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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04
PENSION GIVEN
MISS VAN NUS
"Insurgents" Hear of Grant
With PIeasure-HaIf of Fight
Is Now Won

Word was received here today that
O. pension had been granted to Miss
Amanda VanNuis, formerly a school
teacher here, by the trustees of the
State Teachers Retirement Fund.
This means that half of the work
of the 'insurgents' is done. The in
surgents are the teachers of this and
several other counties Of the state
who resent the autocratic rule which
Miss Elizabeth A. Allen. of Hoboken,
sways over the fund, and who are en-
deavoring to GUST her as the mainstay
of the fund.
Miss VanNuis taught school here
for forty-two years and her numerous
attempts t secure a pension were
thwarted by Miss Allen and her CO.
horts, IT is maintained, Miss Allen
having advised her at times to drop
her application. 1t was refused on
the ground that Miss VanNuis was
not disabled.
The teachers Of this city. at their
meeting on Wednesday afternoon,
took up the cudgels for Miss VanNuis
and communicated with her, telling
her that she had their moral and
financial support in her fight. But the
word received today will end that
part of the fight.
According to Joseph +. Walker,
president Of the local teachers asso-
citation. however. the battle against
an effort to GUST her and her support
ers from control of the fund and its
management of affairs.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04
STEAMER SUNK
IN A COLLISION
fhe Herman Frasch and George
G. Henry Crash In Mid Ocean
Al Survivors

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4-The Amer
lean steamer Herman Frasch, q small
cargo carrier, manned by a navy
crew and In the overseas supply SER
vice has been sunk in collision at
sea with a loss of probably fifty of
her crew.
The vessel collided at night with
the American tank steamship George
G.. Henry, about $50 miles southeast of
the Nova Scotian coast and went
down in seven minutes. She carried a
crew of about thirteen officers and
seventy-six men, and survivors re-
ported number only forty-one.
The sinking was announced off,
cially by the Navy Department today.
The Henry had her bow crushed, but
after standing by all night to pick up
survivors. resumed her voyage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04
BIG EXP[OSIONAT GILLESPIE P[ANT
SCORES ARE KILLED AND INJURED
MASTER
LIST TOMORROW
Draft Numbers Are Mailed To-
day From Capital; Will be
Given to Public Soon

Unexpected delay in printing the
master list Of 1900 order numbers
drawn on Monday for the draft regis
trants has prevented copies being
forward from Washington to
all district draft boards.
1t was stated today by the local
draft board, however that they had
addressed to them today, which means
that they will be received here, II
plans do not miscarry. tomorrow
morning. They will be given for pub
location al soon as possible after they
have been received. The work or
classifying the local men will be
started as soon as possible after h
master lists have been received and
the local board expects to have some
task for from what can be learned
the many plants In this section ha, @
asked for numerous exemptions for
employees.
It is believed by the clerks Of the
draft board that all of the question
naires have now been received with
the exception Of a few stragglera
which will more than likely come In
today.
Only a few men between the ages of
10 and SO put in an appearance at
city hall last night to v their ques-
~tionnaires filled out and from The mail
received yesterday and today indica-
tons are that the most of the ques-
tionnaires have been received.
Mayor John F. TenBroock and
Clerks Costello and Seaman were
somewhat startled this morning when
Benedye Twerdy, a chauffeur formerly
of 162 Eagle street, Brooklyn, but
now living in New Brunswick avenue.
appearedSetae,ty~h ball and-statted that
rshad not registered for the draft on
September IL last, as required by law
as he had not thought 1t necessary.
He is not a citizen. although he has
been in this country for over ten
years. He was registered.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04

Freebooter F. william Hilker, OF
this city. announced yesterday that
he had engaged Borden d. Whiting,
Of Newark, a prominent attorney, to
make application to Justice James J.
Bergen Of the supreme court for a
writ of certiorari, to have the soldier
vote taken at environments for the
primaries. so far as 1t relates to the
freeholder vote counted out and a
new primary vote ordered among the
men In khaki.
The grounds on which the applica-
ton is being based are that the bal
lots on which the soldiers voted con-
tanned the words vote for three"
whereas, but two men were to be nom-
mated. The result Yves that the SOL
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04
kearny Shlpyard Delivers
Its Seventh Wooden Ship
Rg A associated Press.

NEWARK. Oct. 4-The Founda-
ton Company, which operates ten
wooden ship building plants on the
Atlantic and Pacific coast. today deliv-
cred to the government Its seventh
vessel constructed on the Passaic
river at Kearny. This yard holds the
for wooden ship launching on
the Atlantic and flies the only emer-
gency feet pennanat awarded In the
eastern district for speed In produce
duction OF this type OF crafts.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04
WANTS new
VOTE FOR SOLDIERS

diers were practically disfranchised
so far as voting for freeholders was
concerned.
Hilker says that he inquired of Sec
retary of State Thomas Martin. as to
how the error had bsen committed
and that the secretary told him the
information came from the county
clerk of each county in the state, and
that this led to the printing Of the
words vote for three" on the SOL
der ballots.
The freebooter expects to hear
within the day the resulS Of his appli-
cation for the certiorari. Hhis afida-
Wits were taken on Tuesday In New.
ark and will be used by Mr.. whiting
In asking for tho writ.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04
AMBOYPAW7C STRICKEN, :
CROWDS TO THIS CITY,
COTS CROWD HOSPITALS,
SHOCK FELT IN NEWARK

There IS a panic in South Amboy. That place got the full forcd
of the first explosion. Houses shook and windows crashed People
rushed into the street to escape from falling walls.
Thousands Of people fed from South Amboy coming across the
county bridge. Mothers leading their children by the hand an deverY
kind Of vehicle that could be pressed into service was filled with th4
terror stricken people. |
All the wires were put out of business in the vicinity Of tha
plant with the first explosion so that communication by wir
impossible
1t is firmly believed by many men who have been at the
all during the fire that there are at least seventy-fve men eithN
killed or seriously injured they are still near the buildings.
A priest madly endeavoring to get to the scene and give aid
rushed past the guard and would not stop. He got up close to some .
the men could be seen from a distance giving assistance an1
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04
Rob Barber Shop

Alfred Valentine who keeps a bar
Der shop at 1874 Smith street. reported
ing the night q thief or thieves had
broken into his place by forcing q
back window and that they had rob-
bed the cash register Of 80 IN money
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04
Spanish Steamer FTancOII
Sunk by German Submarine

MADRID. Friday. Oct. THE
Spanish steamer Franooli has been
t6rpsdoed by o German submarine.
according to an announcement made
BY the Ministers OF Marine. The
Francoli vas an tron steamer OF l.
~ tons. She was built In 1895 and
Nas 1et feet long. Her home psrt
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04
ExIDE STORAGE BATTERY
SERVICE STATION
1853 New Bruins Ave. Telephone 4,

Don't forget TO try Chas. Hackman's
Home Made Pennsylvania Sausage and
Bologna Also first class meats at
reasonable prices Chas. Hackman, 42S
High Street
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04

awful shock
They Immediately bun
valuables available and started to run
from the scene. Women and childrN
were wailing and in an agony Of ID
ror as they rushed along the roads INF
South Amboy and safety.
The homes Is the vicinity were
sedted. and the guards were imr
ately instructed to watch these h
for thieves. The windows and
were down.. pillars smashed
porches falling down. Pictures
bri-a-brac is scattered about the roi
in an usonfusIon. TeieH
phone sefAce is cut
Preparations d
Extensive preparal
made to receive the
jured at the local hol
necessary patients are
or sent to thsis homes
possible.
guards who were laid
or influenza we're roJ
and stationed at thu
ances Of the hospital
rifles in their hands,
unnecessary onlooke
Every available bed
lance of the hospita
to the institution. Tn
room is being croY
with these cots to
of expected injured.
Packer House Ten,
The Packer House
into a temporary hos
from the hotel have
Camp Morgan and hat
some OF the families
are living on the pi
sary the dining rocr1
into a temporary dcr1I
Spreads Isz<
The first eIpios5n xpSv
throughout this city. storess
ants and theatres emptied a.
magic.
The Ludwig Furniture Store
fered the most as two OF the
front windows and two OF the
ones were broken by the exp
] Smith street seemed to suffe1
than State street and the othd
streets although the ssce ~
the Johnny slobo6isn sto. IT
ner OF Smith street Aae Madison
nue and the Madison Hotel had
windows smashed, Albert Leon,
First National Bank. "a Jacobs9
grocery, the Eiizsh.4h LprdWar
Company and Ciearcn & Iolneo
were among thoss who also had vx
dows demolished
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04
LEVEL DURAzzO
FORT|F|CAT|ONS
Entente Squadron Does Much
Damage to Austrian Naval
Base in Albania
su Associated Press.

Bu Associated Press.
LONDON, Oct. 4-In the leveling
of the fortifcations and depots at
Durazzo Wednesday. the entente
squadron. according to a Central News
dispatch from Rome. destroyed much
material for the Austrian army In AL
bania.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04
Sentenced to rs Years In
Prison for Bombing |
su speclal corrsspoadsnt.

-
TRENTON. Oct. 4.-Frederick
q sentence 81 twenty-five yearz
hard labor in .ho Maryland pehite
airy by Fedora! Judge RelIstab
on the conviction Of having ettem8
to blow the piart Of Gould & Ebe
hardt ct Irvingtoh To U concu
rently, ne yas sLso given an addition
al ten years for violating the espii|
age act by Distributing German p38
ganda.
William Henemeysr. rSsoo Of n
ton convicted with Bish0H
tempt to blow up the plant
fifteen years at Maryland. OtfDQ&t3R
Reichtel, a patent attorney Of Net
was given eight years under the
conditions for entering into
spin acy with Bishoff ~ distH<
ATTIRE to obstrpct ~gsvarnrn0
such as the Red tlS
and similar moysa\o
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-10-04

American Submarines Participate.
~ Associated Press.
ROME, Oct. American subma-
rine chasers destroyed two enemy
submarines yesterday during the bonn
bardment OF Durazzo. II was officially
announced.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-07
Are You a Superior Person?

A professor of psychology announced to his class somewhat humorously one day that he should propound a prob lem by means of which each member could prove to his own satisfaction whether or not he was a superior per son. The average person, he explained never works it out only the person of superior practical ability succeeds. Here is the problem, as propounded by the Youths Companion:
 A man has two pails, one of which holds exactly five quarts and the other exactly three quarts. He is sent to the river to bring back exactly seven quarts of water, no more, no less. With only the five-quart pail and the three quart pail how can he measure exactly seven quarts? Can you solve it?
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-07
TIPS ON SHOE CONSERVATION
Drying Wet Footwear Too Quickly Takes the Life Out of Leather and
 Destroys It's Durability.

When the shoes get wet be careful, in drying them, not to place them too near the fire, as they will burn almost instantly; and if dried too quickly the life is taken out of the leather and it's durability is destroyed. Also stuff wet shoes with paper or shoe trees to pre- vent cracking and to keep the shape of the shoes.
 If your shoes are polished with proper dressing they will wear twice as long as shoes that are not properly cared for. To keep them soft and pli- able there is nothing better than an oil which can be bought cheaply.
 Frequent application of this oil which is used in the army-say once a week, will keep the leather soft; it will also add long life to the shoes. It should be applied to uppers and soles.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-07
DID PRESCRIPTION
 FOR WEAK KIDNEYS

Have you ever stopped to reason why 1t IS that so many products that are ex- tensively advertised, all at once drop out of sight and are soon forgotten? The reason is plain-the article did not fulfil the promises of the manufacturer. This applies more particularly to a medicine. A medicinal preparation that has real curative value almost sells itself, as like an endless chain system the remedy is recommended by those who have been benefited, to those who are in need of it.
 A prominent druggist says, Take for example Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root, a preparation I have sold for many years and never hesitate to recommend for in almost every case it shows excellent re- suits, as many of my customers testify. No other kidney remedy that I know of has so large a sale.'
 According to sworn statements and verified testimony of thousands who have used the preparation, the success of Dr. Kilmers' Swamp-Root is due to the fact that, so many people claim, it fulfls al- most every wish in overcoming kidney, liver and bladder ailments, corrects ur- mary troubles and neutralzes the uric acid which causes rheumatism.
 You may receive a sample bottle of Swamp-Root by Parcel Post. Address Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y, and enclose ten cents; also mention this paper. Large and medium size bottles for sale at all drug stores.-Adv.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-07

When we reached the house no one was in sight
 "ProbaDly upstairs putting the old dame to bed," Kent said.
 1 went up, rapped on Mrs. Greens door and entered There was no sign of her Puzzled, I went downstairs. Nobody there," I announced to Kent.
 Just at that moment there was a sound outside, and I looked out to see Lucille and Bopp arriving.
 Well" sighed Lucille, where's motherW
 "Where did you put her?' I coun- tered.
 "I?" exclaimed Lucille. q haven't seen her."
 Haven't seen herr" Kent interject- ed. "Then who fired the revolverT
 Didn't you?" interposed Bopp.
 "No."
 "Who did, then?" with sudden ap- prehension.
 Kent picked up the gun from the table and broke 1t. Six loaded car tridges dropped out.
 "This cannon ain't been fred" he said, snifflng the barrel.
 We looked at one another with frightened eyes. What unseen force was playing pranks on us? First the disappearance of Mrs. Green, then the revolver shot coming out of the air 1t seemed too much to account for by natural means.
 When the telephone bell rang, our nerves, all on paper edge, gave one united leap. I answered the summons. "Hellor' said.
 'This is the telegraph operator at Fair View" said a masculine voice. Have you got a party at your place named N. Blainey or something like thatF'
 "Yes; I am MT. Blainey."
 Probably it's for you, then. We got a rush message for N. Blainey which
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-07

we can't deliver to you on account of thingp
 Yes" assented; "I am always get ting telegrams. Read 1t to me over the telephone
 q can't do that. I don't know you. You'll have to get MT. Green or one of his family to take the message for you"
 "Very well. Hold the wire" I re- quested, putting my hand over the mouthpiece. Lucille, will you take this telegram? It's for me, but they say they'll have to read it to some member of the family because they | don't know me-"
 Lucille took the receiver, pickcG up q pencil hanging by string to the tcle- phone and wrote down the telegram on a scratch pad on the wall as the | it was done, without comment she handed it to me.
 It read as follows:
 N. Blaney-Coming to you at last. Ar
 
 VIVA DUNMORE. Wait" I exclaimed; this can't be for me. Call up that operator again" Don't try to explain" said Lucille coldly. q suppose you don't even know who Vida Dunmore is?'' I debated moment as to whether 1 should lie or not, but what was the use? I did know a Vida Dunmore, an actress. In fact, l had seen and criticised her work only the week be- fore.
 "Yes," I said slowly, T know her, or know girl by that name, but we are not friends. This telegram is a mistake"
 I saw that she did not believe me, but I had no chance to explain, be- cause in an instant we had all jumped to our feet and were straining our overwrought nerves to catch a sound which punctuated the roar of the storm.
 Somewhere near a revolver shot had been fired.
 We all hastened out of doors.
 Do you suppose some one Is shoot ing at mother?' Lucille worried.
 I tried to reassure her, but my ef- forts were politely repulsed. Appar- ently the matter of the telegram had erected wall of ice between us.
 Ut sounded as if it came from the beach," Kent pointed in the direction of the dock.
 "No. I am sure if was inland" ar- gued Bopp.
 At heart I was inclined to agree with my rival, but rather than appear to do so I started for the water front.
 Around a bank of bushes I came in full sight of the lake. There was a comparatively quiet cove where the
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-07
FOR THE YOUNG GIRLS ROOM
for Silver Toilet Sets That May Be Found Too Expensive.

The little girls dressing table is Sister wants toilet articles like the grown-ups of the family, but silver brushes, combs, and powder boxes are not for the extremely young. Mothers often find the price Is beyond what can be spent on the younger members of the family's extras, and more often these mothers feel that the care the silver articles would receive would not justify their purpose
 However, interest in her own room and possessions must be stimulated in the little girl, and a cheaper sub stitute for the silver toilet set can be found.
 Possibly she already possesses an imitation ivory set. If so, use that as the foundation. If she does not pos sess one, they will be found at req sonable prices in the shops If sister is nimble with her fingers she may paint on the back of the brush and on the top of the powder box, etc, Ge- sign of flOwers-possibly copied from the cretonne hangings. If the task is too much for little fingers, surely some older member of the family could ac- complish it for her. Little sisters de- light at her lovely toilet set" would be plenty of recompense for the trou- ble.
 Sometimes one will find that medi- cine used in a house has been deliv- cred In bottle of good design. Do not throw these bottles away when you have used their contents. If they possess glass stoppers, scald them out, paint a design on their sides, stripe them with some gay colors, and 10 and behold they are transformed into a toilet bottle. A set of such bottles decorated to match the design on the brush and comb would make u de- lightful addition to the young girls | dresser.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-07

of the outfit consists of comfortable loose Turkish trousers with an equally loose and equally comfortable blouse. The two garments are attached so they do not slip apart at the waistline.
 A wide soft sash should be made to match or harmonize with the trouser and blouse garment.
 A loose, flowing overslip of chiffon, georgette or other sheer fabric trans forms this simple negligee into grace full hostess gown, quite elaborate and handsome enough to be worn at an af- ternoon tea in ones own home or for a strictly family dinner.
 AS will be noted, the overdrapery of this garment is cut quite long, so that only fleeting glimpses of the trousers are seen.
 4 good effect could be produced by using peacock green satin for the un- derneath section, with smoke gray or black for the overdrapery. If desired, the latter may be embroidered in silk floss in color matching the satin of the trousers and blouse.
 Many women lead such active, stren- uous lives now that thought must be given to comfortable and becoming gar ments for wear at home, in order that they may properly rest.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-07
FINISHING TOUCH AT THROAT
Flat Bead Necklace Made by Wounded Soldier Has Big Vogue-Pearls
 Are Always Becoming.

The adornment of the neck is one of the fashionable phases of the mo- ment. There is quite a vogue for the fiat bead necklace made by the wound ed soldier. Probably good deal of sentiment is connected with the wear ing of them. but they have q distinct ly decorative value, too, and make vivid splashes of color on our dark gowns.
 We are beginning to realize the im- portance of neck adornments-thei scope and their limitations-in the do main of dress, says writer in the New York Herald. Smartness may be achieved or aiienated by the little finishing touch at the throat There is nothing, after all, more becoming than the time-honored string of pearls, which, hackneyed though it is, hardly ever seems to look amiss and seems suitable at practically any age. Only in the heyday of youth are brilliantly colored beads appropriate. After forty they should be absolutely taboo, supplanted by the soft fold of cream or tlesh-colored tulle, or, better still, the black velvet band with diamond clasp. Jade is, of course, the most popular of all stones and colors for necklaces at present, though corals, moonStones set in silver and opals in- termingled with crystal run them close and are somewhat less expensive.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-07
Waistcoat and Collars

The waistcoat and the collar are novel features this season of street costumes, too. These waistcoats of silk or of cloth are often the one elab- crate touch lending charm to the sim pie tailored frock.
 Waistcoats of Louis XIV style and the little short waistcoat of the peas ant type or those inspired by mems waisteoats of the present day; the cotton waistcoat, imitation of the old style of our grandfathers in cretonne- there is such infinite variety that one can be sure of giving to an open jacket an entirely new and interesting as- pect.
The Carlisle independent., 1918-02-07
ON TURKISH LINES
BifurCated Boudoir Garment Found to Be Very Comfortable.
Two-in-one NegIigee Has This Advan- tage But Can Be Worn Outside
 of One's own Room.

Negligee or boudoir garments built on Turkish lines are general fayorites with designers of this class of apparel, and a woman who has once possessed and worn bifurcated boudoir garment of this type cannot but admit that 1t is extraordinarily comfortable. However, if it is to be the really beautiful gar ment that it should and may be, lovely rich fabrics must be used in its devel- opment. Every woman is not willing or able to spend large sum on a gar ment in which she feels entirely con- fortable only in her own room.
 The sketch Illustrates a two-in-one negligee that is well worth considering and developing. The underneath part