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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07
HOFFMAN ASKS
INVESTIGATION
South Amboy Assemblyman
Brings Catastrophe Before
Grand Jury
Assemblvman Harold G. Hoffman.

Assemblyman Harold G. Hoffman
of South Amboy, who is a member
of the grand jury. called upon that
body today for probe to ascertain
whether criminal negligence was re-
sponsible for the fire and deaths IN
the fire at South Amboy last night,
which resulted in loss of life and IN
Jury to several people.
In announcing that he would seek
a grand jury probe of the occur
renee, Mr.. Hoffman issued the fol-
lowing statement;
south Amboy must have some re-
lief from the dangers to which ITS
residents have been continually sub
iected since the outbreak of the
war. Last nights disaster, coming in
the wake of the Morgan explosion
that threatened the very existence OF
the city, is enough to make the peo-
pie of this city feel that their homes
and their lives are continually en-
dangered. The unfortunate happen
ing of last night, with its terrible
toll in lives and property damage,
must never be repeated. 1t is COM
monty reported that loose powder
was carelessly strewn about the rail-
road tracks, and that little or no
CONTINUED on Page p
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07
BARGE And Freight CARS LOADED With
SM0KELESS POWDER BURN; Three DEAD
Government Probe Is
Requested By Ceran

pie of Middlesex county and 1t is
my purpose to present to the Sec
retary of war strong recommenda-
ton for the abandonment of all
storage places for explosives in this
district.
In order to determine and fx
the responsibility for the explosion
last night l have had the co-opera-
tion of the Department of Justice.
From the facts ascertained from Of
ficials of the Pennsylvania railroad
and others find that the Atlas
Powder Company were the owners
of the smokeless powder which had
been shipped from Charleston, S. c.,
to their plant at Lake Hopatcong.
N. ]. The powder was purchased
from the government and was to be
reclaimed so that a portion of its
component parts might be used in
the manufacture of artificial leather.
The ordnance department of the
government had described the pow
der as condemned and useless
smokeless powder.
There was at the time of the ex-
plosion about $500 cases of powder
on the barge, Charles McLinvane,
hailing from New York, while 32,400
CdSCS ldh DCCA 1OdONd III IVA OdA-9
and shipped out from the docks.
Five cars which had been loaded
during the day were nearby the dock
and three OF these were pulled out
over the trestle on the railroad
which passes over the main high
way.
From an examination of the
charred wreckage it was observed
that the snnokeless powder was ship
ped and packed in old shell cases
adding to the hazard which would
naturally accompany the shipment
of dangerous explosives. It is my
information that the Atlas Powder
Company. through their personal
representatives. were supervising the
ns-shipment of the smokeless
powder from the barge to the
freight cars.
/ "At this time I cannot say just
how far the responsibility for the
holocaust rests with the war depart
ment. However, / intend to see TO
il that some requirements calling for
a strict supervision OF the transpor-
tation of explosives be imposed ana
carried out It is either the duty or
the Interstate Commerce Commls-
sion or the war department to take
Immediate steps to prevent a posi-
BILE repetition of the disaster whlcn
occurred last night
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07

Congressman Elmer II. Geran in q
statement today said that he had
communicated with Brigadier Cen
eral Williams, chief of ordnance.
War Department, Washington, ask
ing for an explanation as to why the
so-called useless and condemned
smokeless powder" had been shipped
in such a careless manner and with
out regard for public safety.
After a careful and thorough in
vestigation of the fiare-up and fire
Congressman Geran sent the follow
ing message to General Williams:
Sept. Z, 1928.
: Brigadier General Williams,
"Chief, Ordnance, War Dept,
Washington, ID. c.
Salvage condemned smokeless
powder consigned to Atlas Powder
Company, Lake Hopatcong, from
Atlas Powder Company, Charleston,
S. c., exploded at South Amboy coal
docks of Pennsylvania railroad caus-
ing great damage and loss of life.
Request that you assign a board of
Army officers to make complete in
vestigation in order that it may be
determined who is responsible and if
IneTe was any CIlinlHdl HeS liSSuSS.
1t appears from information that
two more barges are in transit to
this point in thickly populated dis
trict and there may be a repetition
of this catastrophe. Please advise
me if the Ordnance Department
have supervised this shipment mas
much as loss of life appears to have
been largely due to gross careless
ness and negligence. The loss of life
occurred on a main highway and not
on railroad property. The explosives
were described as being useless
smokeless powder to be used in the
manufacture of artificial leather.
What requirements are set up by the
Ordance Department as to shipment
of explosives in such instance? Wire
me all information available at once
ELMER H. GERAN,
Member of Congress,
I'D District New Jersey
'It seems to me-" said Mr.. &C.
ran, ''that the time has arrived
when some step should be taken tc
protect Perth Amboy and vicinity
from further loss of life and prop
erty from explosives. l have it on
authoritative information that there
is stored at the Raritan Arsenal
thousands of tons of high explosives
which constantly endanger the peo-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07
BRING CLIMAX
IN COAL STRIKE
Mine Leaders and Mine
Workers Will Meet this
Afternoon for Conference
ARE IN PARTIAL I ACCORD
Operators Meet Governor
Pinchot'S Program for Set
tIement- May Get Together

HARRISBURG, Pa. Sept. Z (By
The Associated Press) ):-Governo
Pinchot's attempt to end the suspen-
sion of anthracite mining was today
headed toward a climax. Mine lead
ers of the mine workers were sched-
uled to meet at P. M. to decide
whether a full acceptance of his set
tlement terms could be given. For
the mine operators a practically
complete acceptance of the COVER
nor's peace proposals had been guar
anteed, and the governor was ex-
pected to have the unions decision
this afternoon.
Two days of bargaining between
the committee of nine operators and
the group of union officials. in which
Governor Plnchot acted both as
mediator and transmitter of views
resulted last night in the framing Of
partial agreement.
The operators group, which in.
cluded S. ID. Warriner as chairman
and A. B. Jessup. w. ]. Richards
and William Inglis, agreed in behalf
of the employers to grant 10 per
cent. increase to all anthracite work
ers, to establish the full eight-hour
| day, to recognize the union, and to
concede the principle of collective
| bargaining. the four things which
the governor asked. They further
agreed to interpretations of what
collective bargaining and union rec
! ognition would mean and the inter-
pretations in part corresponded with
the understanding that the union Of
| ficials held of the same terms.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07
LEAGUE ACTION
IS POSTPONED
Council of League of Nations
F. Wants Light on ltalio-
Greek Affair

GENEVA, Sept. 4: (By The AS
sociated Press)-The council of the
League of Nations decided to hold
no meeting today. 1t was also agreed
that the scheduled session of the
assembly should be postponed, the
controlling reason being a desire to
avoid dangerous discussions at a
plonary meeting of the delegates
until the council has seen some light
as to its duty in the Greco-ItaliaE
negotiations and is able to maxi
some report to the assembly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07
THOSE KILLED we're In
AUTOMOBILES ON MAIN
ROAD BENEATH TRACKS

IRE Started on Barge and Spread RapdIy-Powder Being
Shipped from Charleston S. Co. to Lake Hopatcong BY
the Atlas Powder Company to be Made Into Artificial
Leather-CarS Near Burning Barge Hauled Away and
Left on Bridge Over State Highway-Trafc Heavy Due
to Blaze and Thousands Standing Near-0ne Car Burn
ing When Two Others Suddenly BuIged and Spread
Havoc in All Directions Barges lowed Out Into
Bay-Cause of Fire UnknoWn-Loss Estimated at Near
NS1,00O O0O-HoSpitaIS Filled With Injured.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07
Ambassadors Await Word from Italy

PARIS, Sept. (By The Associat-
ed Press) The Inter-Allied Council
of Ambassadors after a lengthy ses-
sion this morning adjourned until
800 p. M. to await definite word
whether Italy is prepared to accept
the mediation of the council in the
present Greco-Italian dispute. All
further discussions. it was said, are
contingent upon IAly's reply.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07
League Must Be UnheId

FALLODEN, England, Sept. t.
(By The Associated Press)-'If the
League of Nations is not used in a
crisis, such as the present Greco
Italian one, then It would have to
be dissolved and Europe would be
faced with the old state of things
that existed before the World War
with competition in ornaments and
preparations Sfor a new war, ana in
the long run n general war far
worse than the last Viscount Grey
of Falloden asserted in an address
here today.
I'm the League Of Nations" he
said, 1--WE have an instrument by
which we can reach settlement pre-
ferable to war. The real interest and
securities of ourselves depends upon
the leagues policy being upheld and
in that alone is to be found the pros
pect. of future peace and security.
II trust there is enough public
opinion to uphold the league policy"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07
steamer President Grant Safe

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7:-The San
Francisco Office of the Shipping
Board reported to the board today
that the steamer President Grant,
reported burned at Manila, is safe
in Manila harbor."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07

Boys wanted during Jewish
holidays to sell papers at news
stands; good pay. Apply at once
to Evening News or to any Jewz
ish Newsdealer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07

EvERSON--Mrs, Sophia; SO years old,
died at her home, 224 Catherine Street,
South Amboy, Wednesday, September 9TH.
Funeral services will be held from her
late residence, Saturday, Sept. sth at
P. NJ. Interment in Christ Church ceme-
terry, South Amboy. 27sS3-s-I-1t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07
oRTTUARV NOTICE

OsTRANDER-At hA residence Sc
warren, N J., Friday morning, September
7th, 1928, Martha Isabel Egleston. beloved
wife of Francis A. Ostrander. Notice of
funeral hereafter 2TS4O-S-f-lt'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07

Hudson Coaches give more value per
dollar than any other car built. Let US
show you Sections. is Smith Street.
27sS2-s-7-1t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07
PIANO INSTRUCTION

Piano instruction by Miss Vera
stetkewicz, pupil of Ethel Legin-
ska. Studio 6s9 Elizabeth ST.,
Perth Amboy, N. j.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07

Why buy other cars when you can buy
with less money. fast going; easy riding
Essex coach. Positively not one year
car. Let us show you. Sexton's Phone
1s1. 27s32-s-7-1t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07

Mr.. Harris Epstein at 1876 New Bruins
wick Avenue has sold his grocery business.
Creditors will present bills for payment
at once.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07

New FORD Coupe, $5ss.Oo delivered
Greatest value ever. See 1t. Dorsey Mo-
tors, Inc, open evenings 27sS4-s-7-lt'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07

FORD New Models; many improve
ments: no increase in price at Dorsey
Motors, Inc. open evenings 27sS4-9-7-lts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07
nIrIrARv NnrInE

Removal Notice-Wurgler Battery Ser
vice now located at 154 New Brunswick
Avenue. 21bbb-S-S1-tf -tf'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07

we have a plan SO that you may Sa 9%n
ssxton's. 15 Smith st. 27ss2-s-7-lt'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07

o., far the snappiest rig on tires, the
rrssex otfefs exceptional value. $1l4b +. ..
sexton's 15 Smith Street.
a7s22-a .7-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07

pa,,aval Notice-wurgler Battery Ser
vfcs now located at 154 New Brunswiek x
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07

1924 chevrolet reduced in price: Sedan
,sas on. Jefferson Motors, Inc. Phone 10.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07

FORD New Moasis; many improve
Motors. Inc, open evenings. 27sS4-s-7-1t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07
NOTICE
The Carteret buses

The Carteret Buses
Are now using the new Amboy
Avenue Road making the trip in
As minutes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07

Chevrolet Touring Car 1924 Model, s495
Utility Coupe. $64o. Jefferson Motors. Inc
Phone is.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07

New FORD Coupe, s5ssoo delivered
Greatest value ever See it. Dorsey Mo-
tors, Inc, open evenings. 27s34-9-7-1t"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-09-07

'l" (Continued on page 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1923-04-10
RARTLETT ed.

eo0i California Ave. West 1888
tHflck office ~ Raymond ~
WHY LIVE IN AN APARTMENT
when you can buy this lovely little
home Of rooms and sleeping
porch. q few hundred feet from cat
lins7 Wonderful ioii lawn. beF-
rlcn, etc neiGhhorhoaa the hsat
$500 5000 CASH
We can alao sell you the so-foot adj
Joining lot which ~ highly iui-
proved with lawn, herrlea fruit
trees. garden. all planted. etc. ~
you miss seeing ihts you lose the
opportunity Of llfetius We are
exclusive agents FOR this property.
and will show b. appointment only
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Seattle Want AID Buyers Keep Touch With Why?
szrxERAL NOTICES

a. shs family residence.
isth nse W April A iel1
al .xACSis. aEed 60 AeafA be-
ISL shsnd N Mite inEa Wager
efsa 49, ID wilbur Margaret
~ ~ o-icr ~ SNithoid
rriss <.rxiass viii ~ held AZ
ftts..e.ss. "A fiannsy ~ stson cpm-
, = ,u.s,inesdsy aftrrnnon az !
n, lends are invited 20 attend
- $3.50 Al Mount Pleasant ccme'
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6s FOR SALE--FARM
LANDS
ToDAYs BEST BUi

&0AtAt > BEri BLL
a REAL Farm
~ y acres good. rich soil, in
the famous StillaEuamirh
valley. near Arlington: on
main highway. all rural con-
xenlcnces. 5-room house.
large new barn. chicken
house root house. milk house
and wood shed; gravity
water system. riped from
live spring on property TO
buildings. 30 fine bearing
fruit trees: berries: farm
tools and live stock. milch
cows. good horse. 80 or
more chickens and turkeys:
fine trout stream on prop
erty: all household furniture.
including a new Monarch
range and phonogrnph. A
going place. ready 10 step
right IN and have an income
from the frat day. Price for
all. $1,000; terms.
H Il. NELSON
as7 Seahoard Bldg. Seattle.
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LEGAL NOTICES


Az
.nsRFSs HOTEL, an and Marion
49, ~. given that the UNDER
80. r,ceiVrd viii receive
.s.s..t ss Ma accompanied by certi,
~ <<..rk far leu per cent tioytl
"a for the purchase 90 the fur.
.slnxs failures and eood Nill OF
z. ti.lrff, CONGRESS. a Fisrepm
mith tile lobby. located al
sr.h ana Marion e., seattle, al
-, ssrsa before is o'cleck noon
- wsdnesdsy. April is. isaa Al
sfsiccN les-ie Railway Tx
,.rre Baliding. seattle Washlng-
nixht 10 reject all bids re-.
s,i Lease for building must
attained ~ purchaser from
~ q A. owner, At ftIs per
%..sh for 5.yrar term. hy reSp0n-
80 rsrtlfs Hatel now running
!, s-,rficaily fuii capacity.
" ROBERT GRASS Receiver,
-. ttyk
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PERSONAL

..,sss.gS-TVFRY OH 10 KNOW,
t.tfh. i hanith aches and
AW siisa rheumatism. rcuritiA
80 40 diabetss, drepsY and
-. stomach an right. kidneys
is.s ~ right al over. Con-
- and booklet free. Price
20 a IS each enc month ttes,
10 - neal. y. n Ntnana. tel
n-ssan hank BIDS
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: FURNISHED APIS.
AND FLATS

~; jisb,s, -hgOM ArARTMENTs,
~, near Wtstlako.
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Only $500 Cash
FAf.fFfiu MA ftffasft Dstl
Warren Realty Co.

REALTulgS
asnI Eastake Ave. Al 'fu'' bridge
prEN EVENING" Capitol 1855.
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LOST AND FOUND
! FEMALE HELP WANTED

I FEMALE HELP WANTED
ri YOURSELF ON OUR PAYROLL.
-Qsfr $4,000 week neg being
VA Is horne WORKERS No exper-
Ascs necessary Ne eaneezsing.
1Ark in privacy % your own
ksR Write for fun particulars
~ record Of other workers, Auto
ksisssr Co. Dept C-e3o. Geneaes
Il Buffalo. y. Y,
HNsTfTCHiSG. s.. Ga F.itei Bdg..
&prd and Pike. over BaTtslfs.
Ely0 TUNING - JOHN sTRoM.
Nxn 1890
6STiNE PTKNo PLAYING
aazft sos Pine st
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FOR SALE-ACREAGE ,
EOuE UTAf. TtITyq

SOME REAL BUYS
u ACRES, with big creek, house,
new chicken house. brooder house,
feed house; fi.z50. any easy terms.
i0.AcHiE tracts near new Pacific
highway 10 Tacoma; $1,000: easy
terms
10 ACRES. ? miles west OF Auburn.
on highway. $3.50: any terms.
Spring, and cedar for fencing.
u ACRE. close In S-room house:
well. creek: spring; stable: chick
en- house, $3.50. terms. New and
clean.
ACRES level land. near sawmiiis
and work. 1900; terms ;z5 cash.
GOING 3-here chicken ranch; Broom
house; we'll: new zt860 unit. mod.
cfn; some fruit. good soils ready
market al your door; 1880. small
cash payment. balance 10 suit.
THE DOUGLAS co.
siS Lenry Bldg. Main $3.50.
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MUSICAL
INSTRUMENTS

TO THE PIANO PURCHASER
i.id n ever occur 70 sou that
there r. rfeat saVlne In re-
duelrg the selling cost Of
piano. Il is axiSmatic that
hlkh rents, an army % solicit
nfH elegantly furnished and
EQUIPPED stores expensive
rugs, paintings and drcnfa.
tons All cost money and muat
be added Ia the price az the
instrument. our policy. there.
fore - 70 eliminate such un-
necessary expenditures aud
give the purchaser the benefit
OF reductions resuitinE from
such = policy. Call al our
'waresoems az 1919 Third ave
ana let W. demonstrate that
We do give You the advantage
IN decreasing the selling cost
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ron A YOUNG COUPLE

Looking forward 10 the future. We
offer a WONDERFUL VIEW c0r-
ner lot. improved with a.fins little
house, large living room. closet
bed, roomy kitchen with nice
breakfast nook. bath with full
plumbing. Plenty ~ room 10 build
another home on this same prop.
efiy. Especially priced AZ
BARTLETT CO.
sgoi California Ave West 1853.
tbrick office al Raymond ST.
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> I . p Must be sold: owner m6v-
ms % California. Good
modern t-rouul cottage
with Ehfages all IN fine
condition. lot a0Kt2a. 10
aliryi located Evanston
ave. Fremont district.
cosi owner fa.b00 year
ago. Offering fof 1880 10
close out, some tffmh II
necessary
LihTlfS--Aif rooms, hath and base
ment with furnace. ali in
fine condition. furnace
being new Must be sold.
hence price OF t25sD.
terms On Sind ave.
north ~ Madison at.
where fine. new district IL
opsning up.
l. y q X - Tw0-HtprY duplex resi-
dence ~ rooms each and
bath; live IN one. rent the
other central location.
3th and Denny way. only
$500. good terms.
ROBERT a. THipPLR. REALToR.
ts-htory !. G. Smith building,
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1arl.,r FURNfsHED 4-RooM
ysfsI,v mouse, one block from uni
sats,, food lawn; phone and
ESi,,po..: sllI,lsi.d. ssiQ 18th NJ u.
yoa. ~, IkANsFER WILL MOVE
vi s'actlon guaranteed. East
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BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES

WE WANT TO ESTABLISH AN
agency In every city In the state
TO sell Pipe and Pipeless furnaces,
An initial Investment OF 5000 is all
that's required to get Into a pay
Ing business FOE yourself.
We teach YOU the business FREQ. Big
possibilities for live awake agents.
We help you TO finance thru one OF
the largest Eastern furnace manu-
facturers.
Only men who are honest and will
deal square with the public, need
apply.
NIiMANN THE FURNACE EXPERT
Clio PINE ST. SEATTLE.
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BUSINESS
OPPORTUNITIES
1873 REAL ESTATE LOANS

PRIVATE MONEY IN LARGE OR
small amounts. on improved prop
trty. Contracts bought. 50z Pioneer
Bldg. Opp. Totem Pole.
Vaca.ssSfS,f loans ANA krr.T@ MD
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1872 FOR SALE-REAL
ESTATE

QUICK sALE nY OWNER
Near Woodland Park. Nies. Groom
house fun Easement bath. cnbi-
net kitchen. and linolsum os floor
good range laundry Htovei and
garage iotas some good fruit
trees Price. $1,000. some cash
balance tgS month ssff srd ave
n. w. Take 9Th ave. car
81 FOR SALE-VACANT
LOTS
RESIDENCE LOT, stRia3s uNoB,
stfuettd view Lake Wash, y. 1851
65 FOR SALE-WEST
SETTLE
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Z statesmen WANTED

~ HAVE OPENINGS ron Z
a a.AL LIVE statesmen WITH
H "a WHO ARE DEgfROug
I ~, PERMANENT CONNECTION
M E1yvss IAN GIVE GOOD REFER
~ sErLRfTIEs BLDG,
SEATTLE. WASH
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= FOR RENT-HoUSES

' N y, COTTAGE THATTS NEAT
Alan; bath; basement. 2i24
tnyna Rent 1890. Edward
. III, = 1904 White Bldg. Elliott
The Washington times., 1923-02-13
z MISSING GIRLS
AND ) BOYS
SOUGHT
Police Are Informed Party Can
Be Identified by Brand
New Auto.

Two hatless and bobbed-haired
girls who are believed to be in
company with three young boys
and a brand-new flivver are being
sought by the police today.
Grace Stevens, fourteen years,
one of the girls who 10 described
as large for age" has been miss.
ing from her home in Alexandria,
Va, since Saturday while Ella
Purdy, fifteen years, her companion,
disappeared from her home at 932
Fourth street, northeast.
Grace is further described as
having blue eyes. loose blue coat,
red sweater, black suede slippers
and black stockings.
Ella, who, the police are told, is
small for her age" has brown
eyes, heavy eyebrows, short black
plush coat with leather belt, pleated
skirt, red sweater, black patent
leather sandals.
According to the police the au-
tomobile in which the Quintette Ia
riding is the property Of Carroll
Pinkham.
The Washington times., 1923-02-13
RIGHT TO
GARN|SHEE
CLERKS
iome U. S. Employees Hiding
Behind Uncle Sam, Says
Credit Expert.

Some Government clerks are hid
ing behind the cloak of Uncle Sam"
for the sole purpose of cheating the
business man."
This was the pith of an argument
made by Solomon Berkon, credit ex-
pert from Kansas City before MEM
berS of the Association of Retail
Credit Men of Washington last night
in which he urged that the immunity
of Government clerks to salary
garnishment be lifted.
Berkon predicted the District as.
sOciation's appeal against the garni.
shee law would be supported by the
national association, and that the
appeal would be made to Congress
following the national convention in
June at Milwaukee, Wis.
1.-THE day Of competition in bust
ness is gone," continued Berkon.
To-day successful business is a re-
suit OF cooperation among the bust
ness men. Circulate among your
selves information concerning per-
sons who do not appreciate extended
credit; by doing this you will save
yourselves thousands of dollars every
year."
The Washington times., 1923-02-13
STUDENT SHOT IN DUEL
EXPECTED TO DIE

LEXINGTON, KY, Feb. 13.-War-
rem P. Middleton, student at the Uni
versity of Kentucky, is thought to
be dying at the Good Samaritan Hos
pital here today of bullet wounds
received late Saturday night in a
revolver duel in which Joseph N.
Self, night Waterman on the Uni
versity campus, was killed.
According to the most lucid ver-
sion Of the affair, Middleton, whose
home is In Paducah, was resisting
the night wacthman's efforts to ar
rest him and Miss Clover Coleman,
q girl student Of the university and
also from Paducah, who was sitting
with him in an automobile on the
campus.