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Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23

We ventured to point out to Mr..
Wheeler that many who break the
prohibition law do so in the belief
that it is a violation of their per-
sonal liberty, and that they are,
therefore, justified in lawlessness. 1t
was inquired what would be the pro-
hibition reply to this viewpoint.
There is no such thing as per-
sonal liberty under a civilized gov
eminent" said MI. Wheeler. Per-
sonal liberty ends where public
wrong begins. There is only civil
liberty. which is liberty under law"
This impromptu statement must
evidently be taken as suggestive
rather than complete. 1t leaves M
to puzzle out for himself the nature
of a civil liberty which Is not per-
sonal, and how public wrongs should
spring from individual rights. None
the less. Mr.. Wheeler makes the pro-
hibitionist point of view pretty clear.
Better law and enforcement.
More laws. And the man who breaks
them is a traitor and ought to be
shot"
Whatever else II means. it evident
ly means business.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23

In this connection. we could never understand
he psychology of placing all the smaller chill
dren on the top floors Of buildings while the
class rooms on the ground floor arc used by
The older pupils. There may be some reason for
This, but as a matter of Ere precaution II would
seem that the smaller grades should be on
the ground floor. putting the older pupils. who
are better able to take care of themselves In
an emergency. on the upper floors.
Forty-three people being burned to death
each day is too many; forty-eight being in
tured through fires each day is also far too
many: and IL 1t is true that 90 per cent, of the
school buildings are fire traps. that percentage
is miles too high.
Let's be careful about FIRE. Let's make the
nations schoolhouses fre-proof. Fire trap"
when applied to a school building wherein are
housed dear little helpless children, has a sinister
sound.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
HOW IT'S DONE IN MuDDLEsEx.

Jersey justice is a powerful weapon when
placed in the right hands. 1t appears to be
so placed when Prosecutor Stricken and Judge
Daily are cooperating In an effort to free Mid
dlesex county of all sorts of criminals.
Only a short time ago there was a booze
cleanup throughout the county engineered by
Prosecutor Stricken that attracted statewide
and even nationwide attention. So well did
the prosecutor do the job that conviction easily
followed and Judge Daily did the rest. With
a nne OF 81. 900 each the men engaged In the
Illegal sale of liquor in this county were forced
TO sit UP and take notice. 1t is reported that
the Judge and prosecutor made themselves un-
popular among a certain element because
of these activities. II that be the case, the law
abiding citizens certainly ought to stand by
them for what they have accomplished and en-
courage them to do still more.
Now comes another display of judicial en-
ergy that has further enhanced the reputation
Of Middlesex. Thieves caught robbins the
bank at Midtown. seeing the uselessness of
making a contest in the face Of Prosecutor
Stricker's evidence. decided to plead guilty.
Without loss of time they were arraigned
and sentenced and are now serving their time
in the state prison at Trenton.
Had these robbers decided to stand trial it
was the intention Of Prosecutor Stricken to have
the grand jury summoned at once, secure the
indictments and begin the trial forthwith. In
either case a record was bound to be estab-
lished.
This striking exhibition of the swiftness of
Jersey justice is bound TO have a ~salutary effect
on criminals throughout all this section: es-
pecially are they likely to give Middlesex
county a wide berth.
Incidentally, the operation of these robbers
in Midtown ought to be a lesson to the smaller
towns and country districts regarding proper
police protection. The county prosecutor can
not be expected to do it all. Fortunately for
Midtown, the bank is located close to a big fac
tory where a night Waterman is employed. His
alarm and the prompt response by the citizens
of the town brought about the capture of two
Of the robbers-men for whom the authorities
have been looking for some time. 1t was a
creditable piece of work on the part of the
people of Midtown. but it is seldom that a
community is so fortunate.
Governor Edwards has called to state con-
Prosecutor Stricken can no doubt give some
valuable as to how it should be
done. He has established an excellent reputa-
ton in Middlesex county and the rest of the
state might well take a leaf from his note
book.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23

its Amer perceptions are keen. ThA
planet improves the intellectual AMI
spiritual vision.
Jupiter is in a place that seems
to presage a falling of OF trade
anon merchants. but the outlook
for the new year Is on the whole
most promising.
There Is a sign read al indicating
many experiments in cooperation
which will change old methods Of
shopkeeping.
Mercury seems to presage . brief
period of slackening in publishing
and indifference to authors. but this
is not serious. the seers declare.
Again theatres are subject to the
most profitable direction of the
stars. Growth of public interest in
plays will be very great in the com
ing year.
While there will be something
like a return to the theatre as the
principal amusement interest. there
will be no diminution of patronage
for pictures, it is prophesied.
The moon of this month. which
foreshadowed many deaths among
prominent men, is read as presaging
the end of a notable career before
the first of the year.
Persons whose it is may
have an unexpected benefit, but they
should guard against losses. They
should hold fast to their money.
The young will court and marry.
Children born on this day may
have many extremes in their life
experiences. These subjects Of Cap
ricorn make many friends. Girls
have the augury of romantic ca
reers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
DOLLARS I'M CENTS.

Congress should bear in mind, as it whips ap-
preparation bills into shape these bits OF infor-
nation CLEANED from the latest report OF the
Department Of Commerce:
The public debt of the United States, appor-
toned among all people. men. women and chill
dren makes a debt of $2S5.40 for each and every
American to pay.
One hundred years ago the per capita debt
was ss.44: in 1915 it was but 1888.
A man heavily in debt ought to nurse his
nickels, pinch his pennies. and save.
Does the federal government nurse nickels?
Not so you can notice it.
Turning again to the sam report one learns
that the federal government took sss.42 per
capita to keep the wheels of government run
and in the year the war ended the cost per
citizen was but 1914. And In 1916 it was but
$7.s2.
The deeper into debt Uncle Same gets the
more inclined he il to tie wings to his dollars.
Twelve pallbearers were required at a Cali
fornia funeral. Must be the wonderful climate
that makes folks grow so big there.
Pullman porter restored 81, 500 he found in
4 berth. Six months ago he would have thought
4. was a tip.
Chicago janitors and landlords have formed
an alliance. Heaven help the tenants now.
It's called income tax but its more like outgo
tax.
The moonshine Christmas increases the grave
disger's income.
Some of our prohteers must have taken Santa
Claus for a sucker.
There's a big debate in the Sewing Circle as TO
whether a strong fat lady or an agile thin lady
has the advantage in a Christmas shopping
rush.
Blue Sundays and compulsory church-going
may revive that instru ment of torture used by
the sexton to wake up s~leepers.
British troops captured Mad Mullah's Ave
wives and Mullah's no longer Mad.
Do your New Year resoluting early.
When Santa Claus whIskers don't fit who can
blame Willie for having doubts?
Glad item:-Five pay days in January.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
RIPPING RHYMES
BY Walt Mason.
Ill MEN r LIARS.

We sit around at eventime, and TRANQUILITY
we lie. and tell OF how our cars can climb
stupendous hills on high. We used to be a
truthful lot before the auto came; We used
to ween and visit and wot that falsehood was
a shame. And when from fishing trips re-
turned we stretched the truth a yard. our
conscience like a bonfire burned. and
scorched US pretty hard. But that was in q
time gone by, a time that's vague. remote;
and now we sit around and lie, each of his
old tin boat. And when we to our beds re-
pair, some alto shores to spring. does con-
science. while we're lying there. make night
a solemn thing? Does she point out that
falsehoods's wrong? She tries that stunt no
more: we've he'd so much we've lied so long.
that conscience is a bore. Our old tin cars
are red with rust. they're long since out of
style. and something's always sure to bust
before they go a mile. We're always tink-
ering with tools. DER motors broken down.
and hiring farmers with their mules. to haul
us back to town. But when we smoke our
evening pipes the fiction graft prevails. and
Ananias has the gripes II he can hear our
tales. And so we sit beside the sea, and
TRANQUILITY we lie, of how our autos climbed a
tree. and did the trick on high
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
ABOLISH THE FIRE TRAPS.

There were 1870 persons burned to death
In this country last year. There were 1854
people seriously injured in fires. And of those
who died or who were injured So per cent, were
mothers and little children.
And 80 per cent. OF all these fires that caused
q financial loss of two millions OF dollars a day
were due to carelessness or neglect.
The facts come from figures just presented
1t the National Fire Marshals' Convention by
the National Board OF Fire Underwriters. And
hidden away in the report 1t is stated that $50
homes are being burned every day. at a loss of
sass. 900, the origin OF SIS per cent. OF the fires
being from trivial and preventable causes. drop
ped matches. lighted cigars and cigarets. for in
stance.
But here is a signiican mt statement: lover 90 per
cent. of the school houses in the United States are
veritable fire traps. No member of the Board
of Education has done his duty until he has
given every possible protection to the children
entrusted to his care"
The National Board of Fire Underwriters
when its officials made that statement. had In
mind a horrible school catastrophe. by a
careful survey of school buildings throughout
the country it is found that the lesson learned
in the Collinwood school fire has already been
forgotten. Boards OF Education are elected TO
take care of. and ara made responsible for. the
educational system Of our country, and the well
fare of the pupils"
1t is gratifying to know the school board in
Perth Amboy is thoroughly alive to the dangers
of fire and that this matter has been given due
consideration. If any doubt remains. however.
as to the safety of any of the buildings no
expense should be spared in making the
schools as safe as it is possible for human in
Usnuity to make them.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
Luke McLuke SAYS

1t takes a woman almost as long to make up
her Mind as 1t does to make up her Face.
The other night Mother listened while Daugh-
ter and her Beau were holding hands in the
front room. But Mother didn't hear anything
new.
1t is well to remember that the kind Of man
who will come to you with a nasty story about
some other man will go to some other man
with a nasty story about you.
1t doesn't do any good to let some men in on
the ground floor. They'll remain in the base
ment all their lives.
When Father asks Mother for a half a cup of
coffee. Mother fills the cup to the brim so Father
will have something to get mad about.
We know a man who talks SO much about
Efficiency that he never gets any work done.
Some men would get more comfort out OF eat
ing a meal IL there was a Chin Rest attached to
the plate.
1t doesn't hurt TO tell the truth once in a
while. So here goes: Men talk just as much
as women, and sometimes say less.
About once a month every married couple
shows the need of a Peace Conference.
When a Wife saddles the blame on her Hus-
band, she insists on riding all over him.
Almost every man knows he could do better
IL he had some other fellows job.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23

O. What is the record time for =
trim around the world Pm. S. d.
A. The quickest trip around the
world of which we find a record was
made in 1918, and was accomplish
ed in S5 days, 81 hours and Sc min
utes.
O. Have women in Germany h
right to t TEE. G.
A. The Constitution of the new
German Republic provides suffrage
for citizens both male and female
over 20 years Of age.
O. What is the difference be
tween a rope. a hawser. n a ca
BILE ?-L. A. E.
A. A rope consists of two or more
strands twisted together; a hawser
is a rope of three strands; a cable
consists of three hawsers twisted
together.
@. Is an oyster a plant or an an
imal?-H. +.
A. The oyster Is a member of the
animal kingdom, coming under the
family Mollusca. The Mollusca nave
a well developed heart and vascular
system.
rice?-T. w.
A. "The Chinese Cook Book" by
Shin Wong Chan says: ITO n
| cup rice add IA cups water. Cook
IN covered pan over a hot nre uh-
til the water has evaporated. re
move to back of the stove for a rev
minutes, then take from Y
keeping pan covered o ten MN
utes. The flavor of the rice IS
greatly improved by adding butter
and salt"
A. One classification follows:
Blonde, chestnut, dark brown
faxen. light golden, light brown,
red, golden. Titan. auburn, black.
O. Did Christopher Columbus
ever land in Panama?
A. Columbus visited the shores OF
Panama on his fourth and last voy-
age in 1902. He was skirting the
shores from Honduras to Venezuela
and landed in a harbor which he
named Pert Bello.
O. Do all naval officers have to
wear the hey uniform with double
breasted o IN. w.
Is not essential that all ava Of
hcers adopt the new style uniform
until they have worn out their old
uniforms All new uniforms must
conform to the new regulations.
O. What place Is the farthest
below sea level?-A. NJ. p.
A. The Geological Survey says
that the Dead Sea in Palestine is
the lowest point. being 1890 feet
below sea level.
Q. What is oxygen? Why will 1t
burn out carbon in a motor?-M
NJ.
A. Oxygen is a colorless. taste
less and odorless gas Oxygen Is a
non-infiammable per Sc. but its
coordination with other elements or
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23

materials with evolution Of heat
and light is commonly known as
Combustion ard the material COM
bined thus with oxygen is said to be
"infammable." Substances will
burn much more rapidly in pure
oxygen than in air. and it is because
of the fact that it stimulates COM
bustion that it is used for burning
out carbon in automobiles.
q. How much does a nautical
milediffer from a statute mile P
E. c. d.
A. The Bureau of Standards
says that the United States nauti-
cal mile Is 6,080.20 feet. Since the
statute mile is $3.50 feet. a nautical
mile is 1.151553 statute miles. The
British Admiralty mile is $3.50 feet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
HOROSCOPE
Friday. December "a. 1920

Friday, December "a, 1920
(Copyright, 1920. by the Mcclure
Newspaper Syndicate)
A~strologers read this as a doubt
full day in which it is wise to use
special care. While Neptune and
Venus are in benefc aspect during
the early hours. Jupiter and Mer-
curry are strongly adverse.
Women will be especially FORUM
ate while this configuration prevails.
for it imparts to them energy. SYM
pathy and great enthusiasm.
There is the best sort of a sign for
family reunions. since 1t indicates
understanding. confidence and high
aspiration.
Neptune Is in an aspect that is
held to quicken the mind so that all
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

Any reader can get the answer to
any question by writing The Perth
Amboy Evening News Information
Bureau. Frederic j. Haskin, Direc-
tor. Washington. D. c. This oner
applies strictly to information. The
bureau cannot give advice on legal.
medical and financial troubles. It
does not attempt to settle domestic
troubles. nor to undertake sxhaus-
tive research on any subject. Write
your question plainly and briefly.
Give full name and address and en-
close two cents In stamps for return
postage. All replies are sent direct
to the inquirer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
Then IL Happeucd!

81 wonder il you could ~ unused the Cheerful
Idiot.
you wonder e you could what?" asked the
Wise Guy.
.Why, I wonder il you could refer to a
fashionable physician as a pillar of society p re-
piled the Cheerful Idiot.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
Aw, Gwan.

The biggest crouch I've ever seen.
Is jeremiah Beans;
But, while we know the man is mean,
He's not a man of means.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23

A Baseball player is a lout,
IL he drinks too much "skat;"
His will bawl him out,
II he goes on a bat.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
Wun!

She's seeing red. Is Mrs. Bland,
She's angry. that Is true;
She's almost green with envy. and
That's why she's feeling blue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
Mean Brute.

"A woman can't do two things at the same
timel" snapped Mrs. Gabb.
"T sinnoss that is why there is never any
sewing done when a Sewing Club Is in session.
growled Mr.. Gabb.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
Bang!

II am in love with sweet Miss Land.
Her praises l am here to toot:
I'd ask her father for her hand,
But I'm afraid I'd get his foot.
Luke McLuke.
seek the hand of dear Miss Deet,
My love with ardor still persists.
Her fathers crippled in the feet,
But has a pair of ham-like fists.
Canton (Ohio) News.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
Oh, Joy!

did YOUR daughter marry happily?' asked
Mrs. Boston.
oh, my. yesl" replied Mrs. Gotham. Why.
she gets $4,000 a year alimony."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
Quick Doc.

Some people die suddenly. while others just
dry up and fade away. But what we started
to tell was that Rodney Withers is Mayor of
Kentucky.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
Is That So,

A woman loves fattery because she likes to
hear a man repeat the nice things she has al
ways thought about herself.-Luke McLuke.
And men like it even though 1t seldom comes
up to their own good opinion of themselves
A Woman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23

New York garment workers have agreed to
40 out on strike. They are painting for more
money. sew it seems.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
Mercy!

The Corn Feds in the Club should be care
full when they are in Springfield, Ohio. There
is A. Bold tailor there.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
Firms Is Firms,

You can find the Shear-Willcut Barber Shop
in Carthage, Ind. The firm consists of Bert
shears and Bill Willcut.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
Lucky Adam,

Lucky Adam.
Though Adam didn't have his way
And some things got his goat,
1t didn't cost him two weeks pay
To get an overcoat.
Luke McLuke
While Adam had his grief, no doubt,
And Eve kept him ~a-hopping,
He never had to HE him out
And do his Christmas shopping.
Hastings (Neb.) Tribune.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
BetNhAi

Said old MIR. Groves
To young Mr.. Peck;
"A boil on the stoves
Worth ten on your neck
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23

Department store officials complain that a lot
of people did their Christmas shoplifting early.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
Our Daily Special,

Our Daily Special.
The Shadow OF Suspicion Throws A Man In
The Shade.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-12-23
BITS OF BYPLAY
He Won't Make a Hit.

BY Luke McLuke
1920, by The Cincinnati Enquirer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-24
Everett Scott, With 529
Contests in Row, Has
Chance to Break Fred's|
533 Mark

LNRED LUDERUS, of the Phillies, by
= not appearing in the Phils' line up
on opening day, concluded the greatest
streak of continuous play by n modern
major Lacquer.
Ludy, after playing in 533 consccu-
tive games, was compelled to end his
successive playing by an attack Of lum
bago, from which he is now suffering.
Starting on June .. 1916, Fred had
answered present early" at each con
test engaged in by the Phillies, includ
ing the final game Of last season, on
September 2S, 1919.
OF the present day major leaguers
but one player, Everett Scott, the dash
ing shortficder Of the Boston Red Sox.
has a chance to excel Ludcrus's re
markablc record.
Sure Death Scott has not been
absent from the Red Sox batting order
for almost four years. Scotty began his
steady play on June 20, 1916. and has
played 520 games without miss.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-24
Total 688 1907 Ell 5I4 ;?7 .2ss 60O8 .Os
WILLIE JACKSON WINS
Beats LawIer, Of Omaha, When the
Nebraskan CIinched

Jersey city. April - Willie Jack
son, Of New York, outfought Jack Law.
Ter. of Omaha, Neb., in an eight round
bout here last night. Lawler, who made
his first appearance in the East, COW
cred up and clinched frequently during
the first round.
He showed more aggressiveness 10 the
fifth and sixth, when he placed several
hard rights to the head. In the sew
enth Jackson off balance, went down
for second from light blow. Jackson
weighed 1897 pounds, and his oppo-
nent 1927
Jack Bloomfield an English ight
heavyweight, wos his first bout in this
country, outpointing Walter McGirr,
of New York, in a six round contest
Spider Roach, of San Francisco, de .
feated Bert Spencer, Of Brooklyn, in a
six round bout.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-24
WOMEN SWIM FOR
u. S. TITLE TONIGHT
Marie HiIIegas and Elizabeth
Becker Among Local Stars
in National Event

One ma tonal aud one middle Atlantic
swimming championship will be at stake
tonight in the Turner's pool. Many
stars have been entered in the event.
Eleanor and Ruth Smith both Of
New York. will have strong competition
IN Marie Hillcgas and Elizabeth Becker
In the 100 yard national breast stroke.
Ruth Smith is the present champion,
but the record is held by Marie Hillegas
who is sure to give the titlehOlder a
battle for the crown.
Mifiin Armstrong and W. l.. Stewart.
two of the best divers ever produced in
collegiate ranks. are the favorites for
the Middle Atlantic diving title. Arm
strong is the former Penn star Stewart
Is the Lehigh athlete. Harold Furlong
of the Meadowhrook Club. also will com -
pete and will force Armstrong and
Stewart to their best.
Three other events will be held III
addition TO the titie performances. There
will be a 100 yard handicap for men
with X. Lane and {. CrOnover OF
Girard, and f.. Duffy. Of Mcadowbrook
ms the star entries 22O yard handi o
cap for women in which Miss Irene
Guest will compete. amt Il 100 yard
scratch for boys under thirteen years Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-24
PENN IN RING TONIGHT
Quaker Mittmen to Meet M. !. T. at
WeIahtman Hall

Penu's boxing team will wind up its
season tonight when the Red and Blue
glovemen take on representatives from
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
at Weightman Hall. This will be the
first home appearance of the Quaker
aggregation OF ring gladiators.
All of the Penn punchers are in eI.
cellent condition. according to Coach
George Decker today. He expects his
proteges to have no trouble winning a
majority. if not all Of the bouts.
Pairings for the bouts tonight are as
follows: AL Mackenzie, Penn. VS.. Cap.
tain Addicks, NJ. 7. r., 35-pound
class; Gordon Burkett. Penn, VS.. Tom
Barnard, NJ. I. r., 115-pound class
Tommy OMalIey. Penn, vs., Fred Paul
NJ. !. r., 1876 pound class: John Bres'
lin, Penn, VS.. Egil Christensen, NJ, J.
T., 14S pound class. and Heinis
Bourne, Penn, VS.. Jimmy Hayes, NJ
/. T., 175 pound class.