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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
WATER AVAILABLE HERE

Woodbridge and Metuchen would
do well to make application to buy
water from Perth Amboy rather
than submit to an increase in rates
proposed by the Plainfield-Union
Water Company which now supplies
them. In the first place, the Plain
field-Tinion Water Company cannot
meet the demand being made upon
it under existing conditions. The
water famine last summer through
ont the district supplied by this and
associated companies proves this. To
be asked to pay more money for in
ferior service seems like rubbing
it in.
Perth Amboy has plenty of water.
When neighboring towns were suf-
last summer this city had about
100000 gallons a day to spare.
1t would have been an easy matter
for Perth Amboy to have furnished
this surplus to the towns that were
suffering, but the heads of the water
companies started a campaign
against Perth Amboy water, carry
ing on a propaganda that was abb
solutely false.
The water which this city secures
from Runyon has been pronounced
pure and wholesome by the state
authorities. The only trouble
with the water here is that 1t con-
some iron which sometimes dis
colors it slightly, especially when it
Is heated. But even this can be
overcome through proper treatment,
and if Perth Amboy found that She
was to have sufficient customers to
make the additional expense OF fill
worth while, it would prob
ably be done.
The potable water problem is m
of great Importance in the state, and
1t is likely that Governor Silzer will
considerable attention to 1t
his annual message to the next
legislature. He has already out
lined a program for state control of
all potable water supplies in the
and there has been much dis
cussion on the subject as a result.
That some solution will have 10 be
worked out quickly is apparent. In
the meantime places like Metuchen
and Woodbridge would do well to
negotiations with Perth Am
boy to see if they cannot escape
present predicament without
waiting for a real state policy to be
worked out.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
OIL POLLUTION

One of the many important mat
ters to come before congress this
session is the matter of oil pollution
Of the harbors and navigable
streams and also along the coast.
Former Senator Frelinghuysen intro
duced a bill during the last session
of congress intending to remedy the
evil, and the bill was passed by the
senate, but a companion bill that
was introduced in the House by for
mer Congressman Appleby failed to
get through. 1t is the intention to
have similar bills introduced this
winter. and the chances for them be-
ing passed is good.
= Opposition is coming from the oil
men, however, especially in regard
TO discharging oil from shore indus
tries into navigable waters. 1t would
seem as II 1t ought to be possible
for these interests to get together
SO that a common understanding
could be reached. That the oil nuis-
ance along the coast is becoming
worse is apparent. and the menace
IN the harbors in increasing. Al
ready there have been several seri-
u fires due to floating oil in har-
bors. Bathing at some of the coast
resorts is impossible at certain times
because of the oil in the surf. That
something must be done is apparent
and congress cannot escape it's re-
sponsibility.
AS a result of a bill introduced
by Congressman Appleby last year
Secretary OF State Hughes a taken
up with foreign countries the ques-
ton OF oil burning steamers dump
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
REGRETTABLE SENTENCE

The etpreme court CT the United
States, the highest tribunal of the
American people, has approved the
act OF a district judge in sentencing
of Controller Craig of New York
City to serve sixty days in the peni-
tertiary for alleged contempt of
court in criticizing an official act of
the judge who sentenced him to
Jail.
Controller Craig must go to prison
because in an official capacity he
criticized as hostile to every inter-
est" a refusal by Federal Judge
Mayer to grant the city of New York
representation in a rapid transit re-
ceivership. Controller Craig criti-
cized Judge Mayer, and Judge Mayer
adjudged his critic in contempt and
sentenced him to prison.
Interest was attracted to the
Mayer-Craig controversy by the high
position OF the man sentenced to jail,
but this bold display of judicial
power will command the notice and
protest of all who are jealous of the
fundamental rights of free speech
and a free press bestowed upon the
American people by their constitu-
ton.
Great power carries with it great
responsibility. Authority may thrive
upon discriminating use; 1t withers
under abuse. 1t is not without rea-
son that the people have vested in
their courts -far-reaching preroga-
tives with which to enforce respect
for law and justice. But 1t is clear
enough that exercise of judicial au-
thority under varying and Hyde
fined interpretations of contempt is
ever skirting a twilight zone, where
tremendous issues depend upon the
discretion. even upon the forbear-
ance, of the court.
Unquestionably there is serious
discomfort today with certain fca-
lures of our judicial system. Bench
and bar themselves have taken cog
rizance of them and have set reso-
lutely to work to put the temple of
justice in order. But it is clear
enough that the process of reform is
so slow that public opinion is likely
to run far ahead. How doubly
dangerous it is, then, that flames of
~Gispleasure should be famed to in
temperate gusts, of passion by rash
action on the part of the bench
itself.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
Home HaSardS
CAREFUL AROUND GARAGE
BY Il. f. BLANK
Chairman, Automotive Section, Ma
tional Safety Council

A few simple precautions observ-
ed around garages. both public and
private, will prevent many serious
accidents. Two special hazards are
to be guarded Observation-Disclosures
and fire.
Carbon monoxide, one of the gases
given off from the exhaust pipe of
an automobile, is a deadly poison.
Some people have been worried over
the carbon monoxide generated by
automobiles in streets, although
danger out of doors is negligible.
There is, however, a real danger
when the engine is running in a
closed garage. When it is necessary
to run the engine inside for even u
few minutes. open all the doors and
windows and be sure that there is
fumes.
Wherever gasoline and oils are
stored there is always a serious fire
hazard. Keep the floor of the ga
rage free from oils and greases and
place all oily rags and waste in a
metal container. Always keep an
approved fire extinguisher on hand
and never attempt to put out an oil
OF SdSolllG IRE with water.
Use only a pocket flashlight or a
portable electric light around oil and
gasoline. The latter, If used, should
be equipped with an armored cable,
vapor proof fittings. keyless socket
and should have a stout cage around
the lamp. Sparks from the breaking
of an electric lamp have caused Sc
rious garage fires.
When lacking up a car always
make sure that the other wheels are
securely blocked so hat the car cam
not move. 1t is a dangerous practice
to run the engine when one or more
wheels r lacked. Don't work under
a lacked up a If you can't use a
pit, place the a on horses or some
other substantial supports.
Drive in or out of a garage slow
ly, preferably in low or reverse gear.
Don't drive too close to n gasoline
pump, and shut off your engine be-
fore filling.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
Q. What do ovsters oatq p -

" what do oysters eat? r. NJ. 6
A. The food of oysters consists ~
microscopic plants or diatoms which
water currents take to them,
y. Has any assistance been given
TO Japanese students in this countr,
h have temporarily been finan
claiiy embarrassed by condition
which prevail in Japan because o,
the earthquake? A. c.. B.
A. The Japan Society of Bosto,
mas started a movement to nab
such students to complete theji
work this year. Money advanced
will De repaid and used to establish
scholarships for the benefit of chill
dren of the present generation.
@. If a ship can be steered with
out deviation from true course, WHY
can not airships and airplanes be
steered at night and in storms by
the same instruments, without de
Waiting from a true course and thu
do away with beacon lights except
for landing? H. o. d.
A. A ship at sea will deviate from
her course due to the action of this
winds, currents, and imperfect steer
ing. Airships are acted upon direct.
ly by the wind which might cause
great deviation from the course
Navigational aids are required.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
Press Comment
SiIzer Took The Honors

Not much was accomplished -
Governor Pinchot's conference u
governors on the coal situation, at.
Harrisburg on Monday. While the
chief executives of about thirty of
the states had been invited to at
tend only two-Silzer of New Jer-
sey and Preuss of Minnesota-were
present. Thirteen other states were
represented by delegates, but as
they lacked authority to act def
nitely, they took but little part in
the discussion.
gestions that Pennsylvania repeal
the coal tax law and the limitation
of production laws. and pass stat
utes fixing a standard of quality and
size of all coal produced and shipped
out of the state, and another declar-
ing the anthracite industry a public
business and creating a commission
to regulate it. After these steps
have been taken, national legislation
and cooperation should be sought.
If, as has been intimated, Cover
nor Pinchot is trying to use the fuel
conditions to promote his presiden-
tial aspirations, he is not making
any appreciable Roadway. If there
were any honors taken at Mondays.
conference, they went to Governor
Silzer, whose suggestions We're nor
practical than the plans proposed by
Pennsylvania's governor. who de-
clared that "the anthracite business
is a monopoly-greedy. relentless
and defiant".-Trenton Times.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03

ing refuse oil into the sea when
approaching port. Apparently little
ogress has been made, however.
No doubt this Is one of the main
causes of pollution along the coast.
With congress acting on the domes-
tic side of the problem probably the
state department will be stirred to
action regarding the international
situation, and tie whole matter can
be cleaned up at once.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
WILL PLEDGE BE KEpTq

The tax revision program of Sec
rotary of the Treasury Mellon has
gained no more significant victory
than the announcement by FINS j.
Garrett, Democratic leader of the
House, that the Democratic mem
bers in congress will work whole
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
AWAITING THE MESSAGE

Seldom has a Presidents message
been awaited with more interest thar
the message which President Coo
lidge will deliver to congress this
nation coming from the White
House since Mr.. Coolidge became the
occupant. President Wilson was
thought to be cold and distant, sell
dom taking anybody into his conf
sdence, but he usually had something
to give to the country, and he did
not hesitate to state his attitude on
various questions. Nothing, however,
has come from President Coolidge,
s4and until he gives to congress in
formation of the state of the Union,
and recommends to their considera-
astion such measures as he shall judge
necessary and expedient, the nation
remains in the dark as to his atti-
tude on the important questions.
Est it is one thing to favor or OPP
pose an issue and quite another
thing to put up a fight for or against
1t. That President Coolidge will be
positive there Is no doubt. Being
a man OF few words, he will not
haggle over the matters he dis
cusses; he will come to the point
quickly and probably snap out his
opinion in a few brief sentences.
Intact, 1t is already announced from
Washington that the forthcoming
message will be shorter than the
usual Presidential message.
Having relieved himself of his
message. time will tell just how
much fight there is in the Presi-
dent. If he contents himself with
merely fulfilling his constitutional
duty OF informing congress as to
the state of the Union and makes
certain recommendations, leaving it
to congress to act as they see fit,
putting up no fight to have his rec
concentrations carried out. he is not
likely to get very far, and his ad-
ministration will b. void of accom-
plishment.
4 With the presentation of his mes
sage to congress, therefore, the time
has come when President Coolidge
has got to assert himself. The pco-
pie have been willing to withhold
judgment realizing the suddenness
with which Mr.. Coolidge al in
Quoted into office. He has had to
familiarlze himself with a great
many things, and pick up many rag
ged ends that were left dangling in
Smid-air by his predecessor who was
taken off in the middle of his term
with many things unfinished. once
the new Presidents message is be-
fore congress-, however, his own
views will be made known and the
people will watch to see what he is
able to accomplish. His nomination
and election next year depends
largely on the record he makes dur
ing the next few months.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
Lament Lack of
Truly American Dish

Ham-and-eggs has ceased to be
the typical national dish, hotel men
agree at their national convention.
People have turned to the fancy
dishes. The younger hotel men
lament that America has no national
dish, now that ham-and-eggs has
lost out. They overlook that dis
~stinctly American institution, pie.
All true patriots eat pie at least
once a day. Ralph Waldo Emerson
ate pie every morning for break
fast, and no greater brain has this
nation produced.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
Deadly Weapons
For the "NeXt War;

A Frenchman has invented a
secret device that's said to be able
10 stop the engine of an auto or
~airplane miles away. This is too
good to be true, we fear, for it
would eliminate airplanes and tanks
from warfare. However, for every
offensive device there is a defensive
device that counteracts it, and al
ways the antidote is discovered
in time. Artificial lightning and
disease bacteria, rather than air
planes and tanks and poison gases,
will be the big weapons of the next
war-if the people are stupid enough
to stand for a next war"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
Pert Paragraphs

The political pot is boiling. The
thing is a regular volcano, throwing
off steam and mud.
Just a few more presidential can
didates and there won't be enough
voters to go around.
Never speak Ill to n stranger. He
may be a presidential candidate.
Coolidge has appointed a new dt-
rector of the mint. Hope he makes
more money than the other one.
Perhaps while wondering about
Europe, q Denver editor was hit by
an auto in Los Angeles.
Sad news from London. King
Georges niece will marry a Scotch
man.
Jack Dempsey, the prizeboxer, is
going to Europe. While there he will
not fight the German army.
The that Dempsey's Euro
pean trip Is made to help France
collect reparations is untrue.
The ex-kaiser wants to go visiting.
He wants to visit Germany. Better
carry his own lunch along.
Another oil war is being started.
One might call 1t the stormy petrol
Texas, turkeys are said to be five
pounds above the average this year
Bet it's all feet and neck.
New York bandits robbed a po-
liceman's wife and Well bet he
| catches 1t for not working harder.
News from Paris. Men are sup
posed to wear knee trousers. Can't
do it. Supporters would show.
Bass caught at Salina, Calf,
weighed As pounds. Pity it didn't
| get away so 1t would weigh 100.
A singer was beaten by three men
in San Francisco. But they were
robbers, so it was not for singing,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
asked and AnSavered

Any leader can get the answer 10
any question by writing The Perth
Amooy Evening News Information
bureau. Frederic j. Haskin, Direc-
tor. Washington. D.. c.. This offer
apples strictly to information. The
bureau will not ATTEMPT TO a wsr
medicinal and financial troubles. II
toes not attempt to settle domestic
troubles. nor to undertake exhaus-
tive research on any subject. Writ
your question plainly and briefly.
give tull name and address and en-
close two cents in stamps fer return
postage. All replies are sent direct
to the Inquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
Dinner Menu for
Golden Rule Sunday

Everyone, everywhere, is asked by
the Near East Relief to take part
in the International Rule Dinner on
December End. On that day we
are requested to turn the regulation
hearty Sunday dinner into a meal
composed only of such foods as the
children of the Near East can get,
and to donate the difference in the
cost of the two repasts to helping
the little hungry ones.
In furtherance of this plan several
we'll known authorities on domestic
topics have contributed menus and
recipes, comprising dishes which
can be obtained by the sufferers of
the Near East.
Here is a sample menu
Lamb Stew
PLAT Graham Bread
Grapes or Raisins
Cocoa with Condensed Milk
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
qsENss
d BIBIE THOUGHT

KEEP THE WORD: - Whose
keepeth the word, in him verify is
the love of God perfected: hereby
know we that we are in him.
John 2:5.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03

While there may be a differences
between opera and comic opera all
of it sounds funny to most people.
T~hirty-one were injured in a push
ball game in Atlanta, Ga. Let's make
tax collectors play 1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
Youth Could Settle
The European Middle

~ H1NNVTNNIN AFTETNNNFTC
IF the men in control of affairs
in this country and abroad were I'M
der forty instead of over sixty the
world would not be in its present
condition DIR. NJ. Carey Thomas,
president emeritus of Bryn Mawr
College. To which she should add,
hal a conference of young men
would do more in a week to get
nrope out of its mess than the ira
ditional conferences of cranky old
men can do in a year. Youth may
make more mistakes than old age.
But it at least is able and willing to
admit mistakes and change it's mind.
Old age, set in its ways, can rarely
compromise.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
As 1t Appears
Train Load Of
Money to Buy Sausage

MOHcy 10 I3Uy SAuSnSe
A banker with a sense of humor
figures that it'd take forty freight
cars to hani enough 1000-mark notes
to pay for a pound of sausage in
Germany. That's enough to make
Observation-Disclosures turn ever in
his grave. 1t Couldn't happen to
the dollar" of course, but any Ger
man would bet 1000 10 l same way
on the mark as recently as 1913.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
Gnrhage on long peach

Since the storm two weeks ago
Long Beach fro none end to n
other has had it's strand covered with
refuse from New York garbage
scows. Much of this stuff came in
the inlet. The beach from Seaside
Park. both north and south, got its
share. Fruits an vegetables, in all
paper refuse wood from building op-
erations, made up the bulk of the
deposit. But New York City officials
continue to maintain hat their gar.
bage does not reach the new Jer-
sey shore.-Toms River Courier.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
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latfen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03

Communication
The Evening News Is always glad to re-
celve communications from its readers but
letters Intended for publication must be
~reasonabie In length and must be signed
by the name and address OF the writer. II
requested the name will not be published
unless peesonallt es are INDUCED in.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03

Mr.. Gallagher of Seattle is adj
vertising for his missing young wife.
Let 'er go, Gallagher.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03

Sacramento (Calif.) bridegroom
asks divorce because she won't kiss
him, but maybe he has a mustache.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03

Bass caught at Salina, Calf,
weighed As pounds. Pity it didn't
get away so 1t would weigh 100.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03

A singer was beaten by three men
in San Francisco. But they were
robbers, so it was not for singing,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03

News from Paris. Men are sup
posed to wear knee trousers. Can't
do it. Supporters would show.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03
Dec.
Sd
Amboy's Largest Bank

DEPOSITS MADE IN OUR SPECIAL
DEPARTMENT ON OR BEFORE DECEM.
Der 3RD. WILL DRAW INTEREST FROM
1ST, AT
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03

oil. alcohol and water guaranteed to
cure any and every disease that
a~fflicts humanity.
One exploiter of the easily duped
claimed that the Lord instructed
him lust how to compound ms
formula. He asserted that not only
would it cure cancer, tuberculosis
curvature of the spine, n other
| dreadful Affections, but that IN ao,
dition II would grow new eyes ano
restore sight to the blind. Over
s2OO. 1000 q year was added to MS
| hank account through the sale oil
This stuff before the post office de-
nartment put an end to his actlVl-
ties.
Tin in Maine a veterinary surgeon
,dvertised beautiful Angora cats O.
| any color. Upon receipt or oraer
he would dye ordinary long halfeC
hI,shv-taiIed Maine coo cats to cor
respond to the color desired. ~
| also sold guinea fowls as peacocks
II nersons not eligible to join the
reo,,Iar Masonic fraternity were
veTv DESTROYS of acquiring an lllu'
sory status in that organization, they
were offered every opportunity by
an individual in a western city. q
new brand of Masonry was invented
and degrees were offered for SAFE
There was an immediate response u
! this appeal to the vanity OF man, buI
| Uncle Sam investigated n put al
end to the scheme.
Not to be outdone in any respect
another oun man with a Catholi'
name. but who said that in fact ht
was not connected with hat church
picked out Catholic priests as nj
Victims in a stock selling game.
A man named Harris adopted tht
name "Frederick L. Haskins' 81
that people who did not notice th'
difference in spelling would believ'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03

Grapes or Raisins
Cocoa with Condensed Milk
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03

New York bandits robbed a po-
liceman's wife and Well bet he
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-03

The political pot is boiling. The
thing is a regular volcano, throwing
off steam and mud.
Imperial Valley press., 1923-02-13

IN Ia. ilIcl al BANK OF FL
! Ccniro, Calf, as of January /, 1928,
McC Clurc,'C. A., Mcloland, Calf,
alive or dead (unknowm $1,000
Nash, j. p, Thermal, Calf,
alive or dead (unknowm $315. 10
/, F. j. Gianola, the .undcrsign-
ed cashier of the First National
Bank, located at FL Centre, Calf,
do solcmnly swear that the above is
full true and correct list of UNI
claimed deposits of said bank as
of January l, 1923, of depositors
known to be dead; or of deposi-
tors who have not made further de-
posits or withdrawn any moneys
during the preceding ten years, cx'
cepting such us are known to me to
be living:
+. j. GIANOLA,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to this Goth
day of January, 1923, before me
the undersigned, a notary public in
and for said county.
IRWIN MAUPIN,
Notary Public.
(Notarial Scal.)
Jan 80 Feb q Is 20