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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19

When Massachusetts by Its
legislature passed a wine and beer
law, President Coolidge. then Gov
ernor, said, "There is little satisfac-
ton in attempting to deceive our
selves. Why should jeopardize
my oath by approving this meas
ure?" That kind of honesty, with
the present law, is the only thing
needed to deal with the liquor evil.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19

"Wee" Askem: And what are the
beef dressers demanding now?
Hugh Tellum: Higher wages. They
claim that, at the present scale, a
man that kills to dress cannot sup
port a wife that dresses to kill
WaVSide Tales
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19
Shop Talk

Banks-Do you believe in pursuit
or in possession?
Kneedel (his tailor)-Both. Pos-
session only comes after SO much
per suit.-Wayside Tales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19

Bernarr Macfadden has entered the
ranks of the auto biographies with
an intensely human document. This
life story of the father of physical
biography of an unusual man and
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19
MAINE sTEAMsHrp Irr,
PORTLAND, NEW YoRx Prr,a,
arR vYrs2 ~4A9l

Direct freight service betwe., ..
land and New York is resumed y.
the new State Pier. Portlrns
Through rates and direct trscT
nections with Maine Central and e.
Trunk Railrosd s. saa vi
II. A. CLAY, sqpt.
Tranklin Wharf, Portland.
H h HARADEx, N,
.on,7,o., Bath, IA i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19

ed the week end at MT
home here. .I
j. S. Snow of Rockland e
w. w. Turner Sunday aftefh,
Mr.. and Mrs. Georse 6o' -,
tw children of Eridgton az
at s. E. Bowler's.
A flock of eight Wild So
over, Monday morning, fyins
northeasterly direction, 50 ~xsst
hope for q little more war"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19
The New Versions
Not NowadayS

jug ye not and you'll not be Jugged
Tales.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19
Light and Airy

Lament
Words fail. The bootleggers
Give me a conniption.
The stuff they are selling
Beggars prescription.
-Wayside Tales
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19
Eastern Steamship Lines, \
EXPRESS, PAssEic1n -
FREI0HT sERvicx as
xA11 S2.7o. sTATERoow~ =,
Sl.5o, outside S2.0o no
BOSTON AND PORTIIHn

oooSSn AVID kO6TLAHD I'm,
Leave Portland. Franklin n.
Estate Pier) Tuesdays. THURSDAY, !
Saturdays. at z p. VI.
Return-Leave Boston Mona,
Mednesd and Fridays at Cp,
tDay light Saving TIme).
the Metropolitan Line express 49,
and passenger steamers for New II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1923-09-19

bids fair to be in the front line in
popular interest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-04
$685.

Milan and Lace, Milan and Tai
feta, Crepe de Chine, Canton
Crepe, Crepe and limbo, Tagal
and Straw.
These are just a few of the
large assortment. Trimmed with
flowers, fruits, silk embroidery,
quilts, ornaments, ribbons, laces
and novelties. Gorgeous colorings
and combinations, including Noun
7 tain Haze, Zephyr, Jacqueminot,
Kings Blue, Navy, Apricot, Topaz,
Orchid, Sand, Brown, Peach,
Strawberry, Almond Green, Jade,
Black. Second Floor.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-04
A Marvellous Assortment
Of Easter JeWelry
Sale Price 29c
Bar Pins Necklaces -CGbOchOns
r-Enrriune -RrnceIpfs brooches
Bar Pins
Earrings

taken from higher priced regular
stock and others left from special saeeven TINS at
much higher price.
Bar and brooch pins studded with brlliants bead neck
aces earrings many different styles and coors bracelets
in bange forentne elastic and other styles, many single
and double cabochons and various other articles which we
adding to make the sale interesting.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-04
The Collection Is Diversified
A Model for EDery Tune
Important! Advanced Easter Sale
of 500 New Spring Hats

Every has unquesiOned style-every be
right nOw-every splendid value The price is special
for Monday only So, if you interested in saving
pretty new hat be bright and early at this sale tomorrow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-04
Ito changed very hu11ld

Most of the people you see in the long line at
theater quarter after eight the night Of the show
show that night. But they put it off till the last
minute, because that's trait in human nature
Easter always cOmes-but women, and men, too,
appearance.
These Advance-Easter Sales, for three days-Mon-
day, Tuesday and Wednesday-are our attempt 20
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-04

Every pair PERFECT. Most
Of them the favored strap-wrist
models, with cuffs attractively en-
broidered in contrast. A few are
the popular 16-hutton lengths,
with two-toned embroidered backs.
White and the smartest of spring
shades are included, and all sizes
will be found in the lot.
The lot is made up of many
models discontinued by the maker,
whose name we agreed not to adj
vertise. We might say, however,
that he is the only maker of
Genuine Chamoisette Gloves, and
his name is on every para
guarantee for full value even at
regular prices.
On Sale-Four Large Center
Aisle Tables.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01

In addition to those whose names
are published above there are the
trainmen, carrying in number from
five to seven or eight on each of the
trains. All of these crew members
will be on hand tonight to get final
instructions, hear some enthusiastic
talks and receive Assignment cards
OF those who they can approach for
membership.
Joseph G. Smith, secretary of the
Red Bank ~" will be present to
lead In the song singing, a number
of special races songs having been
composed for the campaign. Music
VIII be furnished by Huyler Ro-
mondis orchestra.
The principal speaker tonight will
be 4. M. Willis, a member of the Y.
M. c. A. International Committee
and former editor of Association
Men, the official publication of the
Y. M. c. A. Mr.. Willis is known as
an excellent speaker and his address
will be of a timely nature. Presi-
dent Lyon will preside over the
meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01
5 CENT FARE
ON CAR LINES
Large Cities of State Get Re-
duCtion in Fares on Line of
the Public Service
EXCEPT PERTH AMB0Y
Trolley Company Has PIa-
cards in Effort to Make
that Rate Permanent

NEWARK. Oct. 1.-The five cent
trolley fare, unknown in New Jer-
sey since pre-war days, went into
effect today on the lines of the Pub
lie Railway Company throughout the
state. The first cars to bear the
sign fare five cents" left the barns
at four o'clock 3fhis morning.
The new tariff which is TO run for
trial period of four months calls
for the five cent fare in restricted
zones, chiefly comprising the limits
of the municipalities through which
the cars run, and provides for five
cent fare zones in suburban commu-
mites. No transfers are provided.
Although comparative figures on
the number of trolley riders were
not available this morning, unofficial
! observers reported that distinct in
crease in the number of passengers
was noticeable. Motor bus opera
| tors, who are expected 10 suffes
chiefly through the operation of the
new fare, however, reported little
change in the number ef their pass
I engers.
! Cei "lHuoWS oOre placafuS appeal
Ing to the travelling public for co.
operation to make the new fare per.
manent, declaring that increased
| patronage was necessary to max,
the lower fare a financial success
Other placards bore the persona
appeal of President Thomas N. Nc.
Carter of the railway company fol
cooperation. ending with the state.
ment that the company intended tc
do its share'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01
prison Threat Made

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Oct.
(By The Associated Press s)-Instruc-
tions to jail every person attempting
to interfere with the special state
election tomorrow were sent early
today to all county election officials
by the state election board.
IF any one attempts to interfere
with you in the conduct of this cleo
ton, have him thrown in jail al
once" the kilograms ordered.
The sheriffs in every county of the
state were urged by the state board
to study the laws on elections and
to provide a safe ballot"
The office of Attorney General
George r. Short was being deluged
with inquiries as to the legality OF
the election. All inquirers were told
it was valid.
Sheriff Tom Cavnar Of Oklahoma
county announced he was ready to
deputize every man in the county
to prevent disturbances at the polls
He said he would make no effort to
insure or prevent the election, but
that he was prepared to stop any
violence.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01

George w. Sharp, Jr.' who acted
in the capacity of general manager
Of the entire system last year, Sc
cured such excellent results that he
has again retained to hold the same
position this year.
The work OF the trainmen on the
"Financial Special" Is different from
that of the other trains and Daniel
p Olmstead, chairman Of the as
sociation finance committee mas
heen selected as the logical engineer
of this important train.
There are five mems divisions en-
tered in the race and the women
have two divisions. The men seek
600 mems memberships and 100
hoys' while the women have set
500 women and girls as their goal.
The five mems divisions are as
follows:
Canadian Pacific. A. j Perchard,
Division Superintendent: Train No.
1. w. II. Hewitt, engineer: train No.
.. Victor Petersen; train No. B.,
Richard Preston; train No. a, Eu-
gene Parker.
Grand Trunk, Robert e. Warter,
Division superintendent; train No.
8. D. w. Bartholomew; train No. G
not announced; train No. 7, not an
nounced; train No. s, John Bernard.
Northern Pacific, Charles M. Pet
erson, Division superintendent:
Train No. . John Biting: train No
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01
WAGE INCREASE
IS ASKED TODAY
Railroad Engineers and Fire.
men Ask That Old Rate
be Restored to Them

CLEVELAND, Oct. 1 (By The As
sociated Press) Wage increase re-
quests for restoration of schedules
in effect before the approximately
IL IL per cent. reduction handed
down by the United States Railroad
Labor Board on July /, 1921, were
being presented to many railroads
throughout the country today by
Representatives of the Broth
erhood OF Locomotive Engineers and
Brotherhood of Locomotive F'iremen
and Enginemen, where contracts ex-
pire October /. Joint action was be-
Ing taken in many instances.
This became known today with
the announcement by Warren S.
Stone president of the engineers,
that a circular of instructions had
been mailed to the general chairmen
and secretary of all gem
eral committees of adjustment of
the engineers brotherh ood instruct
ing them to "serve the required
thirty days. notice of their respec-
tive managements at the expiration
of the present schedule"
The instructions are that the
thirty days notice be served on all
roads were the present schedules
expire on or before October /, 1928,
today shall be served with this no.
tice not later than today asking for
a restoration of the reduction in
wages and placing a days minimum
wage at eight dollars.
The Engineers circular of instruc-
ton reads in part as follows:
''At the time you serve the requir-
ed 80 days notice of your desire to
open your schedule, present the fol-
lowing articles:
"U)-That all rates in effect un-
der decision No. 2, u. S. Railroad
Labor Board, effective as of May 1,
1920, and applicable to locomotive
engineers, be restored in their en-
tirety.
"(2)-In all classes of service the
earnings of engineers from mileage.
overtime and other regulations ap-
plicable for each days service per-
formed, shall not be less than eight
dollars ($S.00) per day"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01
Buses Announce Cut

JERSEY CITY, Oct. 1-Coincident
with the reduction in trolley fare to-
cay from an eight cent straight fare
to five cents within restricted zones,
the Jersey City Bus Owners Associa-
ton today announced a cut in bus
fares in this city from ten cents to
eight beginning Wednesday. The
cut will not affect the one five cent
line which is in operation on Hudson
boulevard.
The bus owners issued no state
n1ent with their announcement and
did not refer to the cut made by the
trolley company. They also an
nounced that beginning Monday a
weekly ticket would be offered for
sale for ninety cents, giving the pur-
chaser an unlimited number of rides
on the short haul lines in the city.
In issuing their announcement the
bus owners declared that the plan
had been tried in various western
cities and had met with success.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01

10, Fred Hansen; train No. II, Earl
Lake; train No. IL, Ronald Kleck-
ner.
Lehigh Valley, ]. w. McComas,
Division superintendent: Train No.
13, Charles Wibiralske; train No. IA,
William H. Fraser; train No. is,
Fred Ritter; train No. 16, M. A.
Mosher.
Union Pacific, Clarence H. Wright,
Division Superintendent: Train No.
IT, John F. Melko; train No. IS,
Whitney c. Leeson; train No. 10,
Frank Comings; train No. 20. Rufus
Allen. ......
The two divisions in the women's s
race, managed by Mrs Elizabeth
Oliver, women's general manager,
are:
Sante Fe, Mrs. Jean Howell, divis-
ion superintendent: Train No. 81,
Frances Hance; train No. %, Claire
Pfeiffer; train No. %, Mrs. G. w.
F'ithian; train No. "a, Mrs. Arthur
Stern.
Southern Pacific, Mrs. Frances
Seaman, division superintendent;
Train No. %, Leiaa Henry; train No.
26, Ruth Macan; train No. 81, Erica
Dittmer; train No. %, Mrs. Virginia
Codd{ngton.
The financial special" is made up
of the following: d. P. Olmstead,
engineer; Adrian Lyon. A. c. Clark.
I. 7. Madsen. John Pfeiffer. August
Staudt, r. w. Atkinson. C. c. Chris
tenseh. Gorham L. Boynton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01
Faces. Fateflnl weeI.

II BERLIN, Oct. 1.-E(By The Assn-
LATED rressl-fnel Government OF
Snanceilor Stresemlann is facing a
tfurther Developments ~ 71,,e and
Sthe situation in THE Ruhr and The
yRhineland
While official quarters here ,,iew,
The insurrection which broke ouT az
Kuestrin today aA a nureiv iscal
episode, which Is unlikely to have
embarrassing ramlN Ncations. If never
theless constitutes an onimo,,sly
awkward preludeito a week which
was already frauiyht with all forts
OF domestic and koreign contidgen-
cies.
The governmerIt Ia less worried
lover It's ability to keep the Ravarian
|situation stabilized than what is ike
Ily to happen within the remainder
3ot unoccupisd Germany. where It's
iecres of military law is pre.Iumed
10 be spfiicientfy elastic to meet
kny emergency.
y The chancellor. 10 exnee4ad ITO 20
before the Reichstag T,uesdeI with
Ian explicit state4nent of ms r5overn-
|ment's policies regarding ths Ruhr
3lnd The Rhineiand and thc resump-
ZION OF reparation NEGOTIATIONS. al
enough It 10 NOT yet in possession
pf formal notification from tho cred
stcr powers to the effect that they
3re prepared to reopen he discus
lion,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01
French Soldiers Check New Ri0tne lin BavarIan City
ANTI-POLLUTION LEAGUE
CONVENTION is OPENED


ATLANTIC CITY, Oct. 1:-Among
the speakers today at the opening
session of the National Coast Anti
Pollution League convention now in
progress here was j. Hampton
Moore, mayor of Philadelphia.
Mayor Moore pointed out the dam
age to waters by the pollution of
streams by oil, etc. This is not con-
fined to coastal cities alone but to
larger inland streams, he said.
Director George f. Sprouts, of the
department OF wharves, docks and
ferries of Philadelphia, also address
ed the meeting and told of the dam
age the oil pollution had done to the
Delaware river in destroying the
shad fishing industry. He also spoke
of the great fire hazard caused by
the oil collecting along the docks
and waterfronts of large cities.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01
OVERFLOW CREASE CAUSE
OF FIRE IN MADISON AVE.

An overflow of grease from the
hamburger pan caused the small fire
which broke out at the restaurant of
Zaley Cohen, 337 Madison avenue,
about 945 this morning. Ten dol
lars was the damage estimated by
Chief Campbell
The alarm was sent inf from box
SO and upon the arrival df the fire.
men the store was filled with a thick
screen of heavy, choking skpoke. The
flames were extinguished bN chemi-
Gals. William Peterson nkade the
report of the fire to poli& head
quarters.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01
COUNTY OFFICIAL PRIMARY
RETURNS ANNOUNCED TODAY

NEW BRUNSWICK, Oct. 1.-The
county clerks office today made
public the official figures of the pri-
mary election held last Tuesday. The
figures follow
Republican,: Assembly, 9614;
Smith, 1929: McIlvaine, 2942; Hoff-
man. 1898. Sheriff, Brown, 5109;
Gowen, 5497. Freeholders, Dey,
1858; Orpen, 1882; Quakenbush,
S713; Wolff. 3,179.
Democratic Assembly: DeVoe,
$3.50; Mcclure. $500; Sosin, S416;
Ellis, 1920. Sheriff, Gebhardt. S133;
Baier, 1857; Gathers, 512; Layden,
1858.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01
JAIL THREAT IN
IN OKLAHOMA
-
To Arrest Any One Attempting
to Interfere With Special
State Election

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla, Oct.
(By The Associated Press) Play
Ing his trump card, Governor J. c..
Walton today reconstructed the
state election board, and orders is
sued by the new board, went at once
by telegraph to all county boards to
halt the special state election for to-
morrow.
w. C. McAlister, secretary of the
board, is the only elective member.
The other two are appointive and
give the governor control over its ac-
tions.
The governor filed an executive
order with the secretary of state re-
moving John p. Logan, chairman of
the board, and C. w. Kelly, Repub-
lican member. Logan is a Demo-
crat. He named in their places Ira
Mitchell, Democrat, and Claude Bak-
en-, Republican.
The removal order was dated April
IS, 1928, and for this reason r. A.
Sneed, secretary of state, refused 10
accept it until he had obtained an
official opinion as to it's validity from
George +. Short, state attorney gen.
eral.
The new board members, however
did not wait for the opinion before
calling off the election.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01
FINDS BABYS BODY IN WATER

NEW MARKET, Oct 1:-Eleven-
year old Walter Stillwagon, of this
place, while fishing from the bridge
on Washington st. noticed something
afioat. Chief of Police Elmer Bar
ret was notified and he found it to be
three months old male BABY, fas-
tened with heavy bail wire to sew
ing machine
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01
Annual Y.M.C.A. Drive
To Start Here TONIGHT

The annual Y. NJ. C. A. drive for
members, which will again be in
the form of q trans-continental rail-
road race. will get under way tonight
at a meeting of all of the workers
in the "Y" gymnasium. Supper
will be served at $50 and prepara-
tions are being made to feed IT'S.
Suppers will also be held on We'd
nesday and Friday nights of this
wee: with the concluding banquet
next Monday night at which time
the race will come to a close.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01
Local Man Injured

Anthony Ernish, twenty-five years
old, of 724 Hommann avenue, receiv-
ed severe decorations of the right
arm and chest in a cave-in of a
trench that he was digging Satur-
day afternoon. Ernish was taken to
the Perth Amboy City Hospital
where he was attended by Dr. Ur-
banski. He came to the hospital
about 4:50 o'clock Saturday after
noon and went to his home yesterday
afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01
PROBE TWO ACCIDENTS

The police are investigating the
failure of motorists to stop after
two accidents, one on State street IN
this city, and the other in Newark.
The wardens Office notified the local
authorities about the latter offense.
A negro, alone in car, hit man.
and fired several shots at Newark
police who attempted to catch him:
Officer William Seiboth reported
TO headquarters late yesterday after
noon that car bearing N. j. license
59,0O1 struck a boy near Maurer
and disappeared. John Borden,
eleven years old, of 191 Chauncey
street, was the boy struck. and he
was attended by DR.. Urbanski for in
jrries to his head and legs.
Chevrolet arc manufacturers OF the
Worlds Lowest Priced Quality Automo.
bife Jaffa1z.... Motors. Inc. Phone IS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01
Armed Forces Face Each Other

TULSA, Okla, Oct. 1.-(By The
! Associated Press)--Armed forces
faced each other at noon today al
the Tulsa county court house as the
hour approached for the distribution
of election supplies to precinct poll
ing places for tomorrow's special
election.
Twelve Armed Citizen Volun-
teers," commissioned Sunday night
by Governor Walton's Intelligence
officer, r. r. Stevens, were station
ed in the headquarters OF the coun-
ty election board in the basement
of the county building. while more
than 100 armed special detectives,
sworn In this morning by Sheriff
r. ID. Sanford moved throughout
the building.
The distribution of supplies will
begin at / p. m., the sheriff's force
declared.
Stevens men said that any ballots
or supplies received from the build
ing would be taken out ''over our
dead bodies"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01
LETTER CARRIERS TO MEET

At the Odd Fellow hall on Saturn
day night of this week, the regulars
quarterly meeting of the Tri-County
Association Of Letter Carriers will be
held This association is made up Of,
carriers from Middlesex, Someraz.
and Union counties. and seyas
ionally known speakers - |
to address the gather1a 8 S s I
Ing here - & + X
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01
New Murder Pro,c

WHITE AIMS, N. T., pct. T.
oronor FitzETrald Of Wektchcstef
.ounty conferr4d today witlh District
|k+tarasy Isowtand, after Receiving
telerhone mAssage from DR.. A. o.
|foe tier, toviotogist, who fis exam
ring vital org bns srom thb body of
INe<. Gsrtruub German webb, of
ew York s.:kd Philadelbhia, who
cd Al Rye HIST week.
Coroner F'itzEerald's oalE comment
n the toxielolgiet'y messaIge was:
'L4. CocttJer has asIded me &c
heck up on certain pointJ You can
ilepend upon 1T that this lease is go
Ing TO be moFe sensational than the
Ward Case" Z.
!, lir. Rowland ,rniild nnI discllss- h e
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-10-01
3 FATAL ACCIDENTS
IN WOODBRIDGE AND
AT new BRUNSWICK
Ex-Rutgers Football Star
Killed in Accident in Colonia
Section of Woodbridge
ON LINCOLN HIGHWAY
Other Accidents on Highway
at County Seat and at
Cranbury Pike

-Four persons were killed and
eraI injured In a,itomobila aceif
80 ar. ,oa,, -
80 W
Elmer Brachsr. twenty-nine
old, OF Hazelwood avenue, Rah
was almost instantly killed whel
Stutz roadster crashed into a st
ing truck operated by Nathan
stein, of 423 Monroe street, P
delphia, and owned by the
Transportation Company of Phil
phia. Bracher's body was |
mutilated when a machine drive
Richard Haines, of 10 Sewell
nue., Railway, coming from the
posite direction, passed over Br
, er's body and hit the wrecked Br
er machine. The accident occr
on the Lincoln Highway, some
feet from the Colonia station
O'Clock this morning.
Newstein told the Woodbridge
lice who were called to the 1
that he pulled his truck to the
| to enjoy O. rest. He fell as
.Some minutes later he awoko !
he heard the crash In tha.z
car was George Richardson
junior student at Rutgers
hailing from White Plains
was rushed to the Railway
and today removed to st.
! hospital in New Brunswick
his condition Is said to be ia
From investigation made tf
found that the transportatic
was equipped with red lights
er and his companion retu
New Brunswick from Rahwa
they planned to spend the nj
early Sunday morning inte
play golf at Belmar. Brachs
son OF the iate ME. ana Mrs.
+. Braoher' OF fanWay. ne
proininent IN atnietics a.
oonsse. a Durins ms lonr ye'
a; tne coliese ne pIassu ~
any al. eyely ., kaine' ae .;sts, - SUI
tnree pro.nsrs .,, anu sissSF T. IN