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Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
CHANGE SYSTEM .
OF BOOKKEEPING
Board of Aldermen Plan New
System in All City Depart
ments Except SchooIs-In-
terIocking Plan Wanted =
Finance Committee Busy.

An entire new system of bookkeep-
ing will be installed in the various
municipal departments here, accord
ing to decision made at a meeting of
the aldermanic finance committee in
session last night. 1t was decided to
receive bids for installation of an in
terlocking and up to date system of
bookkeeping in conjunction with pro-
posals on a city audit for 1916 on
March 10, when the Board of Alder
men will meet again.
1t was announced today that it Is the
intention of the city fathers to install
a bookkeeping system that will be of
the best and most modern kind. The
plan includes all municipal depart
ments with the exception Of that con-
trolled by the Board of Education
The intention is to have a uniform
method of keeping books In vogue, SO
that work in various departments may
be similar and one set of accounts will
correspond with another. In this way
it is hoped by the aldermen to accu-
rately account for all city money and
to have correct accounts kept at all
times.
Use of obsolete methods in book
keeping and alleged laxity in handling
city moneys are claimed to be the
principal reasons for the change. A
more up to date system of bookkeeping
has been under consideration since the
time of the receipt Of the last audit
report, officials say.
In accordance with decision reach
ed last night specifications have been
drawn and advertisement made today
for bids to be received at the next
council meeting.
Chairman f. William Hilker and
Alderman John ]. Clark, of the finance
committee, Mayor John T.. Ten Broeck
and Comptroller Olaf Morgenson were
present last night.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
z ARRESTED IN
GAMBLING RAID
Police SWoop Down on Resort
in Catherine Street, Alleged
to be a "Speak Easy"-To-
tai of $110 in Fines.

Twelve men were arrested and
eleven fined a total of $110 as the
result of raid on an alleged gam
bling house and speakeasy at 709
Catherine street last night. The pro-
prietor of the place was held in de-
fault of bail on several charges to
await the action of the grand jury.
Muska, Seiboth and Martin conduct
ed the raid. They found the pro-
prietor hiding In an icebox and re-
covered several jugs and bottles of
whiskey, deck of cards and about
50 in cash.
Mike Dodas, twenty-eight, of 6ss
Catherine street; Charles Skober,
twenty-eight, of 625 Catherine street;
Nitro Haliva, twenty-three, of 63S
Catherine street; John Mikula, TWEEN
ty-one, of TAI Charles street; Charles
Dudas, twenty-five. of $50 Catherine
street; Charles Brecko, twenty-three,
of TAO Charles street; Charles Mark
lin, twenty seven, of 718 Charles
street; Mike Cocko, forty-fve, of 718
Charles street; Aleck Ogoizel, thirty
seven, of 718 Charles street; George
Kurtan, twenty-seven, Of 638 Cort-
landt street, and CARRIER Outmobics,
twenty eight, of Easton street
Excitement prevailed when the off,
GERS broke In and surprised the gamb-
lers. A table, lamp and several chairs
were overturned. The proprietor es-
capped under cover of darkness to a
large ice box Gamblers taken pris-
oners told the police he was out on
an errand. AS the police were search
ing the premises, Patrolman Seiboth
found Maskarinecz trembling in the
ice box.
Most of the money in the not at the
time of the raid, believed to have
| amounted to about $40, was seized by
a gambler and has not been located
| by the police as yet They recovered
about 50 from the floor.
A fire was narrowly averted when
the table and lamp were overturned.
The careful and quick work by the
police prevented any of the guilty per-
\ sons from escaping.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
DAY NURSERY WORKERS
\ atASlAa1f(fRH'Isa4 easing 'sa

yesterday afternoon by the
Ird of managers of the Day Nurs-
Association to the women of the
ams who worked in the recent cam
Paign for funds. 1t was given at the
home of Mrs. Adrian Lyon, "a Gordon
street, from until O'Clock. The
house was beautifully decorated, yell
low daffodils furnishing the color
scheme.
There were about twenty-five WON
en- present out of the one hundred
which formed the ten teams. Mrs.
Frank Dorsey, treasurer Of the asso-
citation, reported raised in cash at the
recent campaign $8,612.52; Mrs. An
tiselPs team leading with $1,400 and
Mrs. Peter Olsen's second with $1,000.
A rousing cheer was given Mrs, Dor
6ey as she arose to give her report as
she mas spent much time taking care
of the finances of the association.
The program given at the reception
follows:
Solo, Enternite. Miss Sylvia Leon.
Quartet Pockin Time, Miss Blanch
Grieve, NJ UaEvelyn Remicke, Louise
Crowel, and Eta Skillen.
= Report of the treasurer.
Poem, ITO the Day Nursery" read
by Miss Mary Morris.
After the reading of the poem Mrs.
Edwards, chairman of the entertain
ment committee, presented Mrs Bawd-
en-, the president, with an amethyst
brooch, gift from the board of di-
rectors in loving appreciation of her
untiring zeal and determination to
give Perth Amboy Day Nursery wor-
thy Of the city. Mrs. Bawden thanked
the women pointing out that it was
only by their cooperation that the
work was accomplished. Then as a
fitting close the quartette sang "Star
Spangled Banner" after which re-
freshments were served.
Mrs. Dillon and Mrs. Buffum poured
tea and number of young women
served. After social hour the lad
les repaired to their homes.
The committee in charge of the af-
ternoon were Mrs. Edwards, chairman:
Mrs. c. M. Liddle, Mrs. Forest Smith
and Mrs. Charles H. Seguin.
Following is the poem written by
Mrs. Edwards:
To a wee little house round the corner,
Most hidden away from the sun,
Weary mothers brought little childrenl
To be cared for till day was done.
The play room was tiny and crowded
The children too many by far
And the sun did his best to creep in
there /
But the building next door was a
bar.
Twas the best our friends would allow |
us,
For we were but struggling few, |
Trying to help the unfortunates,
And their sweet little children too.
Then with wonderful courage our lead
er
A tremendous campaign began
Through it, all she carried us nobly
Till our funds in the thousands ran.
Now to a fine big house round the
corner
With the sun shining boldly around.
The little tots romp, and are happy
And poor mothers rejoice in the
sound.
The effort was great, but a message
Comes from this sweet, happy throng
That God, in his judging, will bless
For helping His poor along"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION
TO DEDICATE new HOME

The Western Improvement Associa-
ton will dedicate their new home and
quarters in Brace avenue tonight. The
affair will open with a supper at s
o clock, following which several promi-
nent persons are to speak and the
floor will be cleared for dancing.
MAIDS j. Dinesen is the chairman in
charge of the affair tonight. Mayor
John F. Ten Broeck and Recorder
Pickersgill will speak, as will others
interested in the work of the associa-
ton.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
BY FRED S. FERGUSON.

NOs :
Havana, March 10.-Havana was
without confirmation of the report of
the capitulation of Santiago by the
rebels today. But occupation of the
city by the federal forces without a
fight would not be surprising in view
of the known plan of the rebels to
break up into small bands in their ef-
forts to escape the encircling govern
ment troops.
The destruction Of property by the
instructors continues unabated.
An attachment of American marines
were reported today to have occupied
the city of San Luis, thirty miles dis
tant from Santiago. 1t was expected
the American forces would remain
until arrival of the Cuban govern
ment troops from Palma Soriano.
Then they will return to Santiago.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
HOW PRESIDENT CALLED
EXTRA CONGRESS SESSION.

Washington, March Io.-The pres
idents proclamation calling the ex-
ira session of congress follows:
Whereas, Public interests require
that the congress Of the United
States should be convened in extra
session at 12 o'clock noon on the
10th day of April, 1877, to receive
such communications as may be
made by the executive;
Now, therefore, /, Woodrow
Wilson, president OF the United
States of America, do hereby pro-
claim and declare that an extraor-
dinary occasion requires the con-
gress of the United States to con-
vene hl extra session at the capitol
in the city of Washington ON the
10th day of April. 1917. at Il o. clock
noon, of which all persons who shall
at that time be entitled to act as
members thereof are hereby re-
quired to take notice.
"Given under my hand and the
seal of the United States Of Amer
lea the ninth day of March in the
year of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and seventeen, and Of the
independence of the United States
the one hundred and forty-f1rst."
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
RED CROSS CHAPTER TO
MEET MONDAY AFTERNOON

The business meeting of the Perth
Amboy Red Cross Chapter which was
scheduled to be held Tuesday after
noon at the home of the chairman,
Mrs. G. c. Baldwin, will be held on
Monday afternoon instead. The meet
ing will be called to order at 3 o'clock
and business of the utmost import
ance will be taken up and acted upon,
making 1t necessary that as many of
the members be present as possible.
Work Is going on as usual in the
room adjoining that wiped out by fire
the early part of the week.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
NOTICE
THE MIDDLESEX COUNTY
BOARD OF ELECTIONS
will sit on
Thursday. March 9Th, 1917
and on
Saturday, March 10th 1917

in the County Court House build
ing, New Brunswick, N. j., for the
purpose of adding to the registry
list of the Township of Wood
bridge, the names of any legal
voters entitled to vote, and to
erase therefrom the names of any
persons not so entitled to vote.
at the election to be held on Tues
day, March 18th, 1917, for the
adoption or rejection by the Town
ship of Woodbridge, of the pro-
visions Of an Act Of the Legisla-
ture of the State of New jersey.
entitled, can Act relating to-
regulating and providing for the
government of cities, towns, town.
ships, boroughs, villages and
municipalities governed by Boards
of Commissioners or improvement
commissions in this State" ap-
proved April twenty-fifth, one
thousand nine hundred and eleven.
the title whereof was amended by
Chapter 366, of the laws of 1912,
April second, one thou
sand nine hundred and twelve, as
and all acts amendatory
thereof and supplementary there
to.
MIDDLESEX COUNTY BOARD
OF ELECTIONS
HOWARD H. BROWN,
Secretary. |
92353-7-4t'
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
UNITED STATES FACES ACTUAL WAR As ORDER
TO ARM MERCHAN7SH/PS GOES INTO EFFECT;
PREPARE WHITE BOOK SHOWING GERMAN PL OTIS
PERU IS AFLAME
WITH REBELLION:
TROUBLE nv CUBA
specia. By United Dress wire.

Special by United Dress Wire.
Bounes Aires, March 10-Peru is
aflame with rebellion of q seriousness
not realized until today, when infor-
nation smuggled across the border,
to evade the strict government censor
ship, detailed the fiercest sort of fight
ing in Lima, the capital, Cuzco, CAL
lao and Arequipa, in which many per-
sons had been killed and wounded.
The son of Admiral Graus, of the
Peruvian navy, has been assassinated.
Peruvian warships have been dis
mantled by the government to pre-
ven their seizures by the rebels. The
government house in Lima is sur
rounded by a Gordon of troops and 1t
is predicted that the president will re-
sign. There is no information obtain
able here about the reason for the
outbreak.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
BLAZE WIPES OUT
JACQUES ST. HOUSE
Small Home Of Ludwig BoIpin-
ski is Gutted by Fire, but
Damage Only Amounts to
About 5000.

Fire wiped out the small home Of
Ludwig Bolpinski at SCI Jacques
street shortly after II o'clock this
morning. The one-story residence
was gutted by the flames, which
burned the roof off the house and
damaged the Interior to the extent
of about 5000 of total damage.
The alarm was sent in from box
"a at Neville and Johnstone streets
and the apparatus of the various
companies had difficulty In getting
through the streets, thick with mud
and slime.
The fire had @.gotten-r.w we'll under
way when the fremen arrived and
huge columns of smoke were rising
from the structure. Lines of hose
were turned on the blaze. which was
put under control within o half hour.
First .AssiStannnE Chief j. ].
Deveny was in ch3lse o. Ilrl
ment IN the absence OF Fire Chief
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
KEEN COMPETITION IN
COLLECTING WASTE PAPER

Competition between classes and
grades in several of the public schools
OF the city has led to extra large col
lections of waste paper in the schools
recently. In No. school on Thursday
and yesterday, the total collection,
while not as yet completely weighed,
will amount to over ton and a half,
1t is believed. The children secured
the district for waste paper and the
result gives them one of the largest
collections since the work has been
going on.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
ALLOW SHIPS TO
FIRE AT GERMAN
U-BOA7 AT SIGHT
Special By United Press wirs

Special by United Press Wire
Washington, March 10.-The United
States government is preparing for the
worst. Warned by Germany that she
has spoken with finality as to her sub
marine intents, the government today
looked out upon the prospects of actual
war, following the order to arm Amer
lean m merchantmen. Some officials fear
Germany will be as ruthless toward
armed American ships as she has been
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
HOLD CONFERENCE TODAY
TO SETTLE ROOSEVELT STRIKE
spec,oI TO the EvENfNG NEWS

SpecldI 70 The EVENING NEWE
Roosevelt, March 10.-Superinten-
dents of the American Agricultural
Chemical Company and the Armour
Fertilizer Company were in conference
with committees of strikers here today
in efforts to settle the fertilizer strike
now under way. Representatives of
the Liebig plant strikers met Superin-
tendent w. K. Kewish and the Armour
employees committee conferred with
superintendent Leon NJ. Phelps. The
demands of the men for shorter
working day with about the same pay
as is now received were considered by
the factory hands. 1t was reported
that the superintendents would later
confer with officials of the fertilizer
company and would report back to the
men as soon as possible.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
RUNAWAY IN ROOSEVELT
to tho EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Roosevelt, Mar. 10:-A horse at
tached to runabout belonging to
Stephen Bori, grocer in b street,
ran away southwark along Wood
bridge avenue in the Chrome section
vest erday afternoon. The animal
took fright at the northerly end of
the thoroughfare and ran several
blocks. narrowly missing collision
with several other rigs. 1t was stop
ped by Frank Burns. No damage
was done.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
LYNCH RESIGNS
FROM TRADE BD.
Secretary Will Sever His Con-
nection With Board Shortly
to Take Position With Mer-
chants Association of N. Y.

Hugh Lynch. secretary of the
Board of Trade, will sever his con-
nection with the board shortly to
take position with the Merchants
Association in New York. Mr.. Lynch
rendered his resignation to o. w.
Ramsay, president of the trade
board, this morning, and will take up
active duties with the New York
body within short time
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
To Reorganize Cadets,

At meeting of the Westminster
Cadets held last night for the pur-
pose of completing the reorganiza-
ton, the nomination of officers took
place. The election will take place
at meeting to be held on Friday
night of next week.
Plans are now being made to hold
the installation of the newly elected
officers on the first Friday night in
April, 1t being expected to have a
banquet in connection with che in
stallation at this time.
The cadets are attending the meet
ings for the purpose of reorganizing
in large numbers and a successful
year is being looked forward to.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
NOTICE TO
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA

All members of Camp 1912, Modern
Woodmen of America, are hereby noti-
fed to attend the funeral of our past
worthy neighbor. Paul II. Levey. at
Millburn, N. J., on Monday morning,
March IL. 1917. Neighbors will please
see J. J. Deveny for particulars be-
fore Sunday evening.
By order of the Camp.
MAURICE D. COHEN,
Consul-Commander.
FRED S. HANEY. Clerk.
9314-3-10-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
HAVE BANQUET At Y. N. C. A.

Members of the Junior Bible and
Social Club of the Y. M. G. A. enjoyed
a small banquet last night following
their weekly meeting. After the Bible
class a swim was enjoyed after which
the supper was served, each boy hav-
ing contributed some article of food
for this occasion. A social was enjoy
ed following the banquet.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
ENJOY REUNION
epecia, to- the EVENING NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
Roosevelt, Mar. 10:-Members of
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton who went camping last year
held a delightful reunion at the Y.
M. c. A. here last night. The meet
ing was well attended. Experiences
of last summers vacation were talk
ed over and plans for the 1917 camp
outing were discussed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
the lsntry. naiGg + haSing Shs a q
q s. nn0 =. -.
CHILD BITTEN BY DOG

The five year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Wagnivek, of 661 Penn street,
was bitten by dog owned by Andrew
Ziembirk, of 666 Penn street, yester-
day. Patrolman Toolan was informed
by Zimbirk that he would pay the
doctor Dill and would have the can
Inc shot
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10

8 "A
Latin view. Brazil IL believed to bs
looking for an excuse to seize German
merchant ships in her harbors. Brazil
has always been pro-North America
she has also. however, been pro-Ger-
man, too, except for few recent ex-
pressions, attributed to the influence
of Ruy Barbosa, Liberal party leader
and the William Jennings Bryan of
South America, except that he Is no
pacifist.
Chile has been advertised in New
York and London dispatches as hav-
ing supported the United States and
expressed sympathy for the Allies in
protesting against the German sub
marine blockade. The best South
American judgment is that her pro
test" was an perfunctory as Argen-
tines regret
Chile has no direct war interests ex-
cept that the conflict increases de-
mands for her nitrates. As these are
bought and paid for before leaving
Chile, no South American can believe
Chile is worrying much about the Ger
man blockade. There is no question
that Chile is somewhat anti-United
States, in her sympathies.
John Maskarinecz, thirty-three
years old, of 709 Catherine street,
was today ordered held in default of
S5O0 ba1 10 await the action OF the
grand jury on a charge of selling
liquor without license. 1t is likely
that he will also have to answer to q
charge of running a gambling house,
Recorder Pickersgill having made a
detailed statement concerning his
case to Prosecutor Stricken. The
men caught in the raid. accused of
and fined $40 each as re-
suit are:
Uruguay, which objected vigorous
ly to the German submarine note
and consequently was proclaimed a
of the Wilson policy, sur
prised South Americans by saying
little in her note.
Colombia is sufficiently anti-United
States, on account of the Panama
canal affairs, never to lend much
moral support to the latter Until
for her loss.
Ecuador has a comparatively new
which is an unknown
quantity. AS a general proposition
South Americans think she may be
depended upon to shape her policy
with Colombia.
Paraguay is pro-German.
Venezuela is both pro-Ally and !
pro-United States.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10


Mr.. Lynch has served as secretary
OF the Board of Trade since July.
1913. -He<camev Ito this city from
Elizabeth, where he was managing
editor OF the Times, daily evening
Mr.. Lynch leaves his local posi-
ton to take one with a much larger
and more powerful body. He will
be assistant to the secretary of the
Merchants' Association, who have 9
suite Of offices tn the Woolworsf
| Building The <Aison3n
In the euntry having
II 5000.
Mr.. Lynch will continue to make
HIS residence in this city for q time
at least, and will assist his successor
when appointed, dividing his attention
between the two positions until an
other secretary is secured and made
familiar with his duties here. A Ameet-
ing Of the board of directors of the
Board Of Trade will be held shortly to
decide on a successor to the secretary.
Mr.. Lynch will succeed Frank L.
Devine former secretary of the Eliz-
abeth Board of Trade, who is leaving
the Merchants Association for a bet
ter position with Butler Brothers of
New York.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
Special sermon Tomorrow.

A special sermon will be delivered
at the morning service tomorrow in
the First Presbyterian church by the
pastor. Rev. DR.. William A. Littell.
"A Challenge" is the topic selected for
this occasion and this sermon is one
which is directed to everyone and
which will prove beneficial to all who
hear 1t.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10

/ The Stale e1I!il linent made thjs
plain to-day In declaring that neutral
ships can presume there will be no
visit and search by German subma-
rines inasmuch as Germany has serv-
ed notice on the world that she will
disregard that mandate of interna-
tional law.
That statement means that when
the American ships venture forth they
will take no chances with German
vessels.
Sight of German submarine will
be sufficient to justify American gun
ners in turning loose the power Of
their guns.
This Interpretation given officially,
brought the possibility of war ex-
tremely near.
Germany has declared that she has
spoken her last word, that she will
go ahead with her submarine war;
fare. If that is true-and the govern
ment has no official reason to doubt
it it is taken officially to Indicate
sooner or later a clash between a sub
marine and an American armed mer-
chant ship is inevitable
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10

toward enemy merchantmen. An
other group of authorities held to tho
belief that Germany will be more con-
siderate of American shipping -exer-
cising the international law mandate
of visit and search before torpedoing.
The government meantime is relying
upon pan-American cooperation to aid
stamping out German intrigues in the
western hemisphere, shattering war
schemes that would involve the Unit
ed States near home. The govern
ment is preparing a white book"
wherein 1t will reveal Germany's plots.
If needed" it probably will be pub
lished to stir an already awakened
people as to the real danger ahead.
Looming out and above the war
clouds however, is the tremendous pos
sibility that peace may be just around
the corner.
In view of Germany's oft repeated
plan to sink everything in sight with
out warning it is expected matters viii
come only too quickly to the point
where United States gHnners must act
as the Allied gunners now do--shoot
first and inquire later.
American armed merchantmen Will
be empowered to fire upon Teutnn
uSia 6iR rines on sight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10
BERLIN REPORTS RELEASE
OF YARROWOALE PRISONERS
Special bu United press Wire.

Specidl bu United presa Wire.
Berlin, Mar. 10:-American citi-
zens brought into Germany as pris-
oners of war on the Yarrowdale
were released March s and left the
detention camp at Bradenburg. the
official press agency announced to-
day. The men journey via Lindauno.
Switzerland.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10

Latest styles Sewing Machines at
Jensens. s36 State st.
4335-10- -28-oew-tf-S$
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10

TRULY WARNER HATS HAVE EX-
elusive CLASS. SOLD ONLY AT
JOHNNY SLOBODIEN'S.
9301-3-9-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-03-10

TRULY WARNER HATS; THE BEST
e2.O0 HAT MADE. SOLD ONLY At
JOHNNY SLOBODIEN'S. SOLE AGENT.
1901 -3-9-2ts