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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23

Bear in mind this ray of hope
As henceforth o sojourn-
You may go wrong and make a mess
But sinners may return!
walton (Ga.) Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
Bits of By-PIay

By LUKE McLUKE,
Copyright 1915, the Cincinnati
Enquirer.

I'll bet there are lots Of married
women who wish they were men,"
said Mrs. Gabb.
Yes, and III bet there are lots of
married men who wish they could
have their WISH" replied Mr.. Gabb.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
Obi

"A good corn crop means prosper
ity for me-" said the Tall Man.
"Ah, you are a farmer, l suppose"
said the Short Man.
NO" replied the Tall Man. II am
Ia chiropodist."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23

NV AuDA
Men used to say: will you be miner"
To objects of their fond amours;
But things have changed since auld
lang syne,
And now men say: Can I be
yours?"
"A good corn crop means prosper
ity for me-" said the Tall Man.
"Ah, you are a farmer, 1 suppose"
said the Short Man.
NO." replied the Tall Man. Il am
a chiropodist."
Wuffi
"A tree sure makes a woodman frown
The reason why" said Hupp.
rs that you have to chop in down,
Then have to chop 1t up"
Giddapi
ut must be dangerous to go up in
an aeroplane, isn't it?" asked Miss
Gush.
mot a bit" replied the aviator.
'It is coming down that causes all
the Deaths"
Hoorayi
The kaiser with the chinless chin
Is through. He hasn't long to sin.
! We're in this war, and now we're in,
We're in until we're in Berlin.
Help!
A physician usually has a lot of
MISUNDERSTANDING apparatus In his
office. But what we started to say
was that DR.. A. p. Aratus has an
| office at Seventh and John streets.
Cincinnati.
B-r-r-r-r-fi
, No wonder we are having such a
cool summer. Frost, Freeze and Snow
are n%eighbors and live in South Leb-
anon, Ohio.
! Using a Lemon TO Get Rid of a
Lemon
Greensboro (Ga.) Herald-Journal1
A man recently seeking a divorce
in Savannah engaged a lawyer named
Lemon. We move Luke McLuke give
him a reserved seat.
Alta Boyi
Will Battle, of the Andrews Steel
lCompany's plant in Newport, KY. has
Just been drafted for army service,
and wen bet he will.
The Devil and the Kaiser
Big sparks flew from old Satan's
eyes.
what's this l hear?" said he,
They say that when the kaiser dies
He'll be consigned to me.
"Old He'll to me Is mighty dear,
The place is mighty fine;
But if they send THAT guy down
here,
Believe me, I'll resign.
my boys would oil get sore, 1 fear.
I'm sure they would rebel
The kaiser canno enter here
For he would corrupt Hell!
I'll stand for murdcrers and crooks,
And l will not disown
That | have here upon my books
The worst thugs ever known.
Our company is none 10 swell;
Vile beasts we won't reject
But keep the kaiser out of hell
We have SOME self-respectl'
UNKNOWN.
Tuffi
Dear Luke: l kept company with
a girl for some time and took her to
shows every night and spent my coin
on her. Last Sunday 1 called on her
and she wanted me to take her to a
summer park and show her q good
time. l told her that I was broke.
and she told me to go to Helen Quit
ter, of 1911 Clayton street. C%incinna-
ti.-Pin Miller.
Life
We travel In a narrow rut
And seek the Goal each day,
We don't know where we're going,
but
We know we're on our way.
Luke McLuke
Bear in mind this ray of hope
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
Turf

Dear Luke: l kept company with
a girl for some time and took her to
shows every night and spent my coin
on her. Last Sunday 1 called on her
and she wanted me to take her to a
summer park and show her q good
time. l told her that I was broke,
and she told me to go to Helen Quit
ter, of 1911 Clayton street. C%incinna-
ti.-Pin Miller.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
WuRi

"A tree sure makes a woodman frown
The reason why" said Hupp.
rs that you have to chop in down,
Then have to chop 1t up"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23

Names is Names
A. Goodfriend lives in Middlesboro,
Ky.
Our Daily Special
Few Women Arc AS Good As They
Look.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
HoOrayi

The kaiser with the chinless chin
Is through. He hasn't long to sin.
We're in this war, and now were in,
We're in until we're in Berlin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23

O1uOdp
ut must be dangerous to go up in
an a~eroplane, isn't it?" asked Miss
Gush.
MOT a Bit" replied the aviator.
"It is coming down that causes all
the deaths"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
Help!

A physician usually las a lot of
Notwithstanding apparatus in his
office. But what we started to say
was thai DR.. A. p. Aratus has an
office at Seventh and John streets.
Cincinnati.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23

Our company is none 10 swell;
Vile beasts we won't reject
But keep the kaiser out of hell
We have SOME self-respectl'
UNKNOWN.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
Daily Horoscope
wednesday, July "a, 1918.

Copyright, 1918, by the McClur
Newspaper Eyndicate.)
Republican farmer., 1918-12-06
EX-CHANCELLOR DESIROUS OF
 BEING HEARD
Won Bethmann Holweg Wants His Share in Con
 flict Investigated.

London, Nov. 29---Dr. von Beth nnann-HoIweg, German imperial chancellor at the outbreak of the war, is eager for an investigation into his share in the origin of the con- fiict, according to a statement he has made to the North Herman Gazette of Berlin, as quoted by the Central News correspondent at Copenhagen. The former chancellor in his state- ment refers to the Bavarian revela tions regarding the wars origin and protests against the publication of fragmentary extracts from docu- ments and the deductions made from these. He admits that Germany was not surprised at Austria's action re- garding Serbia. but declares she was not aware of the text of the ultima tum before it was despatched, and when he saw it he regarded it as too sharp, both in it's tone and as to the demands made. The former chan ceIlor says he is anxiously awaiting the day when his case may be judged by an impartial governmental tri- bunal.
 we will admit our errors" he adds, ''but will not allow ourselves tc be forced to make untrue confess l ions"
Republican farmer., 1918-12-06
SUGAR DIVISIONS WILL DEMOBILIzE
 ON DECEMBER t5
Four Pounds of Sugar Month for Each Person
 New Allowance.

New York, Nov. 29.---The sugar di- visions of the United States food ad- mnistration throughout the country will begin to demobilize about Decem- ber 15, it was learned here today in anticipation of the arrival of Cuba s sugar crop in January. Modification of restrictions affecting consumers will become effective early next week.
 The sugar divisions, which have complete control over distribution by refirers and, through the refiners, over distribuibtion by wholesalers and grocers, will on December 1 discon- tinue their certificate system under which sugar has been allotted to man. ufacturers and dealers as a war time measure to conserve this commodity. Manufacturers will, however, be re- quired to limit their purchases each
 to 30 day supply until the free ar- rival of the Cuban raw. sugar about January 10 or 15.
 1 While restrictions on the use of su-
 gar in public places will continue 1T
 effect for the present four pounds o1
 sugar will be allowed to each persor each month in the homes, beginning Monday or Tuesday. This, it was de claredd, was the rcnmal consumption prior to the war. The present allot ment is three pounds.
 The sugar divisions had not intend ed to relinquish control until the ent
 of the year but the decision wa
 reached today that the situation ha,
 so improvedthat the demobilizatio1 would begin two weeks earlier.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-06
ORDER TO HAUL DOWN
 GERMAN FLAGS

London. Thursday Nov 28.---Admi~ raI von Reuter-, commander of thS German fleet which surrendered to the Allies on Nov. 21, has protested against the order of Admiral Sir Da- Vid Beatty of the British fleet direct ing that the German flag be hauled down. He points out, according to an admiralty statement that internment in a British harDor is, under the terms of the armistice, equivalent to intern ment in a neutral port, where, in ac- cordance with precedent, flags are al- lowed to remain hoisted.
 Admiral Beatty calling attention to .the fact that the armistice merely suspended hostilities and that state of war still exists between Germany and the Allies, has replieds
 Under the circumstances no enemy vessel can be permitted to fly it's na- tionai ensign in British ports while under custody"
Republican farmer., 1918-12-06
MARIE HEADS
 FOR J, s. BOYS WORKING RESERVE

Hartford, Nov. ,29-W. D. Hood, Federal Director for Connecticut for the United States Boys Working Re serve, has ann ounced a list of eight county directors, seven city directors and two assistant county directors for the reserve.
 The country directors include: Fairfield county, Roland J. MuIford /: the city directors include, Arthur Lee of this city.
 These county and city directors re- gently met for the purpose of making plans to enroll 2,O0O Connecticut boys in 1919. Plans were also made for the summer camps, which, it is hoped, will begin about May 15, 1919. Each county and city director is to com muniCate with high school principals and supervisors of schools in his ter ritory with the view of getting every one in readiness for the recruiting drive of January 20, 1919. Major General Lucien F. Burpee commander of the Connecticut State Guard, has expressed his readiness to organize fn the nigh schools g i'Junior State Guard, in which all boys down to the age of 16 may receive military training under State Guard officers The only requirement. vii be that the high schools furnish suit able drilling halls and provide at leas l 50 boys in each school who desire
 this training. It is not intended tt
 limit the training to high school boys for any boy may join. Boys vii
 wear uniforms similar to those of tn ! State Guard,
Republican farmer., 1918-12-06
MOONEY GETS COMPUTATION
 TO LIFE TERM
Gov. Stephens Grants Pleas to Save Labor Leader
 From Death.

San Francisco, Nov. 29.-The death sentence of Thomas J. Mooney con- victed of murder in connection with the bomb explosion which killed ten people here July 22, 1916, during a preparedness day parade, having been commuted to life imprisonment by Governor Stephens, no further legal steps can be invoked in Mooney s behalf, attorneys said today. Mooney who is an iron mouIder by trade will be removed from the death cell which he has occupied in San Quentin penitentiary since July IT of this year and given empToyment with other prisoners.
 Governor Stephens had the case under consideration since last March, when the California Supreme court affirmed Mooneys conviction and an application for a pardon was made. The governor said he had made a careful review of the case and found no reason why Mooney shouIc escape punishment. He declared there were certain features in connection with the case which convinced him that the sentence of death should not executed" Another reason for the commutation, he said, was President Wilson's Earnest request" for elem ency. The governor said he declined to be influenced by the theory that, if maximum punishment is not just tif1ed, pardon should follow.
 Tt has been no uncommon thing" the statement reads, flor executives in granting clemency to entertain doubt sufficient to save men from the | gallows, but not that degree of reas- 1 enable doubt that the law resolves | completely in favor of a defendant" Many strikes had been planned for | December g by labor organizations as a protest against Moneys execution
 which was set for December IS
 Whether these proposed strikes vii,
 be carried out, labor leaders here
 were unable to say today.
 From his cell Mooney issued 8
 statement protesting against commu- 1 hang" he said, than to be condemn l ed to living grave" Mooney also appealed to labor leaders to continue their efforts in his behalf.
 Of the five persons indicted fol murder in. connection with the boml l explosion, only two have been con victed-Mooney, and Warren K. Bill Iings, a machinist. Billings was sen fenced to life imprisonment. Rem
 Herman Mooney, wife of Thom as Mooney, and Israel Weinbergg
 "jitney' bus driver were acquitted | md Edward D Nolan a machjnis never has been brought to trial.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-06
FAR-SICHTED OFFICERS HAD
 FAT TURKEY

American Army of Occupation, Thursday, Nov. 2S-(By the Associat- ed Press)-Only one turkey was served on Thanksgiving day in the en- tire American army of occupation. This was at the mess of IS far-sighted officers of the Bureau of Operations at the headquarters of the Third Di- vision at Remich. The turkey was purchased on Nov. II and was fat tened for the feast today.
 Other Thanksgiving dinners in the army varied according to the re- sources of the mess officers ana the ingenuity of the cooks. Owing to transportation difficulties the quarter master was unable 60 furnish the usual Iuxuries and trimmings.
 While the Americans had plenty of wholesome and substantial food, from the enemy lines came further reports of hunger among the released A.l!-c prisoners. food riots among the de
 -eated troops and civilian privations.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-06
DOUBT STATUS
 OF CONTRACTS
 FOR WAR WORK
Decision of Comptroller Warwick May Have Far
 Reaching Effect.

Washington, Nov. 29-Government war contracts involving hundreds of millions of dollars were rendered doubtful in status today by decision 1 of Comptroller Warwick of the treas ury that orders have not been legally 1 executed unless actually signed by 1 responsible government contracting | agents and the contractors.
 l The War Department submitted to i the comptroller a form of cancellation i agreement under which it was propos- 1 ed to abandon without unjust loss to contractors thousands of war supply contracts. He refused to approve the 1 agreement holding that the depart ment may not agree with a contractor 1 on an arbitrary sum to cover liabilities unless specific authorization for this Is | given in previously existing contract.
 A large proportion of war orders l were given informally by telephone, telegraph or letter, it is said. In such ! cases the comptroller held new legisla- tion will be necessary to permit fram- ing of agreements for cancellation.
 In the confusion and haste of war, many manufacturers proceeded with tremendous orders on telegraphic in structions of subordinate army off, cers and the termination of hostilities found them unprotected by legal con tract. The authority of the comp troller who has rendered their posi- ton questionable, grows out of his supervision of all payments by the treasury on order of other depart ments. In submitting the tentative
 form for a standard cancellation con-
 tract, Secretary Baker explained thai
 it is important in the interest of la
 bor and the industrial security of the
 country that these plants (referring
 mainly to munitiOn factories) be re- turned to commercial work as speed
 fly as practicable and so far as possi-
 ble without break in their contin- !uous operation and employment of la
 bor"
 Secretary Baker continued: ''The
 war department believes that man!
 such contractors are willing to fore
 go the respective profits on the re
 mainder of the work contemplated , by the contract and terminate the eX , isting contract on a basis Whicl
 would amount substantially to com
 pensation for expenses incurred ana
 
 of the cost of the unfinished article
 on hand-a basis more favorable |
 the government than the terms o , the contract would permit-S the. 5 can secure promptly a substantia 2 portion of this sum so as to releas their working capital for switchin l back to commercial work.
 "The department, therefore, desire s to enter into supplementary contract : with such contractors by which = sum we'll within what it is certai 3 would have to be paid by the govern
 ment on such basis of adjustment vii ; be paid immediately to the contrac g tor upon his consent to termina ton of the original contract and release to the government from a $ it's obligations hereunder, the de . partnent agreeing to pay substantial II II lv such additional sum as the secre Il tary of war may determine will com # 1 plete payment to the contractor o - such basis of adjustment
Republican farmer., 1918-12-06
TAX LEGISLATION MAY FAIL DURING THIS CONGRESS
Treasury Reports Condi- tions in Chaotic State
 Prepares Under Old Law
PROMPT ACTION MAY
 RELIEVE SITUATION
War Profits Tax Bill Rush ed Through One Rem
 edy Suggested.

Washington, Nov. 29 - Chaotic conditions in the collection of taxes next year now seems unavoidable ac- cording to treasury statement which has been prepared on the delay of Congress in enacting the pending rev. enue bill. This statement to be made public shortly, will explain why the internal revenue bureau now is pro- ceeding with plans to collect taxes under the old law, with it's levies far below those proposed in the new measure
 The only way to avoid resorting to collections under the old law, the treasury now believes, is for Congress to rush the bill to completion within two weeks. Most House and Senate leaders do not believe this possible. In fact, leaders of both parties are said to share the opinion at the treasury that the measure even may not be en- acted at this session. Consequently, the situation appears to be that all the work of Congress on revenue Iegisla- tion during the last six months may go for naught, and that the present revenue law will be enforced for another year, with possibly a few ad- ditionaI levies.
 In view of this, Congressional lead CTS have discussed with treasury off, cials the advisability of trying to rush through both houses a war profits tax according to the plan formulated in the pending bill and adding this to the old law to make up the part of the ! hot which the existing law probably would raise and the six billions which the treasury believes should be raised by taxation in 1919.
 An unjust feature of this program congressional leaders think, would be that the existing provisions for ex- i cess profits taxes have worked recog. nized hardships on many businesses and the imposition of added wal profits taxes would aggravate the sit. uation.
 i The possibility of having no new ! lcomprehensive program of revenue legislation, and consequently of rais { ing less than the six billions sough- ] from this source before the end o; l the fiscal year, June 30, next, has nrompted the treasury to consider plans for issuing g. quantity of shor term notes---maturing in one year oI | less and paying these off from tn
 proceeds of heavier taxes which woult
 be necessary in 1920. This course
 would depend largely, however, o1 the attitude of the next congress o1
 revenue legislation. The bill a. framed by the finance committee vii
 be reported to the senate next weeI by the finance committee. Protractet
 debate is assured. The Republican;
 are planning to discuss it at Iengtl
 and oppose to the end the provision
 recommended by Secretary McAdo
 and adopted by finance committee
 Democrats, of providing for 1920 rev
 enues.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-06

President Poincare, in roasting Great Britain recalled the agreement made between the two countries in 1904 and he efforts of both Great Britain and France to avoid war in 1914. He de- dared that Great Britain by her na- val, military and moral effort during he war had added an incomparable chapter to her splendid history. He praised the work of the British army and the efforts of the British navy, Nooncluding:
 "The pre-war friendship has changed Unto an active alliance which will find m the peace negotiations new utii- I5ty. We have suffered together and won together, and are united for tever.''
 King George expressed his great pleasure in being in the capital of the ,country of which he and his people have shared the misfortunes as well as the victories of war. He recalled rhe vain efforts of the Germans tC capture Paris and the final triumph ant campaign of the Allies under the l(lireotion of Marshal Foch.
 Both nations, he added, had strug. Jisled for civilization and right and had learned to appreciate each other lIe hoped that the union of hearts anC interests, resulting from the war, al
 ways would aid to the maintenance O peace He paid tribute to France
 heroic dead and toasted to a future
 happiness and prosperity of the Frencl people.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-06
Democratic Circles Select Him For Head of New
 German Republic. COMMISSION WILL SIFT CRUELTY CHARGE Socialist Council of Munich Want Solf, Schiedemann
 and Erzberger Ousted.

Copenhagen, Thursday, Nov. 28 = Prince Maximilian of Baden, former Imperial chan cellor, is favored as the first President of the German Re- public by democratic circles. there, according to advices to the Berlinske Tidende.
 The council of peoples commissaries has appointed a commission to inves- tigate charges that German treatment
 of prisoners of war has been con- trary to international law.
 The commission is ordered to take testimony under oath and expel guilty persons from the army. In certain conditions criminal prosecutions may be ordered. >.-f.a London, Nov. 29.-The Liberal par ty in Baden has issued proclamation declaring a breach with Berlin ac-
 cording to an Exchange Telegraph despatch from Copenhagen.
 Berne, Thursday, Nov. 2S - The
 Socialist council of Munich has tele- graphed to the executive committes | of the Berlin Socialist council de-
 manding the dismissal of pr. W. s. Solf, foreign minister; Philip Scheid- i emann, minister of colonies, and
 Matthias Erzberger, who it has been
 announced will conduct negotiations preliminary to signing a treaty of
 peace. The telegram also invites the
 Berlin council to overthrow 8 govern
 ment which continues to place such ] persons in important positions.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-06


 'Let us have a league of nations if 1t can be realized, but let us have that understanding and unity of pur- poses and action between the two worldwide English-speaking com monweaIths which will save humar,, ity in years to come from unbearable horror, suffering and sacrifice of war such as this.
 United by ties of race language, literature and tradition the nations of the Britannia commonwealth and the states composing the great American republic can command the peace o2 the world. They could have com manded it in July 1914. if they had given Germany their joint warning. They, therefore, stand answerable to the world for the responsibilities inn posed upon them.
 By their overwhelming power and unequalIed influence, neither nation can divorce itself from these respon- abilities. Let no minor considera- tion no petty rivalry and no un- worthy distrust divide those who, united, can command the worlds biding places" ..
 Americas part in winning the war was praised by Viscount Chanda, Japanese ambassador to Great Bri- tain. The Earl of Reading declared that in the future Great Britain and America should join in giving thanks
 The banouet was the most elabor- ate held by the society since 1914 Representatives of nearly all the as sociated nations were present.
Republican farmer., 1918-12-06
AERO SQUADRONS COMING HOME ON THE MAURITANIA

Washington, Nov. 29-The Cunard- CT Mauritania will leave a French port early next week with 4,OOG American troops on board.
 General March. chief of staff, said today the units consist largely of aero squadrons, which have been training in England, and a small number of sick.
 Troops aboard the Mauretania combined with those on three other steamers---the Lapland NIinnekada and Orca-nake a total of nearly H. 900 troops now en route to the Unit ed States and represents about half of the American forces in training in England at the time of the cessation of hostilities.