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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19

and better things for the future is blasted. The
little countries Of the earth now realize that
we are not that kind of a nation at all. Their
expectations we're great when President Will
sons. after the American hordes had turned the
tide of battle and made victory for democracy
certain, landed in France to make secure that
Tor which he and a great many others thought
America had fought. America, at that time,
was indeed the leader OF the world. Never did
any single nation enjoy such confidence. such
prestige and have such an opportunity for SER
vice to mankind.
the narrow partisans in the United States sem
ate have accomplished their purpose in discred-
iting President Wilson in the eyes of the world
they find it impossible to ignore the Wilson
policy of cooperation in international affairs.
President Harding has given instructions that
American representatives shall go back on the
reparations commission, and an agent of the
United states is to be present at the next ses-
sion of the supreme council of the League of
Nations. Thus does the policy OF splendid
not so visionary after all-and this is not the
first Wilson idea that the new administration
has found it advisable to adopt.
But how insignificant our influence today to
what it was when the peace treaty was adopted.
Then we were the hope of the world; today
we are simply one of the bunch. Truly, how
the mighty have fallen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19

The unit of American history Is
Sc years, and it's day of destiny is
April 10.
In 1903, Queen Elizabeth died,
the date being March "a. She was
succeeded by James 1, who left
Scotland April 5, and arrived in
London about April 10, for his cor
onation, which occurred later. He
founded the royal house of Stuart
and his obstinacy drove the Pl-
grim Fathers to America.
What happened Sc years later.
On April 10, 1859, Edmund An
dros the hated representative oil
the British government, saw'the u
rise over Boston harbor through
the bars of the portfolio of the ship
which later took him back to Eng
land. The revolt which unseated
Andres was the beginning of the
spirit that later made the colonies
independent.
What happened Sc years later?
On April 10, ITS. occurred the
battles of Lexington and Concord.
This was the first bloodshed of the
Revolution.
What happened So years alter?
On April 10, 1861, a Massachu-
sets regiment passing through the
streets of Baltimore was fired upon,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
DETOUR TO

1t is understood that the State Highway De-
partment is soon to open bids for the paving OF
Bordcutown and Pine avenues through South
Amboy and Front street. NeyIort, which are
included In Route No. 4 of the state highway
system. This naturally brings up tho question
of detours. 1t seems a pity that just as the
heaviest travel starts on this highway which Is
the main artery to the coast resorts, the route
should be closed and all cars diverted to some
back road for a greater part of the summer.
At the present time it would appear that the
only possible route to escape these two spots
under construction is the so-called back road to
Matawan from South Amboy leading through
Cheeseouake. Those who have been over this
road recently know what condition it is in.
70 think of the thousands of automobiles that
pass through here every weekend going to and
from the shore being forced to use this narrow,
crooked, sandy road, is disheartening. to say
the least. One experience for the average auto
list will be enough. To force such a detour upon
all this traffic cannot help but greatly injure
the business at the coast resorts.
1t would seem as if other means could be pro-
vided to get all this traffic past the spots under
construction without resorting to such a long
detour. Possibly one side of the road could be
built at a time. AS most of this route has a
trolley track runhing down the middle it might
be possible to pave to the trolley track on one
side and have that finished before starting on
the other side. thus permitting the trahc to
use the rest of the present highway which is in
excellent condition.
1t Is to be hoped that some means can be
found to accommodate all this traffic without
resorting to such a detour as the back road to
Matawan would be. It is a matter that should
receive the serious consideration of the highway
commission. We doubt if there is a highway
anywhere in the United States that is more used
than this route during the summer months.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
ONCE EVERY SO YEARS
BY DIR. w. e. BARTON

, and the first blood was shed In
a war that ended slavery In this
United States.
Who will look forward for an.
ether period of Sc years from 1861
and tell us what shall be on April
10, 1947?
We may not foretell the future;
but we know that for more than
three centuries this has been for
America a significant day. One
feels the thrills OF it at concord
Bridge, and reads !:
by the rude bridge that arched the
flood,
Their flag in April's breeze I'M
Here once the embattled farmers
stood,
And fired the shot heard round
the world"
1t was heard again oil the day
when the nation became free. 1t
was heard again when America
Jared forth to free the world from
despotism. The spirit of,
THE old Continentals
In their ragged regimentals.
Yielding not"
still lives in America; and the nine
teenth of April is a good day on
which to remind ourselves OF its
| Significance and power.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
KEASBEY

A large delegation OF members
were present at a very enthusiastic
meeting of Protection Fire Com
pany No. l, held last night. A large
number of visitors were also on
hand. getting a view of the new
motor drawn hook and ladder truck
which is to be turned owe to the
company shortly by the American
La France Company, the builders.
One new member was successfully
balloted on for membership in the
company. he being Edward Ber-
tram. To celebrate the arrival of
the new apparatus, Claus Lund was
appointed by the chairman to make
temporary arrangements for a BAN
quet to held some time
next month, Chairman Will
liam Romer presided at the meet
ing.
Keasbey Junior Fire Company Is
scheduled to meet tonight for the
regular semi-monthly meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
@. Where is the oldest tree in

@. Where is the oldest tree IN
the world?-C. C. &.
A.. The sacred DO tree at Anurad-
hapura in northwestern Ceylon is
said to be the oldest historically au-
thenticated tree in the world. IL
grew from a branch of the original
bo tree at Gaya, which was brought
to Anuradhapura and planted in 245
B. c.
O What is the duration of q
dr cam y. W. p.
A. Authorities are not agreed on
the exact duration of a dream. some
assert that we dream with great
rapidity; others that a dream ex-
terds for a considerable period. In
a trial record by J. Claviere. the dur.
alton of a dream was fixed at ~
seconds.
Q. What are the small birds that
remain on Dakota prairies through
winter ard summer ?-H. l..
A. The Biological Survey says
hat The small birds which remain
on the LaKota prat:es the year
round are horned larks.
G. Where was the first battle or
I'll Wcrld War in which American
trocu5 took part I'D. w. r.
4. The earliest actual engage
inert Of American troops in the
World War was at Cantigny. cap
tured on May 2S, 1918. The First
Division, however, had occupied a
sector in the vicinity of Breteuil on
April 2S and 20 previous.
O.. What are the products of dis
tilling wood?-F. L. NJ.
A. When wood is distilled in a
closed vessel. water, acetic acid, ace
tone and method Cor wood) alcohol
are the chief products, but many
other products related are pro-
duced. The relative as we'll as the
total amounts of the products. de-
pend upon the kind of wood o
old the tree was. how long the wood
vas seasoned, and the rate at which
1t is heated. 1t is said that even the
manner in which the wood is ar
ranged in the still affects the re-
| suit.
@. How long does a rSrson nave
to serve in the Army to be kES Wn as
a vetefan?-R. II. B.
A. Strictly speaking, q veteran is
n who has had long service as a
soldier, especially n who has serv-
ed one enlistment and enlisted again.
| AS a matter of fact. it has become
the custom to call any one a veter-
an who has served in the army, if
| for a long or short period.
Q. What is the origin of the
name California Pc. l.
A. The name "California" is said
| to have been applied first to an i'm
aginary island, Astounding in gold
and precious stones, which was de-
| scribed in a Spanish romance Las
Sergaste Esplandian," published in
1910.
@. What stones are precious
stones?-I. NJ. c..
A. In strict commercial sense
| only diamonds. rubies. s%apphires and
emeralds are termed precious
| Many other stones are designated
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
FISHING WITHOUT BAIT.

Among other things the Panama Canal has
done is to teach the world how to fish without
bait. Without hook, or net, or spear! 1t Is far
beyond the widest fish story an Ike Walton
could concoct.
When the Balboa dry dock gates are opened
fish swim in, and are left stranded when the
water is pumped out. Pick 'em up and carry
EN- home.
Other day a school of fish swan in. Dock
workers carried off all they wanted, and the
commissary division took $50 pounds of fresh
fish, leaving three tons to be scooped up and
tossed back over the gates.
But, OF course, no real fisherman would give
a hang about fishing with a scoop shovel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
'semi-precious." -.
@. What are Gaps and Hats!

''semi-precious."
@. What are Gaps and Hats?'
E. S. l..
A. In the early part of the 18th
century these were two political par
ties in Sweden. The Hats were the
aristocrats, the Caps the popular
parry.
Q. What is the categorical i'm
perative ?-H. l.. p.
A, The term was applied to a
rule of conduct enunciated by I'M
manuel Kant, the German philoso-
pher. 1t was: II must act in such
a way that l can at the same time
will that my maxim should become
a universal law" That is. one should
do only what it would be safe and
proper for everyone to do. This
ideal of conduct, with its sweeping
denial of individual right and priv
ilege, has been much ridiculed by
later philosophers, and especially by
NietZsche.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19

Swiss cheese, being full of holes, is sold ny
weight. But if a girls summer waists were sold
that way, they'd run about 900 waists to the
pound.
The average man is too lazy to make a fool
of himself. So he hunts UP a painted girl to DO
it for him.
The skinny lad who has the shoulders OF his
coat padded to make him look manly soon dis
covers that clothes do not make the man.
The small boy who is too sick to go to schooi
realizes the meaning of the adage that every
cloud has a silver lining.
MANY a wealthy woman. who has a $io,ooo
hath room is ALWAYS afraid that her fool hus-
band will begin Dragging about the time she
and he used to drag a washtub into the kitchen
every Saturday night. .
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
DEAFNESS
MAY BE OVERCOME

II you have Catarrhal Deafness or head
and ear noises or are growing hard OF
hearing go to your druggist and get !
ounce Of Parmint double strength. and
ado to It Y pint of hot water and a little
granulated sugar. Take l tablespoonful
four times q day.
This will often bring quick relief from
the distressing head noises. Clogged
~nostrils should open. breathing become
easy and the mucous stop dropping into
the throat. 1t is easy to prepare. costs
little and is pleasant to take. Anyone
who has Catarrhal Deafness or head
noises should give this prescription a trial
ADV.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
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 offer
applies strictly to Information. The
bureau cannot give advice on legal.
medical and financial troubles. 1t
does not attempt to settle domestic
troubles. nor to undertake exhaus-
tive research On any subject. Write
you. 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., 1921-04-19
The Bunny Hug.

The Rabbit reared right up and spat'
ut is a shame" said he;
ITO get up such a dance as mat
And name it after me-"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
The Limit.

I know a man who makes me curse
He'll always be a debtor;
He'd rather go from bad to worse,
Than go from good to better.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
Our .Ioe Miller Contest.

Bert Baker kicks in with an attempt TO win the
Brown derby. He tells OF an 1rishman VINO was
bra cgine about his dog. He claimed that this
dog was the best rat dog in the world.
All, gwan," said one of his auditors. i see
rats around your place all the time. your yaTu
Is full Of rats" n .u.
yes" explained the Irishman. But thems
our rats. Let a strange rat come arouhu'
though. an see what that dog'll do to it."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
What Makes En- That Way?

For the first year a man refers to her as my
wife" but after that he calls her the old wom-
an."-Luke McLuke.
IL some other man had her and dressed her up
a bit he'd be crazy about her like he used to be.
Wilmington News-Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19

But is your fancee a good housekeeper!
asked Aunt Abigail. ,,u,v.ar
.I1l say she Isl" replied young Mr.: Whizzer.
"she can throw a tire, patch . puncture' NIX d
carburetor and locate engine trouble as quieA 70
a garage mechanic"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19

1t certainly would be a fright,
If automobiles. ~
Like street cars passing in the night
Had flattened wheels. e. n. I.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19

]. A. Thompson. Scotch scientist, predicts
that the earth will be ruled by a race OF winged
~reptiles 1000, 900 years hence. This probably
will keen YOU awake nights.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
CrOpS

TT rains here every day, by Jinss!
Said angry Farmer Blear;.
Umbrellas are the only Things
A fellow can raise here!"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
Notice,

Webb Legg, of Newport, Tenn, has peen aP-
nointed swimming instructor in the Names Is
Names Club.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
"SOcietec.

The Society Islands, in the south sea, propap-
~ Gained the name from the fact that the wom-
en- go around half naked.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
Paw KNOWS Everything.

Willie-Paw, what is ennui? ..
paw-Ennui is when you are tired Oh uoIns
potbins and too tired to do anything else' my
n
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
OUGHT!

lyon people are too easy-going and content
ed" said the Eastern Man. who was visiting
san Francisco. What this town needs Is d
good shaking up!"
@ rs that sol" replied the San Francisco Man.
"WelI, this town has had about all the shaking
up it cares for!'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
HOOray!

We are glad to admit A. xxx, OF AKRON,
Ohio To the Club. 1t may be that he knows
where to find something with one In II.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19

ITO friends your aid be sure TO lend'
Be kind to them" said Bree;
For, everytime you lose a frlend'
You gain an enemy"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
GiddaDs

We suppose we'll find Otto Betz, OF Fran
fort. KY. at the Lexington track when racI
opens in Kentucky.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19

Dear Professor: Have been taking you
course in How to Be a Humorist. II l snoui
write a sonnet about my Gas Bill snould
write it in Long Meter?-Holyoke.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19

Can They See Anything Else?
C. Glass and Will G. Glass are orothers ana
live in Louisville, Ky.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19

Them Low-Cut Gowns.
You've been to some banquets
Where you were not able
To see what the girls wore
Twas all meath the table.
Cyrus.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
Our Daily Speci;


Free Advice is Usually Worth Just WHAT II
Costs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-04-19
BITS OF BYPLAY
BY Luke McLnke.
DOWNRIGHT, 1920, by The Cincinnati enquirer.

BY Luke McLuke.
II DOWNRIGHT, 1920, by The Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Bunny Hug.
The Rabbit reared right up and spat'
ut is a shame" said he;
ITO get UP such a dance as tnat
And name 1t after me.
Paw Knows Everything.
wiuie-Paw, what is ennui?
PaW-Ennui is when you are tIeo VI uoins
nothing and too tired to DO anytnihs eHe' Az
son.
"Societec."
The Society Islands, in the South sea. prooaD'
IL Gained the name from the fact that the Won'
en- go around half naked.
The Limit.
l know a man who makes me curse
He'll always be a debtor;
He'd rather go from bad to worse
Than go from good to better.
A Jewel. -,
"p,t is vour dancee a good housekeeper? p
NH saw she Isl" replied young Mr.. Whizzer.
..she can throw a tire, patch . pnncture, ~ q
carburetor and locate engine trouble as QUICK as
q garage mechanic
Webb Legg, of Newport, Tenn, mas Deeh aP-
pointed swimming instructor in the Names Is
Names Club.
Crops.
eft rains here every day, by JlhSs.
Said angry Farmer Blear;.
Umbrellas are the only things
A fellow can raise here!
Ouch!
"You people are too easy-going and content
ed" said the Eastern Man. who was visltlng
san Francisco. What this town neeos Is d
good shaking up!' .
"welI. this town has had about all the shaking
up it cares for"
Advice.
ITO friends your aid be sure 10 leho'
Be kind to Them" said Bree;
For, everytime you lose a friend,
You gain an enemy"
Betcha!
Dear professor: Have been taking your
course in How to Be a Humorist. IT / should
write a sonnet about my Gas Bill snould l
write it in Long -
Can They See Anything Else?
C. Glass and Will G. Glass are protners anu
live in Louisville, Ky.
HorrOrsI .
1t certainly would be a fright,
If automobiles,
Like street cars passing In the night'
Had flattened wheels. Z. II. Z.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-09
WINTER wheat
CROP FORECAST
Product Of GO, ,sS7 900 bushels pro-
physied by Department of Ag-
riculture.

Washington, May "A winter
wheat crop of 629,2S7,0c0 bushels
was forecast today by the depart
ment Of agriculture. basing its les
innate on the conditions Of the crop
May /, which averaged SS.S per cent
of normal, and the revised area to
be harvested, which is about 49,
721000 acres.
The area to be harvested is about
1884, 900 acres, or 4.6 per cent less
than the acreage planted last tu-
tumn, and 94S,000 acres, or 2.5 per
cent wore than the acreage harvest
ed last year.
The May l condition is indicative
Of a yield OF approximately 1853
bushels per acre, assuming average
variations to prevail throughout the
remainder of the season. This would
indicate a total production SO per
cent more than in 1920, 1877 per cent
less than in 1919, and ia per cent
more than in 1918.
The rye crop this year is forecast
at 72,007, 900 bushels, based on the
condition Of the crop May l, which
was 92.5 per cent of a normal. The
forecast a month ago was sc, 1856, 900
bushel, based on the condition Of
the crop April 1, which was 9O.3
per cent Of a normal. The crop last
year was 69,31S, 900 bushels and the
condition on May /, was S5.1. while
the 1919 crop was 8S.909, 900 bushels,
and the May I, ten year average
condition is 89.9 per cent of nor
NAL.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-09
MAKES ATTACK
ON TARIFF BILL
Senator Moses Breaks Away From
Party and Den0unces Measure
Charges Lobby.

Washington. May 9.-Charges
that the emergency tariff bill was
being pushed through congress by
lone of the most highly organized,
best paid and most arrogant lobbies
which the capitol ever has seen,' .
were made in the senate today by
Senator Moses, Republican, of New
Hampshire, who broke away from
his party position and attacked the
measure.
The American Dyes Institute had
spent "the not inconsiderable sum
of 104,932" in pressing forward the
tariff bill, the Senator said. adding
that he had hoped that he might
vote for it, "even though holding my
nose while doing So"
While representatives Of the dyes
industry have been crying for help,
Mr.. Moses said. their businesses
have spent s7O,4O6 in. what they
euphimistically describe as legis-
lative expenditures"
"In this connection" Mr.. Moses
continued, "it is worth noting that
the largest item of expenditures
were for counsel fees, which
amounted to $4,000, divided in
equal parts, one paid to Joseph H.
Choate, Jr., as his compensation to
Oct. 10, 1920, and the other to Judge
J. Harry. Covington of this city, who
descended from the federal bench in
order to take the more lucrative
employment which this client af-
fords."
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-09
plan NATIONAL
HEADQUARTERS
Women Secure Ten Acre Estate in
Washington and Will Erect
Buildings for Club Use.

New York, May 9.-The Women's
National Civic Foundation project
to provide in Washington joint
headquarters for all national wo-
mems organizations, was the sub
ject Of discussion at a meeting call
ed today by Mrs. C. c. Calhoun OF
Washington, the foundation presi-
dent.
Miss Alice Carpenter, the Found
atoms secretary, said ten acre
estate has been acquired, where j,
is proposed to construct group
of artistic buildings and club
houses, cne residence for each or
ganizaticn. The groups are to be
beautified and among other feat
ures, a large theater is to be erect.
ed.
Representatives OF the National
League for Women Voters, the Ma.
tional Association of Sculptors aud
Painters, the National Y. W. c. A.
the National Health Nursery and
the women's department of the Ma.
tional Civic federation and Other
organizations were invited to al
tend.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-09
Give T|NO GOOD
REPORT Of army
Morale Of Greek Force in Asia
Minor Praised by Premier in
Cabinet Address.

Athens, May 9.-Military condi-
tions in the Smyrna district OF Asia
Minor are highly satisfactory, and
the morale of the Greek army there
is good, Premier Gounaris told King
Constantine and the cabinet yester-
daH The premier returned last
week from Smyrna, and his address
before the cabinet was in the ma
ture Of report from the front.
Big Hail storm.
Damage estimated at several mil
lions drachmas was done by hail
storms throughout Greece Sunday
The tempest was the heaviest to
visit this. country in 20 years, and
crops, vineyards and other property
suffered severely. Farm animals
were killed, railroad tracks were
washed away, bridges demolished
and telegraph lines torn down.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1921-05-09
GERMANS SEEK
ASCENDENCYIN
METAL MARKET
Zinc Institute Secret.
~ Sounds Warn
ing Note.

st. Louis Mo-. May s.7Germany
is taking active measures to oncee
more gain ascendancy in tho non-
ferrous metal markets Of the world,
and is only delaying her plans until
the reparations question is settled,
according to Stephen S. Tuthill Of
New York, secretary Of the Amer
lcan Zinc institute, who addressed
the opening session of the third an
nual convention Of the organiza-
tion here today.
Mr.. Tuthill uttered warning to
the American producers that their
trade is threatened. He asserted
that at present Germany and Bel
gium are conducting negotiations
Tor reestablishment of their for
mer trade relations in the metal
market.
"The American Zinc institute" !"
the secretary said, through private
channels and confirmation in Wash
ington, has obtained proof that
Germany plans to reestablish her
once famous 'karten' or European
convention syndicate control. bet
ter known as the 'Metallgesell-
schaft' with headquarters at Ham
burg and Liege, and with offices in
the principal cities Of the world.
The object of this reestablishment
will be to again obtain dominance
over the non-ferrous metal trade
particularly zinc.
"One Of the highest officials in
Washington has confirmed and in
formed the institute few days age
that prospects for foreign market
for American zinc are not bright
Prior to the war, MIR. Tuthill ex.
planned, the "Metallgesellschaft
exerted an influence in non-ferrou:
metals reaching across the world
controlling the output OF zinc il
Germany, Belgium, France ant
England. This, he said, left littl,
market for the American output.
f. H. Wulff of Peru. ILL.,, is pres
ident Of the organization.