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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25
GOV. EDGES EASY VICTORY

The victory for Governor Edge in the primaries yesterday was
not unexpected. The governor has given the state a high class
ciate. He has proven himself capable and efficient; as a war gov
ernor standing squarely behind the administration at Washington,
he has rendered unstnted service.
During his term the state has been exceptionally free from scan
dals, and where there has been a faint Of wrong-dong, the governor
has been prompt in taking steps to clean it up. On the other hand,
many reforms have been accomplished and much progressive legSa-
ton has been passed under the governor leadership. Altogether.
he has given the state an administration of achievement that has sell
dom been equalled, let alone being surpassed.
1t was on this record that he stood for the endorsement OF his
given him for the nomination for United States Senator shows that
his good work has not gone unnotieed.
Having thus received the. enthusiastic support of his party in
the print tries yesterday, it now remains for him to stand the test be.
fore the electorate of the whole state. The governor will have oppos-
ing him on the Democratic ticket, George ". LaMonte, a man of high
character and ability and a personal friend of President Wilson. The
easy manner in which Mr.. LaMonte won the Democratic nomination
yesterday, having conducted no campaign whatever, shows that the
Democrats, too, are capable of keen discrimination. Mr.. LaMontes
principal opponent was Charles OConnor Hennessy, who is a man
of excellent qualities, but as he, himself, admits, he is extremely
radical and is of more or less a pugnacious disposition. He thus
stands in the way of his own success.
With two such msn as Edge and LaMonte, therefore, contend
Ing for the high office of United States senator the campaign ought
to be clean cut and dignifed, devoid of mudsinging personalities
and petty politics. Governor Edge starts out with a decided advan-l
age in that he Is better known throughout the state than is Mr.. La
Monte. The latter is known mainly as a former state banking and
insurance commissioner and while his administration of that inn
portant Office was highly creditable both to himself and to the state
the position did not bring him in contact with the rank and file off
the people so that his ability might be impressed upon the voters.
When it comes to the support of the war and the strict issue of
Amercanism, there is nothing that can be said against either candl
date. Governor Edge has decidedly the advantage, however, because
Of the prominent part he has taken in keeping New Jersey in thel
front ranks of all the states of the Union in war activities,
The governor, by his record at Trenton, has proven himself to
be the type of man New Jersey would like to have as her represen-I
honest effort is to be rewarded Governor Edge stands an excellent
chance of being elected.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25
KING T

The desperate efforts being made by southern representatives in
congress to prevent government price fixing for cotton, and the
comparatively light taxes put upon the cotton planters shows how
those southern Democrats now in control Of congress are determined
to take care of their own even at the expense of the rest of tn country
King Cotton is sacred in the eyes of everyone who halls from
south of the Mason and Dixon line. 1t is all well enough for the
governments to fix prices on wheat, coal, copper, steel and other
eH5inEs, but cotton must not be interferred with.
Yesterday the unusual procedure was resorted to by southern
representatives in congress of banding themselves together to safe
guard the interests of the cotton growers, by appointing a committed
to see Chairman Baruch of the War Industries Board, in an effort
to stave off the fixing of a price ON cotton by the government. Presi
dent Wilson also will be seen. As these southerners now hold the
chairmanships of all the important committees in congress it is plain
that their influence is great.
Time was when cotton was selling at twelve and fourteen cents
and the cry throughout the south was to "hold your cotton for
fifteen cents'' Since the war cotton has been selling between thirty
and thirty-fve cents, yet it must not be interfered with by the gov
eminent in spite Of its necessity to the people.
1t remains to be seen just how this committee of southern Demo
Gratis make out in its efforts to save the South from sharing in the
strict and arbitrary rules of war. 1t all goes to show how narrow
and picayune these southerners are; yet they, today, are the men
who are framing all the tax bills for the entire nation and otherwise
directing the raising and expenditures of the enormous sums for the
war. Chairman Kitchin, of the Ways and Means Communicable
who halls from the metropolis of Scotland Neck, North Carolina
has already made his brags that the greater portion of the expense
of the war was going to be deliberately placed upon the North. He
is doing his utmost to make. good that statement.
In times like these, the narrow sechonahsm of the southern
members of congress makes them utterly unfit to direct the affairs of
the nation, yet, because of precedent, as long as the Democratic party
is in control of congress they will be in the saddle.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25
THE HOME FOLKS PART

Every loyal citizen Of Perth Amboy should make it a point to
be present at the mass meeting in the high school auditorium Friday
night when the fourth Liberty Loan drive will be formally started.
Efforts are being made to have this the greatest meeting of the war
in Perth Amboy. The auditorium ought to see the biggest crowd in
its history on that occasion.
The nights are no longer warm so that excuse is not available.
You cannot say that you are not interested because that is to admit
that you do not care whether this country wins the war or not. You
have no right to plead another engagement because the meeting was
announced long enough in advance to give you atspe time to make
other arrangements for any other matters that you might have on
for that night Nothing can be more important than victory for the
American cause, and attendance at this meeting is your part-you
who do not wear a MISUNDERSTANDING about the victory.
Your presence is needed at the mass meeting Friday night to
help make 1t the success that it must be if the campaign is to be a
success II S a small 6ing that is asked of you, to be present in a
comfortable auditorium and listen to inspiring addresses for an hour
or two.
1t is the spirit in which a thing is done that counts almost as
much as the act itself. Therefore, show that you stand behind the
boys at the front by your presence at the mass meeting Friday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25
Daily Horoscope
Thursday, september 90. 1Ofs.

W AS4O
Fair fortune smiles today, accord
ing to the reading OF the stars.
Saturn and Uranus rule strongly for
good.
Farmers have a direction that
promises gain and benefits. Labor
will be supplied to them and they
will profit largely from what is to
be own with unselfsh and patriotic
hope"
Real estate men have the promise
of extraordinary activity. owing to
some national movement or some
great land scheme Of far-reaching
importance.
Vision is supposed to be clearer
during the kindly sway of Uranus
than at other times and so toda ,
should be most beneficial for those
who have great responsibilities. Judg
ment should be good and courage TO
act OF 1t should be strong.
1t Is a most suspicious rule for avt-
alton, which will suddenly become ex-
traordinarily successful whereveG
Americans are concerned. Fame Is
predicted for many flyers who belong
to the Army Of the United States anc
1t will come in noval exploits as well
as in the usual expeditions.
Uranus is supposed to increase the
spiritual powers and to stimulate as
piration when the planet is well as
pected. During his sway there should
be an access of religious zeal as well
as an increase OF psychic knowledge.
Since extremes are to be expressed
In all experiences and vents during
the next few months, human nature
will reveal it's heights and depths.
Crime will increase at a time when
the most heroic deeds in-history are
performed.
Women will be affected by this
condition that is believed TO encour-
age extremes. While they will attain
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25
Today We Celebrate
Anniversary of Famous Hymn.

Many of the greatest songs have
been composed by their authors with
in the space of a few hours. This Is
true of the "Marseillaise," written In
the field by a French soldier, Rou-
get de Lille; of THE Star Spangled
Banner" Of John Henry Newman's
Lead, Kindly Light" composed
while the future cardinal was d
lounging on a fishing boat in the
Mediterranean; of Dixie" written to
order for a minstrel bill, and of many
other songs n hymns which have
become immortal.
Today marks the ffty-fourth ami
versary of one of the most popular re-
hgious hymns, The Sweet BY and
BY" which was written by DIR. San
ford Fillmore Bennett, as the result
of a sudden Inspiration at Richmond,
ILL.,, on Sept. rs, 1864. DR.. Bennett
was born at Eden, ILL.,, but moved to
wisconsin, where he practiced medi-
cine and was for a time editor of the
Elkhorn Independent. Besides this
he taught music and composed must
cal works. He served for some time
m a regiment of Wisconsin volunteers
in the civil a In 1864 he was
practicing his profession in Rich
mond, Ill, where he also owned a
drug store, and was associated with
j. p. Webster, a composer, in the
production of hymns, DIR. Bennett
writing the words and Webster COM
posing the music.
1t was a chance remark by Web
ster which inspired Bennett to write
that song which is so familiar to all
Americans, and which begins:
There's a land that is fairer thar
day,
And by faith we can see it affair.""
According to the account. the com
poser entered DIR. Benefits drue
The doctor asked Webster the reason
for his apparent melancholy.
"Oh, it's nothing that can be
helped" replied the composer. -
will be all right by and by"
BY and by, by and by" repeated
Bennett. Then he picked up paper
and pencil and began TO write rap.
Idly. Within half an hour he has
completed the words of the hymn
The Sweet BY and BY" and read
them 10 Webster. Excellent" com
mented the latter. give me my
fiddle" I
With the manuscript before him,
the composer began to improvise a
tune, and a little later both were
singing the newborn hymn.
THE Sweet BY and BY was one
OF about a hundred of DIR. Benefits
hymns. which We're collected ani
published in 1857 In the well known
Sunday School HYMN book, THE Sig
net Ring" Within a few years The
Sweet By and BY" was being sung
all over the United States and Cam
ada. M even in England. DIR. BEN
nett died in Richmond, III, 1ust
twenty years ago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25

the loftiest ideals of service they will
also make mistakes that should be
guarded against constantly. Caution
should be the watchword.
Spain has rather a sinister star in
the ascendant which may bring about
war complications.
Japan continues under a planetary
government that promises much to
the nation. This is its opportunity to
make for itself a new fame, the seers
declare.
Persons whose birthdate it is may
have a year Of ravel and change that
will bring success. They SHOULD,
however, be unusually cautious abou-
letters and writings of every sort.
Children born on this day may be
steady, thoughtful and even radical
in views. These subjects Of Libra are
often restless and unsettled.
Copyright, 1918, by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25
Fire Alarm Boxes

librarian Copper Works.
14-Market and Sheridan Streets.
tb-Smith Street n Central r.. n.
xo-Aarkef n First Streets
Ave n Paterson 81
1S-Eigh n Lewis Streets.
t6-Smith and High Streets.
e-NeW Brunswick Ave. and New 81.
17-Smith and State Stfeefn.
41-Atantc Terra Gotta Works
tt-buekingham Ave and Hartford st.
t6-Commerce ana Front Streets.
Estate and Warrington SIS.
n Washington StreetaL
St Buckingham Ava
b-Parker st. and Pulaski Ava
6-Hal Ave and Charles 81
b1-State n Wayne Streeta
IS Near United Lead Works.
s3-Washington and First streeta
s8-New Brunswick Ave and KIN. 81
Street aid watson Ava
66-C0mmerce and State S&reefa
72-Front and Smith StreetA
and Gordon Streets.
s4-kearny Ave n Gordon street.
and Hanson Avenues
s1+Smith M Herbert Streets.
sb-Near City Hospital.
sS-Amboy v n Washington 81.
s4-Lehigh Ave a Stanford street
Sk-Near City Hospital.
st-Sevifle and ~Johnstone StrestA
s6-cIeyeiand and Brace AvenueA
s1-Ampoy and Hall Avenues
D2-Amboy ' and Inslee Street
ss-LAwrenee and Francia Stress
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25
Luke McInke Saws.

Luke McIuke Says.
Funny how one chair is big enough
to hold both before they are married,
and how one city isn't big enough to
hold both after they are married.
A smart Alex neve gets any thanks
for trying to correct an old-fashioned
mother by telling her that babies cut
their gums and not their teeth. She
will keep right OF insisting that ba-
bies cut their teeth.
There is always helapoppin when a
mar with a future discovers that he
a married O woman with a past.
Bunko men and Get Rich Quick
firms flourish because we all imagine
that other people are not quite as
smart as we are.
A man may doubt his ability to do
some things, but he is usually quite
sure that he is capable of running the
Government.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25

81 guess it would" unused the Rum
my, as he wiped the foam off his lips.
"You guess what would2" demand
ed the Barkeep, as he grabbed a Dot
tie.
II guess It would be proper to refer
to a dentist as an artist who draws
from life," replied the Rummy. as he
headed for the door.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25
Walt Mason's Ripping Rhymes

Napoleon. Of the great renown. was fond Of sounding phrases.
He cried. The pyramids look down." in Egypt hot as blazes He
liked to hit a naughty pose. and try to look as stately as some
huge Alp. whose loads OF SHOWS has advertised Il greatly. As great
a general as he now deals tho iron ratons. in charge of Frances
destiny and that OF allied nations. Great Foch, who bears the big
gest load that ever mortal carried. who chased the Teutons down
the road. all ratified. beaten. harriedl He $ so busy with the
some epgramming- He hasn't time for gems OF thought. like that
in a frenzy. OF high remarks he's not the fount like orator and
writer; Realities are all that count" observes that grand od
hghter The fight is hard. the way is rough, the foes n stubborn
stayex; we came, we saw, We conquered" stun viii do for grand
stand players Reverses OF thsSoeman mount, al " M growing
fewer; Realities ae all that count" Foch tells the interviewer. He
IS SO busy canning kings and squelchtng tyrant nations, he has no
time 70 think up things for schooboy declamadons
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25
WarizeI!
WHFILeII
Mary to a party went.

Mary to a party went,
Expecting lots of fun,
BY dancing all the evening
To help forget the Hun.
But when she looked the men folk DER
Her soul was filled with hate;
All were under sixteen years.
Or over forty-eight.
She took her wraps and started home,
And every one could tell,
Mary then was wishing
The Kaiser was in5jail.-Lem.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25
He's stu with Us.

Joe Brewster is wrong when he
claims that the o. Z. man who used to
wear a red carnation In the lapel of
his o a every day has quit wearing
It. Joe evidently hasn't seen Otto or
John Armleder in his walks around
Cincinnati,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25

(Somerset '(Ky.) Journal.)
Joe Waddle, general manager of the
Oklahoma and Kentucky Oil Co., has
been tout of luck" on well No. 8 the
last week. with rheumatism and lost
his tools in the hole.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25

my father can lick your father"
Dragged Tommy.
Huh, that's nothin'," sneered
Johnny. MY mother can do that"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25

A lazy mutt is Oswald Bly,,
He yawns the livelong day;
Watch him at work and you'll see why
He doesn't get much pay.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25

1.-The Golden Rule" said Uncle Ben,
us seldom practiced, that is true;
So, be as square with other men
AS you want them to be with you"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25
GOSH

You can C. A. Roach at the Metho
dist Sunday School In Moscow. Tenn,
every Sunday morning. He is Secre-
tary of the school.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25
Q. Box No. sO6.
Feet.

Feet.
The poets broke, he can't get trust,
For bread he has to scratch;
And he is on his last legs, Just
his feet won't match.
Luke McLuke.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25

A miserable cuss Is Barn.
He always looks so bored;
The only pleasures worth a darn
Are those he can't afford.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25

The poets broke, he can't get trust,
His meals are scant and few;
And he is on his last legs, tust
Because he has but two.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25
Could You I'm This job

(Help Wanted AID. in Huntington, CIV.
Val Herald Dispatch.)
FIRST-CLASS BOOKKEEPER.-
Neither man or woman. Address p.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25

Our Daily Special.
Laziness is Often Disguised as Dig
nifty.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25
Bits of By-PLay
BY LUKE McLUKE.
Copyright 1918, the Cincinnati
Enquirer.

OUpyIIkA 1dIol LHS
Enquirer.
Advice.
Guard what you say,
And you'll make friends;
For kind words pay
Good dividends.
Paw Knows Everything.
Willie-Paw,A what Is a. Longtime
loan?
Paw-A borrowed book, my son.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-25

You Know Him

Paw-A borrowed book. my son.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-11
CROSS, FEvERISH,
CHILD IS BILIOUS
OR CONSTIPATED
Look. Mother. II tongue Is
coated. give California
Syrup Of Figs"

Every mother realizes. after civ.
lng her chiidten California Syrup
Of F1ga." that this IL their ideal
laxative. because they love it's
pleasant taste and Il thoroughly
eleanaca the tender little stomach.
liver and bowels without griuing.
when cross. irritable. feycrish.
or breath IN bad. stomach sour.
look at the tongue. mother. n
coated. give a toaApoonfui OF this
harmless fruit laxative" and In q
few hours all the foul. conaipatcd
waste. sour bile and undigestod
food passes out 81 the bowels. and
you have well. playful child
again. When the little system IL
full Of cold. throat sore. has stom.
Aeh.ache. iiarrhoea. indigestion.
colic--remcmber. good inside
cleansing" should always be the
first treatment given.
Millions OF mothers keep Call.
fornia Syrup OF Figs" handy: they
know a teaspoonful today saves a
sick child tomorrow. Ask your
druggist for bottle OF california
Syrup OF Figs" which has dlrcc.
tons for babies. children OF All
ages and grown.ups printed on the
bottle Beware of countcrfelta
sold here. 20 don't be fooled. Get
the genuine. made by California
Fig Syrup Company"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-11
EIGHT |. w. WIS MUST
SERVE PRISON TERMS

TACOMA. Feb. il.-seven I. ".
VS. convicted or circulating false
reports about the government. while
working az Camp Lewis. have been
sentenced hy Federal Judge cuHhman
to terms ranging from O year and n
day 20 five years In prison. on Me
Ncirs island
Leonard Foster. John H. Phelnn
and William Hodges were given flve
years each. Frederick a. Martin
John Perry and John Edward Casey
two years. Patrick Mullen. one year
and day
William Collins tried on ncpar
ate charge Of having stated that the
government starved It's soldiers In
France. was sentenced TO 10 months.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-11
Confessions ofaMiEe

Kind of mothers. Why will moth.
ers rest calmly in the notion that
their daughters can do no M IL
does not seem 90 me that would
feel that my daughter would be able
TO resist all assaults OF the world
the flesh and the devil. just because
she was my daughter. little book
But that IL the way some mothers
feel. evidently.
hope that I shall be able 10 ban.
ish platitude from my chiids cdu.
cation. shall try to teach her To
think. which IL one % the few
things that people. men or women.
do
When we have become race OF
thinkers. instead OF race OF FOL.
lowers Of the few. the world will
have Travelled far In the direction OF
the millennium. TO my mind. Those
who are alive at that time viii know
the joys OF liberty which IL for all
and a peace which will be unhrokcn.
Here I 20. looking into tho future
far "a the human eye can see. and
planning that I and my child and
my chlid's child 20 unnumbered gen.
erations shah have some part in its
ultimate end 81 perfection.
Oh. God How terrible. how aR.
Oulzing. II must be 20 know that
child IL coming to you, and that you
must not weave hopes and plans to
gcther into that wonderful crown Of
motherhood
Some time. oh. great lawmakers.
make all children legitimate. ~
write that word In that connection.
little book. I almost laugh 10 myself.
That little child who certainly. II
he had been asked. would not have
made his debut into this world un.
der circumstances that label him
with disgracei should be asked 10
bear a stain thru all his life for no
fault OF his own. Is monstrous.
The blessing OF a baby's life by
bell. book and candle IL n kindly act.
but Just an surely "a II is not nee.
eseary 20 his entrance into this
world, II should not be necessary To
make him legitimate In the eyes OF
the law and the whole world Of men.
expect that am inclined 10
give too much thought 20 this sub
ject. But TO you. little confldant. ]
can say what I feel can open 10
you my innermost thoughts and
only you win see. This IL one Of
the subjects that lies nearest my
heart. II r. matter that ! would
like to talk about TO every man and
woman whom I could induce 20
listen.
Ny baby rs coming to me under
the blessed circumstances OF respect.
ability-a responsibility held up by
the law and the church--and so I
cannot help thinking Of all those
other poor little mites who must be
banned. and Of their poor mothers
who must he dlsgraced.
/ believe I am beginning 10 look
forward to being n mother again,
but every little while II comes TO
me that I must not Let myself look
forward with too much anticipa'
ton.
do not believe that I could stand
another disappointment OF such
great hope MS I did when ] knew
that sonny would never rest within
my arms. am dreading TO tell
Dick the news. for. altho ! am sure
ne will be glad, know his mind VIII
Immediately revert TO the long SICK
ness Of body and mind that went
thru after the loss OF Sonny.
an glad. little book, that am
so very well now.
II will be queer. little book wont
IL. 20 have baby In the house art
or all these years?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1918-02-11
Cynthia Grey's
LETTERS
Tiny Red Hearts
for Valentine Fcto

Dear Miss Grey l am going 10
give valentine party | want Go
entertain only young ladies' Can
you help me with some suggestions
q. 4. &.
Have YOUR Invitations scaled
with tiny red hearts Your dee.
oratlons should be- hearts also.
The lee cream may be- iu heart,
shaped moid-. and heart shaped
sandwiches may bee served Red
should be the color OF your dee,
orations. There are also many
heart guessing games. which
would BE- appropriate You might
mako each guest write a valen.
tine in verse To the one who
writes the best. prize may bo
given