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Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
NEW TROLLEY LINE
GIVEN IMPETUS
Vice President of Jersey Gen.
trail Traction Co. Here to
View Territory in Northwest
ern Section of City.

Impressions gained by city officials
through activity Of heads of the Jer-
sey Central Traction Company indi-
cate that Perth Amboy may secure a
trolley extension into it's northwestern
section before much time has passed.
The territory about the northwestern
section has just been viewed by t. w.
Wilson, vice president Of the Jersey
Central concern. 1t appears that he,
like General Superintendent William
H. Hitchcock, was favorably impress
ed with the possibilities of opening a
paying trolley line through that Sec
ton. Word to city officials here today
showed that the proposition was now
in the hands of the highest officials
of the traction company and that a
definite statement as to probable ac-
ton could be looked for within the
next few weeks.
For a time city officials thought
little was being done with regard to
the movement for trolley line into
the northwestern section, but they
have become favorably impressed by
the latest word and action of the Jer-
sey Central officials. Alderman John
w. Kelly, who is in back of the
movement to have the Monmouth
County traction company extend to
the northwestern territory, was In
communication with Superintendent
Hitchcock today. The latter first
took up the proposition with city Off
cials on October last year when he
met them and went over proposed
trolley routes. He spoke favorably
upon the Idea of line across the
Convery Place bridge to extend to a
point near Hall and Amboy avenues
and possibly to State street.
The action of Jersey Central Off
cials thus far has indicated to the
aldermen that they are in earnest
and may soon make a decision in
the matter. City officials are i'm
pressed by the report of Vice Presi-
dent Wilson's observations here a
few days ago. They expect definite
action to come within a very short
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
coan'5 2 \

Tie county detective bill by Senate
Han1MoHd,e Of Mercer, Senate No. So
has been recommended to the tudiciar,
committee for the purpose of amend
ment. There was considerable oppo
sition to 1t as it stood, and in order tc
meet this and not endanger it's pass.
age, Senator Hammond had it SEN
back to the committee. Senator
Pierce. of Union, and Senator Rich.
ards, of Atlantic, were two who op-
posed the bill in it's present form.
AS introduced the bill provides foi
four county detectives in each county
of a population between 10000 an(
100000. while the present number OF
detectives is three in those counties
1t was this provision for an additional
detective that met with the opposition
and 1t will be amended so as to elm
mate the provision for the extra de.
tective.
The bill also changes the salary oi
the detectives. Now they are given 1
salary limited to $500 a year. while
this bill permits them to be paid from
$1,500 to $4,000 in counties up tc
200, 900 population, and $4,000 up tt
the 100000 population.
The House of Assembly wound UP
its business for the week yesterday
afternoon by passing a dozen bills
among which were several pension
measures and others to increase sala-
ries. Although the bills were adopt
ed, several of them went through with
negative votes cast by members who
were not in favor of the policies the
measures proposed.
Among the more important of the
bills were the followin:
Mr.. Pancoast, of Camden, increas-
ing the salary of freeholders in coun-
ties not having small boards, from
$500 to $500 and the compensation OF
the directors of the boards from $500
to $500.
Police Officers Pensions.
Mr.. Pancoast, Camden, amending
the act pensioning police officers by
extending the provisions of the law to
the widows, minor children and de-
pendents, as we'll as the parents of
the policemen and retired officers.
The bill applies to all but first class
municipalities. The same member
had passed two other measures,
amending the police pension laws so
that minor children, widows and de-
pendent parents may benefit.
Prison Inspectors Bill.
Assemblyman Wolverton, of Cam
den, has put in a bill, which, If
enacted into law, will take from the
Board of Prison Inspectors the right
to parole prisoners who are serving
life sentences and leave that power
entirely In the hands of the Pardons
Court. The same member has intro
duced a mill permitting greater SEN
tence than now is possible in cases
where a prisoner at the bar pleads
non vult or nolo contendere to an in
dictment charging murder. This will
give a person charged with murder
the right to enter plea of guilty to
some other Indictment than murder
in the first degree, but will leave with
the court the right to sentence him
to life Imprisonment.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
TWO MORE SHIPS SUNK;
BIG LINERS SAFE IN PORT

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IL New York. Feb 1.-THE
ctdr uner Adf16ffc Wn1c[4MUX4X
ty-four passengers. fncI6dfnr
american arrived In Lfvefpool 7123
day. according to fefegram u fS17
iocaI oHces this morning.
The Carmania OF the Cunard Iiua
mas arrived safely in Liverpool local
off1cers announced today. She car
r1ed munitions and food stuffs and left
New York Feb. 4.
The French liner Espagne. carving
zS0 passengers, sixty-seven of whom
are Americans. sailed for bordeaux
today after having been held in mort
since Saturday by coal shortage. Most
OF the Americans are going to France
tor volunteer ambulance work at the
front. -
The Holland liner Rvn.
dam which sailed January 20 for Hol-
land, is back at her pier in Hoboken
today. She reached port last night.
after having been ordered back by
wireless, when she reached danger
waters outlined in the German subma-
rine decree.
The Cunard liner Carpathia, carrv-
ing no passengers, arrived in New
York today unannounced. She left
England January 26.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
LOCAL MAN GIVEN
TERM IN PRISON
Mike Gondura, HabituaI Wife
beater, is Sentenced to
Serve from Two to Three
Years in States Prison.
Special to tho EVENING NEWS.

New Brunswick, Feb. 14.-Mike
Gondura, of Perth Amboy, habitual
wifebeater. was yesterday sentenced by
Judge Daily to serve from two to three
years in states prison. Charles Kom-
alski, of South Amboy, was yesterday
acquitted of charge of larceny and
receiving. John Kruztian, Of Wood
bridge. is on trial today on accusation
Of having stabbed Louis 10th.
Gondura, who has often been arrest
ed by the Perth Amboy police, was
found guilty by a jury of committing
assault and battery on his wife, Julia
He was defended by Leo ]. Coakley
Prosecutor Joseph E. Stricken tried the
case for the state. Asked If he had
ever been convicted before Gondura
told the court he guessed 1t was as
many times as he had hairs on his
head. He was Immediately sentenced
to states prison. The jury in the case
was as follows:
William Brockman. New Bruins
wick; William H. Butcher, Monroe;
John H. De Mott, New Brunswick
Adolph Dressler, Perth Amboy: Rich
ard Henderson, Perth Amboy; Fritz
unnaans 1fetuchen: Charles II. Hus.
Joseph sJoneisOif
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
COLLECT WASTE PAPER
IN CITY SCHOOLS TODAY

The collection of waste paper in the
public schools was continued today,
and the paper will be taken up by the
purchasers this afternoon. Judging
by the results obtained in the collec-
tions thus far, the school authorities
in charge of the work, expect to have
a large amount taken in today.
Last weeks collection of paper
from all of the schools Of the city
netted 6,023 pounds. The average for
the collections to date, each week, is
in the neighborhood of 5000 pounds,
or about forty-three dollars a week.
which is distributed among the
schools according to the amount
which they contribute.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
Another Steamer Sunk

specidf 0g United Press Wire.
st. Johns, N. b, Feb. 14:-A cable
received this morning by William
Thomson & Company. Shipping
agents from Hayn & Sons, Belfast.
Ireland, announces that the steamer
lnnishowen Head has been sunk at
sea. She sailed from Belfast Febru-
ary II in ballast for St. Johns.
The captain and all members Of
the crew with the exception of one
man was saved.
All except four of the crew of the
British steamer F. d. Lambert, sunk
today, were safely landed, it was an
nounced this afternoon.
(The Lambert was a steel screw
steamer of 2,105 tons, registered at
Sunderland and owned by J. Westoll. }
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
ANOTHER or PRESIDENTS
APPOINTMENTS ATTACKED
special by United Press Wire.

SpeCIuI Uy UHIteu fTEsS HHt'
Washington, Feb. 14:-There was
growing belief today that another of
President Wilson's appointments is
to be made the cause of some bitter
remarks in the senate. The latest is
the appointment of Ray Baker, of
Nevada, to be director of the United
States mint.
The director of the mint has ex-
elusive charge of the purchase of all
gold, silver, copper and other metals
used by the government in minting
It's coinage.
The fight on Bakers nomination,
it is said, will be based on the fact
that he is a close personal friend of
Secretary Tumulty.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
be- Joa,.1 . z Fsii56 ~

boy; John FrtB61
Adam 8tuIts. E,tscaf1, :.
Komalslxi was accused of 1arcenx
and receiving of 1876 from Paul Jasen-
ski in South Amboy. The state en-
deavored to prove that Komalski had
taken the money from a till while
Jasenski was in the cellar Of his place
tapping a keg of beer. A jury found
Komalski not guilty as charged.
Kruztian, who Is now on trial, Is
charged with committing atrocious as
sault and battery on Louis 10th in
Woodbridge short time ago. 1t is
claimed that he stabbed 10th. The
prisoner is represented by Thomas
H. Hagerty and Prosecutor Stricken
appears for the state. The jury is as
follows:
Harry Bender. Perth Amboy; r. A.
Bulls, Perth Amboy; John Dahmer,
New Brunswick; George w. French
Jr, South Amboy: Milton Julian, New
Brunswick; julius Klein, Perth Am
boy; Garret Kinney, New Brunswick:
Richard Manley, New Brunswick;
Hans Nelson, Perth Amboy; Henry
Polkowitz, Perth Amboy; c. J. Skiv-
eson, Perth Amboy; Isaac Williamson,
North Brunswick.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
SOLDIER GUARDING BRIDGE
KILLED BY ACCIDENTAL SHOT

Albany N. Y, Feb. 14-Hugh Tay-
lor, Of Co. c, Tenth Regiment Ma
tional Guards, was killed by accident
al discharge of a gun in the hands of
another soldier during the night while
on inspection duty near the Catskill
aqueduct. Military officials will con-
duct an Investigation.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
DEBATE ON LIQUOR

Trenton, Feb. 14.-A joint debate
will be staged at the Bordentown thea
tire, Bordentown, Burlington county, on
Sunday afternoon next, between rep
resentatives of the New Jersey Anti
Saloon League and the Capital Liquor
Dealers Association, of this city.
The question will be: Resolved
That the prohibition of the manufac-
ture, sale and importation of alcoholic
beverages is unchristian in principle.
immoral in practice and a false eco-
nomic policy"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
Another 'rWest Point"

nptCtuF % UNFIFu FTtSS TtFe-
Chicago, Feb. 14-The University
of Chicago will become a potential
West Point when military training
courses which were announced today
are put into operation. Major o. w.
Bell, of the United States cavalry who
has been designated by the War De-
partment to take charge of the uni-
versity military training court, spent
practically the entire day in confer
ence with President Judson, working
out details of the course.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
Bill for Special Police.

Albany. Feb. 1.-THE Senate today
recommitted the bill authorizing New
York city to appoint police to do
guard duty along Ashokan dam in the
Catskills. The measure Is to be
amended SO sheriffs in counties in the
Catskills may revoke for cause tho
certificate of appointment of any po-
llcemen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
Freight Blockade Acute.

Special by United Press Wire.
Buffalo, N. Y, Feb. 1.-THE freight
blockade caused by holding up of
shipmens by the German tie-up Of
ocean traffic became so acute here
today that special efforts were made
to rush wheat to several New York
towns.
In answer to appeals from Roch-
ester, Lockport and Medina rodav
railroads accepted for immediate ship
ment consignments of grain, for flour
mills in these cities.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
scandinavians Protest.

SpecfdE % UHIttu IFeSs WIZ
Copenhagen. Feb. 1.-THE Danish
Norwegian and Swedish governments
have forwarded the Central powers
identical notes protesting against the
'sbarrage of certain sea zones" accord
ing to official information today. The
note recalled on previous occasion
there have been formal complaints by
the Scandinavian government. stating
serious injury to the rights Of neutra1A
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
TO LECTURE ON ANIMALS

Woodbridge, Feb. 14.-H. Elmer
Gilchrist, director and lecturer of the
department of humane education and
extension of the American Society for
the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
will speak in the high school audito-
rum tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. The
lecture will be free and will be upon
the subject 1.-THE Conflict With Cruel
ty." 1t will be illustrated with lantern
slides and motion pictures.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
MUST STOP BARTERING
ON R0CKAWAY FORT
,necfdI bu United Press Wire.

Albany, N. Y, Feb. 14.-That bar
tering must cease and the state must
stand prepared to take firm hand
in the Rockaway land situation, was
the declaration today of Senator
Brown, Republican, leader today on
the floor of the senate. This statement
was made after the bill authorizing
New York city to deed land in the bor-
oughs of Brooklyn and Queens had
been recommended to the committee
on the affairs of New York city at the
request of Senator Mills
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
BANDIT SURRENDERS IN
FEAR OF ROOSEVELT
Special By United Press Wire.

Washington, Feb. 14.-The secret Is
out concerning the capture of Chou
Chou, the Domician bandit, whose ac-
tivity about month ago led to the
killing of American marine officers
Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt, vis-
tied the island recently on an inspec-
ton trip. The word was passed along
that Roosevelt and the rough riders"
were coming and Chou Chou surren-
dered peacefully the next day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
FEDERAL FARM LOAN BOARD
ISSUES WARNING TO FARMERS
snec;n, by United Press Wire.

EpectdI Uy UHIeU FTtSS HHe.
Washington, Feb. 14:-Farmers
throughout the country were warned
by the Federal Farm Loan Board to-
day to beware of association organ
izers who might be inspired by a de-
sire to create jobs for themselves.
Under the farm loan act farmers are
permitted to join together in an asso-
citation. Information has come to the
board that some of the organizations
may give evidence of having been
formed for private profits and will
be carefully scrutinized before being
granted q charter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
Would Raise More Money
DRIVE GERMANS BACK

Petrograd, Feb. 14-South of Vris-
Wat lake an enemy battalion broke
through Russian trenches, today's Of
fetal statements said, but counter at
tacks drove them back. Russians re-
established their position.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14

Naval guns OF various sizes
are being assembled at the New
York navy yard and are
to be used on auxiliary and scout
cruisers and on any vessels of that
type which may be converted to war
uses in event of necessity, it was
announced at the Navy Department
today.
The department explained the as
sembling of the guns is spureIv a
precautionary measure" 1t was in
sisted the guns are not for use on
American merchantships and defen-
sive armament.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
BILL FOR U. S. BUDGET
pecfdI by United Press Wire.

Special By United Press Wire.
Washington, Feb. 14.-Establish-
ment of the budget system for the
conduct of the United States govern
ment whereby the President would be-
come responsible for all expenditures
of the government is provided in bill
introduced in the House today by Rep
resentative Anderson of Minnesota.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
Start improvements.

Work has been commenced at the
Y. M. c. A. to put in the board walk
in the boys lockers room. The work
Is being paid for by the boys them
selves with part of the money raised
at the vaudeville show they gave re-
Gently. The work will be completed
shortly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
Move to Protect Americans

Special bD United
Washington Feb 14Presiden Wilson formulating his first
step to protect Americans the prosecution of their
legitimate errands the high seas''
1h1s will probably be- according the belief
knoW the Presidents mind recommendation
actively assist American shpowners armng merchantmen
1t is believed this step will come very shortly
While Secretary Lansing has advised President that the
has the legal right vessels at once
the bee holds today that the President will adj
dressed congress he said he would pro-
en for Americans and their property sanctions ann
of merchant ships
I 1t pointed out would be in line with avowed pten
uon OF taxing no premature steps that might
many as bgeren and thereby give act
hostile and blame it On the United States = -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
BILLS INTRODUCED
. OF LOCAL INTEREST
| Provides for Physical Train
ing and Optional Military
Training; Other Raises Pay
of Asst. Prosecutor.
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Trenton, Feb. 1.-Two interesting
pllls nave been introduced in the State
assembly, one providing for courses
OF physical training in all public
schools and an optional course of mil
ltary training in the high school and
the other increasing the salaries of
the assistant prosecutors of Mercer
ana M1ddiesex counties.
Inc Dill for the increase of the SAL
ary or the assistant prosecutor was
introduced by Assemblyman AlIinson
and will effect John A. Coan, of Mid
dlesex county. if the bill is passed, in
creaslng his salary from $2,50O to
year to $4,000. The assistant prose.
cutor or Mercer county will receive
the same increase If the bill is passed.
Ihe physical training and military
training bill was introduced by AS
semblyman Pierson.
Ready for war developments in the
German situation, both branches of
the legislature, in completing their
work for this week, adopted the day
to day adjournment plan. The next
regular session will be held next Mon
day evening at 8 o'clock, but If inter-
national trouble should come de-
manding quick action, the legislature
could meet any day this week.
with next week scheduled as the
last for the introduction of bills, a
Hood of measures appeared yesterday
afternoon. In the senate TWENTY-FIVE
bills and one joint resolution were
introduced and the number put in the
assembly was seventy-seven bills and
one resolution. This makes a total of
157 in the senate and 323 in the as
sembly, or $50 altogether, besides sew
eral resolutions.
Local Option Action.
The new local option bill, the senate
committee substitute for Senate 1, the
Gaunt bill, and Senate 40. the Mack.
ay measure, will come up for final ac.
ton In the senate next Monday night
The substitute includes the best fea.
lures Of both measures. 1t is practical.
ly certain to pass the senats but Il,
fate is req ed as doubtful In the as
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
u. S. ACTION SOON TO GUARD AMERICANS AT SEA;
GERNHANY'S HAND IS SEEN nv CUBA AND MEXICO;
COUNT VON BERNS7ORFF SAILS HOME TO BERLLN
BIG LINERS SAFE
I'M PORT; MORE
STEAMERS SUNK

Former German Ambassador Bernsor sails this
afternoon Scandinavian liner for Germany.
German influence outbreak Cuba in Mexico
President Wilson formulating first step protect
the high Believe merchantmen will soon be
armed.
Big White Star and Cunad liners arrived ports despite
German submarine activity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
CONFER FIRST DECREE

The first degree was conferred on
four candidates by Hornet Encamp-
ment, No. 60, Odd Fellows. last night
at a meeting of the lodge in Odd Fell
lows hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
eERARD SENDS Full pEpQbl,
o. BaaEEGlzE g9Nl!I!3l!1
BY CARL w. ACKERMAN,
United Press Staff Correspondent
with A m N $50 dal. Cora I'd \

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
with Ambassador Gerard.)
Berne, Switzerland, eb. 14-Ambas-
sador Gerard has forwarded to WASH
ington full report of conditions at
tending the German administration of
Belgium, including statement of de-
portation of workmen. 1t was stated
today that the former American dip
lomatic representative at Berlni had
completed his transmission of official
report for the present. He leaves
Berne tonight for Paris. He was en-
tertained tonight by the French AM
bassador at dinner, at Berne.
Would Raise More Money
Specie, By United Press Wire.
New York, Feb. 14:-"If Germany
allows neutrals other than Americans
to continue relief work in Belgium,
it Is Americas duty to continue to
pour its millions of money and sup
plies into that stricken country"
That is what Chairman Hoover, of
the Commission for the Relief of
Belgium, told 500 prominent persons
at a dinner in his honor here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14
GUARD BERNSTORFF
WHO SAILS TODAY
Fact That Baroness SWiedinek
is to Sail With Bernstorff
Party is Still Great Secret in
Washington.
Special ty uzstes Press svirs,
New York, Feb. 14-Under
guard of United Statea Sac,s,ku

Especial ty ISste5 Press WiTs, 49, ;
/ New York. Feb. 14-Under ky
guard of United States, uSacsahuu1
m3? LOO deputies Of the customs
house neutrality squad. and Hoboken
suite arrived in Hoboken early tod>yi
from Washington. The party was i'm
mediately escorted to the pier of the
liner, Frederick VIII, and went
aboard the ship. At o'clock the liner
will head down the bay and the last /,
formal step in the break in diplomatic
relations between this government !
and Germany will be complete.
The German envoy and the German
consuls from various parts of the !
country together with other Teu- I
tonic representatives, will be en- route
back to Berlin.
Points Towards Break.
Special BY United Press Wire.
Washington, Feb. 14:-The fact |
that Baroness Zwiedinek, wife of the |
new but unaccepted Austrian charge |
lie affaires, is sailing home today |
with the Bernstorff party, appeared |
significant in view of a break in re- |
ations between the United States |
md Austria. Negotiations with Aus |
ria to relax her endorsement of
Termany's submarine warfare are
still kept secret But as there are
40 signs that she has changed her
position 1t appears likely that
break cannot be avoided.
Ambassador Bernstorff's message
% the capitol before quitting was an
expression of hope that war between |
his country and the United States |
would be avoided.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-02-14

$50 that the ID
be properly i
their activity
holders decid
Trenton Mond k<,r
desirable legis me-.
The action foll6wsd discussion Of
the Egan road bill, under which the
county had taken steps to improve GER
tain roads, under the belief that the
state would bear the cost.
There came no action upon the bud
get other than to continue it until
next Monday. 1-l ~
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-11-22
Housewives Are Warned
Against Food Saving Foes

Minneapolis Journal: The execu-
tive committee of the National House
wives league urges the members of
the league and all housewives in the
country to realize that there are wom-
en- alien enemies as we'll as men alien
enemies. And to treat every woman
who discourage s food conservation or
loyalty to the food administration as
traitor to this country and also as a
dangerous enemy to the fathers, broth
ers and sons who have gone from our
homes.
Mrs. Julian Heath, President
Mrs. Egbert V. S. Chamberlin,
Vice President.
Mrs. George w. Hutchinson, Sec
rotary and Treasurer.
This message was received today
by Mrs. c. d. Allin, president of the
Minnesota Housewives league, from
the headquarters of the league in New
York.
The National Housewives league is
being sent persistent communications
criticizing the food administrations
conservation propaganda, according to
to the national officers, and agents are
being sent to break up league meet
ings by talking peace to the women.
This is believed by members of the
league to be pro-German propaganda.