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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-05
EDGE ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY
FOR LONG TERM IN us, SENATE

or in the following December II no
extra session is called.
II am positive that the policy in
New Jersey of making government an
intelligent partner of the people. rather
than a soulless political entity, can be
further developed in Washington to
the benefit of all classes of citizen
ship" declares the governors state
ment. My experience in New Jersey
persuades me to the belief that
might help in the practical solution OF
the greater national problems Broad
ly speaking. therefore. as an indication
of future policy l respectfully refer
CONTINUED on page ~
p. A. Hardware for Paints and Brushes
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-05
BY WILLIAM G. M'ADOO.
Secretary Of the Treasury Of the United
States.

WASHINGTON, April 5-Te cam
paign Tor the third Liberty Loan will
be opened on the 6th Of April, 1918,
the first anniversary OF the declara-
ton of state Of war between the
United States and Germany.
This date will forever be a conse-
Grated day in American history, and it
seems peculiarly appropriate that the
opening of the second year of our
participation in this war for the hon.
or and rights of America and the
freedom Of the world should be cele-
brated with nationwide drive for
another Liberty Loan.
The campaign should begin with
great demonstrations of patriotism in
every city. town and hamlet in the
country, that will truly express the
spirit of aroused America
On this date every American should
pledge anew to his government the
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-05
Heavy Artillery North of Somme
BIZ United P-eSs

LONDON, April 5-Active artillery
fighting was reported on the north.
ern end of the battle front by Field
Marshal Haig today. North of the
Somme in the neighborhood of Bac-
quoy and in the Scarpe valley the
enemy's artillery was active" the
statement said Our artillery Ell.
6 ICED hostile concentrations In the
neighborhood Of Albert"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-05
Child Struck by Wagon.

Katie Lecko, seven years old, of
S35 State street. was run over by a
bakery wagon at $50 yesterday af-
ternoon, escaping with several bruis-
es. The wagon was owned by George
Y ok. Of 706 Charles street The child
was removed to her home and DR..
Meinzer sent for An examination
showed that no homes had hanr broken
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-05
Jersey Hotel Rent Higher
Than Cost; is Turned Down

WASHINGTON, April 5-As the
result of representations by Repre-
sentative Isaac Bacharach Of View
Jersey. that the rental was too high,
the War Department has decided not
to use the Cape May hotel. Cane Nav.
n. j., as an army hospital and has
ordered it returned to the owners at
the expiration of the lease at the end
Of this fiscal year.
Mr.. Bacharach said today that
the hotel was sold recently for $75,.
900, but was leased TO the Govern
ment for the period OF the war and
one year thereafter at an annual
rental OF s99, 900.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-05
Americans In verdun Section.


Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
WITH THE AMERICAN FORCES
IN FRANCE, April American
troops are now holding a sector on
the right bank of the Meuse within
sound of the guns at Verdun. The
enemy last night raided a listening
post in this new sector after a heavy
bombardment. A quick American
barrage inflicted losses on the enemy.
These trenches which range across
the htllsides are muddy. but are in
comparatively good condition. The
dugouts are lighted with electricity.
The sector until recently was un-
usually quiet and soldiers plucked
dandelions in No Mans Land. The
first casualty inflicted by the Germans
was shell through a bass drum.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-05
Haig's Men Maintain
New Positions Eight
Miles East of Amiens
inSpite of ofViolentAt-
tacks by Enemy--Foe
Beaten with Heavv.
Losses at the SOmme
BIZ United Press.

PARIS, April 5-French forces
drove the Germans back in the neigh.
porhood OF Modeuil and recaptured
several important positions in the
south, the French official commun.
inque said today.
We advanced to the west of Castel
Ctwo miles northwest of Moreuil to-
ward Amiens) and drove the enemy
pack from Airecourt Wood" the
statement said.
By counter attack southwest Of
GriVesnes, we occupied St. Afghan
1.-TWO and one-half miles northwest Of
Montdidier) We captured most of the
Eklnette wood and extended our posi-
tons northward Of Montrenaud.
A German attack on French posi-
TONS northwest of Amiens with 180,-
goo men. nearly half of whom were
fresh, was wholly frustrated, the
French war Office reported today.
The assault had for its objective the
capture of an important railway The
war office report described the enc
my'S casualties as cruel"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-05
Germany Closes Her Dutch and
Swiss FTOntifT for One Week
BIZ United Pr~ss.

bV 4 Ntf'U I"I"51
AMSTERDAM, April 5.-The Ger
man-Dutch frontier will be closed for
a week. according to announcement in
the Handelsblatt today.
(Swiss dispatches announced yes
terday that the German frontier would
be closed beginning today. The clos
ing of the frontiers by Germany gen
orally has been followed by heavy
troop movement)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-05
British Forces Pushed Back.
BIZ United Press.

LONDON. April 5:-Brittsh forcta
were pressed back to positions east uf
rs-Brettoneux1eigi miles east Of
Amlens. in heavy fighting yesterday
afternoon and evening, Field Marshal
Haig reported today.
The British are maintaining their
new positions
Between the Luce and the Sommo
there was heavy fighting yesterday
afternoon and late in the evening.
Strong enemy forces in repeated as
sa ults were beaten off with losses We
were pressed back to positions east
OF Villers- -Brettoneux, which we are
maintaining"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-05
ILLINOIS MOB
DRAPES FLAG
ABOUT VICTIM
Had Been Making DisIoyal and
SocialiStic Speeches-No
Arrests Made So Far.
By Un,ted Press.

bV United Press.
COLLINSVILLE, Ill, April 6.-Rob-
ert p. Praeger, forty-fye years old. al
legged pro-German, was taken from
hiding in the city hall here early to-
day by a mob Of $50 "loyaiists" and
hanged to tree two miles west Of the
town. No arrests have been made al
though the lynchers were not mask ed
and were said to have been led by
prominent citizens.
Early last night Praeger came to
Collinsville after evading a patriotic
band of Maryville where he was alleged
to have talked socialism and made dis
loyal remarks. Members of the mob
followed and captured him here. He
was compelled to march barefooted
and draped with an American flag
down the main street.
Police rescued him and hid him in
the City Hall basement. The mob
demanded the prisoner and when re-
fused rushed past authorities and
dragged him from his hiding place
beneath a pile of pilings. Mayor Sieg-
els pleadings were disregarded.
Still barefooted Praeger was led
along the old national highway with
a moose around his neck. Police and
the coroner followed an hour later
and found his body dangling from a
tree. Several suspected pro-Germans
disa ppeared Immediately following the
lynching.
Maryville and Collinsville have been
hotbeds of German acts for
months. Maryville's mayor, citizen
of German birth. was forced to kiss
the flag two months ago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-05

P. A. Hardware for Seeos.
1SO91-4-1-et'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-05

!. A. Hardware FOR OIL and Gas Stoyes.
1yVel-l. 1.Sts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-05

p. A. Hardware for Spades and Rakes.
1901 Al St.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-05
Need OF Legislation Emphasized.
P1 United Press

WASHINGTON, April 5.-Lynching
of Robert Praeger, pro-German or
ator of Collinsville, Illinois, emphasizes
the need of law which will permit
the government 10 punish the disloy-
alists. justice department officials de-
clared today. Such legislation is now
meeting with violent opposition on
congress. The bill Furnishing those
who make ant-government speeches
or speak or act TO interfere with war
work or embarrass the government is
vital. they say, If the righteous tndig-
nation of loyal citizens is 10 be vent
ed in other than lawless means.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-04-05

p. A. Hardware for Paints and Brushes.
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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28
W. c. LEAK AND THE SCHOOL

Il. ]. BELL)
wish to speak to today, boys and girls in intimate
personal of whom all loved shall make no
PLANTATION OF this manner of speaking other than to say that
know Doc Leak at all was to know him intimately and know
him to love him. The to his heart and direct
as the road that leads to the heart OF child And reminded
kere that the Savior of when asked who should be
the Kingdom of Heaven set little child the midst of His dis
cpe and replied that except become like them he should
enter the Kingdom of Heaven all that and
desrebe in childhood and be kept spottwed from the
world Doc Leak to the day of his child for the KEY
note of his life expressed and translated into
service for his fellow man.
He had unusual opportunities for service that did not
come to him. ne went out of his to meet and
be wondered at chat of his day and generation laid
rm and lasting hold the affection of the people with
he lived did this modest unassuming safe to say
that there nothing in the gift of this people with which it
could honored itself in comforting upon i'm that could not
have had for the accepting but his ambition did not lie along
himself. F'O' '''
believe that next to his family in his affection and interest
came this school, He thought of much the philosopher con-
sders theoras product of his brain
or as the poet considers the rym with which has voiced the
music OF MS own souas part Of himself the mcher
views her first born and dreams and plans big things he is
gong to to be later Perhaps there mngnp
all these in his attitude toward the school.
he was the leading spirit in the establishment of public
graded school system here the 1901 When the
school was chartered by the legislature he named as the
Chairman OF its Board Trustees in which position he served
TILL his death To this position he brought Judgment I'M
usual executive ability and broad vision the development
OF the town by the pursuit of policy of liberal dealing with the
public schools That his wisdom and foresight amply us
fed apparent to everyone is it anv reflection non
this school board collectively Individually to saw that whom
matters Of school policy under consideration by the board his
opinions expressed after his usual calm elaboration were mani
Test to all best and prevailed without question was the
silent tribute of this board superior qualities of head and
heart In all these until his last illness laid relentless hands
upon him ne missed board meeting Almost daily he was
consulted about school matters ranging Importance from
finances and bond issues questions of minor discipline He
always ready to listen patient interest and if anv business
had o wait was not the schools His interest the school was
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28
A TRIBUTE FROM THE FACULTY
BESSIE DUNLAP

BESSIE DUNLAP
Girls and boys and other friends of Mr. Leak deem it
great privilege and honor to speak today word in memory of this
great and good man. whom have all known and loved
All this year, girls and boys you and have been studying
together and thinking seriously labou ideal characters in lit
eraure and history We have paid special attention to those
characteristics that tended toward making these ideals
feel today that have reached climax in this study that
all thinking of great ideal that has lived here among
whose daily life has left it's imprint your life and mine
believe Tennyson has said that part of all that
have met and believe that you and better because
we have met and known Mr.. Leak.
Eighth Grade don't find him perfect Sir Launfa the
who always found and did the duty his door? Wasn't
this school in that path of duty? don't believe day in the
seventeen passed that he didn't think seriously school
thoughts like benediction
Ninth Grade don't find in him all the attributes of King
Arthur? Didn't he always love right the wrong though
that wrong often done to hmse Haven't and heard
who went him for boons And did hear
one that turned away without blessing of kind?
The weak, and the gentle the ribald and the rude
He took as he found them, and did them all good"
Tenth Eleventh Grades believe be truly
Mr. Leak of President Monroe If his heart
turned inside out not spot could have been found it.
Because of all of this Mr. Leak lives today Because of this
and loved him. And have brought these flowers
token of that love.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28

often did in this auditorium guide to love knowledge
and higher education and lift the character by of it.
We shall him, but viii remember the personal help
and pleasure that he Of These the ties that
did bind him These the memories that will follow
from childhood through e Of the faro hero who belongs
the world and history but memories Of true good
friend.
There memory of him that will be most dear to
always and lesson yet learn from him. 1t is that when
first heard Of his suffering heard of the sweet command of
himself and of all his surroundings There fading Of
intellect terror Of SOUL but deepening calm as the shadows
deepened until at last the friend mourn left
YEA it was noblest for hint was best,
Questioning naught Of our Fathers DEGREES
To pass over the river and rest,
Under the shade of the trees"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28
W. c. LEAK---The Business Man
CLAUDE GoRE.)


w. Leak will long be known in community of its
most successful business men.
Just after returning from Bingham Military School he went
to Wadeboro read law in the office of his brother naw Mr.
W. L. Parsons He read law at night and worked in the New
to Rockingham took position the office of the Pee Dee
Manufacturing Company under Mr. Octavu McRae Several
years later Mr. McRae resigned and Mr. Leak succeeded him. He
held this position for number of until the death of Colonel
Steele when he succeeded him President the Pee Dee Man
ufacung Company Mr. Leak held this position until his DEATH
having been president of this our most successful cotton MILL
twenty five years;
heart of Mr. Leak But he also closely identified with other
business interests in community He president Of the
Bank Pee Dee director the Rockingham Hotel Corporation
of the Richmond County Savings Banks of the Roberde Manu-
featuring Company the Entwse Manufacturing Company the
Rockingham Railroad Company and the Richmond County Build
Loan Association His name written large in business
life and we will miss his even temper his good judgment his con-
ciatory attitude and his power of inspiration
attribute Mr. Leaks marked success in the
business to three things First his cotton buying methods which
buy little all along and try to make low instead
of to buy all on a a, low market
freely depressed market He told me that he sold
goods at loss If he held them long enough there would
always time when the public would take them and give
Third Mr. Leak knew that he had good manufacturer in
charge of his plants and he left the running of the mills entirely
to him.
This remarkably true of all good business Good business
always believe in young Many of young
eve dhs assistance and unless arises to take his place
they are the greatest losers in our community.
Another good business trait he would not allow himself to
have enemy He forgot his injuries and liberal his in
VI
Still another good quality he rarely made the
mistake twice. All of will make mistakes but balance
judgment to make mistae only almost
of success.
In my opinion doc Leaks most valuable quality being
satisfied with gradual advancement Satisfied with being
little better off this than he last year. You know bust
with of becomes mania when get to being
cessfu Not with Mr. Leak Success did not spoil him and he
the tempered quiet conservative and largely
successful man today he was yesterday.
He public spirited far beyond the most of Nothing
could be undertaken which he did put himself front
rank and work ardent for the of the project Broad
prospecting that town could not grow without his growing
1t painful how those of who working for public
library miss him. We know where his heart would be- know
where his would be and know where his money
would be.
Having abundance of public spirit marked confidence
our young unsurpassed faith in his judgment acclaim
him our best business and our foremost citizen.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28
Grandpa,s Movement.

The small grandson was sent to the
garden to call his grandfather to din
ner, but, intent upon his work, the
man paid little attention to the child,
who returned to the house and when
asked by his grandmother, "What did
grandpa say?" replied: "He didn't
say anything. He just went around
in q think"
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28
pynamitinq the CLANS.

The little pholas or boring clam Is
great dSlicacy on the Pacific coast.
Its meat is juicy and tender and is ex-
cellent in chowder. Consequently, fish
ermen are not content to dislodge the
clans slowly with pick and crowbar.
They use dynamite, one blast of which
dislodges hundreds Of clans, according
to the Popular Science Monthly.
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

On January 23rd 1913 W. c. Leak member of the City
School Board of the town of Rockingham and for nearly II
its Chairman passed from this life to the Great Beyond
fitted that who remain should mediate upon his virtues and
contemplate his life of usefulness and service to mankind For
long he gave his life daily that others might gain thereby
There call made his me talent
which he did not respond Immediately and heared In
his passing out town has lost not only its foremost citizen
best friend.
AS chairman of the City School Board he the best service
of his life and the best thought of unusually able mind the
end that the boys and girls the future of this
community should be stronger and better equipped for the in
creasg demands of succeeding years. His life snguary
pure gentle and friend to everybody big and
roadmnde to whom the little and petty things the world did
not This School Board charged in with the
responsibility for the training Of the boys and girls of this
uniy wish to hold them the record of his life
ample entirely worthy of their emulation and at the time
make this public expression of of grief and repar
able loss
G. P. ENTWISTLE
H. S. LEDBETTER
L. j. BELL,
Committee Rockingham City School Board
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28
A TRIBUTE FROM THE PUPILS
(ELsIE FAIRLEY.)

wish to this morning much possible the love
and gratitude of the pupils this school tribute
Mr. Leak friend and benefacor Of the Rockingham
Graded School.
speak for all and say loved him. If any girls
or boys were asked why loved him. the would be- he
was interested in work and believe that he loved
He not only genial generous kind gentle was our
friend OH gentle and kind When he spoke us as he
Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1918-03-28
w. c. LEAk. FRIENp oF ENERY BODY.

shine down the ages and will be inspiration higher life
for all of us.
Let your life be like his:
pure in its purpose and strong in its strife
And all life will be purer and stronger thereby"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-31
New Yarns for
Spring and Summer
Garments

Months ago we bought these beautiful
yarns anticipating you would want to
knit pretty sweater or Slip-over fer
yourself. You've been knitting so faith
fully for the soldiers, it would be relief
to knit a bright, pretty garment for spring
and summer wear. SO we bought the
most beautiful lot of fine yarns We have
ever seen, and many pretty garments to
show you the style. Our instructor will
help you. These yarns are all priced
special for our February Sale.
Minerva Yarns in all the newest shades
of Shetland Vienna, ThiStledown and
Silk Mix.
Knitting Glasses every Tuesday, Thurs
day and Friday, to p. m. Children,
Saturdays, 9 to Il.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-31

Leading making government clothing We pu
madeup House
them follows
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-31
What Can We Do Best in February?

AQKSu YO get he answer housewife ancpmngh Ter %
h ar ~ lay
planning I'M making Aga for f NJ family
W e GU weave e coming
4 ryMd
re al patrn or aImaeE no
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-31
February Sale of
Linen Table Cloths

Pure linen cloths at these remarkable
prices will not be offered again.
% inch HemStitched Cloths at $3.50.
62x8O HemStitChed Cloths at $3.50.
66x66 HemStitched Cloths, extra
heavy, at $3.50.
54x54 Linen Lunch Cloths at $3.50.
72x72 Pattern Cloth at $500.
D inch Napkins to match $3.50 doz.
72xoO Pattern Cloth $6.25.
Great Towel Values
Hemmed Huck Towels at 121ac, 15c,
19c.
Hemstitched Huck Towels, red border
Csc.
Pure Linen Huck Towels, hemmed
Csc; $500 dozen.
Pure Linen Huck Towels, hemStitChei
Use; $3.50 dozen.
Double Huck Towels, pure linen, 81;
$11.00 dozen.
Pure Linen Guest Towels, hemstitchej,
39c, soc, 59c.
Turkish Towels, extra heavy, 55c val
ueS, Csc.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-31

Helping the Customer is one OF the strong features
OF our Pattern Dept, selecting the desired pattern,
choosing the materials and all the accessories and free
advice from our Mrs. Wiley, an expert dreSSmaker
You can buy here everything to complete the gar
ment
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-31
Undermuslins


Envelope Chemise of batiSte with
trimmings of lace and Organdy me-
dallionS, at $3.50 and $1.98.
Sleeping Gowns, in hundreds of
different designs of trimmings, lace.
embroidery and Organdy. Materials
of fine muslin and batiSte. Prices
from $1.5O, $1.98 to $2.98.
Pajamas, Billy Burke, one-pieCe
model, made of pink batiSte, with
Val. lace trimming, at $3.50.
White Muslin Petticoats
With deep embroidery flounceS; ex-
ira values for this sale; full sizes, at
ST 90 and $1.5O.
Special Sale of Corsets
Cleanup of discontinued numbers;
double values; sale at $1.39.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-31
ChiIdren's Quality Shoes

CE&II Quality in shoes depends the materials
e WSA cheap shoes children, / IS
ASeN The HOLLAND Shoes" for Canskiu
and Oiled EKkin, blucher wi English
W toes are dependable service shoes black 1895.
PLAYMATE Shoes boys girls scientifically
tops al $35 $3e5.
Shoe. Growing Girls school
Infants soft ses first step shoes SOLE foot ankle
up to
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-31
Your Bathroom, Kitchen or Bed Room

Lnoleum this Why
Sgn %
LoIeum patterns
snyjc naiis a S11O o
Printed zoe yd Ais Fiterne
an from 9c to $3.50.
o 10
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-31

Pereales and Chambrays grey and blue plain coiors and
fancy stripes also in quality black saeen ages to
years. Priced at &c. 75c, sec to S115
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-31
New Suits for kindergarten

Nobby suits gingham and galaea some in solid color
some striped and others with contrasting combinations on
collar cuffs and belts years. Priced at ssc to $1Oo
Boys Knickerbocke1s light and dark mixtures also navy
series and corduGoyS years $50, S1.OO Sl5o