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Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
Cars Line Broken.

Vienna. Aug. 30-rhe Russian hold
ON the last part of Galicia seems to
have been completely broken by the
Austro-German offensive. The war of
fee reports that the Russian line on q
front of nearly 160 miles has been
pierced at several points, that the Rus
slams are in retreat and that during
the first two days fighting of the new
campaign 10000 prisoners were made.
The new attack is over front reach
ing from vladimir " olinsky, a few
miles north of the Galician border In
Russia, to point some 100 miles
south in the vicinity of Brze any, The
advances indicated by the war Office
show that already the Russians have
been driven back for a distance sary-
ing from fifteen to twenty miles,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
COPPER WORKS PLAYGROUND
GIRLS WON FIELD MEET

The Copper Works and not the
Barclay street playground girls won
the field meet at the Copper Works
grounds Friday afternoon, the score
being, Copper Works rs. and the
Barclay street, 25 There was an
error in totaling up the points that
caused the credit of the victory to
go to the wrong grounds, although
there was only one point separating
them. For the great work done in
the meet Marie Handerhan was
given a medal, having gotten the
most points. Clara HARVARD was
second, being the loser by only few
points The Fairgrounds are closing
for the season today after one of the
most successful of seasons Much
credit is being given Supervisor
Afflerbach and Directors Ellen Han
sen, Cynthia Frost, Ruth Stacey,
Barney Browning, David Thomas
and William Wedeen for the splen
did work done by them during the
summer, and especially for the
pageant which was such a success.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
ST. MARYS BUYS
SITE FOR LYCEUM
Purchase Daily Property in Fay
cite St.-SuitabIe Structure
Will be Erected, is Plan.

With the ultimate plan of building
a lyceum the st. Mary's Roman Cath
Ollie church has purchased the Daily
property in Fayette street.
The place is situated directly in
the rear of the parochial school and
has a frontage of 120 feet and ex-
tends back to the church property on
Center street
When seen this morning Rev. DR..
William T. Cantwell stated that they
did not intend to build at the present
time, but steps would be taken to
place suitable structure on the
newly acquired property as soon as
the financial condition of the church
would warrant it.
The building will contain rooms
suitable for young mems club and
also rooms for the smaller boys. The
consideration for the sale of the
property is said to be S12,500.
The 1915 session of the parochial
school will begin next Tuesday and
will be in charge of Sister Laurence
of Plainfield.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30

ers of the church and when the
resignation was read it was no sur
prise to them. Mr.. Northrup became
the pastor of the church in May,
1905, having succeeded the Rev.
Harlan G. Mendenhall, who until re-
Gently was the pastor of the Twenty
third Street Presbyterian church,
New York City
Mr.. Northrup when seen this
morning in regard to the resignation
said there was no friction between
him and the congregation and his
letter which was read explained the
matter thoroughly. No time is set
for the resignation to take effect, but
he remarked that it would be when
arrangements could be made between
| himself and the elders of the church.
He said that he had a place In view,
but was not ready to make 1t known
until arrangements had been COM
pleted. This was Mr.. Northrup's
first pastorate after he had complet-
ed his studies for the ministry. He
came direct here from his home in
Branchville Since his pastorate the
church has been in good financial
condition and many members have
added to the church roll each year
He has taken much interest in the
affairs of the city since he came here
and is generally liked by all.
The following is the letter of res
ignation read to the congregation:
"To the Congregation:
at was ten years ago last May
that l was installed as your pastor.
With one exception, this has been
the longest pastorate of this church.
The years have been filed with la
bors and joys The work was stim-
ulating because results were prompt,
but the pastor feels that during the
past year or two, it has required a
constantly increasing amount of en-
ergy to accomplish results and that
the time has come for new voice
and perhaps, new methods of work
Before the summer vacation, in
talk with the elders, declared my
intention to resign, so this step will
not be a surprise to them.
And it seems to be best for us
both that this action should be taken
now at the beginning of the church
year, before we are in the midst of
the many fall and winter activities,
that you as a church and l as min
lister may be the freer to solve our
respective problems at an early date
Many tokens of Kindness. notes
of commentator and personal cour-
tesies have strewed the way with Joy
and evidenced a regard on your part
that l prize very highly, and this
mutual sentiment can continue when
tn, pastoral relations cease
And may God bless you and guide
you.
-. H. NORTHRUP."
August 90, rs,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
CITY SCHOOLS TO
REOPEN THURSDAY
Expect Large Crowds When
Doors are Opened - Half
Time Sessions Again.
TO CROWD HIGH SCHOOL
Until Addition is Completed,
Glasses Will be Held in Base
ment-15 New Teachers.

The children of this city have only
three more days of vacation until
school opens, not to give them an
other long vacation until Christmas,
at which time they generally receive
a week or ten days. The public
schools will open Thursday and al
though crowded, it is expected there
will be room for all. Preparations
are being made by Superintendent
Shull and the Board of Education to
make room for the large numbers
that are expected to enter and also
be promoted to different schools
Fifteen new teachers have been
engaged, one being for the high
school, two for the manual training
school and the other twelve for the
grade schools. 1t is expected that
there will be a large crowd in the
high school because of the large
number of pupils just entering and
the few that graduated. There were
fifty-eight In the graduating class of
1915 and those expected to enter
Thursday total 200, this giving the
school 142 more to take care of
than there were last year. TO take
care of this expected increase desks
have been placed in one of the base
ment rooms so that it may be used
as a regular classroom. All of these
Inconvenience will be eliminated
when the new addition is completed,
but it cannot be said when the build
ing will be ready for occupation.
Because of the large number of
pupils that will enter the grammar
school, 1t has become necessary to
move the portable school building
from No. school to the grammar
school in order to help make room
for the scholars. Even with this
help there will be four classes Of
grammar school pupils who will
have to attend other schools beca" -e
the crowded conditio-ss MAKE 1t i'm
possible to accommodate them.
1t is expected it will be necessary
to have half day sessions at schools
Nos 5, and until arrangements
are made to accommodate the extras.
| When No. has been completed it
will not be necessary to hold half
sessions adm full days will commence
! Immediately.
The schools will begin at the same
time they did last year for the first
few days until it is seen whether it
will be necessary to run half sessions
or not. The high school, however,
will change the hours of school from
those of the last few years School
will begin at $40 and stopping at II
, O'Clock, then beginning the afternoon
session at l O'Clock and closing this
/ session at 1920. This system will
, give the students more time in
school than last years schedule did.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
CRUSHED TO DEATH
UNDER AUTO TRUCK
Driver of Truck That Killed Pat
rick LaughIin Held for Action
of the Grand Jury.
UNDER $4,000 BAIL BONDS
Victim Stepped in Front of Auto
at Corner of Smith and
High Streets.
$4,000 BAIL BONDS

Stepping in front of a heavily laden
auto truck at the corner of Smith
and High streets Saturday night,
Patrick Laughlin, porter at the
Hotel Madison, was crushed to death.
The driver of the truck, Martin Ger
tel, of 269 Goodwin street, was ar
rested and placed under $4,000 bonds
to await the action of the grand jury.
Oertel, who conducts a fat-render-
ing business in this city, was driving
two-cylinder REQ motor truck, the
iload and car weighing in the neigh
borhood of three tons.
Oertel was coming up Smith street
he turned south into High street,
! from the direction of the ferry, and
rounding the traffic sign. About
twenty feet from Smith street, Laugh
lin stepped off the curb and proceed
ed across toward the easterly side of
High street in front of the machine.
In order to avoid hitting the man
| Oertel ran his truck in close to the
curb, when Laughlin suddenly
wheeled about and started back, run
ming directly into the truck He was
Knocked down and the wheels of the
1 left side of his body.
Laughlin died Immediately from
his injuries, the wheels crushing the
left side Of his skull and breaking
his ribs. Coroner Eugene F.. Mullen
was summoned and the body was
later removed to his morgue
Laughlin, who was a we'll known
character, had observed his sixty
ninth birthday only the day before
he met his death. For about two
years he has been in the employ of
the Hotel Madison, serving there as
a porter. For the past two summers
he was stationed at the TottenviIle
ferry terminal, where he distributed
literature advertising the hotel. In
this way he made the acquaintance
of hundreds of automobilists in New
York and New Jersey who were
Laughlin, as he gave out his adver-
tising novelties, usually rendered an
original ditty or, If time permitted,
related some of his humorous ex-
periences to the tourists. When the
accident occurred Laughlin was on
his way to place in lower Smith
street where he was to secure chick
ems for the hotel and he carried an
empty backet on his arm
The accident victim is survived by
widow, two daughters and a son,
living at IA Bond street, Railway,
and married daughter living in
New York One of his sisters is a
Sister of Charity in a Philadelphia
convent BEFORE COMING to this city
Laughlin served as porter in the
Pennsylvania station at Railway for
over sixteen years. The body was
removed yesterday to Railway by
Undertaken Lohmiller.
Oertel, the truck driver, was taken
to the city hall by Patrolman Nc
Gowan and held under $4,000 bail
on a charge of accidental homicide
to await the action of the grand
jury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
Plan Russia Coalition Cabinet.

special bB Uh!ted PrtsS Wsrt.
Petrograd, Aug 30:-Formation
of a coalition cabinet to direct the af-
fairs of Russia for the remainder Of
the war was urged at great meet
ing at Moscow. according to dispatch
es received today. Duma members
and representative leaders organized
tie meeting. Resolutions were adopt
ed declaring the war should be con-
tinued regardless of its cost but urg-
ing the immediate formation of a
non-political ministry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
200, 900 BRITISH COAL MINERS
MAY AGAIN QUIT WORK
tpeciai bD United Press Wire.

cpectdt oU OHtteu FFeSS RHe
London, Aug. 80: - A general
strike of 100000 South Wales coal
miners, unless today's conference
here settles the dispute, was predict
ed by miners officials who conferred
with members of the cabinet today.
Mass meetings were held through
out the Wales coal district Sunday.
The spirit of the men was adamant.
They cheered speakers who accused
the mine owners of taking huge war
profits and refusing to share them
with the workers and denounced the
government arbitration awards.
The majority of the meetings adopt
ed resolutions favoring walk-out
Wednesday if no agreement is
reached today.
The only ray of hope to the gov
ernment today was news that 5000
strikers in Monmouthshire have re-
turned. 1t was said, however, that
these men went back at the urgings
of the miners executive council, who
asked that all miners remain at work
pending attempts at a. settlement.
Strikers in other districts remained
out.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
TWO MEN LODGED IN COUNTY
JAIL ON TWO CHARGES
cial to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS
New Brunswick, Aug. 30-Joseph
Mccormick, aged twenty, of AZ
David street, and John Doyle, aged
twenty-five, of So Greene street,
South Amboy, were lodged in the
county jail here this morning. The
men were brought before Recorder
Birmingham in South Amboy, yes
terday, charged with breaking and
entering and with attempting to as
sault Kate Collins.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
Surprise to Members and Con-
gregation of Presbyterian
Church Yesterday.
WAS PASTOR FOR 10 YEARS
Has New Pastorate in View,
but He WithhoIdS Details for
Final Arrangements.

Rev. James H Northrup, pastor
of the First Presbyterian church for
the past ten years, at the morning
service yesterday surprised the mem
bers and congregation of the church
by reading his resignation. Mr..
Northrup had been away on a vaca-
ton for the past six weeks at the
home of his mother in Branchville
and returned here again Friday
night. Before going away he had
talked the matter over with the eld-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
NO BREAK TWEEN PRESIDENT
and COLONEL E. M. HOUSE
duecial bu Un,ted Press Wire.

Jpecial by United Press Wire
Washington, August 30-"Non-
sense" was the White House an
swer today to reports widely publish
ed that President Wilson and Colonel
E. M, House, had broken"
Relations between the President
and Colonel House continued to be
most cordial and friendly" said Jo-
seph Tumulty, the Presidents pri-
vate secretary. Amy assumption to
the contrary is wrong"
Politicians expressed doubt that
there had been anything bordering
on break between the Texan and
the President over, as it was report
ed, recognition of First Chief Car
rama.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
GIVES WIFE ONLY Is CENTS,
SENT TO JAIL FOR 8 MONTHS

When Mrs. Casper Kubick appear
ed before Recorder Pickersgill this
morning to make complaint against
her husband for non-support, she
claimed that although he had sixty
dollars in his possession, he had
offered her quarter Saturday night.
Kubick, who was arrested by Patrol
man Seiboth and taken to the city
hall in the police patrol, claimed
that he had made ample provision
for his wife and children, but he was
sentenced to three months in the
county jail
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
HUNDREDS OF SHOPPERS GETS
DOLLAR DAY BARGAINS HERE

Local and out of town shoppers
took advantage of Dollar Day Satur-
day, crowding the stores that were
filled with bargains. Although the
7 was cloudy, merchants report
brisk selling, making Saturday the
best of the summer. Now the mer-
chants can get ready for the fall and
winter trade. Dollar Day was an
excellent opportunity to clean out
summer stocks and also gaining the
good will of the shoppers, who re-
ceived wonderful bargains. AS US
ual the out of town trade was heavy
showing that Perth Amboy is the
shopping center for this section of
the state. Shoppers should not for
get that Wednesday is Suburban Day
in Perth Amboy, when merchants
will refund car fares.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
HAD NO LICENSE, PEDDLER
IS FINED So IN COURT HERE

Joseph Simms. of New York, was
arrested by Patrolman Muska Satur-
day on a charge of peddling without
license, and he was fined So by
Recorder Pickersgill Sixteen pieces
of second hand clothing were held by
the police until their ownership is
esta blished.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
WILL MAKE ANOTHER EFFORT
TO SELL BONDS TOMORROW

City Treasurer James A. Rhodes
will go to New York tomorrow to
make another attempt to dispose of
the park and improvements bonds
which were recently offered to the
bond buyers. The previous attempt
to sell the bonds was not successful
owing to the poor condition of the
financial market.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
CIRCULATING DEPARTMENT
OF LIBRARY TO OPEN WE'D.

The circulating department of the
library will open Wednesday, Sep
tember l, for the exchange of books
which have been kept out during the
summer. The library will not be
open at night. All other depart
ments of the building will be closed,
including the reading room.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
NO NEWS OF LINER
MISSING FOR TWO WEEKS

Special bY United Press Wire.
Washington, August 30,-Neither
the navy department nor the coast
guard service had any news today
of the United Fruit liner Marowijne,
more than two weeks overdue at New
Orleans.
No credence was given to the ru-
NOR that several of the passengers
and crew were held for ransom on
Cozumel Island off the Yucatan
coast 1t was believed the ship sank
in the gulf storm with all on board.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
CHILD SETS CURTAIN ATTIRE
IN HOME; DAMAGE SLIGHT

In trying to --ght the gas in the
apartments of Mrs. Emma Harres-
kov, 1S9 Fayette street, last night,
child accidentally set a lace cur
tain on fire. The alarm was turned
in, but Mrs. Annie Evans, a tenant in
an adjoining apartment, used a
heavy coat in smothering out the fire
just before the fire companies ar
rived. The damage amounted to 81.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
ARRESTED ON SUSPICION
IN ASSAULT CASE HERE

On suspicion of implication in the
assault and robbery of Mike Kuchto,
of COL Pacific avenue, John Chakow-
ski, of 268 Dawson avenue, WAS ap-
pretended by Patrolman Lybeck Sat
urday night Chawkowski, with d
companion, is said to have robbed
kuchto last Wednesday night near
Lehigh avenue and Stanfori street,
obtaining 500.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
Sink Big British Steamer.

SpectNI bU UNIItN FfsSS WIG
London, August 30.-The British
steamer Sir William Stevenson, of
1910 tons, has been sunk by Ger
man submarine.
The Sir William Stevenson was
owned by the Tyne-Tees Steamship
ping Company, of Newcastle and reg
istered at that port. She was built
in 1906.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
Saws His Store was Robbed.

Some poorly shod person broke
into the store of Charles Shainy, 69S
Catherine street, Saturday night and
stole two pairs of shoes, according
to the proprietor of the establish
ment, who reported the robbery to
the police.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
WANTS EXCISE BD. JOB

Former Coroner James j. Flynn is
to be one of the candidates for the
Excise Board in the. Democratic pri-
mary this fall, his petition having
been started this morning. The first
signer of Mr.. Fynn's petition was
Richard F. White.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
U. s. FOREIGN SHIPPING HAS
. INCREASED 1888 TONS
Special by United Press Wire.

Washington, Aug. 30-American ship
ping for foreign trade has increased
737,6 gross tons over 1914, despite
stories of decentralization through hos
tile legislation, the commerce depart
ment announced today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
Blow Up German Trenches.

Special 5y United Press Wire.
Paris, Aug. 30:-Whole sections of
German trenches were blown out by
a concerted attack by French artillery
and explosion of mines last night, the
war office reported this afternoon
The damage was most severe at
Court Chausses, Meurissons and Bou-
lante. There were no important en-
gagements of infantry on the battle
front last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
WILL PROBABLY Y NEVER KNOW
CAUSE OF BIG EXPLOSION

Wilmington, Del, August 30-Of-
ficials of the Du Pont Powder Com
pany said it probably would never be
known what caused the mysterious
explosion at the Brandywine plant
yesterday, which cost two lives and
shattered window panes for miles
around. Evidence of incendiarisn:
If there were any, was destroyed in
the explosion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
GENERAL CARRANzA BELIEVED
TO Be IN MEXICO CITY TODAY

Special bD United Press Wire.
Washington, August 90-General
Carranza was believed to be in Mex
leo City today. His agency looked
for his reply by Tuesday at the latest
to the Pan-American peace plan. 1t
was believed to be a rejection.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
DRIVE RUSSIANS INTO FOREST
German Invaders Trail to Stop at Sup
posed Natural Barriers.

pcbSu NHtuFAI baTFIers-
London, Aug. 30.-The Germans are
still pressing their offensive in Russia
and there is absolutely no indication to
date of any intention on their part to
stop. The Berlin official statement
speaks of advances of varying i'm
portance on the entire line south Of
kovno.
1t had been expected here that the
great Bialowiez forest and the Pripet
marshes would serve as a natural
barrier against the German advance
behind which the Russians might take
shelter. Such, however, does not seem
to be the case.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
HELD FOR LARCENY

John Kuritz, of I'll Parker street,
was arrested Saturday and arraigned
before Recorder Pickersgiu on a
charge of petty larceny made by
Annie Kolinich, of 731 Cortlandt
street. He was held in default of
500 bonds for the grand jury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
REPORT LEAKS IN MAIN

Leaks in the water main on Lewis
neet and on Pulaski avenue were
kxked by the police yesterday, and
>sr repaired by the water de-
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
DISORDER AT CAPE HAYTIEN,
BUT PEACE IS RESTORED
Special bu United Press Wire.

Washington, Aug 3O:-some disord-
ars occurred in Cape Haytien Saturday
night, but peace was restored later, Ad-
miral Caperton reported to the state
department Saturday
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30
REPORT THAT GENERAL VILLA
HAS BEEN ASSASSINATED
SDec50I by U0fted Press wire

Special by United Press Wire
Nogales, Ariz., August 3O-Un-
confirmed reports circulated here
day and General Villa had been
assassinated as ne sleDt The story
caused Villa currency to touch a new
low level mark among bankers.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30

CALL A TAX1-4o Chris johnson,
l0o35-S-2-lmo.-f.p
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30

WEATHER Clear
ing and cooler to-
night and Tuesday.
Moderate easterly
winds, becoming
northwest.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1915-08-30

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New Britain herald., 1915-03-10
FRENCH WARSHIP HIT
 BY TURKISH SHELLS
Fragment Fell at Feet of Com mandcr of French Division Opcr-
 atina in Dardancilcs.

Paris, March 10. 5:30 A. MA fra gment Of a Turkish shell fell ycs- terday (Tuesday) at the feet Of Rear Admiral Guepratte, commander of the French division operating with tho allied fleet in the Dardanelles, as he was directing the operations Of the hattleship Suffren, which had cNecut- ed daring maneuver by penetrating the extreme limit of the mine fields, says a Tenedos despatch to the Petit Parisian Several shells are reported to have struck the warship, but the correspondent makes no mention of her having been damaged.
 After yesterdays operations. the despatch says, the crew of the battle ship Gaulers was warmly praised by Vice Admiral Garden, the British commander, for the assistance lent in the reduction of the Dardanaus re- doubt Powerful Turkish batteries were silenced by the Gaulers, which was herself struck by two six-inch shells, although the damage done is said to have been insignificant.
 Operations of the French warships have been delayed for a few hours by the necessity of taking aboard coal and ammunition.