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Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-03-21
THIMBLH CLUB MEETS.

Mrs. Charles A. Marshall, of
Bentley street, had as her guests
yesterday afternoon the members of
the Thimble Club. Mrs. George w.
Dubois and Mrs. Marshall were the
prize winners. Next meeting will be
ut the home OF Mrs. /. w. SIeight in
johnson avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-03-21
MONMOUTH COUNTY NEWS
UNIQUE SOCIAL WAS
HELD AT NAVESlNK
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Navesink, March 20:-A leap year
social was held at the home of Omar
Sickles last Monday night for the
benefit of the Methodist church. The
affair was very successful both in a
social and financial way. During the
evening an interesting musical pro-
gram was rendered by several young
people, followed by a luncheon serv-
ed by ladies of the church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-03-21

way, the past few days.
Stewart Decker. formerly of this
place, has given up his farm in New
Jersey and taken another near Ross
vile.
At a meeting of Huguenot Chap
ter, No. 88, Order Eastern Star, In
Masonic temple last night, Mrs. s.
Slower, chairman of the entertain
ment COMMITTEES, reported that $40
was realized from the recent turkey
supper. A meeting Of the piano fund
committee was held after the regular
session of the chapter.
United Council, Jr. 0. U. A. NJ,
tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-03-21
POUND SOCTAL I

A pound social under the auspices
of the Ladies Aid Society of St.
Paul's church. Tottenvfl1e, will be
held at the church tonight. A pro-
gram will be given in connection
with the social.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-03-21

subscribe for the NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1912-03-21

hNA e2iA
LaHer Drug Company.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
The Betrayal of La Toilette.

There is an unsolved mystery in con-
nection with the present Republican pre-
convention campaign, and the key to the
puzzle is in the possession of Senator
La Toilette.
In his telegram to his friends IN
North Dakota advising them that the
reports of his withdrawal from the
Presidential race are without founda-
ton, Mr.. La Toilette complains of the
gross misrepresentation" now made
about him in order to force me from
the contest which l willingly undertook
at time when no one else could be in
duced to make the fight"
Who was the some one else to whom
inducements were made in vain? What
was the nature of the understanding
which led Mr.. La Toilette to enter
upon his contest? And is that under
standing being violated now that the
progressive movement is making head
way in many States?
Mr. La Toilette owes it to himself
and to the country to answer these ques-
tions. Even the progressives will have
no patience with him if he continues 10
deal merely in veiled illusions.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
Diaz Pities Madero.

The irrepressible American inter
viewer pictures Porhrio Diaz, former
President of Mexico, sitting in his re-
tirement and grimly smiling at the
dilemma which confronts AEadcro in the
country which had no longer use for the
old soldiers iron =ule Diaz declares
that his successor in Mexico is paying
very dearly for his thirst of power
There IS a note of satisfaction and one
Of pity for Madero in his troubles, and
the aged ruler expresses the hope that
peace may be promptly restored and
that his country may quickly recover
from its sowing of the wind and reap
ing of the whirlwind
Diaz expresses no desire and no in
tention OF returning TO his native land
or of mixing in the turmoil of Mexico
He says he sought peace, has found it
at Cape Dali, in France. and is living
quietly and contentedly far from the
troubles of his -ountry and the i'm
HaASANN pOiltlNdi lN SNOild VI us pCOplG
He has no faith in AL2dero or his pre-
tensions, and predicts that Mexico has
already tired of weak and vacillating
ruler. He hopes that the intelligence of
the country may find a way to dispose
OF the Madero regime and substitute one
that shall better represent the author
ity which the country needs to estab-
lish quiet and prosperity.
Diaz IS old, and probably will never
return TO his country, except as its
sainted hero, but he knows his Mexico,
and events are proving him right in
asserting that something more than
mere enthusiasm and bowling bravas
are needed in the craftsmanship of this
period of Mexican history.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
An Appeal for Humor.

Secretary MscVeagh, in his recent
speech in Chicago, said that the op-
position to President Taft lacked dig
nifty. Worst of ALL" he added, 1t is
without the slightest sense of humor."
By all manner Of means, then, let the
opposition inject some humor into its
campaign. 1t is too serious altogether.
Summon George Ade and let him write
a fable; or draft Peter Dunno and COM
pei him to produce some observations
from Mr.. DooleS; or, if the treasury
be not plethoric, employ some of the
lesser lights whose scintillations grace
the daily newspapers All of us want
TO smile
But perhaps the opponents of the
President lack humor because they do
not regard the situation as laughing
matter.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
The Arizona Senator'S.

The old comrades of Marcus AureIius
Smith, the new SepatOr-elect from Ari-
zona, are becoming a bit impatient about
his arrival In the long years Of service
as Delegate in Congress the Hon. Marcus
made many friends VINO rejoice to see
him come back as a Senator, and he
will have long round of greetings when
he reaches the Willard political cir
Gle. There was authentic announcement
yesterday that Gov. Hunt would ceIe-
brate Lincoln's Birthday by taking the
oath Of off1ce next Monday at noon.
President Taft will sign the procIama-
ton admitting Arizona as State ON
that day, and once the fact Is flashed 10
Phoenix the first governor will be sworn
in. the cannons win boom. and the two
new Senators. with commissions duly
signed, can take train for Washington.
There will be unusual interest In the
Senate when the two new Senators are
sworn in. and for a time the Democrats
win rejoice. in being somewhat nearer to
majority than IN many years.
AS Mark Smith was n former resident
of Kentucky and known to all the mem-
bers from the Blue Grass region, he
will be given attention and congratuia-
tion by the friends Of his youth. so that
his first week as Senator will be soms-
what crowded with festivities.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19

parts of the highway through that Com
monwealth between Rouses Point on
the Canadian border, and New York
City In time It is planned to have
the other links supplied, so that con-
tinuous good road win exist from Can
ada to Florida, capable of accommodate
ing automobile traffic over the entire
route
The Washington-Richmond link is, If
reports from Richmond are indicative
of the real spirit of the enterprise, in a
fair way TO be constructed 1t will be
of the greatest public utility to lhe sec
ton of Virginia through which il passes,
apart from its relation to the larger
plan of road building. That it ap-
peals strongly to the people in the
counties was made plain at the meet
ing in Richmond.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
SIX YEARS Welded.
Mr.. and Mrs. LOnEworth Celebrate
white House Event.

white House Event.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth yes
terday celebrated their sixth wedding an
niversary. At the time of the wedding
the daughter of President Roosevelt was
the belle of the Washington smart set,
and the occasion assumed the Importance
Of an international event. representatives
OF foreign countries being present at
the function. which took place at the
White House.
The ceremony was performed by Bishop
Satterlee and the bride and bridegroom
spent part OF their honeymoon at
Friendship" the country home OF Mr..
and Mrs. John r. Mclean. There were
wedding presents from foreign nations,
some of priceless value. with .GobeIin
tapestry from France as the gem of the
collection.
Another wedding anniversary being
celebrated to-day is that OF Mr.. Reginald
Boardman, OF Manchester, Mass, who
year ago to-day was married by Bishop
Harding TO Miss Carrie Louise Mum,
daughter of Mrs. Charles A. Mum, OF
this city. The wedding took place in ST.
Johns Church, and was attended by
large gathering OF relatives and friends,
including Miss Helen Taft.
A year ago to-day at a special meet
ing OF the board of trustees of the Car
negie Institution of this city. held at the
Hotel Belmont, New York, the board of
trustees formally accepted the gift Of
So 900, 600, made by Andrew Carnegie. Mr..
Carnegie also established a 10000 hero
fund in Denmark a year ago to-day.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
NEURoTICs AND OTHERS.

From the Richmond Times Dispatch
Political paranoiacs" sounds mighty
like old times.
From the Philadelphia Record.
The recall Of political orators might
be good thing TO try.
From the Detroit Free Press.
Now is the time to make plans for a
safe and sane Presidential campaign.
From the Ohio State Journal
Nobody would have thought CoI
Roosevelt could sit and think this long.
From the St. LOUIS Republic
Mr.. Taft's "neurotic" coat fits some
people so well that they are. wearing it
already.
From the Evansville Jourual-Nsws
Medill Mccormick says Mr.. Taft and
his supporters are bent "on suicide or
murder" Some Indictment, that.
From the Springfield Republican.
The political "neurotics" should NOT he
confounded with the political toumyrot-
les. But they have much in common.
Prom the Baltimore Star
Any more OF this third-term talk and
we may expect some spirituaHstie ran
pings from George Washington.
From the Milwaukee Leader.
Mr.. Taft, it seems, is fearful that the
progressive" politicians are Fastening
the country to the verge of a French
revolution. Our noble chief should calm
himself. All they want is Teddy
From the Troy Record.
President Taft's new phase. political
neurotics," threatens TO stick and be-
come as popular in the political world
as Grover Cleveland's 'tinnocuous desue-
tude-" It is very descriptive. ana in the
opinion of many observers fits the SUBJ
ject.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
Road to Richmond.

AT a meeting recently held by the
Richmond Chamber of Commerce, with
visitors present from Washington and
points between, the general subject Of
constructing a modern, high-class road
between this city and the Virginia cap
ital was discussed. Officers of what is
known as the international Quebec
Miami Highway Association were pres
ent 10 explain the relation which the
highway between here and Richmond
bears to a greater project. The meeting
was a notable one. and considerable
progress was made toward the realiza-
ton of the plan.
The highway through the State of
Virginia TO Richmond will be construct
ed by means of subscriptions to the
project by cities, towns, corporations,
and individuals along the route. The
Chamber of Commerce of Richmond
expects to raise $4,000 of the fund in
Richmond. Other points viii do their
share. The counties through which the
road is to run can make. appropriations
through referendum of the matter to
popular vote, and it is thought that por-
tons of the fund viii be provided in
that way Finally. Washington IS ex-
pected to aid the project in proportion
10 its ability and the benefit to be de-
rived.
This highwaytwilI ultimately form a
link in the great road projected in Can
ada TO unite the city of Quebec with
Miami, Fla. Portions of the road have
already been constructed-for example,
through Maryland between Baltimore
and this city. The State of New York
has Jet contracts for the construction of
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
STATESMEN, REAL AND NEAR.
By FRED c. KELLY.

the juke what kind OF ball team his
town had; neither was the juke disposed
to Introduce tfs subject Of dogs Or the
shows he had been 10. Just as the pain
ful silence threatened. Archie Butt
stepped into the breach with q small kit
OF words and saved the day.
"ME. President think the duke has an
aid here that he wishes TO present" says
Archie. breezily. Then followed more
introductions, and the danger was tided
over. There was nothing brilliant about
the remark. It's true, but the point fs
that Archie Butt was right on the fob,
as he Is always at such crisis.
Only once has Archie Butt ever lacked
for a word. And that was over q trivial
incident at the last White House recep-
tlon. Archie was introducing the i.5oo or
more guests TO the President, as rapidly
as they marched along TO the proper
doorway and whispered their names At
one stage Of the proceedings his atten-
ton was distracted by something in a
room ahead. and Just then the next man
in the reception line announced himself
in low tone as ''the Emperor Of China"
Now. Archie Butt knew wen enough
that the Emperor Of China hadn't been
invited and wasn't even in town. or he
would have seen It in the papers. Yet
the sudden variation from the routine
names he had been listening 10 was Ike
throwing wrench into his mental ma
chinery. and the wheels suddenly stopped
They wouldn't turn again for about three
seconds and half. during which time
Archie stared blankIy into the face Of
his friend Congressman Gardner. Of
Massachusetts,. who had roguishly pulled
the little Joke.
Congressman Billy" Kent, Of Cali
fornia. has enough money to be able to
wear old clothes IL he wishes TO ana to
have them pressed just when the spirit
and circumstances move him. Few
days ago Kent went pit-a-pattinr into
side door Of the Treasury Building al
high speed wearing a discouraged-look-
ing felt hat and an old yellow mackin-
tosh. He was on his way TO see his olc
friend Secretary Macveagh
Hey. there. cappy! where you 60
ing?" yelled a guard
I'm going upstairs" replied Kent
without stopping.
Nav you're not. Who do you wan,
to seer"
Il thought I'd look in on the secre-
tary." Kent told him.
Come with me-" said the guard. "IH
take you to the man you'd better see
And he led Kent to the detention room.
Name and occupation. please" SAID
the chief of the guards.
Kent, humble Congressman" replied
Kent.
well. whinell didn't you say SO in
the first place" burst forth the chief of
guards. Either that or else-or else
get some better clothes"
Senator Page, Of Vermont is a distant
cousin Of Grover Cleveland. and he has
a grandson, who, on his mothers side.
Is a cousin OF Aaron Burr
CCopgr1Eht. islz By Fred C. Kelly. All rights re-
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
Politics at the Capital.

With six separate partisan headquar-
tiers in Washington engaged in groom
ing steeds for the Presidential race this
year, we may modestly lay claim TO be-
ing the political storm center of the
nation. Enumerated, these headquarters
include one for President Taft, at the
Raleigh; one for Col Roosevelt, in the
Munsey Building; one for Senator La
Toilette, in the Evans Building; one for
Champ Clark, in the Ebbitt House; one
for Judson Harmon, and one for Rep
resentative Underwood. the latter not
yet a permanent habitat. but ever ac-
tive.
From these headquarters each and
severally emanate influences calculated
to corral the delegates from the States
and line them up for particular can
didate. In these headquarters visitors
are received, quiet missionary work pro-
ceeds, conferences are held. and such
work done as in the judgment of the
men concerned will bring success to
their candidate. As a result, all political
tides are now running to Washington,
with the Capitol as a sort of distribut-
ing reservoir for the surplus waters.
1t has never happened before that the
Capital has been so closely dotted with
political centers of influence or has
gathered within the shadow of the capi-
tol dome so many fsctional camps of
political workers.
1t is fortunate, however, that all this
partisan and factional activity is pro-
ceeding with apparent good will among
tic managers. Whatever they may do
to secure support through the ranks of
the voters for their respective candi-
dates, they are not going around Wash
ington with any loaded revolvers, nor
do they pass through the streets under
guard. They meet and are friendly and
are playing the political game with con-
hdent air and suavity that is alto
gether admirable.
1t is situation not without its hu-
NOR, but indicative of that spirit of
American life expressed in the tritc
saying: Here's to the man who wins,
and may the best man win" s
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19

In the once Of senator Hole Smith. OF
Georgia, is an important book. known
as the Baby Book"
topics as Group, teething. when should
4 child crawl? and the ike, but IL
record OF babies named after Hoke
Smith. In fits pages one finds Hoke
smith Browns, Hoke Smith Greens,
Hoke Smith Hiekses. and so on through
long alphabetical list-Altogether
trihe more than 900 cute little einn Hoke
Smiths. And the roster Is by no means
complete. The Baby Book contains
only the oficfaI list; that Is. the babies
whose parents have formally notified
Hoke Smith Of the baptIsmal honor con-
ferred Some were named Hoke smith
because Gov Smith gave the father a
lucrative State job others because the
governor let the father out OF the peni-
tentiary; others because mothers thought
the name had euphony and cadence.
Thus the list has grown and grown
Every year at the Christmas season
fIoke Smith gets out the book, has All
the names copied on, and remembers
each bantling Hoke Smith in a sub
stantial way that makes the parents
wish they might have still more little
Hoke Smiths.
And while on the Smith topic, let us
not overlook the fact that Senator Will
lam Alden Smith, OF Michigan, has long
caused the name. William Alden. to out
bat all the others in the birth records Of
his State.
Mai. Archibald Butt. social aid to
President Taft, Is a master or the right
word at the right moment; steward OF
small talk, and a human ambulance to
the rescue OF the noIloquially injured.
He is q doctor OF duoIogue, arbiter OF
monologue, charioteer Of chat, vizier OF
conversation. position Of talk, seneschal
Of interlocution.
Two Secret Service men guard the
President from bodily assault. but Arehi-
bald Butt is always on hand to protect
him from thing even more painful. to-
wit the Painful Silence. Next to hear
ing Cook tourist tell what he saw in
Europe, the Painful Silence is the worst
thing there is.
The President of the United States is
constantly meeting people. and when he
meets them Il Is essential that there be
talk When he goes to a strange city.
the chairman OF the reception committee
may be awed by the high position Of the
visitor. and. like as not. can think OF
nothing 10 say The President snatches
a tame Angora goat from the man, as
the current saying iss Then Is when
Archibald Butt must put all at their
ease, for obviously the President can
not do all the talking.
Again the Painful Silence may ensue
at a meeting between the President and
another celebrity. Neither may feel any
embarrassment. but there are times when
only formal topics are permissible. For
example. when the Connaughts were with
US, the President and the duke each
made three or four routine interchanges
OF remark, and then the line Of talk they
had started on was exhausted.
The President didn't feel like asking
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
sweete.. when They Are ,Iaa.

Men. according to Or. Cannon. Of Har-
yard, are sweeter when they are angry,
because Of the sugar developed in their
system by the emotion. but probably II Is
wiser for the ordinary wife to take her
husband Just as he Is when he Is calm
and not try any experiments as 10 Just
how sweet he could be-.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
LIEht ON cora storage.
rrun The Hartfard Pot.

From the Hartford Post.
More ana more light upon the cold
storage business. This time 1t Is re-
veaIed BY 4 Norwalk man who found a
note among the eggs he paid 80 cents
dozen for and wrote to the address given.
He found that his -strietly fresh eggs"
were Of the vintage OF December last and
that they had been sold by q Tennessee
man for Il cents a dozen.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
Pa NJ Emperor Emeritu..

ffuIH me hHII7ls NIIy ollFs
The terms OF the abdication Of the
Chinese Emperor provide that he shall
retain his title and shall be respected
as foreign monarch. He Is 70 be a
sort Of emperor emeritus. as It were.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
1t prove Him citywaId.
From the Detroit Free Press

From the Detroit Free PresA
II see a great deal in the papers these
days about intensive farming" said the
Crouch this morning Fathers idea OF
intensiyeness was what drove me to the
city,
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
Must ENJOY the Joke.
,m the New lHaven Reri.ieF,

Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. being a man
with a sense OF humor, must tremendous
ly enjoy the daily newspaper accounts
meant serious--of the progress OF the
war between him and his friend Taft.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
His Is Real Publicity.

From the Atlantis Journal
1t is the opinion. however, that Ty
Cobb win be as much discussed from now
or as any Presidential candidate.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
Let Hubby Do 1t.

You'd think a girls parents would
want her TO learn to cook before she
married"
''Oh. don't know. Why should they
supply the raw material for her TO prac-
tice on?"
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
Froa the Buffalo NewA

Congress strikes at the loan sharks in
the Capital by making z per cent the
maximum lawful rate Of interest on
loans. Some Of the members might have
been interested. but the action is all
right.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
just as Comfortable.

Have you a spare room in your fiat?''
NO; but 1 stand in with the Janitor.
So when I have a guest overnight, he
lets me use the telephone booth
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
A LITTLE NONSENSE.
ouR FAvoRITE.

Nest Presidents have furnished US
A fund OF anecdote.
LoE-cabln tales
We have IN bales
To wonder at and quote.
Tho mollycOddle and his TX
A deal OF copy made.
Such goodly themes
Yield many reanis
And help the writer's trade.
But nothing ever helped US more
Than Georges cherry tree
Its place Is sure
In literature,
As writers all agree.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
OF INTEREST IN WASHINGTON
-r,r IN. KDoxxill. Sentinel.

From the Knoxville Sentinel
Leaders in Washington believe that the
Democratic chemical bill win stand the
acid test.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
f0n The Richmond mes-Disraich.

The woman VINO Is dazznng Washing
ton society by wearing diamonds on her
slippers is going TO an extreme to shine
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
From the Truy Record.
GEN. AINswoRTH.

From the Rochester Union and Advertiser
Gen. Wood seems to have dificulty iu
keeping HIS patient, the army. quiet
From the New York Tribune
Gen. Ainsworth has been having his
hrst taste OF the excitements Of real
war.
From the Brooklyn Standard Union
DR.. Ainsworih. boss OF the army, is
having terrible row with DR.. Wood, the
other boss OF the army. Lock them IA
thu oDeratinK room together for an hour.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
From the Baltimore Sun.

That washington man who is offering
si2.eoo for a wife would be wise. to save
a little of his fortune for hats. butter,
and eggs in case he gets her.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
February ~ in History.

February Is. 1sls-Beau Brunmel spends
the entire day adjusting his tie. Finally
gets II to suit him.
February ls, 1755-Boswell pawns DR..
Johnson's false teeth without authority
from the great lexicographer. A severe
quarrel ensues.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
Uncle Pennywise saysi

"A splrltuelie girl is one who is too
dainty to eat corned beef. but who. can
get away with thirty or forty lettuce
sandwiches.
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
At Work.

Did your son learn anything in col
lege?'
"Oh, yes" answered the magnate ad-
dressed. He learned to operate an au-
tomobile so well that We have put him
in charge of one Of our big electric
trucks"
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
A JnwinE Match.


saw two famous bad men come together
during my trip West"
Both killed?'
Nobody killed. You can't talk a man
to death"
Here We Are Again.
The time draws nigh
When you and I,
However tired We be,
Must take our bft
or alleged wit
About that cherry tree.
wOuld BE Sensible.
"Yonder is an early robin. See his red
breast?'"
"Yes; and It gave me quite a start at
first. For a moment ! thought the in
telligent bird was wearing a chest pro.
tectOr.''
The Washington herald., 1912-02-19
Ike a sTusIcaI Comedy.

Like n Musical COMEDY
THAT Mexican revolution"
what Of it?''
rs II a success7"
Must be a success. It has been run
ming more than 300 nights now / under
stand"