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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05
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Les Preludes' and Hate de Cayalerie'
at the Saturday matinee and "Paquita
and "Orientale' on Saturday night.
The same ballet aud advertisements are
to be presented i'm different combinations
for the second week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

day evening at the Brooklyn Academy Of
Music with Mines. Gadski, Fremstad
and Homer and Messrs. Berger, We'll and
Ruysdael, Mr.. Hertz conducting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Mildred billing, solo harpist. PLAYED at
a musical given in the home OF Miss
Brinsmade. No. l66 Columbia Heights
brookiyn' on Thursday last This after
noon she will play with an ensemble of
SIX narps at Palm Sunday concert IA
be given In the Plaza. Among the other
artists to appear are Emmy Destinn and
Dinh Gilly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Die walkurc" viii be given on Tues
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Eugene Cowles has been engaged TO
sing in certain number of performances
of "Pinafore" at the Hippodrome. This
will not interfere with his vocal teach
ing in Carnegie Hall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Walter L. Bogert, musical director OF
the Peoples Institute, has arranged the
following schedule for Sunday evenings IN
April: April g. Carolyn Beebe, piano;
April y, Mile. de Pastori, soprano April
~. Albert Janposki, barytone; April 70
concert by Won Ende Violin Choir.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Matthews, Miss Catherine Keller, Mrs.
NJ. T.. Aipers. William Pearce. Miss Lydia
Van Orden. Miss Alice NJ. Eaton DR.. Tot
ten. and Messrs Neighbour. Curtis nd
Pedrick. Miss Leah ID. Phillips played the
accomplishments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Church Peekskill, y. Y, and post-grad-
uate OF the Guilmant organ School.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

Grace Anderson was the accompanst
on March 20 at Carnegie Hall. when Kate
Rooney, the Australian contralto, sang
Tor the United Irish Women of New
York. Mrs. Anderson also played on
April at the Aston for the Daughters
Of the Empire State. Although the ac-
companIsts work is not always appre-
ciated, the work of Mrs. Anderson com
mands attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-04-05

An hour Of organ music will be given
in st. Thomass Church this evening at
S o'clock by T. Tertius Noble, organist
The programme will include selections
from Joseph Rheinberger. Silas, VIII c
Macfarlane, Cyril Scott and Chopin.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08

ceeding year. Not only did the al
dermen endeavor to corral together
every item of expense for the coming
year, but a credit side of the So
called financial statement" budget,
was compiled Of anticipated collec-
tions from the different city depart
ments. This gives the taxpayer at
one glance an idea as to what extent
the different departments are self
supporting, and the anticipated def
cit to operate them.
Shows Prospective Revenues.
Probably for the first time in the
city's history budget was framed
giving not only the anticipated ex-
penditures by different municipal de-
partments, but also showing the
prospective revenues to be derived
from those departments. The esti-
mates are based on the revenue to
the city from the different depart
ments for the present fiscal year.
Though there was no provision
made for playground work, In con-
trast with the budget figures Of
$4,000 for this year, according to the
aldermen this does. not mean that
they intend to abandon the children
OF the city altogether, but it only
Continued on page 10.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08
FAIR WEATHER
TOMORROW FOR
SUBURBAN DAY

Little shopping was done in the
city yesterday and today because of
the inclement weather and, as the
weather man promises that tomor-
row will be fair, the merchants are
looking for big outpouring- of
Christmas buyers on Suburban Day
tomorrow.
Because of the close approach of
the yuletide season and indications
that many this year will do their
shopping early, the storekeepers
have made all arrangements for the
reception of customers who are look
ing for holiday goods.
Many of the marchants have at
tired their show windows In gala
yuletide garb and listed many choice
items at special prices that will at
tract the eye of the thrifty and fore
sighted housewife.
Should Shop in Perth Amboy.
There are many reasons why you
should shop in Perth Amboy tomor-
row. You should shop here for the
most important reason tomorrow be-
cause by doing so you will avoid the
crush of Christmas buyers, which is
inevitable at the tail-end of the sea-
son; you will have your pick of the
fresh Xmas stocks of the merchants,
and you will enjoy trip to and from
your home with the fare paid by the
following merchants:
j. III. Foster, Dept. Store.
Albert Leon, Furniture.
Ludwig's Furniture House.
Perth Amboy City Market; pure foods
Louis Kreielsheimer, Jewelry.
Stern Il Co., Furniture.
Standard Piano & Music House.
Pavlovsky Bros, Meats & Poultry.
Boston Store, Dry Goods.
j. Kreielsheimer q Son, Furs. \
1. G. Moore Co., Shoes.
Thos. West Company, Furniture.
Edw. Siegel, Gas g. Electrical supplies
l.. Kemeny, Jewelry.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08

Though in the 1915 budget passed
on its first reading at the meeting of
the Board of Aldermen last night
there was an increase of $110, $50
over the 1914 budget, there wasaan
actual pruning of $3.50, comparing
the appropriations which have here
tofore been included in the city s
budgets. But the $4,000 item for
the sinking fund more than offsets
the reductions in the different ap-
preparations. Taking into considera-
ton the estimated credits for 1915,
which amount to $91, 900, which in
previous years has been discounted
In making up the budget, the actual
amount to be raised through direct
taxation is $193,S00, or an increase
over last year of $19,350.
By trying to render to the people
a budget or financial statement" of
the conditions of the city as they ex-
ist, the Board of Aldermen endeav-
ored to include every item requiri2 6
expenditures during the coming
year, providing for $120,300 for the
sinking fund, contingent account
stationery and printing, and the coll
lection of garbage, which items here
tofore have been excluded from esti-
mates of expenditures for the sue
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08
HEARS the
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

For the first time in many months
there was no mention of the Mexican
situation in the Presidents address.
Admission today, as usual. was by
card and the pasteboards were in
great demand.
For the most part because of the
limitations of the space the audience
was composed of members of the
families of the Legislators and their
intimate friends. The public, repre-
sented by Mr.. and Mrs. Common
People, had to content itself largely
with standing outside the capitol in
the gray, damp weather, hopeful of
catching glimpse of the President
as he was whisked to the main en-
trance and hurried back to the White
House after his address was COM
pleted.
With the message out of the way
the senate and house planned to
throw the machinery into the high
speed and start the legislative pro-
gram Immediately.
president Wilson's messaSe,
which was delivered before congress
today, will be found on page 100
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08
GIVE
CONTRACT FOR
BRICK PAVING

On recommendation of Chairman
Clark, of the streets and sewers
committee, the Board of Aldermen
last night awarded the contract for
paving New Brunswick avenue with
vitrified brick to Liddle & Pfeiffer,
they being the lowest bidders in a
recent competition.
The city collector was referred a
bill against the Jersey Central Trac-
ton Company for sprinkling the
streets along the company's tracks
during the summer, amounting to
5000.
The United Hebrew cemetery was
granted an application to enlarge
its grounds, which petition was re-
ceived some time ago by the board.
The ordinance providing for
twelve ince sewer in Ridgly street
was taken up and passed on it's sec
ond, third and final readings. A mo-
tion to advertise for bids for the
work, was passed.
A resolution providing for the Is
suance of $1,000 temporary loan
certificate in anticipation of state
money to be received for paying for
Improvements Of Amboy and New
Brunswicks avenues, was passed.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08
MILLION DOLLAR LOSS
FROM GALE; SEVEN DIE

off ficials of the line, despite damaged
stearing gears.
Perth AmbOy Fortunate.
Although the tide gauge in front
of the pilot house yesterday regis
tered nine feet at its highest point
the highest in the recollection of the
local pilots-Perth Amboy was re-
markably fortunate in escaping from
the ravages of the water and wind
along the New Jersey coast yester-
day. The normal height Of the tide,
according to the 'longshoremen, is
about four and half feet.
A Shift in the wind, followed by a
slight decrease in the tide, brought
relief to many residents along the
sound, Raritan bay, Raritan river,
Woodbridge creek and Cheesequake
creek, for an increase In the volume
Of the water when at its high point
about midnight last night would
have meant disaster to structures
along the shore.
Yesterday Most Damaging.
Yesterday mornings tide was the
most damaging, the property de-
stroyed in this vicinity probably
amounting to several thousand dol
lars. One of the few local indica-
tions of the storm was the blowing
down of huge tree at the corner of
Amboy avenue and Washington
street. The fact that this street is
closed to allow pavement improve
ments probably saved some pedes-
trians from being struck.
The worst storm that has visited
Morgan in sixty years plainly left
the marks of its ravages on this
place, although no further damage
was caused by last nights flood
tide The Jersey Central Traction
Company's service was resumed
about 1880 o'clock yesterday after
noon, after the cars had been stalled
for several hours, while the water
covered their tracks on the
stretch of road from the county
bridge to Laurence Harbor.
None of the cottages along the
shore were carried away, although
several were damaged to some ex-
tent. The railroad was covered with
water yesterday morning, delaying
the traffic on the New York and Long
Branch railroad. A bad washout oc-
Cured on the northerly side of the
bridge, holding up the south bound
11:20 Central R. X. train.
At plant 2 Of the Atlantic Terra
Gotta Company, the dock was ee7--
cred with water, the result being
Continued on page 81
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08
FUNDFOR NEEDY
INCREASES S1O0
EVERY DAY NOW
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE POOR.

THE poor fund has Just started"
according to George F. Reynolds,
president of the Citizens Relief Com
mittee, in speaking of the contribu-
uons in the neighborhood of 500
received during the past twenty-four
hours for the relief of the worthy
poor. Besides cash donations meats
and groceries have been contributed
by merchants.
In speaking of the progress of the
movement to alleviate suffering in
the city this winter, Mr.. Reynolds
called attention to indiscriminate
giving, and made a request that all
that wish to contribute to those In
need would first consult with the re-
lief committee, who have an investi-
eating committee to search out and
determine who are worthy to aid ana
who are not. BY such cooperation
from charitable-minded persons Mr..
Reynolds believes that more good
may be accomplished.
He mentioned one case in which
a woman, we'll known for her many
acts of charity and her liberality,
had coal sent to certain family
who made it appear that they were
destitute, while members of the
household spent money in rushing
the duck" 1t Is declared that the
family had preyed on the kindness OF
the benevolent woman and secured
aid where charity was not justified.
Another case which has come to the
notice of the committee is that in
which charitable-minded person
sent a ton of coal to a "destitute'S"
cellar. The driver found the place
half filled with the fuel and would
not leave 1t. The citizens committee
does not care that the contributions
come through it, but would like,
with its investigating committee, toI
aid those contemplating doing char
ity to prevent indiscriminate giving.
David Encherman, grocer at 8 l5
State street, has donated SO in groc-.
cries to the committee, and B. A.
lessen, butcher at II Smith street,
has donated IS in meats.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08
TO ADVERTISE BIDS
FOR BOND ISSUE ON
CONVERY PL. BRIDGE
Following Trade Board Commit
tee at FreehOIderS' and Free
holders at AIdeTmdniC Meet
Ing, Action May be Taken.

Following the adoption of reso-
luton by the executive committee of
the Board of Trade yesterday morn
ing, and a committee from that or
ganization appearing before the
county body yesterday afternoon urg-
ing immediate action in advertising
Tor bids for the sale of bonds for the
erection of Convery place bridge, the
Board of Freeholders yesterday af-
ternoon passed a resolution providing
for advertising for che reception of
bids at their meeting December 81.
The Board of Aldermen last night
assured a delegation from the Board
of Trade and the freeholders that
the city would have the grading for
the street done in ample time for the
starting of work by the freeholders.
The aldermen last night passed res
olution providing for the grading of
Convery place to put it In readiness
for the construction Of the span.
Resolution for Bids.
According to the resolution of the
Board of Freeholders bids for Con-
very place improvement bonds are
asked at four, four and one-quarter
and four and one-half per cent.
The aldermen last night seemed
slightly skeptical that estimates
would be furnished at such low rate
of interest but Freeholder A. T. Kerr
declared that he had hopes that they
would receive bids at four and one
half per cent. anyway He said that
the board was legislating for the
whole county and NOT for any one
particular section, and had to look
after the interests of the county as
whole. and that the members did not
feel that they were justified in selling
bonds at a higher rate of interest
than four and one-half per cent.
The committee appearing before
the county body from the Board of
Trade yesterday afternoon, consisted
of O. w. Ramsey Mayor Ferd Gar
retson, Jean Du Bois, D. P. Olmstead
and Secretary Hugh Lynch. The
same committee, together with Free
holders Anthony ] Gebhardt and
Kerr and County Engineer Alvin B.
Fox, appeared before the aldermen
last night to gain assurance that the
grading of Convery place would be
completed by the time the erection
Of the bridge is started. The resolu-
ton passed by the aldermen pro-
vides for the reception of bids De-
cember 81, for the grading, the date
set for the freeholders to receive
bids on the bond issue.
CONTINUED on page 2.)
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08

Special by United Press Wire.
New York, Dec. S:-That property
loss will amount close to one million
dollars was today's estimate of the
toll taken by the worst storm that
has whipped the middle and north
Atlantic seaboard in a decade. Seven
persons lost their lives as a direct
result of the blow. A lashing wind
continued to play havoc today with
undermined residences and stretches
along the sea front from Norfolk to
Maine, but there was noticeable
abatement of the gale.
The weather forecaster says the
worst Of the storm has blown over.
From more than dozen liners that
were due here Sunday or Monday,
only foar managed to limp into port.
All bore scars Of the terrific wind
and seas through which they batter
ed their way, in the former smashed
deck houses, bulkheads stove in, lost
deck gears and splintered lifeboats.
OF the Jersey, Delaware and New
York storm damaged the heaviest
was at Atlantic City, Rehoboth
Beach, Coney Island and Seagate.
From the wreckage and debris at
Seagate, Coney Island, Reboboth,
Delaware and Atlantic City, Far
Rockaway and Long Island, it was
estimated that the loss at these
places would amount to nearly half
a million.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08
AN APPEAL

Recognizing the fact that with the business depression
that prevails throughout the country the industrial activities
of Perth Amboy well other cities have been greatly
curaied, throwing many of citizens out of employment
and leaving them to face the coming winter without any
of support the Citizens Relief Committee organized
result of call issued by the Mayor of the city
slider and for handling the situation hereby
makes its appeal the people of Perth Amboy contribute
in proportion to their to fund being raised for the
alienation of suffering and prvation among the poor and
unemployed of the city The increasing number of
and the character of of the applicants
plainly the necessity for prompt action purpose
for which the committee organized to be attained
Knowing that can be worthy than caring
for those very door who suffering and in
committee takes up this most humanitarian with
feeling that its appeal will not be van and that Perth
Amboy will again demonstrate her ability to for her
in times of distress.
All contributions should be sent to Harry Conard treas
of the Citizens Relief Committee and upon receipt will
be acknowledged through the press
WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
George F. Reynolds President
Herman Ellis Richard f, White
Isaac Alpern Harry Conard
C. NJ Peterson +. L. Brown
Fred j. Cox j. Logan Clevenger
John X Sheehy Ferd Garretson
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08

Washington, Dec. S-Departing
from the prepared text of carefully
arranged address to congress, Presi-
dent Wilson this afternoon delivered
direct message to the business in
terests of the country. In effect he
declared that the administration had
completed its business program and
that hereafter business is to have a
rest from restrictive and collective
legislation.
The statement was unexpected.
For a moment 1t seered that the
point had been lost on his audience,
but many of the senators and repre-
sentatives, who had been sitting,
slumped down in their chairs sud-
denly sat up and showed plainly
by their attitude that they realized
the great Importance of the utter
ance Of the President. He did, how
ever, urge the completion of unfin-
ished business, such as the Philip
pine independence bill, the safety
at sea" plan and authority for prop
er charting Of the Alaskan coast.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08
S505,000 FOR
STATEN ISLAND
SOUND IS VOTED

The sum Of s505,000 was voted
yesterday by the Rivers and Harbors
Committee of congress for Staten
Island sound improvement.
More than $50, 900, 900 is estimat-
ed by the committee as being neces-
sary for the improvement and main
tenance of waterways during the
fiscal year of 1915, which begins
July /, 1915.
The New Jersey items in the esti-
mate include $155,00 for the Pas
sale river; for Absecon Inlet, S45,-
600; Keyport harbor, Raritan and
Elizabeth rivers, $25,500; Raritan
bay, $4,000; Cooper creek, $4,000;
Maurice river, 10000; Raccoon
creek, $1,000; Salem river, $1,000;
Shrewsbury river. $4,000; Tucker
ton creek, $1,000.
On Improvement
We cannot improve the world faster
than we improve ourselves.-Cr Cretgh-
ton.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08
Schooner Total Wreck.

Bpectdf Oy UHIteu PTeSS WHe.
Washington, Dec. 8:-An uniden-
titled schooner is today a total wreck
off Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island,
destroyed during the storm last
night. A report to the life saving
station said: "The timely rescue of
the two men comprising the crew
clinging to the lantern port on Point
Judith breakwater by life-savers dur
ing a seventy-five-mile rainstorm was
extremely hazardous as was also the
feat of the torpedo boat Morris in
rescuing the life-saving crew from
their perilous position"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08
THIRTY -FOUR PERISH AS
OIL SHIP BURNS At SEA
Special by United Press Wire.

London, Dec. 8:-Thirty-four
members of the crew of the oil
steamer Vedra, enroute from Mexico
to Barrow, perished today when the
vessel took fire and burned. She
was sighted ablaze off Walney ISL
and. Two members of the crew were
rescued, both badly burned and
taken to Barrow. The rest were lost
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08
CRASHES
INTO AUTO, BUT
DRIVER ESCAPES
special to the EVENING NEWS.

South Amboy, Dec. 8.-After an
tomobile driven by Russell Anderson
had been crashed into by a Pennsyl-
crossing near this city yesterday,
spectators rushed hurriedly to the
scene expecting that the youthful
chauffeur had been killed or serious
" injured. Great was their amaze
ment when Anderson extracted him
self from the debris of his car and
presented himself without scratch.
"Whew!" he said, that was a mar
row escape" and the witnesses of the
accident agreed with him that the
incident was almost miraculous.
Anderson, who was a trusted
chauffeur in the employ of the Inter
national Smokeless Powder and
Chemical Company, had just driven
officials of that company in Chal-
mers machine to Such's clay banks,
where a we'll is being sunk. He had
lust started upon his return to Par
lin when the big engine, attached
only to caboose, bore down upon
him at the siding.
According to Anderson no whistle
was blown and the train crew did not
detect the accident Immediately. The
automobile swung around when
struck and was dragged about fifty
feet by the caboose before brought
to a stop. The Chalmers machine
was practically demolished, the con-
dition of the car making Anderson's 8
escape even more miraculous. He
was crushed in the front seat by the
fragments of the machine, but he
managed to extract himself without
injury The shock he sustained was
a severe one, but he refused medi-
cal attention and went back to re-
sumo his duties at Parlin.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08
Refuse to Admit Loss of Lodz.

heiuSe 10 huIfilt loss OF IO0Z.
Special bU United Press Wire
Petrograd, Dec. 8.-Russian guns
are hammering at the other defenses
of Cracow. 1t is reported that Gen.
eral Dimitrieff has reached the city
with force of more than 100000
men. The Austrian forces outside
the city have withdrawn, 1t is de-
clared
The war office still refuses to ad-
NIT the capture of Lodz by German
forces. Engagements are still In
progress in that region 1t is stated.
That the Germans were able to make
vigorous attack for eight days up
to December 5, by the arrival of re-
Inducements of six army corps,
about 100000 men and five cavalry
divisions, is admitted in its official
statement today. A part Of the new
troops came from the western bat
tie area and others, it is stated, were
new formations.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08
Liner Badly Hammered.

SpectdE BU UHlleu f'TesS WHe
New York, Dec. 8:-Badly ham,
mered by seas and wind the Southern
Pacific liner Momus is slowly hob
bling into port today with cargo
and fifty passengers from New
Orleans. The Momus had to anchor
off Sandy Hook yesterday and ride
out the storm. She is proceeding
under her own steam. according to
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1914-12-08
GERMANS CONTINUE OFFENSIVE
IN FLANDERS, PARIS ADMITS;
100000 RUSSIANS AT CRACOW
British Capture Important Railroad Point in Flanders Germans
Bombad Dkmude, West Of Nieuport 50 Allied Warshps
Reported to Have Been Able TO Get Back Into Action and
Smelling German Positions claim Russians are Halted,
AUSTRIANS WITHDRAW FROM CRACOW, PETROGRAD CLAIMS,

ful, capturing guns and ammunition.
The Russian attack east of Wan lake
has failed.''