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Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
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MERCHANT
Special to the EHENINa NRRs.


Roosevelt, Jan. 15:-That the
borough are preparing for siege of
long duration is evinced by the fact
that the business men of the borough,
al the request of the labor organic
ers, gathered yesterday with the
strikers and agreed to extend credit
to them for a period of month.
Rumors had prevailed among the
strikers to the effect that the mer-
chants intended to stop credit within
a few days and the organizers, fear
ing that such an occurrence would
cause a disruption of the new union
and force the men to return to work
at the scale of wages offered at the
plants, requested the merchants to
meet with the strikers yesterday af-
ternoon. Not only did the merchants
agree to extend credit for the period
of month, but they displayed their
willingness to support the strikers by
contributing to fund to be gathered
to maintain the expenses of the
strike. Provision was made, how
ever, that credit would be given only
to the workmen who had settled their
last months accounts at the stores,
and the organizers agreed to induce
prompt payment of the outstanding
amounts from the men.
No violence has been displayed on
the part of the strikers, and no dis
order is expected unless the Leibig
plant officials, in carrying out the
threat made recently, offer to bring in
strike breakers to operate the plant
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
LOOT
CLOTHING SHOP;
GET OVER 500
Go So Far as to Take Clothes
from WindoW-PoIiCe are at
Work on important Clues
Cop Saw Burglar?

Thieves entered the store of Henry
Mccullough 6S Smith street early
this morning and carried off more
than 500 worth of oyercoats, cloth
ing, suit cases and other articles
Notwithstanding the fact that big
electric light was burning in the rear
of the store the thieves ransacked
the place from one end to the other,
taking their choice of the best of the
merchants stock. They even went
to the front show window and re
moved a suit of clothes and a pair
no burglary insurance.
Two Burglars at Work.
From the footprints in the rear
of the store this morning there were
two burglars at work. They carried
away as much loot as they could,
and what they could not carry, hid
in barrel about fifty feet in the rear
of the store. The clothing was dis
covered in that hiding place this
morning by an employe of a store
next door, and two fur lined over
| coats, several suit cases and a suit
of clothes were recovered from the
barrel The thieves touched" the
cash register, but only CLEANED about
a 5 in small change. Detective Ser
geant Huff is working on the case to-
day, and the oolice have good rea-
sons to believe that the guilty par
ties will be apprehended
Mr.. Mccullough was enjoying the
evening at the Elks' clubrooms when
Patrolman Gutowski came to the
lodge rooms and informed the mer-
chant that he had seen a suspicious
looking party skulk into the dark
ness in the rear of the Packer House
through an areaway leading to the
rear of the merchants store. The
patrolman suggested that a light be
placed in the rear of the building
1t is customary for the merchant to
turn on an incandescent light around
II O'Clock at night. Straightway af-
ter being informed by the officer, Mr..
Mccullough went to the store and
turned &c. ',htS ftsslftsjl, sttisae 1<~-an6
assuTed himself that everything was
o. K. and then went home. The
robbery was not discovered until the
store was opened this morning.
Remove Wire Screening.
The thieves gained entrance by
removing a wire screening from the
rear door, taking off the molding
supporting the glass, taking out the
glass and reaching inside and throw
ing the bolt of the door. They,
assisted by the bright light, selected
their loot from the choicest lots of
clothing, discarding those suits and
overcoats which they considered of
not the highest value. Fur-lined and
other overcoats, a number of suits of
clothes, suit cases and numerous
small articles of wearing apparel
were carried away, Detective Ser
geant Huff found fingerprints on
counters in the store left by the
thieves, and also located footprints
of different sizes in the wet earth In
the rear of the place.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
MAN IS CRUSHED
To DEATH WHEN
HIT BY BUCKET

After being crushed by the bucket
of a locomotive crane at the Ameri-
can Smeiting & Refining Works,
Mike Havzak, a laborer, died at the
city hospital last night.
The accident happened yesterday
afternoon when the man in the per-
formance of his duties was hooking
the crane chain around casks OF cop
per. He was working under the
boom OF the crane and when the OPP
orator lowered the chain and bucket
Havzak went under to fix the bucket
before the crane operator stopped its
descent. The man was not aware OF
his danger and was crushed between
the heavy steel bucket and the copper
blocks. An ambulance was sum
moned and the man was taken to the
city hospital, where it was found that
he had sustained a punctured lung
and severe scalp wounds. Havzak
was forty-seven years old and lived
at 371 Summit avenue.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
REFLECT JOHN PFE|FFER HEAD
Of TRADE BOARD; P0CUE LAUDS
CITY IN SPEECH; LYNCH REPORTS
TOOL|N LIKELY
TO OBE OvERSEER
OF C|TYS POOR

John Toolin is now mentioned
most prominently in connection with
the overseer of the poor position. 1t
was stated among some of the proml-
nent Democrats today that he might
become the choice of majority or
the aldermen at their committee
meeting to be held tonight. The al
dermen also expect that Mrs. Jean
Du Bois will make her appearance
with a copy of proposed ordinance
to regulate and control motion pic
ture and other theatrical exhibitions
here. Several other subjects are due
to arise for consideration, prepara-
tory to being acted upon at the regu-
lar council meeting to be held Mon
day night.
Several Candidates Aspire.
There are several candidates who
aspire for the position as overseer of
the poor, which was made vacant by
the death of the late Cornelius Ly-
ons Miss Alma c. Widerstrom has
been acting as overseer during the
past few months. 1t had been ex-
pected by some that she would be
named as overseer and leading fac
tor in the Board of Aldermen even
intimated that she might be chosen.
Alderman-at-Larg w. Guy Weaver
today declared that Mr.. Toolin
loomed up as a strong possibility and
he stated that action to fill the po-
sition might be taken tonight. 9th
er candidates besides Mr.. Toolin are
James ]. Flynn. James Morris and
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In accordance with decisions OF
members of the Woman's Club and
the Board of Censors, a sample ordi-
nance has been prepared, by the pas
sage of which 1t is proposed to bet
ter regulate theatrical exhibitions
here. This action followed objec-
tions voiced against burlesque and
some motion picture performances.
Il is proposed to purify theatrical en-
tertainment here to such an extent
that only wholesome productions.
such as may be seen by young and
old alike, can be exhibited.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
DEPARTMENT. FOR
| STREET PAVING
HERE, IS SCHEME

Impressed with the progress made
in street paving in Newark, the
street committee of the Board OF
Aldermen of this city talk favorabIy
about executing street work as the
department of public works In New
ark does it. The members believe
that the proposed Front street Jobs
VIII be the means of starting a rev.
olution In street paving here and, of
breaking up a paving com bination,
one OF the aldermen said today
Went to Newark Yesterday.
Aldermen Chris .Jorgensen, John
kutcher and John j. Clark, who COM
prise the new street committee, went
to Newark yesterday to confer with
the superintendent of public works
there with regard to purchasing
material for paving Front street, be-
tween Fayette and Smith streets.
They were shown large quantities
OF paving block such as was desired
and low prices were quoted Provid-
ed freight rates do not eat up the
saving that is evident over new
material, it is likely that Perth Am
boy will purchase quantities of
paving material from Newark. The
city can procure blocks for a cent
and a half apiece, but that price is
for delivery In the city yard at New
ark and this city must bear the
freight charges.
The aldermen viewed large guam
titles of various kinds of paving
material and they were particularly
impressed with the excellent Belgian
and specification blocks seen. They
appeared to be just the kind needed
for Front street. 1t appears likely
that the proposition will be referred
to Mayor Ferd Garretson, with a
view of determining the best and
cheapest means of transportation to
CONTINUED ON page A.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
SAYS DEMARE:ST
HAD WORTHLESS
CHECK PASSED
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Newark, Jan. 15:-Charles j.
Demarest, a salesman living in Wood
bridge, is held under bail in the
amount of $500 here on charge OF
passing worthless checks in this city.
John f. Moran, of the Newark Tire
Company, of 266 Halsey street,
charged that Demarest passed a
worthless check on the firm in pay
ment for an inner tube of an auto
mobile tire and received $4 in cash
as change The Newark police de-
clare that the Woodbridge man passed
a worthless check on another auto
mobile, company here November 80,
last.
Demdrest was taken in charge by
Lieutenants Daley and Mcmahon and
Detective Conlon, of headquarters,
yesterday. He was arraigned before
Judge Coneieon in the first precinct
court, where he was ordered held un-
der bail.
1t was learned by the newspapers
here today that Demarest carried a
blank check book in his pocket in
which were check blanks of the Peo-
PIES National Bank of Perth Amboy.
Cav a taxi 46.. C. Johnson.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
his hearers in keen tension f6r over
an hour and half

his hearers in keen tension f6r over
an hour and half
Dwelling briefly upon Perth Am
boy, its possibilities and the Board
of Trade that has been such factor
in It's rapid growth, Mr.. Pogue then
launched out in his talk on the gen.
eral subject of business science. He
then outlined various phases Of a
successful business and the applica-
tion to them of the great laws Of
science that are such valuable ad-
junct In attaining business success
Il want to say frankly, Mr.. Pres
idents said the speaker, that | do
not believe your city is represented
as 1t might be tonight in this gather
ing of the board of trade.-its annual
meeting. 1t does not seem worthy
in numbers of your city, although /
have no doubt that 1t Is representa-
tive of the cream and quality of your
business men. 1t is not worthy of
that splendid report | have heard
your secretary read-a paper that
to my mind will be equalled by few,
If any, commercial organizations in
your state.
Continued on page -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
TAKE STEPS FOR
ADDITION To
HIGH SCHOOL
Initial Move Towards Securing
Addition to School No. 8,
Recently Opened, and to the
High SchooI-HoId Meeting.

An initial move toward securing
ing and to school No. 8 was made
last night, when the following reso-
luton was adopted by the Board of
Education at an adjourned session;
"Be 1t resolved, That in order to
properly take care of the children of
school age and who are entitled to
school accommodation in this city it
is necessary to erect eighteen rooms
Immediately, namely: An addition of
twelve rooms to the high school and
an addition of six rooms to school
No. g."
In appreciation of the services
that Louis M. Rossi has rendered
since becoming a member of the
Board of Education, the following
resolution was adopted by the board
and ordered spread on the minutes:
Resolved, In view of the fact that
Louis M Rossi will shortly sever his
connection with the Board of Educa-
ton, his fellow members desire to
place on record their keen realiza-
tion and deep appreciation of the
very valuable services he has rem
dered this board and the city of
Perth Amboy during his term of Of
flee and regret that they shall no
longer have the benefit of his long
experience In school matters. They
tender him their best wishes and
will always rejoice in his prosperity
and happiness.
On recommendation of the teach
ers' committee the following teach
ers were appointed: Elsie Coul-
bourne, Elizabeth Budd and Ruth
Hurd to serve in school No. 4 An
toinette Kerr, school No. g. Eunice
Abel and Margaret Welch, grammar
school.
William Brink was appointed jan
itor at school No. 8.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
Hugh Lynch.

Board of Trade, through the. coop
GRAFTON of the press, public officials
and other civic organizations, was
successful in securing many improve
ments that evince Perth Amboy's
growth along industrial, CONNER
clal and civic lines.
In accepting the Office which was
again bestowed upon him by a unani-
nous vote, Mr.. Pfeiffer said: Gen
tlemen, 1t is indeed an honor to be
again selected as your president and
l extend to you my heartfelt thanks.
l hope the coming year will be one
full Of prosperity to you individually
and to the Board of Trade as an or
ganization." Mr.. Pfeiffer's selection
was preceded by the selection of |. c.
Moore, J. G. Donehue, d. p. Ohm
stead, E. G. Fraser and Sidney / !
dlestorffer as directors of the. board,
to serve for term of three years.
The reelection of the directors was
also made unanimous, the ballot be-
ing cast by the secretary after no
other nominations had been made.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15

Are you interested in having your
voice trained, according to metropoli-
tan standards?
Do you desire to receive such serv-
ice without the bother and expense OF
having to go very far for ito New
York City, for instance?
Would you like to have one of the
greatest vocal teachers in the metrop-
oils, personally recommended by the
worlds foremost tenor, pass upon
your voice, coincident with commence
ing voice study?
Would you feel secure In the
knowledge that your voice train
ing would be in proper hands. II you
knew that your tutor, and his meth
cd, had the full endorsement of the
metropolitan instructor-thath he had
been recognized bv him as his ae-
credited representative?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
Italy In War Soon?

Special by United Press Wue.
London, Jan, 15:--Further eyf-
dences that British experts consider
the entrance into the war of Rou-
mania and Italy almost certain was
shown by the insurance figures quot
ed by Lloyd today. For protection
against Roumania declaring war on
Austria within six months the almost
prohibitive figure of 80 gutneas per
cent was asked. For protect n
against Italy declaring war against
Austria within the same period 10
guineas per cent. was the premium
fixed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
TURKS PRESSING FORWARD TO
STOP ADVANCE OF RUSSIANS
Special by United Press Wire.

Teheran, Jan. 15:-The Turkish
forces which occupied Tabriz are
now pressing on toward Djulfa. and
will be supported by a further Turk
ish contingent which is advancing
through Urman Salman. The Turk
ish forces are advancing for the pur-
pose of securing control of the high
ways and railroad that lead to the
Russian frontier and which are the
only practical roads through Persia
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
Both Gain, Says Petrograd.
al h4s

SPtttuf "H tHIfu fFeSS NNe
Petrograd, Jan. 15-Russian drive
against German lines along the
northeast Prussian frontier is de-
clared to be increasing In proper
tions. The entire Russian left wing
is now said to be engaged and to
be forcing the Germans back on
their main defense positions In
order to check it General Won Hind
enburg is assuming the offensive
along the center at the junction of
the BZura and the Rawka rivers The
Germans have succeeded In advanc-
ing beyond the villages of Bin-Skuti
and Sucha, northeast of Bolimow,
but despite the admission military
experts claim it will be impossible
for them to gain any real advantage
at this point.
Although German offenses are adj
mittedly increasing the Russian cor
respondents at the front quote the
Russian staff believing that the pres
ent movement Is intended to cover
a general withdrawal OF German
forces westward.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
BRITISH PROTEST AGAINST
CARRAAzA TAKING OIL WELLS

Washington, Jan. 15.--A protest
of the most vigorous character from
the British government against Car
ranza's decree confiscating oil prop
critics in the Tampice district was
delivered to the state department to-
day by British Ambassador Spring
Rice
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
After Board Of Directors Is Reelected James W. Pogue Gives
Boosting" Address, Pointing Out Clys Great Advantag-
esas Port and Manufacturing Center -Secretay Lynch
in Annual Report Tells Of Work Done During Year.
ADVERTISING PERTH AMBOY FEATURE OF THE PAST YEAR

In recognition of his successful
administration during the past year,
members of the Board of Trade at
their annual meeting in the city hall
last night, reelected John Pfeiffer as
their president for 1915. This selec-
ton was made after reports had been
read showing that while the past year
was one not marked by general busi-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
James w. Pogue Speaks.

After the suspension Of the regu-
lar order of business, President
Pfeiffer introduced James Wood
Pogue, of the Sheldon School OF
Business Science, as the speaker OF
the evening. BY remarkable ad-
dress, made brilliant through the
speakers oratorical ability, its tense
ness and judicious presentation OF
the scientific problems that are con-
sidered invaluable in building up a
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
PARIS FEARS ANOTHER
GERMAN DASH AFTER
ALLIED ARMY RETREATS
Paris Alarmed Over Results Of
Fighting in AISaCe - Ger
mans Capture Town on Way to
Warsaw, PetrOgrad Says.
Special oy United Press Wire.

Paris, Jan. 15:-Despite optimistic
claims of military officials that Ger
mans Will not be able to follow up
their successes north of the Aisne
and east of Scissors, where they
drove the French from more than FIVE
miles of trenches, fears are expressed
In official circles that the enemy is
getting ready for another attempted
dash on Paris. The war office con-
tinues to insist that the withdrawal
was due entirely to foods Reports
received today show the Germans
have pushed forward close to the riv-
er bank and have mounted heavy ar
tillery in trenches recently held by
the French.
To Offset this the allies have insti-
tuted new drive against German po-
sitions along the User and especially
north of Lombartzyde and NieuI rt.
There the land batteries are aided by
monitors and torpedo boats operating
from the sea. Already 1t is an
nounced the German fortified posi-
tions at Westende have been badly
damaged. Not a single word regard
ing the operations in Upper Alsace
has been divulged officially since last
ihui Sudy OlueT tHdU 10 repeat LnP as
sertion that the heavy snowfall ia in
terfering with operations Rumors
that the Germans have gained a dis
tinct success in that region continue
to circulate despite denials.
Severe fighting continues to the
northeast of Scissors 1t was am
nounced this afternoon that the Ger
mans have taken the French positions
at st. Paul in that region, but the
ssere Immediately reinforced
- -ceded positions af-
k16& vavy fighting continues, rrench
lives having taken line of Ger
/ ID positions following a series Of
| bayonet charges of the most brilliant
nature
From the sea to the Lys position It
Is stated severe eannonading contin-
ues with the French progressing
slowly in the vicinity of Lombaert-
zyde and Becelaera.
Near Creonne and Rheims violent
cannonading continues with the hon
ors resting with the French.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
Mayor Attends Conference.

Mayor Ferd Garretson is meeting
with mayors of other cities in New
ark today to confer on the propo-
sition of taxing franchises and con-
trolling public utilities to some ex-
tent.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
SALESMAN TRIES SUICIDE

Special by United Press Wire.
Utica, Jan. 15:-Hartley Spence,
thirty years old, travelling salesman
OF Richmond, Va, is dying today Of
bichloride of mercury poisoning sup
bichloride Of mercury poisoning sup
He refused to tell doctors why he
swallowed the poison.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
Funeral for Mrs. Hansen.

Funeral services FOR Mrs. Johanna
Hansen, of 607 Amboy avenue, q
be held from her lete residence
1870 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
Rev V. B. Skov, of Our Savior's Dam
ish Lutheran church, will officiate.
Interment will be in Alpine ceme-
terY
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15
Judgment VS.. Woodbridge Man.

The judgment of 81 awarded In
the district court to Ignatz Weiss in
the $500 suit to recover on debt,
which was tried Tuesday, was against
Alex Sabo, of Corley street, Wood
bridge. instead of Alex Sabo. of AM
boy avenue, a. reported in the NEWS
vnaf apY3aw
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-01-15

WEATHER - Prosa-
bly, cloudy tonight
and tur d. ay.
Slightly cold er.
Moderate, variable
winds.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-09
Pittsburgh

PITTSBURGH, Sept. Yesterday
the local speculative market, was slow
and Indifferent. at the opening and con.
tinned in that condition !. the greater
part of the session. Brokers were shy
on orders which they could execute at
the market. Both buyers and sellers
asked wanter concessions and as they
were not made the iproceedings lacked
snap. In the afternoon tile market
continued dull and firm and few Is.
sues advanced slightly as against
opening prices.
On the opening the New York stock
market was quite active in some OF
the industrials, rails. coppers and spe-
cialties. Initial TRANSACTIONS were at
advances in a number of instances
and within Q very brief period further
gains were established. The advances
brought realizing orders and a pro-
uounced reaction followed, which was
shortly succeeded by another upturn.
notwithstanding the unsettled condi.
ton Of diplomatic relations between
the United States and Germany buy
ers we're more aggressive than sellers.
Trading yesterday was largely of q
professional character and until some.
Important developments occur the
street is OF the opinion 1t will continue
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1915-09-09
"klCk I'M

Although the scenes of Kick In
the powerful comedy.drama which
comes to the Grand for an engage.
ment OF one night are laid in New
York. the author. Willard Mack, got
his material while a police reporter
in Chicago. The story however, is
one that might be true Of any big city
and that, perhaps, is one Of the rea-
sons for the plays great success.
"kick In" deals with condition, not
with theory" and 1t is because 1t
strikes responsive chord in every
breast that 1t has risen above the
avalanche Of other "crook plays" and
has such a tremendous appeal that it
was able to remain on Broadway for
an entire year.
Willard Mack was educated at
Georgetown University, Washington
City, and was much interested in anna.
teur theatricals connected with the
school. He left school with the ambi-
ton to become press agent, a person
whose duty It is to send pieces to the
papers, on the order of this one. I'm.
fortunately for Mack, one OF the first
managers he met was A. NJ. Palmer,
who then had charge OF the destinies
of Richard Mansfield. Palmer tola