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Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-07-21
Grantwood Notes

Miss Marjorie Sammis has return
ed to town from visit to Miss Alice
Mutt in New Berlin, New Hampshire
On Tuesday evening surprise
party was given to Miss j. Kelly, OF
Edgewater road, by her parents and
her many friends. 1t was held in the
dance hall Of the Kelly ice cream
parlor. Games were played, musical
solos, both vocal and piano were rend.
cred. Dancing was one of the most
popular enjoyments of the affair, but
this was second to the delicious sup
per which was served. Many of her
relatives and friends were present
also members of Co. A and F of the
LIST N. j. N. G. A delightful time
was had by all
On Sunday afternoon Edwin Cor
riston, of Nelson avenue and William
McGrath, of Washington avenue, rode
on their bicycles to Harrison and
back, distance of thirty two miles,
making the trip in the good time of
one and one-half hours each way,
they had puncture or they would
have made it in better time.
The Orafax Baseball team which
is the only baseball team which now
plays ball every Sunday at the Play
grounds is Cliffside Parks sole rep
resentative on the diamond. They
are going to play double-header at
the Fairgrounds tomorrow The
teams which they are to meet are the
Hudsons, of West New York, and the
Jersey City Juniors, of Jersey City.
Valley and Neadler will do the twirl-
ing for the Orafax team while Munley
will do the back stopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Bartlett, of Bell
vile, spent the week with Mr.. and
Mrs. T. Corriston, of Nelson avenue.
The Barletts, who are acrobats, have
were in Australia when the war
started. In few weeks they will be
in the Park.
It rained on st. Swithen's Day, so
we shall have rain for forty days.
Five of them are past.
There were many present at the
entertainment in the New Epiphany
hall on Friday evening. All of the
acts were loudly applauded. Another
feature was the Palisades Amusement
Park Band which supplied the music.
After the collision on last Satur-
day a man came along in touring
car and the man who was on the
motorcycle which was hit by the
trolley asked him if he would take
the injured lady to hospital in the
auto. He replied that that wasn't
his line of business. He was just a
common whelp.
The Bergen Contracting Company
has a new auto truck.
The new fire truck was tried out on
Sunday afternoon and was found to
respond to the alarm with great
speed.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-07-21
Home Guards Asked
To Assume Duties The
Militia Must Drop

Trenton, July 18.-Making public
communication from Secretary Of
War Newton ID. Baker to the effect
that on August /, next, all United
States troops will be Withdrawn from
all public and private utilities within
New Jersey, with the exception of
those which the commanding general
of the Eastern Department considers
are of primary Importance in con-
nection with the national defense,
Adjutant- General Barber to-day ad-
dressed another communication to the
heads of the, municipalities of the
State asking whether the local home
guard or police forces will under
take the responsibility of guarding
those points within their respective
municipal limits or in the immediate
vicinity.
The wisdom of previous inquiries
OF the same nature from his office
is fully established, by the letter OF
the Secretary of War, says the Ad-
jutant- General.
ut is hoped" said this letter,
which was addressed to Governor
Edge, shat in the emergency now
confronting the nation, the States, in
the execution of their constitutional
police power, will axe adequate
measures to prevent depredations
upon the important utilities within
their respective confines not guarded
by federal forces"
Each municipal head is advised by
General Barber that the State au-
thorities are endeavorying to secure
information as speedily as possible as
to just which utilities the Depart
ment of the East will continue to
guard, blu there seems no question
from the communication that con-
siderable responsibility in this direc-
ton must be assumed by the State
or private interests therein. Appre-
citation is noted of the information
from the various home guard Or
CARNATIONS offering cooperation and
men, and as final summing up of
the situation, the Adjutant- General
says he desires the information asked
Tor within the next few days.
In addition to asking what forces
are or will be available, he desires to
know how many volunteers can be
secured from each home guard or
ganization or other body, who, sub
ject to the command of the Cover
nor, will at regular military pay and
allowance, hold themselves in readi-
ness for guard detail work, outside
of their immediate vicinities, but
within the confines of New Jersey.
The General points out that his
department is not expecting home
guard organizations to enlist in any
event. 1--WE have always thoroughly
realized and appreciated the i'm
practicability of this and have clearly
defined that view in previous com
munications.
However, when such i an emery
ency as here detailed exists within
athe State, this department believes
it Would be unjustifable to ignore
home guard organizations as the first
source" of relief and cooperation. If
sufficient force to meet require
ments cannot thus be recruited, other
measures, of course, must be resort
ed to-" concludes the communication.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-07-21
Village Gossip.

"A handsomely engraved announce
ment received by the "Palisadian'
reads as follows:
Samuel E. Darby desires to an
nounce that he has formed a partner
ship with his sons Walter A. Darby
and Samuel E. Darby, jr., for the
practice of Patent Law, under the
firm name of Darby & Darby. Of
fees will be maintained at 220 Broad
way, St. Paul Building, New York
City. August /, 1917.
Well, ed" and Butts" here's our
good wishes to two good boys. May
your record be always one of success,
and as you climb up the hill of life
may you never need friend!
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-07-21
Republican League
Endorses Louis S. Coe

The Bergen County Home Rule Re
publican League, made up of Pro-
gressive Republicans pledged to fight
for local option, genuine home rule
and the maintenance of the Geran
act and the open primary system, at
a recent meeting in Hackensack,
unanimously declared for Freebooter
Louis S. Coe, of Englewood, and
Editor John Y Dater, Of the Ramsey
Journal, for the Republican Free
holder nominations.
The candidates will be nominated
at the September primaries. AL
though neither Coe nor Dater are
members of this league. Those who
attended the meeting declared that
both candidates are highly accept
able to the progressive element be-
cause Of their high standing and good
records.
VIM. T. Knight, president of the
Bogota Board of Education, declared
that state issues do not enter into
the Freebooter fight, but that Coe
and Dater stood for clean govern
ment in county affairs and deserve
the enthusiastic support of all Re-
publicans.
Robert B. Livingstone, County Tax
Commissioner H. M. Bailey, former
Assemblyman James 7. Alderman
and John B. Van Note also spoke for
these candidates and declared that
the Board of Freeholders need just
such men.
The Home Rule League is backing
Assemblyman Roy M. Robinson for
denomination, Mr.. Robinson having
announced his candidacy some time
ago.
The Surrogacy contest may be con.
sidered at the next meeting on July
20.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-07-21
LEGAL NOTICE
Borough Of C|iffside Park
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Sealed proposals endorsed, "Pro-
posal for Building an Underground
Concrete Structure to House the Nee
essary Mechanical Equipment for a
Sewage Pumping Plant" to be built
at the intersection of Jassamine way
and Aurora avenue, in the Borough
of Cliffside Park, with the name of
the persons making the same and ad-
dressed to, "The Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Cliffside Park, New
Jersey" will be received by the said
Mayor and Council at regular meet
ing to be held in the Borough Hall
of the Borough of Cliffside Park, stu
ated on the westerly side of Palisade
avenue, Cliffside Park, between the
hours of eight p. m. and eight-thirty
p. m. on the twenty third day of July,
1917, and no bids will be considered
sthat.are presented before or after
SAID stated time. Each bid must be
~ npapied by certified check on
ioNal Bank or Trust Company
;Of the State of New Jersey for. one
hundred ($10O) dollars or like amount
in cash.
Each bidder will be required to
give the name of a Surety Company
or the names Of Surety Companies he
will offer as bondsman in each bid
presented.
Upon the award of contract, the
certified checks or cash will be re
turned to the unsuccessful bidders
and the successful bidder will be re-
quired to furnish bond from a
Surety Company, acceptable to the
Mayor and Council, equal to one
hundred (1OO) per cent of the cost
of constructing the said building and
to execute the contract within ten
days from the date of the notice of
award.
Plans and specifications and forms
of proposals for said work are now
on file in the office of the Borough
Engineers, in Grantwood Fire Hall,
Borough of Cliffside Park, and can be
seen and examined daily by any per-
sons interested between the hours of
nine a. m. and four p. M, except on
Saturdays, when the same can be
seen and examined between the hours
of nine a. m. and twelve o'clock noon.
No bids will be accepted unless sub
mitted on forms furnished by the
engineers.
The Mayor and Council reserve the
right to reject any or all bids.
Louis j. Renter,
Borough Clerk.
July 7-14-21
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-07-21
Classified Cards
FOR SALE

ON GRANT AVE. Nine room house,
plot so by 100, steam heat, other
improvements, price $500. Owner,
216 Knox avenue, Grantwood, N. j.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-07-21
BOUGHT AND SOLD

HOUSEHOLD goods of all kinds and
furniture bought and sold. Hanlon,
431 B'rgline ave., mr.. ST., U. H.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-07-21
FOR RENT

TO SELECT FAMILY with refer
ences, the Darby home in Abbott
boulevard, Palisade, New Jersey.
No children allowed House COM
pletely furnished. Large double
garage with electric lights and
running water. Four bed rooms in
house, library, dining room, recep-
ton hall and kitchen. House COM
pletely screened, including back
porch. Owner will take care OF
lawn during summer. Every con-
venience. No linen or silver in
cluded. Price $110 per month
Address, Mrs. S. E. Darby, PAIL
SADIE, N. j.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-07-21
FOR RENT FURNISHED

THE Leveridge home on Courtlandt
place, Edgewater Heights, for the
duration OF the war or other suit
able terms. Careful tenant desired
in preference to high rent. Orna-
mental and vegetable garden al
ready planted.
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-07-21
BARBER SHOP

Up-to-date, Electrical massage, Ex-
cellent service. Carmello Milazzo,
Trolley line and Columbia avenue,
Grantwood. 1y.Aug.1
Palisadian. [volume] (Cliffside Park, N.J.) 1906-current, 1917-07-21
WISDOM IN FEW WORDS

Benjamin Franklin was a great and
wise man. Among other quaint things
he said was this:
"a little house well filled,
A little field well tiled,
A title wife well willed,
Are great riches"
If you are seeking mortgage loan
on easy terms, and would like, incl
dentally, to get free copy of 'The
Proverbs Of Franklin" write to
Charles O'C. Hennessy,
38 Park Row, New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
WOULD INCREASE SHIPS
UNDER AMERICAN FLAG
Shipping Board Proposes Denial of
Foreign Registry to Vessels
Other Nations Ordered Here.

Denial Of foreign registry to ships now
building In American shipyards on foreign
orders win be sought by the shipping
board, which would give this power to
the President through legislation to be
asked Of Congress. This would affect tho
greater part Of the building program Of
all the steel shipyards Of the United
States. which are running largely on such
orders. 1t would insure to the American
merchant marine many hundred thou
sands Of additional tonnage and a great
number of vessels. The proposition Is
one of the most significant in increasing
the number of ships under the American
flag in giving il the newest developments
In ship architecture, as well as a great
number OF vessels.
Railway and steamship line representa-
tfyes conferred today with the advisory
board of the council for national de-
rense. Consideration was given to the
proposal of the government to place
coastwfse vessels in tho transatlantic
service, with the railways taking over thu
ooastwfse traffic.
within q few days the chipping board
win confer with steel shipbui1dan 70 TAXI
up the possibility of increasing the OUTPUT
Of steel shipbuilding yazdA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
ENGLISH YEW PLANTED
AT TOMB OF WASHINGTON
Six.Foot Tree Placed at Mount Yer
non by National Association
Of Gardeners.

Representatives of the National As
ISOLATION of Gardeners today planted
an English yew tree at the tomb of
George Washington at Mount Vernon.
BY a strange coincidence, the immi-
grant from England arrived in the Ma
tional Capital short time before the
representatives of Great Britain ar
rived here to take up with officials the
best methods of cooperation between
this country and Great Britain as al
lies against a common enemy. Had 1t
been possible, the tree would have
been planted at time the English rep
resentatives were paying tribute at the
tomb of the man through whose efforts
this country broke with England be-
cause of principle, but which today is
standing as an ally of that country,
likewise because of principle.
The idea of planting yew tree at
Mount Vernon was conceived when
representatives of the National AsSo-
citation of Gardeners were at the home
of the first President last December,
at which time their convention Was IN
progress at Washington. II. II. Dodge,
superintendent of Mount Vernon, eN-
pressed the belief that such tree
would be valuable addition to the es-
tate. The gardeners Immediately TOOK
favorable action on the plan, and W. y.
Craig. then president of the organiza-
ton. was authorized to name a com
mittee to carry out the plan.
Today. therefore. Theodore Wirth. SUI
perintendent of parks in Minneapolis
and vice president of the National As
ISOLATION of Gardeners; Martin c. Ebel
of Madison. N. j., secretary Of the or
ganization; A. G. Goodward, engineer
of the park department of Minneapolis;
. 1rt cir nf n
neapolis, both members Of the organ
ization; George w. Hesse. superintend-
ent of the national botanical gardens
in this city and a director in the asso-
citation. and William F. GUIDE, also of
this city. who had charge Of local ar
rangements for the convention of the
organization, planted the tree.
Thomas w. Head, superintendent of
the j. Ogden Armour estate at Lake
Forest. ILL.,, is now president of the
gardeners organization.
The yew tree is about six feet high.
The planters expect it will thrive and
continue to decorate Mount Vernon for
many years. but il by any chance il
should not do well it will be replaced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
FRENCH PORT is SHELLED
BY GERMAN SEA RAIDERS
Attack on Calais Follows the Bonn
bardment Of Port Of
E Dover.

CALAIS. France. April 81. via Paris
April 23.-German torpedo boat de-
stroyers today fred 100 shells in the
region Of Calais. Some civilians were
killed Twelve persons were slightly
wounded.
BERLIN. April %, via London. April
23.-"After a naval engagement Friday
night to the east of Dover" says an
of1cIal statement issued today by the
German admiralty. two German tor
pedo boat destroyers. the G-s5 and
GA. are reported to have been lost"
LONDON. April 23.-Reynolds' Weekly
Newspaper says that at Dover twenty
eight German and twenty-five British
dead lie in the market hall. The crowds
hooted the German survivors from the
sunken destroyers when they landed.
ON account of the sinking OF hospital
ships by German submarines.
The British admiralty says that no
British vessels of any sort were sunk
or even seriously damaged. and that
the Germans captured only three men
off an abandoned barge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
Progressives for War Measures.

NEW YORK, April 23.-Prominent
progressive party leaders issued a
statement here> last night pledging
their support of the administration
war plans and urging the adoption OF
measures which. they said, they be-
lieved to be Immediately necessary
Among those who signed the state
mond Robins, Harold L. Ickes, will
liam Draper Lewis. Clifford Pinchot
Miles Poindexter, Ogden Reid. E. A
Van valkenburgh. Chester Rowell and
William Allen White.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
Explosion at Kearny, N. J.; ! Dead.

KEARNY. n j.. April 23.-One man
was killed and property damage esti-
mated at 100000 was caused last
night when a fire of undetermined
origin, followed by two explosions that
shook the surrounding country for
many miles. occurred in a new plant
in course OF construction for the Sea-
board Bi-products Coke Company. on
the banks Of the Hackensack river,
near here The explosions occurred in
two large tanks. only short distance
apart, one of which contained 10000
gallons of oil and the other 10000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
CALLS Is RETIRED OFFICERS.
War Department Orders Gen. Ros'
sell and II Others Out.

Fifteen retired officers of the army,
one of them a general officer, have beer
called into active military service in
various parts of the country. Included
in the list are Brig. Gen. William T
Rossell and Coils. Daniel w. Lock
wood. Joseph H. Willard and Walter l.
Fisk. formerly of the Corns of Engi'
neers: Lieut.. Col George H. Paddock
Lieut.. Col. Maury Nichols. Maj. Ira L
Friedenhall. Maj. Thomas L. Smith
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23

passed the low point. and are moving
In the right direction. With the chief
problems solved and the most promts-
ing lines OF effort indicated by the de-
partment, only the wholehearted CO.
operation Of the nation is needed to as
sure that we can meet all demands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23

ticks keep them lean and light. The
department has q record of single
steer that gained 2s6 pounds in two
months after being freed from ticks.
By county. until today almost half Of
the original injected area has been
cleaned up. There should be q steady
Increase in beef production from these
southern districts. In the future the
nation must look to the south for much
Of its meat. The big beef days of the
west are passing. with the settling OF
the open range. and the beef Of the fu-
ture Will come more and more from the
small herd
So much progress has been made in
this fight against the cattle tick that
complete eradication can be looked for
in a few years. Some of the field work
ers are hoping to see the job finished in
four years. They are sanguine because
the farmers are cooperating more and
more enthusiastically. I'VE are over
the crest" said one of these men. From
now on it's down-hill drag"
FULLY as important as the battle for a
tick-free southern cattle range has been
the campaign against hog cholera. This
disease has taken a toll of $30,00o,00O
annually for the last forty years In
1913. bad year, the loss ran up to
s15,o0o.000. Then the full scientific
force of the department was turned
upon it, and an anti-hog cholera serum
was worked out. The industry has been
made practically safe by the use of this
serum. This means that thousands on
thousands of farmers can raise hogs
without running the risk of having
serum will save from SIS to 80 per cent
Of the animals even in infected herds.
According to the experts. one of the
n do IN ho a;atp IN.
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X x x x x
President Wilson Saws:

Let me suggest, also. that every one who
creates or cu1t;vates garden helps. and helps
greatly to so1ve the Problem of the feeding
Of the nations From the Presidents call
to the country for service. April Is.
The Star offers you free an official book
let prepared by the Department Of Agricul-
ture, telling you how to plant and take care
of Small Vegetable Garden. Do your bit.
Booklets may be had on application by
mail, inclosing 2-cent stamp for return
postage or by applying in person at the Bust
ness Office of The Star. Just ask for the
Garden Book
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
many GERMANS unable
TO GET PROMISED FOOD
Potato and Meat Ration Not In
creased to Make Up for
Bread Shortage.
Bv the Associated Press.

Ry the Associated Press.
COPENHAGEN, April %. via London
April 23-while Berlin has been able
to furnish increased rations of potatoes
and meat to compensate for the reduc-
ton in the bread ration, as had been
promised by the government and in
sisted upon by the striking workmen
other cities are less fortunate
The Hamburg newspapers. as an ex-
ample, announce the rationing for this
week on a scale of 1880 grammes of
bread. approximately three pounds and
a quarter. as contrasted with 1900
grammes in Berlin: only three and a
half pounds Of potatoes instead of the
promised five pounds. An allowance OF
butter and margarine will be available
only in the middle Of the week
Appeal to German People.
AMSTERDAM, April %. via London,
April 23.-An appeal to the German
people not to give in for the sake of a
mouthful of bread. but ito hold out
only little while longer is printed in
the Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zeitung.
America found out" says the state
ment. tnat England Will be beaten ana
she entered the war to save what she
could of the money put into the NUM-
tion business. Shall we let America
reap the profits? Set your teeth and
it will soon be over. Remember. all is
at stake"
The Association of Christian Trade
Unions of Berlin in a manifesto cou-
pies an affirmation of loyalty to the
German emperor and empire with a
strong condemnation Of strikes, which,
1t says, do not provide a single gram
more bread. and the enemy, like a
drowning man. Is grasping at the
straw. eagerly watching for the least
sign of disunion in Germany"
Therefore" says the manifesto, "all
must stand pat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
Reports Strike About Over.

The Berlin Tagblatt says the strike
in Berlin now is confined to the
Deutsche Waffen and Munitions Fabrik,
where all the strikers have been or
dered to resume work within twenty
four hours. Those not complying with
this order. who are liable for military
service will be called to the colors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-23
Fewer Beef Cattle
In Country Now.

to the best available estimates. That
alone would be a serious situation. But
besides the decrease in beef cattle,
there has been big increase in popu-
lation in the same time. There are
100000 more people in the United
States today than there were in 1900.
We have added a population equal to
about two-thirds of the total popula
ton of France. Even the domestic
problem Is difficult one. 1t is easy
to see why meat has gone up. When
the demand from European allies is
adcied, the size of the problem is clear.
The most encouraging feature of the
situation is that there has been an in
crease in the number of beef animals
in the last three or four years. The
lowest point was touched in 1913, and
since then the tide has turned Never
theless, it is necessary to take every
possible means to increase meat pro-
duction.
The Department Of Agriculture Is work
ing on the matter from several angles.
The main lines are to raise more cattle
and hogs and sheep on the one band and
to protect the herds from the ravages OF
disease on the other. Very encouraging
progress is being made in the fight against
disease, and this line is a very vital one.
The annual stock losses from disease and
wild animals in the United States amount
to about s225. 1000. 900 a year. 1t is i'm