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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03
a. h-anniness of homo.

the happiness Of home.
Again masses OF men appear to
be moving under arms and dark
clouds gather over the world.
WARNING Is given to the races that
belong to the Sun that a menac1ng
planetary government may anlict
them sadly. This seems to indicate
that the white man should fear his
dArker-skinned brothers.
Disasreements in church govern
ments and dissensions among church
members again are forecast. The
Introduction Of radical ideas or the
return to old beliefs may cause many
schisms.
The Jewish people have the aug
ury OF supreme attainment In the
arts which will engage their atten-
ton more generally than ever before.
This will be a month that is event.
full in transportation interests. Rail-
way accidents and danger OF strikes
appear to be indicated by the stars.
The death OF a famous theatrical
manager is indicated as marking the
passing of old conditions In the world
OF players.
Protests against high prices of
clothing will be numerous as the
winter advances, astrologers foretell.
Persons whose birthdate 1t is may
be inclined to waste too much time
in enjoyment of amusements and
friendly associations. They should
focus attention on business.
+ Children born on this day may be
self-willed and inclined to be ventures
some. They probably will learn easily
and will have great physical endur-
ance
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03
THE WAY YOU
SAY AMERICA
BY DIR. JAMES /. VANCE.

What is your national accent? I
am not speaking so much of what
is on your tongue, as what is in your
mind and heart, when you say:
America" What are your feelings
as we think of our national life to-
day?
Can we say: America" as the
first settlers said 1t? They were
fleeing from oppression. They were
seeking a land where they could wor-
ship God and be unafraid. We are
preparing a Mayfower celebration to
mark the 400th anniversary of the
coming of that little band who hailed
the winds which greeted them as
they landed on a bleak New England
coast as winds from the heights of
God.
Can we say it as millions of the
poor of earth have said it during
the last hundred years? They were
hunting a place where they might
work and live. Here they found
freedom and opportunity. They have
learned to love the flag. They call
America their mother, and many of
them have been ready to die for her.
Or must we say it, as some of these
people are saying it today? The
fire has died on the hearthstone of
their patriotism. The light has
faded from their faces. There is
no caress in their voices as they speak
of America. They are going away
with bitterness. Their love has
turned to hate. They curse America
as the cable hoists and they sail
away. .
Shall we a it as bigoted and
untraveled provincialism used to say
ii. when America dwelt in the back
woods. mistaking buster for power
and bigness for greatness? We are
not the only nation. We have virtues.
but there are things to be learned
from older nations. Surely, America
has lived enough OF a world life to
be saved from the folly of over
bearing egotism. ~
How shall we say America?
Shall we say it as the allies said
it. when our first soldiers landed
overseas to line up in the world war:
What a welcome they gave US! We
were on an unselish crusade, and
as the khaki-clad lads went swinging
through the streets OF London and
Paris, the crowds that packed the
pavements cheered and cried: THE
Americansi The Americansl" Their
hearts were on their lips as they
| cheered. America" was musical
then. 1t was the song of men who
were to keep liberty alive in the
earth. Would that we could always
saw: America" with the accent oil
those great days!
Must we say it as they tell US some
of those who cheered Is are saying
II today? Two years ago there was
no name more highly honored ir
Europe than that of America. But
the iuster has been dulled. They
saw we have repudiated our lofty
sentiments, and left Europe in the
lurch. They say we are so absorbed
in politics, so occupied with making
money, that we have forgotten. There
is scorn on the lips that once cheered
us.
We are making history. We must
not write chapters which will shame
those who come after us. They will
be saying: America" for centuries
Ito come, maybe forever. They must
get from us all that we can furnish
that will enable Americans in the
years to come to speak OF thell
country with heads up.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03

sporting limousine m and wearing
diamonds the fruits of illegitimate
traffic n the forbidden liquids. It is
said some lawyers have practically
abandoned the practice Of their pro-
fession to act as agents for the whis-
key traders; men holding official posi-
items are in the traffic up to their ell
bows and near relatives Of party lead
ers are pointed to as rolling in wealth,
the profits of Illicit transactions in
booze. The whiskey curb market is q
recognized institution, and its MEM
bers are the objects of envy to many
who watch them with hungry eyes
This is the wholesale end of the
game: the retail is equally fiourishing
and almost as profitable. OF the
more than 500 saloons licensed to sell
near-beer. those that conhne their
sales to this beverage are in a small
minority. In some places the sale of
stronger stuff is conducted with a de-
gree of secrecy but in many there is
no pretence of concealment, and any
one who has the price can buy. In at
last one place it is said beer OF a much
higher alcoholic content than me-
half of one per cent, may be had. The
story told, with every appearance of
verify. is that the beer is brought
from Easton, Pa, in furniture vans
1t is retailed at fifteen cents a glass,
and finds ready sale. The place where
it is sold is popularity supposed to be
owned by influential politicians. This
is but n OF the numerous resorts
where the outlaw traffic is carried on
b~razenly and without interference by
either federal or local officers OF the
law.
IF this is the way in which the
law is to be enforced it would have
been far better IL It had never been
enacted. The existing conditions are
degrading. demoralizing and corrupt
ing. Young men are being tempted by
the prospect of easy money from the
paths of honest industry into those of
crime and vice. Public officials are
led TO betray their trust. and the
standard of public morality is notice.
ably lowered. Throughout the entire
community there spreads a contempt
for the law. which can not be confined
to prohibition and which is sure to
be reflected in other offenses against
society.
1T is time for the law abiding citi-
of Newark to realize the shame
full conditions prevailing here and to
demand action by local and federal
officials entrusted with the duty of en-
the law. To say that con-
are rotten is to put it mildly"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03
SUCH Is LIFE

Hiram Rube has ceased to exist.
Not so long ago Rube, and his
cousin, 81 Hayseed, were as numerous
as flies gathered round the bunghole
of a molasses barrel.
But no longer.
Rube and Hayseed departed, went
away, vanished, crawled into an ex-
~cavation and buried themselves.
Once there was the merry day
when city slickers put things across
on the rural population. Then 1t was
that n could sell the city hall, or the
park, or a skyscraper to a visiting
Rube, and could unload the new rail-
way station on Hayseed.
Hy and 81 were in the market for
lightning rods, and smart city folks
got a bushel of fun kidding 'em. .
But no more.
81 and Hy now get measured for
their clothes, and shave every morn
ing before going out into the field to
give the tractor a bit of exercise.
Hy used to have a weakness for
"chawin' terbacker," and ST neve
smoked anything but a corncob.
Now they get their smokings nicely
wrapped in tissue paper with cork
tips, If the law permits, and roll their
own IL it doesn't
The average farm girl today
name all the movie stars, and has
seen 'em on the screen. Her brother
a give the average city fan a handi-
a and beat him reciting the batting
of the big league baseball
players.
Hy and ST don't gather round the
crossroads store and swap yarns;
they're touring in the east with their
families.
For it has been the automobile that
did 1t. The motor a put Hiram
and 81 on the shelf. And now you
can't tell the rural resident from his
city cousin; as like as two peas in a
pod.
Hiram RUDE got to town once a
week, or not so often. He got a week.
ly paper some weeks. He was a
month behind on the news and two
years late on styles. But now Mr..
Ruralite is right up with the leaders.
Used to be quite a job hitching UP
the team and driving six miles to the
country village. No trick at all these
evenings to flop into the
and hit the high spots to
Bigcity, half a hundred miles away.
Yep, the auto bug bit Hiram and
made a new man out of him.
But the thing to worry about Is:
Now that the RUDE has passed out,
and prohibition no longer is a joke,
what will stage comedians do to en-
tertain their audience?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03
DAILY HOROSCOPE
Saturday, September, 4, 1920.

Copyright. 1920, by The Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate.)
Venus is in a place most favorable.
according to astrology. Mars holds
malefic sway today.
Women have the forecast of great
activity lin organization and should
succeed in large enterprises at this
time.
While the planets seem to ausur
high attainment for women, there is
a sign read as indicating that many
men will seek to retard their progress,
especially in political matters.
Because Venus is influenced by
Mars, it is wise for women to use
discretion and wisdom in all public
matters that engage their attention.
There is a sinister rule that bodies
i'll for the peace of the world and
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03
D'JEVER MEET

A patron Of drama is Alfred Van
Goof
And he's usually found meath
theatres roof,
But if you are seeking him, pray do
not go
To Shakespeare or Ibsen or any such
show.
For though he spends money on
tickets enough
never wastes cash on that damn
ed highbrow stuff"
But AL can be found in the very front
seats
Where the twinkling Of toes measures
musical beats.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03

THANKS TO GOV. EDWARDS.

Thanks to the petty politics, or
worse. as played by Governor Ed
wards. persons using the main road
between Railway and Elizabeth,
which is an important stretch of the
Lincoln Highway. will have to con-
tinue to bump the bumps over a pave
ment that Is a constant disgrace to
the state Of New Jersey.
This road went all to pieces as a
result of the severe winter last year.
After much delay the State Highway
Commission decided that it would
have to be entirely rebuilt. The policy
Of the commission in office at that
time being concrete for all state high
ways. bids were advertised for to pave
this stretch of highway with that
material. Just as the contract was to
be awarded, however, Governor Ed
wards sprung his coup by ousting the
entire commission and naming a new
board in its place. Several weeks
were lost in getting this new board
confirmed and then, OF course, the
new officials had to become familiar
with the various problems that con-
fronted them.
One of the first things done. how
ever. was to let it be known that the
old boards policy Of concrete as the
standard. paving material for the state
highways was repudiated. This, Of
course, set the Rahway-Elizabeth
paving back considerably.
As soon as the new board could
actually get down to work it decided
to use the patented bitulithic material
for the Rahway-Elizabeth pavement
instead of concrete. in spite of the
almost certain increase in cost. 1t
was argued that the patented stuff
was the only material hat could be
used and get the road done this year.
Bids were eventually received, but
~ increase in cost was so enormous
lh4t even the new commissioners,
whd the general opinion is. r par
ElculArly friendly to the bitulithic
people, could not stand the price and
all the bids were rejected. 1t was
tlso made known that this meant that
nothing could be done to improve the
Railway Elizabeth road until next
spring.
Thus a whole year is lost, thanks TO
Governor Edwards peanut policies.
He has never yet given any valid rea-
son for ousting the old board which.
in the opinion of the public, had been
doing good work, the taxpayers and
users of the highways generally be-
ing pleased by the policy Of concrete
roads. Now the whole thing is up
set and, apparently, conditions are in
a chaotic state as far as the highways
are concerned. The commissioners do
not seem to know what they want or
where they are at. In the meantime,
\the people must ride over depiorable
highways and the reputation which
the state once had for good roads and
whiSh it was fast regaining under the
old board, is worse than ever.
Governor Edwards has a great rec
ord thus far as the chief executive of
the state. He has succeeded in having
New Jersey put in a position of prac-
tically multiplying the constitution of
the United States and he has caused
The decentralization of the state high
way system. With two years yet with
this Hudson county brand Of politics
there is no telling what condition the
state will be in by the time his term
expires.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03

Isn't waiting until next spring put
ting off for a pretty long time the
commencing of the new state high
way bridge across the Raritan river
here? Many beautiful days this fall
will be lost and the condition of the
present structure does not warrant
any unnecessary delays in the COM
pletion Of the new bridge.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03

Haven't heard any argument yet
to the effect that the raise in railroad
fare was granted by a Democratic ad-
m~inistration in order to discourage
pilgrimages to the front porch.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03

s @. About two years ago I lost my
sense of smell. Can you tell me the
possible cause of this? What would
be the method of curing it?
A. 1t Is not possible to say def
nitely what may have caused the
loss Of your sense of smell. One of
the commonest causes Is a chronic
nasal catarrh; especially that form
known as atrophic rhinitis. In this
form, there is practically no trouble
in breathing, so that a marked de-
struction and atrophy of the nasal
mucou membrane may occur
without the patient being aware of
any trouble. Be SURF to consult a
good nose and throat specialist. and
have him make a thorough exami-
nation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03

The revival of "Florodora" is a
success in New York. Wouldn't a
revived BLACK Crook" look tame
now!
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03
HEALTH ADVICE
THE e MOUTH

The value OF a clean and healthy
mouth cannot be too strongly
stressed in any article dealing with
the public health.
. Disease germs usually get into
the body through a break Mn the
skin, or through the mucous men,
brane Of the natural cavities, the
nose and mouth, or through the
alimohtAry tract. The healthy skin
Is proof against germs, except when
1t is punctured by the bite of an in
sect, or by some instrument. The
mouth and nose, however, not only
offer ready access to disease germs,
but make an ideal incubator for
their propagation, since there is the
proper heat, and the mucus and
saliva together with tiny food parti-
cles about the teeth form an excel
lent culture medium.
The mouth and nose, further
more, afford an effective shelter for
masses of bacteria. Defective teeth,
the tonsils and the furry coating of
the tongue all have nero little
holes and ridges that are a protec-
ton against the ordinary cleansing
methods, that is against the casual
brushing Of the teeth.
One should use a good mouth
wash regularly. Limewater is ex-
cellent for this purpose since it dis
solves the mucus, especially that
which accumulates on the teeth.
All cavities in the teeth should
receive the prompt attention of the
dentist. Any diseased condition of
the tonsils DR. adenoids should be
submitted to the nose and throat
specialist. The whole system fire.
quently may be affected by poisons
thrown off from the masses of dis
ease germs lodged in a decaying
tooth, in a diseased tonsil, or in
some adenoid growth in the vault
of the pharynx.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03

Rice growers announce a cut in
price to IS a barrel. Eight dollars
worth of rice. when boiled. would
spread all oyer the yard and feed a
family all winter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03

Some minor politicians perked up
quite a bit when they heard about
a $4,000. 900 campaign fund.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03

Democratic SUITS insist that most Of
the women voters will refuse to me
marionettes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03

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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03

The snake charmer who mistook a
RATHER for one of her pets should tie
Pink ribbons on her favorites.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03

Londoners say telephone service is
letter in this country. Ooh, how aw-
& u theirs must be.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03

Mutton-chop whiskers are coming
in style. Folks who can't afford NUT
Iton-chops can grow them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03

When speaking OF the supply Of
gasoline, they place the accent on
lean"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-09-03

The EVENING NEWS Is always glad TO
receive communications from its readers
but letters Intended for publication must
he reasonable In length and must be signed
~ the name and address OF the writer. II
requested the name will not be published
unless personalities are INDUCED in.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-13
HENRY FORD APPLAUDS
CRITICISM OF WILSON
Joins in Approval Of Designation
of President as "PoIiticaIIy
Near-Sighted"

Detroit. Jan. 3.-(By A. P.l-That
President Wilson is too biased politically
to be the man of the hours need and
should be succeeded by some great lead =
pr with keen appreciation of the vast =
ness of the nation from manufacturing
and industrial viewpoint. was the gist
of an address by Prof. David Friday
chief speaker at the banquet given at
the Hotel Statler last night by Henry
Ford to about 1000 employees.
Wilson, during the war. stood out
with Theodore Roosevelt as one Of the
two really great leaders, but he Goesn' t
understand the nations needs now: in
other words, he hasn't the manufac-
turing or industrial angle of the coun-
try declared Professor Friday. evil
sons weakness is that he is too politi-
cally near sighted"
Doctor Friday, who is professor of
political economy at the University Of
Michigan, occupied the post Of adviser
to the secretary of the treasury during
the war. His remarks, which also
urged adoption of some national slogan
that would fire the people to speed up
production, were loudly applauded. Mr..
Ford joining in the applause.
Company heads at the banquet took
Mr.. Ford's approval of Professor Fri
days remarks to mean that he indorses
William Jennings Bryan's ats ude to-
ward treaty compromise as against the
views ascribed to President Wilson.
Professor Friday was especially in
Vited to speak by Mr.. Ford.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-13
clerks IN COURT n.
| DAY AFTER ARREST
Three Indicted Within 2 Ho,.,
TOR Fraud Stands Trial,
Others Plead Guilty
ACCUSED BY FOREIGNERS

A record for speed was estab,i,h.
the district attorneys Office whom ~, u
Freedman and Victor nubscb ha,, p
clerks pleaded guilty to the cbarns
conspiracy to cheat and defr,rd
Joseph T. O'Donnell, accused of Inu t'
same offense, pleaded not guilty in n,
Court of Quarter Sessions today '
The men were arrested vestcrda,
noon by county detectives. At o'cloos
they were questioned by the distrirt =.
torney and one hour later indicted ,rta.
mad preliminary hearing and wprS pN
held in $1,000 bail each until tod," 'at ~
" o'clock when they were arrniyr"J al
for trial. '''"'sned
No testimony was taken. Sentcroo
OF the men who pleaded guilty wns do ,e
ferred and their bail bond increased 70
SlooO each pending the trial of O'Dono
o'clock. "' III
1t is alleged that the three men v;t.
one Saul Shelf, also a bank clnrh on. m,.h
spired 10 defraud several Bulgarian, ,o", o,,,
of $25 each by guaranteeing Them n soG. oTt
passage out of this country. Accordine
to the detectives O'Donnell and tho bant
clerks furnished certain atfidavits To tbo
Bugarians for S25 each tnat could have @
been secured from the Department of
Internal Revenue without charge.
The clerks were employed in tbo
Peoples Bank where the foreigners in
question transacted business preparatory
to sailing. The trial of O'DonnelI is
being FASTENED in order that the mon
defrauded may sail according to their
schedule.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-13
SUCH TRIO HEARD
New Chamber Music Organization
Creates Favorable impression

The Such Trio, new chamber music
organization. made its first public ap-
pearance at the New Century Drawing
Rooms last evening in a varied and in :
teresting program which was we'll per =
formed. The Trio is composed of
Henry Such. violin; Arthur Newstead,
piano and Percy Such, cello.
The program began with the Beet
hOven Trio in d major, op. 20. some
times known as the Ghost trio, on
account of the wierdly mysterious char
acter of the slow movement, which is
further accentuated by the unique man
ner in which the composer has han
died the piano part. The other trio
played was Dvorak's op. 50 in F minor.
which Is well written and interesting
as an excellent example of modern trio
writing. although it has not many of
the most charming of the Bohemian
composers characteristics.
The members of the organization
showed themselves to b. excellent in
strumentalists with highly cultivated
ensemble. good tone quality and bal
auce. 1t might have been better to
have played with the lid of the piano
lowered. as that instrument was at
times unduly prominent for the best
ensemble results, in the slow move
mpnts of both trios. The Such Trio is n
welcome addition to the chamber music
organizations of Philadelphia, and their
performance was worthy of larger
audience.
In addition to the two trios Mr..
Henry Such played a group of solos
for violin. composed Of the popular but
not particularly impressive G-minor
Sonata of Tartini, the lovely Garden
MelOdic and the brilliant Fountain, 3"
both by Schumann. He is fine VIC
Iinist and performed all the numbers
with good tone ana fluent technique
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-01-13
IHOlNELY GIRLS ARE BEST
DANCERS, SAY EXPERTS
FORMER dooers Noto Haze Educated Feet and Shoulders
t"'genc'es OF Ballroom Make Them More Apt in Re-
qutrenents OF Terpsichorean Art and "Shinmy''

a pretty girl may be like u melody
but she isn't jazz tune. Beauty apt
the "shimmy" simply do not hang to
gether.
That is the opinion of dancing teach
ers in Philadelphia. Chicago and New
York, And they ought to know. They
see thousands of shimmy dancers and
semi shimmy dancers every evening
and out of the fullness of their wisdom
they have spoken.
They know that there are lot of
girls who wouldn't help circulation any
II they appeared on a magazine cover
but when they stroll out on a dance
hoor-oh, boy the line forms to the
left
They go on to explain that the girl
with the classic features frequently
skids on the classic dances. They say
that how some girls can be so fair
and yet so false in their steps Is more
than they can see. Unless it is that
pretty girls are as rule lazy and in
different. and expect to "get by" with
out benefit of Terpsichore.
G. Ellwood Carpenter. a dancing
teacher of this city, throws out this
hint on the subject: