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The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-02
War on Ranch Pests.

According to pr. A. K Fisher of the biological survey of the department of agriculture, more than 100000 prairie dogs. sophers, ground squirrels and mice have been killed in the govern ment's campaign of destruction. The forage these rodents feed on would be sufncient for about 16,600 sheep, or about l.so0 to 1900 he'd of cattle, worth at least s15o,0o
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-02

Olive Turner, Ora Johnson, Clifford Landrum, Chester Jones, Lois Van Dusen, Jamie Clark, Leola Fiddler, Harton, Earl Melton, Forney Thomp- son, Alma Durham, Grady Ledbetter, Priddy Westmoreland.
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-02
Preserving a Memento.

So this is the house where Gen. George Washington made his head. quarters!" said the stranger as be sazed at the inscription
 No. boss" replied MT. Erassus Pink ly. Tain ezackly de place. De house where de sign used to be vas tore down, so we bad to move it."
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-02
STATE BANK EXAMINER
 VISITS CONWAY AGAIN

State Bank Examiner A. J. Reap of Little Rock is here today making an official inspection of the affairs of the Bank of Conway, as is required under the new banking law. Mir
 Reap was here several weeks ago and
The log cabin Democrat., 1914-04-02

ing institutions, but was unable at that time to visit the Bank of Con way.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-11-03
LARCENY CHARGE
IS HEARD TODAY

A proceeding in the recorders
court was started this morning
against Nathan Wilentz, president of
the Wilentz Tobacco Company, with a
factory in New street. The case was
adjourned until Thursday morning to
allow the defendant to procure the
services of counsel.
Herman Rosenthal, former fore
man for the company, swore out a
warrant yesterday charging Mr.. WI
lentz with taking cfgar-making ma
chine and set of tools from the shop
of H. J. A. Lund in New street. An
drew Wight appeared for the plain
tiff.
1t seems that the plaintiff owed the
defendant some money which has not
yet been paid. When Rosenthal quit
the employ of the company he left
the machine and tools, which he later
had moved to the carpenter shop,
without the knowledge of Mr.. Wi
lentz. On learning this Mr.. Wilentz
took them from the shop and back to
the factory and then sued out writ
OF attachment, and the property was
seized by Constable Platt. The writ
Is still pending hearing in the dis
trict court. Because Mr.. Wilentz re-
moved the machine and tools before
securing the writ, Mr.. Rosenthal
claims the act was larceny.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-11-03
AND TURKISH
FORCES CLASH ALONG
FRONTIER, IS REPORT.
TURKISH MENACE
TO Be STOPPED,
ALLIES STATE
Special By United Press Wire.


London, Nov. 3.-Turkey is MAX
ing efforts through neutral powers to
have the allies accept her apology
and prevent war. Her latest attempt
however, will fail. The allied powers
are absolutely agreed that the
Turkish menace must be stopped.
Promises are to be of no avail. The
oyertures already made England by
promised consent, now acting as
spokesmen have responded. Only
complete compliance with the origi-
nal ultimatum will prevent serious
reprisals. There is not the slight
est belief here that Turkey will yield
to the demand of the ultimatum.
Her apology previously rendered and
declined is described as a half heart
ed affair. II represented the belief
of the peace party i'll the Turkish
cabinet Of the Turkish ambassadors
at Bordeaux and London. The lat
ter officials realize the allies are de-
termined II the war finally ends with
them victors, that Turkey will be
dismembered for all times and that
there shall be no more Turkey in
Europe. 1t was because they empha-
sized this view to the port that
the apology was rendered.
While the decisive war measures
wait on further diplomatic changes.
it Is understood here that both Rus
sia and England have already acted
to carry the fighting directly to the
Turks. The Anglo-French fleet is pa
trolling Turkish waters and will pre-
vent the transport of troops. 1t will
also probably shell the forts at the
Dardannelles and certain exposed
| Turkish positions. Meanwhile the
Egyptian army, which is ON wal
Estrengths has already moved to head
off threatened invasions. Russia has
sent troops to Caucasia where they
will be able to check any attempts Oh
the part of Turks to stir up trouble
among the Moslem population there.
Meanwhile there is much specula-
ton here as to the intention of Italy
and the Balkan states. 1t is under
stood that Greece is ready to strike at
Turkey, but hopes to line up with
both Roumania and Bulgaria ON her
side. Up to the present time the Bull
garian government has insisted that
It will be compelled to remain neutral
because of serious economic condi-
tions resulting from the last war.
Italy seems to hold the key to the
situation in her hand. If she decides
to enter the war on the side of the al
lies, and high officials say that such
decision has been reached and her
participation will not be delayed more
than a fortnight at the most most OF
the Balkan states will follow here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-11-03
MACHINE GUN
CORPS URGED
IN THIS CITY
Possible Installation of Armory
Here - James {. GriSWold,
Prime Mover, Communi-
Gates with Adit. General.

There are prospects for the forma-
tion of machine gun corps and
the possible installation of an arm
ory in this city. Since the govern
ment officials transferred a lieuten-
ant and a captain from the West to
aid Adjutant General Wilbur F.
Sadler, Jr., to form battery of field
gun artillery in New Jersey, several
local men have interested them
selves. James E. Griswold, one of
the prime movers, has communicat-
ed with the adjutant general at
Trenton and arrangements are under
way for a meeting to be held in the
headquarters of the A. B. G. organ
ization in First street.
When the movement for the form
alton of a field artillery battery IN
this state was started recently, Mr..
Griswold suggested to a number of
his young men friends that it would
be well to put Perth Amboy on the
map among militia workers. His
idea was readily accepted by several
young men, some of whom we're
members of the A. B. C. club and
some OF whom were not. The result
to Adjutant General Sadler and he
is now awaiting reply. 1t is hoped
by the promoters that the formation
of machine gun corps in this city
will become reality; while, If this
cannot be secured at this time, that
a company of the militia of some
sort may be established here.
1t is expected that the first meet
ing of those interested will be held
the latter part of this week or the
early part of next week. Mr.. Girls
void announces that all who may
become interested are invited to be
present.
Adjutant General Sadler submit
ted his annual report to Governor
Fielder today, showing that in most
respects the organized militia was
keeping pace with most advanced
ideas of military science, but that
Ills per cent. of the commanders of
the National Guard were below the
required minimum strength the past
year. As an explanation of the in
creasing absenteeism in past recent
years, Mr.. Sadler suggests that there
is a decline in military spirit among
the young men of today.
The report shows that the actual
strength OF the military and naval
establishment of the state on Sep
tember 80, last, was 386 officers and
5,219 enlisted men. The authorized
strength on the same date was 392
officers and 5,S25 men.
Hudson county leads with 142,521
men of militia age, Essex following
with 126,721. The strength i'll the
other counties follows: Atlantic,
17,257; Bergen, 26,421; Burlington,
$3.50; Camden, 36,95S; Cape May,
4,272; Cumberland, 16,111; Glou-
cester, 10,95S; Hunterdon, 1868;
Mercer, 36,302; Middlesex, 30,S6S;
Monmouth, 28,027;. Morris, 22,445; i;
Ocean, 6,338; Passaic, 55,49S;
Salem, 8,462; Somerset, 1928;
Sussex, 1884; Union, 1896; War
ren, 1852.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-11-03
CLARK IS HEAD
OF VOCATIONAL
SCHOOL BOARD
Reorganization Meeting Yes
terday When Officers are
Elected and Actual WORK
Started-A. C. Clark Talks.

A Clayton Clark superintendent
of the Raritan Copper Works, and
member of the local Board of Edu-
cation, was elected president of the
Middlesex County Vocational School
Board at that body's first meeting in
the office of County superintendent
H. Brewster Willis, at New Bruins
wick, last night.
Other officers were elected at the
organization meeting and the board
adjourned to meet again December
IA. Assistant State Commissioner
Carris, in charge of industrial in
struction, spoke before the board and
told of the different vocations in
watch the new schools to be formed
could instruct. Different members of
the board spoke on several phases of
vocational instruction The other Of
fcers elected were: Howard V. But
tier, of New Brunswick, vice presi-
dent; H. Brewster Willis, secretary;
Thorfin TAFT, of Metuchen, treasurer,
Under the law the treasurer must
not be a member of the board, so Mr..
TAFT was selected, He is mayor OF
Metuchen, president of the Metuchen
Board of Education and connected
with the New York Offices of the
Perth Amboy Terra Gotta Company.
Mr. Clark, after thanking the
board for the honor bestowed on him,
elaborated on the manufacture OF
copper and how instruction in this
work could be given in the schools to
be established. Douglas ]. Fisher, of
the brick concern of Sayre & Fisher,
of Sayreville, gave a talk on ceram-
les. Mr.. Fisher is a graduate of a
four-year ceramic course at Rutgers
College and we'll versed in the adapt
ability of clay for manufacturing pur-
poses. Howard V. Butler, another
member of the board, talked on wood
working, and John Y. B. Wyckoff, of
Plainsboro, the other member of the
board, also spoke.
A committee was appointed to
have a map drawn showing the loca-
ton of the industries of the county,
and what their manufacturing pro
ducts are, and another committee
appointed to draw up rules and reg
ulations to govern the board
Before actual work can be started
the Board of Freeholders will have
to appropriate a sum of money for
the purpose, which will be duplicat-
ed BY the sTate, according TO q 20
cent state school law Judge DAILY
appointed the present board under
the new law October 26.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-11-03
To HAVE SHELTER
ON COUNTY SPAN
FOR COMMUTERS
County Board of FreehoIders
Yesterday Took Steps to
Provide Shelter from Cold
for Waiting Passengers.
0 tho EVRN9NG NEWS.

Special TO the u ENfNE NH VS.
New Brunwick, Nov. 3:-To pro-
tect commuters from the cold winds
that sweep the draw span of the
bridge across the Raritan river, and
to make waiting for srolley connec-
tions less trying, Freeholder \. T.
Kerr, of South Amboy, had resolu-
tion passed by the board yesterday,
requesting the Jersey Central Trac-
ton Company to erect waiting
room on or near the draw for pas
sengers.
Already complaints have been reg
istered by passengers who have found
it necessary to wait on the exposed
draw late at night for trolley, and
the approach of winter, the freehold
er contemplates, will make the or
deal much more disagreeable unless
some protecting shelter is construct
ed for the commuters relief.
Freeholder Kerr and officials of
the traction company will confer on
the best and most appropriate tenn
porary rest room to be placed on or
near the draw, and the county Of
fetal intends to have it constructed
by the advent of winter weather.
Freeholder Kerr had another reso-
luton passed instructing the county
engineer to draw plans for the plac-
ing of rest piers under part of the
bridge. This is to be the permanent
repairs to the supports of the can't
lever span. Plans for the temporary
repair of the supports for the draw
were presented by County Engineer
f'cs and approTed by the BOARD 4
copy Of them has been sent to the
Public Utilities Commission by the
engineer, and the plans are to be ap-
proved by State Roard Commissioners
Stevens Thursday. Bids will imme-
diately be asked for the work on the
approval of the plans so as to eXpe-
dite the resumption of trolley traffic
across the bridge
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-11-03
CAR ORDERS HIS
ARMY To ATTACK
TURKISH TROOPS
Special tc the EVENING NEWS.

Rome, Nov SIT is reported here
that Russian and Turkish troops are
already engaged on the frintier near
Trebizond This clash is declared to
have followed instructions issued by
the czar to his Caucasian army to at
tack the Turks. Information reaching
here says that Russia, in the expecta-
tion that Turkey would refuse to re-
main neutral, had already manned a
large army on the border prepared
for any such clashes.
Special dispatches from Constan-
tinople say the Servian and Monte
negran ministers have been returned
from the Turkish capital. according
to the latest reports. Foreign Minis
ter Sazanoff in replying to the Tur-
kish apology pointed out that inds-
much as Turkey has refused to expel
the German officers from their terri
tory, her apology was without form
and could not be accepted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-11-03
CANNON NAILS
SLANOERER Of
P|CKERSGILL

County Clerk Bernard M. Cannon
nipped in the bud black hand eff
fort made last night to villify the
reputation of a candidate on the. Re-
publican ticket The Democratic
candidate for county clerk wanted to
relieve his party of all suspicion in
having a hand in the scandalous
scheme, and on his own initiative
had the alleged guilty party arrested.
Early last evening, Frank Manc1-
nelM, thir ty-four years old, barber
giving his address as "A Smith street
was arrested by Patrolman MCGOWAN
on complaint Of Mr.. Cannon. The
barber was accused of circulating Ii
belous statements and campaign lit
erature without any name signed.
He was last night held in $1,000
bail for the grand jury, $500 on each
charge.
The scurrilous circular attack
was made on Recorder Pickersgill,
and three sets of hand bills, each
containing calumniating statements
were issued and circulated, SANDER
ing the recorder directly and by in
nuendo. This morning the recorder
considered the matter as so con-
temptible and one which deserved no
zens, so that he reduced the mans
bail, and released him from the lock-
up after spending the night in jail,
in 5000 bail on each charge. Joseph
Matteucci, a grocer at 295 Smith
street, furnished the bond for the
barbers release this morning.
The hand bills were distributed
late yesterday afternoon, and num-
Der were put out at the door of
Kroeger's Auditorium, where the f.
nal Republican meeting of the cam
paign was being held last night The
| recorder first heard af il when he
| came to the hall, and it created a
| sensation there. The recorder men
| toned it in his speech, declaring that
| the text of the circulars were "infa-
nous lies," and said 'If the black
hand viper would give me chance to
prove who circulated them ! would
not ask anything better than to meet
him in a back ROOM Later the re-
corder was summoned to the door,
where he found County Clerk Gan
non and Thomas F. Burke awaiting
him. The two Democrats asked the
Justice to come to city hall with
them, which he did. The recorder
then knew for the first time that his
alleged, insidious enemy had been
arrested. Mancineln was under ar
rest on Mr.. Gannon's complaint, and
Hugh Gallagher and Nathaniel Cor
Nelson, two other Democrats, were
ready to bear witness to the charges
against him. The recorder then af-
fixed the bail at $1,000.
The recorder says that about eight
years ago Mancinelli shot a man in
New York and came to this, city, that
he signed warrant for the man S
arrest and personally led Mancinelli
to the lookup. Ever since then, after
the man had served a year in the
New York penitenthiary, Mancinelli
had looked for revenge the recorder
states. Four years ago similar hand
bills were circulated calling the JUS
tice all manner of bestial names.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-11-03
Heavy Early Vote Here.


Election day was greeted with
fair weather and everywhere inter
est and enthusiasm appears to be on
display. Voting was exceedingly
heavy up to an early hour this al
fernoon. At noon an average OF lo0
ballots to district had been cast,
which is considered good for the
morning work. Although Democrats
had In the past laid claim to incle-
ment weather as Democratic
weather." they sided in opposition
to the Republicans in that regard
today that this, about the most de-
lightful weather that had ever been
experienced upon an election day,
was their weather. Republicans
claimed steadfastly that 1t was "G,
o. P. weather. Just which 1t was
will be known tonight.
There was every indication today
that the predictions made in the
NEWS yesterday would materialize.
Congressman Thomas J. Scully,
County Clerk Bernard M. Cannon
and Mayor Ferd Garretson were hail
ed as the "big three" certain of re-
election. It was indicated thai the
Democratic assembly candidates
would be elected, but the outcome
on the shrievalty contest remained In
doubt. 1t was claimed repeatedly
here that John F. Ten Brock, the
Republican nominee for sheriff,
would carry this city by as large a
majority as Edward F. Houghton
the Democrats choice, would receive
In New Brunswick, and that he
would be favored in the rural dis
tricts.
II was claimed that much money
was being wagered on the outcome
of the mayoralty and aldermanic
election in this city. Garretson
money was everywhere In sight, but
little If any could be found to match
against it. There was gossip by
some leading Democrats that
amounts ranging from 81 to $4,000
nm Burke could be secured, but when
Il was sought 1t could not be found.
namocrats claimed that Math Weirup
wopld defeat Alderman F. William
tIi,ker in the third ward, but Repub-
iicer leaders and Mr.. Hilker himself
ho,;eved he was sure winner.
npm0EratlC ledoOAo VOAO hct ~ wa
.air about ]. Alfred Compton
chances against Alderman William
r wilson in the first ward. senti-
msnt N generally favored Mr.. Wilson.
In View of the activity of leading
Da,,ocrats in securing transfers Tor
roters, belief was expressed by some
panublicans that they were coloniz-
,nr In wards for the defeat of Alder
nsn Wilson and Hilker. Half a
dogan automobiles were placed at
,ha disposal OF workers in Democrat
T. headquarters today and it was
..ated there that the machines were
sor the purpose Of conveying voters
a. New Brunswick to appear before
~ Tvdos DAILY for transfer from one
district to another
Mayor Ferd Garretson sensed re-
.,astiou last night when he spoke n
.sa anal meeting Of the Republican
aair -.jn. -s.eid st Krosssr's Audito-
peusist - etvsa . lusty ovation
Drosdwa.sf pAxs ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-11-03
RUSSIAN BLACK
SEA CRUISERS To
ATTACK TURKEY
Special by United Press -,vsYs,

Special By United Press T,vtre,
Petrograd, Nov. 3:-CnaFEe de- sl1s
fairs MaTedin Bey. with the entire
staff of the Turkish embassy, left to-
day for Finland This action fol-
lowed the emphatic rejection OF the
partial apology offered by the Turk
ish Grand Vizier for the Turkish war
like acts. The entire Black sea fleet
was reported today to have been con-
centrated at an agreed rendezvous,
where 1t awaits the attack of the
Turkish feet. Although the cruiser
Goeben gives the Turks advantage,
there is a disposition here to believe
the Goeben is much overrated. Her
turrets are said to catch and inter-
fere with the proper firing of guns,
and a small projectile from the Sc
vastapool forts is declared to have
damaged one of them materially.
There Is as yet no confirmation OF
reports that Turkish and Russian
troops are already fighting In Cau-
casia Reports from the Austro-
German front declare the Russians
are continuing their offensive and the
Germans are unable to make stand
because of the lack OF artillery re-
sulting from the miring of many guns
in their rout in front of Warsaw.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-11-03
TURKISH TROOPS
MASSED INSIDE
FRONTIER Line
Special By United Press Wfrs.


Petrograd, Nov. 3:-An imperial
manifesto dealing with the aggres-
sions of the Turks and welcoming
war with the Porte, was issued today
after having been signed by the
czar.
Russia will receive this fresh ag-
gression on the part of the aged per-
secutor Of the Christian people with
tranquility" says the manifesto.
The Slav people will meet with the
issue with confidence, realizing with
the help of God their valiant armies
will again triumph over the Turkish
horde and punish the insolent foes
of the fatherland."
1t is announced that the viceroy of
the Caucasus has been ordered by the
czar to cross the frontier and invade
Turkey, attacking the Turkish troops
reported massed inside the Turkish
frontier.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-11-03
IS "COPS" ON DUTY

From l o'clock this afternoon un-
til O'Clock, when the polls close,
there will be one policeman to each
of the fourteen polls. Chief of Po-
lice Patrick J.. Burke increased the
number OF pxtrolmen ON duty to If
teen at noon. M disturbance up un-
I'll late hour was repaired at any
OF the yeklne pSecinc4es $
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-11-03
BRITISH CRUISER
DESTROYS TOWN
ypecial by United Press Wire.

Special bg Uhited Press WHs.
London, Nov. 3: - The British
cruiser Minerva has destroyed the
Turkish town of Akaba in Arabia on
the east side of the Gulf OF Akaba,
according to official statement to the
admiralty today. 1t is announced
that when the Minerva reached the
town it was promptly guarded by a
party of Turkish troops apparently
commanded by German officer. The
Minerva shelled the port and the
trkaps we're forced to evacuate. A
As party from the Minerva then
;ed the post office and stores.
anss is reported to the enemy,
--.--s...-.-.-.-.s sxe no British casualties.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-11-03
Award Kitchen Cabinet.

The White Beauty Hoosier kitchen
cabinet, which was offered by Albert
Leon, was won last night by Mrs.
Eugene Quincy, of Tottenville The
awarding took place at the Ditmas
theatre, a committee consisting of
three persons chosen from the audi
enee acting as judges.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-11-03
POLICE Of STATE
SEEKING MAN On
MURDER CHARGE
neo,o, to ,hs EVENING NEWS.

Vneci1i 10 IN EFFNINU " o WIS.
New Brunswick, No. 3-The police
throughout the state are on the look
out for a colored man, unknown
around here, who is charged with the
death of Henry BANNER, of Rich
mond street, this city. BANNER was
so seriously stabbed last Friday
night that he died later from pneu-
monia at St. Peters hospital. The
colored man acted in self-defense, it
is said, as he was jostled from the
sidewalk by BANNER and two friends,
who were walking on Burnet street.
The two men grappled and the col
ored man fell, with BANNER on top,
and 1t was while in this position that
the stab wounds were inflicted, ac-
cording to several eye witnesses.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-11-03
CONVERY PLACE:
SPAN CONTRACT
STILL UNSIGNED
Specia! to the EVENING NEWS.

Specid! to the EVENING NEW WS.
New Brunswick, Nov. 8 3:-Though
the Board Of Freeholders did not
sign the contract yesterday for the
erection of Convery place bridge
with H. w. Schrimpf, the lowest
bidder, they have promised Mr..
Schrimpf to sign the paper Thursday
afternoon at an adjourned meeting.
The contract was not signed because
the solicitor of the board was not
present when Mr.. Schrimpf went to
the county seat yesterday afternoon.
Members of the board stated that
Solicitor Coan would be at the meet
ing Thursday afternoon, when Mr.
Schrimpf will again appear before
the county body. The freeholders
did not want to sign the paper with
out the presence of their legal
counsel.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-11-03
ELECTION EDITION
TOMORROW MORNING

The regular wednesday editions
of the EVENING NEWS will be
published early tomorrow morning
with a full report OF the election
results, not only in this city and
county, but throughout the state
and nation. All our readers who
receive. the EVENING NEWS
regularly will have tomorrow
mornings issue delivered at their
homes in the regular way. There
will be no paper published to-
morrow afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1914-11-03
To Hear Case in County Seat.

The case of the Board of Health
against Sigmund Splitter, which was
dismissed by Recorder Pickersgill
about two weeks ago, will be heard
in the New Brunswick district court
before Judge Freeman Woodbridge
next Thursday. Emil Stremlau.
counsel for the Board of Health, has
filed papers in the suit under the
general state health statute prohibit
ing the sale of methyl or wood
alcohol.