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Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-11
PARENT SUES
 SON FOR ALLEGED LOAN

Chas. R. Metzdorf of Anchorage, was plaintiff in a suit against his son, Dewey M. Metzdorf, for the re- payment of $555 alleged to have been loaned the defendant. The boy admit ted in court that he had owed his pa rent the sum specified, but declared it had been repaid. The jury found in favor of the boy.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-11

Measles are sweeping the cities to the south of Seward, many citizens of Valdez and Juneau being laid up with this preventable communicable dis ease. Unless Seward authorities are very careful, and we know they try to be, an epidemic will ensue here. It is especially hard on the older folks.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-11
PIONEERS CACHE FOUND

VENTURA, Mar. 11.-When F. w. Barron, an indigent Canadian ex-sol- dier cut down an old pepper tree near here recently he noticed knothole with piece of board nailed over it. Pulling the decayed board off he found a piece of old burlap with a roll of bills tied up in it. Barron found $50, mostly in S1 bills, and all of the date of 1841 and earlier.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-11

vor of a more rigid restriction. Presi- dent Coolidge has not only spoken for restriction, but in favor of registra- tion of the aliens already here.
 If Congressional sentiment, which reflects that of constituencies and the President of the United States who has the power to veto bills, favor a more rigid restriction, why, in the name of the Prophet, is not immigra- tion more rigidly restricted.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-11
WHAT IS HAPPINESS?

Is there any age limit to happiness in welded life? It does not seem so. We have seen boy marry a woman old enough to be his grandmother, and apparently they were happy, or man of 60 wed a flapper of IS and start off on the road to Happyville. It is also true that a man can be seven kinds of a fool and still be happy, so there apparently is no set standard for gauging the mental convolutions of the genus homo.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-03-11
NOTICE

After this date, March 10, 1924, I will not be responsible for any bills or debts contracted by my wife, Mrs. R. A. Greenfield.
 Latouche, Alaska, March 10, 1924
 km17 R. A. GREENFIELD.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-22

the program committee: A. L. Stern,
director Of the drug show; +. r.
Weller, of the finance COMMITTEES; j.
French Simpson, vice chairman OF
the drug show committee, and G..
z. Mccain. chairman of the tickets
committee.
Others On Committees.
Middle row, left to right; Redmond
Mage, vice chairman Of the registra'
ton COMMITTEES: A. c. Taylor. chair
man Of the program committee
Ralph Judd. vice chairman Of the
entertainment COMMITTEES: w. T.
Kerfoet, vice chairman of the trans
portation committee; AiOis Burjher
vice chairman Of the program com.
mittee: "A. F. Gorsuch, chairman Of
the transportation COMMITTEES; z. w.
WhiteAide, vice chairman, reception
committee, and l.. #. Bradley, vice
chairman, program committee.
Front row, left to right; 8. u
Hilton, chairman, registration COM
mittee; w. p. Herbst, chairman, en-
tertainment committees; N. D. Park.
or. chairman, publicity committee;
"A. ". Burdine, secretary, executive
committee; r. r. Stone, chairman,
executive committee; Paul Pearson,
vice chairman Of the executive COM
mittee and chairman IT the drug
show committee; w. H. Bradbury,
chairman of the finance committee;
r. b. Upton. chairman Of the hotel
committee, and H. G. Easterday'
chairman Of the reception committee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-22
DETAILS FOR BIG
CONVENTION
READY
Success Is Assured, by Pre-.
lin,lnary Work Of WASH
lngton Experts

Any. large convention represents
the work Of many weeks ami often
many months. The entire. success
o most conventions depends upon
ehe zeal and skin Of the men hand.
Ling this preliminary work
the members Of the convention
committee Of the National Associa.
sion Of Retail Druggists are shown
y the group picture on the first
page Of this section,
Iney are: Back row, left to rirht
z. Quigley, vice Chairman.
motel COMMITTEES: r. ". Cusley. OF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-22

located. In this way the association
is kept constantly informed OF
changing conditions regarding lesis.
lation and departmental regulations
affecting the drug trade.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-22

compliance with the law in so far
as the retail druggist was concerned.
The association maintains perma-
nent national headquarters in Chi
cago, where all Of the details con.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-22

nected with the association are han.
died. The association also main
tains an attorney and correspondent
in Washington. whore the chairman
Of the legislative committee is also
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-22

cists to distribute alcoholic liquors
for medicinal use but without sue.
cess. Unable to secure withdrawal
of this provision, the association set
to work to secure full and complete
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-22

ALFRED l.. STERN,
Manager Of the great exhibit Of
drugs and druggists equipment
at Convention Hall, which Is one
Of the outstanding features Of
the druggists convention.
fought earnestly against
the provision authorizing pharma-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-22

Outlined for ;.
Retail Druggists
Now Meeting in Capital
Monday, September 20.
opening of Drug SHOW. Convention a;SS P M Hail.
$500 P. M.
Meeting Of Legislative and Auxiliary Legislative Committees
joint nesting the A. Phi
and the N. A. R D. WASHINGTON Hotel
FORMAL opening Of Convention Of Nations Hotel
Address BY Of Chemistry Depart
i Pictorial o phillips
president he HD ''
welcome on behalf the president
cigas GseDs;T "A
| Greetings from Allied Associations; -
so'
Announcement of Committee Credentials .r
%
Tuesday, September %.
$3.50 A. M.
CONVENTION STREETS N. W.
R z:ssE, q q ; x: .sST. committee
T. Report Report Of Of the treasurer trea
sso o .1aaos. saat
nj R-Imnedaey after the adjournment
Of ssns their eSsmen and members
Commits. on resolutions
200 p NJ
CONVENTION
DELEGATIONS will announce
hand in to the secretary written list Of the names Of their
meeting The assistant secretary of
Report auditing committee
Report Of commttee on fraternai relations Msissner
Report Of on @ @ r III s~
Report pharmacy William votter.
| chairman
Of for resolutions
$500 P. NJ
Gettoseher meeting for City Club.
Wednesday, September "a.
$3.50 A. M
Of 0 repo Of on eoee s on S
Of as @ Win a
for individual reports to telephone conditions throughout the
Report Of committee national LEGISLATION Frank T.
ona sDG stas Stone prsdns ." ma
| Address by c. Brokmeyer.
Presentation Of resolutions without debate
|
r.
Open session Of the committees resolutions
wiz snd S TED
e.: t e
ASSOCIATION IN inc administration OF IT'S
Thursday, September rs.
| $3.50 A. NJ.
|
| Report on
Report of committee transportation " Budne
Report Of committee window display, William
i chairman
= Report from councillor
i United States f.
| 8. Address by Doctor
/ g. Report Of committee u. s. N A.
p S T session ~ eo Ss :as3:s
| to the call Of the
Z Announcements
$3.50 p. NJ
| CONVENTION
Report Of trade interest committee c. r. Pickett chairman
i Discussion. " = - -
connnnitea
Address by Doctor Newcomb "a PHI A. Headquarters"
T. Announcements
Friday, September 26.
$3.50 A. M.
| CONVENTION
I Final credentials committee
g. Report Of nominating Utica,
Of Ulcers,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-09-22

Of responsibility
ton of Retail Druggists being held Washington convention
charge the details which mark the
A.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-04-07

to the bills because the total ex-
ceeded the sum of $500 and accord
ing to law should have been adver-
tised for bids SO that the city would
benefit by the low price that you'd
result from public bidding. Evil
IDENTIFY a majority of the aldermen
have assumed a public be damned
policy and want no advertising for
low bids for when Mr.. Clark made
the objection one of the present day
statesmen arose and with crashing
stupidity announced that the bills
were split up SO they would not
have to ADVERTISE Not to be outdone
in this contest of Ignorance another
alderman spoke up and said no, that
is not the reason several parts of
the machine needed repair and we
divided the job and thereupon the
majority voted in favor Of the split
bills. You and I know this Is a
violation of the law in spirit If not
in letter and is one of the reasons
our city government is so extremely
expensive. But few days ago
learned that the resurfacing OF
Washington street was done through
closed specifications that favored
the pavement interests more than
the old system that was destroyed
by Governor Silzer and that the pat
ented concerns are adopting the
Washington street specifications for
work in other cities.
Reliable information has been
received that persons connected with
our city government and their ad-
herents have incorporated a COM
pany to do the public work of the
city. You know what the result will
be If this happens: the cost of gov
ernment is bound to increase and II
the result Is anything like the sewer
job it will be a public abomination
Washington may have its Tea Dome
but Perth Amboy has its domes Of a
more solid variety.
''If l read the public feeling cor
rectly the people are about tired OF
the whole mess and menace, especi-
ally after reading their tax bills
The Louise of cards will soon tumble
II hope the legal profession of our
city will stand for square. for an
intelligent and clean government
and that your fearless example will
be followed.
Cordially yours,
THOMAS BROWN"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-04-07
Probe New Explosion That Killed One And Injured Two
SIX ESCAPE HERE IN EARLY MORNING FIRE
MAYOR TO CALL SESSION
or BD, OF SCHOOL ESTIMATE

Now that the condition Of the
city's finances to date Is known as
the result of the filing Of the sup
Elemental debt statement By the
comptroller last FRIDAY, Mayor Will
son will call a meeting of the Board
of School Estimate to again take UP
the question of appropriating $780,
600 for the completion of the Hall
avenue school.
This meeting may be held on
Wednesday. although the mayor
had not definitely decided upon the
time this morning. He has request
ed the aldermen to act slowly IN
appropriating funds for any other
improvements until the school has
been provided for. maintaining that
the completion of thu school is the
most important project now before
that body for financing.
A meeting of the aldermen will
be held tonight at which it is likely
the members will talk over the ad-
visibility of completing School No
IL, in Hall avenue at this time.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-04-07
MEMS MISSION
OPENED HERE
Large Attendance at Last
Women's Mission Held Yes
terday at St. Mary's Church

Despite the storm of yesterday,
there was big turnout for the last
services of the women's mission at
st. Mary's r. c. church yesterday
afternoon and the opening services
Of the mems mission last night.
Rev. Fathers Fleming and Deasy,
of the Augustinian order of Villanova
College, are in charge of the mission
which started week ago last night
and will end next Sunday night. Rev.
Father Fleming gave the sermon
closing the women's mission yester-
day, and Rev. Father Deasy deliv-
cred the sermon at the opening OF
the mems mission last night, and
the mission fathers divided the work
in connection with the mission
masses at and s o'clock this morn
ing.
Throughout the entire week there
will be services for the men at 7:SO
each evening and masses at and .
O'Clock each morning. On behalf OF
Rev. Father Fleming, the priests OF
the parish, Monsignor William r.
Cantwell, Rev. Fathers McCallion
and Larkin, and himself Rev. Father
Deasy last night complimented the
men on the excellent turnout.
In addition to the regular mass
at the morning services. there will
be instructions and sermon. The
evening services consist of sermon,
benediction and reciting of the ros-
ary. The giving of the papal bless
ing featured the close of the women's
rlission yesterday.
This year mission services are also
being held on Saturday nights.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-04-07
SAY EXPLOSIVES
TO Be MOVED
Stanhope Nixon Says He
Knows Nothing of DUPONT
Company Action

NEW BRUNSWICK, April T.
Stanhope Nixon, of the Nixon Mira
ton company at Bonhamtown, N.
j., made known this afternoon that
he does not know anything about a
report that 100000 pounds of gun
cotton stored In metal containers,
the latter Grated In wood, was to
be removed from the Nixon mea-
dows under the direction of twelve
experts of the Dupont company
from Wilmington, Del. The report
was to the effect that 1t would take
five or six weeks for this work TO
be carried on.
Mr.. Nixon intimated that the
amount stored at the meadows is
about 100000 or 100000 pounds,
and that permission had been given
one company to remove same. and
it is possible this company in turn
is doing business with the DUPONT
organization. The Department of
ing today about the issuance of a
permit for the removal of the ma
teria1.
Commissioner Mcbride, of the
state labor department, at q recent
explosive session in this city, made
known that a company had made
an offer to take the gun cotton,
100000 or 100000 pounds out of
the state, and it is probable the
DUPONT company will have charge
of the work If the removal is start
ed.
The gun cotton was stored on the
Nixon meadows by Mass and Wall
stein. of Newark, about four years
ago, and it is believed this company
has decided not to bother with the
material.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-04-07
AMbOY'S
WATER SUPPLY
IS QUESTIONED
By Nicholas Hill, MiddIesex
Water Company Expert
at Rate Hearing
ON REAL EVIDENCE, CLAIM
Although He Says He Has
Heard That City Has Large
Available Supply
ON REAL EVIDENCE, CLAIM

The startling contribution to the
testimony at the MIddleseX Water
Company rate hearings at the END or
last week, was the sIateIpent by the
water companys expert Nicholas
,1ill, that there was some question
as to the adequacy OF the water sup
ply OF the city OF Perth Ampoy. His
testimony was to the effect that he
mad heard from time to time OF al
legged surplus of available supply at
Perth Ampoy, but had never seen
real evidence OF it..
The water company which serves
Woodbridge, Carteret, Metuchen,
Piscataway and Raritan is asking
for an increase in rate varying from
seventy to one hundred percent. des-
pite the fact that it received a big
increase in 1920 and according to re-
ports has since made no appreciable
addition to its plant.
Mr.. Hill, the water company ex-
pert. endeavored to show. that the
company is entitled to a return OF
seven and a quarter percent. on an
investment equal to the cost of hav-
ing the entire system, works and
reservoirs built over again by pri-
yate contractor at present prices. He
assumed that the works and system
of the Middlesex Water Company,
most of which was built twenty-five
years ago at one-third of present
day prices, was to be built by a pri-
vate contractor at today's costs for
materials and equipment. allowed foi
a profit by the contractor on this
sum and allowed a contractors over
head of seventeen percent on this
theoretical sum built up. On top OF
this he allowed another two percent
for contractors contingencies.
When questioned as to what this
represented Mr.. Hill stated that very
often a contractor ran into difficult
ties of one kind or another not fore
seen, when the contract was first
figured and for that reason the extra
two per cent. is figured. Aside from
the appraisal work Mr.. Hills testi-
money was apparently swayed to
boost the total figure so high that
even If the commissioners do make
an appreciable cut, which is expect
ed. the company, it is pointed out
will still receive a high rate. The
expert figured the bonds at six and a
half per cent. although they are now
at five per cent.
The Middlesex Water Company, II
is pointed out has been paying eight
per cent. regularly for many years
on its common stock and seven per
cent. on its preferred stock and so
far has never failed on its interest
obligations. The hearings on the
rate increase will be resumed on
Thursday and Friday of this week at
the office of the Board of Public
Utility Commissioners. 100 Broad
street, Newark.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-04-07
WORLD PEACE
MO vE MADE
Joint Resolution for Confer
ence Is introduced in Sem
ate Today by Pepper

WASHINGTON. April IA joinl
resolution proposing a world peace
conference was introduced today by
Senator Pepper. Republican, Penn
sylvania.
The senate would advise the Presi-
dent under the resolution that the
time is suitable for the assem- bling
of a conference similar to the TWO
held in the past at the Hague.
The resolution set out these three
things to be considered:
Further reduction of all arma-
ments: Means of emphasizing the
Importance and influence of inter-
national law, and plans for establish
ing and strengthening "a world court
along the lines of the Hague Peace
Tribunal"
In a brief explanation, Senator
Pepper said the economic feature
had been deliberately left out be-
cause it was covered in similar re-
solution by Senator Borah, Republi-
can. Idaho. The proposal for dis
cussion of world court, he said. WIS
contended to obviate the necessity
efor attempting to satisfy the wide
" diverse views upon the league oi
nations"
The statement of the Pennsylvania
senator brought several Democratic
senators TO their feet. The Dem
ocratic leader, Senator Robinson, oi
Arkansas, said he agreed there wa:
need of another arms conference, bu
added:
II don't agree there was any
ground for congratulations on tbs
result of the Washington conference
which limited itself to limitation O.
capital ships, already practically OBJ
solete."
Senator Swanson, Democrat, Vir
ginia, called attention to the provi
sion in the navy appropriation bill
suggesting Imitation conference.
"F'ifty-four nations are now il
conference on the subjects you list,
he said. "and have invited us Il
attend. Would you object to oul
participation?
Il refuse to be drawn into a de
bate on the League of Nations" re
piled Senator Pepper.
The presence of Russia at thi
league cofrenece prevents our, en-
tering." suggested Senator Borah.
"Oh, it might prevent Secretar.
Hughes going, but not some othe
representative" replied Senate
Swanson.
Senator Copeland, Democrat, New
York. declared a conference OF
restoration of world trade was ia
more important.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-04-07
State Highway Commission
Can Share Expense with
Railroad Co. in Work
*
ATTORNEY GENERAL SAYS
Agreement Signed-Work Is
Not to Affect Traffic at
That Point

TRENTON, April Following an
opinion from Attorney General Ed
ward L. Katzenbach that the State
Highway Commission can legally
bear portion of the cost of a bridge
over the tracks of the New York 6,
Long Branch r. R. at Morgan, Mid
dlesex county, an agreement was
Immediately signed to speed up the
work. it was announced today.
The railroad company will do the
construction and bids are to be re-
ceived by May L.
Located on State Highway Route
4, which is congested by traffic from
Northern New Jersey and New York
In reaching the shore resorts, the
Morgan grade crossing was regarded
as constant menance to travellers.
Delays encountered through the
passage of trains added further to
the congestion on the thoroughfare
and the highway commission has
been anxious to have it eliminated.
AS a new alignment will be estab-
lished for the highway when the
bridge is completed the building will
be carried on without interference
to the present traffic.
Alta meeting of the Highway Com
mission to be held for this purpose
at the Hotel Dennis, Atlantic City,
peDt Saturday. hearing will be con-
tcted for delegations urging the
king over of portions of Routes No.
&8 and 20 for the state highway sys-
tenn. These routes were designated
by the legislature of 1923.
Route IS will extend from Penns
Grove to Atlantic City by way of
Sharpstpwn. Woodstown, Pole
Tavern, Elmer. Malaga Buena, Mays
Landing and Pleasantville.
Route 20 is proposed from West
Vile to Millville by way of Huff-
Vile, Glassboro, Malaga and Vine
land.
Both of these arteries are held to
be OF urgent necessity for South Jer-
sey traffic.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1924-04-07
LANES S'",EEP
APARTMENT IN
RECTORs STREET
Six Forced to Flee Into RaiTl
ScantiIy Clad at 2::30
This Morning
FIRE is SOON CHECKED
Fire Starts in Garret-Dar1i
age Is Given at $3,0 600
Roof Completely Razed
FIRE is SOON CHECKED

Six persons were forced to fle
into the rain scantily clad. aboH
e:30 o'clock this morning. when =
fire was discovered in the two ant
a half story frame structure occu-
pied by them at 432 Rector street
corner of Washington street.
Mrs. Margaret DeVoe and foui
children. twenty-one. nineteen, eigh-
teen. and ten years of age. and her
son-in-law, marry Lights. reside In
the structure. The six people SLEEP
on the second floor of the building
and when Lights was awakened By
his wife in regard to a noise resenib-
ling that made by rats, he irnmedl-
ately decided that the sound was
caused by a fire burning. Lights
and his wife awakened the rexum
ing occupants of the house, and while
Mrs. DeVoe and her children sought
shelter in a neighbor's house. Lights
went to box 1-4-3 at Washington ant
High streets, and sounded the alarm
At the same time Lieutenant Morris
received a call from the telephone
office about the blaze.
The flames from the burninf
building were visible for some dis
tance and the firemen made quic
time in getting to the scene. Undo
the direction of Chief John Campbe
the firefighters prevented the sprea
of the blaze to adjoining buildings
The building was originally COY
cred with shingles, but some tim
ago was given a slate covering IT,
blaze started in the garret, evident
due to defective firing and the fire
| men had to battle same through ths
stairway and from the roof.
The fact that the fire started in tn
garret, enabled the residents to e.
out safely. Lights is a member c
! the Washington Hose & Chemica
company, and but for his quick Wort
| in scenting the fire, it may have beer
! impossible for the residents to es
cape.
This building formerly belonged
to the Germs estate, but is now owned
| by the Perth Amboy Dry Dock com
pany. The structure was damaged
TO the extent of about $4,000. fol
which it is said to be covered by in
surance. The furniture in the houst
was not covered by insurance and
this was damaged TO the extent oi
about $500.
! The roof of the building was al
/ most completely razed and the re,
mainder of the structure was dam
aged by fire and water. Sergeant
Kozusko was in charge of the police
at the scene and Patrolman Reagel
made the report on the fire.
/ Bus Fire
Early Saturday night an alarm was
| turned in from box 81 at State ano
| Smith streets for fire in Bus No. :
of the Gray Bus Line. The bus was
| left running on King street while it,
| gas tank was being filled. A shori
circuit is believed to have been re.
sponsible for the conf1agration which
/ damaged the bus to the extent Of
! 5000. Charley Hanley sounded ths
alarm and Motorcycle Officer Franl
Burke made the report on the fire