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EZI W\C X NEWS PICTURE TO BE BROUGHT FROM EUROPE BY AIR ROUTE r|K\ I DIRIGIBLE TO FLY ACROSS THE ATLANTIC I lllvJI AIRCRAFT TO REACH U. S. SHORE ON A FLIGHT FROM EUROPE ^ _^_' PS Perth am soy even no news. I WEATHER.—Fair to- _■. j — " 1 Cooler in soutJi and VOL XXXIX No 194. ■ PERTH AMBOY, N. J., MONDAY, JULY 7, 1919. TWELVE PAGES TV 0 CENTS central portions to- _ _ nierlit. _ ——————————————————————— R-34 TORN FROM MOORINGS; DAMAGED. BUT IS SAVED Dr. Silk Answers Critics Of City Health Situation _ _ __ __ j Says Passing Examination by Dp. Thompson is of Little Importance An answer to recent criticisms of the Health Board is submitted today by Dr. Chas. I. Silk, pres ident of the Board. Dr. Silk makes clear that he is speaking only for himself, not officially as president of the board. The doctor’s princi pal points ar? lack of co-opera tion, politics and apathy rt and indifference on the part of the public. .. | The letter follows: EDITOR EVENING NEWS: Anent an editorial in a recent issue of the Evening News entitled "Making a Farce of It,” in which the Board of Health is roundly criticised, I might state at the very outset, that it is not my intention to gloss over anything or to whitewash the Health Board, for I am a poor hand at such business. Moreover, I believe in constructive criticism as one of the best means of stimulating to sound reaction. It is rather for the purpose of analyzing the situation and clearing up some of the statements made in said editorial in order to prevent, or correct any , false impressions which otherwise would surely be formed by the public at large. It is with this end in view that I take the liberty of addressing you on the subject and ask you to kindly give it due publicity. First as to Dr. C. S. Thompson’s ap pointment as health officer of the city of Perth Amboy. At the time when the sentiment of the public was so much aroused by the statement of Dr. ; ■ Wohlfram that Perth Amboy was a rotten hole; that .the Board of Alder men was practically forced to increase the health budget to $20,000, it should be remembered that the city fathers stipulated that this amount was forth coming solely on the condition of Mr. Wilsey’s removal as head of the Health Department. The members of the Board of Health were strongly opposed to such dictation from the Al dermanic Board although it was pointed out on the quiet after the inproncp waassured. the Health Board could then do as It pleasea about ousting Mr. Wilsey from his po sition. This underhanded method of acting in bad faith did not appeal to the -majority of the Health Board members, besides it was very plain that if such thing was attempted, Mr. Wilsey’s position would be made un tenable for him by his opponents and So nullify all the good that might oth erwise have been accomplished by such a procedure. So the Health Board perforce had to look for a new appointee and it was found that un less we got an out of town man at a minimum salary of $3,000, and we did have such applicants, there was no one with experience and qualifications anywhere near like Mr. Wilsey, who would be available for the job. Per sonally I favor a good outsider, as long as no local man with such qual ifications was to be had. But here again the opposition was very strong against any outsider no matter who he may bo. The passing of Dr. Thompson’s ex amination is of little importance if viewed in proper light for granting that he had done so, he would still be lacking the experience which can come only In the course of many years. - As to my statement about the nurses floundering I had in mind the necessity of a supervising nurse; one experienced in public health nursing, at a somewhat increased salary, say about $1,800 per year. This is abso lutely needed if we are to get the best results. This was contemplated when we first started out and was mention ed on several occasions by myself but am unable to assign any good reason for not having procured the services of such a nurse except the fear on the part of the members of the board of over-drawing their budget. Now as to some general statements such as; "But six months have now passed under the new regime and the people have a right to expect some thing worth while to show- for the ad ditional $10*00 appropriated at the beginning of the year” and “The whole program has been thrown to the winds,” etc. Permit me to say I Mr. Editor that it takes a great deal i more than many times $10,000 and a health officer, and a Board of Health | to back him, to accomplish real results iContlnued on page 3) Automobile Insurance. See Alpern & Co., Raritan Bldg. 6080—7-7-2t* , .•wners of Jitneys, taxicabs and buss es should see Alpern & Co., about their Insurance. They have it. 6080—7-7-2t* 191-7 Dodge Touring Car, A-l condl tlon. time payment arranged. .Central Garage, 225 New" Brunswick Ave. 5978-7-1-tf* P A. Hdwe. for Razors. 6028—7-3-6t* JUST BACK FROM FRANCK Jasper Rasmussen, who has been do ing vulcanizing for Uncle Sam, is now In charge of Laydens Tire and Tube Re pair Works; 166 New Brunswick Ave. All Work Guaranteed. P A. Hdwe. for Pocket Knives. 6028—7-3-6t* ■ f c I STORAGE BATTERY U. 3. L. SERVICE station All Make Batteries Tested and Repaired Worielrr starter aad Battery Ca. Srd Floor Van Syckle’a Garage i .. ,v • "* 1 ¥m K This great historical picture shows the signing of the Treaty of Peace in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles, June 28 1919. Figure 1 and arrow points to President Wilson, who was was caught by the camera in the act of affixing his signature. Figure 2 indicates the group of German dele gates awaiting their turn to sign the document._ _ These pictures are the most remarkable exhibition of newspaper enterprise ever attempted. The Treaty of Peace was signed hi the Hall of Mirrors, at Versailles, Saturday, June 28. The European Manager of The Newspaper Enterprise Association, II. E. llechtol, planned to get tills picture to the EVENING NEWS and otlicr members of the N. E. A. FIRST. The photograph was placed aboard ' a British Royal Air Force Aeroplane and rushed from Paris to Lon don at a speed of 130 miles an hour. A courier met the plane at London and by special train to East Fortune, Edinburgh, Scotland, was able to hand the package to Commander Lansdowne, U. S. Navy, who made the trip by invitation of the British Air Ministry, on board the British Dirigible R-34. The big airship, after flying across the At lantic, landed at Roosevelt Flyinc Field, Mincola, Long Island, Sun- ) day piorning, July 0. Commander Lansdowne lianded the package to the New York Manager of the Newspaper Enterprise Association, who had been advised by cable, ar.d the pictures were rushed to New York City by fast automobile, and tliencc by special delivery mail to Perth Amboy for the benefit of the reader^ of the EVENING NEWS. Tills ■ extraordinary feat beat by at least two and a half days the fastest Atlantic liners and the U. S. Destroyer speeding across the ocean with this GREAT HISTORICAL PICTURE. PRESIDENT BEFORE SENATE THURSDAY) SECRET RULE CRAR6E IDE IN ROUSE \ • oy AWVi'U'tou WASHINGTON, July 7—Charges that President Wilson organized the council of national defense before war w^s declared in absolute violation of law, and thereby created a “secret government of the United States,” which formulated war legislation, dic tated policies the country was to pur sue and defended "big business,” Were were made today by Chairman Gra ham of the special House committee investigating war department expend! tures. He declared the President created the "secret government” by ignoring and reversing the intent of congress in authorizing the establishment of a qouncil of national defense in August, 1916. As authorized by Congress, he said the council was to be composed of six members of the cabinet who were to be the real executives and seven civilians to be selected by the President who were tf'act in a purely advisory capacity. Instead of doing this, he asserted, the President made the advisory commission the real ex ecutive, "clothing them with unprece dented and almost limited powers.” "Behind closed doors, weeks and iven months before war was declar jd,” he said, "these seven men de ligned virtually every war measure vhich congress subsequently enacted, rhey devised^ the' entira system ov aurchasing war supplies, planning a (Continued on page 3) F. A. Hi/we. ror *.iccn©B K.nives. 5028—7-3-6t* Auto tops recovered and repaired. Clausen & Johnson. 143 New Bruns wick Ave- 4774—6-24-tf* P. A. Hdwe. for Scissors and Shears. 5028—7-3-6t* Squab Chicken , and Steak Dinners at New Market Inn. New Market. N. J. B. P. Kempf, Prop... 2588—3-7-6mos* Layden’s Taxi Phone and Tanring Cara 7fiQ 166 Ntw Bmmwicit An._» O ^ The EVENING NEWS has joung man to learn reporting. M % tall it in 'writing. WASHINGTON, July 7.—President] Wilson will address the Senate on the’ peace treaty and the League of Ra tions at 12:45 P. M. Thursday it was; announced today at the White House. | When the President reaches Wash* j ington late tomorrow night he will' find an accumulation of official busi n*m awaiting his attention. Bills awaiting his denature include the sundry civic measure, with the ship ping board and other huge appropria tions; the army measure, the navy bill, the agricultural bill, with its rider repealing* the daylight saving | law, the deficiency bill, the vocational; educational measure and a number of (Continued on page 3.) CAKD OF THANKS In our deep grief over the loss of Mrs. Johanna Laskowski, our beloved wife and mother, the noble sympathy of our relatives and friends brought us much i relief and consolation. We beg them to accept our heartfelt thanks for their, kind words, beautiful flowers and pres ence at the funeral. . | We also extend our gratitude for the uplifting services to Rev. Wandowski of the Polis Nat. Church of Bayonne; Rev. ', Dr. Jacob Ganss; to the Ladies of the' Mohawk Council of Pocahontas; the Poi Ambo Tribe No. 65, Imp’d O. R. M.; to Mr. M. Zylka for pretty arrangement. Last, but not least, we wish to thank Dr. Silk, Dr. Lund, Dr. Siegel for their learned advices and great relief brought; our dear deceased during her illness. JOSEPH LASKOWSKI, HENRY LAS- ' KOWSKI. MRS. ROSE RATAJCZAIC, MRS. MARY GALECKI. 6087—7-7-lt* TIRE BARGAIN SHOP FIRSTS, SECONDS AND REBUILT# SWANICK BROS., 187 New Briinnwli’k Ave., Perth Amboy. Tel. liHtO -.--! HALPERNS GARAGE We do all kinds of repairing for all kinds of cars. Towing Free. We carry a full line of genuine Ford parts. NEW AND BARRACKS STS. TEt.. TN i place on its staff for an active ;ut know what news is and be able * The R-34 snapped by 1ST. E. A. sUff photographer as she nosed down to Roosevelt Flying Field. Letter indicates forward nacelle ifrom which Commander Lansdowne handed thpicture of the signing of peace o the representative of the N. E. A. who was present on the field by special permission. _ 'Jo Effort Made to Save Robt. F. Govers’ Life When Pulled I From Water -1— An Investigation into the drowning pesterday of Robert F. Govers, nine! pear old son of Air. and Mrs. William 3overs, of 131 Alarket street, is being made by the police. The child was irowned in McHose clay pit pond on :he New Brunswick road about a half mile past the city hospital, sometime netween 9:30 o’clock and noon. That the boy’s death was due either ;o ignorance or absolute indifference. Df those who were present is the con- ! piction of various persons in the city j will have obtained some details of the Irowning, and a complete examlna- j ion has been ordered by Chairman William Wilson of the police commit- j tee. According to Mrs. William Bryans, whose husband keeps a barber shop it New Brunswick road and Man ning’s road, word reached the barber shop about 11 o’clock that a boy was. Irowning at-the clay pits. The in formation was brought by a boy on a bicycle, who said he had brought Govers up on his handlebars. John Bryans, fifteen years old, a member of the High School Cadets, rushed over to the pool and dove for ; the body. He found it caught In the ! mud not far from the shore. He told his mother that he struggled hard to get the little boy’s body out of the water and was refused assistants by (Continued on page 2.) -—---J i EXIDE STORAGE BATTERY ! SERVICE STATION 103 New Bruovwlck 'Ave. Tel. 4# I LATEST NEWS BY WIRE BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS PARIS July 6.—Premier Clemenceaus today began a visit to the devastated ’regions, ente*«lg the zone of protracted warfare at St. Quentin. Everywhere he was given a splendid xwelcoiiie. BERNE, Switzerland, July 7.~Dr. Leyien, one of the leaders of the Bavarian Communist uprising in Munich last April, has been ar-. rested at Weisbaden, according to information received irom uer-; many by the police. . COBLENZ, July 6. — Individual sand smaller units ot the I old third army are losing no time in getting out of Germany. A1 trains are crowded with casuals, and car reservations from Coblenz to Paris are booked a week ahead. The fifth division began moving | from Luxemburg Friday, and the fourth division is scheduled to leave the Rhine sector Tuesday. Next scheduled to move in the direction of home is the second division due to leave July 15. NEW YORK July 7.—The work of reassembling the parts of the now famous seaplane NC-4, the first aircraft to cross the Atlantic ocean, was beguil today preparatory to placing her on exhibition in Central Park about July 14. WEIMAR, July o.—lne ixerman uauuuai oo»cu±uV — bating the new constitution and has indorsed articles qualifying any male citizen, native or naturalized, who has attained the age of thir ty-five for the office of president. TOLDO July 7.--Tex Rickard, promoter of the Dempsey-Wil lard championship match, said today he would be “considerably isur prised” if the gate receipts exceeded $500,000. Official check of the total gate receipts and attendance is expected to be completed here late today. . WILHELMSTADT, Curacao, July 6.—The American coast guard vessel Itasca arrived here yesterday and will leave today under the provision of the Dutch neutrality, regulations, prohibiting war ves sels of belligerent nations from remaining in port more than twenty four hours. , PARIS July 7.—The commission of admirals appointed to con sider the disposition of the remaining German warships submitted their report to the allied council today. 300 IN BOLD BIG DIRIGIBLE Almost Was Blown Away—To Return to England Tomorrow By Associated Press. M1NEOLA, July 7. — Major Scott, commander of the R-34, an nounced definitely at. noon that the dirigible would start on its re turn journey at 5 o’clock tomor row morning, flying over Boston. The R-34 will not circle New York before turning east, he said. Major Scott announced later that an effort would be made to shape the R-34’s course so that it would pass over the George Wash ington, which is bringing Presi dent Wilson Home. The commander of the R-34 based his announcement on the starting hour on the assumption that the wind which was blowing at the time between twenty and twenty-rive miles an hour, would die down later in the day and so permit the refuel ling of the dirigible. "We will cruise over Boston," he said, “and then follow the trans-At-' lantic trade route. Wo ar eselecting that course because there we vill find the most favorable western winds. We had considered making our start at 8 o’clock but we have advr.g :ed the time because the earlieer we get away the lower the temperature and rtstower the temperature the great g7-^—wt-nf -yc’- ’*1 we can load. ge ~Z<£. put in 4.100 gallons wmen win give us nothing to play about with, but we do not expect to play about as the wind will be favorable.” The following wireless message was delivered to General Charlton today from the British air ministry: "Please convey following message to the United States Naval authori ties: ‘Air council desires to express their most cordial and grateful thanks for the cooperation and assist ance of the United Slates navy ten dered to his Majesty’s airship R-34.’ ” The message was forwarded to Sec retary Daniels at. Washington. MINEOLA, July 7.—The R-34 was torn from her mooring ropes this morning by a violent gust of wind. The cross girder to which the rope was attached broke under the strain ripping a hole six feet by three feet in the gas bag. The giant dirigible was saved from being blown away by 300 men who seized the ropes hanging from her side and held her down with great difficulty. The breeze stiffened as the sun rose nd the American army balloon me clianics had all they could do to hold ' ■ menaced airship. As she swayed l he wind the clinging men wore swept oft their feet in relays. The officefs ill charge of the dirig ible ordered the work of overhauling rushed in order that she could start on her return voyage on the earliest possible moment in view of the dan ger to which she was exposed. In spite of all possiblo haste the dirig 1 do's engineers believe it will be only witli exceptional liuck that the air ship can start at the scehduled hour of 8 A- M. tomorrow. As one result of the accident it has been decided to abandon any further attempt to moor the dirig ible to the concrete pillars which were built for that purpose. Instead she will be held to earth by relief parties of th seven balloon companies on duty here until she casts off on her astern voyage. ,, . Immediately after the accident Major H. O. Scott, the ship's com-t mander, climbed Into the forward gondola and inspected the damage. He announced later that the rip In the gas bag could easily be mended. One explanation of the parting of the steel mooring cable by the dirigible's officers was that the rising sun had so expanded the hydrogen in the gas bag that the lifting offeyt had been increased by eight tons. Pending an official announcement officers of the aircraft said it was un likely that the famous dirigible would accept the invitation of th American navy department to cruise over Wash ington or that she would even at tempt a llight over New York. No Change in Plan Lieut. Colonel Frederick \V. Lucas, of the Royal Air Force, in charge of landing arrangements for the R-34, at 9:30 A. M. today denied that there had been any change in Plan for the departure for the big British dirigi ble. He said the overseas start posi tively would not be made today. Uo anean unu —- — Co about the mortgage. 6080—7-7--t* _ tfT • Money to loan on Bond and mort gage. Alpern & Co , Raritan Bldg. 6080—7-7-2t* If your coal or gas range does not h*iUt* or burn I will make it or no charge F J Larkin. 208 Market St. 6029—6-21-1 mo.' _ Build now, mortgage money avail able. Boynton Bros. & Co.. 87 Smith St. 19S1—5-31-tf* ___ NOTICE See time tables of all bua l’n®a *2 and from Perth Amboy on Classified Page_ Mortgage loans—mortgage loans; lot, of money available. See Alpern A Ctftf Raritan Bldg. 6080—.-7-2t« /