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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
APPROVES COUNTYS
ACTION At HOLE"
Councilman PariSen Says He
viii Vote TO Give Freehold
erS Jurisdiction Over Road.
SEES BETTERMENT AHEAD
Believes South Amboy Wants
Results Produced at "HoIe-
in-the- -WaIT' First.
SEES BETTERMENT AHEAD

Councilman William H. Parisen,
of South Amboy, stated last night
that he heartily approved the pre-
liminary action of the Board of Free
holders to take over Ridegway ave-
nue., leading through the hole-in-the-
wall, and he stated that Michael
Stanton, the other minority member
Of the South Amboy city council,
would also undoubtedly vote to give
the county board control of this
thoroughfare.
Mr.. Parfsen said: Il will certain
ly vote to give the freeholders juris-
diction over this road, for believe it
may be a means of eliminating the
disgraceful conditions at the hole-in-
the-waH. l have suggested different
plans at various times, but the coun-
ell has seen fit to reject them, so l
am now prepared to oSsupport any
means of attaining the desired re-
suit. l will not, however, vote to
take that elephant tthe right of
way) off the hands of the Pennsylva-
mia Railroad Company, for believe
the city wants results produced at
the hole-in-the-wall first
Freeholder Kerr stated yesterday
that he believed the county could
amicably conduct negotiations with
the railroai company for the i'm
provement of the hole-in-the-wall.
THE freeholders cannot expect, .
said Mr.. Kerr, "to have the railroad
company elevate their tracks above
the hole for this would necessitate
an enormous outlay of money in
changing the grade of the railroad
yards. We believe, however, that
the company may widen the passage
way and take care of the water at
this point. This, together with the
Improvement of the roadway, should
prove entirely satisfactory"
The Board of Freeholders will
meet again next Monday, but since
the South Amboy city council does
not meet before that time, no further
action can be taken ON the resolution
offering to take Ridgeway avenue,
together with other thoroughfares in
South Amboy, OF the hands of the
city.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
Gen. MaCkensen's Forces Only
80 Miles South of BTest-Lit-
OVsk-RedT Guard of Rus.
SLAMS in Warsaw Suburb.
speoiaI bv Unlted Press Wre

pPtCtuA W GNttEn ffeSS " AuG
Berlin, via The Hague, August Z,
both Kovno and Riga threat
ened by the German advance north
of Warsaw. and the Russian garri-
son that evacuated Warsaw, in dam
ger of being surrounded, the war
office had high hopes of fresh Austro-
German victories in Poland before
night fall.
Official and unofficial dispatches
today regarding the fate of NoYo
Georgiewsk, were In sharp conflict
with a Petrograd report that the
Russian garrison in the fortress had
prepared to Withstand a siege. I'm
official dispatches today repeated the
statement that the Russians were re-
tiring from the force of Novo Geor-
giewsk, an assertion that was partly
borne out by the official claim that
the Germans had broken through
those positions.
The most desperate resistance Of
fered by the Russians has been una
Bile TO halt the extreme wings of the
German armies, under General Won
Buelow in the north and Won Mac
kensen in the southeast. The steady
advance of the German fanks
coupled with the smashing attacks
of Won Gallwitz along the Narew and
the effort to envelop the Warsaw gar
rison, is adding to the confusion in
the ranks of the Russians. There is
every reason to believe that the
Grand Duke cannot escape with his
armies intact.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
Redeemed Money Burned.

Washington, August Redeem
ed paper money with a nominal
value of 541,131,111, in 377,-
364,1S8 pieces, was destroyed by the
Treasury Department during the fis-
cal year ended June 80. Officials es-
innate the notes weighed $50 tons,
AMI that about s5,000,000 worth was
destroyed each day.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
Submarine is Sunk

Special bg United Press Wire.
Paris, Aug IA news agency dis
patch today declared reports have
reached Rome that the Italian subma-
rine Nerside was sunk by an Austrian
submarine in a recent encounter in the
Adriatic. The report is uneonfrmed
from any other source.
The Nerside was built in 1913, dis
placed 22l tons on the surface, and
carried a crew of seventeen men. She
was equipped with two torpedo tubes.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
NAB YOUTH FROM RUNNING
AWAY FROM COUNTY SEAT

Charged with being runaway
from New Brunswick, George Cen
tile, fourteen years old, of 159 How
ard street, New Brunswick, was
taken into custody by Patrolman
Murray at 1915 O'Clock this morn
ing. The lad was picked up at State
and Smith streets. Word of the cap
ture has been communicated to New
Brunswick
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
Shells Bring Down Airshin.

Speealt % IUfItd PreSS Wire
Vienna, via Berlin, August T.
The Italian dirigible Citta di JEST,
attempting to approach the Austrian
naval base at Pola, was brought
down by shells from Austrian anti
aircraft guns and the crew captured.
The airship was only slightly dam
aged and was towed to Pola
An official statement given at
Rome yesterday said that an Italian
airship after bombarding Pola, fell
into the sea- and that the crew OF
six were captured by the Aus rians.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07


Of himself and others
payment of from sl67 upws
nearly 5000 a lot for the proposed
pavement when others on the north
erly end had paid from S140 to $142
g. lot for the same kind of material
about year ago. He stated. that he
did not think that the information
given to property owners by Engi-
neer Mason and Mr. Mccullough
Thursday night quite satisfied the
property holders. In conclusion he
endeaVored to show the unjustness in
the new charge and cited the case of
Andrew Olsen, whom he claimed was
no doubt oyercharged when he was
assessed $414 for the Brighton ave-
nue. pavement, when his lot at Cor
don street and Brighton avenue
faced On Gordon street and he had
previously paid~an assessment of
1854 for paving Gordon street.
Others spoke likewise, as did Mr.
Olsen. The latter was closely ques-
toned by the aldermen and it ap-
peared to be the concensus of opin-
Ion that he. had been overcharged for
sewer connections and that he
was now about to be grossly over
charged for the pavement in .Brigh-
ton avenue. Mr.. Olsen stated that
TWO sewer and two water connections
had been made to the rear of his
Gordon street lot without his knowl-
edge or consent, that they were use
less to him and he had been assessed
for them. He was advised by Alder
man Chris Jorgensen to see the as
SCISSORS and have the charge can
celled and he was given assurance
that a readjustment would be made
In making assessment for the new
pavement. He was given to under
stand that he would have to pay for
in Brighton avenue. He owns a lot
% $50 feet In size
Mr.. Olsen complained to the alder
men about the blocking of the Brigh-
ton avenue sewer. Others joined in
the protest, declaring that the outlet
was continually blocked, that the
sewage backed up and that stencil
often resulted in houses. They were
informed that there could be no
remedy until John H. Gregory's five
year contract with the city to re-
move debris at the foot of the street
and his property had expired The
sewer lines will then be extended to
points beyond the low water line.
Another Brighton avenue property
owner informed the aldermen that
the water main there appeared to be
In poor condition, several leaks hav-
Ing occurred there of late. He was
advised that it would be best to fileel
I petition accordingly with the Board |
of Water Commissioners.
Property owners from Commerce /
street, Hall avenue, High street, |
Watson avenue, Brighton avenue |
Continued on page A.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
Accuses Man Of Attack.

Freehold, August 7-On a charge
of attacking Mrs. Sarah Scobey of
Scobeyville Wednesday night, Mich
ael Felerkiewicz, a laborer, who was
employed, on an adjoining farm, was
arrested at Red Bank yesterday and
brought to the county jail. Mrs
Scobey identified him as her Assail-
ant.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
Remove Body to Pennsylvania.

The body of Edgar Ross, of Leba-
non, Pa. the young man, who died
at the home of his uncle, Superinten-
dent of Schools Samuel E. Shull, of
1874 Kearny avenue, was taken last
night on the 5:29 o'clock train to
Bangor, Pa, where the interment
will be made in the family plot.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07

GERMAN SUBMARINES SINK
SIX ENGLISH VESSELS

kpecIdI bU United Press Wire.
London, August German sub
marines have sunk six English fish
ing boats and set fire to the Danish
schooner Hans Emil, in the last
twenty-four hours. The crews of
the smacks we're landed safely today.
The schooner's crew was placed
aboard the Danish ship Tyr.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
ALDERMEN SEE GROSS ERROR
IN PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
WHEN OWNERS MAKE PROTEST
OLD HOME DAY FUND NOW
OVER S2,4OO, IS REPORT

S1C cial tc the EVENING NEWS.
South Amboy, August 1.-THE list
of subscriptions for the Old Home
celebration in this city has already
reached above the $2,400 mark, and
the money still continues to be gath
cred in by Chairman George Gun
drums committee.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
Three Held For Killing.

Special by United Press Wire.
Brownsville, Texas, August =
With three men held in connection
with the killing of two Americans
yesterday near here, officials are to-
day more hopeful than previously
that they may break up border raid
ing. These men 1t is believed, were
ring leaders of a gang.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
INVESTIGATE THE DAMAGE
DONE BY RECENT STORM
scfal to the EVENING NEWS.

Trenton, August THE State
Board of Conservation and Develop
ment is investigating the damage
done by recent storms to the con-
crete jetties being built at the mouth
of Shark river to prevent the inlet
from filling up and to protect it. The
jetties are mainly constructed of
concrete piling sunk deeply into the
sand. A section of the piling has
been undermined and weakened.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
German Troons Revolt

Special Or United PreSs Wire.
Havre, Aug. SERIOUS mutiny has
broken out in the German garrison at
Liege, Ghent and Bruges, according to
adviees received here today. Troops
who were ordered to User front re-
fused to march. A number of their
ringleaders are reported to have been
shot.
Continued on Page A.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
POPE APPOINTS PEACE
CHAPLAIN FOR ITALIANS
eeiaI bu United press VIC.

Rome, August king Victor
Emanuel has received Bishop Bartoi-
omasi, who was appointed Pope Ben
edict as peace chaplin for the Italian
army at his headquarters at the
front. Dispatches received here to-
day said that the king assisted at
the first mass celebrated by the bish-
op for the troops and afterwards
shook hands with the bishop, who ex-
pressed admiration for the bravery
of the Italian troops.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
Vim. Executes Deserving Treasurer

El PHso. Tex. Aug. Villa officers
arriving at the~border from Chihuahua
report that Sebastian Varges, Jr.. state
treasurer of chihuahua. was executed
by General Villas orders because he
attempted to escape from the country
secretly. Villa remains in Juarez. He
says he will agree to any plan the
United States proposes.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
Italians Still Advance.

oVettnf W OniLeh fTeS5 Hue
Turin, Aug. 7: Italian troops
have stormed and captured the sum-
NIT Of Monte San Michele, one of the
peaks dominating Goritz. Dispatch
es received here today said the Ital-
ian attacks have been renewed with
ierceness that makes the fall of
the Austrian fortress in the near fu-
ture practically certainty.
The slopes of Podgora, domin ating
Goritz from the west, have literally
been bathed in blood since the Ital.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07

New Htudebaker cars to hire, seven
passenger. SIX cylinder. Frank Van
Syckls Garage Co Phone Es1.
I1E2si1-21-H-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07

We carry a complete line of Ford
parts Frank Van Syckle Garage
Co. Phone 591.
11529-11-2I-S-tf
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
(Continued on Page 4. }
ATLANTIC CIrY s2.5o EXCURSION

Sunday, August and every other
Sunday until Sep mber S, incl, via
New Jersey Central, leaves Perth AM
boy 8.25 a. m. 2o049-S-57f.p.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
HAS VOORHEES, QUIT
OFFICE, OR NOT?
Some Aldermen Profess to
Know Nothing About His
Leaving Comptroller Office.

The often repeated question, as to
whether City Comptroller William
d. Voorhees, has or has not resigned,
again became the subject of some
warm discussion at an adjourned
meeting of the Board of Aldermen
last night. Alderman William e.
Wilson insisted that he had positive
information to the effect that Mr..
Voorhees, was insisting up having his
resignation acted upon. The other
members professed to know nothing
about the resignation. Mr.. Wilson
concluded that the prevailing state
of affairs might have some bearing
upon the proposed sale of bonds. to
obtain $4,000 for the purchase of
the former Merritt park property
and to raise $138,000 with which to
pay for street Improvements made.
Broaching the subject. Alderman
Wilson declared that the city should
not be without a comptroller. He
stated that the existing conditions
might be the cause for the refusal of
bond brokers to bid upon the bonds
In question, as was the case early
this week The first ward representa-
tive then declared that he had good
Information, that Mr. Voorhees, in
sisted upon having his resignation
as comptroller accepted.
Alderman John J. Clark was the
first to reply to Mr.. Wilson's re-
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07

Sewing maenInes II Jensen's
17294-5-20-tfs
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07

We carry the largest tire and tube
stock in New Jersey. our prices will
surprise you. Frank Van Syckle
Garage Co. Phone SCI.
11529-11-21-S-tf
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07

Patrolman Martin was detailed to
933 Cortlandt street to disperse a
gang OF umbrella men yesterday.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07

CALL A TAXI-4e. Chris johnson.
19935-82-1m 1mo.- ftp.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07

de Concluded that SO long
man was drawing his salary, he
stAd not resigned. 1t was stated that
Mr.. Voorhees's signature was still
being placed upon the warrants and
he had thus far accepted his pay as
comptroller each month Mr.. Clark
held that that did not look as though
he had resigned. Mr.. Wilson stated
that his resignation was in for ac-
ton. Of the aldermen who spoke,
none had seen the resignation.
Mayor Ferd Garretson declared
today in accordance with statements
previously published in the NEWS,
that Mr., Voorhees's resignation had
been in for some time The execu-
tive said word had reached here the
past four days, that Mr.. voorhees, in
sisted upon resigning.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
ago. Ita1
wrecked Austrfa3 &

Wicked Austrfai
mered trenches ha
heights. forcing tha
treat toward the =
position, however,
the slope with a hot
agree that the ItalS
heavy losses.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07

WEATHER - Partly
cloudy tonight and
Sunday. Light to
moderate southerIy
winds.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1915-08-07
Question Right Of City Engineer
Mason and Commissioner
= Mccullough to Act at Hear
7 ing May..Hage Session Soon

Evidence of at least one gross er-
ror in making preliminary assess
ment for the proposed Brighton ave-
nue. pavement came to light last
night when about fifteen Brighton
avenue property owners appeared be-
fore the aldermen at an adjourned
session to demonstrate against al
legged excessive charges. One man,
who paid S154 for the pavement in
Gordon street was assessed $414 for
the proposed Brighton avenue pave
ment, because his lot ran lengthwise
along that thoroughfare. He had
previously been charged for sewer
and water connections, which he did
not authorize or need and his total
assessment would, by the new $414
charge, be brought up to nearly
1000 for one lot, he said. Prop
erty owners generally objected to
paying $167 lot for the pavement
on the lower part of Brighton ave-
nue., when those in the upper section
had not paid more than $140 for the
same kind of pavement. Criticism
has also been made of the proceed
ings Thursday night, when protest
Ing property owners were heard by
City Surveyor Samuel j. Mason and
Henry Mccullough The mayor and
more than one member Of the Board
of Aldermen declare that neither had
jurisdiction to sit and hear the pro-
tests, inasmuch as q new ordinance
governing the subject, provides that
the council Shall sit at such pro-
ceedings.
Fred G. Christensen filed a writ
ten protest against paying $167 lot
for the Brighton avenue pavement,
which was read when the adjourned
meeting of the council was opened
last night. 1t was at first ordered re-
ferred to the committee on streets
and sewers, but was later ordered re-
cefved and placed on file. At the
conclusion of the meeting Vice Presi-
dent John Kutcher, Of the coun-
ell, who presided in the absence of
Alderman-at-Large w. Guy Weaver
satd the protesting property owners
"ouit1 opportunity to speak.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1915-11-12

Parties needing engraved name cards,
wedding or correspondence stationery,
should call at The Messenger office and
see the beautiful line we are showing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-27
WILL NOT PROTEST.

New York. Feb. 22.-wiIliam l..
Harris of the firm which owned the
steamship Evelyn said the firm would
make no protest to the state depart
ment as he considered tho loss Of the
ship due to war risk which she had
taken.
Mr.. HIarriss said all Of his COM
pany's ships were under orders not To
go through the English channel. The
firm at present has the four-mastcd
bark Pass OF Bahama and two steam
ships. the Vincent and Brynhilda,
bound eastward from New York. all
loaded with cotton. The Vincent left
January 25 with $500 bales. the
Brynhilda February Is with 5000
bales. and the bark left January 30
with 5000 bales. The Beelanaw, an
other OF the companys vessels. will
take ON 500 bales here during the
nsxt few days and leave for Bremcn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-27
NO COURSE YET DECIDED ON
BY UNITED STATES.
Government Wishes To secure Full
Particulars Before Taking Action
Because of Destruction of ship by
Mine.

Washington. Feb. 22.-President
Wilson conferred with Secretary
Bryan tonight concerning the destruc-
ton of the American steamer Evelyn
on the German coast. but in the alb
sence Of definite information as to
what caused the wreck no course of
action beyond diplomatic inquiries
was decided on.
Having learned officially that a part
of the Evelyn's ere headed for q
coast OF Holland. secretary Bryan
cabled TO. American Minister Van Dyke
at The Hague asking that every care
be extensed TO the crew and an in
vestigation OF the occurrence be made
through all available agencies.
Earlier In the day Secretary Daniels
instructed the American naval at
tache at Berlin to investigate the dis
aster.
IL was considered in official quarters
that IL the nationality of the mine
were not determined and IL no proof
were obtained TO show that the Evelyn
was following official notifications TO
neutral vessels concerning the courses
they should steer. there would be vir-
tually no ground for diplomatic pro
test. A civil suit. however. Is certain.
Some officials thought that a claim
for damages might be laid against
both Germany and Great Britain as
mines were sown far beyond belliger-
snt zones without giving due notice to
neutral craft.
officials. were somewhat anxious
over the fate OF that portion of the
Evelyn's crew supposed to have rowed
for the coast OF Holland. American
Consul Fee at Bremen reported last
night that "the crew was saved" on
cials learned today through press re-
ports that the mate and sailors who
originally were thought TO have been
landed in Holland had not been re-
ported through any OF the coast guard
stations or the Dutch admiralty.
Although there has been no pro-
test by the United States concerning
the laying OF mines and none Is be-
heved likely. IL was considered pos
sible in many Quarters that the
United states might attempt TO learn
more definitely the precautions taken
by the belligerents to safeguard neu-
tral commerce in mine zones.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-02-27
BOY LOSES Ills LIFE.
Lacy Martin Fatally Hurt in Runaway.

Mullins, Feb. 23.-An early hour
this morning a messenger from Brit
tons Neck. which is in the lower part
or the county, brought the news Of the
accidental death of Lacy Martin, aged
10. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Emory Mar
tin, formerly of Mullins. The news was
brought to his father, who was in
the city yesterday ard today
From the facts obtained it appears
that young Martin was plowing in his
fathers field near the house and when
he started home to dinner jumped on
the mule sideways, which he had often
done before. He pulled out his tobacco
and paper and started to make a
cigarette, but dropped it. He grabbed
at it, frightening the mule, which
jumped and threw the young man
against tree. AT first his injuries did
not appear to be so dangerous, but
later in the day ii was seen that his
wounds needed attention, and a ply
sician was called. The accident hap
pencd ut l o'clock and the young man
lived until 10 o'clock that night when
he died.