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Palisadian., 1925-02-13
Vim. III. Roberts Of
Palisade Favors \
Majority Plan

A minority of five members of the
1924 commission of motor vehicle tax
alton submitted a report to the New
Jersey legislature on Monday last rec
ommending q gasoline tax of cents
a gallon, drivers license fee of $5,
fiat fee of SO for passenger cars and
busses carrying eight passengers or
less are urged, while recommends
tions as to truck charges vary.
The majority report. which has not
yet been sent to the legislature, rec
ommends a tax of 11a cents a gallon,
flat registration fe eof So, drivers H.
cense fee of So instead of the present
SO and an assessment of Is cents for
each hundred pounds gross weight of
commercial vehicles.
William H. Roberts of Abbott bou-
levard, Palisade. is member of the
commission and is in favor of the ma
jority plan.
The adoption of either plan will
mean increased revenue for the state,
and the gasoline tax will put por-
tion of the road upkeep burden on
cars from other states using New Jer-
seys roads now without cost
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
Celebrates Her
74th Birthday

A party was held recently at the
home of Mrs. ]. Nagel, 234 Walker
street, in honor of the hostess seven
ty-fourth birthday anniversary.
The living room was decorated in
the pastel shades. Supper was served
at o'clock, a large birthday cake with
seventy-four candles forming the CEN
terpiece of the table. Piano selections
were rendered by Mrs. De Paoli and
vocal selections by Mrs. e. E. Brack-
ett. Mrs. Nagel received many beau
tiful gifts, one of which was a beauti-
full bouquet of seventy-four American
Beauty roses.
Four generations were present:
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Nagel, Harry, Anna
and George Nagel, Mrs. E. Bracket,
Mr.. and Mrs. Val Stellar and daugh-
ters, Katherine and Anna, of Union
Hill; Mr.. and Mrs. A. Nagel and
daughters, Lillian, Florence and FL
vira; Mr.. and Mrs R. Weis and sons,
Robert and Ahrend; Mr.. and Mrs. B.
De Paoli, uno, Jr., of Grantwood;
Mr.. and Mrs. o. Greiner, Claire, June
and Meryle, of North Hackensack;
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Dash, Mr.. and Mrs
John Nagel and children, Mary and
John; Miss Margaret Nagel, Mr.. Hen
ry Seibel, Miss Dorothy Weis, Mr.
Charles Curran, Mr.. and Mrs. Philip
Pheiffer, of Union Hill.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
Rev. Alan Hunter
Talks on Lincoln

Rev. Alan Hunter delivered an in
teresting eulogy on Abraham Lincoln
last Sunday morning at the Union
Church of Palisade. The speaker
showed an irtimate knowledge of the
uilre and character of Lincoln, ana said
that he was an example in world his
tory of man born to great deeds. He
alluded to the humor of Lincoln and
said that while it was characteristic
of the man, it was also worthy trait
because humor was one of the subtle
accomplishments of a man, a sort of
saving clause in his makeup. He al
lude3 to Lincoln's visit to a war hospi-
tai that contained the wounded of
both sides. A guard at the entrance
told the war President, in an appar-
ent effort eQ dissuade him from enter
ing, "ThereNare rebels in here, sir"
Lincoln replied, "Confederates, you
mean," and at once went in and spoke
the proverbial kindly word to all. Mr..
Hunter told other interesting stories
of Lincoln, and gave current report
of the kind of a church Lincoln would
establish, if he could have had his
way-an ideal one, too, in every de-
tail, based on the simple faith of man
kind and an appreciation of truth,
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
Toe Adair Writes
Thanking Friends

Following is a copy of letter from
Joe Adair to DR.. Rosenblum thanking
his friends for the donation of $110
which was sent to him recently:
Feb. 10, 1925.
Dr. Irving Rosenblum:
My Dear Friend-Your letter of the
5th received, and to say the words to
show my appreciation of the kindly
donation l cannot find. There are no
words, doctor, which will convey my
feelings. When l looked at that
check, really l almost went blind.
Never before did l receive a surprise
like that. Believe me, it was like a
shock. | feel very grateful to those
dear friends and you for making this
splendid and large donation. 1t sure
ly makes me feel very happy to think
these friends have so much feeling
for me. l should be very glad to serve
them again, and If ever l do you can
bet l shall try my best 20 do better in
the future than in the past, although
/ did my best.
With manS thanks, my kindest re-
CARDS and best wishes to all, l am, as
ever, your friend,
JOSEPH ADAIR.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
p. S. Excels All
In Sale of Gas

Although there are approximately
1000 companies manufacturing artl-
fetal gas in the United States, the
gas department of Public Service
Electric and Gas Company sells near
ly five per cent of all the manutac-
tured gas sold in the country and mas
more than six per cent of the total
number of manufactured gas GUS
toners.
incidentally, use of gas for indus
trial purposes in New Jersey in 1924
exceeds all records, according to hg-
ures just compiled by the company.
Approximately 2,SOO,000,000 cubic feet
were used as compared with 1921
5O,2O0 cubic feet in 1928, gain of
over six per cent. This Industrial
load represents about fourteen per
cent of the total gas sales.
During the year the following con-
Germs using more than 100000 cubic
feet of gas per month were taken on:
Hyatt Bearing Division, General Mo-
tors Corporation Harrison, 100000;
Stewart Hartshorne Company, East
Newark, 100000; Textile Dyeing
Company of America, Hawthorne.
5000 900; Weidman Silk Dyeing Com
pany, Paterson, 100000; Essex
Foundry Company, Newark, 100000;
Fischer Baking Company, Newark,
100000.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
Parent Teacher
Assn Meeting

An interesting meeting of the
Parent-Teacher Association was held
jim the Cliffside School recently with
the president. Mrs. Manahan, in the
chair.
Mrs. Mack, president of the State
Parent7 Teacher Association, was the
principal speaker and told of the won
derful work being accomplished by
these organizations al over the state.
securing playground equipment, books.
moving picture machines, etc. She
recited this in a couple of original
poems, and laid stress upon the neces-
sity of religious teaching by parents.
Miss Edgecombe, visiting nurse from
the Englewood Hospital, told of the
work of visiting nurses among the
homes.
Mrs. Coulter later spoke of a Guild
for the hospital aid to be started
among the town residents.
The committee appointed by the
president to ascertain the needs of the
local schools, consisting of Mrs. Dick
inson, Mr.. Burns and Miss Collins, re-
ported the need of library in Grant
wood school, for colored picture books
for the children and for playground
equipment.
Mr.. Velsey reported for the enter
tainment committee that plans were
being made for musical program
with recitations and a dance. to be
given after Easter, to secure funds for
the social settlement work among the
schools,
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
First Robin Sighted,
Maybe Spring
Is Coming

1t had to come. 1t is as certain as
fate.
The first robin has been sighted.
He appeared at Maplewood avenue
in Bogota, and Emil Saderland of 23
West Grove street saw him.
Mr.. Robin was just looking around.
and if there was a Mrs. Robin sne
Kept out of sight.
Maybe Mr.. Robin was a widower.
in that case his coming means moth
ing. If he has wife and he was look
ing for suitable tree to set up house
keeping 1t means, 1t Is said, that
spring is just around the corner. other
indications to the contrary notwith-
standing.
The failure to see Mrs. Robin rath-
er spoils it. because it leaves it in
doubt whether the one seen was Just
a straggler or a real home :unter.
Despite the sighting OF the ROBIN,
there is still rough weather ahead.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
CANINE Sigma Phi
Sorority Entertain

The members of the Gamma Sigma
Phi Sorority formerly the Camp Fire
Girls of Grantwood, entertained at 4
party Friday evening at the home Of
Miss Thelma Taterka of Anderson
avenue. This is the first social event
that the girls have conducted since
their recent organization.
A pleasant time was enjoyed with
music, games and dancing. At lato
hour the guests repaired to the dining
room, where dainty refreshments
were served.
Miss Martha Bodine of Grantwood
is advisor. to the group.
The guests included: Helen Nixon,
Rosemary White, Myrtle Wicks, Lulu
Amter, Thelma Taterka, Marlys Fu!-
ler, Claire Manheimer, Ruth and Ethel
Sears, Miss Martha Bodine, all of
Grantwood; Blanche Sigel of Engle-
wood, Helen Davis of New York City,
Arthur Abrams, Lindsey Hall, Jack
Sigel, Howard Les eu h, Nathan
Cooper, Daniel McGrath, S t a y
Stetka. Bruno Sutter, Perry Mileham,
Anthony Scarpino, Richard Fuchs,
William Engel, of New York City
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
Phone Co. Files Suit

The New York Telephone Company
filed papers last week in the Office of
the clerk of the United States Dis
trict Court at Trenton, N, j., in a suit
to enjoin the Board of Public Utilities
Commissioners of New Jersey from
enforcing the order made by that
board on December 81 last which re-
quires the Telephone Company to con-
tinue to charge it's present telephone
rates in Northern New Jersey with
out increase. The grounds in the
suit are that the rates required to be
continued in force are illegal and con-
fiscate the company's property and
would afford the company an unrea-
sonably low and inadequate return
upon the property devoted to the pub
lie use.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
Clifside Gives
Blood to. Save
Teachers Life

James McCloskey, graduate of the
Cliffside Park High School and for
mer basketball track and football
star of the same school, now attend
ing the Georgetown University, was
ii<sserss@ne1ltal - in savipg-thaslisa-o of 1Ea..
ther John Brosen, S. J., professor at
the university, recently.
The professors vitality was in its
last stage He needed pint of blood.
All the medical students of the school
volunteered McCloskey was found to
possess the only suitable blood for
the TRANSMISSION.
DR.. George Russell of the medical
school performed the operation.
Among those who also volunteered
their blood was Frank Weiksner, an.
other former student of Cliffside.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
Helping Hand Society

On Wednesday, February IS, Mrs
Steinmeyer, TT Edgewood Lane, will
open her home for the day for the
benefit of the Christian Orphan Home
in Fort Lee.
Guests may come as early as 10
o'clock and remain for the day or
whatever time they can give to aid
in sewing for the little ones in the
Christian Orphan Home and to enjoy
a social time, with a buffet luncheon
provided by the hostess.
The most needed articles are ,oys'
blorses of khaki material, and anyone
desiring to bring or donate mater. al
Zone and half yards for blouse) r
money for some will thus aid the
good cause.
A voluntary Offering will be receiv-
ed The affair is under the auspices
of the Helping Hand Society.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
Grantwood Girl Wed

very pretty wedding was solem-
nized on Sunday afternoon in the
Epiphany Church. Grantwood, when
Rose Byren of 2S5 Knox avenue. be-
came the wife of Michael Harmon. also
of Grantwood The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. Arthur j. Feretti.
The bride wore a dress of white
bridal satin and lace and a veil of
white net arranged coronet fashion
She was attended by Margaret Cory
a! maid of honor. who was attired in
a green frock and wore hat of white
satin. The bridesmaid, Helen Nc
earn. of Brooklyn. wore a pink Geor-
gette dress with hat to match.
The groom was attended by William
Upton and Edmund Uniack. both OF
New York City
Following the ceremony, a recep-
tion was held at the Moose Hall. on
Anderson avenue. At a late hour.
the couple left on a wedding trip to
Atlantic City. On their return they
will make their home in Brooklyn.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
p. S. Stock Sold to
Over 10000 People

Final figures in the customer own
ership offer of seven per cent cumula-
tive preferred stock of Public Service
Corporation of New Jersey show that
77572 shares of stock were sold to
1885 subscribers throughout New
Jersey. This is more than fifty per
cent over the figure of $4,000 shares
set as the goal at the beginning of the
campaign October 1. The last day
for sales was January 81.
There have been six customer own
ership campaigns since 1921, and
that just ended was the most sue
cessful of all. The next highest num-
ber of shares sold in any one offer
was 60030 shares to 13,767 subscrib-
ers, from December 1922, to April 1928.
Altogether about 100000 shares of
stock, seven and eight per cent Gu
mulative preferred, have been sold to
customers since 1921.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
COMMUNITY CHURCH
AND ITALIAN MISSION

The usual services, Sunday school
in the morning, Italian service p. M,
and English community service at
7:45 p. m, will be held on Sunday at
the Community church. and an Amer
ican minister from New York is ex-
pected on Sunday evening, sent by
the New Jersey congregational So
ciety, who are planning to have him
take charge of the services for the
present.
Miss Ellen Mason is taking charge
of the music and children's work
since last week
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
UNION CHURCH

Sunday at TO-: 80 a. m. Prof. Bayard
Dodge, president of the American
University at Beiruth, Syria, will
speak about the college where
Boutros is a student. Prof. Dodge is
a graduate of both Princeton Univer-
sity and the Union Theological Semi
nary. During the war he was doing
relief work back of the Turkish lines
and saved many lives.
. Pioneer Club Show
The Pioneer Clu, of the Union
Church viii. give benefit entertain
m. mt for the formc-' Public Service
Inspector, Joe Adair, in the Palisade
School on February 27 at SIS p. m.
Not only local talent but magician
from India and an entertainer from
China will be on the program. Tick
cts are so cents for adults and 35
cents for children.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
MIR. Wagner Invents
New Printing Plate

Charles Wagner, of Grantwood, has
invented printing plate and a meth
cd of producing the same. This in
vention produces printing plate
comprised of sheet of relatively
thin impressionable material, such as
zinc, aluminium, copper, etc., provided
with printing surface formed of
suitable subject matter impressed
through the plate from the diverse
to the reverse side thereof so as to
cause such impressions to be raised
or embossed ON the reverse side.
This information was obtained from
Mum and Company, Of New York,
patent and trademark attorneys.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
Would Make a Trade

Mother had entered the child's.
bedroom to say goodnight.
ut is cold, mummy" said Joan, cud
ding down.
Yes, dear" said her mother, but
cover up. The angels will keep you
warm"
Joan did as she was told. Then.
after moments reflection. she looked
up OF her mother again.
Il suppose l couldn't change my
angels for a hot-water bottle?" she
said, wiStfully.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
Pudding Stones
BY GIBSON NORTH

There is a lot of trouble about the
French debt to us. They make a ges-
ture which appears here as one of
cancellation but, which Castor ex-
plains during the hub-bub here, but
not there. ut is not SO, you mlsun-
derstand, Uncle, we intend to pay,
that is, we are thinking about 1t.
What we said in our note was polit-
ical. But you know we have little to
pay with. Nothing! Perhaps, per-
Eaps." The English having settled the
terms are paying for the bonfire with
ashes as assets. A more favorable
settlement with France than the Eng
lish obtained would encourage a roar.
The French are economists, close
buyers, fine workers; learned men say
the French are superior in cultivation
and intelligence to all other peoples.
II is quite likely they are using these
qualities in the controversy over pay
ments. All our war loans to foreign
countries are frozen" meaning loans
paying interest but little or no princi-
Icl.
The next war will come to us in
about 1905, providing the law Of
averages prevails. We have INDUCED
in war every thirty years since the
beginning. In the event of a war with
any of our debtors or If we are allied
with them it will make little difference
as we all perceive. The victors dis
able the victom SO completely that
instead of his paying the costs he
borrows of his captors in order that
he may recuperate. The next war
may cancel the principal Of interna-
tional debts.
The Government seems to be max
ing an attempt to get the higher
up bootleggers." 1t will be difficult
to get them punished as criminals,
but the punishment by publicity has
occurred which frequently is more eff
fective than that of sentence. Tho
people of New Jersey have followed
the incidents of the recent trial and
have already come to a conclusion.
Colonel Vickers said in his sum-
mary that the trial had been conduct
ed fairly, that the evidence should con-
vict and that it was question on
which jury with open and fair minds
should decide the defendants guilty.
Lionel Wilson. Government detec-
tive, admitted he had been convicted
of petty larceny. OF course this dis
credited but did not make false the
testimony whic', Wilson gave. Will
son was not the only witness. Hurl-
burt and Van Tassel corroborated Will
sons testimony. The reputation OF
Hudson county is at stake. Furnishing
the weak bootlegger and allowing the
strong to escape-when once that idea
becomes fixed in the public mind
that it is easie" for camel to go
through the eye of needle than 1t Is
to convict a rich bootlegger, then
there will be trouble. ~
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
To Examine Foodhandlers

The Cliffside Park Board of Health
announces that Monday February 16
is the first day for the examination Of
foodhandlers under the new ruling
The examination will start at 900
o'clock and continue for one hour at
the Borough Hall. Such method will
continue at the same hour Wednes-
day, Feb. is; Friday. February 20;
Monday, February %; Wednesday.
February 25, and Friday, February 27
All foodhandlers are urged to bear
these dates. together with the time.
in mind so that there will be es little
trouble as possible in examining the
large number of foodhandlers within
the prescribed period of time. After
February 27 a check up will be made
and all those who have not been ex-
amined will be punished according to
the provisions of the ordinance
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
NEWS OF The
WOMEN'S CLUBS

Interesting Address by Mrs. Lamont
The regular business meeting of
the Woman's Club of Palisade was
held on February 6 at the home OF
Mrs. Adele Oman; assistant host
esses, Mrs. Walter Binner and Mrs.
A. F. Beckmann. The president, Mrs.
Henri Jeltrup, presided. Mrs. L. E.
Spoke was elected member of the
club. Many interesting reports were
read, among which was one by Mrs.
Coryell, secretary of the Civics Com
mittee, to the effect that as result
of the complaints filed with the tele-
phone company there has been
marked improvement in telephone
service. Mrs. Charles Littwin and
Mrs. E. D. Butz, team captains in tha
Music Studio Fund drive, reported
the completion of the clubs quota.
Miss Wright, chairman of Current
Events Committee, read number Of
items of timely interest. Mrs. Ed
ward Dobbelaar, chairman of the
Legislative Committee, reported upon
recently enacted legislation and read
very interesting and instructive re-
port of the December meeting of the
Civic Forum.
At this meeting Mrs. Thomas w La
mont of Englewood told Of her recent
visit to Geneva and her observations
relative to the workings of the League
of Nations. Among other things, Mrs.
Lamont said, 1.-THE Vers fact that
there is at the presen: time place
where different nationals can meet
and talk things over is great step in
the right direction. After such confer.
ences they cannot go home and do
as they please" She cited a number
of instances wherein the League had
and preventing possible clashing of
arms. What one nation cannot do
she stated, many nations working to-
gether can do. Cooperation on the
part of nations will bring permanent
peace" and, continuing, "In 1914 there
was no place where public opinion
was focused and no machinery to en-
force a mandate. Many wars have
been caused" she asserted, "by secret
treaties; now all treaties must be reg
istered with the League.
Mrs. Lamont was deeply impressed
by the spirit of cooperation and
brotherhood which prevailed in all the
deliberations of the Assembly.
Mrs E. e. Vann of Leonia gave an
Illuminating talk on the League proto-
col as an instrument for outlawing
war. The protocol, she explained,
is a diplomatic document signed by
friendly nations. tentative draft of
what may become treaty. The germ
of the protocol is disarmament and
security.
Mrs. vann has made an exhaustive
assemblies of the League of Nations
and gave a resume of her findings,
from which one is led to think that
degree of progress has been made
toward the goal Of permanent peace.
The next meeting of tho club will
be held on February 20 at the home
of Mrs. j. Nazeley, 1853 Cumbermede
road; assistant hostess Mrs. Henri
eta Reynolds.
The meeting is in charge of Mrs.
Charles Littrom, and she has secured
as speaker Mr.. Hugh Mearns, author
of Il Ride in My Coach" Mr.. Mearns
is professor of English in Lincoln
School in New York City. His sub
ject will be Creative Youth" which
also is the subject of a new book writ
ten by him, just gone to press. 1t is
s,.t
recently returned from the University
of Iowa, where he spoke upon this
same subject.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
Battery Station Moves

Starting Monday, February Is, the
brentwood Garage and Electric Sta
ton will be located in the Grantwood
..rage on the corner of Lawton and
Anderson avenues. They were former.
ly at 655 Palisade avenue.
In the Grantwood Garage they will
have larger quarters and be in a posi-
ton To render even better service than
in the past. Day and night service is
a part of their new plans,
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
German Police Dogs

German police dogs, while they do
not seem demonstratively affectionate,
are stanch and loyal, and conduct
themselves with quiet dignity which is
equaled by few other breeds. Many
dogs in old age become snappy and
cross, but police dogs do not have
this tendency any more than dogs Of
other breeds
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
HouU She Found Out

Husband-I wonder what sort of
people our new neighbors are? l saw
they moved in this morning.
Wife-Well, they are not we'll pro-.
vided with things, anyway. They
haven't lawn-mower, or knife
machine. or hose for cleaning the
windows, or a step-ladder, or
Husband-How on earth did you
find that out?
Wife-Oh, / asked them to lend me
each of those things!
Business Is business" is the phrase
used to excuse heartleSsness.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
TAN LAC
Old Hebrew LoUs Praised
FOR YOUR HEALTH

The laws Of the ancient Hebrews
are ideal for the stabilizing of morals
today, DR.. Wilbert w. White, presi-
dent OF the Biblical seminary in New
York, told the Sunday Evening club
of Chicago.
".These ancient laws" he said,
'gave the highest Importance TO the
prompt administration of justice, re-
sponsibility of public Office, enlight-
ened public opinion. and sacredness Of
the family relation. The principles
laid down produced results, and it is
my belief that God wrought out,
through the writings of his prophets,
plan for the spiritual world which
would stand the test of the most rigid
scientific investigation"
When money talks, 1t seldom tells
us what we want to know.
Palisadian., 1925-02-13
Charming Thought

1t was after dinner and the talk had
turned to psychology. This disturbing
question lad just been put: "When
does old age really begin?"
To establish II formula was proving
rather difficult, when one lady. who
did not look her years, found the fol-
lowing:
"To me. old age is always 10 years
older than | am"