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Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-10
ANOTHER BIG MAJESTIC SHOW.

An advent of unusual importance
and interest will be the appearance Of
the latest, Gus Hill triumph, Hans
und Fritz" This is brand new mus
ical comedy along unusual lines in
Producing for the first time r. Dirk's
popular and latest cartoon creations.
Mr.. Dirk, it will be remembered,
originated the famous Katzenjammer
Kids, comics that have set the world
a-laughing from pole to pole. The
novel offering Is in three acts and
three scenes. 1t tells an engrossing
and diverting story with the Dirk
characters conspicuously in the lime
light from curtain to curtain. If you
do not recall Hans und Fritz" at first
reading, permit us to give you a pen
picture of their genius and resource
ifulness. Their very names are synon-
amous with mischief, incorrigible
pranks and devilment. But what they
do Is all in fun and as long as they
are capable of tickling the risibilities
of the unsophisticated as well as the
initiative, and at the same time help
to Danish what tragedy there is in the
world, and we know that the sun does
not always shine on every street, we
are prone to forgive their inherent
sins. Again, they are the most ubiquit-
ious youngsters that ever stepped out
of Sunday supplement and like Des-
demona you are bound to love them
for the dangers they court and pess.
Mama KatZenjammer" is very much
in evidence, too, so are Captain Huff
nagle" and his pal and cronie,
"Schwachweister." How they extri-
cate themselves from the traps set for
them by the champion Juvenile practi-
cal jokers of the universe; how they
WOO Mrs. K, who persists in remain-
ing a widow and mother to her
ANGELS" to the end; how the hero and
the heroine outwit the villain and the
vampire is attractively and entertain
ingly told and interpreted. There Is
faction from start to finish with catchy
numbers, songs and surprises inter-
woven here and there, enlivening and
bringing out the artistic dancing and
singing by pretty young women who
lend both grace and abandon to the
festive occasion. The new piece, em-
ploying cast of thirty-five, will be
lth e..etf TT Ct Il d MSiGGt4 - saSra
Tuesday. 49,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-10
RUSSIAN DRIVE
ON EAST FRONT
Car Launches Huge New Of
fensive at Riga About 120
Miles Long - Other Sides
Claim Successes.

Berlin, Jan. 10.-A gigantic drive fol
East Prussia Is Russias counter thrust
to the threatened Teutonic invasion of
Bessarabia and move against Odessa.
Along 120 mile front from Riga to
Dwinsk masses of Russian troops, pre-
ceded by tremendous artillery fire,
are being hurled against the lines es-
tablished by Won Hindenburg.
A rolling up" Of the entire Teuton
left is the aim. East Prussia is the
goal. The great Russian drive which
early In the war forced the German
legions to sweep backward from the
gates of Paris and led to the battle of
the Marne is to be repeated if the ap-
parent plans of the Russian high COM
mand materialize.
These plans, 1t seems, have been un-
der way for months. Vast stores Of
ammunition have been accumulated be-
hind the front between Riga and
Dwinsk; the bulk of Russia's resources
are concentrated there. The Rouma-
nian defeats failed to divert either.
ly waited for. 1t came when Falken-
hayn's armies moved up against the
Sereth line.
The result of the fighting is yet un-
certain. The Russians recaptured an
island taken by the Germans last week.
In Roumania the Teutons continue
their sweep. Another town and 5000
prisoners have fallen to them.
Battle For Island.
The Germans probably through aer-
ial reconnaissance work and constant
"feelers" by raiding detachments were
aware of the Russian aim and antici-
pated the offensive. On Jan. 3, evil
IDENTIFY just before the cars forces
were to usher in the "big push," the
Teutons took the initiative.
They crossed the ice of the Dwina
and captured an island northwest of
Dwinsk. This diverted the Russian
thrusts temporarily. Whether 1t had
farreaching effect upon them only the
next few days developments can show.
The Russians, who had originally
planned concerted simultaneous Of
fenslve on the whole 100 mile front,
were forced to concentrate their en-
ergy temporarily upon the sector at
tackled by the Germans. They sue
ceeded yesterday in recapturing the
island, and now the full fury of the
carefully prepared drive is in full
swing.
German Counter Thrusts.
On the traditional Prussian military
theory that "the offensive is the best
defensive" the Bavarian Prince Leo
pold. who succeeded p en,5ill,rg, 4 ,Xhe4I
the r0ecame chief of the great
General staff, is launching violent coun-
ter thrusts at the most vulnerable
point of his line-around the village of
Kalazom. This point, some twenty |
miles southwest of Riga, is the nearest
to the East Prussian frontier.
Meanwhile Mackensen is sweeping |
forward on the whole line against the
Sereth. The last thirty-six hours
brought the capture Of the Roumanian
town of Galreaska and the "bagging"
Of more than 5,400 prisoners.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-10
Fines For Failure to Vote,

Washington, Jan. 1O.-An amend
ment to the Owen corrupt practices bill
providing that every qualified voter
who fails to vote in federal election,
except because Of sickness, shall be
subjected TO a fine of $25, was intro
duced by Senator Works.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-10
WILLS HER POWDER PUFF
TO A NEW YORK MAN.

New York, Jan. 10.-Mrs. Isa M.
Pike, a widow, who left an estate
of about $1,000, bequeathed her pow
der puff, silver mirror and cut glass
perfume bottle to her friend,
Chauncey B. Moorehead, OF 25
West Ninety-second street.
She gave her Pomeranian dog,
Teddie. to her cousin, Mrs. Florence
Conkey of Hartford. Conn. She
asked her executors to bring suits
to collect about $4,000 on claims al
legged to be due her
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-10
AT THE DITMAS.

In one of the earlier scenes of the
new Triangle picture, "a Vagabond
Prince" starring III. B. Warner, to be
seen at the Ditmas tonight, the latter
is seen talking with guest in a mag
nificently appointed room of the royal
residence. Left alone, he walks rap
idly toward the camera, which pre-
cedes through a door into another
huge apartment. Passing rapidly
through this room, Warner enters an
other, then a third, then fourth, and
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-10
Time for Silence.

The mother of little Jack remarked
that she must write to grandma. Jack
offered to do this for her. So mother
said she would lie down and take .
nap. Noticing how quiet Ja,k was, shS
asked him If he had finished his let.
ter. His reply was, "Sh, sh, motheh
you will wake yourself up"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-10
Get To the Eront.

Here's an adage as old as Adam,
but not as old as the sun: "The wise
old birds don't gather in herds, but get
there one by one" The motive Of this
Is certain as the moral Of it is true:
If you would succeed you must take
the lead, and leave the crowd to fol-
low you.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-10
BANKER-COMPOSER DEAD.
Former Boston Resident Passes Away
In France.

In France.
Nice, France, Jan. 10.-Sebastian
Schlesinger, veteran musical composer,
died here today.
Schleslnger was formerly a Boston
banker. For thirty-four years he had
been living in France, composing
music for the voice, violin, cello, harp
and piano. Admirers often called him
"the Master of Melody" He had two
Nine. Fabricotti, formerly
Baroness Reidnitz, and Miss Bertha
Schlesinger-bot distinguished for
musical talent. e..
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-10
CORNELL TUITION RATES UP.
University to Charge Fee of $3.50 In
All Colleges.

Ithaca, N. Y, Jan. 10.-The "high
cost of education" is the latest. Cor
nell university announces that begin
ming next fall a uniform fee Of $3.50
tuition would be charged in all colleges
of the university. This means an in
crease Of $25 in the colleges of arts,
law and agriculture, the other colleges
already charging $3.50.
The increase in the cost Of overhead
charges Of operating the university
makes the tuition raise imperative. 1t
Is estimated that based on the year
ending last summer it cost the univer-
sity $40 to educate each student.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-10

January 1st. 1917
Regular meeting of the Council of the
City OF Perth Amboy, N. j., of January LIST.
1917. No quorum present. Adjourned to
January End.
WILBUR LA ROE, City Clerk
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-10
Scotch Humor.

A tourist evidently of self Importance
arrived at Aberdeen station last week.
Accosting a railway porter who had
that day got notice to leave and whose
temper was anything but sweet, he
said:
II say, portah, Is this Aberdeen
Porter (sarcasticallyl-Ay. Wis ye
thinkin' O. buyin' it?-London Mail.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-01-10

"Oh, joy! She has written letter
saying she will marry me-"
Congratulations. WhenT
"Well-er-you see her father has to
indorse this 2romissory note before it's
good"
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
LOCATING AN EXTENSION OF
 SPUR TRACK

Location men from the Alaskan En- gineering commission are completing the survey for the industrial spur along the beach, so that should addi- tional trackage be necessary all pre- liminaries will have been completed in advance. This line has been run as far as Lowell point, the northern boundary of the United States naval reservation which includes al the land along the bay south to Tonsina creek.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
q u R . H 1 2 v 2 q U a 2 q 2 q SOCIAL CHAT a
2 t3 u q 2 q t3 q q v v w q t3 p

Cards are out today for birthday party to be given in honor of little Miss Elinor Krefting, Monday after noon.
 The Bridge club was entertained by Mrs. John Nelson this afternoon.
 Mrs. W. F.. Rich entertained a few friends last evening.
 A merry crowd of young people had a jolly time coasting down Broadway last night, and from all reports this will no doubt become a very popular paStime.
 The Seward Woman'S club will hold their regular weekly study meeting next Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. M. A. Martin. The lesson will be taken from the book, "Womah'S Part in Government" chapters three and four. Review and discussion leN by Mrs. J. J. Patton. The Congress Woman from Montana, by Mrs. Wm. Sauers. The De-discovery of Do- mestic Science, by Mrs. Hill, and The County Devils Political Masterpiece, by Mrs. J. l.. Green.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
Methodist Church

Eleven a. m.-Witnessing for Christ. 12:1O p. m.-Sunday school. 6:3O p. m.-Young peoples meeting. 7:3O p. m.-Prevailing Good. Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. M. A. Martin Thursday afternoon at 2:30. All are cordially invited to these services.
 J. PATTON, pastor.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
Community Christian Church

Sunday school at II a. m. Even ing worship 7:30 to S:30; sermon Superman." Dorcas Society, Thursday p. m.
 HARRY C. MUNRO, pastor.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17
NOTICE

Persons having unfinished business at the Alexander photographic studio or who have bills against the deceas- ed or who claim any article in the studio or who desire to have their portraits taken at this time, please communicate at once by note or phone with D. c. Brownell. If
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17

Butterkist popcorn for sale at the KEY. If
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17

We carry Symphony Lawn Station ary the Seward Drug Company.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17

Show little "pep" and come to the Seward Athletic club hop in A. B. hall tomorrow night.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17

Mail your letters at The Key.
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17

There are enough musicians in town to make very respectable oschestra
The Seward gateway and the Alaska evening post., 1917-02-17

Andy's Express, phone Madison 14S.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-09

Captain Jehn J. Phelps, son of the late William W. Phelps, United states minister to Germany, was enrolled with the commission of ensign in the Unit ed States navy.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-09
NO LABOR TROUBLES OF
 ANY KIND DURING THE WAR
Program of Labor Committee ei
 Council of National Defense.

Washington, April s.-No strikes or labor disputes of any kind during the war is the program of the labor com mittee of the Council of National De- fense's advisory commission. headed by Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor.
 In a report unanimously adopted by the council and commission and made public tonight. the committee declar- es:
 The defense and safety of the na- tion must be the first consideration of all patriotic citizens.'' and proposes that whenever emergencies arise re- quiring a change of standards. such changes should be made only after investigation and approval by the council of national defense.
 Since the labor committee member ship includes both leaders of organ fzed labor and representatives of in huential employers interests, its &C., ton is interpreted as giving the Unit ed States promise of complete free dom from industrial disputes such as hampered England early in the war.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-09
STORY OF HORRORS OF GERMAN
 MILITARY RULE IN BELGIUM
l Belgian Men Tortured to Force Them to Work for Their Enemies.

Washington, April s.--A story of the horrors of German military rule in Belgium and of the tortures inflicted upon Belgfans to force their labor for their enemies was revealed here to- night in hitherto unpublished letters to the government from an American official who spent many months in the midst of the reign of terror.
 Of the Germans explanation that they deported only the unemployed among the conquered people, this off, cial says:
 They needed skilled and active ar tisans and these men were naturally still unemployed. The authorities did not, however, evidently dare to an nounce their real wishes"
 Belgium at this moment" says a letter written in December. "is going through reign of terror. It is hard to believe that the dark moments of tho French revolution were very much worse than the conditions of which month that we remain there the net is drawn tighter and tighter around the population. The entire country is more or less one great internment camp. To obtain permission to go for. breath of liberty and neutral air in Holland or Switzerland is now prac- tically impossible for Belgians and even for neutrals. * **
 "An uninterrupted series of trial. for espionage are being conducted in various parts of the country-but above everything else at the present moment towers the nightmare of the deportations. Even the Austrian rep ogy and even blame for the policy and in defense could only refer to the al- legged ill-treatment of Germans in Rus sia."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-09

After the entente government have been granted the loan, the plan is to hold the remaining S2,00O. 900 of the S5,0O0, 100000 to be applied as neces- sary- on the cost of the military and naval establishments and other war expenses of the United States. Indica- lions are that with the new war reV- enue measure in effect, the full amount, $2. 1000. .0O0, 900 would not be en- tirely exhausted at the end of tho first year.
 In requesting authorization for a $5,O0O, ,000, ,000 bond issue, administra- ton leaders have in mind the meces- sity of allowing for a slight margin of safety so that the work of the war and navy departments would not Do handicapped by a lack of funds due to hte possible failure of proposed tax measures to raise the entire suAl of fifty per cent. desired.
 Details of Bond Issues Not Fixed.
 Details of the proposed bond issue have not been fully disposed Of at present. The term of the bond Issue Is yet to be fixed and there is a pos sivility that authorization for the biz issue will be granted by two acts of congress, rather than one. Tbe pro- posal that congress authorize immedi- ateIy the issue of S3,00O, ,O0O, ,OOO in bonds to finance loan of the allies and afterwards take up the request for $2,00O,00 900 for the army and navy is considered in some quart CTS.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-09
VILLA WITH 5000 TROOPS
 MOVING TOWARDS BORDER
De Faeto Forces of 5000 Are Conduct
 ing an Enveloping Movement.

Juarez, Mexico. April s-Francisco Villa is moving rapidly toward the American border with 5000 troops. General Francisco Murguia announced here today before leaving for Cascas Grandes with 1000 de facto troops to carry out an enveloping movement against Villa.
 Villa forces have arrived at Nami- qu1pa, 230 miles south of the border. according to announcement made by General Murguia- His forces occupied the town during the night
 General Murguia denied any knowl- edge of German intrigue in his north eastern command and accompanied a correspondent of The Associated Press through his troop trains today to show that no Germans were among them. He announced his intention of remain ing neutral in the war between the United States and Germany, acting on instructions from the war department in Mexico.
 He charged the rumors of German plots in the Mexican army as ridi- culOus.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-09
During the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 19l8 $1,75O, 100000 is to be Raised by
 Increased Taxation
EXCLUSIVE OF s5,OOO,ooO,oOO BOND ISSUE
Was Definitely Stated Last Night That $3OOO OOOoO h to be Loaned to the Entente Allies OOOOOO,OOO s to be Applied Necessary the Cost of the Military and Naval Establishments and Other War E,penses of the United States
Increased Taxation

Washington, April 8. - President Wilson's policy. outlined in his ad- dress to congress. of paying America's war bill so far as possible while the war is being waged. leaving a mini mum debt to posterity. was reflected tonight in a virtual decision by lead CTS in the house and senate to raise fifty per cent. of the first years ex- penditures by taxation.
 Increased Measures of Taxation.
 Under this programme congress will be called upon to raise war revenue to the extent of $1,75O,tOO,00O through new and increased measures of taxa tion during the fiscal year ending on June 30, 1918. This is exclusive of the $5,000, 900, 900 bond issue, authorized for which will be sought of congress this week. The total demand upon the financial resources of the country during the first year of war, under this programme. would be $6,750,00O,- coo.
 s3,oco, o,ooo,o 900 Loan to Entente Allies
 Of the $5.O0O. .000, 900 to be haised by a bond issue. $s.OOO. 100000 it was definitely stated tonight, would be loaned to the entente allies. The en- tire issue, house and senate leaders have agreed. will bear interest at the rate of 1-2 per cent. It is proposed interest rate, which is lower by far than the rate they have been com pelled to pay on their previous issues.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-09
British Gain in
 France-Belgjum
TRENCH RAIDING AND AERO
 PLANES FEATURE BATTLES
INFANTRY STILL SUNDAY
Russian Troops Have Landed on the Coast of Asia Minor From a Torpedo Boat in the Black sea-capture Ten Turkish Sailing Vessels.

Except for an advance by. the Brit fsh over front of nearly a mile and three quarters north of Louverval, which lies about midway between Ba- trench raiding and airplane bombing operations have featured the fighting on the western front in France and Belgium.
 No Infantry Action Sunday.
 There was no infantry action Sun day on this front, the British having carried out their attack against the Germans Saturday night. at the same time General Nivelle's forces were penetrating German positions near Lon baertzyde, Belgium and inf1icting casualties on the defenders Berlin re- ports the repulse with heavy losses of French attacks Saturday near Laffaux, northeast of Soissons.
 British Airnnen Active.
 British airmen are continuing to carry out their intensive fighting, bomb dropping and scouting operations over the German lines in France and Belgium. A foray fifty miles behind the German front was one of the ex- ploits recorded for the aviators on Sunday. Considering the results they have achieved in fighting bomb- ing, and observations, the British air men count the cost in the loss of aero- Elanes small one.
 Russian Troops in Asia Minor.
 A landing by Russian troops on the coast of Asia Minor has been effect ed from a torpedo boat in the Black sea. The operation was carried out at the mouth of the River Termeh f80 miles west of Trebizond, and a Turkish observation post was burned Ten Turkish sailing vessels with val uable cargoes were captured by the Russians and taken to Trebizond.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-09
GERMANS EMBITTERED BY
 PRESIDENT WILSON'S MESSAGE
Statement by the Last American to Leave Berlin Before Declaration of War.

Copenhagen, via London, April 8, 1920 D. m.-Great bitterness has been aroused among the Germans by the terms of President Wilson's message, according to MT Wheeler of the Uni versity of Wisconsin, the last Amer ican to leave Berlin before the war declaration became effective. He ar rived here yesterday by way of Warne- munde He was the only American on the train crossing the frontier about the time of the formal declaration was received in Germany.
 Mr. Wheeler said, however, that aside from the bitterness which the Germans exhibited in conversations with Americans, no particular display of feeling was aroused, and so far as he knew no American in Germany had been molested physically.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-09
GRATIFYING REPORTS OF BEHAVIOR OF GERMANS
Made to the Department of Justice
 from All Parts of the Country.

sWs shington. April S. -Gratifx;ng re- rorts haye9beAa made fo the depart ment of justice from it's agen, in all parts of the country on the bchav;or of Germans and German-Americars rs Following the declaration of a state of war between the two nations. While about 100 arrests have been ordered and others are expected, Attorney Gen eral Gregory said tonight that so far the situation is very encouraging.
 The attorney general and Assistant Attorney General Warren, in charge of plot investigations, conferreI with President Wilson late today and dis cussed with him the activities of Ger mans in the United States and in Gen. tral and South America
 AS result of it's request that em- pIoyes Of the government in al parts or the country watch carefully Tor he ports have been received at .he de- partment of justice, and these are be- ing investigated as rapidly and as thoroughly as possible.
 Although some reports have indi- cated that German spies are emDIoves In the government service so far there have been no arrests in this connec- tion
 Protests in large numbers have been made to the government against the provision of President Wilson's war proclamation forbidding ''enemy alieds'' rom living or trespassing within one half a mile of government arsenaIs. navy yards or other government prop erty having to do with national de- fense.
 As a result of this situation. it was said tonight. permits may be issued for some exceptions to the German rule in case the department of justice is thor oughly satisfied of the reasonat1eness or requests. Except where permits are granted, however the rule will he viz orously enforced.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-09
METHODS OF COMBATING
 GERMAN SUBMARINES
Considered by Secretary Daniels and
 Naval Officials of U. S. and Allies.

Washington, April S-Improyement fin methods of combating German sub marines has been undertaken at con ferences between Secretary Daniels and other representatives of the navy department and naval officers repre- senting France and Great Britain.
 The navy department, through it's reports from American naval attach es abroad, and it's intelligence officers knew before the United States entered the war of some of the plans adopted In Europe for capturing and destroy ing submarines and officers here have been at work trying to develop new and more certain devices
 In addition to the naval officers att tached to the French and British enn- bassies, other officers of those nations now are in communication with the navy department. The names of the foreign officers have not been reveal ed.