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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21
WASHINGTON LETTER
TELLS THE STORY
Latest Details of the Oil Investigation Shoscn
By Writer on The Scene

Washington, D. Con- the 18th
of this month the unfortunate
taxpayer had brought home to him
the fact that in the eyes of the
average Congressman, and espec-
tally of the Democratic Congress-
man, the welfare of the plain, or
binary taxpayer is of no conse-
quenee as compared with the poll
teal success of the Congressman.
In vain did President Coolidge in a
special message appeal to Congress
to pass simple resolution which
would have reduced by 25 per cent
before March Is the income tax of
probably 100000 of taxpayers.
The Democrats would not permit it.
They feared too great political adj
vantage for the Republican party.
Had there been unanimous consent,
the resolution could easily have
been passed, but if the Democrats
were to oppose objections the time
would be too short. And the Demo-
Gratis did. Presumably there will be
tax-reduction at this session, but
everyone had to pay the full rates
March Is, because the Democrats
deliberately blocked immediate re-
duction.
But members of Congress, Repub-
licans and Democrats alike, are pre-
pairing to rush through a bonus
bill which will cost the country
nearly 100000, 900 - S1,972, 000,-
600 to be exact. And unless Presi-
dent Coolidge vetoes it, and possibly
if he does, that bill will become a
law. Why? Because, primarily, Con-
gressmen believe it will make votes
for themselves to pass the measure,
think that the ex-soldiers who
would benefit by the bonus will work
hard for the reelection of those
who vote for the bonus bill, where
as the general taxpayer, while ap-
proving reduction of the income
tax, would not take off his coat
and vote for the reelection of the
men who made such reduction pos
sible.
Secretary Mellon and the Treasury
statisticians have analysed the tax
bill passed by the House They find
that it would convrt an annual sur
plus of 1896, 100000 into a deficit of
$55,000,000. The President is urging
the Senate to act from conscientious
--as distinguished from political
principles and remodel the bill until
it accords with the recommends
tons of Secretary Mellon. Once
more the conscientiousness and com
mon sense of the Congress are to be
tried out in competition with the
personal selfish political ambitions
of the Congressman. The CORES
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21

In this special course for the
Doctors degree he covered five
books on Psychology and four on
Theology, passing all of these sub
jects by written Book Review of
5000 words on each book and ex-
animation with the average grade
of %. In addition to this he did
research work, prepar-
atory for, and wrote thesis of
10000 words on the theme-"The
Origin of the Book of Mormon" for
which he received the grade mark
of sc. His grade being one of the
highest given by the Institution.
DIR. Lewis graduated from Dick
inson College, Carlisle, Pa. in the
classical course in 1902, receiving
the degree of ABB, Bachelor of
Arts. He then took postgraduate
course for which he received the
degree of AM, Master of Arts, in
June 1908.
During the past three years, in
addition to his regular Church work
DR.. Lewis has been lecturing or
English and American Literature
History and Civics in the South
Philadelphia High School for Boys
He resigned this position the first
of March. At the present time he
is considering a request to lectur,
in the University, which lectur,
work would not interfere with hi
Church work.
DR.. Lewis is also working on an
|othei course, from which he expect.
to graduate this coming June ant
receive the degree of DID,, Doctor Of
Divinity.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21
Send Ola Monster
Here From AriS0na

Lambertville-Fr Frank Cole, of the
local Postoffice staff, has just re-
ceived stuffed specimen of
ella Monster, mounted on cactus
branch, which was sent him from
two former Lambertyille men who
are now residing in Arizona George
w. Slack and Charles Treftz left
here about two years age i'll a fiiv-
yer, and after an eventful journey,
settled in Williams, Ariz,, which
place is noted as "The Gateway to
the Grand Canyon" They like it
so well that they do not contem-
plate returning to this disagreeable
climate at all.
The ella Monster sent Mr.. Cole
has been placed in the show win
dow at Morris Mackler's store and
rs attracting tot Of attentStG.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21
Samuel A. Finger
Buried Tomorrow

The funeral of Samuel A. Finger.
one of Lambertville's best known
citizens, will be held tomorrow af-
ternoon at his late home on Della
ware Avenue, with the Rev. Harold
M. Dorrell, pastor Of the First Bap-
fist Church, in charge. Interment
will be in Mount Hope Cemetery
under the direction of LaBaw.
Mr.. Finger, who was SO years of
age, died Wednesday afternoon after
a long illness. He is survived by
his wife, who was Miss Mary Hunt,
and four children: Mrs. Martha
Brink and Mrs. Blanche Thompson,
both of Elizabeth, n j.; Mrs. Louis
c. Williams, of Lambertville, and
Fred N. Finger, of Short Hills. A
sister, Miss Sara Finger, resides at
Milford, Pa.
Mr.. Finger was born at Lafayette,
Sussex County, May rs, 1855, but
spent his boyhood in Milford, Pa,
coming to this city on March 26,
1876. For a time he was engaged
in the grocery business with his
brother, Frank Finger, but later
went into the dry goods and notion
business, in which he continued un-
til a year or so ago when he sold
out to Henry f. Greengrass, owing
to his i'll health.
For more than forty years Mr..
Finger served as secretary of the
Lambertville Vigilant Society, re-
firing last year because of his i'll
health; he was president of the
Lambertville Merchants Association
for five years; city clerk under the
new commission government for four
years, and at one time served as
city auditor He had held import
ant positions in Amwell Lodge, Will
son Chapter, and st. Elmo Com
mandery, Knights Templar, and was
4 a member of Lambertville Lodge,
No. 1910, B. P. o. E.
| The deceased was known to every
body in Lambertville during his
business career, and was, at the
time of his retirement, the oldest
merchant in the city, in point of
continuous activity.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21
Nesc Hope Veterans
Haze Chicken SUPPER
Present DIR. Flood With Past
Commanders Medal

Members of benson Post of the
American Legion met Wednesday
evening at their quarters in the
Town Hall and enjoyed chicken
supper and general "get-together."
Mayor Hambleton, DR.. Magill and
Gordon Cooper made after dinner
talks that were keenly enjoyed. DR..
Magill urged that the Post MEM
bers cooperate with those staging
plays in New Hope and Lambertville
so that reproductions could be stag
ed as benefits for their building
fund He pointed out that after a
play is perfected for its first pre-
sentation, it is comparatively easy
to reproduce it at other places with
a minimum of effort.
Mr.. Cooper spoke on the bonus,
saying that the paid-up insurance
is better than nothing, and that from
the indications of Congress inter-
ested only in scandal Investigations
and pork barrel Investigations, it
could not be hoped that cash bon
us could be passed. He told series
of humorous stories that were well
received. Mayor Hambleton called up
several "reminiscences of New Hope.
Commander M. f. Stintsman pre-
scented to DIR. John A. Flood, the
past commander, medal on behalf
Of the members in recognition of
his services. This is signal honor
in that DR.. Flood was the first COM
mander Of the post. New members
are being added to the Post, and the
dues have been reduced
for out-of-town members so that
they will be encouraged to join.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21
A appreciates "Duicy"
Players Donation
DR.. Magill Thanks Those Who AS
sisted In Orphanage Benefit

FRIDAY evening, March IA, the
cast of the comedy, "Dulcy," re-
produced the play at Carversville
for the benefit of the Carversville
Christian Orphanage. The members
of the cast, who won such high
commentator on the initial appear
ance here, We're Mrs. C. f. Wagg,
Horace ]. Farlee, Thomas r. Hunt,
Miss M. Airline Winter, VIM. B.
Conover, Harry S. Petrie, Miss Rita
r. Hunt, Dennis L. Strouse, Mich
olas F. Coombe and Albert f.
Grierson.
The players were taken to Car
versville in cars furnished by Nor
ris Mackler, J. P. Borden, VIM.
Cryer, Horace Roberts, Harry See,
VIM. Brigand, James McKeown, Ed
ward Blackfan and the Misses Jessie
and Frances Walton. The music was
furnished by Walter Reiff's Orehes-
ira, and refreshments were served
after the play by members of DR..
Magill's Bible Glass.
Expressing his appreciation. DIR.
Magill said: 81 take this opportun-
ity to thank all those who gave so
freely to this occasion. | am CON
WINGED that there is more genuine
altruism and willingness to help
any good cause among the people in
Lambertville and New Hope than
would appear on the surface. ]
know that in the breasts of those
who took part, there throbbed a JOY
of knowing that they were helping
some who were less fortunate in
life. And there is no joy equal to
the joy of service. AS chairman of
the committee in charge, / want ia
express my gratitude to all who
helped so cheerfully. And | want to
say it to them now, for | believe
"That a rose to the living is more
if graciously given before-thar
sumptuous wreaths to the dead"
R. c. MAGILL, M. D.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21
T. J. WALKER TO
RUN ON WAR RECORD
Signs QUESTIONABLE Prepared by This Paper
On City Commission Election.

element or party in working for the
people as a whole?
Yes.
Will you promise to take the pub
lie into your confidence in admin
istering your duties fully "above
board ?"
Yes.
viii you pledge yourself to keep
the streets in good repair, espec-
tally on the outskirts approaches?
Yes.
(Signed) THOS. J. WALKER
This QUESTIONABLE will be sub
mitted to each candidate who makes
announcement of his candidacy. They
will be asked to sign them, and in
this way the voters can check up
IN the fulfillment of their promises.
It was rumored that William f.
Wagg would enter the race, but he
made a statement to the editor We'd
nesday night in which he said that
it would be absolutely impossible for
him to do so. He would find strong
support among the voters of the
city, and it is regretted that he
cannot enter the race He and Mrs.
Wagg have planned to travel extern
sively, going north this summer and
to Florida next winter, and being
retired from business, he feels that
he has earned vacation.
A. l.. Pierson has been urged to
run by strong body of represen-
tative men who promise him their
undivided support. But it is not
known yet whether or not he will
enter the race, If he does he will
find strong support of his candidacy.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21
James S. SfmddDord
Republican Delegate

Lambertville-James S. Studdi-
ford, of % North Union street, has
filed his petition with the Secre-
tary of State as an alternate dele
gate to Republican National Con-
vention to be held in Cleveland. Ed
ward S. Murray, of Trenton, is the
delegate with whom Mr.. Studdi-
ford is TO alternate for the Fourth
District Of New Jersey. Petitions
have been widely circulated thru
this section for both of them, and
are being literally signed. Mr.. Stud
diford has long been associated with
the Republican party in Hunterdon
County, and is pledged to vote for
CUcfidge.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21
new WORK ON
STATE ROADS

The Plainfeld, Somerville-West
Portal route to Phillipsburg will be
blocked while the section from North
Branch to Whitehouse is being re-
built; the Schooley's Mountain route
to Easton will be closed for eleven
miles, from Hackettstown to Port
Golden; the Pine Brook-Denville
route, which joins the Sehooley's
Mountain road at Hackettstown, will
be under construction in Dover,
where Blackwell street is to be re-
paved.
In addition to this the Water
Gap route, from near Belvidere to
Delaware, will be rebuilt and four
miles of the Phillipsburg-B elvidere
turnpike, a much-used highway, will
be paved with concrete.
There is no detour between North
Branch and Whitehouse approx
mately paralleling the main highway
and the State Highway Commission
has decided to make the official de-
tour through Somerville and Plucke-
min by way of Bedminster and Lam
ington. The distance by the de-
tour will ten miles over the high
way that is to be rebuilt, which is
part of Route 8.
For the Hackettstown-Port Golden
road, the detour will be by way of
Vienna and Great Meadows to Buttz-
vile and thence through Oxford to
Washington, where the concrete
turnpike into Phillipsburg will be
met.
Blackwell street, Dover, the third
section where no easy detour pre-
sents itself, will not be closed, but
will be rebuilt one side at a time
The road from the canal culvert
near Ledgewood to Netcong, part
of Route 5, will also be reconstruc-
ted this spring, work of cutting
through the new alinement to elm
mate some of the curves and the
Strengthening of the road past the
Imperial Hotel in Netcong to elm
mate the bridge crossing on the rail-
road, have already been started.
When this road will be closed to
traffic, the detour will lead over
Landing, Lake Hopatcong. Work on
Route 5 from Netcong to Budd Lake
will also be brought to completion
this year, the cutting through of
the new alinement having been star
ted last year.
The Belvidere-Delaware road for
which the contract has been let, will
be built under traffic. Many auto
mobilists, of course, will not want
to use it under those circumstances
and will prefer the run through
Easton, Pa, and thence by way of
Martins Creek, Bangor and Port
land to the Gap. Much of this route
is of concrete, in frst-class condi-
ton, and picturesque in the ex-
| IRENE
The Harmony-Phllipsburg job is
a federal aid project, to be carried
out by Warren county. The detour
in this case, will be by way of "a
township road that links the Phil
lipsburg Belvidere and Phillipsburg-
Washington turnpikes, leading off
Z 4 / r
ing the latter near Stewartsville.
This contract has been let and some
of the grading and draining was
done last fall, with the expectation
that work would begin as soon as
weather permits.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21
Taxpayer,

Henry Schantz, the original gar
bage collector, and the man who
has been spending two years educa-
ting the people of Clinton up to
the proper method of garbage dis
posal, made bid of 5000, the
amount appropriated By the town
but Charles Lotsy, who also comes
from the Pattenburg vicinity, threw
a monkey wrench into the works
w xss1sisg hss bid xvY5.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21

Among the township roads to be
improved this year, according to pres
ent plans, is the scenic trail running
along the south side Of the Muscon-
etcong creek, on the Hunterdon
County side, connecting the towns of
Changewater and Hampton. The
road as planned will be improved
from the stone bridge in Change
water to the Hampton borough line,
joining the main road practically
at the foot of HanaPtoa hn,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21
MINISTER GETS
COLLEGE DEGREE

The Rev. Willis A. Lewis, Pastor
of the New Hope Methodist Church,
has just completed a special course
in the Eugene Bible University of
Eugene, Oregon and the Oscaloosa
College of Iowa and has received the
degree of Doctor of Philosophy from
the tuscaloosa College.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21
HunterdOn County
Items of Interest

Since the Califon Water Company
and the Califon Electric Light and
Power Company went before the
Public Utilities Commission asking
for increase of rates, the Califon
Improvement Association, at it's last
meeting, passed resolution to en-
pIoy counsel for the benefit of the
borough to find out" the status
of the companies and the rights of
the municipalities connected there
with.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21

Resulting from an argument over
children coastinng at Vernoy last
week, in which shovels, axes, fists
and feet took a part, between
George Schuyler and his daughter
in-law, Mrs. Meta Schuyler, of Yer
noy, warrants were issued by JUS
tice Beatty for assault and battery.
State Trooper Albrecht, of Wash
ington, made the arrests. Both were
held to await the action of the
grand jury.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21
VIEW HOPE METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. W. A. Lewis, Ph.D., Pastor

Rev. W. A. Lewis, Ph.D., Pastor
Sunday Services, March %, 1000
a. m. Sunday School, with classes
for all ages. The final Missionary
and Centenary Sunday Of the Con
ference Year. HOO "a. m. Morning
worship, with message from the
Pastor on the theme-"The DO Not
Religion" 700 p. m. Epworth
League Devotional Meeting Z. 30
p. m. Evening worship, with sermon
by the Pastor on the theme-"The
Do Religion" Special music by a
choir of 35 voices, under the lead
ership of Mrs. George Shock.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. b. Oblinger,
who have been spending the past
five weeks with their son, Wesley,
in Haines City, Florida, returned
home on Wednesday of last week.
Judging from their looks and from
what they say, it is very evident
that they enjoyed their trip i'm
mensely The New Hope people are
glad to welcome them back home
again.
Mr.. Lewis attended the Metho-
dist Preachers Meeting in philadel-
phia last Monday.
The music in the Church last
Sunday evening, by Choir of 25
voices, under the able direction OF
Mrs. George Shock, was exception
ally fine.
The Primary Class of the Sunday
School in charge Of Mrs. Hartwell
l.. Shaded and Mrs. Florence f.
Wiley, will hold candy sale at
1000 o'clock Saturday morning, in
the Primary Room of the Church.
Albert Cryer, who has been i'll
for several days, at his home on
York Road, is recovering. This is
good news to his many friends.
Choir practice will be held in
the Church at 800 o'clock this Fri
day evening.
At the Prayer Meeting Wednesday
evening, the Pastor began series
of talks on "The Words of Jesus
as recorded in chronological order.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21

The yacht "Wahnetah' was dashed
to pieces and sunk at her dock, foot
Of Market street, Bristol, during
the storm, last week. The boat be-
longed to William E. Doron, who
operated it as an auxiliary to the
ferry "Winiam u Doron."
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21

Nv SbdtSileHt appears OF Out
standing Notes and Bonds, but from
payments, there appear to be School
and Municipal Bonds, and various
kinds of notes, and there has re-
Gently been authorized $185, 900 in
bonds which it is understood covers
nine per cent of the total valuation
of property as assessed.
1t is generally understood that
the amount of School Bonds was
authorized up to the limit with the
understanding that more might be
required, which would have to be
taken care of somehow. And It
is alleged when present proposed
school building is complete it will
soon be found necessary to double
its capacity to replace present old
one.
Taxpayer,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21

Drastic action to force owners
of properties not now connected With
the sewer system to have the prop
err connections made, is indicated by
preliminary steps taken by Bristol
borough eouneil.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21

The New Jersey Power and Light
Company, of Dover, which lights
nearby towns with electricity, has
bought out the recently-organized
Pittstown Electric Light Company,
and is preparing to extend its line
to Pittstown and Quakertown. The
right of way is now being obtained.
The company will also supply far
mers residing along the line with
it is sswtsS.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21
CAUSE OF HIGH TAXES
IN THIS CITY

Editor Record:
One of the principal reasons for
high taxes is that taxpayers and
others take no interest in financial
affairs unless they have some per-
sonal end in view.
Following are few facts appar-
ent from the Auditors report of
Lambertville City's finances:
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21
QUESTIONNAIRE TO CANDI-
DATES FOR CITY COMMISSION

On what do you base your prin-
cipal claim for service to the City
in justifying your endorsement?
War work and the public welfare.
If elected, will you pledge your
support to proper police protection
for the City?
Yes.
If elected will you observe the
laws calling for monthly and yearly
statements of the City's finances so
that taxpayers may know how their
money is being spent?
Yes.
If elected, will you seek to adj
minister the City's finances so that
if possible taxes may be reduced?
Yes.
viii you be unprecedented in adj
ministering City affairs without
catering to any particular clique,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21

Lambertville Thomas j. Walker
grocer, is the first candidate for the
City Commission to make public an
nouncement of his candidacy. 1t
was reported some time ago that he
would run, but later he decided not
to enter the race. His hat is now in
the ring, and this paper submitted
to him the following QUESTIONABLE,
covering some of the essential needs
of the city, to which he has sub.
scribed. He points to his admins
trative work during the war, in
which he had charge of some thirty
committees, as qualifying him in
asking support of his candidacy.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21

Il sterloal soc4etv.
toIloal society,
+. K. Deats,
r enicgter, N. j,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21

pendent who would venture to pre-
dict the outcome would be fool
hardy indeed.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1924-03-21

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS &
; WaShingfOn'S Tolerance &
Every man who conducts himself Z
as good citizen, is accountable
alone to God for his religious faith,
and should be protected in worship &
ping God according to the dictates
of his own eonscience.-George =
Washington. g
N.,a.NS.NOlNONNSDSr
The Monmouth inquirer. [volume] (Freehold, N.J.) 1865-1933, 1924-01-17
Wire Fencing and Trees

In running wire fences it may be nee
essary or desirable to attach the wires
of trees along the fence lines. In many
regions old fence rows have grown up
naturally to trees; in others, wind
breaks have been planted between
fields, making tree lines to which wire
fencing may be attached without the
labor and expense of setting posts.
In attaching wires to trees, however.
It is bad practice to fasten them d.
rectly to the trees, for when this is
done the wire will be grown over and
embedded within the tree itself This
has a number of disadvantages. Not
only do the wounds mar the appear
ance OF the tree, but they also afford
entrance for diseases which cause de
cay In the second place, is the tree
is ever cut for lumber either the best
part Of the trunk has to be thrown out
and wasted, or else If the wires and
staples are deeply embedded, the tree
may be sawed into without any know.
LEI re. or the part of the sawmill men
that the wires are there. The results
are likely to be disastrous to the saw,
and may even endanger human life.
Further, It is impossible after the wire
is grown over to move the fence with
out cutting the wire or chopping deep
into the tree. gs