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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-19
Junior Prom, Next
Rx l4zst,r M He !
CEfside High School

On next Friday night the final event
Of the social season of the Cliffside
Park High School will be held by the
Junior Class. This Prom, reception
and dance promises to be one Of the
biggest and finest events in the his
tory of local social events. The
energetic committee in charge of the
arrangement have worked hard to
make this affair a success and large
crowd is anticipated
Unusual and novel decorations have
been planned, splendid program of
dance numbers and vocal solos by
Messrs. Devine and Rollins will add
to the gaiety of the evening. The
music will be by Jasper's Jazz Band
and this feature is worthy of head
line notice.
The officers of the class are Martin
Conroy, president; Estelle Ken
worthy, president; Helen Portee
treasurer; and Alfred Church, sec
rotary.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-19
PARENTS DEEPLY AFFECTED BY ASSEMBLY.

the Star Spangled Banner was sung
with great enthusiasm, with Mrs. w.
Binner at the organ. Mr.. Brad
shaw then made short talk on the
value of service to ones country, and
expressed the hope that the young
men who had enlisted from Palisade
would give good account of them
selves, and offering the thought that
war was terrible, and hoped that the
war that had been enlisted for the
cause of Democracy, would triumph,
doing away in the end with the cruel
and selfish autocracies of Europe. He
called attention, in second talk he
gave, that Germany and England
once themselves fought to do away
with an autocracy in France, mean
ing the Napoleaonic dynasty, and
that we should be careful with our
thoughts about the present war in
which we are now about to engage
Mr.. Bradshaw feared that the young
men did not exactly understand the
Presidents ideals already expressed
about the manner in which America
was entering the conflict, and gave
his own views in as to what we should
ever hold before US.
Capt. Samuel E. Darby was the
first speaker called upon, and he
made beautiful little talk, full Of
Continued on page g.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-19
Call Mass Meeting
To Form Branch Of
Red Cross ASS n.

A monster mass meeting will be
held in the auditorium of the Cliff
side Park High School next Wednes-
day night with a view to forming q
local branch of the National Red
Cross Association The meeting has
been called by the committee ap-
pointed by Mayor Cadian and large
crowd is expected to be on hand to
hear speakers tell of the wonderful
work that is being done to aid the
hospital units on the allied battle
fields.
At present the work is being done
under the auspices of the National
Surgical Dressings Committee OF
America, Grantwood branch. Meet
ngs have been held every Monday
afternoon at the Lawton avenue Pub
lie School and the tremendous vol.
umn Of work accomplished has sci
the pasx for many larger communi.
L.sa The TX nstS r1eif engfrHly
self supporting, and at times the
workers have contributed to prepay
the expressage on their finished
cases. Their has been absolutely no
overhead charges in expenses in con-
Quoting the work and much of the
material had been contributed.
The recent Tag Day held by this
resulted in putting a
neat sum in the treasury and every
single cent will be spend for purchas
ing raw materials.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-19
Mass Meeting Called
To Boom Borough

A stirring mass meeting will be
held at the Cliffside High School on
Tuesday night, May %, at the call of
group of energetic citizens who
propose to start a booming campaign
to boost Cliffside Park. The present
plans call for rousng meeting and
definite action is expected. Every
body is invited to come out and dis
cuss the plans for advertising the
borough. 1t is suggested that a
Board of Trade could be planned to
take up the work. The committee of
arrangements consists of Mr.. c. B.
Hearn, George N. Venables, Mayor
-Cadian and E. E. Everett. Several
good speakers will be heard and
everybody is invited to come out and
do their bit to boom the borough.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-19
Bids For Fire Apparatus Rejected
By CLfside Council Monday Night;
A Public Service Official Present
Long Meeting OF Council Board Before Large
Rejected Because OF Technically In Specfcatons
Bids On Improvements ReceiUedDog Ordinance Passed
POLICE WANT WAGE INCREASE.

With their semi-monthly session last
ing until midnight last Monday, the
Cliffside Board of Council accomplished
the usual amount of work and but
little of it was of paramount import
ance to the large audience that pack
ed the council chamber to the point
of suffication. A full board was pres
ent and at the tap of Mayor Cadian's
gavel plunged into business.
Public Service Man Speaks
Mr.. H. C. Donecker, assistant
general manager of the Public Serv-
ice Railroad was present at the re-
quest of Mayor Cadian. Mr.. DON
ecker stepped within the council
sanctum and Immediately became the
target for volly of questions, all of
which he attempted to give soft
answer. The sum and substance of
Mr.. Donecker's talk was that the
Trolley Company was willing and
ready to meet the demands of Cliff
side Park Borough, but they wanted
everything settled in the whole. The
company did not care to take up
trifing questions of no Importance
individually, but wanted to lump the
Whole thing into one and solve the
question and be done with the situa-
ton for all time. Instead of taking
up the various points piecemeal the
Trolley Company's committee was
ready to meet with the Mayors COM
mittee at once. It is expected that
relief will soon be obtained.
Reject Apparatus Bids
The large crowd on hand was visi-
bly, disappointed in the rejection of
the bids on the proposed fire appa-
ratas after great discussion. A slight
technicality in the specifications
caused two concerns, who were I'M
able to bid, to present objections, and
as & iIstcls. sesk "a sois erns Sszs
ready to meet the demands Of the
Fire Apparatus Committee, but in
order to satisfy the most particular
critic, all the bids were rejected and
new specifications will be drawn up
at the recess meeting next Monday
night.
CONTINUED on page g.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-19
Oh! Mercy, Mercy, Me!
Home Water Rates
To Be 81. Flat Now
Assemblyman Harry Kuhlke, After
Long Fight, Gets Victory For Hud-
son and Bergen Counties, Aided
by Bergen Municipalities.
SAVING OVER 500, 900

Trenton, May 18-Material re-
auctions in the rates charged by the
Hackensack Water Company operat-
ing in Bergen and Hudson counties
were ordered to-day by the State
Board of Public Utility Commission
ers. The State Board declares the
existing schedule of the company to
be unjust, unreasonable and unjustly
discriminating against ordinary do
nestle consumers and unduly favor
able to wholesale customers and with
regard to fire service.
Increased charges to cover the
cost of the fire service are ordered.
These, however, are much less in
total than the reductions ordered
for the domestic consumers, the net
result being an annual saving to the
customers of the company in their
positions as direct users and taxpay-
ers of approximately $4,000.
New Rate 81 Year
Finding that the total return to the
company, at it's existing schedule OF
rates on the valuation of $9,5OO,OO0
put upon the company's plant by the
board, excessive, minimum rates OF
$40 and 20 per annum are abolished
and a fiat service charge OF "a per
annum is substituted. The Utility
Board filed two reports covering at
length the results Of the exhaustive
investigation of the rates charged
and service afforded by this COM
pany, which supply water to fifty-one
municipalities in the two counties.
The proceedings were conducted. by
the State Board on it's own motion
following the merging of number OF
companies received as to details oil
rates and service. The original com.
plant was filed by Harry Kuhlke, OF
West New York, then an Assem-.
blyman from Hudson county, and he
was Joined in his complaint by Hud-
son county municipalities. The Der.
gen county municipalities represent.
ed by Judge William M. Seufert, ap'
peared originally as compliments as
to service. but later took the leading
parts for the municipalities in both
rate and service cases. Former AS
semblyman Kuhkle fought for sew
eral years to get lower water rates
in Hudson and Bergen counties.
This will be joyous news to thou.
sands of home owners who have LONG
felt the awful water charges to be
burdensome and unfair.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-19
Palisades Honor List
Young Men Who Haze Enlisted To Serue n


PROF. ] R CRAWFORD OFFIC ER'S RESERVE CORPS
HARRY ELKAN, REGIMENT ENGINEERS.
THEOPHILUS
DR. FREDERICK QUIGLEY, MEDICAL
ROBERT CAFFEL, MERCHANT MARINES.
THEOPHILUS NELSON, DEFENSE.
REGIMENTNATIONAL GUARD
BERNARD BRADY, OFFICERS RESERVE
QUIGLEY, CAVALRY
PAUL BERKEY OFFICERS RESERVE CORPS
GEORGE FREW, ORDINANCE DEPARTMENT.
RALPH HACKER, OFFICERS RESERVE CORPS
CLAYTON STEWART NAVAL RESERVE
ESTE FLAGG, FIELD AMBULANCE CORPS.
EDWARD CAFFAL, MERCHANT MARINES
JAMES WOOLCOTT, MOSQUITO FLEET
CONRAD BREIBL, SIGNAL CORPS.
Henry applied Army rejected
n o. weak heart)
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-19
Two Palisade Police
Plea Of Mass Meeting
In Mr.. SchaI's Hands

Action on the proposed increased
police protection for Palisade was
taken by the Fort Lee Borough
Council last Wednesday night. 1t
was up for discussion, and was finally
referred to the Police Committee for
final decision. AS Henry d. Schall,
of Palisade, announced at the mass
meeting recently held at the Public
School House that he was in favor OF
the two extra policemen here, it is
supposed that the men will be put on
at once. Mr.. Schall S acting chair
man of the Police Committee of the
council. If he concludes to favor
Palisade in the matter, there will be
great rejoicing hereabouts, as it
means more certain fight against
burglaries.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-19
Freeholders To Borrow
$500. 900 For Finances;
New Tax For Roads

The Board of Freeholders held a
protracted meeting Wednesday after.
noon at which number of import
ant subjects were dealt with anc
acted upon. The only member absent
was Freebooter J. Blauvelt Hopper
who was on jury duty in the Fedora
court, Newark.
The Board voted to raise a half.
million of dollars in anticipation of
taxes for the year 1917, on promis-
sorry notes, which will bear interest
at the rate of Az per cent, and run
for period of three months from the
date of sale on May rs. They will be
known officially as the "Tax Antici-
patton Notes." This acton was in
line with the Pierson sAct recently
passed by the Legislature and the
money will be used for financing the
county's business.
A communication from the execu-
tive committee of the Organization
Opposed to Direct Tax for State
Roads asked for financial assistance
in contesting the Edge Road tax, was
received and filed, it being the opin-
ion Of the Board that the latter was
directed more to the municipalities
than to the Freehciders.
The Board was advised through .
cJns nilsistAsiofg iol.s sss.se III n !. Ii
Engineer r. A. Meeker that the pos
sibility of establishing a Federal
along the Palisades was
within the province of the Interstate
Palisades Park Commission and not
within the province of the State
Highway Commission.
The County Engineer was directed
to present full and comprehensive
report on the system for repairs to
pavements damaged by street open
lngs, with the idea of establishing a
method which will give quick and
results.
Freebooter Kinzley said in this
connection that there were over 200
street openings n the county now
covered over but not properly sur
faced, and that the plan was to have
the Road Patrol resurface all open
ings at fixed charge to contractors
and corporations.
The State Department of Public
Roads advised that the percentage Of
the motor vehicle fund for the pres
ent year apportioned to Bergen coun-
ty is 6.33 per cent, or about $685.
900. 1t was said that $4,000 of
that amount win go to the county
and the balance distributed among
various municipalities.
Walter G. Teeter advised the Board
that he proposed planting a large
acreage of vegetables on the Riser
tract along Williams avenue, in Tee
ter Borough, but complained of the
condition of that thoroughfare, which
he said was impossible for heavy
trucking.
The County Engineer was author
lied to select two engineers to go
over the Paterson Plank road and to
prepare such data as will be neces-
sary in the event of suit to recover
for repairs of the same. The action
of the Engineer in selecting Watson
G. Clarke, of Tenafly, as one of the
was confirmed.
The County Engineer was author
lied to furnish the F. R. Long and
w. G. Broadhurst Co. with an order
to repair and replace the plates on
the Anderson street bridge, the price
to be figured on basis of cost, plus
Is per cent.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-19
Fine Concert AT
Epiphany Church

A very appreciative audience was
present in the new Catholic church
of the Epiphany in Grantwood, or
Tuesday night when the big concert
for the benefit Of the church, which
~ siYe nder the 11sxHQpal sapeE:
place.
The opening vocal solo was by Mrs.
Kirmayer, who sang cave Marie" in
a most splendid voice. Mrs. Kirmayer
was compelled to bow several times
and as an encore number sang "The
Last Rose of Summer" This was
perhaps her most effective piece and
brought forth considerable applause.
Maurice Won Schalscha played sew
eral beautiful piano selections and
was well received by his audience.
Mrs. George B. Wheeler, an opera
singer of considerable renown in
Europe was next on the program and
her splendid rendition of some of the
most difficult operate classics caused
the audience to sit in silent admira-
ton of the brilliant voice of this
soloist. Mrs. Wheeler had to respond
to several encores and each time was
applauded more and more.
Mrs. Wheeler was accompanied on
the piano by Mrs. Elizabeth Reid and
on the violin by Miss Dorothy DON
aldson.
Forever with the Lord" was sung
as duet number by Mrs. Kirmayer
and Mrs. DIETRICH, while Mr.. H. STEM
neck rendered "The Palms" most
beautifully.
The church was lighted in a most
novel manner, the electric lights not
yet being ready but the wires were
connected with the home of Mrs.
Leclercq, by an electrician of the the
Public Service Company.
The new bell that has just been
presented to the church by Miss
Isabella Mulholland has been blessed
by Father Ferretti, the sponsors for
the bell being Miss Lille Leclercq,
George Leclercq, Miss Mary H. Mad
den, Thomas G. Fox, Miss Kittie
Burke, Mr.. j. E. Madden, Mrs. R. J.
Fox, Mss NJ Madden, R. ]. Fox, jr.,
and Joseph Coughlin.
The young men were all dressed in
military uniforms, while the ladies
were arrayed in white.
The ceremony was most impress
sive one and will be followed on June
3 by the dedication ceremonies.
NOte-The "Palisadian" musical
critic was unavoidably prevented
from more extended notice of this
notable concert, but will have it in
the next issue.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-19
Suffrage League Elect :
Their New Officers

The Equal Suffrage League of the
Palisades met on Wednesday after
noon of last week at the home of
Mrs. E. Y. Cohen, in Palisade, and
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, Mrs. Z. Yancey Cohen; vice.
president, Mrs. Martin Conroy; re-
cording-secretary, Mrs. N. A. Paul;
corresponding secretary, Mrs. +.
Gautier; treasurer, Mrs. G. Seigrist.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-19
Big Six Motor Car
Stolen At Morsemere

Burglars were busy in Morsemere
early this week. Sometime between
midnight Tuesday and early morn
ing of Wednesday, they opened the
garage of Mr.. Archie w. Durham and
yanked out new 1917 Big Buick
six and it hasn't been seen since. No
clue whatever.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-19
Palisade Soldier And Navy Lads
Honored At Large Church Meeting
In Eloquent And Patriotic Talks

Memorable Gathering Pasadans To Honor The Boys Who
Haze COuntrys Service In Behalf OF America s
War For Universal And Humanity Captain Darby
Mr. Carson Mr. Broom, Mr.. Goodman ReU. BRADSHAW
Mr. Hoinger And Dr. Beattie Make Feeling Addresses.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-19
"Skulking Traitor" Is Writer Of
Fort Lee Sentinel Editorial,
Says Capt. S. E. Darby In Letter

Pasddan Who Drilled Triangle Club Members In MILITARY
Tactics And Manual Resents In Vigorous Reflection
Upon PriUately DriIed Companies And Dares To
Come Outl And Admit His IDENTIFY Called To Bar of
Public Opinion.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-05-19

Continued on page g.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-29
BATTLE GETTYSBURG
NOT UNDER GUIDANCE
OF MORTAL BRAIN

"\HE question of what man lost
the day at Gettysburg for the
Confederacy and won II for
the Northern forces will prob
ably never be settled. o. Henry prob
ably came as near Its solution as any
body ever will when In the greatest
short story In English he said ''if
Longstreet only had"
The question. long a matter Of argu-
ment, was brought to the surface of
the news for minute by the death In
pennsylvania Of Gen. David NJ. Gregg.
the last OF the Union officers who bore
the rank Of general at the greatest
battle OF the war.
The Union forces were strung out
from little Round Top over to Culp's
hill. This latter position was to the
right Of the line. Beyond this, or,
In fact. to the extreme right Of the
engagement, General Gregg was sta
TONED In command OF 10000 cavalry.
men.
The Union wagon train lay to the
rear OF the center Of the line, which
was exactly back OF the famed "high-
water mark" This train had been
from the beginning Of the engagement
the objective point Of the Confeder-
ates. With Its capture victory for the
Northern soldiers would have been
doubtful. Thereupon General Stuart
made an effort to get to the rear Of
the Union line to destroy the train. He
made his charge around the right
wing, when he was met by General
Gregg, and, following fierce engage
ment, General Stuart was forced to
retire defeated.
This would make Stuart "the man
who failed" But as a matter of fact
no one failed In that great conflict.
1t was for the good OF all that Lee
should see defeat, that the charge of
the valiant Pickett should fail. and
that the high tide of the Confederacy
should begin Its recession on that
bloodlest of days. General Gregg, no
doubt. did his part. but II was the
omniscience OF God who foresaw the
future that guided the events at
Gettysburg.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-29
w. Tolman Of Preston. the marriage
to take place Thursday. MAY a.

w. Tolman Of Preston, the marriage
to take place Thursday, May 81.
Last Wednesday, Mr.. Nathan Mer-
rill and Miss Idetta Ellsworth Of Rex
burg were united in marriage at the
Logan temple, and upon their return
home in the evening big wedding
feast awaited them at the home of
Mr.. Merrill's father, Alma Merrill.
About fifty guests were present, some
having come from Rexburg, Logan,
Oxford and Lewiston. Many beauti-
full presents we're received. Nathan
Is one Of our most promising young
men. and his many friends wish him
and his bride all Joy and happiness
In their future life.
Sunday at 1880 p. m, Sunday
school convention was held at the
high school building. and the big
assembly hall was filled with inter-
ested listeners. The two main speak
ews were Geo. D. Piper and Adam 8.
Benyon Of the general board. Their
inspiring talks were most heartily en-
joyed. Mr.. Piper being noted
singer. rendered. most pleasingly, a
Sunday school song. Mr.. Edward
Chambers Of Smithfield. member of
the stake board, spoke on the re-
quirements of Sunday school teach
er. The four essential points named
were: spirituality. knowledge OF
child nature. knowledge OF subject,
and how to present the lesson. A
quartet was rendered by the Stod-
dard brothers and B. Y. Monson. and
a splendid talk was given by J. w.
Funk.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-29
Ideals Worth While.

America was reborn by the struggle
OF the Civil war. but America is reborn
every day Of her life by the purposes
we form, the conceptions we entertain,
the hopes that we cherish. We live in
our visions. We live in the things that
we see. We live and hope abounds in
us as we live in the things that we
purpose. Let us so away from the
cemeteries on Memorial day renewed
In our devotion to daily duty and to
those ideals which keep a nation young,
keep II noble, keep It rich in enterprise
and achievement; make 1t to lead the
nations OF the world In those things
that make for hope and for the bene-
it of mankind.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-29
LITTLE SOLDIER KEPT
PONY TO WHICH HE
WAS ATTACHED

Nv JARS strong appeal to boys
\A/ lies In the promise of ex-
element that II offers. It
has been said that the
Civil conflict was largely a boys war.
Three In every ten soldiers on the
Union side were under twenty-0ne
years Of age, and the percentage was
greater In the South. Although the
minimum age Of enlistment was
eighteen. this regulation was In many
Instances evaded. There Is plenty Of
testimony to show that boys were
among the best and bravest.
One Of the most noteworthy was lit,
tie Gig" Van Zandt. who, at PofE
William, o.. In the summer OF 1862,
volunteered 20 drum for recruiting
officer at a soldiers meeting In an old
schoolhOuse. In August Of that year
he enlisted as n drummer In Company
b, In the Seventy-ninth Ohio regiment,
being Mt that tine ten years. seven
months and eleven days old. He
drummed In the regimental band, as
well as In the field, and became the
pet and pride of the regiment.
There was no better soldier In Sher-
mans army. As a dispatch carrier he
served through all the ruthless march
TO the sea-" An officer said to him
that, being so young, he "did not pos
cess the discretion OF older heads, and
consequently, when carrying n mes
sage, usually took the most direct
route"
When mustered out, In 1865, he was
thirteen years and six months old.
Being told that he must give up his
pony-an animal captured Mt Mllledge-
Vile. Ga, and which he had long rid.
den as dispatch carrier--he was great.
ly distressed and went to see President
johnson about the matter. my son."
said the president, "what do you
want1 A brevet, supposef"
mo, II Is not that" replied the boy.
ut Is my dear pony. have brought
him all through the campaign and now
he Is to be taken away from me-"
''You shall keep him." said the presi.
dent, and signed an order to that ef.
feet.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-29

ture, has been recently made public.
After certain fight the surgeon
told the chaplain that one poor fellow
was quite Beyond hope. The chaplain
leaned over the dying soldier.
"Well, my dear fellow" he began,
in a voice Of deep emotion, "you are
very badly wounded, and II you have
anything to say or any word that you
want sent TO your family, tell me
now"
The poor fellow understood. 'GIy
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-29

inside coat pocket" he breathed. pain
fully.
The chaplain felt pocketbook
there, and took It out. els that what
you want?"
YES" was the faint reply. "open
It."
Here Is a ten-iollar bill. Is that
what yop want?"
"Yes."
what shall I do with it2"
Then the soldier said, In whisper !:
bet you ten dollars that l don't die"
And he did not.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-29
Power Of Humor.

The following anecdote illustrating
Henry Ward Beecher's power Of US.
ing humOr for argument Is related In
the Youths Companion: ION one oc.
casion a man in the congregation
asked, II man is good father and
q good husband. but never reads the
Bible, where will he go when he diesT
I'm sure don't know Beecher re.
piled. but wherever he goes he has my
best Wishes"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-05-29
MISC EllANEoU4


FOR SALE-Ford touring car at
a bargain. In good condition. See
Jack Kearsey at Kimball Auto Co. q.