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Palisadian., 1923-10-05
THE CONSTITUTION

Constitution day did not arouse
much interest, as it did not provide
any chance to discuss the constitu-
ton, simply to adore it.
We admire the constitution as a
very able document, formulated by
men who had vision of far differ
ent country than the United States
has developed into. Fundamentally,
we believe it is right.
The great fault 70 the constitution
is that it is inelastic, that it is practi-
cally impossible to remodel it along
lines that have modelled the nation.
1t is a written constitution, and there
fore admirably adapted to preserve
conditions as they were when it was
made.
The constitution ought to be re-
yised; not mangled, not negatived, but
made operative in the light of times
as they are now instead of as they
were in 1887.
The little knot of patriots who sign
ed the constitution on September II,
1887, did not all approve of it as a
WHOLE. TTduhltu AOI d1u odiu oo
when he pleaded with the other dis
senters to waive their criticisms and
sign, so that the new government
might function.
Now we are able to give the matter
time and thought, and we ought to do
so, through the ablest and most patri-
otic and high principled commission
we are able to create. Not, indeed,
to harm the constitution, but to make
it effective from the point of view of
it's farmers and the fathers of this
country.
1t may be recalled that President
Coolidge recently wrote that the con-
stitution is not self perpetuating. II
it is to survive it will be because 1t
has public support" 1t will not have
public support unless it documents
the beliefs and aspirations of the peo-
pie for whom it assumes to speak
Morristown Press.
Palisadian., 1923-10-05
YOUNG WARDS ACQUiTTAL

The acquittal of Walter S. Ward,
charged with the murder of young
man named Peters, near White Plains,
New York, last year, reveals some OF
the intricacies or the law, some OF the
low methods or present-day neWspa
pers, and some OF the rottenest meth
ods of district attorneys ever put on
record Ward Is the son of the mil
lionaire Brooklyn baker, and lived IN
apparent happiness with his wife at
White Plains. He was in the class OF
young rich men, prominent in social
circles, who, in this age, are often
the targets of acknowledgements in
mems clothing who imagine that they
can "get something" on the fellow
with money, and forthwith begin the
operation of blackmail = that is, by
+ threatening to disclose something
that would disgrace the victim II facts
were given publicity, etc. These cases
are most numerous of late years
Ward came to the authorities one
morning over year ago and stated
that he had killed young Peters IL
self-defense. intimating blackmail. He
had a preliminary trial, was duly
turned loose, there being no proof that
he had not told the truth about how
and why he had killed Peters.
The Daily News, sensational IL
Illustrated sheet in New York, owned
by the Chicago Tribune, not satisfied
with the action of the authorities in
liberating Ward began a systematic
attack upon Ward and the State and
which was taken up by other New
York newspapers, until finally a few
weeks ago Ward was again indicted
and brought to trial, after exhausting
all of the legal efforts within his pow
er to prevent another trial, which was
within his rights. AT any rate, he was
recently tried and after a long, eX-
hausting effort brought to the bar OF
justice under the charge of murder
The State introduced every possible
kind of evidence it could manufacture
to prove that Ward had murdered Pc
ters, some of the so-called facts being
really ludicrous. The trial was at
tended by all of the fashionables OF
Palisadian., 1923-10-05
THE DOUBLE NEGATIVE

The Englewood Democrats are NOV
ing heaven and earth to let the public
believe they can reduce taxation. In
public gathering last Saturday night
Judge Seufert said that by compe-
tent administration of city affairs the
municipal tax rate could be cut from
266 to 225 as DR.. Ruch proposed, and
pointed out several ways in which this
could be done.
Need Change
81 believe that the present high
taxes are directly traceable and due
in large measure TO THE CONTIN
UANCE IN OFFICE FOR TOO LONG
A PERIOD OF PRACTICALLY THE
SAME ADMINISTRATIONS said
Judge Seufert.
at is my conviction" he continued,
"that large savings can be made by
most careful scrutiny of the details
of public business. An executive who
can be on the job during the day and
not relegate the business affairs of the
city mainly to night sessions is essen
tial.
High taxes without showing re-
suits in that we have no public utili-
ties, no sewer and none of the other
facilities has been the undeserved fate
of Englewood I am convinced that
the accommodation of these municipal
services can be secured without un-
due increase in the tax rate and to
this extent these conditions must be
changed"
inexperienced Men
Judge Seufert further pointed out
that il the candidates of the opposing
party were to be elected it would mean
placing the office of three men entirely
inexperienced in city affairs in place
of three tried men and still leave an
unfavorable balance against the two
members of the Common council con-
tinued in ce.--Hackensack Record.
All of which proves that Englewood
wants the old officers thrown out, but
it would never do to elect three men
entirely inexperienced in city affairs.
In other words, throw the ancients
out, but don't pick new men in their
places What problem.
Palisadian., 1923-10-05

| Westchester county, and the court
room packed daily to it's capacity.
The State used all of the arts with
in its power to prove Wards guilt,
some of the testimony being sensa-
tional to the last degree. Ward was
called every kind of villain that
could be found in the category of cpl
| thetical denunciation. 1t remained
however, for a retired Judge, Mr.
Mills, lawyer for Ward, to bring about
the most sensational moment of the
long trial by rising at the end Of the
case and tell the court that the State
had not offered syllable of proof that
Ward had not killed Peters in self
defense. The court was dumbfounded.
Here was a mans life at stake. He
had testimony, yet his lawyer said
there was nothing in what the lawyers
of the other side had raved about to
prove his client guilty. So the case
went to the jury merely upon this sud-
den denouement by a brilliant and
able lawyer who foresaW the justice
of the jury, if it could make itself be-
lieve in truth. The speeches of the
prosecution were almost without par
allel in the history Of murder trials.
The States attorneys enacted every
sort of scene before the jury that
could be evolved, and then the able
Mr.. Mills summed up for young Ward,
he made an able defense, and finally
commended his client to the common
sense and justice of the jury. The jury
took little time in rendering verdict
of mot guilty" and it was at once
heralded all over the world, and Ward
was freed on his 32nd birthday, the
happiest of men.
The moral of this remarkable case
is that circumstantial evidence is a
dangerous thing to trifie with. True
enough most murder trials are based
on it, but it oftentimes does not fit
the facts as in this Ward case. The
newspapers that undertook to try
Ward should be ashamed of them
selves, but they doubtless are not, and
will lay in wait to sensationalize some
other poor victim in the future.
Palisadian., 1923-10-05
"BROADWAY MOVED
TO PALISADE"

1t seems odd indeed that Palisade
should have a 100000 theatre, one
of the most up-to-date kind, yet the
laying of the cornerstone for this very
thing took place last week. 1t is a
question if any village in the entire
United States can boast of a 100000
theatre. Manager Kelly says, too,
that it will be merely broadway
moved to Palisade," for he will have
not only the very finest there is in
motion picture art, but the topmost
folk in vaudeville. If any one ten
years ago had intimated a move of
this kind as a possibility within twen-
ty years, he would have been laughed
at. Yet here it is today, almost COM
pleted, the opening date only few
weeks off. The whole section should
rejoice at this splendid enterprise, for
it is going to be a place of resort for
the Hilltop section that will fill long
felt want. Too much credit cannot
be paid to the vision of e. Thornton
Kelly, who really inspired the work
and to his main associates, Messrs.
George d. Roedeles, John Hodgins and
G. B. Hearne, who put their shoulders
to the wheel and made an impossible
thing reality. Here's to the success
of the Grant-Lee Theatre and its pro-
moters! May they live long and
prosper
Palisadian., 1923-10-05

Firemen like many other public
servants, are usually taken for grant
ed. II fire occurs somebody rings
a bell or blows a siren and a score
or two of men come to the rescue or
the building that is being consumed,
Palisadian., 1923-10-05
j. J. coHN

The tragic death of ]. J. Cohn, a
prominent citizen of Grantwood, on
Wednesday night last through an un-
fortunate automobile accident, was
one of the most regrettable incidents
connected with the entire history OF
the Borough of Cliffside Park. Mr..
Cohn had been an honored citizen OF
Grantwood for over twenty years, and
was man of exceptional qualities.
He had been humble in manner al
ways, with a disposition that disarmed
criticism his amiability and gentleness
being outstanding. Simple in taste,
yet aggressive in business, he was a
type of citizen who represented kind
of manhood that is always appreciated
and honored. He was sincere. He
was kindly He was good-hearted. He
was true to his word. His word was
his bond. Those who knew him I'M
derstood that in a business transac-
ton, if he said thing, it was enough.
He had many fine traits, some of
which are already mentioned here.
The Borough of Cliffside Park had
honored him on many occasions. He
never betrayed a trust. He could be
trusted because his associates be-
lieved in him. Over twenty years a
citizen of Grantwood. and over fifty
years a citizen of America, Mr.. Cohn
had proven his loyalty, and left a
proud record worthy of the highest
honors. His sad end brought the pro-
foundest sympathy of friend and neigh
Dor alike. He had few enemies. God
rest his soul and protect his family.
Palisadian., 1923-10-05

After dinner many of those present
gave after dinner speeches, which
were followed by dancing, and in the
old proverbial phrase, "a good time
was had by all.
Palisadian., 1923-10-05
A CARD OF THANKS

The undersigned thanks the Repub-
lican voters of Palisade and vicinity
for their expression Of confidence as
evidenced by the vote in the Republi.
can primaries on September 25. Their
mandate is accepted by me in hum.
BILE spirit of responsibility charged
with the highest standards of trustee
ship and with the feeling that I can
best show my gratitude by conduct
in conformity with the highest ideals
of public service.
CHARLES F. BLACK.
Palisadian., 1923-10-05
LAY CORNER STONE
FOR new THEATRE
Continued from page 1

ing speaker. His address was we'll re-
ceived by the listeners.
Mayor Cadien was called upon for
few remarks, and he, too compliment
ed the promoters of the enterprise and
assured the listeners that those in
charge of the program would present
good, clean, up-to-the-minute shows.
Judge Kenney followed Mr.. Cadien
and delivered an address reviewing
the beginnings of the endeavor and
the difficulties that the hackers had to
overcome. He praised Mr.. Kelly for
the part he had played in the Palisade
Theatre Corporation and told of the
wonderful possibilities of an enter
prise of this kind.
Judge Kenney's address was very
fine indeed and was received with pro-
longed applause.
Charles T. Logan, editor of the Pali-
sadian, began his remarks by stating
that he was not prepared to speak and
amused the listeners when he stated
that he had received an invitation "to
be present" but Mr.. Kelly had not
said "beans" about speaking. He re-
ferred to an old number of the Pali-
sadian and read in part an article rel
ative to the sale of the property on
which the theatre now stands at $685.
600 per acre, the highest priced prop
erty in the borough.
Mr. Roedels in a brief address laud-
ed Mr.. Kelly and his work in connec-
tion with the theatre. He also made
plea for the liberal support of the
citizens of this section.
| Mr.. Kelly ended the splendid pro-
gram with a modest talk dealing with
the future of the theatre, in which he
told of the plans to obtain the very
best there was in the motion picture
and vaudeville line.
A buffet luncheon was served in the
office of the Theatre Corporation be-
fore and after the program.
About 4:30 o'clock the officers and
stockholders went to Cella's Park Ho-
tel in Fort Lee, and after an hour of
dancing sat down to very delightful
dinner.
The menu consisted of:
Relishes
Lobster
Fried chicken
French fried potatoes
Ice Cream
Coffee Tea
After dinner many of those present
gave after dinner speeches, which
We're followed by dancing, and in the
old proverbial phrase, "a good time
was had by all"
Palisadian., 1923-10-05
New Time Saver,

Electrical apparatus has been in
vented by New York man to stand
watch over chemical processes in
laboratories and save the time OF
chemists.
Palisadian., 1923-10-05
THIS WEEK
MARINPS STAND
THE NEW THEATRE
FIREMEN ON PARADE
THE FIVE CENT FARE

From all indications Marini has no
intention of deserting his campaign
mates Siegrist Macdonald and Post.
The four will no doubt combine their
efforts to carry the ticket to sue
Cessful finish IN the general election.
Marini will, of course, profit by the
support the other three are able to
give him and, in turn, Siegrist, Mac
Donald and Post will receive many
votes that would not ordinarily be
cast for them because of their allie
glance with Marini. From this time on
party will not be considered and 1t
will not be a case of Democrat against
Republican but man against man.
The corner stone laying on Saturday
last had a deeper significance than
simply the physical operation OF plac-
ing a piece Of granite in the cavity
provided for it. 1t represented the
near completion of project that is to
mean much in the lives of the citizens
of this and surrounding communities
and the development of the communi
ties themselves. The new theatre has
three different meanings to three diff
ferent groups of people: to the pro
moters, the stockholders, and others
directly interested it is "sure bet
for something really big and worth
while from a standpoint to revenue,
to many it is the proverbial unknown
quantity" and time alone can decide
its earning capacity and to few skep-
tics, whose doubling extends to prac-
tically every progressive step, 1t is
failure before it starts. But, to the
man who can be convinced by facts
and figures, 1t represents something
fine, not only from a standpoint OF
reasonable return on his investment
but as a community enterprise that
he takes pride in aiding regardless
of the possibilities of financial re-
turn.
Firemen like many other public
servants, are usually taken for grant
ed. If fire occurs somebody rings
a bell or blows a siren and a score
-
Palisadian., 1923-10-05
BUNS Are Distinctive.

In Persia each tribe or family
makes its rugs of a distinctive de
sign. which is as much theirs as is
the tartan of the Scotsman
Palisadian., 1923-10-05

put out the fire and go back again.
1t is only when your house catches
on fire and is saved from destruction
that you fully appreciate the body
known as the Fire Company. Occa-
sionally we give some special thought
to the boys; and the parade on last
Saturday night was an event that,
fire is productive Of, reacted on the
minds of those who witnessed it and
created deep respect for those who
are. ready at a minutes notice to cast
self-interest aside and respond to the
call of common danger. Such parades
should take place not annually but
semi-annually or even several times
a year-they are indeed inspiring.
Those whose trolley trips are within
the zone where the fare is but five
cents are well pleased with the new
rate and delighted with the opportuni-
ty to save three cents; yet those who
must ride past the zone and find 1t
costs ten cents instead of eight to
! each their destination term the new
fare as Outrageous" terrible" and
other emphatic adjectives 1t is an
ether case of 1.-The hit dog that yelps"
and it is a question whether or not
the traction company will ever arrange
a zoning system or rate OF fare that
will please everyone unless they allow
to ride for nothing.
Evening star., 1923-11-29
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following.
John E. Temple and Mary f. Headley.
Andrew b. Garrett of Mount Rainier. Nd.
and Florence V. Greiner Of this city.
Thomas II. Wright and Fanny NJ. Morgan,
Matthew II. Parker OF Richmond, Va. and
Nadia s. Sparrow Of Baltimore, Md
a joshua osi l.. HeartweIl of Petersburg. Va. and
Anna L. Jackson of Champaign, Ill.
William Wyatt and Ethel Payne.
John Garnett and Kate Smith.
William jones and Dorothy Smith
Harry n. Matthews and Mildred +. Ford
Newton Robinson and Jennette Randolph.
Elmer Simms and Marie Owens.
John Holmes and Lillian Walker.
Genevleve Harper Of this city.
Charles J. Brown of this city and Ollie NJ.
Thomas of burlington, y. G..
Lucy NJ Keyser of Washington, va
Josephus johnson and Sadie NJ Miller. both
OF Rockville, Md.
Abraham Kushnick of Baltimore, Md, and
Fanny d. schneer of Norfolk. Va.
Robert S. Scammell of Chevy Chase. Nd,
ana abert n WhiRorth hfrR ri @ and Mary E. Hsss
Casper Ii. Conrad. jr. and Eva NJ. Shack
lette.
Lawrence A Brooks of Alexandria. Va. and
Edna A. Uber of this city.
Julian A. Hodges or ManhAttan, Kan. and
Mary l.. Maddox Of this city.
Robert l.. Browne and lola c. Richards.
Daniel Y. Campbell and Mamie Young
Clarence Washington and Inez Carpenter
Calvin Harris and Julia l.. Jackson.
Silas Shelton and Helen Terry, both of
Arlington, Va.
John J McAllster of Rhodesdale. Nd. and
Martha NJ Parsons of Salisbury. Md
Frank +. Ferguson and Elsie A. Thorpe, both
of Richmond Va.
Harold NJ. Pomroy OF this city and Ruth
II. Merrill of Portland Me.
| Joseph ID. Salatto and Alice Salatto
Evening star., 1923-11-29
THE WEATHER

For the District-Rain tonight and
tomorrow: warmer tonight; fresh east
and southeast winds.
For Maryland-Rain tonight and
tomorrow. possibly snow in the noun
tainS of western Maryland; somewhat
warmer tonight; increasing easterly
winds
For Virginia-Rain tonight and to-
morrow: warmer tonight; fresh east
and southeast winds.
For West Virginia-Rafn and pos
sibly snow tonight and tomorrow
warmer tonight.
Records for Twenty-F0ur Hours.
Thermometer-4 pm, A; pm, So;
IL midnight, SO; am, 81; s am, 80;
noon. 80.
Barometer-4 pm. 3O.36; s pm,
30.40; II midnight, 30.41; am, 30.41;
S am, 30.43; noon, 30.42.
Highest temperature, ass, occurred
at 3 pm. November IS. Lowest tenn
perature, 29.9, occurred at 4:3O am.
November %.
Temperature same date last year
Highest, 40; lowest, %.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of the
water at am: Great Falls-Tem-
perature, Il. Condition, clear.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1923-11-29

Bernard C. Haubefschmidt and Frances v.
Miller.
Fabian s. Thomas and Eloise A. Williams.
Charles Kingsland and Lrcy Barnes.
Lee Short and Jane b. King, both Of Cincin-
natl. Ohio.
Eugene Graham and Frances Thomas.
clyde l.. Davenport Of Wilderness, Va. and
Olivia Il. Pritchett Of Brockenburg, Va.
warren ]. Garner and Evangeline r. Ran
dolph.
Jacob IL. Stevenson and Clara Wright.
OF Bolivar, w. Va.
Vernon G. Barlag and Frieds L. Kohlhepp,
both Of Baltimore, Md
william f. Cssell and L. Myra Lovejoy.
Adolph NJ. Wintermyer and Regina NJ. Gal
lagher.
- Robert Z. McCarty of Alexandra. Va. and
virginia q. O'Donnell of Fredericksburg, Va.
James f. Hughes and Katherine Il. Marsden
D. Everett Joy and Frances A. r. Barnckitn
both Of Baltimore, Nd
James ii. McCallen Of Chicago, ILL.,. ant
Ercell u. Benn oi Richmond, Va.
Ihomas w. Tayenner and Ellen Fl. Thomp
son. both OF Hamilton, Va.
Norman J. Lane and Mary A. Blakeney.
Gerald w. Brooks and dorothy A. Newman
u Marshall Duer of Baltimore, Md, ant
Charlotte A. Lawson of Williamsport. Pa.
James A. Reamy and Alice NJ. James
James Z, Stringfellow and Mamie Il. Simms
george NJ. Gordon and Rose Salisbury, boil
of Norfolk. Va.
Henry b. Lillard Of Brandy, Va, and Rutl
a. Murray or Rosslyn, Va.
Evening star., 1923-11-29
MANILA SUPPORT
!. GIVEN SEPARATION
American Chamber Indorses
Action Taken in SuIu
and Mindanao.
BY Gable to The Star and Chicago Daily News.
ConYright 1923.

BY Gable to The Star and Chicago Daily News.
Copyright. 1923
MANILA, November 29.-The Ameri-
can Chamber of Commerce of the Phil
fppines. in a general meeting yesterday,
indorsed the action of the American
chambers at Mindanao and Sulu in pc
titioning President Coolidge to obtain
a separate status for Mindanao and
Sulu as unorganized United States ter
ritory, "as the best solution for the
present Philippine question, and there
by saving American investment in
terests, as Well as preventing contin-
uous strife between Fflipinos and
Moros." The Moros, it is pointed out,
desire perpetuation of the American
rule.
The Mindanao chamber also cabled
Secretary of Commerce Hoover and re-
queSted his support of the proposal in
behalf OF American trade and COM
merce.
The Philippine chamber declined
to take action on the proposal to
provide three territories, namely
1uzon with 41.000 square miles, the
NisayaS or middle group embracing
more than 100000 miles, and Min
danao, Sulu and Palawan.
For Three Assemblies.
The proposed plans contemplate
three assembled, one for each terri
tory, three governors and also three
upper houses. probably formed from
governors and cabinet members thus
securing local representation as well
as ample federal control on general
matters.
The Mindanao, Sulu and Palawan
district comprises 27.0O0.O0O acres of
which more than 26,0OO,00O acres are
United States public domain. replac-
ing hardwood forests and rubber
lands doomed by coal deposits. A
party from the chamber of COM
merce, headed by Charles F. Vansee.
expects to spend weeks in Il detailed
investigation of the rubber possibili-
ties at Mindanao where Il squadron
of six ueStroyers is accompanying
Col. Langhornsed on an inspection
tour and survey of the Moro situa-
ton.
Evening star., 1923-11-29
Deaths Reported

:, Ihe following deaths have been reported to
hours:
Richard ]. Jackson, 7s. United States Sol
diers' Home Hospital
James T. Andrews. 81, 4611 Georgia ave.
Mary Farling. 70. st. Elizabeth's Hospital
Emalina Gil, 45. 1872 2nd st.
Susanna ReitZ, 10, I'll Va. ave. Sc.
Mary Smith. 81, 24O7 II st.
Edward $. KoontZ. 90. 221 T st. ne.
Elice +. Slaughter, 6S, 23l6 LIST st.
Clarence Smith. months 1443 Md. ave. ne
Infant of William B. and Sarah L. Smith
hours, 3i4 18th st. Sc.
Thadeus Lewis AZ, I'll 4th st.
Thomas Cherry. 81 2J49 11th st.
Emma Marchell, Az 1929 Temperance ave.
Alice Clements. 81, Emergency Hospital.
John l. Whitley. 80, Gallnger Hospital.
Lille Lipscomb. %. Columbia Hospital.
Norman Canada (alias Kennedy, IL, 462
Clarks court s.w