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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
TAKE TITLE TO T,aNn

Title. to the land on which an avia-
ton plant is being built for the gov
ernment was taken to-day by the
the Keystone Industrial Corporation.
The property is located near Middle
town.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21
By Associated Press

Grand Headquarters of the French
Armies in France, Aug. 2O.-When
prisoners came back in hundreds
shortly after dawn this morning, the
observers knew that the sharp blow
decided on by the French high COM
mand in order to give more breath
ing space at Verdun, had been sue
cessful. After the artillery had
pounded the German positions
stretching along a front of fourteen
miles from south of Bethincourt to
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GERMANS UNABLE
TOSTAND BEFORE
FRENCH ATTACK
Thousands Taken Prisoner in
Great Blow Delivered
at Verdun
By Associated Press

Paris, Aug. 21. Counterat-
tacks of extreme violence were
made by the Germans last night
in an effort to recapture posi-
tions taken in the French often
sive on the Verdun front. The
war Office announces that the
Germans were beaten back with
heavy losses. The number of
prisoners now exceed 5000.
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GContinued on Page 81
HOGS SELL AT Son

Chicago, ILL.,, Aug. 21. = Choice
heavy hogs sold at $40 a hundred
weight to-day. The price marked an
advance of SO in the last eleven
days. Recent government contracts
for bacon were computed by packers
on the basis of $40 hogs.
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BRITISH STUDY PoPE's NOTE

Rome, Aug. 21.-The reply of the
British government to the peace
note of Pope Benedict was handed
to Cardinal Gaspari. the papal Secre-
tary of State. by the British minister
on Monday. The reply says the Popes
note will be examined in a benevo-
lent and serious spirit.
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[Continued on Page 1871
garfield MAY GET POST

Washington, Aug. 21.-There were
outward indications to-day that
President Wilson was seriously con-
sidering the appointment of Presi-
dent Harry A. Garfield, of Williams
College, as coal administrator.
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PAPER TOO HIGH

Washington, Aug. 2l-The advance in prices of book
paper last year excessive and uHwauanted, the
Federal Trade Commission reported oday to the Senate
AS result OF its investigation Of the commission has
ordered proceedings against certain practices Of manu-
facturcrs
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SOCIETIES OF CITY TO
RAISE FUNDR EOR ROOIxs

A meeting of representatives of
various clubs and societies of the city
was held this afternoon in the hall
of the Public Library in the inter-
soldiers with books and magazines.
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GERMANS FAM IN coUNTERATTAcK

London, Aug 22--The Germans this morning made
third attempt to recaptlre positions near Epehy re-
Gently taken BY the British The war office announces
that they were completely rspuised
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SPAIN AGAIN QUIET

Madrid. Aug. 21.-The cabinet yes
terday decided to send home all men
recently called to the colors owing to
disturbances
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vERDuN BATTLE RACES

Berlin Aug 2l.-Ths battle before Verdun has not
yet ended the German headquarters staff announced
,today This morning fresh engagements developed at
'various places.
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THEWEATHER

For Harrisburg and vlcinityt
Partly cloudy tonight and
Wednesdays moderate tenn
perature.
For Eastern Pennsylvania Part
ly cloudy tonight and Wednes-
day; moderate temperature;
light northeast to north winds.
River
The Susquehanna river and prob
slowly. A stnge of about 40 feet
Is Indicated for Harrisburg
Wednesday morning.
General Conditions
The disturbance that was over the
Great Lakes and the Upper st.
Lawrence Valley, Monday morn
ing, has passed off northeast
wnrd and has been succeeded
ny an area of high pressure
from Western Canada, attended
by general fall of 4 to 10 de-
Erees In temperature In the
northern tier of States from
England.
Heavy rains hnve fallen In
Florida and light to moderate
showers are reported from the
SarOiinas, Georgia, Louisiana,
West Tennessee, Missouri, Ne
braskn, Illinois, Michigan and
the Upper st. Lawrence Valley
and Northern New EngInndt
elsewhere throughout the terri
tory represented on the map
fair weather has prevailed.
Temperatures 8 a. M, 20.
SUM Rises, $40 "A. mt sets, 6,56
y. m.
River Stages AS feet above low
water mark.
Yesterdays Weather
Highest temperature, 81.
Lowest temperature. 85,
Mean temperature, 10,
Normal temperature, ~.
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U. S. SENDS $5o,oOOo00 10 ENGLAND
MINISTER 10 HOLLAND NAMED

Washington Aug. 2l.John W. Garrett of BaId-
more was nominated to-day by President Wilson as
minister to the Netherlands and Luxemburg.
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General Conditions

Temperatures a. M, 20.
SUM Rises, $40 a. M, sets, 0,50
p. m.
River Stagei AS feet above low
water mark.
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Italy Smashes Forward

Rome, AIfS. 21.-More than 10,000
prisoners had been taken by the
Italians in their new offensive up to
nounceS.
The great battle on the Isonzo
front continues without interrupt
ton. The war office states that the
Austrian line is beginning to bend
and give way at various points.
The Italians, supported by floating
and fixed batteries and monitors, are
marching toward success which, the
statement says, is becoming delineat-
ed in spite of undiminished enemy
resistance
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-08-21

YeEterday's Weather
Highest temperature, 81.
Lowest temperature. 0J.
Mean temperature, 10,
Normal temperature, az.
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BATTLE FOR LENS
DEVELOPS INTO A
DESPERATE FIGHT
Canadian Attack One of the
Greatest Hand to Hand
Contests

London, Aug. 21.-Canadian troops
around Lens launched another at
tack on the western environment of
the French mining city at 4.30
o'clock this morning, reports the
Rueter correspondent from British
headquarters in France. The attack
developed into one of the most des-
perate hand-to-h hand battles of the
war.
When the Canadians went over the
top they saw masses of gray figures
advancing toward them in the thick
haze. Both sides had planned the
attack at the same moment.
Fifteen minutes after the clash
came the Germans were making their
last stand on the parapet of their
trench. Then then retreated rapidly.
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River

The Susquehnnna river and prob
ably all it's branches will fall
slowly. 4 stnge of about 40 feet
Is Indicated for Harrisburg
Wednesday morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-22
HEARING IN EVERETT
CASE IN So. AMBOY
Some Witnesses Heard Before
Supreme Court Commission
er, anr Then Adjourn.
By Special Correspondent.

oy SpoCut correspondent a.-e.faa
South Amboy, May 22AThe taking
of evidence before the supreme court
commissioners In the Everett case
against tie South Amboy Board of
Education, was commenced yesterday
In School No. 2. The Witnesses that
were examined yesterday were tho
plaintiff, J. r. Fulton, q. #. Disbrow,
A. H. Slower, Moses Alpine, Mrs. 70.
r. Brown, Mrs. J. Emileusen and
Cyrus Davis. siF
A noticeable feature in the testi-
mony that on the direct testimony
Mrs. Everett's memory was apparent
ly clear, but on cross examination 1t
was rather faulty as she was unable
TO remember number of the ques-
tons by the opposing counsel, and
those who were examined gave ex-
pert testimony, most of them. as to
their opinion of Miss Everett's quail
ifcations as teacher. It did appear
as though 1t was a useless expendi-
ture of money to pay superinten-
dent of schools who were so able to
remain. in their homes and then give
testimony as to any teachers quail
fications to teach.
Mr.. English, of Elizabeth, Is Miss
Everett's counsellor and Adrian Lyon,
or Perth Amboy, represented the
Board of Education. After the hear
Ing of the witnesses on the part of
Miss Everett, the hearing was ad-
1ourned to meet In school No. 2
Thursday morning at $3.50 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-22
'KEYPORT AVIATOR
IN HIGH FLIGHT
DeGuierre in Big Sea Plane
Makes Fine Showing Be-
fore a Large Crowd.

Keyport, May 22-One OF the most
successful flights of the season took
place at the Keyport Aviation School
Sunday afternoon when Aviator De-
Guierre assembled to flight of sew
eral hundred feet in the big seaplane
used to make trial flights at the Aero
marine Plane g. Motor Cofapany's
plant here. and which will be OF the
type to be manufactured at the big
fsctory. The flight took place shortly
AFTER o'clock. the aviator going
down the bay for considerable dis
tanoe and returning flew down to-
ward Staten Island for the second
time He allghted on the water some
distance out and was towed In by the
powerful motorboat NJ. and M which
the company has purchased from
William Watts and which Is used as
a tender for the big seaplane.
Inglis M. Uppercue was present to
witness the flight, accompanied by q
large party of friends who came here
In the formers steam yacht and
spent the afternoon at the plant. The
flights this season have been most
gratifying, the aviator having mot yet
met with mishap of any sort. Many
experiments have been made on the
big plane, all OF which have seemed
to be very successful.
Iiuhuio Jus VI SpStIhlotS Wpic oAt
hand to witness the flight on Sunday
afternoon, people coming from all
directions as soon as the noise of the
engine starting was heard.
The work OF installing the machin-
cry at the plant is fast progressing
and 1t Is expected that work will be
started in the manufacture of the
planes In the near future. A strict
guard Is on hand at all times To guard
the factory against any attack from Z
| possible foe.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-22
JAMESBURG

Jacob Beuhler, of Sedswick street,
lies critically. Ill at his homo follow
Ing an attack of paralysis and little
hope is entertained for his recovery
due to his advanced age. Mr., Beuh-
Ter is past seventy years and has not
been enjoying the best of health of
late.
William Jaqui. of Newark. spent
the Weekend with his mother Mrs.
Mary JaQui.
Lloyd Patten, of Bayonne, spent
the weekend with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Elmer Patten.
Albert q. Lange Is enjoying his an
nuai vacation from his duties and Is
spending same with his sister, Mrs.
r. H. MakowslSy, in Brooklyn.
Two trucks of the Arm of Perrine
& Buokelew came to grief Saturday
and one was of greater damage than
the other, The large truck took fire
In town and was saved with difficulty
and the small truck turned completes
ly over several times near the Red
Lion hotel on tho New Brunswick
pike. The driver of the machine
fortunately Jumped and was saved
possible death. The machine was
loaded and was badly damaged. It
has been towed to a local garage for
repairs.
Inc praCt1C6 nlEHJ OF the CnOtr OF
the First Baptist church has been
changed from the home of Mrs. Hall
lam Koons to the church proper in
order to allow for more room.
Mrs. Godfrey Hoffman lies i'll at
the home of her granddaughter, Mrs.
Thomas Douglas, at Lower James
burg
Miss Margaret Christie spent Sat-
urday at Perth Amboy.
Misses Elsie Reid, Florence Lange
and Marion Reid went to the May
fete at Freehold on Saturday and be-
came so interested in the sights of
the city after the carnival that they
missed the last train for home. The
telephone soon brought them trans
portation to their native town,
The veterans Of town and vicinity
will assemble ct the First Baptist
church Sunday morning and hear a
patriotioS address by the pastor, Rev,
John Hhrenstine. A special musical
program will also be provided at this
service. all of which will be in the
English language.
A profit OF SOS was realized from
the strawberry, festival given by the
Methodist church as reported by the
committee in charge.
The Rev. Henry johnson. of the
Methodist church, has finished the
series OF sermons at that church for
the past month. The subject for dis
cussion Sunday night was 1.-THE Un-
pardonable Sin." The leader at the
Epworth League service was Miss
Grace Breclxwedel and the topic was.
rs 1t Easier to be Good when Poor ?"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-22
OLD BRIDGE

Sufficient money was raised by the
committee to purchase q large flag
Tor the pole at the square and the
flag has now been sent for. Accord
ing to the plans of the O.. A. r. who
will hold their usual Memorial Day
exercises here on Decoration Day
morning. 1t is expected that the flag
raising will take place at the same
time. It Is hoped to have a couple of
short snappy speeches., singing. mu-
sic and parade by the children. A
fuller program of the event will be
announced later.
Miss Helen Campbell, who has been
Ill for q week with tonsilitls. is able
TO be out again. zrts
Miss Daisy Brown, of Matawan, is
visiting her brother, Howard H.
brown. OF South Old Bridge and fam
ily.
Harold Appleby and Harold Rusher
Of Trenton, were home over Sunday.
Thomas Wooten is greatly improv-
ing his home In South Old Bridge by
building good sized addition to 1t.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Benson and
daughter. of Asbury Park, came up
by automobile Sunday and stopped at
Mrs. Jane Maguire's.
q Isaac Perdun has taken charge of
the evening paper route again and
Will soc that you get your EVENING
NEWS each night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-22
PORT READlhG LOAN ASSN
HAS HAD SUCCESSFUL YEAR
By spsctoI Correspondent.


Port Reading, May 22.--The Port
Reading Building &C. Loan Association
has closed another successful year,
doubling the receipts OF It's previous
fiscal year. It's assets have reached
the record point of $40, 577.62, having
risen from a few thousands of dol
lars about four years ago. The asso-
eiation has helped about ten members
TO secure their own homes during the
past twelve months. proving conclu-
sivsly to the skeptical the association
- paying proposition and Is ac-
complishing much good.
The report of the officers that the
association Is paying nearly per cent.
profit, 1t Is stated; speaks we'll, 1t Is
declared that the association is now
In such condition under the state
banking and insurance department
laws that there is not a possibility of
any member losing his savings invest
ed in 1t.
The association has over $50 share
holders. having 777% shares. - The
officers now in charge have shown
excellent management of affairs They
are @. Marshall Taylor, OF Elizabeth,
president; William J, Cooper, OF Port
AsadinG, vice presidents DR.. B. w.
AoaSiand, of Woodbridge, treasurer;
Walter J. Braitling, Of Port -Rea ding,
secretaryt Thomas Brown, of Perth
-Amboy, solicitor The directors are:
BerteI Anderson, Hugh Buchan, F. x.
Koipner, ]. D. Ford, d. J, Gallagher,
John Hermann, George e. Byleolxie,
Joseph Hchiayo, James n. Toner and
w, r, Wilson. The auditors are JOS
eph J. Gill. J. Edward Harmed and
Harry A. Quinn.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-22
WOODBRIDGE PLANS
FORDECORAT|ON DAY
Committee IN Charge Of Me-
mortal Day Event issAI
Ready for Occasion.
By sgscsSI Correspondent.

3
Woodbridge, May 22:-The COM
pnittss In charge of the arrangements
for Memorial Day announces that the
event this year viii slirpass all former
years. Plans are nearing completion
and the committee have secured Hon.
Charles l.. Morgan, of Elizabeth, who
will deliver the memorial address at
the Presbyterian cemetery. John
iLenord Merrill, past president of the
New Jersey Society Sons of the Am
erican Revolution, will deliver pa
ct the Methodist church Sunday
I, evening, May 81. ~
ss The line of march for Decoration
Day morning will be practically the
same as last year with the veterans
of the Civil War. firemen, Home De-
fense squads, Campfire girls, Sons of
Veterans. ex-service men and 10y
Scouts In line. The parade will start
from the firehouse in School street at
10 o'clock, proceeding through tho
principal streets to the Presbyterian
cemetery. Associations and societies
of Woodbridge are urgently request
ed to parade in a body. Donations
of flowers from the residents or sub
aoriptions of funds to purchase flow
ers to decorate the graves of depart
ed veterans will be gratefully ac-
cepted by the commander of William
C, Berry Post No. S5. G.. A. r., John
M. Sutton, Flowers will be received
at his residence until 8 o'clock o.. m.
May 80. The committee composed of
nremen in charge of arrangements
for Decoration Day are. w. A. GIL
ham. chairman; r. r.. Valentine, w.
I. Auton, Turner Howell, A. F. So
neld, John Bergen. E. M. Sattler, H.
e. Turner, Walter e. Peterson, I. T.
Spencer, r. A. Hirner, Peter Greiner,
Jr.. J. 3. Potter, L. J. zehrer, John
Hall. Charles zehrer. H. B. Mawbey.
1r., III. B. Mawbey, Jr., Roy Peterson,
@. Blaum and w. H. Prall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-22
F0RDS

| Two of the local fire commissioners
William Hoy and Louis 70. Meyer, Mr..
Smith and Mr.. Stevens attended the
pleasant event and reception which
was held in the Keasbey fire house
Saturday evening. William Hoy made
very interesting speech.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claus Lund, Jr., and
| son Gilbert, Mr.. and Mrs. John Wis
sing and Lars Hanson of Fords, at
tended the thirty-fifth wedding ami
versary OF Mr.. and Mrs. Claus Lund
Sn, at their home in Keasbey, Sat
urday night
The local members of the Home De-
fense League, held their regular prac-
| tice and drill Monday night. Thorn
as Wand of Woodbridge was in COM
mand.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew McClusky
were Perth Amboy visitors Saturday
night.
| ing In Perth Amboy.
New fire hydrants are being put ur
IN Ford avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Fullerton were
visiting at the home OF the formers
parents IN Keasbey, Sunday afternoon
Mrs. George Murdock and Mrs
Andrew Oleson were Perth Amboy Wis.,
| itors Saturday night.
Miss Freda Lpka and Miss Emma
Eisenhauer were out of town visitors
Sunday night.
The contract for the new IRE house
of the Keasbey Protection Fire Com
pany No. / was awarded to Smith 8
Ostergaard. sss,r
Mrs Dunham and her sister, Miss
Mamie Eggerson spent Saturday night
in Perth Amboy.
Mrs. Albert Hirner and sons of Keas-
bey were local visitors Sunday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-22
METUCHER

The funeral services of the late
Charles g. Edgar were held at his
late home on Graham avenue Satur-
day afternoon. The Rev. J. II. Raven,
Rev. ]. w. VanZanten and Rev N. I.
M. Bogert conducted the services and
spoke touchingly of the love Of the
people for Mr.. Edgar and the sterling
qualities of his character The floral
tributes were beautiful.
The household goods of the late
Lewis Campbell will be sold at public
auction at his late home on Main
street Saturday afternoon, May 26.
Mrs. John Reynolds expects to re-
turn home this week from Paterson.
Mr.. Pockman was guest of his
sister, Mrs. VanZanten, Saturday.
Mrs. Charles Corbin has been visit
Ing friends in Boston.
The Misses Belle, Daisy and Grace
Orton, OF New York city. were Sum
day guests of relatives In town.
The Brotherhood of the Presby-
terian church met in the lecture room
Monday evening for a social evening.
The ladies' were included and helped
in the entertainment.
Announcement has been made of
the engagement OF Miss Pearl Grim
stead and Louis Hunt Meade of
Perth Amboy.
Professor e. d. Lucas, of Forman
Christian College. at Lahore, India,
made a stirring address at the union
meeting in the Presbyterian church
Sunday night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-22
SOUTH AMBOY

Leslie M. Hick5on was apprehended
Sunday by George w. Thompson, auto
inspector, of Somerville, for excessive
speeding on the road between this city
and Keyport. He was brought before
Judge Birmingham who gave him a
hearing and as 1t was proven he was
travelling about forty-flve miles per
hour he was fined $40.
John j. Cosgrove and George Sui
livan of this city have enlisted and
left this city yesterday afternoon for
Fort Slocum to enter the United States
service.
Mary &, Reilly, widow of Terrence
Reilly, was buried from st. Mary
church yesterday morning. Rev. Faith
er Griffen off1oiated at the funeral SER
vices, the nearest surviving relatives
OF Mrs. Reilly are three nephews and
a niece in New York city.
Miss Myra Dietrich, of Stevens ave
que spent the week end with relative
In Newark.
Miss Mamie Reamer visited with
relatives In Perth Amboy yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. r. M. Kerr was visitor at
the city yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Eugene Bright, Of Church
street, visited out Of town yesterday
afternoon.
Mrs. e. g: Mason spent yesterday af-
ternoon In Newark.
Mrs. George e. Applegate of Swan
Hill was an out of town visitor yes
terday afternoon.
Mrs. William I. Chasey spent yes.
terday afternoon out Of town.
Miss Estelle King was q Perth AM
boy visitor yesterday afternoon,
Councilman William H. Parisef
made trip out of town yesterday af-
ternoon. !.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-22
BARS UP FOR sLAckERs.
Canada Asked to Prevent American,
From Fleeing Draft.

Canada Asked to Prevent Americans
From Fiesins Draft.
Washington, May 22.-Hundreds Of
young men subject to draft are at
tempting to escape by fleeing the coun-
try, the war department has discov-
cred. As result Provost General
Crowder has requested the assistance
Of the state department In halting the
exodus. is
rg Gases in which Americans OF mill
tary age attempted to cross the border
into Canada already have come to the
attention Of the department., a result,
it is understood, that representations
will be made to the Dominion authori.
ties to bar from their territory all
Americans unable to prove their inten-
tion Of returning to this country prior
to the dates for beginning registration
or the actual drafting OF men. The
same request probably will be made of
Mexico, although that country as a
neutral probably will have to refuse.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-22
CHECK DANGEROUS
!. FIRE IN MATANAN
House Next to Steel Plant
Catches on Fire, but Blaze
Is Soon Checked.
By Special Correspondent.

By Special Correspondent.
Matawan, May 22.--But for the
quick work Of the watchman of the
Matawan water works Sunday night,
In putting out q blaze in g. house own
ed by the Matawan Steel and Iron
company and occupied by Edward
Eastm ond, adjoining the plant of the
Munning-Loeb Company in Church
street, very serious 1re was narrow-
ly avoided.
AS Thomas McNally and John B.
Lambertson were making their rounds
about the water works pumping sta
ton and the stand pipe in Church
street a small child of the Eastmond
family ran from their home nearly
across the road from the pumping
station crying fire McNally and
lambertson ran to tho house which
Is q two story brick dwelling and
found the house full OF smoke and a
corner of the kitchen In flames. A lot
of rags, pasteboard boxes and mat
ress had In some manner caught fire.
MoNally picked up the burning stun
and carried 1t from the house while
lambertson put out the fire that was
slowly eating Its way into the wood
work of the kitchen. In CARRYING the
burning mattress out McNally blistered
his hands badly, but this aot no doubt
saved the building.
Mr.. Eastmond was not home at the
time of the blaze but returned soon
after the fire was out. Had the flames
succeeded In gaining a headway both
the plant OF the Munning- Loeb Com.
pany and the plant of the Matawar
Steel and Iron Company would have
been in grave danger as they are
frame buildings. This made the third
FIRE in the borough over the weekend
the other blaze being extinguished by
the Matawan Fire Department.