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Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-22
TO EXCHANGE PULPIT
special TO the EVENING NEWS.


Roosevelt, Mar 22:-Rev. r. w.
Mark, pastor of the First Presbyteri-
an church in Woodbridge, and Rev.
F, B. Ham, of the Methodist church
here, will exchange pulpits Sunday
night and Rev. Mr.. Mark will speak
in the Methodist church here. Other
wise the church services for Sunday
at the Methodist church will be as
usual. Indications are that many
people will attend Sunday night.
Another delegation of Methodist
churchgoers from this borough are
making preparations to attend a
Weigle evangelistic meeting in Rah-
way tomorrow night. Forty-seven
people went from here to a Weigle
meeting last Friday. The start will
be made from here at 1905 o'clock
tomorrow night and on the return
trip they will start from Railway at
10:08 o'clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-22
TO DEBATE IN ROOSEVELT

Roosevelt, March 22.-The Roose-
welt and Bayonne braEciles OF the
Young Judaea will conduct another Of
a series of debates in this borough on
Sunday, April 8. The local members
are making preparations for the event,
which gives promises of becoming the
attraction for a large gathering
The local branch of the Young
Judaea expects to hold a large and
active business session in about week.
Arrangeme ents have been made for
paying up dues to the state federation
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-22

1t was not until the early part Of the
eighteenth century that razors were
made of steel blades. The men in the
middle centuries resorted TO pumice
stone, with which, to use the words of
Mr.. Pepys, they went through the proc
ess of trimming their skins"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-22
His Dea, est Wish.

The neIghbor children were all in
vited to Roy's birthday party. AS
each child lit candle on the cake he
was to wish for something. Charley
said: II wish my mother would for
get to tell me dasn't have two pieces
of cake when I come to your party
again."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-22
SUIT FOR DIVORCE

Papers have been filed in the court
of chancery at Trenton for absolute
divorce on statutory grounds by Ju-
lius Belenezki from his wife, Anna
Belenezki. Louis Y. Sosin is repre-
senting the complainant in the case,
who seeks the custody Of the child
of the couple.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-22
ROOSEVELT Y. NJ. C. A. NEWS
Special to the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Roosevelt, March 22.-The newly
formed boxing class in the Y. M. c. A.
held Its meeting last night and showed
progress. There are q number of as
sociation members who saw a marked
interest in this sport and it appears as
though the class will be swelled In
number before the summer season ap-
proa aches The class meets from 8
to 10 o'clock every Tuesday night and
from to Q o'clock each Wednesday
night.
Nick Alimer stands as leader in the
checker tournament under way among
association members. He has won
eight games to date.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-22
characteristics of Famous Men.

When / meet famous man I note
that all he has is little sense, lit
tie po.iteness and q disposition to look
after things. Many famous men are
very ordinary, except that they are un-
usual in the respects noted.-E. W.
Howe's Monthly.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-22
Damascus an Ancient CITY.

Damascus is the Oldest city remain
ing in the modern world. 1t is first
mentioned in Scripture in connection
with Abraham Genesis 4:15), whose
steward was a native Of the place
(15:2).
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-22
A Free Prescription You Can Have
Filled and Use at Home

Philadelphia, Pa. Victims of eye strain
and other eye weaknesses, and those who
wear glasses, will be glad to know that
according to DIR. Lewis there is real hope
and help for them. Many whose eyes
were failing say they have had their eyes
restored by this remarkable prescription
and many who once wore glasses say
they have thrown them away. One man
says, after using it: Il was almost blind.
Could not see to read at ALL Now / can
read everything without my glasses and
my eyes do not hurt any more. At night
they would pain dreadfully. Now they
feel fine all the time. 1t was like a
miracle to me- A lady who used it says: ::
1.-THE atmosphere seemed hazy with or
without glasses, but after using this pre-
scription for 10 days everything seems
clear. l can read even fine print with
out glasses" Another who used it says:
81 was bothered with eye strain caused
by overworked, tired eyes which induced
fierce headaches. / have worn glasses for
several years both for distance and work,
and without them / could not read my
own name on an envelope or the type
writing on the machine before me. l can
do both now and have discarded my long
distance glasses altogether. i can count
the huttering leaves on the trees across
the street now, which for several years
~ like a dim green blur to me.
81 my JOY at what it has
4 cannot expres1
done for me-" ~. wear
II IL believed that fhousand5 DI1 -
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-22
CUT THIS OUTFIT Is WORTH MONEY

CUT THIS OUTFIT IS WORTH MONEY
enclose with &c and mail II to Foley &
Co, 2S35 Sheffield Ave. Chicago. Ill.
writing your name and address clearly
You will receive in return trial pack
age containing Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound. for coughs. colds and Group;
Foley kidney Pills. for pain in sides
ney and bladder ailments; and Foley's
Cathartic Tablets. a wholesome and
thoroughly cleansing cathartic. for
constipation. biliousness, headache and
Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-22
What q LoadI

The most powerful Persian camel.
the one bumped kind from the prov
lnce of Khorassan, can carry 600
pound load at rate Of 20 miles q
day.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-22
Sc1ty as they have
standard Of qualif1ca-

.tfon is high and men receive appoint
ments upon their merit. The discipline
of the city bears creditable testimony
to our police department. We want
everyone to know this. All the citizens
of the city should realize that there
are some good elements in their city.
and spread the news even among the
foreign people so that observation OF
city ordinance Is even more careful
than at present.
Civic pride is fostered by coopera-
ton between the people and their rep
resentatives. This is necessary in every
department of city government. The
board of health can distribute ntera-
ture on sanitation and hygiene and es-
tablish codes for plumbing and drain
age, but the people must observe the
regulation of the board. Cleanliness of
streets, homes, persons determines
the prosperity of the city. People
passing through will Judge the city by
what they see.
All American citizens In the city who
have any civic pride will recognize the
necessity for action by the political
forces in the city. The commissions of
the city must be to make Perth Amboy
an enviable place to live in, for the
foreigners and for the American Cit
iZen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-22
ADMINISTRATION OF BOROUGH
PRESIDENT IS ENDORSED
specia, to the EVENING NEWS.

6pectdl to the EVENING NEWS.
Tottenville, March 22-The execu-
| tive committee of the Democratic
party of Richmond county at it's meet
| ing Sunday afternoon at Its headquar
&to1as. in Bjchn oQd terrace,. New Hrigh
endorsing the
ough President CafvyOXo
This was done following the recent
appointments made by the borough
president.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-22

any good drusElst and y
Fred A. Seaman.-Adv.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26

weeds from his lawn. He sees some kind
of meeting across the street He may
not know what it is for, but even though
question of public welfare he will throw
down his rake and join in the meeting
That's the spirit that makes a commun-
ity and until the people Of the Lower Rio
Grande Valley learn it-well, they won't
get what they want and what they need
until they organize for it,
While the appropriation of half a mil
lion dollars asked by Secretary Houston
of the Department of Agriculture has not
vet been voted by congress, leading cotton
farmers of Cameron county have already
signiiied their intention of cooperating
mittees to Austin and probably to Wash
ington to seek advice from the govern
mcnt n to some crop that will, in a meas
ure ut least, replace the loss of ST50,00O
to 81 100000 annually that this section
will sustain if the cotton-free zone i es-
tablished.
s. C. Tucker. chairman Of the meeting.
wired Governor j. f.. Ferguson yesterday
that valley committee desired 10 meet
him in connection with the cotton-iree
zone Wednesday, and this morning re-
ceived a reply that the governor would re-
ceive the committee al , o'clock. Com
missioner of Agriculture Davis will be
present.
The committee. which leaves this after
noon. includes Mr.. Tucker, j. l.. Landrum
of San Benito. Joe Barber of San Benito.
Lon G. Hill of Harrington, c. J.. Jessup of
Brownsville and William :. West.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
Engineer Battalion
Here From EI Paso

BrownsvIIe's portion of the United
States army was materially increased to-
day with the arrival of the second bar
talon of the Fifth United Staes cngi-
neers, which has been on duty at RI Paso
for more than year The first battalion
otthe regiment was assigned to station at
San Antonio.
The battalion l. encamped al Fort
Brown where the Xix hundred men com
posing the organization will he housed in
environments. Work completing the houses
has been going on night and day al the
army post.
The object in sending the engineers TO
Brownsville j. not stated but il j. pre-
sumed the mon will be used for the pres
cnt in training engineer recruits, con-
etructing environments for increased num-
ber- Of men. and in similar work. II j.
generally believed here that many of the
minor units of the army will be sent to
townsville 10 give training in special
branches Of war work 10 men of the new
increments of the army.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
POWER IN HANDS
OF us. FARMERS
BRITISH MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE
SAYS DISC0NTENT OF STOMACH
is MOST TO BE FEARED.

LONDON. June 26 "Di~contcnt of the
stomach j. more to he feared than di~con-
tent of the brain. That i why We value
the cooperation Nj the American farmers.
This statement wa, made today by X. f..
Prothro, minister of agriculture. To the
Associated Press lie added: "Thc ont
come Of the war may ultimately hang on
the question of food supplies and the
American farmer j. allotted the essential
part to play in the great struggle for free
dom"
This declaration with a note of wei
come to agriculturists across the sea who
"arc determined ~ use every ounce Of
their strength 10 win the war in the plough
lands of the United States was the key
note in the ministers message to the
United States.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
SELECT|vE DRAFT BEGINS NEXT WEEK
VALLEY COMMITTEE VISITS
AUSTIN ON COTTON MATTER

Organization of Valley farmers for
harmony and cooperation Is the only
method by which the farmers of this see
ton may get what they want. when they
want it. and under conditions that will be
favorable To them and their interests, it
was pointed out by DIR. J. J. Morton, of
the United States department Of agricul-
ture at the second meeting of farmers
at the Board of City Development Monday
afternoon in connection with the proposed
valley cotton embargo.
"Organize. organize, organize" he said.
1T j. only through organization that the
citizens of Pasadena, California. have
made that one of the most desirable resi-
dence cities in the country. Everybody at
tends meeting that has been called for
the public good. A millionaire of Pasa-
dcna may be raking the dead grass and
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
Valley Doctors Reply
To Call For Physicians

Among the most recent additions 10 the
Honor Roll from Cameron and Ilidalgo
contie~ are the physicians. When. on
Sunday last. the examining board for the
medical reserve branch of the United
States Army. opened at Corpus Christi. for
the examination Of doctors willing to sac
rificc their civilian practice to serve in the
reserve medical corps for the war. four
physicians from this section were on hand
To be examined and fifth, DIR. u. f..
Dicka~on would have been there had he
not gotten his dates confu~ ed.
These ofiicerS-and there were twenty
three in number from this and the Corpus
Christi Sec.on-wil be subject to call for
active service at any moment and will be
commissioned 10 the ranks Of lieutenant.
captain and ma ior in the medical reserve
corps.
The doctors volunteering from the Low
or Valley were:
Oscar Y. Lawrence. Brownsville.
w. J. Ninsant. San Benito.
George A. Mcbride. IIarlingeh.
Charles b. Buck, Mercedes
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
new PRODUCTS
UNDER CONTROL
OF GOVERNMENT

WASHINGTON, ID. g.. June 26.-The
extension of government control to irCn
and steel and their products. petroleum
and it, products. farm implements and IL
sal. jute and hemp products. such a. bind
ment 10 the administration food control
bill BY the senate agricultural committee.
Other amendments agreed to provide
that the bill shall not apply 10 farmers,
gardeners and stock raisers' products
raised upon their own land. Action on
the prohibition matter has been deferred.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
Soldier Gets Six
Times 1875 WAGES
fnv Associ.:ed Press.l

CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 26.-Comparing the
pay received by men who fought under
Washington and those who will fight un-
der General Pershing j. made a recruit !
ing argument in posters. Washington's
men received 500 ann ally, ''the whole of
which soldiers may lay up for self and
friends poster in Washington's time
said. Ii also said that ample rations were
provided and ''and annual and fully suf-
ficient supply of good and handsome
clothing j. provided Thirty dollars i
the minimum monthly pay now.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
$40 AVERAGE
IN DONATIONS
TO RED CROSS
WAR FUND IN
BROWNSVILLE
fBy Associated f'ress)
WASHINGTON, D. C., June 26.-The
Red Cross war fund passed SI04,000, 900
at noon. One hundred and ten millions are
predicted by tonight.

The Red Cross war fund had passed the
S6,OO0 mark this afternoon. and the com
mite in charge had hopes that at least
still make the Brownsville contribution
$4,000 short of the amount the city prom
ised TO raise for the 800, ,000, 900 war fund
of the American Red Cross.
There is still opportunity for those who
have not donated TO come in, the commit
tee announced today and also opportunity
for those who have donated te increase
their contributions. This has been done in
several cases, and as some Implications Of
names appear in the general list, which i
published as received by the committee up
to , o'clock this afternoon.
The ladies' committees who secured the
city yesterday afternoon sent their re-
ports in this morning, increasing the totals
by about $3.50. While many of the contri-
buttons were small. some "a low a. five
cents, they were given by the donors with
expressions that If they could have made
it more they would have gladly done 50.
One woman who has been doing wash
children yesterday. afternoon brought 81
TO the chairman of the committee and ask
I'D that the amount be divided and one
dollar credited to each of her two worthy
sons. who have grown into youths and are
helping the family to keep the wolf from
the door. Despite their labors she i con-
tinuing her industry
As result of the contributions obtain
ed during the campaign. the number of
donors to the Brownsville fund has been
increased to about six hundred persons,
making an average of so for each sub
scribed to the fund, considered BY the
committee in charge TO be an excellent
average.
The Dittman theater has announced that
it will turn the theatre over to the Rio
Grande Chapter of the Red Cross Thurs
day, when it will show "God's Law and
Mans" The days receipts Will be turned
over to the entertainment of the Rio
Grande chapter OF the Red Cross, which
will use the funds in it, work
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
lRy Associated Press.l

AT THE FRENCH FRONT, July 20
American. French and British civilians are
working IN closest cooperation with the
French military and civil authorities in
restoring lands devastated by the Germans
when they hurriedy quit the lines they
had held for two years from Noyon 10 the
Somme. For example, an American fund
for the French wounded has stepped aside
from IL original idea and taken full
charge Of the hamlet Of Behericourt with
its one hundred and twenty-five remain
ing inhabitants, all of whom were IN the
greatest distress.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
US. Cities. Expenses
More Than Incomes
(By Associated Pres-l

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. June 26.-Amcr-
lean municipalities have been living be-
Nund their incomes. according to the pre-
liminary census bureau report Tor the tI--
cal wear of 1916. made public today. The
report shows the average per capita in-
dehtcdnc~- for 2l3 cities h. ~Ii.6l, nearly
eight times great aS that of the national
government. Figurc~ ot expenditures over
revenue, III these cities amounted to SIi,-
sol .O70. or @11S per capita.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
KILLINGS END
CAT Tie FEUD
IN OKLAHOMA
(By A. sociated I'ress.D

MUSkOGEE. Okla, June 26.-A bitter
cattle feud Of many years standing ter
minated late Monday in the death of three
stockmen near Cookson. y. \. Ballew,
Frank Lucy and Ed Neelv were killed.
Reports say that Ballow shot Neely and
then he and Lucy exchange shots, each
being mortally wounded.
Another report said that Ballew and
Lucy exchanged shots in front of Lucy :
home. Lucy fcll dead and Ballew started
away when shot from the house killed
him. Autfiorifics ~ Investigating.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
LAST CHANCE TO AVOID JAIL.

NEW YORK. y. Y. June 26.-The last
chance ID avoid jail sentences Of siN
months was given today to All men and
women resident, Of New York who failed
10 register when the state military census
closed last night II was estimated that
one hundred thousand will register today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
Brutal is Treatment
Of Serbian Bishops

WASHINGTON, ID. c., June 26.-"Scr-
bian bishops and clergy are being treated
in a brutal way in the Serbian provinces
under Bulgarian occupation says q
statement issued by the Serbian legation
here. "The Bishop of Scrguic j. nterncd
in n Bulgarian monastery"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
CORRECTION IN DONATION FIGURE.

The Frontier Iumbcr Company's name
was reported in yesterdays paper a. Civ
ing $50 to the Red Gross War Fund. This
amount should have been credited 10 Il. N.
Morris. Jr.. of Sebastian. inc company :
donation To the fund was 800. handed
Yesterday to committee Of ladies max
ing a campaign through the city.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
COAL OPERATORS F0REG0 PROFIT.

WASHINGTON ID. C.. June 26.-Secre-
tary Lane today told four hundred coal
operators here to consider price reduc-
tion. that it i their patriotic duty to fore
20 profits for the successful conduct of
the war
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
U. S. FLYERS REACH LONDON.


LONDON. June 26.-A small contingent
Of the United States flying corps arrived
in England Yesterday wearing civilian
clothes with " blue -ik armIet bearing
the white letters United States Flynn
Corn-"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
JUNE so WILL
BE FINAL DAY
TO VOLUNTEER
and SELECT A
PLACE|N ARMY

WASHINGTON, D. c.. June 26.-An-
nouncement of the local exemption boards
in twenty-four states. including Texas, has
been made. The work Of selecting the new
army may begin next week. The rules gov
erning exemptions have not been announc-
ed.
In a great majority of the cases the
personnel of the boards show that the
president followed the suggestion OF army
officers that city and county officials be
utilized. The president. however, had ask
ed the governors of various states to NOM
mate candidates for boards and ii may
be assumed that the boards as ann0unC-
ed have the approval not only of the pres
ident but of the state executives. All
exemption boards will be announced at
state capitols.
Less than four days remain in which 4
Young man may decide in what manner he
may serve his country.
Provost Marshal General Crowder has
announced that after June 30th the period
Of volunteer enisiments will be closed and
thereafter all men needed for the regular
army and the national guard will be chos-
en- IN cOnscrlption.
Although the president has removed all
reproach from the term "conscript" the
disadvantages attached to il are manvi
Under conScription q recruit cannot Sc
lect the organization or even the branch OF
the service in which he will serve. nor
will M NJ able IN exercise any preference
for station.
From Texas National Guard headquar-
ter~ NJ Houston final appeal i being
sent out IL Texas men between the ages of
eighteen and forty-five TO beat the con
~cription hy volunteering in the Texas Ma
tional Guard Texas still needs many
thousands of Young men to reach the goal
of 10000 which President Wilson thinks
We should furnish.
The Brownsville militia company now
has thirtv-two recruits but must have
more than ~eventy-five t. be taken into
the service Captain Kinder and his Of
ticer~ have opened recruiting offices IN
Putegnat'~ pharmacy 4 number Of youn=
men III San Bcnito ha~ expressed desire
II enlist and il H. probable that Captain
Kinder and DR. Bruce of the Texas Medi-
calcop- will 20 Ia san Benito this even
ing or tonight to pass upon the applicants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
SUSPENSION IN EFFECT T0DA.

PARIS, June 16-Ihc suspension %
constitutional guarantees in Spain goes int"
effect today. according tn dispatches frfom
Madrid. which give no special reason for
the action.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
More Aviation Camps
Will Be Established

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. June 26.-Three
new aviation camps will be established
near San Antonio. besides those at Dal-
las, Fort Worth and Wichita Falls, it j.
announced here today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
SEVERE EARTHQUAKE RECORDED
tBy Associated Press.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. June 26.-A severe
earthquake was recorded on the sesmo-
graph at ST. lgnatius college this morn
ing.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26

LONDON. June 26.-Three British ma
val airplane> fought battle with ten Ger
man machines over Flanders Monday. One
and probably three Of the Germans were
driven down, il j. officially stated. All the
British airmcn have returned safely.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
BRITISH NOVELIST DIES AT 90.

LONDON. June 26-Katherne Sarah
McQuoid, q3. the British novelist and
writer oftravel books j. dead.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
PARIS. Inne 26.-The French mnde q

PARIS. June 26.-The French made 2
surprise attack northwest Nj llurtcbi~c
last night after brief artillery prepara
tion. The war office announces the cap
turc of the entire first line If German
trenches which were held against dcsper-
ate counter attacks. More than three hun
drcd prisoners were taken.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
(By Associated Press.l
CANADIAN HEADQUARTERS

FRANCE. July 26.-ln the general adj
vance on Lens the Canadians have occu-
pied the strongest outpost IN defense of
that place and have passed their troops
toward Lacouottc
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-06-26
fBy AssOciated Press.

MADRID. Spain, June 26.-The govern
ment has decided To suspend the consti-
tutional guarantee.