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Gilpin observer., 1917-09-13

why did our forefathers fix It
SO that a congressman is elected for
only two years? Seems q short term"
Yes. but the wise old owls probably
figured that the average congressman
could tell all he knew In that length
Of ume."-Louisville Ccmrier-Journal.
Gilpin observer., 1917-09-13

Theodore Taersme'r, OF Denver.
who some 25 years ago operated
mines I'm this county. was UP the fore
rant OF the week, koidng over the
mining field wi h 0. view Of invest
ment.
Gilpin observer., 1917-09-13

Penhars the government may be .
little weak In the exemption OF mar
rted men from military service, as
there is many married man who Is
we'll schooled In the art Of war. and
can dodge q shrapnel as we'll as .
dfnmer Idate.
Gilpin observer., 1917-09-13

For sale or lease cu very favorable
terms. SILVER lead property in g.Mt h
below Missouri Fails, fine working
tunnel, blacksmith chop, car and
track. Burned Cabin and Martin Luth-
er lodes. Good vein silver. lead, cop
per. Fer particulars write Geo. R.
Momyee. owner, Monte Vista, Colo. At
Gilpin observer., 1917-09-13
RUGS, CARPETS, LIMO
LEUMs, COUCH COVERS

Delivered at your very door Fine pat
terms to select from. The c. o. Rich
ards Co,
Gilpin observer., 1917-09-13

Mrs r. C. johnson returned this
week from a visit with her daughter
In Victor.
Gilpin observer., 1917-09-13

obssrvsr-ths family paper-s2.oo.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05

Reflections
By Vim. II. Bauden

timable, and is a work that makes the
more purely religious work of the
churches not only easier, but also more
effective. Considered simply on such
grounds, the institution has more than
justified its existence among US.
But while we are a city of large
number of unattached young men for
whom such work Is almost indispen-
sable, we must not forget the larger
number of young women also In our
midst, for whom there is no institu-
ton to which they can turn, as the
young men may to the Y. NJ. G. A. In
other words. there is almost, IL not
fully, as much need for Y. w. C. A.
In Perth Amboy as for the Y. M. c. A.,
q place which our girls may call their
own, where they may gather for re-
creation and enjoyment for mind and
body; q center of their social life, such
as the boys now enjoy.
Such an institution Is no more I'M
possible than we deemed the Y. M. G.
A.. five and more years ago. In con-
sidering 1t, we should not forget how
unselfishly our women and girls not
only worked and gave for the Y. M. G.
A. in the beginning, but have worked
and given for 1t ever since. Moreover
1t was a woman's generosity that made
1t possible to present the Y. M. c. A. to
the young men of our city free from
debt Why not a campaign for Y
w. G. A.? We need it; let us have IT.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05
PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
FOR RED CROSS IN FRANCE

The complete personnel of the Pres
byterian Base Hospital Unit No. 2, oi
! the American Red Cross, that Is to
leave within few days for active SER
| vice, probably in France, Is herewith
ANNOUNCED by DIR. George T.. Brewer,
the director of the Unit.
Included in the list are twenty-three
doctors and sixty-fve nurses. These
comprise the active medical and surg
ical staff OF the hospital, which will
be equipped to care for five hundred
cases at O. time. Included also are the
! following specialists: a neurologist,
an orthopedist. an urologist, a ronto-
lgenologist, pathologist, bacteriol-
+, ogist, two dentists. and an eye, ear
and throat surgeon.
All the doctors and most of the nurs-
es attached to the unit have beer
drawn from the Presbyterian Hospital
land the College of Physicians and
Surgeons While not all OF the com
missions have yet been received from
Washington, members have arrang-
ed their personal affairs and are now
ready for orders TO move.
Many vacancies still exist, however
I'm the administrative staff of the hos
pital This consists of civilian en-
ployes, who serve as electricians, engi-
neers, chauffeurs, cooks. hospital or
Ederlies, etc. or the total civilian COM
plement of 152 men, ninety-two have
ALREADY been enlisted, and by today
1t is hoped to have the enrolment
completed.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
NEWS AND NOTES

Presbyterian announcements follows:
Rev. w. A. I.ittell, ID. D., minister.
The church at City Hall Park. Services
at IL A. M. and 1880 p. M. Sabbath
school and Bible classes for men and
women at 9:45 A. M. Junior and Sem
ior Endeavor at 8 p. M. and 6:40 p. M.
Intermediate c. E. on Wednesday at
.6:45 P. NJ. Congregational prayer
meeting at 7:45 on Wednesday.
Notices of Coming Events.
Sunday All departments of the
Sabbath school will meet at 9:45 A. NJ,
including Bible classes for men and
women in the church at the same hour.
At o'clock the Junior Endeavor
Society will meet.
The Senior c. II. Society meets In
the chapel at GAO P. M. Topic: Love"
1 Cor. 13:1-13. (Consecratlon meeting
Leader. Miss Emily Peterson.
Monday evening of West
minister Guild at home Of Mrs. Harold
Hayden at Fords. Members please
leave on the 7:1O p. M. trolley. The
last two chapters of '"rhe Living Christ
in Latin America" will be discussed by
Mrs. Degenring.
Wednesday-At GAS p. NJ, Interme-
diate c. Z. meeting.
At 1:45 p. NJ, Congregational prayer
meeting. Subject, The Greatest Thing
in the World-Love." 1 Cor, Chap. 13.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05
OUR GIRLS.

A stranger coming to our city today.
and coming in contact with the life and
work Of our Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION, would never guess what the
conditions were before the institution
was started in Perth Amboy. Not
that he would not perceive that the
need of 1t had been felt, but rather that
he would find 1t difficult to believe that
the doubt was general that such q
work could either be commenced or
maintained. The wise laying of plans,
the days of the whirlwind campaign
for money, the days of planning and
building, these are all now matters of
history. 1t has entered so largely into
the life of the city that 1t seems as If
1t must always have existed here.
Not a few have been the thoughtless
complaints about the meager relig-
ious work conducted by our Y. M. G.
A. But in a city where even the
churches themselves find Il exceeding
ly difficult to carry on q full program
of religious work, one should be care
full how such criticism Is leveled
against q semi religious organization
Moreover, 1t rests on a very shallow
foundation, and lack of realization
that all work of any uplifting character
Is really religious. The social work
done by our Y. M. c. A. among the
young men of our city is simply ines
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05
BAPTIST PROGRAM
AT THE Y. M. C. A.

Meeting in the Young Mems Chris
tion Association on Jefferson street
during the building Of the new church
home. A cordial welcome for all
Pastor, Rev. William II. Bawden.
The Mems Bible Glass meets al
$3.50, to which all men are invited. ii
combines an atmosphere of cheer,
Is catching. The morning service OF
worship commences at 1890. conclud-
ing with the Lords Supper, the pas
tor preaching on the theme:-.1EIhfe
Good. Shepherd" The Sunday school
meets at ~ noon for, an hour of BIZ
BILE study, with classes for all.
Christian Endeavor meeting at 6:45,
led by Mr.. Kinsey, the topic being
Love" 1t is expected that a young
man from Newark will be present to
speak about the Young Peoples
Summer Assembly at Peddie, Hights-
town; those attending list year are
also expected, to be present: The
evening service with an enjoyable
service of song, at 1880, when Mr..
Bawden will preach In answer to the
question:: Can You Read?"
During the week the trustees will
meet Monday night In the board room
of the Y. M. c. A. The Philathea
Society will meet Monday evening at
the home of Mrs. Woglom, 281 High
street. Wednesday evening at 7:45
o'clock the mid-week meeting, con-
sldering the Scripture. Luke 7:2-10.
The annual meeting of the Northern
Baptist Convention, at Cleveland,
The annual meeting of the East New
Jersey Association in the Mt. Pleas
ant church of Newark, Tuesday,
June 12
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05
Farm and Garden
Timely Hints for Agriculturists--
Professional and Amateur

Corn is the ideal emergency crop
for New Jersey. The agronomist OF
the New Jersey Agricultural Expert
ment Station states that one bushel
of corn is equivalent in food value to
four bushels of potatoes. 1t Is our
biggest yielding grain per acre. 1t Is
easy to raise and always reasonably
sure of success. A range of three to
five weeks is permissible in planting.
Most soils will grow corn. Moderate
tillage will suffice, though 1t will not
always result in maximum yields. The
harvesting period can be much pro-
longed with little or no loss of grain.
This allows a very efficient use of
labor. Much cheap labor can be
used in handling the crop. Corn is
easy to market, it is not perishable
and Is readily stored. Much can be
fed on the farm and converted into
milk, eggs and meat. Its value as
human food has long been recog-
nized. We never have exported much
corn, but Europe now demands a
supply as food for her people. The
selling price undoubtedly will be high
this year. What staple crop would
be more profitable? A more safe.
conservative and desirable crop could
not be found to alleviate the present
food shortage. Each additional acre
planted means more food, and hence
an added service to the country, as
well as greater profits.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05
TOTTENYIlLE

Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Williams
have been entertaining Miss Laura
Sheldon, of Poughkeepsie.
Former superintendent Charles a.
Kohler, of the ferry, was here yester-'
day.
Mrs. Henry w. Fisher, Mrs. A. h.
Yetman and Mrs. f. w. 4Hilliard were
delegates named to the meeting OF the
city Federation held at the Hotel
Astor yesterday
Joseph Cossey has moved into his
new home in Fisher aycpus from Ar
thur Kill road.
John Pearsall, formerly OF this
place. has enlisted In ths list regl-.
ment. National Guard.
Mrs. Amelia Gunan Wood VIII be-
sent today from the city farm coll
ony to the Manhattan State hospltsi.
An interesting lecture was given pyi
Colonel Edwin A. Havers on tnes
"Marvels of Motion Pfotography
last night at the school In the final
lecture of the season. There was 9
fair attendance.
The Sunday afternoon w. g. q. ".
meeting at $3.50 o'clock will be held
tomorrow at the home OF Mrs. Peter
Peterson, of Slaight avenue. every
one is welcome.
The euchre for the benefit Of the
Red Cross next Friday night at the.
Masonic temple. of which Mrsz
Charles Regnault is chairman, Is be~
ing held under the auspices OF Hu~
guenot Chapter Eastern star.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05
COUNTY COURT TO
CONVENE MONDAY
Judge J. Harry Tiernan to Pre-
side at May Term to Open
Next Week at County Seat
at Richmond.
Special to the EvFNrso vs ws.

Tottenvllle, May 5-The May term
of county court will convene at the
county court house at Richmond
Monday morning, with Judge J. Har-
~ Tiernan on the bench. There will
be no grand jury at this term OF court
A number of cases win be taken up al
this term, both on the civil and Grim
inal calendar. Several of the latter
were left over from the term of su-
preme court that came to close last
week.
Sheriff Pitou and County Clerk
Bostwick have drawn a panel of iu-
rors that are to serve for the first
week. of the court Deputy Sheriff
Abner A. Wood has served the fol-
lowing from this end of the island to
appear Monday: Quincy G. De Grove
and Henry Shulz, of Tottenville; Win
field 8. Walk and Sirius G. Miller, OF
Prince Bay; Robert e. Pearsall, OF
Pleasant Plains; John Young, oi
kreischerville, and James b. Reid, OF
Richmond Valley.
The following from here have beer
drawn for the municipal court fol
next week: lie Grand Hamilton AL
bert v. La Forge, George f. Reck
how, Louis Koenig, William e. Ryder
Richard Carfoot and A. G. Cortwright
of Tottenville; Louis c.. Gerl1en, OF
Eltingville; Conrad l.. Wilkie, Adam
Walz and Charles r.. Bacher, of
Prince Bay and William H. Marshall,
Of Rossville.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05
BUILDING BUREAU
REPORT IN BOROUGH
Thirty-three Plans Filed With
Department Shows Decrease
from Number Issued the
Week Before.

Tottenyille, May 5.-Plans were fled
with the building department. of the
borough of Richmond for the week
ending April 2S for thirty-three struc-s
lures at an estimated cost of $4o,58EE
according to the report made by Sup
erintendent McDermott OF that depart
iI1ent. The number is falling off of six
as compared with last week when thir-
ty-nine permits we're issued for build
ings to cost S110,595. Despite the fear
that the war may put seaside resorts
in darkness. concessionaires at South
and Midland beaches are making many
improvements to their places or
amusement.
The Staten Island Amusement COM
pany last week filed with the buildinEs
bureau plans for a new roller coaster
at Midland Beach to cost $4,000 work
to commence at once. The company
will also spend $500 for a safety
coaster.
The following is the weekly report Of
operations of the Bureau of Buildings,
Borough of Richmond, for the week
ending April 2S, 1917:
| Plans filed for new buildings (estf-
mated cost $40, $3.50 .......-s. 334
| Plans filed for alterations (estimat-
| ed cost $3,73S). S)...............s, II
Plans filed for plumbing ESTIMATED
cost $6,315). ~
Applications filed for new signss...
Construction inspections made 44O'
Plumbing and drainage inspections
made - 1vv'
inspections made Of amusement de-
Vices ...........ss.s
Violations of law reported. ....... =
Violation notices issued ......... q
Permits granted for demolition OF
buildings .'.ssss ~
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05
.PYTHIAN SISTERS PAST
CHIEFS EUCRRE SUCCESS
speoiar to the EVENING NEwa

sDeoiof to the EVENING NEwA
Tottenville, May 5.-The euchre for
the benefit of the Past Chiefs Assocla-
ion of Richmond Temple, Pythian Sis
ers, held at the home of Mrs. Rudolph
Hoehn of Amboy road last night in
spite of the inclement weather condi-
Itions, was attended by many from all
sections of the fifth ward. Games be-
gan shortly after, o'clock with ten
tables playing. After the games dane
Ing was held and light refreshments
were served.
Those awarded prizes in the games
are as follows: Mrs Charles III. Reg
nault, ham: Mrs. James Hodge, set OF
doilies; Carl Claudi, port wine; Mrs.
Emma Robedee, apron; T. Paugh. half
dozen glasses; Mrs. George Hoehn,
Icamisole; M. Ward, pillow; c. Hudson.
lwater bottle; r. Shea, towel and wash
lcloth; Mrs. II. o. Simonson, silk stock
ings; Alonzo Cole. towel; David Cole,
!, dish; IT. Cline, half dozen plates; Mrs.
il @. h. Mckee, apron; Miss Helen
IlfcKee. handkerchiefs: J. vanderwater
dress goods: Mrs. w. Scott, dress
goods; Mrs. III. Schultz, apron; Mrs
G. Regis, set doilies: Mrs. Abram NJ
lSprague, plant; Mrs. II. Sprague,
cleaning set; Mrs. G. Bennett dish, and
Miss Evelyn s. Hoehn, luncheon set.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05
SIMPSON M. E. CHURCH
ANNOUNCEMENTS

Simpson M. Il. church notes and
news for tomorrow and next week
follow:
Rev. Wilbert Westcott, pastor.
$3.50 a. m.-Morning devotional
meeting, led by Bro. Aber. A spirit
ual meeting of great helpfulness.
1880 a. m.-Brief address to the
Junior choir and the children of the
congregation upon "An Upset Men
agerie." The sacrament of the Lords
Supper will be observed. All mem
bers of the church should be present.
12 o'clock noon-All departments
of the Sabbath school meet, with
classes for all. The monthly offering
for missions will be received. All
children not members of other Sun
day schools are cordially invited to
join. The school is growing very
rapidly; eight new members last Sun
day.
$3.50 p. m.-Epworth League de-
votiohai service. A spiritual meeting
for all, especially the young.
1880 p. ma great patriotic DEM
onstration,' when Mrs. Mary Armor
commonly called 1.-The Georgia Cy-
clone" will make the address. This
remarkable speaker, reformer and
evangelist, will give to the people OF
Perth Amboy the opportunity OF
nearing tile ldLeSJ heWS VI ilupOIt-
ance upon one phase of our interna-
tional situation. A large chorus choir
and the Sunday school orchestra will
furnish the music.
Monday evening the monthly meet
ing of the Official Board in Junior
room. All members should be pres
ent.
Wednesday evening, regular fellow
ship meeting, a midweek service to
help folks
Friday evening the pastor desires
all young people of the church and
congregation over fifteen years of age
to meet him in the lecture room oi
the church at o'clock,
and fittingIy observed by this church
The pastor urges every one to honor
their mothers living. and the memory
of mothers who have died, by attend
ing services at Simpson M. II. church.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05
ST. PETERS

st. Peters church notices followi
Fourth Sunday after Easter.
Sunday school session, 9:t5.
Holy Communion and sermon,
10:30.
Evening prayer with special music,
1880.
Notices
Monday, Rector's Guild, 1880.
Tuesday, Girls Friendly Society,
1880.
Wednesday. musical and sock So
cial. given under the auspices of the
Woman's Guild.
Friday, y. M. Woman's Guild.
Note
The Sunday school during the
months of May and June will hold it's
session at 9:15 in the morning in
stead of In the afternoon.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05

tor.
Solo. Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Hallam Koons
Hymn, Rock of Ages" Congrega-
tion.
Five minute address by pastor, Rev
John Ehrenstine.
Duet, 81 Must Have Jesus Near,
Mrs. John Petty, Mrs. Charles Rob
erts
Offertory. plano and organ duet.
Hymn, Beauty for Ashes" Congre
cation.
Solo, Peace, Troubled Heart"
Hymn, when Love Shines In" Con
gregatlon..
Hymn, ''work for the Night. is Com.
ing" Congregation. r.
Messrs Charles and Henry Kilbourr
will furnish the string music for the
| evening accompanied by Mrs. Alber
G. Lange.
Methodist Church.
Services as usual at 1880 Z. NJ
Preaching by the pastor.
Sunday school and Bible class
1880 P. NJ.
Epworth League meeting at p. M
| Evening service of song and praise
| and preaching by the pastor. Rev
Henry johnson.
osbvterian Church.
| Sunday school at 9:45 A. M. Preach
| ing by the pastor at the regular Sun
day service at 10:45 A. M. and JUNO
Endeavor Society at 2:3o 2. NJ.
| Evening service of song and sermon
by the pastor, Rev. w. j. b. Edgar a
1890.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05
JAMESBURG

Sunday school at the usual hour,
commencing at 9:30 A. M.
Preaching by the pastor at the
morning service at 10:30. The sacra.-
ment of the Lords supper will be OBJ
served at this Sunday service INCL
dentally the new individual commun-
ion service will be used as will the
new collection plates, the gift of the
Young Peoples Society OF the church
Regular service of the Young Peo-
ple's Society commencing at Z. M. to
be followed by service of song that
will be one of the most elaborate ever
to be arranged by the choir. Paul
Muschick, who has taken charge OF
the choir. has installed new talent into
this important department of the
church work and he has arranged a
fine program OF solos. duets and Choir
uses by the members of the choir as
follows:
Prelude, plano duet, William Fire
sine. Paul Muschick.
Hymn, Sunshine in My Soul" Con-
gregation.
Anthem, "Again. as Evening Shad-
ow Fails" Choir.
Prayer. Rev. John Ehrenstfne. pas
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05
GRACE CHURCH

There will be two meetings of Grace
English Lutheran church organiza-
tions during the coming week. The
Mems Club convenes at s o'clock Mon
day night and the Senior Luther League
meets at o'clock Wednesday night.
Tomorrow morning service at 1880.
Sunday school at $3.50 p. M. Second
Grace Sunday school in Brace and
Carson avenues at q o'clock. Young
Peoples devotional services at and
yesper services at 7:4B in church in
Jefferson street,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05
DANISH ME-
CHURCH NOTICES

CHI PG DANISH nj Il
Announcements for the Danish M.
T.. church are as follows:
Sunday morning service at 1880.
Sunday evening service at 7:46.
These services will be in charge of
the brethren Of the church as Pastor
Nielsen will not be present.
Sunday school at ~ o'clock.
Sunday school at 2:30 p. m. at
Scandinavian chapel located on New
lille and Cornell streets. There will
be no meeting at 4 o'clock at the
chapel.
Epworth League devotional meet
ing o'clock
Tuesday evening, meeting at
O'Clock at Scandinavian chapel
Wednesday evening, prayer meet
ing.
Friday evening, choir rehearsal.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05
.W0MEKS CLUBS
FOR PROHIBITION
Urge Governor to Use His Of
fiCial Power to Wipe Out
Sale of Intoxicants During
Continuation of War.

Atlantic City, May 1.-The New
Jersey Federation of Womans Clubs
at its twenty third annual conven-
tion here yesterday shelved local op-
ton and declared in favor of state
wide prohibition; urged the Governor
to use his official power to wipe out
the sale of intoxicants during the
continuation of the war; declared a
bill for the licensing of cats was a
preliminary step toward exterminat-
| ing homeless felines and also deciar-
ed their intention of waginR cam
paign to take women out of prisons
and jails and make them work on
prison farms.
Local option seems hopeless
proposition, and Is only looked upon
as an entering wedge to prohibition
| legislation" said Mrs. John $. Scher-
merhorn, of East Orange, who was
addressing the legislative section. I
am for bone dry prohibition and
would recommend that the battle in
the future be waged upon this issue.
We know what we want, but we have
never shown ourselves brave enough
1 to demand it,"
Mrs. Schermerhorn--if the anti
suffragists do not dominate the con-
vention today as they have in the
past-will likely be given the cap
taincy of all the pro-suffragist and
prohibition forces among the 10000
organized and militant women of New
| Jersey. She was one of the nominees
| for president.
A sweeping suffrage resolution was
| incorporated In the report of the
| Platform Committee, submitted by
Miss Waring. of North Jersey. When
| the proposition was In committee the
l'antis'' tried to have it sent over, bui
ltheA move made by Mrs. w. T.. Ropes
4 E5dUhdsd by 7iiss fuiu 9is.ll -
vice president of the New Jersey
Suffrage Association, was carried.
Information in the convention hall
indicated that the "antis' planned to
nominate an entire new ticket. Miss
Helen Lippincott, of the National
Board, Is cooperating with the pro-
hibitionists
Mrs. George Donaldson, of Cliff
side, led In an effort to have the con-
vention put itself on record as OPP
posed to cats.
"One million birds ara being slain
every year by the cats, and it Is time
to stop this slaughter" she said, and
then directed attention to the work
that was humanely done to reduce
the dogs of the country.
Paul Garrett, representing the
State Chamber of Commerce, appear
ed before the ladies and asked the
enlistment of the women In aid of the
state police force. He pointed out
that f1fty-five per cent. of the rural
population of the State was without
police protection. He pointed to the
/ Pennsylvania force as model for
New Jersey to copy.
The convention which opened on
Thursday afternoon will come to q
close today with the reports of COM
mittees and the election of state Off
GERS. which takes place every two
years. District vice presidents will
not be elected at this time.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1917-05-05
PRINCETON MEN AID
ssecsaI to the EVBNINo WE'VE.

Priceton, May 5-The brains oi
Princeton's scientific laboratories are
being modified for service In the
present national crisis. The organiza-
ton will be known as the Princeton
Research Committee and will CO.
operate with the National Research
Council on war problems
The organization is being perfected
by Professor r. G. Conkiin. the biolo-
gist. Among the scientists now in
Princeton who are enrolled In the
committee are Professors l.. w. Nc
Cay, c.. A. Hulett. chemistry: Profes-
sors A. Trowbridge. M. MaoLaren, e
Il. Northrup. physics; Professor III
m. Russell. astronomy; Professor Fl
c. Warren. psychologyi Professor @
van Ingen, geology