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Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
tter rrioe rtumplea.

Miss Sydney Fairbrother, the irn-
personator, once had rather a doubt
full compliment paid her. "I had been
paying visits to the local military hos
pital," recalls Miss Fairbsother, "and
I became quite good friends with a
young Canadian officer, but he sailed
for Canada on long sick leave. and /
lost sight of him. One day, few
months later, as 1 came out of the
stage door. an officer came up to me,
and I recognized my friend, who had
returned from Canada.
"sYou remember mer he said. I'm
Ginger from the hospital
"'Of course replied. You saw
my name In the program For my
makeup as Nah Hubah converts me
into hag of about seventy years. and
thought it was a complete disguise.
"s0h. no. never saw the program.
Ginger replied. 4 recognized you di-
rectly you came on the stage
at was the biggest blow I ever re-
ceiyed~N
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
IMAM MURDERED
At CL|FFNOOO
Lige harrington Shot and Killed
Near Brick PIant-Alleged
Murderer Being Sought.

Lige Harrington, twenty-four years
old. a negro, was shot and killed last
night near the plant of the New Jer-
sey Brick Company at Cliffwood. The
murderer is supposed to have been
another negro, Archy Henderson. who
Is now being sought by the police of
the county. Two material witnesses
are being held
The shooting occurred early last
night when persons In the vicinity
heard four shots fired in rapid order.
When other persons arrived on the
scene they found Farrington's body
with four bullets having taken effect
and killed him outright. There was
room for debate as to the cause OF the
shooting, and two theories are adj
vanced for a possible cause. One Is
that the men became engaged in an
argument over a gambling game, and
the other that they were arguing
over a woman.
County Detective John A. Ferguson
rushed to the scene of the shooting
from his home in New Brunswick, and
at once began an investigation which
kept him busy all night. and until
late this morning. 1t is reported that
two negroes, witnesses to the shoot
ing, are being held. but no word could
be gotten from the prosecutors Of
nee OF the CHICK Oh poiiIe VI h3ou -
Amboy, where the men are said to
have been arrested.
The alarm for the arrest of Hender--
son was sent broadcast last night nd
Sergeant William MeDermott, Of the
local police was notified to be on the
lookout for the man. He is descrio-
ed as being thirty years old. five feet
four inches in height, walking with
swagger and dressed in light clothes
with a slouch hat.
Up to a late hour this morning, no
arrest had been made. Efforts to
reach the detective were fruitless, as
he Is working, somewhere in the
county on the case.
The plant Of the New Jersey Brick
Company Is situated IN rather des-
olate spot in a marsh near the main
road leading to Keyport- The ne
groes are employed at the plant, and
live in shacks nearby. The spot Is
in the extreme easterly portion OF
Middlesex county and Is detached
from the center of habitation at Cliff
wood.
People at Keyport were considera-
bly, worked up over the shooting and
there were large crowds of persons at
the scene of the murder last Night
and also this morning.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
SPECIAL CALL FOR
ARMY ENGINEERS
Recruiting for Boys Between
Ages of 18 and 21-Can
Enlist Here.

A special call has been issued by the
United States Army recruiting service
for boys between the ages of eighteen
and twenty-one who are needed in the
rcgim ents of Engineers of the Nation-
al Army Handy men having some
knowledge In any of the technical WORK
of the new regiment can now volunteer
In this branch and see active services
in France.
Young men eighteen to twenty-ohe
years old are the most desirable and
many experienced officers believe that
the boys between these ages make tne
best soldiers The consent of parents
is not necessary fer the enlistment
of such. Many parents, noting tnas
their boys are anxious to do tneAr
patriotic share In this trying hour. see
the wisdom of their volunteering IN
the engineers, SO that when TINS war -
over, they will have g. mechanical traoe
such as raiIroading, house construc-
ltion, electricity waterwofks, pridse
work, iron workers, saw mill Work
ler, mining and similar trades.
The recruiting officer puts the ques-
ton In this manner: How many men
have thirty dollars or more at the END
of the month after paying board, lodg.
ing, clothes, shoes, hats, doctors ana
dentists bills, insurance, and pensions
what the soldier gets, besides learn
ling a technical trade, seeing tne Worlo,
making many friends for hte, ana
with prospects for advancement
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
EQN[f.S SSIl lNS ola VIII

Dick. 1 have never had any use for
saints. You can't do anything but
worship them and of all emotions. that
which engenders worship Is the cold
est
well, dear, don't think there 10
any danger sf your doing any wor-
shipping In my direction BY the way.
don't YOU think 1t is about time We
were hearing from Mollief ] have
thought about her lot lately. Being
sick, d man has more time for
thoughts. you know. Why, when you
and Mary and Elaine had your babies
I did not think much about them and
I confess I felt that you took Sonny's
death before he really lived little
too seriously. But can see now just
what is means to a woman to brood
and plan almost a year for the child
she is carrying under her heart and
then be left desolate, her beautiful
hopes all dead and scattered. I cert
ainly hope Mollie will come through
all right"
80 do I, Dick, for think Moliie will
make fine mother and her child win
have the best Of care, both material
and spiritual. You know, dear, that
the mere fact of woman bearing a
child does not bring her the great
maternal gift.
! You remember, Dick, that celebrat-
ed case some years ago when a very
rich young man married q show girl
and afterward shot the man that the
girl said had been her betrayer 2"
YES remember, Margie."
"I have always felt the mothers OF
those two misguided young people
were also tried at that time and found
guilty"
.'But, Margfe, one of those mothers
was counted among the most respected
women In her city She was noted for
philanthropy and good works"
yet she taught her son anything
name was respected even If its bearer
disobeyed all the laws Of man"
(To be Contfnued.)
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
City Briefs

THE infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Fischer was christened at St.
PauPs German church yesterday af-
ternoon following the marriage of
the latters sister. Miss Elizabeth
Hover, of High street. to Frank Bar
ton, of Washington street. Fred
HenlSel and Miss Katherine Henkel
were the sponsors.
A meeting of st. Stanislau's Polish
Catholic National congregation will be
held at GIG Charles street at O'Clock
ent.
A meeting of the Seven Days
Adventist church will be held tonight
at 1880 o'clock at the church on New
lille street. Pastor Brodcrson, from
Minneapolis, Mimi, will preach.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17

"eats" for the PeDhfed fy5y boJleds1fo
are In d Company. - .somas To6ian
is doing special duty, having charge
of traffic ON the main street, and IL
reports are true Tommy is soon to
go into the quartermasters' depart
ment as mechanic, for before he
went on the police force at Perth
Amboy he was an expert electrical
worker. Steve Kozusko, former driv-
er of Liberty Hook & Ladder Com
pany, looks fine and says the life
agrees with him. Others who say
that they are having a fine time are
John BuIlwinkel, who was sick for q
few days but Is now able to be about
! again.
Privates Kilmurray and Jensen re-
ceived furlough Saturday and Sunday
and were in Perth Amboy. They were
the first of the Perth Amboy boys of
the new National Army to come
home.
Some of the visitors noticed at the
camp from Perth Amboy yesterday
were Mayor John f. and Mrs. Ton
Broeck, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Their
kelson, MIR. and Mrs. Charles Peter
son and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl
Lake and family, John Hunt. Sr..
John Toolan. Jr., Hans Meng, Perry
Bradley. Patrolman Frank Seiboth,
Traffic Offieer John T. Murray and
Edward A. Lembeke.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
At the Royal Th1es,gse , 6
LOCAL WOMAN IN FOREIGN
REQ GROSS SERVICE


Mrs. Mabel c. O'Hara, oldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ID. M. Gal
lagher. of 595 State street. who Is a
Red Cross nurse in the United States
service since May. has been called
for foreign service. for which she
has pledged herself for three years
work. She is expected to report Mt
Washington, ID. c., not later than
October a., when she will be given
her orders and told her designation.
While awaiting this call for foreign
service Mrs. O'Hara has been night
superintendent of nurses in Marines
Memorial Hospital in New London
Conn In that city there are about
1900 soldiers and sailors and tho
work in this hospital is under the
head of general nursing. which is
quite necessary in such a mixed pop
ulace.
Mrs. O'Hara Is a graduate of St.
Peters General Hospital of New
Brunswick with several years of va
ried practice, making her desirable
nurse for the foreign service for
whom a great demand is now being
made. She is the widow of the late
iC. ]. O'Hara, a famous baseball play
er OF the old time Marions of this
city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
At a MINUTE MEN DINNER

Members of and those interested In
the Four Minute Men Committee of
this city enjoyed a dinner with the
Newark Four Minute Men Saturday
night in the Hotel Robert Treat in
Newark. Mayor John h. TenBro eek.
chairman of the committee Albert
Leon, Fred J. Cox, ID. p. Olmstead and
Alderman John w. Kelly, made up the
Perth An1boy party III. @. Buchan, of
Woodbridge, and delegation from
ICranbury, were also present at the
dinner
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
To HONOR DRaF TED men

A celebration for those members
of the Bartenders Local Union No.
545 that have been called into the
national army has been arranged for
at Dana hall in Smith street tomor-
row night at o'clock. At meeting
of the local last Thursday night a
committee was named to make prep
arations for the affair. There are be-
tween ten and fifteen members of the
organization subject to the draft and
they are all expected TO be present
to take part in the celebration. There
will be speechmaking and music to
be followed by refreshments. The
soldier boys will be given a rouslng
send-off by those that are left behind
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
HELD ON CHARGE
OF CARRYING GUN
Three Wife heaters Arrested
Here Over Week -End-0th-
er Cases in Police Court.

Arrested on complaint Of his COM
mon law wife that he had a revolver
In his possession. Toney Cross found
himself in more trouble when it was
discovered that he is not a citizen.
The charge preferred by the woman.
who lives with Cross at 4s0 Mattano
place, was dismissed and he was held
in $500 bail for the grand jury on a
charge of having firearms in his pos
session when arraigned before Re
corder Pickersgill this morning.
Three wifebeaters were arrested
over the weekend. One was dis
charged when his wife did not appear
to press the complaint against him,
one was put under bonds to keep the
peace, and the third win spend ninety
days in the county workhouse. John
Ondiski, of 311 Fayette street. arrest
ed by Patrolmen Larson and Bachr
man on complafptnY
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
FIGAT FIRE IN BARN

A stubborn fire In a barn belonging
to William Clenensen. at 196 Fayette
street. caused the fire department Sat-
urday night no little trouble. The cause
of the conflagration is not known but
is thought to have been spontaneous
combustion. The barn was well stor-
ed with feed, hay and straw, which
made q great volume of smoke, maxi
ing 1T difficult for the firemen to fight
the blaze. The alarm was rung in from
box SO, New Brunswick avenue and
New street at 9:40 o'clock. The DAM
age Is estimated at $1,000.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
CARE OF A CHILD DEPENDS ON
THE MOTHER.


Il wish 1 were able to get back into
the game" said Dick as we finished
reading the newspaper clippings about
Harry. Dick Is getting very restless
at times, little book. especially when
we hear from home. He Is getting bet
ter, however, very slowly and hate
to look ahead. Sometimes wish we
could live in this beautiful California
If we were not SO far from those we
love.
Dick wants more than anything else
In the world to get back to his bus
mess. After all, little book, the one
lasting love of a mans life is his
work. I think II Dick thought he was
never going back to the book business
he would not want to live.
1t is pathetic to see how he-depends
upon me. When leave him believe
he watches the clock until come back.
Just now his whole life means 'Marg-
ie," and that word is oftenest on his
lips.
Every day he tells me how good I
have been to hin-"Dear. I know no
other woman could have lived with
me all these foolish years OF mine" he
said last night
But you must remember, Dick
dear, for one year at least IL would
probably have stretched almost any
mans patfenee 10 nave lived with me.
You were always very kind to me,
Dick"
II was kind when you let me be
kind. Margie. While l am lying here
almost as helpless as you were, rea-
lize more than every before how ter
rible ft was for you"
but, Dick, think woman stands
such things better than a man, al
though 1 will say this, dear. you are q
delightful invalid"
The old familiar crooked smile came
to Dicks lips. "A case of the devil
was sick and the devil q saint would
be- is 1t, Margie7" he said.
II don't want you to be too good,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
ltSOC:1ett
MISS ELIZABETH HOVER
BRIDE OF FRANK BARTON

Frank Barton, of 81 Washington
street, and Miss Elizabeth Hover,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Hover. of 535 High street, were mar
ried at o'clock yesterday afternoon
at st. Paul's German church in First
street. The ceremony was performed
by the Rev. DIR. Jacob Ganss pastor
of the church, In the presence of u
number of friends and relatives that
gathered. The attendants were Miss
as Rosie Binder, Katherine Stutzman,
Sophia Weber, Elizabeth Berger.
Elizabeth Reftenbuch, Andrew Stutz-
man, Philip Rebel Philip Young.
Karl Frftag and Henry Fischer. The
bride was dressed In a gown of white
satin and net and she carried a show
er bouquet of white rJses.
Mrs. Barton is a member of the
church choir The choir was present
and sang during the ceremony. A
reception followed at the home of
the brides parents. They received a.
number of gifts. After short we'd
ding trip they will take up their resi-
dence in this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
K. OF C. PLAN DANCE TO
AID BOYS I'M ARMY

A dance for the benefit OF the boys
In active service is being arranged by
Monsignor b. T. O'Connell Assembly
of the Fourth Degree, San Salvador
Council No. 299, knights of Column
bus, to be held on the night of Octo-
ber IL, the eve of Columbus Day. The
affair will be held in Palace Hall,
music to be furnished by Fred
O'Brien's orchestra.
The committee in charge is COM
posed of James Murray, general
chairman; Ray Leavey, secretary;
printing committee, Stacey Coutts,
John Quinn, William Fitzpatrick;
music committee, John Reilley, Rich
ard White, Raymond Leavey; re-
freshment committee, John Kelly,
Bernard Leavey, Joseph Williams,
Hugh Gallagher, Leo Steiner, John
ReiIley, James Layden.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
sAMMlEs WELD THE sAYoNET

Demonstration Of British System
Given American Troops.
American Training Camp In France,
sent 17.-In the presence of Major
General Sibert and his brigade COM
manders teams picked from all the
regiments under hts command have
competed In bayonet contests for a
trophy presented by the General.
The competition was comprehen-
sfye demonstration of the British sys-
tenn of teaching bayonet work and set
ting-up exercises The program was
arranged by British major. who,
with four non-commissioned officers,
has been showing the American units
the novel methods Of this kind OF drill
| now in vogue In the British army and
which. It is understood, will be adopted
In the American expeditionary force.
The principle Is to give the men all
the benefits Of calisthenics through the
playing of games which are amusing
and interesting. where plain exercises
are dull
The inter-regimental hayonet compe'
tition consisted of firing from trenches,
charging against line Of hanging and
diving dummies, supposed TO be Ger
mans, and ferociously jahbing them,
and continuing on into another trench,
supposedly taken from the enemy
The bayonet must penetrate the Tail
nerable points OF the Germans an
atomy, which are marked on the dunn
mics with bulls eyes.
| Owing to the rule against mention
| mug numbers of regiments. the iden
tity of the winner of the contest can
L 49, h. .-xarroalad
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
TRADE BID. To ACT
AS TO GARBAGE
Board of Directors to Take Up
Collection of Refuse in
This City.

The condft1ohs hHve become so with
reference to the collection of garbage
in this city that the health officer re-
ported to the board at its last meeting
that action be taken to rem
edy conditions.
President Oliver w. Ramsay of the
local board left this morning for At
lantic City. where he will attend the
war convention of the United States
Chamber of Commerce. which Is being
held here this week. Secretary Mont
gomery leaves tonight for the conven-
ton and will remain until Friday, re-
turning in time to be present at the
meeting of the directors on Friday
night. The secretary will report of
the convention at this meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
PLEASING PROGRAM FOR
STAG AT YACHT CLUB TONIGHT

A. program of unusual excellence
has been obtained to entertain the
members OF the Rarttan Yacht Club
at tonights farewell to the men who
are going into the service. There are
now thirty eight men from the clubs
roster of members who are going to
the front. thirteen per cent of the
membership.
Billy Kenney. a very well known
entertainer, singer and story teller,
will be on hand to give the members
stories. said to be unex-
viii be furnished by
ID and an orchestra.
h have been added
f9 sing II one of the
best yet given b Ore the club at q
smoker and stag,
X. w. McComas, chairman OF tha
house committee. has arranged for
the exent. and expects to have rec
ord attendance of members out. The
men who will leave the city shortly
for the National Army, and members
of the Perth Amboy Battery. who
are. also members of the club, will be
the guests of honor.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
BASKET PARTY ENJOYED

The outing and basket party of the
Dana Relief Society had to be trans
ferred from Pine Grove to Dana hall
yesterday afternoon because of the
weather. conditions. The members
with their families went out to the
grove in the morning. but the lower
ing clouds and cold drove them back
to the hall. where the outing was con-
tinucd until last night T'ere were
about fifty in all in the party. Dane
Ing, music and singing were enjoyed
and the good things from the baskets
taken out to the grove were served
during the afternc on. Those ON the
committee included Andrew Fedder
son, chairman; A. RI. Koyen, Jens j.
Jensen and Nels LuRd.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
MaIckionf Raniere.
Riots In Hungary.
Ru United Press.

Rome, Sept. Hungary
reported finding 1t increasingly diff
ficult to keep in agreement with Ger
MANY Diplomatic advices receive
here today told of an epidemic of riots
throughout the dual empire nd polit-
teal differences as to Prussianism,
that indicates a growing breach be-
tween the two Teutonic powers. Aus
tria is suffering from lack of food.
according to reports here. Most of
the disorders. detailed news of which
had been suppressed. have been due
TO this cause. Thousands of people
are making pilgrimages to various
shrines. emploring divine intercession
for peace.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
TT MORE men ARE
FOUND PHYSICALLY FIT
Continued from page ~

Adam Jenette.
Louis X. Horkay.
John William.
Alton Muster.
N. Christian Nelson.
Paul Chingary.
David Cohen.
Joseph Szymantowski.
Jas. J. Garland.
John Zaktansky.
Marte1 Sojak.
John Zulenzki.
Charles Kehrer.
Nicola F'acho.
Edward Hanley.
Arthur Holmes.
William A. Nelson.
Peter Killefski.
Norris Seinwel.
Roy Thorne.
Michael Acciani.
Physically Rejected
David T. Benjamin.
Milton ]. Guttman.
Arthur M. Peterson.
Arthur Ernst.
Victor Jacobsen.
Geo. w. Stewart.
Stanley j. Kwfatkowski.
Ralph KoteIla.
Leon Sewitch.
Andrew Larsen
John McGufrk.
Frank Forino.
VIM. Johanson.
William Bowers.
]. b. Orlick.
Harry r. Stats.
Michael Mansfield.
Frederick Hendrickf.
Thos. Dwyer.
Louis Wetterberg.
David Koch.
Chris. N. Smith.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17

larceny on charge preferred by
Arthur Vitriol, and arrested by De-
tectives Hartmann and Gutowskt.
was given thirty days In the county
Jail by the recorder.
Joseph Mezey, of 339 Smith street,
was fined $40 when arratgned this
morning, and Steve Praskie, of 345
Colfax street, George Thomas, of sss
Smith street. and Percy Mallet, OF
433 Market street, were discharged
with a warning on charges of street
fighting in Goodwin street early this
morning. They were arrested by Pa
trolman MuslSa.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
U. 5. TO Be DICTATOR IN
DISPOSAL OF SHtPPlHG
sy United Press.

Washington, Sept. 1.-THE United
States is to be dictator in disposal of
allied shipping England and this
nation have argued the matter out in
friendly fashion, with the result that
the United States instead of England
will be the distributor. American Of
ficials take the position that I'VE are
going to provision the Allied ma
tions. therefore, we should be. given a
free hand in assigning tonnage" the
United Press was informed today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
.GERMANY THANKS SWEDEN
FOR SENDING MESSAGES
sy Gnited Press.

81 UHtten FFesas
Stockholm, Sept. 17-Germany has
sent a note to Sweden thanking her
for her services in transmitting mes
sages and expressing regret that
Count Luxburg sent objectionable
kilograms. according to the Daylight
Ahlendha today. The note expressed
Berlin's regret over the disagreeaple
issue raised by the American expose.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17

Harry ]. Goas, 4 referee connected
with the Worlxmen's Compensation Aid
Bureau of the Department of Labor.
was in this city today hearing Beveral
cases during his sitting at the city hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17
Theatre Notices

When ''The Whip was first shown
privately In New York city to a little
group of leading film men the verdict
was unanimous that here WAS a won
derful picture.
1T has everything that q motion pic
ture should have" said one man, "and
none OF the things that motion pic
ture should not have. 1t has snap,
dash, fire, romance, youth, thrills, ex-
citement, big scenes and splendid ac-
tors. 1t is staged on a lavish scale. 1t
has been superbly directed and the
photography is perfect. This is a
wonderful production"
The opinion Is being echoed by the
hundreds of thousands of people In
all parts of the country who are seeing
this memorable production. THE
Whip will be the attraction at the
City Theatre today
At the Royal ttslF, Th1wsasss~p WAS Pr
'Tbff a gold medal bXnt16l
kation. The -nrasap--
tsffrS oVFecl 5el.face O
! 10 removed and his trif4 Re.ssSIerN
revealed. The story tells of the pers
sonal attributes of four men. Myrtle
Gonzales and George Hernandez will
be seen in The Show Down at the
Royal theatre tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-09-17

More than one-third of Norway's
commercial fleet has been destroyed
by Germany, and IL the present situar
tion continues long the remainder viii
be sent to the bottom, according to
DR.. Fridtjof Nansen of the Norwegian
mission now in this country at the
National Conference of the Worlds
Food Supply being held in Philadel-
phia under the auspices of the Amert
can Academy of Political and Social
Science.
Our shipping between Great Britain
and her Allies was not considered
with friendly eyes by the Germans"
said Dr. Nansen, "and their U-boat
warfare has to great extent been di-
rected against our shipping. Our
losses have therefore been heavier
than those of any other neutral nation,
and | believe also greater than the
losses of this country until now"