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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23
Fairuiew Red Cross
Campaign Parade
And Dance To-day

The Fairview Red Cross has big
plans perfected for to-day (Satur-
day.. The big parade of the cam
paign will starte this afternoon at
two o'clock from the Lincoln school
on Anderson avenue. 1t will be
headed by Mayor Charles Lyons and
the Borough Council, followed by the
members Of the Board of Education,
the sixty piece band of the employees
of the General Chemical Co., the uni
formed guard of the Junior Order of
American Mechanics and the pupils
of all the schools, to the number OF
several hundred. Citizens will also
march carrying flags and banners.
The line of march will be down
Bulls Ferry road to lower Fairview,
thence up the hill to Grandview, then
up Anderson avenue to the reservoir,
and then returning to Walker street
The big band which has achieved
great popularity in it's short exist
ence, will play stirring American
marching airs along the route, and
will arouse the patriotism of the
townspeople to realization of what
the local Red Cross is trying to &C
complish.
The big Red Cross dance will be
held tonight in the auditorium of
School No. 3, on Cliff and Sixth
streets. The young people are ex-
pected to do their bit IN the cam
paign by attending with their friends
and making the affair success. A
full orchestra will furnish the lively
melodies for the dancing. Local Of
ficials have promised to attend ano
join in the merriment,
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23
Misunderstanding Makes Bitter Talk
At Cifside Council; Apparatus
Specifications Delay Further Action
Council Board Ready To Boost The BoroughNev Sinking
Funds Board Named-7o Trim Lou Trees Barr Apenue
SeOer Project Causes Much Discussion
BOROUGH BOOSTING CAMPAIGN SUPPORTED.

Further action on the proposed
auto fire apparatus for the C1iffside
Park fire department was again post
poned directly to misunderstanding,
which before it could be corrected led
into complications at the adjourned
meeting of the Cliffiside Park Coun-
ell Board, held last Monday night at
the Borough Hall. The episode
wound up bit unsatisfactory to all
concerned.
Fire Apparatus Talk
Toward the close of the meeting
that had not progressed too smoothly.
Councilman Naedler, of the Fire and
Water Committee, introduced set of
specifications of the proposed appa-
ratus. Borough Clerk Renter start
ed reading the specifications when
Mayor Cadien interrupted the read
ing abruptly and questioned several
OF the articles mentioned. Council
man Naedler objected to the interrupt
ton and stated so most emphatically
Mr.. Naedler took the viewpoint that
the object was to lay over the speci-
flcatlon and thus delay action, and
it was this viewpoint that agitated
him. He would brook no further de-
lays. The borough wanted the ap-
paratus, needs it and now with the
many obstacles apparently put in his
path he would clear the entire matter
from his hands.
Cause of misunderstanding
An adjournment was called and
then the fact was discovered that ac-
cording to Mayor Cadien's instruc-
tions, the specifications were drawn
rs 20 be stDnlicsst. e ssht coma Il Isl.
Fof the whole for final action. Had
this been explained before the read
ing of the specifications much un-
pleasantness could have been avoided.
The matter will come up again at
the next regular meeting.
Boost the Borough
Mayor Cadien started something
when he addressed the members Of
the Board of Council in a report on
the arrests of auto speeders and col
Letting fines. He believed that it was
the first duty of the borough to have
signs erected warning motorists that
the Motor Law would be strictly en-
forced and that the signs should be
erected at the principal entrance
roads of the borough This brought
up the often discussed question Of
proper signs and the proposed arches.
Councilman Naedler Objects
Councilman Naedler, who apparent
ly had an off night, was on his feet
protesting against any extravaganza.
This brought the retort from Mayor
Cadien that he would no longer sit
idle and allow the borough to sink
deeper and deeper into a coma of
sleepiness. 1t was high time that the
borough awoke and progressed as all
the other towns were fast leaving
Cliffside Park in the rut.
Continued on page g.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23

What local music lovers pronounced
to have been the most brilliant must
cal entertainment ever given in this
part of New Jersey, occurred last
Friday evening when the grand con-
cert, organized by Nine Blanche
Arral Wheeler, for the benefit of the
Cliffside Park unit of the Red Cross,
was given in the auditorium of the
The concert opened at 8.45, with
the singing of the Star Spangled
Banner by chorus of local young
ladies consisting of the Misses Mar
garet Kenney, Lily Leclercq, Dorothy
Kenworthy, Gisetta Yale, Ella Louise
McClave, Mildred McClave, Mar
jorie McClave, Lucy Reid, Elizabeth
Reid and Dorothy Donaldson, led by
Nine Arral and Mr.. Collignon.
Next came Miss Margaret Sumner
in two delightfully."- given humorous
readings entitled ''Vive la France
and "Banjo Serenade" Miss Sumner
was generously encored and it be-
came Immediately apparent that the
large audience was in happy mood.
Following this number came little
Sally Hamlin, great grand daughter
of vice-president Hannibal Hamlin, in
a recitation of James Whitcomb
Riley's "Raggety Man." Miss Sally
responded to the applause by play
ing Chopin's "Nocturne" at the
piano and reciting the Battle Hymn
of the Republic.
The next number was baritone
solo "Benvenuto" sung by Mr.. Jan
Collignon, director and first baritone
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23
Allison Land Co.
Has Correspondent
Guessing His Head OFF
Communicated

Was there ever anything just like
the Allison Land Company case ?
Here we have a large borough, ont
of the largest in this county, anc
through it runs a strip of land east
and west, reaching from the Hudson
river back to the Leonia line, a mile
or more to the west. On both sides
OF this acreage property are built the
towns of Fort Lee and Coytesville
AS fast as these towns have grown
out north and south they have
stopped at the Allison barrier.
Why was this, the reader asks?
Because the Allison interests would
neither develop nor sell.
Thus the property has acted as a
deterrent to progress. It has stopped
development because it would not i'm
prove itself. Yet in the face of this
fact it has always baked at taxes
The owners must have held :. the
tract intact for some reason. They
would not go on and on for a quarter
of ceutry and allow the property
to eat it's head off in taxes.
At the present rate Of taxation, OF
averaging it for the past ten years
this l52 acres has produced around
~ ys.s4} ~ issxss tr tbs hnrcr g.a
AT eornpoGn4 interest this would
mean that TIE owners have been
forced to pay out over $4,000 in ten
years.
What has become of the property
in the meantime?
In the entire borough,sgo where one
will, and there is not to be bought an
acre Of unimproved land at $4,000
1t isn't in existence. Go to the realty
men. They know. They haven't
any acreage at $4,000.
So. With the men who know
values; who deal in the stuff year
in and year out, there are no acre
age values to be picked up at $4,000
Yet the Allison Land Company re-
Gently tells the State Board of Taxa
ton "Give us 100000 cash in thirty
days, and you take over 152 acres"
Why demand cash?
In business to-day, all transactions
in realty are made on the basis of
cash, or an income producing equiva-
lent. At 100000 the Allison Land
Company would be gobbled up SO
quickly it would make their heads
swim, sold, of course, in the usual
way, on income producing mortgage
Here we have a condition that
brings the matter down to focus
where the game of bluff and politics
play the leading role.
The times are not ripe at this war
stage to warrant big land transac-
tons for development purposes. The
Continued on page g.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23
Epiphany Club To
Stage Fine Show

A rare treat is in store for those
who enjoy good music and splendid
vaudeville in the high-class vaudeville
show and reception to be given at the
new Epiphany Hall by the Epiphany
Club on Friday night, July Is.
Schenck Brothers, as usual with
their liberal. policy, have generously
donated the program of all-star
vaudeville, and every act will be q
headline attraction. In addition the
celebrated and popular Palisade Park
Band will furnish the music.
An energetic and hard working
committee are busy completing the
plans for an enjoyable evening of en-
tertainment and at the low price of
tickets the event will be a memoir
able one. The members of the ar
rangement committee are: Mayor
John c. Cadien, chairman, and Coun-
Gilman J. j. McEvoy, vice-chairman;
Andrew j. Kelly, Richard Fox( sr.,
Daniel P. Woods, Nick Carroll and
John Gormly publicity committee;
Geo. O'Brien, James Mahoney, Geo
| Leclercq and Joe Couglan.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23

of the Antwerp Opera House. AS en-
core he gave the Toreador Song from
Carmen by special request, and an
English ballad. Mr.. Collignon pos
sesses voice of rich mellowness and
tone and was applauded vigorously.
Following Mr.. Collignon, Miss E.
Oldcastle, who in private life is
Countess de Castelvecchio, gave a
beautiful representation in classic
Greek costume, entitled "Perdita. ~
Perdita, having been turned into a
statue at crucial moment in her
life, is seen to come back to life
under the influence of holy love
Madame the Countess proved herself
to be an actress of more than average
merit, holding her hearers in breath
less tensity as she portrayed the
emotions of her character.
Miss Lucille Collette, the distin-
guished French violin virtuose, ther
rendered lie Cygne" by Saint Saens
and the prelude Allegro" by Pug.
mani. In response to the audiences
recognition of her delicacy of feel
+ ing and brilliant technique Miss Col.
lette gave as encore the "Mouvment
Perpetual"
The appearance of Nine Blanche
Arral Wheeler for the next number
brought forth volley of applause
even before she began to sing. Nine
Wheeler gracefully acknowledged thu
compliment and as her first number
sang the aria, "a fors lui" from Ii
Trayiata, revealing voice of won
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23
Palisade Church
Notice For Sunday


On next Sunday morning the Sun
day School and Church services will
be combined and the acting pastor,
Rev. Floyd Spencer will adapt his
sermon to the occasion.
The children will meet in the Sun
day School room at 1890 instead of
the regular hour, and the service in
the auditorium will begin promtly at
IL o'clock.
This will be the last service in this
church until next fall and is design
ed to take the place of the usual
Children's Day service, which was
abandoned on account of the chill
dren being so taxed with their eX-
aminations and other school work.
A full attendance of the scholars,
parents and friends is desired.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23
America s
Righteous Cause.

That was mighty fine phil
OsOphy besides being good
horse sense, uttered by
James B. Forgan, the Chi
cagO banker recently-''it
will cost less to win the war
than to lose it."
Many Americans are dis
posed to cavil and murmer
at the cost of the war. They
want to hang back in an
swering the country's call.
To win this war will be the
biggest Investment America
ever made, though there is
not a suggestion of specula-
tive interest in our part in it.
1t is all based on a God given
inspiration for the world
cause Of Democracy, for
freedom from oppression,
and liberty for the masses
in all lands. If we win we
shall have the consolation of
duty well-performed. If we
lose, all of the expenditures
which war entails will go
without any cOmpensating
advantages. That would be
all right, for we are not
planning for advantages.
But we must not lose the
war because truth must tri-
umph, and the selfish greed
of Prussianism and military
caste must depart from the
worlds annoyances. And
while it will be good bust
ness to win, our enemies are
hungry for spoliation and
indemnities. Victory will
exact its price, but the cost
of defeat will be paid in
degradation and a burden
lasting for generations.
ssl. sA6s ~ tia II ~ w;n ; il,
That must be our common
thought until a treaty with
a broken militarism and .
rising German democracy is
signed.
Every man, woman and
child can and must do some
thing to aid America in
honoring and retaining the
world. 1t is her mission,
her destiny.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23
Generous Donations
Make Possible The
Annual School Picnic

And now it is the kiddies turn
Next Wednesday, weather providing
the school children of Cliffside Par
will parade to Palisade Amusement
Park and end their ardous season;
work with a merry romp in the play
ground of their dreams, Visions OF
liberal portions of ice cream and de-
licious drinks and the freedom of the
Park float before the youngsters as
they dream of owning the Amuse-
ment Park, for such in reality is what
actually occurs.
The school picnic is the only an
nual festival occasion in which the
children plunge with zest. 1t means
putting on their brightest bibs and
fuckers and giving themselves over
to day of joy and merriment, all
made possible by the generous dona-
kiddies themselves contribute their
mite, the Council Board has nobly
done its share and the citizens are
responding eagerly to this oppor-
tunity to spread happiness and
health for the hundreds of little
kiddies.
One of the most liberal contribu-
tions was the check of the Bergen
Contra sting Company fer $780, and
the added dAaa Ion OF s.utus anS
trucks to be used in conveying the
tiny tots who would be unable tx
march in the school parade This
generous offer of Messrs. Fox ano
Di Sciascio heads the long list which
is not entirely complete as printed
The donations of the High SchooI
pupils which, no doubt, will exceed
the estimated figure, has not beer
compiled owing to the mass of work
on hand of auditing the examination
papers and preparing for the com.
mencement exercises. Supervising
Principal Bray and his staff of teach.
ers are busy day and night closing
up the work of the year, and they
will have their statement in next
weeks issue of the "Palisadian." Get
your name and contribution in now.
At the end of this story you vii
find the names of those who have put
their bit to the Picnic Fund. You
name should be there and it is no
too late to be added to this Honor
Roll. Send your contribution to Mr.
A Bohm, at Lawton avenue and the
car line or send it to any of the
teachers or principals of the Cliffsids
Park schools. Every cent added L
the fund will make the day brighter
to these kiddies, perhaps one of you
own, who will practically own tn,
Amusement Park for the dav ThOS,
whose contributions were received too
late to be announced in this issue
will be listed next week. In the even
of rain the school picnic will be post
poned to the next fair day.
Contributors to the Grantwoo,
school are:
R. Wellinghorst, J. Wunch, M
Korb, A. Elemendorf, H. Behrbohm
H. Reynolds, T. A. Suffer, j. P
Continued on page 81
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23
Board Of Trade To
Boost Buy-At-Home

The Boost the Borough Campaign
is now well under way and at the
meeting held last Wednesday night
at the Cliffside Park High Schoo
much active work was started.
The two most important branches
of the work under hand are now in
progress. To arouse the merchants
of the community and encourage a
Buy 1t Aat Home" movement anG
getting the support of financial in.
the building interests of the COM
munity.
The first step to get the co-opera-
ton of our local merchants and bust
ness men will be the hardest portion
of the work. An advertising cam
paign to stimulate public interest
was discussed and several innova-
vations were planned. The member
ship committee is now at work en-
rolling the merchants to aid the
campaign.
| Mr.. Joyce in his talk showed the
direct benefits that would result from
the work of the Board of Trade. He
showed that the borough would bene-
| fit well as the merchants and that
every taxpayers should be interested
in the work as it directly effects every
property owner.
The publicity committee received
the added support in the naming Of
Herbert Everett. The first step is
the first of a series of advertise
ments in the local papers. The pub
licity committee reported that the
Board of Council contemplated erect
ing signs or arches and that similar
signs would be placed at all the
schools. Chairman Cadien suggested
that the lawn in front of the High
School be planted with white washed
rocks spelling out "Cliffside Park
Borough"
Chairman Cadien and Secretary
Joyce will draw up tentative con-
stitution and bylaws for next meet
ing. TIE charter will also come up
for discussion, and those who want
the honor of becoming charter men,
bers should put their application in
early.
Next meeting of the Board of
Trade will be held next Wednesday
night at the High School.
Isl Al, Musicians Win Great Laureis
THE orchestra of the Cliffside Park
High School made it's first public APP
pearance last Friday night at the
Red Cross concert. After the pro-
gram the audience adjourned to the
gymnasium and danced to the merry
tunes of the young musicians.
Few knew of the existence of a
school orchestra and were quite sur
prised to observe that the beautiful
dance melodies were being played by
group of students.
The different numbers of the order
of dances were well rendered and
many professionals would have felt
proud if they had received the con
gratulations and praise that were be-
slowed on the young artists. Their
appearance at future affairs will be
looked forward to with pleasure.
Miss Elizabeth Eaeggerbruch is the
pretty pianist, and Archie Ruser is
the violinist. Martin Stein plays the
flute and Edgar Prout the drums,
bells and traps.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23
Cliffside School Children Working

A very interesting census has
been taken of the gardens in the Dor
ough of Cliffside Park that are run
by pupils Of the public schools. Supt.
Bray is authority for the statement
that there are considerably over 500
gardens being worked by his pupils,
a very satisfactory as well as in
teresting and patriotic showing.
Tony Griffin Makes Strike out Recor
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23
Careless Man Hurt
AT Palisades Park

Ignoring the printed and shouted
warnings on one of the rides at Pail
SADIE Amusement Park, Francis
Abrianco, of New York City, received
fracture of the skull last Monday
He was standing in a car while it
was in motion and his head struck
beam.
He was rushed to Englewood Hos
pital where his condition was report
ed as critical.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23
Hackensack Beats Cliffside

What was called a near-champion-
ship game OF baseball was played be-
tween Cliffside Park High and Hack
ensack High on Thursday afternoon
at the Cliffside Park Fairgrounds.
There was only a small attendance,
and though the home boys lost, it
was due to series of almost conf
cal errors that bobbed up when the
game looked safe for Griffin, who
pitched fine ball all the way except
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23
TONY GRIFFIN MAKES RECORD

Tony Griffin, the crack pitcher of
the Cliffside Park High. School team,
has made record this season that
will probably stand in baseball an
mails for many years. In three con-
secutive games pitched he struck out
So men, 81 in one game, 20 in one
and 10 in another. These were
against Union Hill, when he famed
20, against Leonia, when 81 struck
out, and against Hackensack, with
II saving air. Griffin is rather
short for pitcher, but undoubtedly
has something on the ball, or he
could not make so many players fan
against his fine pitching. He is
rather short and stocky, and is clever
with the bat besides, seldom failing
to get two or more hits in each game
he plays.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23
FORT LEE GRADUATION
EXERCISES NEXT WI

Thursday evening, June %, at
eight O'clock graduating exercises of
all the grammar schools will be held
in the auditorium of School No. l;
admission will be by ticket.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23
Brilliant Concert Big Success,
High School Auditorium Filled
At Fine Benefit For Red Cross

Musical Entertainment At NeU CIfsde High School Great
Social And Artistic Triumph In Behalf of Fund For War
Purposes Spangie Banner By Chorus And Audience
A Real Countess On Program
EVENING A TRIUMPH FOR MADAM WHEELER.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-06-23

Continued on page 81
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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-12-15
.0NE TANKER CAN
CARRY GASOLINE
USED in HAWAII
No Shortage in Supply Expect
ed; Hawaii Uses 2,400,0 900
Gallons in a Year

Hawaii is not in danger of gasoline
famine if the supply of gasoline on the
mainland holds out. According to fig
ures presented by Arthur Wayne,
manager of Smoot & Steinhauser, the
amount Of gasoline used in the terri
tory is about 100000 gallons each
month.
OF this amount it ia thought that
$4,000 gallons are used by the army.
This would mean the distribution of
100000 gallons in one year. Many
motorists have remarked that it would
be difficult to secure boats to trans
pert this amount from the mainland,
but as a matter of fact one tanker Of
the Standard Oil Co. is large enough
to carry the entire supply of gasoline
used in Hawaii during the year. And
this could be carried in one trip.
II According to the Standard Oil Off
.cials the largest tanker carries $4,000
barrels, or 100000 gallons Of gaso.
line, which is nearly 50 double the
amount used in the islands in one
year. The average tanker carries
about $500, 900 gallons, so one can ap-
.preciate the fact that it isn't the lack
of boats which will cause Hawaii any
trouble with a shortage of gasoline.
There are figures to show that the
fuel oil supply of Hawaii is 100000
gallons each year.