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Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
SCHOOL CONTRACT
FOR ALBERT LEON
Gets Contract to Furnish Win
dow Shades-Painting Job
is Also Awarded.

At an adjourned meeting of the
Board of Education, last night,
Albert Leon was awarded the con-
tract for placing window shades in
some of the school buildings, his
estimate being s163.70. Other bid
ders were Meyer Leichtmann, S173.-
35, and Thomas West & Company,
$215.
The meeting was almost entirely
given over to the consideration of
bids for painting and for the window
shades. A. D. Martin, on an estt-
mate of $500, was awarded the con-
tract for painting the interior of the
grammar school, the manual training
building, and the boiler house.
Morris Boriskin was the success
ful bidder on all other school paint
ing jobs. He is to receive the con-
tact for painting school No. on an
estimate of 200; school No. 5,
S455; school No. 7. $40; and the iron
gates at schools Nos. and 2 at $50.
Other bidders on this work were
D. Levine, Frank Urbansh, Emil
Ernst and ]. F. Tangaard.
On motion the First National Bank
school funds, note for $4,000 for
three months having been executed
there.
Secretary Crowell was instructed
to advertise change of date for re-
ceiving bids for the construction of
the high school building from July
10 to July 26 in order to allow the
contractors bidding on this work
sufficient time to complete their es-
Inmates.
President John K. Sheehy stated
that although out of town construc-
tion companies had made applica-
tion for plans and specifications for
the high school addition. they had
been given out only to local con-
tractors. The board ratified this
action
Believing that the clause in the
high school addition specifications
calling for surety bond would en-
tall an unnecessary expense of four
or five hundred dollars, 1t was de-
cided that the architect should in
form prospective bidders that the
board will accept freeholder or real
estate bonds, If the amount of the
surety bond Is eliminated from the
estimate. At the boards discretion
the surety bond may still be called
for If deemed necessary.
The board adjourned until July
10. Those present at last nights
meeting were President Sheehy,
Commissioners Sellers, Main and
Greenbaum, City Superintendent
Shull and Secretary Alfred Crowell.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
Ball Player Victim of Robbery

MillyilIe, July 9.-While return
ing to his home here late Wednesday
night from fishing trip, Eugene Nc
Carty, the star baseball twirler of
the Villanoya Preparatory team. was
held up by a masked htghwayman.
McCarty attempted to put up a fight.
but two more masked men came out
from behind the brush and while one
held a revolver against his head the
others rifled his pockets of $50 and
a diamond stickpin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
.FORDS F|RENEN At
BIG CELEBRATION
AS Guests of Albert Leon on
Opening of New Headqaur-
terS Last Night.
Special TO the EVENING NEWS.

special 20 the EVENING NEWS.
Fords, July 9:-AIbert Leon, OF
Perth Amboy, acted as host to the
members Of the Fords Fire Company
here last night, when a celebration
was held to mark the completion OF
the furnishing of the new building.
All members Of the company and
number OF invited guests were
present at the clam bake. President
William H. Hoy Of the fire COM
pany, presided at the table. In his
Introductory remarks Mr.. Hoy stat
ed the object of the affair and ex-
tended cordial welcome on behalf
of Mr.. Leon to all the fire laddies.
On motion, carried by q unani-
nous rising vote, Mr.. Leon was elect
ed an honorary member Of the com
pany He made an appropriate re-
sponse, thanking the mem bers for
this honor and wishing the organi-
cation success IN all its future un-
dertakings.
The bake was prepared by James
E. Rogan, who catered very success
fully to the appetites of the men.
The eats were pronounced o. K.
by all, and the social event was one
that was well suited to the formal
opening of the new and beautifully
appointed quarters
The Fords Fire Company Is now
one OF the best equipped companies
In Woodbridge township. The first
floor is used for the apparatus. and
the second floor is given over to the
social uses OF the members. The
meeting room is beautifully furnish
ed with velvet carpet. comfortable
chairs and tables in rich fumed oak
and leather. Four side rooms are
fitted for committee meetings. The
entire building was furnished by Mr..
Leon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
PRAISES WORK At
ANTl-LIQUOR MEET
Rev. Mr.. Northrup Returns
from Prohibition Convention
in Atlantic City EnthuSed.

Rev. James H. Northrup, pastor
of the First Presbyterian church.
who has been at the convention of
the Anti-Saloon League at Atlantic
City, during the past few days. re-
turned to this city again last night
and is enthusiastic in the praise of
the work of the prohibition wave
that Is sweeping the country. Rev
Mr. Northrup, who was an ardent
listener at the convention had con-
siderable to say in regard to the
proceedings and speeches made dur
ing the time he was there He said
one of the most important things
that impressed him was the number
of men of high political standing
present on the platform.
Some of those whom he observed
were former Governor Foss, of Mass
achusetts; Governor Carlson, Of
Colorado; former Governor Patter-
son, of Tennessee; Congressman
Hepburn, of Iowa; Governor Lister,
of Washington; former Governor
Hodges, of Kansas; Senator Shep-
pard, former Governor Stubbs, of
Kansas; Congressman Decker, of
Missouri The hero of the convention
was Richard P. Hobson, who led the
fight last year. State Committeeman
Fred o. Blue, who was one OF the
speakers, told of the successful en-
forcement Of the prohibition law in
West Virginia.
One OF the most significant feat
ures of the convention, says Mr..
Northrup, was the cooperation of
OF
with the Anti-Saloon League. Rev.
Father ]. J. Curran. president of the
Catholic league, presided Wednesday
morning and stated the position of
the Catholics and appealed to all to
take up the fight. Father Curran
said the Anti-Saloon League was
neither Catholic nor Protestant, but
American. He said, If there we're
more Protestants than Catholics for
prohibition. it is to the formers s
credit. Father Curran received
most hearty welcome
Mr.. Northrup said It was Of inter-
est to Perth Amboyan to note how
many Of the most prominent leaders
and speakers at the convention
who have been in Perth Amboy to
address us. DR.. Purley A. Baker,
general superintendent, the official
and active leader, addressed Perth
Amboy audience; a year ago former
Congressman Hobson, the hero of
prohibition, spoke at the Y. NJ. C. A.
cornerstone laying, and John G.
Wooley, the Wendell Phillips of
prohibition, spoke in the lecture
course at Simpson church some time
ago.
The liquor regulation and local
option were not often mentioned in
this convention, said the pastor. The
local option was occasionally re-
ferred to as pertaining to three or
four backward states not having
local option, New Jersey being one.
The climax of the convention was
reached yesterday morning In the
address OF Mr.. Hobson on the grand
strategy of the fight Eighteen states
are now under statewide prohibition
and South Carolina votes on it in
September, Montana in November,
1915; Vermont in March, 1916, and
South Dakota in November, 1916.
Since the convention last year nine
states have voted for prohibition.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
Damage at Sea Breeze.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Tottenyille, July 9:-When the
miniature cyclone swept across the
Raritan bay shortly before o'clock
yesterday afternoon considerable
damage was done to the campers at
Sea Breeze and at Raritan Bay Park.
The wind lashed the sides of the
tents and waters of the bay dashed
high on the beach, flooding some of
the tents close to the shore. The
rain came down In torrents and the
tide in the small creeks swelled like
rivers. making 1t most uncomforta-
BILE for the campers near them in the
Raritan Bay Park section. Some of
the tents were damaged.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
FREED ON BAIL

Barney Talio, of the Spa Spring
section, one of the men charged with
atrocious assault for the alleged
shooting of Joseph Garando at the
Barber Asphalt Paving Works on
April 27, last, has been liberated
upon bail In the amount of $500
furnished by John Cappacione. Three
others held under similar bail are
still in jail. Two other alleged gun
large
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
ARRkS IN FLAMES AS GERMANS
CONTINUE COMMANDMENT
CONTINUED from Page II
Take Advantage of Blunder.

London, July "a Petrograd
hespatch to the Daily Mail says:
1.-THE Austrian army under Arch
duke Joseph Ferdinand, hurriedly
pushing forward Monday On the high
road from Krasnik to Lublin under
the impression that the Russians
were In full retreat. lost touch with
Field Marshal Won Mackensen's army
on the right. The Russians, who
were nearer than the Archduke sup
posed, took advantage of his blunder
In allowing the flank OF his force to
be uncovered.
THE aim of this Austrian force
was to break through the Russian
front. and success seemed almost
within its grasp. 1t did not know
that a wood beside the road along
which it was advancing was full of
Russians. The Archduke was vigor-
ousiy attacked with disconcerting
uneKpectedness and lost no fewer
than $1,000 men.
This setback delayed the advance
of the entire Austro-German forces
for three days and it soon will be
seen whether they will be able to
pull themselves together. 1t looks,
however, as though plans for the
junction of the armies of the Arch
duke and Field Marshal Won Mack
ensen at Lublin had gone awry."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
FAMOUS ATHLETE WEEDS

Marion, July 9:-Huntington R.
Hardwick, Harvard's all around ath-
letic star and captain of the baseball
nine, was married yesterday to Miss
Margaret Stone, daughter of Galen
Stone. of the firm of Hayden, Stone
& Company, bankers. Thomas Hard
wick, brother of the bridegroom, was
best man, and his ushers included
Russell Frye, Frederick J. Bardlee,
Walter H. Trumbull. T Emerson
Murphy and Robert Stone, all class
mates.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
Say Woman Mas DfsordsrIK

Upon complaint that she had
called vile and Indecent names, Mary
Mulcroft, thtrty-five years old, OF
200 Front street, was arraigned be-
fore Acting Recorder Somogyi this
morning. Bessie Ward, of 199 Front
street. was the complainant The
case was dismissed with the under
standing that neither woman was tc
annoy the other in the future.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
SUIT Of LAWYER VS.. LAWYER
is SETTLED OUT OF COURT

An action brought by James S.
Wight, of the law firm of Wight &
Wight, against Peter A. Peterson to
recover compensation for legal ser
vices rendered, was settled out OF
court this afternoon. The case was
called in the district court this
morning and was set down for trial
at l o'clock this afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
BOYS ESCAPE COP

Sergeant Mulligan made vain
attempt to capture two boys last
night who were later believed to
have stolen from the confectionery
store Of Christian Won Spreckelsen.
The sergeant noticed the boys carry
ing a pasteboard box at the Central
railroad crossing on Smith street
shortly after 10 o'clock last night.
He hailed them and inquired as to
what they had in the box At that
juncture they dropped the box and
fed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
BIDS FOR EXCAVATION At
SMITH STREET PROPERTY

The firm Of I. Alpern & Company
Is receiving bids at its office, 159
Smith street, for the excavation Of
land situated at the corner of Smith
street and Madison avenue. Maps
and plans are being given out at the
office. This property, which was
known as the Haliahan estate, was
recently sold through the Alpern
firm to Samuel Levy, of New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
Chased from the City.

John Murtha, sixty-seyen years
old, knight of the road. according
to the police, who was found drunk
yesterday by Patrolman Kozusko,
was released by Acting Recorder
Somogyi this morning upon condi-
tion that he leave the city immedi-
ately.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
DEGREES OF DIVORCE MADE
IN TWO ACTIONS IN CITY

Applications for absolute DEGREES
of divorce have been made by John
Delaney, counsel in two actions here.
Mrs. Elizabeth Csanka seeks a di-
yorce from Charles Csanks, and Mrs.
Elizabeth Lektrik, (Balabas), wants
to be relieved from the bonds of
matrimony with Stephen Lektrik.
The actions are now being waged in
the court of chancery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
PLAN IkSTALLMENT

At meeting OF Valhaila Lodge,
No. 275, Odd Fellows, last night,
plans were talked over for the in
stailation of the newly elected and
appointive officers that is to take
place Thursday, July %. Arrange
ments will be made for a reception
to the district deputy grand master
and his staff On their official visit
here at that time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
Lawyers at Session.

Cape May, July 9:-The second
days session of the Maryland Bar
Association was called to order yes
terday by Judge Charles n Burke,
OF Towsen, the president. who intro
duced 7. Scott Offut, of Baltimore
county. He spoke On the Courts
and the People,"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
Russians Advance Is Claim.

Petrograd, July 9:-An official
communication issued by the war
office last night says in part:
! "On the left bank of the Vistula,
during the night of the 9Th, the
.enemy, under cover of enormous
clouds Of poisonous gases, delivered
ATTACKS in the direction OF Bolimow
b(on the front west of Warsaw. On
ia front of about eight miles he sue
Eceeded In some sectors in capturing
Dur first line of trenches, but by
icounter attacks next day we dis
lodged him and recovered the posi-
ttion except In the sector near the
IBolimow Road. where the fight still
continues.
"Our troops in the direction Of
fLublin continued successfully to de-
Kelop the offensive which we had be-
gun in the sector of Urzendorf and
Bystrfjitza. Our men dealt the enemy
terrible blows and between the 5th
hnd 18th took about 1000 prisoners,
while they captured several dozen
machine guns and a flag. In this
sector the enemy is in retreat and
I'VE are pursuing him
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
BOY BADLY BURNED TAKEN
TO THE CITY HOSPITAL

Carl Kolator. Of 36l HaH avenue.
the boy who was badly burned about
the hands and face Wednesday By the
premature explosion Of a skyrocket
has been removed to the city hospi-
tai, where he is receiving attention.
Fearing serious results Of the burns,
Dr.. NJ. s. Meinzer ordered the child
taken to that institution.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
Whara Did IA Get III

A Nebraska college professor says
Shakespeare did not work in brew
cry. Theirs will follow some lightning
calculations as to how much he had
to spend during his lifetimes to get
so much inspiration.-Loussyille Cou-
rier-Journal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09

One Funeral for Four Auto Victims
Trenton, July 9.-The bodies of
Mr.. and Mrs Robert Mayer and two
children, killed in collision between
q train and their automobile near
Farmingdale Sunday night. were
buried at the same time H the -sa1nf
cemetery plot here yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
Resorts Population Jumps 1.77f.

Ocean City, July 9:-The recent
census shows that this city has a
population of 1921. When the CEN
sus was taken five years ago the
figures we're given as 1880, which
shows that the city's population has
nearly doubled in that time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
WAR ODDITIES

London-When q wounded soldier
was operated on in London hospital
surgeons extracted several coins
from his thigh, shrapnel having car
ried pieces of the pocket and all the
coins 1t contained into the flesh.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
EXTRA COURT SESSION

There is scheduled to be an extra
session in the police court at 7
o'clock tonight, at which Acting Re-
corder Somogyi will preside.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09

4 Doliy-My new suit will be finished
vomorrow. MoIly-Tailor or divorce7-
New York Herald.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09
Wise Man.

He II a wise man who always
knows what to do next says an an
eient proverb. -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09

Northern France-While not bonn
harding the Germans. British artil-
lery sections behind the lines held a
horse show, the blue ribbon going
to a noble dapple-grey steed who
formerly pulled a plough In York
shire.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-07-09

Aylesbury, Eng.-Mrs. E. Bate
man, eighty, has eighteen grandsons
and two sons serving with the
British army.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-03-04
mrs ALICE B. WALKER DEAD

Mrs. Alice Barkley Walker died at a
sanitarium in Lexington after q pro-
tracted illness of paralysis and nervous
prostration. She was a native of
Jessamine county and member of a
prominent family. She married MIR. T.
b. Walker. Of Lancaster, and after his
death few years ago. she returned to
Nicholasvllle to make her home. She
is survived by two sons. George, age Is
student in State University, and
Thomas, aged 10. She is also survived
by brother. S. A. Barley, wealthy
farmer. and two sisters, Mrs. w, L.
Steel. of Nicholasville. and Mrs. Mary
Doty, of Winnsboro. 5. G.
The funeral services of Mrs. Walker,
were held Sunday afternoon at the resi-
dence Of her sister. Mrs. w. l.. Steel,
Rev. Coakley. Of the Baptist Church,
and Rev. ]. j. Rice. Of the Presby-
terrain Church. officiating.
Mrs. Walker came to Lancaster as q
bride. and all who knew her learned to
TO love her and deeply sympsthize with
the two boys in the loss of a devoted
mother.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-03-04
ALEXANDER BANK
DIRECTORS Sued

John j. Williams. for the State Bank.
ing Commissioner, has filed suit against
the directors of the defunct Alexander
bank for slO4,OO representing the
principal and interest of notes the
banking commissioner charges were
used for the sole benefit of George
Alexander and of which Mr.. Alexander
assumed all responsibility on the wit
ness stand in his recent trial in which
he was sentenced to an indeterminate
term IN the Frankfort prison.
The notes themselves aggregated
SS4. 900 and the interest brings the to-
tai amount sued for to S104, ZOO.
After setting up each note not exc
cuted by Mr.. Alexander the petition
allie ges that the money went for the
use and benefit of George Alexander.
This is the largest suit ever filed in
the Bourbon Circuit Court.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-03-04
COURSE OF STUDY IN
MOONLIGHT SCHOOLS

The course Of study in the moonlight
schools this year will include, besides
reading, writing, arithmetic. drills in
language, history, geography and civ
les, one hundred questions and answers
In each OF the following subjects
Health and Sanitation, prepared by the
State Board of Health; Roads and Road
Building, prepared by Hon. r. C. Ter
rell. State Commissioner of Roads;
Agriculture, prepared by Hon. J. W.
Newman. Commissioner of Agriculture
Domestic Science. prepared by Miss
Mary E. Sweeney. Head of Department
Domestic Science, State University.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-03-04
NEAR ACCIDENT.

While switching car of coal on to
the elevated track of Hudson and
Hughes last Tuesday morning, the
front truck of the car jumped the track
and came near topping over before the
train could be stopped. Jimmie"
Highland, the head brakeman on "Old
Henry, and one of the most accommo-
dating boys one ever meets. was on the
derailed car at the time and thinking
that it was sure to go over. jumped to
the ground distance of Is feet and
seriously sprained his knee. The car
was stopped in about its length and no
further damange was done. Jimmie
was sent to Richmond on the eleven
o'clock train and his friends hope for
his speedy recovery.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-03-04
LOOK OUT FOR THEM.

From different parts of the country
come stories of swindle successfully
worked on farmers who thought they
were going to get cheap groceries.
Two smooth strangers went through
the communities taking orders for a
house in Chicago, pretending to sell a
standard brand of sugar and flour %
ehesply that every farmer visited took
from $40 to $50 worth and other things
besides. Because of the low prices the
flour and sugar had to be paid in adj
vance" 1t is alleged that in one COM
munity the swindlers picked up some
5000 and no groceries delivered. -
Somerset Journal.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-03-04
JONES.-.YEAKEY.

Mr.. Gooch Yeakey, prosperous
farmer Of Hedgevile and Miss Gertrude
Jones. one of the bellies of Hedgeville,
were made man and wife by Rev. F..
M. finder last Friday afternoon. The
bride was cousin Of Mrs. Jim Hatcher
and the ceremony was performed at
her residence on Water Street. Many
good wishes and congratulations are
extended the happy couple.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-03-04
A preacher was fined $50 at Somers,

A preacher was fined $50 at Somerset
for making naughty remarks to q
woman who brought pet poodle to
church. the jury finding that so long as
the woman and the dog acted decor
ously there was ne occasion for the
preacher to sass her. We are sure the
poodle acted more decorously and dis
turbed the preacher less than some
boys and girls we have seen in church.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-03-04
RUNAWAY JUNE"
Al Romans Opera House.

One of the most interesting serial
pictures and one that has proven very
popular all over the country, will start
at the Romans Opera House. on Mon
day night, March 18th.
Mr.. Romans knows how to cater 70
the movie" public and is very
fortunate in securing Runaway June,
which starts on this night and we feel
certain will prove a popular serial.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-03-04
HIGH CLASS Entertainment

The c. f of the Christian church,
are hoping to secure the Transvlvania
Glee Club for March Both. This club
is composed Of two professors and 81
college boys.
They present play, high class music
and popular songs.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-03-04
POPULAR SPEAKER.

DIR. Crossfeld, Of Transylvania
University, will lecture Sunday night
at Christian Church. his subject will be.
The Great Life Plan. DR.. Crossfeld is
a forceful speaker and we bespeak for
him a large audiance.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-03-04

Cover your patches Of turnip and
other greens, IL you have not already
done il. with straw litter about four
inches or over deep and you will force
II month ahead of that left bare. II
this be so it will repay you well for
the little cost, don't you Think
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-03-04
BUYS ANOTHER farm.

Mr.. j. |. Hamilton purchased last
week Of j. Y. and j. F. Robinson their
farm out the Kemper lane on the Lex
ington pike and containing about $50
acres. for $S5 an acre. This farm is
known as the William Clark farm and
is considered one of the most productive
in the county.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-03-04
Fine PIANIST

Mr.. Raymond Hughes. Of Louisville.
who is the piano player at the Opera
House, is said. by those who know. to
be the finest pianist IN Kentucky. A
great many go just to hear him and all
pronounce him a wonder. He pleases
all classes, playing both ragtime and
classical music.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-03-04
SAD DEATH.

Mr.. T. r. Suits, has just returned
from Columbia. where he was called by
the illness and death of a beloved
daughter. Mrs. Fannie Suits Browning.
Mr.. Stults has the sympathy of the
many friends he has made since coming
to our county, in his sad bereavement
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-03-04
CORRECTION.

The coal business of Burnam and
Rucker at Paint Lick. hes not beer
purchased by Mr.. John Coldiron. Al
was stated In last Issue. but still re.
mains part Of the firms business and
will be under the Management Of Mr..
Row Estridge.
The central record. (Lancaster, Ky.) 18??-current, 1915-03-04

A Mercer Co. woman took advan-
tage Of the last day of FEBRUARY and
killed her husband. it being unlawful
to kill husbands. in Boyle and Mercer.
after the first day of March.