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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18
THE SENATE PRESIDENCY

The House of Assembly which is tied between the Republicans
and Democrats, having thirty members from each party, has nothing
on the Senate when it comes to a deadlock in perfecting an organiza-
ton. While the Republicans have a majority in the upper house thus
far they have been unable to agree on a president. Numerous meet
ings have been held and many ballots have been taken all without
result.
The choice lies between Senator Harold b. Wells, of Burlington
county, and Senator William B. Mackey, Jr, of Bergen county, with
Senator Charles C. Pilgrim, of Essex county, lying in the background
hoping to be the compromise choice. After some twenty ballots had
Pilgrim not voting. Eight votes + necessary for a choice.
OF the three men named, Pilgrim is recognized as the candidate
favored by the brewers; Mackey has been linked up with the Public
Service Corporation as its favorte, whereas the only thing that has
been advanced against Wells is that he entered public life on a local
option platform and has consistently stood by those principles ever
since.
The esteem in which Wells is held in his home county is shown by
the fact that last fall, when he was a candidate for reelection, he was
unopposed. The Democrats, apparently, did not consider it worth
while to PUT a candidate in the field against him, or else no Democrat
could be found who would run against him. This is such a remarkable
state of affairs that it must signify something very unusual in regard
to the man thus honored.
AS a matter of fact, Wells is recognized as one of the most cap
able men who has ever served in the legislature. His record is abso
iutely clean; there is not a faint of any description connected with his
name. That he would make an excellent presiding officer for the
senate, there is no doubt and Governor Edge himself has admitted
that Wells would make a first class acting governor, although in all
sides III the controversy, but promises to do 80 unless the deadlock is
speedily broken.
There is nothing that would do more to win public confidence for
the Republican party than the election of Senator Wells to the presi
dency of the upper house of the legislature.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18
TOddy We Celebrate
Christmas a Joyous Festival in Ever,
Land

Christmas a Joyous Festival in Every
Land.
While the inhabitants of countries
In which Christianity Is the dominant
religion number less than half of the
worlds population, 1t is safe to predict
that the festival of the Nativity of the
Founder of Christianity will be cele-
brated next Wednesday by some per-
sons in every land beneath the sun.
And 1t will be a happier Christmas
than any in the past four years for
peace has returned to the earth, and
if the prayers of millions is answered,
1t has returned for all time.
That Jesus was not born on the
tw~enty-f1fth, nor even in the month of
December, is now generally accepted.
adoption of that date for the ob-
servance of the Nativity was doubt
less a concession to ancient practices
which has enjoyed q wide vogue since
the lawn of history. The Winter SOL
stice, when the sun reaches its most
southern declination and begins its
upward journey, was almost univer-
sally celebrated by the ancients. To
them II meant the triumph of light
over darkness, the renewal of life
on the dead planet, and he promise of
spring time and harvest. The Per-
slams held festivities at this period of
the year in honor of Mithre, god of
the sun. and the old Greeks had a
similar feast In honor of Dionysius.
The people Of India paid tribute to the
god Roma, M the Romans dedi-
Gated to Saturn their most joyous
celebration, that of S~aturnalia. The
Druids of ancient Britain held their
feast of Frey at this period.
The observance of Christmas prob
ably had its beginning in the second
century of the Christian era. The late
of the Nativity was a matter of much
controversy, which was altogether flu
tile since nothing definite was known
on the dead planet, and the promise of
controversy continued. some Chris
tians observing the Nativity in April,
others in March, and still others in
December. The latter were the Top
portubists" of the new faith, who be-
lieved in conciliating the pagans on
unimportant matters in order to win
them over, and this party eventually
brought about the adoption of the
twenty-ifth of December as Christ
mas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18
Famous Women
St, Encratis.


st. Encratis, or Engratia, suffered
m~artyrdom in the early part of the
fourth century when Christian perse-
cutions were being carried or In Sar-
agossa by Governor Dacian, in the
reign of Diocletion. She was one of
man ywho suffered death rather than
give UP her new faith. Encratis was a
native of Portugal. Her father prom
Used her in marriage ia a nobleman in
Rousillon, but Encratis preferred to
devote her life to religious works and
fed to ~Saragossa in what is now Spain
where the prosecutions were then talk
ing place. When she ~reproached Da-
clan for his barbarities, he ordered
her to be tormented in the most in
human manner. After suffering great
tortures she was sent back to prison,
where she died soon a~fterward. Her
remains are said to have been found
in Saragossa in the year 1889, over a
thousand years after her death.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18
PROSECUTOR TAXES A HAND

Prosecutor Stricken has not heSitated to show where he stands in
regard to carrying out the instructions of Justice Bergen on the Sun
day movie question. The prosecutor has notified the New Bruins
wick municipal authorities that Sunday movies run for profit will
not be tolerated. He expressed indignation that the theatres were
open last Sunday following Justice Bergen's charge referring to it as
AN audacious act of disrespect of the law"
The prosecutor takes the position that no matter how liberal his
own views may be IN regard to the Sunday "movie' question, the
law must be respected and the only way to meet the popular demand
for picture shows on Sunday is to have the law repealed Or changed
so as to make such exhibitions permissible. This is the only ground
that the prosecutor could take; that he proposes to see that the law
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18
Daily Horoscope
''Te stars incline but do not compel
Thursday, December 10, 1918.

''Te stars incline but do not compel"
Thursday, December 10, 1918.
Copyright. 1918, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
This is not an important day. &C
cording to astrology. Early in the
morning Jupiter rules strongly for
good and maintains his friendly power
to a certain extent during the day.
The stars give best promise for bust
ness transactions begun during this
configuration.
Large enterprises, foretold for the
new year. have the most encourag-
ing representations. and those that
succeed best will not be private ven
lures, but intended for the public
good.
In the new era wealth will be more
and more regarded as merely in the
custody and not the possession of pri-
vate i<~dividuals, the seers declare,
but they warn that the progress must
be made by cooperation and not by
intimidation.
Those who read the stars foretell
the continuance of propaganda but ii
will be political and national they
prophecy, and they foresee misun-
derstandings and misjudgments in
which leaders of public opinion will
sway the people.
Education comes under direction of
the stars making for h greatest
achievements yet recorded, but 1t will
be practical in it's trend. Many
changes In universities as we'll as
public schools are prognosticated.
Teachers continue under the friend
ly guidance of the stars and they
will prosper in the new era, for they
will come into high place in business
as we'll as in academic life.
The birth of a supreme genius. who
will become the greatest leader of
the future is prophesied for 1919.
Increase In the number OF weddings
will be great during the winter
months.
January and February are likely to
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18

be extremely cold. Much suffering
among the poor is prognosticated, but
relief work will be well managed.
food will be the great concern of
the world during the next few months.
II the stars are read Alright. Again
community kitchens and other
methods of conserving and preparing
meals are foreshadowed by the stars.
Persons whose birthdate 1T is have
the augury of a prosperous year.
Business and money will increase.
Children born on this day are likely
to be exceedingly original in thought,
industrious and successful.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18

Corn Fed Mary. quite contrary,
Would not with a fellow go;
But the summer sunbeams shining
Through her skirt devoid of lining,
Shows us Mary has a bow. y
e. c. E., Woodbridge, N. j.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18
she Should Worry!
Form In line, Men, Don't shove!

CAD in a Cincinnati Newspaper
WALNUT HILLS-Spare bedroom
in new bungalow. with young couple
for some one who cares. o.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18

Maybe the reason why a woman l
usually so loyal to her husband is be
cause he isn't that way to her.
Any time you call on a girl and she
comes TO the front door 20 meet you
dressed in a greasy kimono and minus
half her hair II Is a sign that you are
about as popular as the Flu as far as
she 10 concerned.
The trouble with the youth who H.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18
Nav Knows a Few Things.

Willie-Paw. what is meant by re-
verting to type?
Maw-That's what a man does when
his wife is out of town. my son.
Paw-Willie, you get to bed n
keep your trap shut.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18

THE poor are often lazy men,"
Remarked old Uncle Brockets;
For you can't climb a ladder when
Your hands are in your pockets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18

The world is full of poetry, sigh
ed the Poet, as he handed an efusion
to the Editor.
1T don't know anything about the
world" growled the Editor. But
know that the w~astebasket is
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18

For heat he now has no desire,
Poor Oswald Green!
He tried to start the furnace hre
With gasoline.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18
Bird of a Town,

Three neighbor families living in
Goshen, Ohio. are named Sparrow,
Pigeon and Crow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18
Fire Alarm Boxes

22-Raritan Copper Works.
24-Market and Sheridan StreetR
25-Smith Street and Central R r
26-Market and First Streets.
27-Madison Ave. and Paterson st.
2s-High and Lewis StreetA
35-Smith and High Streets.
36-New Brunswick Ave. and New st.
37Smith and State Streets.
z2-Atlantic Terra Gotta Works.
43-Buckingham v and Hartford st
45-Commerce and Front Streets
46-State and Washington SITS.
47-High and Washington Streets.
64-State st. and Buckingham Ave.
65-Parker ST. and Pulaski Ave.
56-Hall Ave. and Charles ST.
67-State and Wayne Streets.
5S-Near United Lead WorkA
So Maurer.
s2-Washington and First Streets
63-New Brunswick Ave. and Elm 81
e4-Smith Street and Watson Ave.
65-Commerce and State Streets
72-Front and Smith Streets.
iS-Water and Gordon Streets.
74-Kearny Ave. and Gordon Street,
s1-Brace and Hanson Avenues.
s2-Smith and Herbert Streets.
sS-Amboy Ave. and Washington ST.
s4-Lehfgh Ave. and Stanford Street.
s5--Near City Hospital
se-Cfeveland and Brace Avenues
27-Amboy and Hall Avenues
a9-Amhov Ave. and fnslee Stree.
gS-Lawrenee and Francis Streets.
el-Neyf1le and tombstone Streets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18
Ho, Hunt
WuTl

And where can Clyde Byrum In
Cincinnati when the state goes dry2
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18
Ads Is Ads.

w. IL. sends US a copy of an ID. that
appeared in a little paper published
not far from Lancaster, Ky. The ad.
reads as follows;
Wanted: A good stylish combined
horse, spirited but gentle. to De ridden
by a young lady warranted not to kick
or bite. ID
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18
Light Verse.

Light Verse.
The light colored bird
Is light in his weight,
And light is his mood,
In light of his fate.
At first light of dawn,
He'll light out to scout;
Should he light IN our range,
Well shoot his light out,
We light a light fire,
And lightly we feel,
As on the light bird.
We make a light meal.
Mercy!
Did you know that you can C. Ed
win Steele in Boston. Mass?
In the First Family.
Old Eve was lucky, there's no doubt;
No matter what she'd try to make.
Old Adam couldn't brag about
The bread that Mother used to bake.
Luke McLuke.
He may have liked the things to eat
That Eve prepared, but IL is plain
Domestic bliss IA not complete.
For both of them, 1 hear, raised
Cain.
Newark Advocate.
Names Is Names.
Carva Goose lives in Pittsburg, Penn.
Our Daily Special.
You Are Losing Time When You
Are Finding Fault.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18

He's a fellow to be dreaded,
He's a cuss we hate to greet;
II he loses he's hot-headed,
If he wins he gets cold feet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18
OH

what the HEX are pointed remarks
anyway 2" demanded the Boob.
why they are the kind Of remarks
you make when you sit down on
pin" replied the Cheerful Idiot.
She Should Worry!
Her neck has furs
To stop the breeze;
But she looks cold
Below the knees.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18
Bits of Bu-Pldy

BY LUKE McLUKE
Cop5 right, 1918, the Cincinnati
Enquirer
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18
Walt Mason's Ripping Rhymes
y OF

- N Of HAIING
My heart is full of joy and mirth, I do not hate a soul on
my mind; I hated every thing that bore the German trade mark,
more and lore Alas. the hate l used to feel before and after every
NEAL And when to bed 1 Journeyed late. I'd lie awake and hate
and hate! ! thought that / should never live to see the time when
I'd forgive the cruel Hun Il evil works. the Bulgars and the beast
ly Turks / don't forgive them yet: I won't make any Teut
my pet. II carry lilies, pure and pale. to any Hun who IS in jail.
My aunt shall not become the bride OF any Turk with sanow hide.
I'm willing that the Turk and Hun ma have forgfveness-when
It's won; but years must pass in solemn train before they a u
trust regain. Now l don't hate them any more; I've found that
hatred Is a bore. The tyrants taken in his sign; he oes his a
and I go mine: and'if 1 hated him by day. and hating passed the
night away, I couldn't add q n ounce I trow, to that huge load he's
bearing Nv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18
Luke McIuke saws.

You Are Losing Time When You
IRE Finding Fault.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-18
Names Is Names.


Carva Goose lives in Pittsburg, Penn
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-05
AMERICANS ARE
HONORE0 ON 4TH
business Places and Private Homes
Gay Win Flowers and Tho Stars
and Stripes

With the American Forces In
France. July b.--t'rench villages
whore there are Americans presented
a truly American appearance yester-
day. French soldiers and civilians
joining the Americans In celebrating &
the Fourth and making II the holi-
day OF both nations.
Civil and military buildings and
business places and private resi-
dcnccs were decorated with Amerf-
can and French flags and tho colors
OF the other allies, Children In the
strects waved small flags In honor
OF the Americans. many OF the boys
and girls throwing Wild flowers at
passing American automobiles and
motor trucks. Hundreds OF French
automobiles moving back and forth
at the front we're adorned with Am
crlcan and French flags,
Many villages were enllyened by
athletic games participated In by
American soldiers. while impressive
ceremonies we're held al some OF the
army posts.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-05
MAKE DR|VESFAR
INTO UNL|NES IN WEST
British Take Over 1900 Prisoners In Successful Drive In
Somme-Ceman Counter Attacks Repulsed
On the Amiens Front

dred prisoners were taken In the ad-
vance.
The Australians and Americans
went over the top early yesterday
morning behind fleet Of tanks
which led the way into the hostile
territory. II was . difficult task
which they had before them. for the
Germans we're holding the village Of
Hamel and vaIre and Hamel woods
with strong forces. The hamlet and
the little forests. all OF which lie on
comparatively high ground. we're
choked with machine guns. while a
large concentration OF German artil-
lery was trained along this sector
The Australians and Americans
pushed forward quickly and jammed
their way through the grey coats In
the face OF bitter deluge Of fire
The enemy was taken entirely un-
aware and the big-framed fighters
from Australia stormed their way
through the bewildered greycoats
with little opposItion--a veritable
human tornado which left wake of
death behind.it
Hamel village was rushed and
taken In short order vaire and
Hamel woods. with their nests Of
cracking machine guns. we're passed
through as II the Australians we're
doing practice charge for their
commander. and line OF enemy
trenches east OF these strongholds
was rlsened ont and annexed
About 1900 prisoners we're in the
British cages this afternoon while
out on the battlefield great numbers
OF the German emperor's men lay
silent under the brilliant sunshine
which could bring them no cheer.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-05
DIPLOMATS or ALLIED NATIONS
GATHER ON SLOPES o. MT.
vRRNOu
OPPOSES COMPROMISE PEACE
Declares Destruction of hlilitnsy An
tocracy IL Only Possible Rnd
for War

Washington. July 6.-President
Wilson yesterday answered all feel-
ers for compromise peace with .
new and unqualified conservation OF
America to the struggle for cleaning
military autocracy from the earth.
An Independence Day gathering on
the gentle slopes Of Mount Vernon.
home and tomb OF George Washing
ton. and surrounded by scenes which
looked upon the creation Of this ma
ton. the president addressed small
gathering OF officials and Of diplo-
mats of the allied nations.
But he spoke to the world and hs
spoke the logical sequel to his "forcs
without stint or limit" declaration o.
several weeks ago.
Unreservedly the president declar-
ed that there could be no thought Of
a peace which did not mean the des-
truction OF military autocracy or IL
reduction to virtual impotence.
"A reign OF law. based on the con-
sent OF the government and sustain
ed by the organized opinion OF man
kind, was the way he summarized In
a single sentence the objects OF hu-
manity in the world war.
Whether the president was address
sing his remarks directly to the re-
cent speech OF German Foreign Sec
etary Won Kuehlman. or to the fore
shadows OF renewed German peace
offensive. or whether he merely took
TIE occasion OF the celebration Of
American independence to emphasize
to the world the war aims OF the ma
ton can only be OWNED. He did
not deal with the progress of the war
or any particular phase Of 1t, but he
spoke eloquently of Americas atti-
tade toward Germany's so-called
peace treaties in the east by group
ing the people Of Russia for the mo-
ment unorganized and helpless"
among the peoples of the world
standing against the enemies Of lib
erty.
The past and the present are in
deadly grapple and the peoples of
the world are being done to death
between them" said President VIII
son.
There can be but one issue. The
settlement must DO final. There can
be no compromise No half way de-
cision would be tolsrable. No half
way decision is conceivable. These
are the ends for which the associa~
ted peoples of the world are fighting
and which must be conceded them
before there can be peace"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-05
ENNIS GitsBLE WAVES DEFER.
RED CLASSIFICATION AND RE
QUESTS TO BE SENT
SPECIAL TRAIN LEAVES At s'lG


Tho following men have been call.
ed TO the oolors and VIII be sent Ia
Fort Mcdowell. Cal. Saturday morn.
ing, leaving on special train al
siiG.
Ennis CRADLE. fireman on the rail-
road. waived HIS deferred olassiflea-
tion. and requested to be sent with
this call,
Ernest Ross Moore.
Ennis Mckinley orable.
Luther Melvin Wyatt,
Roy Lee Hcrvey.
Ross Grow.
George Dora.
Calvin Homer Zuver.
Collin william Campbell.
Clarence Edward Chaplin.
Donald Audley Wilcox.
Milford Ebert Brock.
Nhitcr Ehrl ftfrtn.
James Aionxo Van Dorm.
Robert william kltterman.
Herbert Bull-~Alternate.
Tho following mon Will be sen
through other boards having beer
transferred for transportation.
Frank Baldwin. Colusa, Cal.
George Douglas Gates. Yuma, Aria
William Edwin Machin, Columbus
Ohio.
Forrest tombstone, Jervis Inlet. y
G., Canada.
Edward Parsons Parcnteau, MT
waukee. Wis.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-05
PUBLISHERS ASKED TO
ECONOMlE ON PAPER

Washington. July 5.--Necessity
for stricter economy in news print
paper is emphasized In a letter ad-
dressed by the war industries board
to all newspaper publishers, who are
asked to put into effect a number OF
economies.
On and after July 10 unsold copies
may not be returned, sample or free
promotion copies are not to be dis
tributed. copies are not to be brought
baek from dealers or agents at eth
or the wholesale or retail selling
price. aud all free exchanges are to
he discontinued.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-05
5 GERMAN U-BOATS
SUNK BY ALLIES
Transport Carrying 1000 Soldiers
Accounts for Three Hun Duh.
marines on English Coast

An Atlantic Port, July 6.-De-
struction In European waters Of five
German submarines by British trans
ports and by American and British
destroyers conveying them, was do
scribed by passengers who arrived
here today on an English liner.
The transports. one Of which was
carrying 1000 American soldiers to
Europe. accounted for three Of the
U-boats and the destroyers sank the
other two. according to the voyasers.
ofIicers Of the liner confirmed their
stories.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-05
PARIS CELEBRATES
us. NATIONAL HOLIDAY

Paris, July 5.--A vast crowd turn
cd out yesterday to celebrate the
Fourth Of July. Fraternity between
tho French and the Americans was
the spirit OF the day A mighty
,throng witnessed the dedication OF
Avenue President Wilson. n new
street named in honor OF the Ameri-
can executive,
The American troops paraded and
tho line OF march was one mass OF
people. struggling for points OF want
age.
The newly named avenue was a
forest OF waving flags.
President Polncare took part In
the celebration and as his motor car
drove up the new avenue he was
Justify cheered.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-05
LLOYD GEORGE SENDS
CONGRATULATIONS TO U. 3.

London. July 5.--Premier Lloyd
George sent the following message
today to President Wilson:
Il have just heard that 1000 ships
have been launched in the United
States. Heartfelt congratulations on
this magnificent performance"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-05
BASEBALL PITCHERS
WORK OR FIGHT"

Dalles. Tex. July 5.-The loeaa
exemption board ordered wo'pitch-
ers in the Texas League today to
either engage in productive occu-
patton or be placed In Glass |.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-05
PACIFIC PROTECTION
WANTED BY SENATOR

Washington. July 5.-senator
Salisbury introduced In the senate
today a resolution declaring 1t op-
perfume for the United States, Japan.
and England to enter an agreement
to prevent Germany and other CEN
tral powers from gaining foothold
upon the Pacific. which might per-
init them ito use methods of war
fare on the Pacific not warranted by
the laws OF war" The consideration
Of this resolution was postponed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-07-05
WILSON WANTS ACTION
TAKEN BEFORE RECESS

Washington. July g. President
Wilson told congress today that he
would like to see a resolution. au-
thorizing bim to take over the tele-
graph and telephone. lines. passed be-
fore the proposed recess. The house
took It up Immediately limiting the
debate to two hours.