Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-20

arthur A. quinn needs no introduce
tfon to the voters of Middlesex County,
FOR on three consecutive times they
elected him as one of their representa-
ttves to the oHuse OF Assembly at Tren-
ton, and while a member of the legisla-
ture he established a record of efficient
public service that has won for him
an enviable place in the hearts of the
people, and his record in his entire
career, both public and private, COM
mends him for the nomination he now
seeks.
Every sincere Democrat is jealous of
his Party's interest; they wish to NOM
mate men for office that can present
a sturdy front throughout the pre-
after reading Mr.. Quinn's record, that
such a front could be presented by him
do you not also feel that he is worthy
OF the support of every Democrat who
las the interest OF the party at heart.
What liz going to be asked of the
various candidates at the coming cleo
VAR ACTIVITIES
First. they are going to be asked what
they have done to help Win the War"
This question has a right to be asked
and a candidate who cannot show that
he has that Patriotism which leads
men and women in all walks of life
to do their bit and more has no right
to be seeking office in these grave
times. Patriotism is the one ana only
spirit OF the times and there is abso-
lutely no excuse for the lack of IL.
Any person can SAY what they have
done TO help in the titanic struggle
that is now being waged, but WORDS
WITHOUT ACTION count for little,
and In presenting the name of Arthur
A Quinn for the support of the voters
we do so with a keen feeling OF salts
faction to know that II would be inn
possible to do more TO Win the War
han has been done by Mr.. Quinn. We
WORDS of What he has done; we are
going to show you that he has had that
ACTION necessary.
When the war broke out representa-
tive men were selected by the Presi-
dent of the United States to assist the
War Department in carrying out the
Quinn was appointed by the President
as a member of the District Exemp-
ton Board. and the members OF that
Board, selected from various parts of
the state, considered Mr.. Quinn's
ability OF such regard as to elect him
President of the Board. In this capa-
city he has served and is serving with
honor, and IL the average person could
passes before the Board, and that Will
further pass before IL when the new
draft gets into operation. he could
then better N h a this work in it
self is mans Job requiring much
The question Of housing facilities
for war workers was indeed a grave
one; thousands OF men were coming
into the state to engag In Industry
and il was impossible to house them.
To meet and provide for such an emsrs
Housing Commissions in the various
states In New Jersey the President
appointed three men and Mr.. Quinn
was one OF the three. His work on
that commission vas carried on In a
manner that showed his Intelligence
OF the work in hand. he knew what
IA doing IL, and today throughout the
State OF New Jersey thousands of
houses are going up with a speed
never before thought possible and the
stands as a monument OF praise TO the
gentlemen that composed IT.
At the present moment while you.
read this. Mr.. Quinn is doing his ut
most for the government; he is en-
gagged IN supervising the erection Of
Practically an entire city in Gloucester
IN turning out ships for the govern
ment may be housed II was typically
& case OF the work seeking the man.
and while Mr.. Quinn's time was taken
dp for is or more hours each day In
the various activities. yet so that there
would be no delay In this important
work he was willing TO give up his
comfortable home and live In a quick
IN constructed barracks in the mea-
dows and mud OF South Jersey. II
does not mean any gain 10
Mr.. Quinn 20 do this for his regular
ciaIly and also allowed him the con-
veniences OF home and the cOmpan-
fonship or old friends. II does mean
though that he, being 100& American
and realizing the importance OF doing
things when they ought 70 be done.
aid not hesitate when he WAS called.
Mr.. Quinn Is also a member OF the
state Advisory Board. This Board was
appointed 70 bring about . great CO.
operation between employer aud em-
pioyee 80 that All industries would
have = suncient supply Of er7rieatI