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Peril! Amboy Evening New: Founded 187» an the Perth Amboy Republican. •a Independent newspaper, publlshei every afternoon, except Sundays, b: the Perth Ambot Err mins Nrw I Oompant, No. 834 State street Pert! Amboy. N. J. «. LOGAN CLEVENGER.BUt** D. P. OLM8THAD . .Business Manager TERMS Or SUBSCRIPTION. Fare Btenino News Is on sale at news stands and delivered by regular car rler In Perth Ainboy, South Amboy ( Woodbridge. Roosevelt. Tottenvlhc and surrounding towns for Sc pei BE*1 ' week. _ Leap Distance Telephone ....8* Bettered at Poet Owee os tecond-clatt matter. TO OUR READERS :—lTVou dm net re eeive pour paper regularly, tee would consider 11 a favor if you would re port the matter at once. Me attention paid to unsigned oommunioa None. FIRE ALARM BOXES. II—Raritan Copper Works II—High and Lewis streets. 17 —Madison avenue and Patersos street IS—Market and First streets 6— Pmltb and High streets ill—New Brunswick ove. and New st I 7—State and dmltn Streets ■ 8—Buckingham ave. and Hartford st ■ 6—Commerce and Frorit streets. 7— High and Washington streets. 4—State at. and Buckingham ave Cl—Hall avenue and Charles street 17—rttate and Wayne streets Cl—Near United Lead Works. «8— Washington and First streets •I—New Brunswick avo and Wits st (I—Smith Btreet and Watson avenue ‘ ■ fa—Commerce and State streets 78—Front and Smith streets. 78—Water and Gordon streets 74—Kearny pvenue'nnd Gordon street. •V-Smith and Herbert streets. §8—Woodbridge road and Washington st 14—T.ehtgh avenue and Stanford street. IB—Near City Hospital. td-^Mauror. <■*, JPo send In an Kiarm, open the door or Mfe box and pull down the lever and let ./go. ones only. Stay at box until firemen J arrlvo. f SPECIAL CALLS. _ ... / 1 tap—Break In circuit. ? taps—Drib J and Ore alarm test. 3 taps—Fire out 6 Mm laps—Police call. 13—Call for VVasli v lngton Hose. 14—Call for McClellan ■Efisf/ Engine Company. 15—Call for Pro /tectlon Hook and Ladder. 16—Call for Eagle Hose Company. 22—Call for Lincoln Engine Company. HEW FORK HERALD WEATHER FORECAST. In the middle stales and New Eng land today fair to partly cloudy weather will prevail, with decidedly higher temperature and light to fresh variable winds, followed by light rain or snow In the northern districts. On Wednesday overcast to partly cloudy weather and slowly rising tempera ture will prevail, with fresh south westerly and westerly winds, preceded by light precipitation in the northern const districts, and on Thursday fair to partly overcast and slightly colder weather. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19. A CHARLES E. HUGHES FOR NEW JERSEY. During the past few weeks the Newnrk Evening News has taken oc-l casion to quote Governor Hughes, of New York, pointing out how his re murks, although applying to his own State, could be taken to mean Now | Jersey as well. Governor Hughes has proven himself to bo a man not only] above machine rule and boss dicta Afon, but has shown the people that Jp he is a man bigger than his party 1 and, although a true republican, he r\ is first of all a man, elected by the citizens of the great, empire state to be tbelr governor, not for the benefit of the republicans therein, but for the welfare of all. 'There Is no doubt of the Strong position Governor Hughes now holds before the people and his actions and words, as the Newark News has pointed out. can, la almost every instance he made toj apply to New Jersey as well as to New, I York. j| While applying,, the words and r deeds of Oovefrtbr Hughes to Now Jersey, why tiotjg^^uslher and call! attention to tho similarity of condi tions between Now York and New' Jersey in the eleetidtr of a chief ex ecutive? One yvar ago New' York had a republican governor. That state was in the,grasp of a powerful ■ political machine. It. 13. Odoll, Jr., was tho state chairman. The “ring” Was in absolptc,'5K»ntrq* and strongly entrenched. Comnare Hiis situation in New York oifcovear ago, with the situation in New Jersey today. It is practically the same. The republic an machine here has not yet finished crowing about its latest victory in the election of Frank O. llrlggs to the ‘United States senate and the election ot Daniel Voorhees to the state irvis ureship. Both nominations wore made by tlie party leaders and, the iiosses being absolute control, the legislators wore whipped into line and carried out the program arrang ed for them. Is not this the same as New York one year ago? But in New York the people were awakening. Ring rule and the boss ism of Odell was becoming offensive. It was evident that there was wide dissatisfaction throughout the state apd especially within the republican party. A governor was to be elcied fit the fa republicans feared SPECIAL. Children’s Winter Overcoats i and Reefers of this seasons styles ! for WEDNESDAY ONLY j we offer you your choice of any i Child's Overcoat, in our stock. j at .2.50 j Values, $4.50, $5.00 and $6 oc In our Men’s Overcoats we I give you '6 off the price of any j Overcoat in stock. Tty a pair of the Interwoven Hosiery, 25c a pair Gannon & Sheehy 92 SMITH STREET. Look for Sign “G. & 8.” they would lose the office. Is not the condition In New Jersey today ex actly the same? The wise ones in the party In New York realized that If the repub licans were to retain the governorship something would have to be done to meet this growing popular uprising. The parly machine, being firmly en trenched, was in a position to nomi nate whom it pleased. The. ring fa vored the re-nominatlon of Higgins ui i no mulling uruce ur wuuuruu ns the standard hearer, for these' men could be depended upon to be "regular” as tho party organization calls It. They would bo In the ring, tho office-holders, placed in power by the good will of the party manage ment as a reward for party service, would be retained, the machine would * be kept in running order and the pat ronage would flow through tho regu lar channels to keep tho organization Intact. Wiser ones, however, could read the public feeling better. They knew that no machine man would do. They even double# If the state could be held by the republicans at all, but knew that the only salvation of the party lay in the selection of a candi date for governor whom the people knew to be absolutely independent and fearless and one entirely free from ring rule ami machine ma nipulation. It was arghed that to elect such a man would mean the de struction of the party machine, the loss oP patronage and the failure to make good to the corporations, but It wus a choice between selecting such a man or having a democrat sit in the executive chair at Albany. How like this is the situation in New Jersey today. We are to elect a governor this fall. Tho republican party machine Is now in control of tho state. The people are becoming aroused more and more against ring rule, boss dictation and corporation control. Wo have the machine can didates for governor; men whom the nnrfV lonrlorrt knnw Miav r.nn trnaf nnt to dlsturl) the existing order of tlihffes: men who will be "regular” and see to it, that patronage is dis tributed according to the established plan and that, the machine will con tinue to run smoothly. These men are being brought forward by the ma chine leaders and are being paraded before the people to see how they “take." HANSON REALTY CORPORATION Hew Idea and a Square Deal Will build at Fairmount Park, ! Borough of Metucheu, N. J. House to suit purchaser on rea- j souable monthly payments, not j to exceed renting rates. All j conveniences such as Gas, Elec- t trie Light and City Water, i Homes at Cost Price. In the most healthful climate in the State of New Jersey, good School, Churches of all denom ination For particulars call at Office: 194 HIGH STREET. Perth Amboy, N. J. -. . 1 .. WSUP1 m^] rS.Bfcv QJi i 'tifc ' AC££AT jF/mx. / 7 rfteizts' ' \ r /B HALF BlATHZTB / OB COAT* IN THAT VJ"AfB.' J' ,~lr -'iWJ ES/Prsr sWhat may happen if that Coal Famine keeps up in February in the Northwest. But, as In New York a year ago, there are wise ones who tan read the public feeling better* men who know that the people are thoroughly aroused over the present evils in po litics and are determined to have a change. These wise ones realize that the republican party in New Jersey must choose between nominating an Independent and fearless man for governor, one whom the people can trust, or seeing a democrat occupy the executive chair at Trenton. A comparison between New York of a year ago and New Jersey of today reveals exactly the same conditions. What was the result in New York? Although the machine fought hard, seemingly preferring to have a demo crat for governor than an independ ent and fearless republican, the wiser counsel prevailed and Charles E. Hughes was named as the republican candidate. It is pretty generally ad mitted that the republican machine did not work overly hard for his elec tion. Even such an independent man as Mr. Hughes had a bitter fight, so aroused wore the people against ring rule, the bosses and the corporations which had dominated in the repub lican ranks. Any other candidate on the republican ticket would have been sent into oblivion, as were ail of Mr. Hughes’ associates. Hughes won but. it was a victory that told plainly what the people thought of the re publican party machine in that state. Had any of the "regular” candidates been nominated, the democrats would have swept all before them. How will the stages of New York and I^ew Jersey compare this time next year?N Will there bo an inde pendent and fearless republican gov ernor at Trenton, giving the state of fices a thorough housecloaning and airing, as New York is experiencing; a man who places himself above ma chine dictation and party usage ami is the governor of the whole people, attracting the attention of the nation as Governor Hughes is doing, or will there be a democrat, in the executive chair? No one will deny but that at this time last year, New York was face to face with such a question as this. It must be admitted that New Jersey is facing such a problem today. It seems to be up to the republican tarty to decide. The machine may have its "regular” candidates and may carry them to the nominating convention, but if it would see the re publican party win it must accept the id vice of the wiser counsel and nomi nate the fearless, independent man as New York did. Even then, it is to « v be feared that it would require a hard struggle to win, Just as it did across the Hudson. As for the right man there are several before the people of the state who are far enough above machine, rule and petty bossisra to save the governorship for the republican#, There Is one man, however, who, at this time, seems the most Iogtr.il can didate. His name is Everett Colby, state senator from Essex county. Senatpr Colby has been bitterly criti cized by the machine politicians, but, there Is nothing in his record that can safely be attacked before the peo ple. With Senator Celby the repub lican nominee for governor and with even the half-hearted support of the machine men, such as Hughes had, Colby could sweep thdf .state. There is no doubt hut that he is the man most feared by the democrats as a gubernatorial candidate and he would be the man most popular with the masses of the people as such. Ever ett Colby unencumbered by any en tangling alliance, simply the repub lican candidate for governor, free to i , serve the people as thg, constitution and laws of the stale direct,, can b3 the Charles E. Hughes, of New Jer sey. He can keep the executive rhair within the republican ranks. New Jersey is facing*today the same proposition that New York was up against one year ago. Colby can do for Now Jersey what Hughes did for i j New York. It is up to the republican J party. WHIFFS FROM A WATER WAGON. Such lock-ups are ours should ba “barred.” A grinding monopoly.—A hand or gan combine. There are more men who drink to i forgo; than forget to drink. The Central railroad accoiutnoihv 1 linns h: vc endeared that corporation j to ■ Ainl oyans. Not. tinder new law, goods guaranteed I pure vtlirp. packed. So are eggs. Such an independent Individual us j; he Woodbridge creek bridge should | hove gold plates. Iron or st-vh ate | too common. i'oor trolley service complained o' in Elizabeth. Something lacking I there. The judge who lot g<>*tUe men who -turted a run on a Bayonne hank was | evidently not one of the depositors. It’s convenient that the i.’dormen I receive bids for garbage removal in I cool weather. "In His Steps” — Senator-elect Briggs being introduced by Senator ! Dryde.i. A senator says newspapers print i things lit Titian colors too often. But [Titian Is highly commended for his i coloring. Some of the terra cotta workers ap pear to think they have-been handed [ a ripe lemon of the genus citrus 11 mouum. Shameful epidemic at Browntown caused wonder and thanks that the Madison Squaro roof garden is not In this county or state. Fred P. Kirby; of Woodbury, who look a string of thirteen dogs to the | New York show and won twenty wil [ vor prizes is one Jerscyman who ; doesn’t consider the number thlrteon [ unlucky. I dust as If the postal employes didn’t have enough to do, a fad has 1 been started in South Jersey for a person’s friends to all send him sou venir postal cards on, his birthday. Dade’s Utile Liy&T PD1* thorough ly clean the system, good for lazy liv ers, makes clear comptoxions, bright eyes and happy thoughts. Sold by S«ton, druggist. EDITORIAL COMMENT. . Teachers’ Hnlaries. The legislature can meet the ap peal of the nine thousand public school teachers of the state for in creased salaries, by providing that the money paid back to the school districts out of the Increased railroad taxes shall be applied to the salary account until the pay of each teacher is raised to a minimum amount to be prescribed by law. According to the published letter from a committee of the New Jersey State Teachers’ Asso ciation, the United' States Depart ment of Commerce and Labor has re ported that the purchasing price of a .dollar is now but three-fifths ,what it ' was nine years ago. lb the meantime the wages of me chanics and workingmen have been generally and largely increased. The teachers, ministers and clerks are not sharing in the prosperity boom. If the teachers were.all men, and vot ers, they would have received proper consideration long ago; but nine out of every ten are women. Ordinarily the fixing of salaries should be left to the local authorities, but since the state is dividing up three or four mil lion dollars a year among the school districts, it may with propriety direct in what direction its bounty shall be expended.—Trenton Times. BOX TO HOLD STRING. Receptacle Easily Made Will Prove a Time Saver. A capital string-box can be made out of a cigar-box or other wooden box of 1 a suitable size. A very good plan is to | choose one capable of holding two i balls of string of different thicknesses. They should be placed In the box in i the way shown In our sketch, and all ; that is necessary to do is to make a i small hole at each end -of the box through which the string may bo drawn out as required, being careful to draw out the end from the center to start with. On the front ofl the box words can be painted, or a small label affixed, indicating the strength of the strings, and a little loop of leather, nailed on the top of the box, will hold a pair of scissors in their place If de sired. The box may, of course, be painted or ornamented in any way wfc fancy. Potato Salad Dressing. Make a good mayonnaise In the usual way, and to a cupful add two large potatoes prepared thus: Boll in their jackets, peel while hot and rub through a fine colander or vegeta ble press. Whip, when cold, luto the mayonnaise gradually, stirring until the cream mixture Is smooth. Season with salt, pepper and a dash of onion juice, and just^before serving stir into the mayonnaise the white ot an egg whipped stiff. * This is an excellent dressing for a macedoine salad, one of tomatoes or of fish. It is best suit ed for a side dish at luncheon or sup per. ibat with brown bread and cheese, i x J Young married people and old ones too, That have no children to laugh and coo, Find their troubles will "Little ones” be, I* they take Rocky Mountain Tea. Sexton’s Drug Store. ’/• ♦ V —A Leave "WANT" advs. at branch ot flees. 7 "" r t t CHE subject of life insurance ha3 commanded more attention and discussion .in the last two years than any other. The magnitude of the amounts involved and the- number of persons DIRECTLY INTERESTED make this one of the most important subjects to be considered at this time. Investigations of companies and their methods were taken up, first by the Armstrong committee in New York and followed by other com mittees, composed of governors, attorneys general and insurance com missioners of various states. Certain existing laws should be amended and other laws enacted in order to protect holders in these various companies. The funds of these companies should be as perfectly conserved as can be done by human agency, because they arc in a large measure the ONLY PROTECTION of the widow and the orphan. Among the most important of the subjects to be considered are the V *w“v '-D * A change of the basis of reserve valuation from the actuaries’ 4 per cent to the American EXPERIENCE, 3V2 per cent. It is difficult to find such safe investments as life insurance companies should make which will net 4 per cent interest. This change is in harmony with • the best thought AND PRACTICE in connection with this,subject. STANDARD PROVISIONS, PERFECTLY PROTECTING THE EQUI- i TIES OF THE INSURED, SHOULD BE INCORPORATED IN EVERY V POLICY, AND NO LIFE INSURANCE FUNDS SHOULD BE AISED FOR ANY POLITICAL OR SIMILAR PURPOSE. Perhaps the most important subject for consideration is that of dividends. The recent investigations have shown that the ANNUAL ACCOUNTING of dividends, or surplus, has kept managements hon est and conservative. The long deferred distributions have led to ex travagance, if not dishonesty. In order to insure economy and secur ity it seems wise to require that managers handling largo trust funds should be cheeked up AT FREQUENT INTERVALS. Deferred dividends can be safely written provided the surplus accruing be ap portioned yearly and charged as a liability by the company. A state ment of such surplus SHOULD BE FURNISHED THE POLICY HOLDER EACH YEAR. If not deferred for too long a period, this will enable a young company to establish itself without endanger ing the equities of its policy holders. The act to prevent discrimination by life insurance companies should be so amended as to make this evil a MISDEMEANOR and should apply to the insured as well as the company and its agent. A law should be enacted to protect holders of deferred dividend policies already in force in the distribution of surplus accumulated on their account. A statement should be required of the annual credits on account of suclrsurplus, which should be charged AS A LIA BILITY by the companies. This is not retroactive, but a guarantee of future good faith in the handling of such funds. j IN THE MATTER OF THE ELECTION OF TRUSTEES OF MU- ' TUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANIES THE VOTING SHOULD BE MADE AS SIMPLE AND EFFECTIVE AS POSSIBLE, EITHER BY MAIL, IN PERSON OR BY PROXY. • Small Fleets, Big? Ships, i The Present Tendency. By EDWIN S. CRAMP, Builder of Miny War Vessels. CHERE is little doubt that within a short time the American navy will have smaller fleets of LARGER VESSELS, in stead of large squadrons of small vessels. England has set the example, and the other countries are following. The policy is a good one. Five large battleships making up a squadron, each with eight large guns, will prove MUCH MORE EFFECT IVE than ten ships with four guns each. Not only will the fleets take up smaller space, but they will be more easily maneuvered, which, of course, will be a great advantage. There is every prospect that within a comparatively few years the United States will have in its navy some of the BIGGEST VES SELS AFLOAT. The Dreadnought has demonstrated tljgt monster battleships are successful, but it will not be very long before there will be larger ones. The Dreadnought is of 18,000 tons. 1 believe that ships of 25,000 tons will be built and that they will prove great engines of war. We have facilities at our shipyards for building ships of that Bize, because we anticipated the conditions of the future which will demand larger battleships. PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SAYING FOR THE LAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS THAT THE LIMIT HAS BEEN REACHED, BUT IT 18 NOT YET IN SIGHT. WHAT THIS COUNTRY CAN DO IS LARGELY DE PENDENT UPON WHAT OTHER COUNTRIES CAN DO AND WILL DO. “Railway Combinations \ Benefit the Public.” By J. C. STUBBS, Traffic Director Union Pacific—Southern Pacific System. M V HEN a new railroad is built its traffic manager thinks he MUST ring the bell, wave the flag and open tip with a cut in rates, and,, sooner or later, the other carriers must respond OR GO OUT OF BUSINESS, and a rate war may result. But iu time the traffic manager of the new line learns, as those of the older lines already have learned, that rate cut ting is neither for the benefit of the railway NOR FOR TIIE PUB LIC. He learns other roads efin speedily meet any cuts lie may make and that the only result of reductions of rates is loss of revenue. RAILWAY COMBINATIONS HAVE TENDED TO GIVE STABILITY TO RATES AND HAVE THEREBY CONFERRED AS MUCH BENEFIT ON THE PUBLIC AS ON RAILWAY STOCKHOLDERS. . Rates as a whole in the. United State's are low, as compared with foreign countries, and UNDER PRESENT CONDITIONS reduc- * tions are made just as rapidly as commercial and industrial conditions warrant them.. v X, 1 ' •- ~ f/fH 0; <y. V t .. r . , Ewainer News WANT A DS. j^rlug Results —- -^