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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05

agree that Craig got just what was
coming to him. In fact, it would
appear as If he deliberately invited
it and gloried in his defiance.
But while there is no sympathy for
Craig in the case in question, the
matter brings to public attention the
methods by which a person accuses
of contempt of court is tried. Uncer
the present system any judge may
become at one and the same time
accuser, judge, jury and executioner.
1t is true that an appeal may be
taken, but even that is merely to
refer the case to other judges more
or less closely associated with the
Judge who makes the charge. After
all, judges are human the same as
everyone else. They are all bou II
to look at matters Of this kind In
much the same light. Without any
check whatever on their authority
in such cases an INSCRIPTIONS judge
can transform the judicial bench
into a despot's throne before which
all knees must bend and concerning
whose occupant none dare to speak
except In words of praise and lauda-
ton"
While the dignity of the court
must be upheld, and people must
give 1t the respect it is entitled to,
such exclusive powers as judges now
have are contrary to American prin-
ciples and democratic ideals. It is
only fair that anyone adjudged in
contempt of court should be tried
by a jury of his peers with some
other judge than the one making
the charge presiding. If the Craig
case will be the means Of bringing
about this reform it will have served
a useful purpose. Incidentally,
President Coolidge has disposed Of
the Craig matter in a most salts
factory manner.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05
FIGHT 1T OUT

1t locks as if the state Of Wis
consin was trying to run the coun-
try. The %!nsurgent movement in
congress is made up mainly of Wis
consin men who are followers of
Senator LaFollette. They have the
active support of several others,
principally from the northwest, with
enc from New York. Because the
Republicans and Democrats are so
closely divided this handful of men
hold the balance of power, and they
are using their strategic position for
their own interest.
These radicals do not rep
resent the sentiment Of the country.
They seem to think, however, that
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05

began slowly to heal. AS this process
went on, there appeared areas on
his hand where he could feel touch,
but could feel no pain at all, no
matter how intensely the hand was
stimulated. DR.. Head concluded,
therefore, that there must be special
pain fibres in the general nerve
trunk which had been cut. The
touch ibres, from the parts of the
hand referred to, healed first, thus
carrying Their messages of touch to
the brain. But until the pain fibres
healed, no pain whatever could be
felt.
Another Englishman, DIR. Sher-
rington, completed the tracing of
pain messages from skin to brain.
He experimental upon animals,
sending electric currents over the
nerves inside the spinal column. AS
a result, Sherrington discovered that
whenever any nerve was stimulated
too intensely, the excess nerve cur
rent was drained off into a sort of
safety-valve nerve, or pain fibre.
Thus we may feel touch n pain
at the same time, from the same
cause. But when these pain fbres
reach the spine, they are all COM
Dlleu INTO IL SOEL u pam COiuAlt,
where all the over-tense nerve cur
rents, or impulses from all over the
body, can travel without burning out
the rest of the nervous system. Thus
has nature provided a special tele-
phone line, as it were. between the
outside of the body and the brain,
made of extra heavy wire to carry
emergency messages.
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We begin to feel pain, probably,
before we are born. Certainly with
a few hours after birth the baby
stomach beings to squeeze together
causing "hunger pangs.' Immedi-
ately all else is forgotten. The baby
cries and howls until he gets his
food, and his internal pain is thus
stopped.
Similarly, with grown-ups. a good,
sharp hunger pang will take prece-
dence of all else. The words of a
friend gain scant attention, once the
hunger pangs begin. And, in light
of the discoveries of Head and Sher-
rington, we know why this must be
so. The pain messages have a spe-
cially built trunk-line to the brain
SO that they can always take prece'
dence over all other sensations. A
pain always means that the body Is
being injured, and nature has de-
/, vised the clever plan above described
to force us to pay immediate atten-
ton to the spot threatened.
If 1t were not for this emergency
! pain signal, a baby's hand, for in
! stance. might be burned off before
!, the infant withdrew it from the fire
! in cases of paralysis this sometimes
7 happens. Instances have zen known
! in train wrecks, where injury to thu
spine destroyed the pain connection
> to feet and legs. AS a result thu
, injured person may allow his lower
1 limbs to be badly crushed by OBJ
jects lying upon them, whereas /
natures telephone system were in
4 tact, he would be forced to exer
himself and remove the dangerou
e weight.
Our bodies, in short, are SO ar
e ranged that whenever we feel pain
9 we know we must get rid of it in
o stantly, at all costs. History show
that nations whose laws and Gus
e toms have placed the highest Nvalu
on getting rid of pain have advance
: most rapidly. The quick respons
n of the United States to the call @
human suffering is, therefore, on
l. of the healthiest signs Of America
n progress.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05

@. Does an Englishman seated i,
the House of Commons have ~ on
ter h House of Lords when he in
merits a title? What salary does n,
receive? j. L. P.
A. When a Commoner inherits q
ute which make him automaticaIly
a member of the House of Lords ~.
IS Obliged to resign his seat in the
commons. A member of the House
OF commons receives a salary OF
4Vo pounds a year, while there il
no salary attached to a seat in the
House of Lords.
" Does forestr ymean the plant
e. S. -
A. Usually nature reproduces a
forest when the old trees are 20
moved and artificial planting is m
necessary. On the national forests
planting is confined almost entirely
to areas SO badly burned that natu-
raj reproduction has been prevented
IL is the forester's job So to n
the cutting that nature does the
work Of replantlng. The most i'm
portant thing is to keep fire out of
cut-over land after necessary slash
disposal is finished.
@. What is King Georges fun
name? e. W.
A His name is George Frederick
Ernest Albert Windsor.
Q. Do more immigrants come
from northern or southern Europe?
7. l..
A. The Bureau of Immigration
says that many mere come from
northern and western Europe. This
IS due only in part TO the fact that
their quotas are larger. Southern
and eastern Europe practically fill
their quotas annually, while Great
Britain in 1922 sent only f~orty-six
per cent of its quota, but in the ifs
cal year of 1928. sent ninety per
cent.
Q. Is there a prejudice against
woman preachers? v. W.
A. The viewpoint of women who
have adopted this profession may be
gained from the fact that the Inter-
national Association of Women
Preachers, meeting in Chicago. in
September, demanded equal rights
In the pulpit. Delegates represent
ing seventeen denominations voted
to form an alliance with other wo-
mems organizations to aid the wo-
man preacher in overcoming predju-
liz against her presence in the
pulpit.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05
Home HaSardS
INFECTIONS
By DIR. c. #. N. SCHRAM
Chairman, Health Service Section,
National Safety Council

Cuts, scratches and bruises are
likely to occur occasionally in any
household. Neglected, they may
cause infection, perhaps eve blood
poisoning or lockjaw which may re-
suit in death.
Small cuts and scratches may be
successfully treated at home, but II
the wound is at all serious it should
have a Doctors attention. This Is
especially true Of deep wounds, such
as nail punctures, which are hard
to sterilize with home facilities.
If you have any court plaster,
throw it away. 1t is often exposed
to dust and handled before applied
and is an ideal germ breeder. Ad-
hosive plaster should be used ONLY
to hold a dressing in place.
Likewise avoid salves and ONT
ments supposed to have marvellous
healing powers but which you do not
know are antiseptic as well.
Iodine is perhaps one of the safest
and most efficient disinfectants OBJ
tainable. Care, however, must be
taken in its use. 1t is poisonous
when taken internally and becomes
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05
Health Talks
Glands

oldIlN
So much has been written concern
ing the use, abuse and transplanta-
ton of glands and other parts and
tissues of the body, that a word
concerning this may be of interest.
How much truth there is in the re-
juVenation of life by these operations
is doubtful. Furthermore, in spite
of the statements and assurances of
the enthusiasts, we must state the
degree of efficiency in any glandular
activity, where an attempt has been
made at t~ransplantion, is in most
cases of very doubtful fulfillment.
When nature does not need an
organ in the human body. it shrinks
up or atrophies. 1t is put out of
commission, so to speak. Any organs
or glands that are tr~ansplanted from
one person to another or from one
part of the same person to another
will meet the same fate.
The fact that there is a
stimulation from this foreign gland
or tissue transplant, is practically
nothing new. Many substances when
placed in the body cause a certain
reaction on glands and secretions of
different parts. But within a COM
paratiyely short time the transplant
Is absorbed and only the psychologist
cal effect remains.
The cretinous child may be greatly
benefited and ven restored 10 men
tai and physical normally by feeding
1t the extract of thyroid glands. The
adrenal glands also have been pro-
ven to have a decided influence on
vsrious organs and muscles. But do
not let any takers or fiaring "ads''
induee o to believe, for there is
absolutely no available proof, that
any transportation of glands will
aid yon in finding the fountain of
youth.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05

stronger by evaporation. Consequent
ly, iodine which is kept for several
months in a loosely corked bottle
may cause a painful burn.
Remember that any break in the
skin may be sufficient to start an in
lection. The wound may bleed very
little or not at all, but it is danger
Gus nevertheless. In fact, bleeding
helps to cleanse the wound and
lessons the chances of infection. 1t
is less likely to be neglected than
the so-called Slight" scratch.
When a dressing is required,
sterile gauze is best and it should
not be touched by the hands before
applying. A dirty bandage is as bad
or worse than non at all.
There is no such a thing as a
slight injury, so keep the iodine
handy and use it at once for every
scratch. But don't keep the bottle
too handy for the children.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05
As 1t Appears
Teach Children
Ennn Cor Wrnns

~
To Care for Trees
Trees have been set out in front II
at least one school house N the city,
and it is a decided Improvement.
The appearance before was bare and
barren. 1t is to be hoped that the
school authorities will impress upon
the children the value of those trees
and will teach the youngsters to
protect them in every way so that
they may grow and furnish shade
for the coming generations. Trees
set out in Perth Amboy iced a great
deal of attention, especially when
they are young. let me children
water them, cultivate them, and
care for them; let them have i'm
pressed upon their young minds that
a treeless city would be a desolate
place indeed, and that the world
would be uninhabitable without
trees. BY the time the boys and
girls now attending the grade schools
become men and women the matter
of forestry will be one of vital i'm
portance, in fact it is already. 1t IS
time now to teach the children on
s~ervation, and there is no better way
than to begin with the trees that
have been set out in front of tn
school house.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05
OTHERS IN PORT SURVEY

No one can question the wisdom
of the Board of Aldermen in invit-
ing South Amboy, Woodbridge End
New Brunswick to join with Perth
Amboy In having a comprehensive
survey of the port made. [. stands
TO reason that anything that benefits
the Raritan river will benefit New
Brunswick, as a deeper channel here
is necessary to secure a deeper chan
mel leading up to the county seat.
New Brunswick, however, is not par
ticularly interested in the develop
ment of Perth Amboy's water fcons
on'y in so far as such development
will influence the federal govern
ment in improving the whole Rar-
itan river. As a real port sGrvey
would include the river development.
however, New Brunswick could we'll
offord to contribute something to-
ward the expenses of such survey.
As for South Amboy and Wood
bridge, they are just as much con-
cerned as is Perth Amboy, for any
comprehensive survey of this port
must necessarily include the south
shore of the bay along with the
north shore, and as Woodbridge
township joins Perth Amboy to the
north on Staten Island sound and also
to the west along the Raritan river,
no survey would be complete with
ont including the Woodbridge water
front as we'll as the waterfront of
| Perth Amboy. In fact, some of the
best undeveloped waterfront land
within what is nominally the port
OF Perth Amboy lies in Woodbridge
township. Both South Amboy and
Woodbridge, therefore, have as much
TO gain as Perth Amboy If a COM
prehensive survey of the port is pro-
posed.
The fact remains, however, that
Perth Amboy cannot afford to lag
behind even though South Amboy
and Woodbridge do not care to move
forward. A port plan is essential
to the future growth and prosperity
OF this city, and it must be made
without further delay. In fact, the
~thirty-foot channel up the river to
a point 400 feet above the railroad
bridge depends on some favorable
action by the city in the matter oil
waterfront development. South
Amboy and Woodbridge ought to be
willing to go along with Perth Am
boy, but If they refuse, then Perth
Amboy must go alone.
The aldermen are right in giving
the other municipalities directly con
cerned an opportunity to share IL
the work, but too much time can
not be lost waiting for them to act
The help that Perth Amboy is prom
ised from the federal government
more than out-weighs what tinan'
cial assistance South Amboy ano
Woodbridge may give. BY all means
give South Amboy and Woodbridge
q chance to come in WITH us, bui
unless they act promptly, Perth Am
boy should proceed = before the
chances of the t~hirty-foot ohanne.
are lost.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05
by All Means
Clean I'D the City

Chief Tonnesen is deserving of all
the assistance the Board of Alder
men can give him in his effort TO
clean up the city. That there is
need for such a crusade Is evident.
The place is gaining an u~nfayorable
reputation as being a wide open
town. Perth Amboy cannot afford
this. If $1,000 will do the trick it
will be money well spent. At least
it is worthy of a trial. The chief
knows how to do the work If giNea
the proper backing. 1t appeacs to
be up to the aldermen to say
whether the campaign shall be car
ried on or not.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05
Why Women
Shonld Have Advantage

The average man is two-fifths
stronger than the average woman,
and his powers of resistance are
equally superior. This is shown by
two delicate machines, the dynamo
meter and %ergograph, in experiments
by the medical scientists-Hope,
Hanna and Stallybrass. In fairness
women should have compensating
advantages in all laws. She asks only
equality. But she is entitled to more
than equality. Strength rules. so
woman in past centuries has had a
raw deal. She is gradually getting
justice, now that politicians want
her votes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05
Banquet for
Their Late Enemy

Vorbeck was head OF the German
army in eastern Africa during the
war. Now he's invited to be an
honor guest at the banquet to be
given by the English soldiers who
fought against him. They vote him a
good sport n brave opponent. He
reciprocates. While we like to see
the ak buried, this incident is not
without its regrettable side, for any
thing that makes war seem a sport
ing proposition, instead of a social
crime, helps keep the war spirit
alive.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05

ToDAY,s BIBLE THOUGHT

BETTER THAN SILVER AND
GOLD:-Godliness with contentment
is great gain. For we brought moth
ing into this world, and it is certain
we can carry nothing out. And hav-
ing food and rainment, let us there
with be CONTENT Timothy, &c,
z &
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05
Drunken Aviator
Arrested After Crash

In Texas an airplane crashes into
an oak tree in u residential district.
A woman passenger leaps out and
runs for cover, The man in the plane
is arr ested charged with operating
a flying machine while intoxicated
This probably never happened be-
fore in the worlds history. In twenty
years it may be as common as the
arrest of a drunken auto driver in
1q92
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05
Pert Paragraphs

President has a tough job. The
people are his landlords and he has
to argue with them so much
Every candidate has two reliable
supporters, but both of them are
holding up his socks.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05

Could we elect Mr.. S. Bonus presi-
gent n Mr.. L. Taxes vice presi-
dent?
-
Bryan might not get elected presl-
dent but seeing him run would look
like the good old days.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-12-05
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The Washington times., 1923-02-27
CONVICT TRIO BRAVES
ICE TO GAIN FREEDOM

NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-Braving
the Ice floes in the East river In
skiff without oars, three convicrs,
all TRUSTEES. are being hunted by
police after escaping from the peni-
tertiary on Welfare Island last
night. The skiff was found aban-
doned at a waterfront park in
Long Island City.
Believed to have been aided by
confederates, the men, John Spot"
Leahy, John Clinton and Daniel St.
John, eluded the guards and appar-
emily made the passage safely,
being carried upstream by the tide.
The escape was discovered, but the
ice-filled stream hampered pursuit.
The Washington times., 1923-02-27
STOP RHEUMATISM
WITH RED PEPPER
Penetrating Heat Of RowIes Red
Pepper Rub Is Quickest
Relief known.

When you are suffering with
rheumatism so you can hardly get
around just try Red Pepper Rub
and you will have the quickest re-
lief known.
Nothing has such concentrated,
penetrating heat as red peppers
Instant relief. Just as soon as
you apply Red Pepper Rub you feel
the tingling heat. In three min
utes it warns the sore spot through
and through. Frees the blood cir
culation, breaks up the congestion
and the old rheumatism torture is
gone.
Rowles Red Pepper Rub, made
from red peppers, costs little at
any drug store. Get a jar at once.
Use it for lumbago, neuritis. back
ache, stiff neck, sore muscles, colds
in chest. Almost instant relief
awaits you. Be sure to get the
genuine, with the name Rowles on
each package.
The Washington times., 1923-02-27
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is a Prescription for Colds,
Fever and LaGrippe. It's the
most speedy remedy we know,
preventing Pneumonia.
The Washington times., 1923-02-27
British Pounds Rise
Insures Payment
OF Interest

So beneficial has been the
rise of the British pound ster-
ling on Great Britain's financial
condition that she may not exer-
else the option permitting defer
ment of half the interest on her
war debt for five years, Treas
ury officials predicted today.
The British are expected to
make full payments of interest
in view of the improvement in
exchange.
The kind of bonds Great Brit
ain is to deliver to the United
States probably will be decided
this week.
The Washington times., 1923-02-27
LIFE OF A DEAD MAN
SAVED BY UNDERTAKEN

NASHUA, N. H., Feb. 27.-Adam
Ware is in the Memorial Hospital
here with better than a fighting
chance to recover from a deep
cash from an ak, and if he does re-
cover he will owe his life to an
undertaken, not to doctor.
When officials here received
word that Ware had committed sui
eide at Litchfield, Medical Referee
William Z. Reed decided that an
undertaken only was necessary to
make the hard trip over the snow
covered and badly drifted roads.
Accordingly Victor A. Gagnon,
an ex-service man, made the trip.
The Washington times., 1923-02-27
STARVING FAMILY WAS
ALL IN HIS IMAGINATION

YONKERS, N. Y, Feb. 81
Frank Seletski, who was paroled in
City Court here after he told q hard
luck story of stealing eight loaves
of bread because his wife and fam
lily were starving, was ordered re.
arrested because an investigator re.
ported his tale was fake" Judge
Rosenwasser, whom the defendant
imposed upon, ordered him rear
rested.
He won leniency in court from
the judge and sympathy from Nor
ris Weber, owner of the bread
when he testified he was a wounded
world war veteran who had served
In the United States army over
seas. The baker even told him he
could keep the bread.