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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
Ripping Rhymes
BY WALT MASON
In the p

The future looks gloomy; my
yes have grown rheumy, from
viewing with pain and alarm; l
size up the zorro as loaded with
sorrow, 1t hasn't q grace or a
charm. Oh, double demnttion IS
NOR a condition than theory In all
I behold; our bulwarks r shak-
ing, palladiums breaking-what
wonder my trilbys are cold2 For
I'm feeling rummy with cramps
In my tummy. from eating too
largely of pie; the pains Of the
collie inside of me frolic, and glad
ly I'd curl up and die. So sadly
I'm viewing the future and chew
ing a rag In q desolate way and
no one who nears me, who pauses
and hears me, should care seven
cents what l say. My message pro-
phetic would be less pathetic if l
had no spasm or ache; but gloom
is the master of any ~forecaster
who mixed up his pie and his cake.
The prophets of evil who spiel
about weevil when they should be
talking of wheat, would doubtless
be CHEEKY If they were not weary
OF pains in their stomachs or feet.
The way We are feeling thus gov
erns our spelling, our outlook. and
all that we do: a seer can't be
sunny, for marbles or money.
when he is tied up with the flu.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
Rededicute Historic Nassau Hall
PRINCETON'S MEMORIAL DAY

toned and handsome hall, which has
been panelled in Indiana limestone
with tablets bearing the name of those
sons of Princeton who have gwen
their lives for their country In this
or in former wars. This memorial
combines the dignity OF antiquity and
the associations not only Of great his
torical events. but Of a multitude OF
eminent men in past times.
In Nassau Hall ave lived and
worked men who have become presi-
dents n vice-presidents. chief JUS
tees and Judges, ambassadors and
senator's, and representatives of the
United States; governors Of states,
eminent lawyers, distinguished phySi-
clans, celebrated ~clergymen, famous
authors and poets, men of business,
and of goodly proportion of the men
who framed the Constitution of the
United States.
This hall is third in g of all
the universities in the country. 1t
was there that the Continental Con-
gress held their sessions for five
, months in 1888. There George Wash
ington received the grateful acknowl-
edgment and thanks of Congress for
his services in obtaining the freedom
and independence of the United States
Of America. There the first news of
the signing of the treaty of peace with
/ Great Britain was received by Con-
gress, and there the first foreign min
lister accredited to the United States
was received.
On January 3, 1877, British troops
having been driven back by Washing
ton, made their final stand in Nassau
Hall, from which they were driven
forth and captured.
One of the shots fired by Captain
Alexander Hamilton, who commanded
a battery, passed through a window
and struck the head from the portrait
OF George H., which hung in what
afterward became the Hall of the
Continental Congress.
Hanging in the same place and in
the same frame is now the celebrated
portrait of George Washington by
Charles w. Peale. 1t was in this build
ing that General Winfield Scott, re-
turning from the War of 1912, was
received in honor; and also in this
building. in 1924, came Marquis de
Lafayette when he returned to Ameri-
ca. In August, 1875. the first Legis-
lature of New Jersey met in this his
torical building, and the first governor
of the state was indicted into office.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
"FREEHoLDER APPOINTMENT.

The appointment of Alderman
William c. Wilson to the Board of
Freeholders to fill the vacancy caused
by the death OF J.. Edgar Bennett. of
Cranbury, would certainly be exceed
ingly popular in this section. Alder
man Wilson is one of the most capable
men in the city government. His
long service as an alderman has well
fitted him for the position of free
holder.
Mr.. Wilson is as good a farmer as
he is a contractor. This was proven
during the war when he took charge
of the municipal farms for the Council
of Defense. He is therefore well
qualified to do Justice to the country
districts as well rs represent the city.
With Alderman Wilson on the free
holder board Perth Amboy. the
largest tax-paylng unit in the country,
would be well cared for. He would
serve with credit to the country and
honor to the city
1t wauld seem as If the only way
Perth Amboy can get a mar on the
Board of Freeholders is by appoint
ment to fill a acancy until an election
is held. There Is reason to believe,
however, that If Mr.. Wilson is appoint
ed he can easily be elected next fall
when it will be up to the voters to pick
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
TRADE WITH GERMANY.

The war isn't officially over but
trade with Germany is being resumed,
Reports from the Bureau of Foreign
and Domestic Commerce show how the
volume OF trade between Germany
and America went ahead during the
last quarter of 1919.
In August, 1919, exports from the
United States to Germany were valued
at s1.Oos.S2O and imports at ss.69s.
but In September exports jumped to
sS,S36.6s3 and imports to $1,5ss.ss3.
October doubled the September trade
volume. and November was the high
month OF the year.. exports running
over twenty-three millions, n i'm
ports totaling over three millions.
There was a slight falling off from
this in December. For the year 1919
exports totaled $~s2.761.s14 and I'M
ports S~1O,s24.22s.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
Luke McLuke Says.

Luxe NEcIuEC says.
Don't argue. An argument never
settles a dispute. 1t starts two or
three new ones.
The fact that a man loves her is all
the evidence she needs that he is the
sInartest man in the world.
Another Damli: once upon a time
there was a Landlord who insisted on
papering the whole house and a Ten
ant who insisted hat the old paper
was good enough for anybody.
Funny how u wife can't realize her
husbands Worth the way she can
realize his Worthless.
Hanging a horseshoe over the door
may bring luck if you do not for
get to lock the door before you go to
bed.
You may have noticed that a man
isn't very careful in his language
when he is talking to some man he
knows he can lick.
This would be a nicer world II we
were as regular in leaving unsaid the
things we should not have said as we
are in leaving undone the things we
should have done
+ The reason why a Corn Fed girl
doesn't mind having to wear such big
stockings Is because she doesn't have
to wear an Out Size in shoes.
A hin can get just so th1n
and no thinner. But there Is no limit
to how fat a fat woman can get.
And the reason why a Woman Is a
woman is because she can look at
another woman's hat for four seconds
and describe it for four hours.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
Fire Alarm Boxes

5--Smith Street and Central r. r.
6-Market and first Streets.
Avenue n Paterson St
S-Higk Lewis Streets.
5--Smith and High Streets.
Brunswick Ave. n New St
7-Smitl and State Streets.
2--Atlai,tic Terra Gotta Works.
3-Buchingham Ave. and Hartford st
5-Commerce and Front Streets.
6-State and Washington Streets.
4-State st. and Buckingham v
5-Parker st and Pulaski Ave.
Ave and Charles st.
7-State aid Wayne Streets.
Shear United Lead Works.
9-Maurer.
2-Washington and First Streets.
Brunswick Ave and Elm st.
Street n Watson V
5-Commerce and state Streets.
2-Front and Smith Streets.
and Gordon Streets.
Ave- and Gordon Street.
l-Brace and Hanson Avenues.
'2-Smith and Herbert Streets.
Ave. and Washington ST.
Ave. and Stanford Street
p5-Near City Hospital
t7--Amboy and Hall Avenues.
and Brace Avenues.
Ave. and Inslee street.
and Francis Streets,
and ~Johnstone Streets.
'3-Raritan Copper Works.
and Sheridan streets.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

Copyright, 1920, by The Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)

Copyright, 1920, by The Mcclure
Newspaper S~yndicate.)
While the Sun and Saturn are in
! benefic aspect today. Uranus is adj
verse, according to astrology.
1t is a day believed to be suspicious
for making plans for h future and
for consultation with persons of large
experience.
The sway is held to be lucky for
those who seek appointments or apply
for employment, since the stars are
believed to incline men In places or
authority to be sympathetic II help
full.
During this planetary government
there is O. sinister power supposed to
influence rulers, making for arrogance
and self-sufficiency.- Whether in high
or humble Office this influence Is po-
tent while this configuration prevails.
1t a been emphasized from time
to time by a~strologers that during the
next few months evil judgment Oh
persons In positions that arouse envy
will be freely expressed and published.
For that reason sensational libel and
SANDER suits are indicated.
Through the chaotic conditions of
thought the seers declare the law or
truth is working II that the world
! world is making unheard Of progress
at q time Wnen the reverse SeeuiS ~
be true.
This is not q favorable sway for
love affairs. but there may be q strong
tendency toward romantic ventures.
many of which will DO productive of
divorce actions.
Education is subject to the best pos
sible influences, but educators should
not be ambitious to step outside their
J regular paths of industry, for they will
not be successful.
Labor is still subject to the most
disturbing planetary influences which
will tend toward internal differences
of opinion that will affect the leaders
of organizations.
Owing to the sinister power of IRA
linus sudden deaths will be more num-
erous than ever before. 1t Is foretold.
Persons whose birthdate 1t Is nave
the augury of success in all their at
fairs, although they may have worries
during the coming year.
Children born on this day are likely
to be steady and in every way trust
worthy. These subjects of Pisces may
carry many Aquarlus traits. Their
principal ruling planet is Neptune
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
Eemous Ink Stains.

To remove ink stains from white
cotton, wet the spot and rub with any
good laundry soap, then soak in a
solution of sulphur napthol for one
day. If ink has not all disappeared,
rinse out and boil, and the Ink Will
disappear as If By magic. Mildew can
be removed In the same way.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
&sfss
is TT TOO LATE?


Time was when the great powers of
the world could have combined
through a league of nations to prevent
future wars. Recent events indicate
that that time. apparently. has passed
Much of the good there was in the
league of Nations. as planned in the
peace treaty, has been lost.
The United States senate, OF course
Is responsible for this. Had the treaty
been ratified without unnecessary de-
lay so that the League of Nations
4ould have functionod at once much OF
.ho trouble that now confronts the
world could have been prevented.
What was needed Immediately at
the close of hostilities was a firm hand
to take charge of affairs throughout
the world and bring order out Of
chaos. This could not have been done
by any single nation no matter how
great that nation might be 1t could
have been done only by the leading
nations Of the world standing together
as q unit.
While the great armies were still
modified, while people We're clamor-
ing for peace above everything else,
while they were still glorying owe
their victory or smarting under their
defeat, while the allied generals were
still the world heroes and tho masses
had full confidence In their great
national leaders. before imperialistic
schemes and petty quarrels had an
opportunity to develop-that was the
time when a strong hand should have
taken firm hold of international af-
fairs and. backed by the determination
OF the great powers set the world in
prder.
A league or international court
would have commanded the respect of
every nation at the outset and under
the right management and guidance
such respect would never have been
lost.
But that time evidently has passed.
Thanks to the petty parttsanship or
the United States senate and the per-
sonal hatred that many OF the senator's
have toward President Wilson, they re-
fuse to ratify the peace treaty III
bodying the covenant Of an effective
League of Nations.
While waiting for the United States
to act the people forgot many of the
f~erences that could easily have been
handled at the outset by a strong in
ternational court, were allowed to
grow until serious problems develop
ed.
Today the task seems hopeless. so
serious has the situation become that
1t looks as IL the best thing to dc
under the circumstances Is to forget
that any effort had been made to gel
the civilized nations together for tht
advancement of humanity n pre-
pare to defend ourselves against al
corners. This will require a great navy
universal military training so that thu
youth of the land will be ready to figh
at the drop of the hat. Billions of dol
lars will have to be spent in armament
and war preparations generally, which
OF course, means an awful burden II
taxation. Such Is the cost we pay tha'
q few senators may work off theii
spleen against President Wilson.
Something may yet be saved out OF
the situation even at this late date
but the wonderful effect of the prompt
ratification of the peace treaty and the
immediate functioning of the League
Of Nations has been lost.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
Paw Knows Everything.

Willie-Paw. what is a telling sit
uation?
Paw-That's when your mother and
one of the n%eighbor women start gos-
siping. my son.
Maw-Willie, I'll murder you if
you ask that old fool any more ques-
tons!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

With Gillett predicting a financial
crisis it is comforting to reflect that
the patients fever usually subsidies
when tho crisis Is reached.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
In 1860.
.PosteritY.

Posterity, without a doubt.
VIII have q thirst that's hard to
Stake;
And you'll hear young men brag
about
The best beer Father used to make.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

Carter Glass suggestion thatEurope
send us gold in order to relieve the
exchange situation would be just the
thing If Europe had the gold.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
Got lis Doing II. Tool

(St. Louis NIObe-DemOcral.)
Among the ssub-debutantes ppres-
ent were the MMisses Edna JJones.
Becky SSmith, JJosie johnson and
EIGmily Blocker.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

Favorite Prescription. 1t gives you just the
help that you need. To be had in liquid or
tablets. Tablet form. 60 cents, at all drug
stores. Write DR.. Pierce's 1nyalids' Hotel,
in Buffalo, N. Y. for free and confidential
medical advice.
Beaver Springs. Ps.s-"Ihsd been broken
down and felt as though ny last days had
come when I was advised to try DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription. I took it and found
It did me a wonderful amount Of good. l
have taken only three bottles and feel as
though I am cured. My limbs are stronger
and my nerves are again all right. May
God bless DR.. Pierce. I shall always be
pleased to recommend his remedies to
eyorybody."-MRS. EMMETT MAY.
Westfeld, Pa.:-"Ihave hadfve children.
I took DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
during expectant periods and found it
satisfactory. l believe I would have lost
my hf,'if it hadn't been for the 'Prcsorip-
ton The doctor said it was all that ever
brought me through. I would advise any
| mother 10 take DIR. Pierce's medicine. My
health Is 80 now I can work in thu hay heids
rs well a. in tbs houssnn-MRS. ANNA
HURD. r. =. %. -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

Wilhelm writes that he is thor
oughly discouraged. oh, cheer up.
A man is never down until he Is
strung up.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
Wait Until They Recount Cinci
natl. George;


The wet-dry recount in Ohio is pro-
ceeding and the wet majority has now
been reduced to 234. We have old
Luke McLuke going. boys. We are
going to win his necktie, wrist watch
and union suit as sure as shooting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

Still, TTeinie. giving up those war
criminals demanded will relieve the
food situation in Germany.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

What is a Best Seller, anyway"
asked the Old Fogy, as he looked up
from the newspaper he was reading.
TT is usually n Worst Smeller," re-
piled the Crouch.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

The Allies now control all of Turkey
except the government the troops and
the followers Nof Mohammed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

Smith is g queer cuss," remarked
Brown.
"How's that" asked Jones.
Every time he gets into hot water
he gets cold feet" replied Brown.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
Paste TIis ON Your Windshield.

A FELLOW his cares should not dOuDIe
By hunting for more that he'll rue;
For, when you are hunting for trou-
BILE.
You'll find trouble hunting fer you.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

It is reported hat $4,000 Aus
trIan prisoners in Russia died of
smallpox and typhus. And Bolshev-
tits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

The politicians charge against
Hoover Is that the man thinks America
is greater than a political party.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

Congress might guarantee the rail-
a net return Of one-half of one
per cent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

He is a powerful writer, yea,
His books will fill you with alarm;
And well they ought to, for they Ia
He pens them with his strong write
arm.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

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also the local news published herein.
The EVENING NEWS Is also Il mem
Der Of the American Newspaper publish
ers' Association and the Audit Bureau
of Circulation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

Haw, HaW!

r. F. Pulley and f. A. Root are
dentists in Toledo, Ohio.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

Talking about names and Initials
whatty va know about 7. NJ. Aitch, Of
Greenville, Miss?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
Nnticei

We have found a mate Tor J, Bird,
of Turkey, n. G. He is J. Bird of
Pineyille, Ky.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
AmBoy EVENING News
Communications

The EVENING NEWS = always glau
20 receive Communications from its
readers, but letters intended for pub
i~ication must We reasonable in length
and must be signed by the name ana
address OF thu writer. II requested the
name will not he published unless per-
soreNties are indu'Eed in.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

Dear Luke; There was u lot of in
dignation when we gave the Filiipinos
the Water Cure in 1899. But nobody
says a word when the Holy Joes give
US the Water Cure in 1920. C. NJ.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

the man.
Perth Amboy is fully entitled to
this office No better choice could be
made than that of Alderman Wilson.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

Now that the American workmen
have announced their intention OF
using the ballot as a weapon. they
need expect no sympathy from the
Reds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
COMPLETELY
DISCOURAGED"

Is the feeling and plant of women who ara
rundown" so low that work drage, head
aches. back aches, dragging down feelings,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

Dealers are now compelled to pay
a war tag or automobile hearses.
These vehicles are now classed as
pleasure vehicles"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

Deputy Van Kol asks whether
Holland would permit Lenine to live
at ease In Holland. Would It?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

DR.. S. Z. Taylor insists that mission
aries could do more than armies to
pacify Mexico. Well, they could If
they didn't get interested in oil.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
Bits of By-Play
ny Lux McLUKE


Copyright, 1919, the Cincinnati In
Q'Iirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

Holland is still neutral. She lends
millions to Germany and lends an a
10 the allies.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
Names Is Names.

Our Daily Special.
Use Honeyed Words. o May
Have to Eat Them Some Day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

Short and Long.
A short man you can always cheer.
AS you mix with the throng;
Just talk to him of old-time beer,
And that will make him long.
Luke MCLuke.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17
Mercy.

Sign on a store in Texarkana, Ark.
Joe Chatield VIII Steele
Groceries.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-17

This only evens up the thing
Quite nicely, we %retort;
For this same old-time beer, by jing,
A long time kept him short.
Newark Advocate.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-10-09

Indicate, as provided in the general
election laws of the State. whether or
not he votes for or against the amend
ment.
r. F. WALKER,
Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives.
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD. T
Lieutenant Governor and President Of
the Senate.
Approved: July Z. 1920.
JNO. M. PARKER,
Governor of the State OF Louisiana.
A true copy:
JAMES j. BAILEY.
Secretary of State.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-10-09
ACT NO. Io3.
House Bill No. BODY Mr.. Perex.
JOINT RESOLUTION

Proposing an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the State of louisiana
Relative to the Board Of Commits
sioners of the Port of New Orleans.
eral Assembly of the State of Louis
lana, o-thirds of all members elected
to each House concurring, That the fol-
lowing amendment to the Constitution
to the electors OF the State at the nex1
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-10-09
ACT NO. 23s.
Senate Bill No. l1-By Mr.. Lawrason.
JOINT RESOLUTION

JoINT REsokUTIoN
Proposing An ansndment to the Con-
stitution ef the State Of Louisiana,
amending Article 800. Of the Consti-
tuition 20 - TO provide for additional
qualifications tor voters in primaries
conventions or political assemblies
party candidates for public office.
- ste. I p q = f fS 3d. BY the Gsn
iana, two thirds Of ali members of each
20 the Contribution Of the State OF
electors Of the State for their approval
81 rejection 1T the Congressional Elec-
tion to be held. on the frst Tuesday
next following the lrst Monday In No.
vember. 1890. amending Article eco OF
the Constitution % 40 TO read as fol-
Article 200. No person shall vote at
any prsmasry e.SSt,on or IN any son IN en-
the purpose Of nominating any candi-
date for public office unless such per-
son - at the time . registered voter,
ss by ihs para1 fos
which candidates. for public office are
to be nominated, and In all political
conventions In this State the apportion-
ment OF representation shall be on the
Section !. Be Il further resolved
etc. That the official ballot shall have
printed thereon: For the proposed
stitution OF the State of Louisiana reIa-
tive to additional qualifications for
voters In primaries. conventions and
political assemblies held for the pur-
pose Of nominating party candidates
fcr public Office" and the words
Article 400 Of the Constitution, OF the
State OF Louisiana relative TO addi-
tional qualifications for voters in pri-s
mAries. conventions and political as
eemblies held for the purpose Of NOM
mating party candidates for public of
hce."
HEWITT BoUANCHAUD.
Lieutenant Governor and President of
the Senate.
RF. WALKER. fSa
Speaker Of the House of Representa-
lives.
Approved: July 9, 1890.
JNO. NJ. PARKER,
= Governor Of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy: 100
JAMES ]. BAILEY,
Secretary Of State.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1920-10-09
ACT NO. SIS.
yIauass Pfll No INV Mr.. Hamley

House Bill No. 127--By Mr.. Hamley.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to the Con-
sfituti6n of the State of Louisiana
levying special State tax of one
mill on the dollar in aid of public
education.
Section /. Be it resolved by the Gem
eral Assembly of the State Of Louis.