry -Go-Round
Ferris Wheel, Clown Revival.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Dads Day, Get a Kewpie Doll,
Athletic Attractions, Carnival Night.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
Mama's Day Attractions for Girls.
Pit Show, Carnival Attraction, Prize
Fight
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
Everyone's Day. Pay Day. All of
Clark's Greater Shows, Real Old Fash
Toned Country Store Dance at Past
Time Theatre.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER %
Come All Big Day. Entire rejuvina-
tion Carnival Attraction, House Raj
f1e to Be Held On the Street at Night
The Winslow mail., 1923-09-14

Whoop-ee- Great time in Winslow
next week,
Fun, fun and still more fun.
The American Legion will put on
it's carnival Monday, September IT,
and it will run the entire week.
You all know what the Legion does
when it attempts anything. You saw
the motor car race last Sunday, the
greatest classic that has ever been
pulled off in northern Arizona You
remember, the glorious Fourth of July
Celebration of 1922. Only the Legion
could make such a success of it.
The Carnival next week promises to
be bigger and better than anything
that has ever been done in Winslow
in the way of entertainment. Clark s
Greater Shows are coming here with
a score or more of recommendations
from the American Legions through
out the Southwest. This means that
you will get the best entertainment
possible for your money. The recon-
mendations also mean that Clark s
Greater Shows are clean and that
there is nothing offensive about any
of them. You may bank on it that
the American Legion will tolerate
nothing but clean and wholesome, as
well as the best, amusement
Every day will be a big day with
some special feature to please every
man, woman, and child. No day has
been set aside as the big day; they
are all big days, and each one will
be crammed full of pleasing and
worthwhile entertainment. Next week
the carnival spirit will reign in Win
slow. Catch it, go, and have a good
time. You will not only enjoy your
self, but you will also help a worthy
cause along-a cause which needs
your support
Clarks Greater Shows have eight
big attractions and 20 first-class con-
cessions, with troupe of eighty-five
people. You know what the Ferris
wheel is like-the best ride you ever
had for your money. The Fairy
Swings are new invention, and they
are guaranteed to be something diff
ferent. Some say that they make
even a~well-balanced person feel like
fairy. Every one will enjoy a can
ter on the sleek horses of the Merry
Go~Round with it's tuneful music. The
Ten-ln-One Show is like a cat with
nine lives. The show has ten shows.
Think of it, boy! You will see ten
shows for the price of one You will
say that Clark's Greater Shows don't
know what economy is
In the Athletic show or circus.
Whatever you wish to call it. all the
strong men and big boys show off
their strength and power. If you are
a strong man or if you know of any,
go to the athletic circus, learn the
tricks of the game, and try for the
cash prizes. Everyone will enjoy this
circus. You know what friendly
The Winslow mail., 1923-09-14
CATTLE SCAB IN APACHE
COUNTY UNDER CONTROL

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Sept. 10, 1928
The recent widespread rumors that
the entire Apache County, Arizona
was under quarantine because of
cattle scab and that therefore,
no cattle could be shipped from
this area have been largely exag-
gerated, according to information re-
ceived from the local office of the
Bureau of Animal Industry.
1t is true that last spring, scab
was found among cattle in the coun-
try just north of st. Johns, Arizona.
Steps were Immediately taken to era
dicate the disease and to prevent it's
spread The Arizona Cattle Sanitary
board in cooperation with the u S.
Bureau of Animal Industry has now
placed under quarantine only the
small area upon which the disease
was found.
This area extends from the New
Mexico line west for a distance of
six miles and From st. Johns north
to the Santa Fe railroad and contains
only about AZ square miles Orders
have been issued that all cattle with
in this area and exposed cattle be
dipped twice and the dipping is now
being done under the supervision of
the State and Federal authorities 1t
is confidently expected that the dip
ping will entirely eradicate the
disease and that within six months
the quarantine may be lifted.
The State of California becoming
alarmed about the rumOrs of scab in
Apache County, originally placed a
quarantine against the whole county.
Later, however, finding out that the
disease was confined to very small
area and that active steps were being
taken to eradicate it, the quarantine
order was modified to cover only the
small area also covered by the Ari-
zona quarantine. Any cattle from
Apache County, outside of the small
quarantine area may be shipped to
California or anywhere else if ac-
companied by the proper health GER
| titicate. In fact, there is no reason
why there should be any danger of
the cattle from the quarantine areas
spreading the disease after they have
| been twice dipped and it is perfectly
safe to ship them.
Commenting on the quarantine to-
day, Mr.. John Kerr, in charge of the
local office of Grazing for the U. S.
Forest Service, stated that no part
of the Apache National Forest was
within or near the quarantine area
and that there was no disease on the
| forest "There is no reason, said
Mr.. Kerr, ''Why buyers should hesit-
ate to take cattle from the ranges on
the Apache Forest since there is no
disease there. In fact, the recent
rains have put this range in good
condition and buyers should soon find
fat cattle in this part of the country.