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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
Heat Wave Causes Several
PTOstrati0ns Here; No Relief

Four cases Of heat pr~ostrations. two
requiring attention at the City Hos
pital last night. have been reported,
The two at the hospital are Samuel
Parilli and Antonio Phernestra, en-
ployes OF the T. A. Gillespie shell
loading plant at Morgan. They were
removed t. the City Hospital last
that their case was not serious and
that they would recover.
The other two were John Wencko.
stricken al Parker and Wayne streets
yesterday afternoon, and a man
whose name could not be learned
who resided at lit Chauncey street.
Neither case was serious.
Wencko "a attended by DR..
George W. Tyrrell and the other man
in a local factory was at
by DIR. NJ. 8. Mefnzer. They
OF the intense heat yesterday many
of the plants were forced to close
down some Of their departments In
the afternoon and the same thing Is
expected to be done again today.
With the thermometer at 81 at IL
this morning today promises
to be one of the hottest of the sea-
There is no prospect of any re-
lief for the day. The weather man
predicts a continued warm spell.
There a been no deaths as yet re-
ported here as the result of the heat
wave that is sweeping this section. al
many have occurred I'm New
York and other large cities during the
past few days. When the sun anne
UP this morning those that turned
out from an almost sleepless night,
not In much condition to go to
their work. Many found rest on their
porch or in any cool place that
they could find during the night. The
and all along shore last night
was crowded with bathers who seeked
to COO of in the water. Crowds were
seen going in the various directions
to get a breath of air. Not
early morning could any relief
obtained.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
Room CanVassers Report 65
Listed After One Days Work

The first days anvass for rooms in
this city. under the auspices OF the
Homes Registration Service. has re-
suited In sixty-nve rooms being listed
up to the present time. Even In view
OF the fact that only two teams OF
the many that are working on the
listing have reported. Manager f. c.
Bassett. In charge OF the service here.
stated that IL was much above the
average.
The excessive heat OF today and
yesterday has somewhat interfered
with the work OF the
Therefore II IL likely hat the listing
OF the rooms viii continue a day or
two longer than was at first thought
necessary.
The results up TO the present time
have been so pleasant that many OF
the plants. now being assured Of q
home for labor once II has been Sc
cured. are arranging TO employ more
hands. The lack OF houses has KEEPS
several concerns some OF them work
ing ON war orders. from being able TO
obtain the men necessary to operate
their plants to the full capacity.
Other teams In addition 20 those
published yesterday. who are work
ing are; District 4. Mrs. Bradford;
district s. Mrs w. J. Dalton: district
.. Mrs NJ. 8. Msinzer and Mrs Cham
berlain; district not designated, Mrs.
Bassett.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
ON STATE
FUND
Various Demands Met at Meet
ing of State House Commits
sion in Trenton Yesterday.
By Special Correspondent.

~ SR0N
TRENTON, Aug. T:-After a meet
ing of the State House Commission,
State Comptroller Newton A. K Bug
bee yesterday afternoon announced
that the commission had appropriat-
ed $40, 900 out of It's emergency funn
to be used in addition to $4,000 ap-
propriated by the legislature. for a k
ing the vote of the New Jersey soldiers
here and abroad this fall. Secretary
OF State Martin, who Is charged with
taking these votes, gave an estimate
OF $21,160 as the expenses involved,
and 1t IS likely that the excess over
the estimate will later be appropriated
or the expense will be kept down TO
$40, 900, the mou now available.
At the Request of the State House
Commission, State Purchasing Agent
Grosscup submitted O report showing
the coa1 situation as regards the state
schools and various state institutions
The report showed that the state is
getting its coal in a satisfactory man
ner and there is no reason to antici-
pate a shortage as far as the states
institutions are concerned.
On the recommendation Of Robert
M. johnson, supervisor of insurance.
the commission has placed $4,000 OF
fire insurance on the Montclair Normal
School. This plan OF having the In
IRAN placed through the supervisor
of Insurance, Mr.. Bugbee said, has
worked out-well and has meant a con-
siderable saving to the state.
The commission authorized the
State Denartment OF Agriculture TO
use $1,000 of its funds for the work
of discriminating the Japanese beetle.
which Is reported to be
troublesome. The government Is to
appropriate a similar amount, but the
governments money Is not yet avail
able and the agricultural department
will go ahead with its $4,000 at hand.
The commission appropriated S23,-
8S8 for making escape proof" the
criminal insane building at ~the-State
Hospital for the Insane at Trenton.
The work is to be done by the Pauley
Jail Company, and will consist of In
stalling a locking device. iron grills for
windows and building up the well in
the courtyard.
As the bids for two double bunga-
lows at the Morris Plains State Hos
pital exceeded $4,000 appropriated, the
contract was not awarded, and the
appropriation will be allowed to lapse.
The New Jersey Woman's Commit
tee of the Council of National De
Tense asked for $4,000 from the COM
request will be taken up by Mr.. Bug
bee with Secretary Anderson of the
STATE Council of Defense . and will
likely be allowed.
The commission turned down a re-
quest of Miss Hollowell, s~uperintend-
ent of the Vineland Predetermined
Home, for $500 for an automobile.
The commission felt that the matter
have been taken up with the
legislative appropriation committee,
that as 1t is not an emergency
appropriation the transfer of funds
proposed to pay for the car could not
allowed.
FeeIinR the need for a car for H.
r Duryee, of the State Charities De-
the commission authorized
that department to spend S1.1s7 of
it's funds for an automobile for him.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
Several Licenses are Renewed
at Meeting Of Excise Board

At a short meeting OF the Board of
Excise Commissioners last night SIX
applications for renewal OF saloon IL
censes, one application for renewal OF
a hotel license and -four applications
for renewal of bottling licenses, wero
granted, two transfers were granted.
two other applications for transfers
were laid over and two billiard licenses
were awarded.
The saloons to have their licenses
renewed were Martin P~arzygnat, 6z1
State street; Frank Gaidamovtcs. 618
High street; Anton J. Terentewtcs, S4S
Oak street; Ignatz Olceaski, III
Broad street; Joseph Kiss-Klein. as
Smith street; Michael Wawerczak, TIC
Charles street.
The application for renewal of a no.
tel license to Percy a Cunningham.
2s4-2s6 Hobart street, was granted as
were bottling renewals to b follow
ing: Elias Beer, S23 Smith street; John
.Catalli, 400 tombstone street; Joseph
Herr, s0e Smith street; Alexander
.Tengery, ass Grove street.
The application for transfer OF u
censes from A. ]. Teremtewicz, S4S
Oak street to Morris Epstein and from
James Il. Burns, 279 New Brunswick
avenue to Alex Weiss. were laid over.
Transfers were granted as follows:
Morris Price. sol Smith street. TO
Louis Deak and Joseph Gadek, 1909
State street to sss-ss0 State street.
Billiard licenses were granted TO
Michael Wawerczak. 72O Charles
street: Isadore Reisman, 705 Charles
street. Commissioners Adoiph Koyen.
Thomas Lucas and James Mullen were
present
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
Fuel Conservation Discussed
at Luncheon Here Yesterday

Fourteen Industries of this vicinity
were represented yesterday at the
luncheon given at the East Jersey
Club yesterday by City Fuel Admin
~istrator Oliver w. Ramsay, who has
also been appointed regent director
OF Middiesex ond Somerset counties
by the conservation bureau OF the
United States Fuel Administration.
The purpose of the luncheon was
to get the manufacturers together for
q heart to heart discussion of the fuel
situation this winter. The industrial
heads were requested to furnish an
expert engineer from each plant to
give one day each week TO the fuel
conservation movement, n under the
direction of Administrator Ramsay,
to visit the different factories in the
county and report on conditions found
az to the conservation of fuel.
Tho Representatives from the plants
were addressed by w. v. A. Kemp.
of the Conservation Bureau of the
United States Fuel Administration,
who instructed them in the nature of
the conservation of fuel In their
plants and the work expected of the
engineers, whose services they would
donate to the fuel administration. Mr..
Kemp was a former American air.
plane flyer in France and was shot
down while In a flying fight with
Hun planes.
The Representatives agreed TO fur
nish the engineers asked for by the
administration. They viii begin their
duties at once under the supervi-
sion of Administrator Ramsay. They
will visit the factories of the county,
showing them whereby they car save
fuel. instruct them of the changes
necessary to be made in their heating
plants. in order TO accomplish this
saving and see that these changes are
carried out.
All plants must operate under a
100 per cent basis OF conservation,
They will be listed and classified and
III they are found to be not operating
upon this basis they will not be serv-
ed with coal.
There will be fourteen engineers In
the committee which will make these
examinations. and they will report to
Administrator or Regent Directof
Ramsay OF the conditions found ana
their report will then be forwarded 10
the bureau of conservation.
Administrator Ramsay stated this
morning that he had served notice 10
the conservation bureau that he
would not serve as regent director OF
Somerset county. and II is understood
that he Ia only holding over until
someone can be appointed In his place.
The plants represented at the meet
ing were:
Raritan Copper Works by A. Clay
ton Clark: American Smelling & Re-
aning Company by Jesse Seaman;
Barber Asphalt Paving Company by
Robert Fowler: Henry Maurer & Son
by John Pfeiffer; United Lead Com
pany by Jacob Duenwald; Standard
Underground Cable Company by
ChEuncey c. Baldwin; Roessler &
Hasslacher Chemical Company by Col
by Dill; Cheesebrough Manufacturing
Company by r.. s. Gill; C. Pardee
Works by Charles Edwards; National
Fireproohng Company by ]. H. Fritz
niger Fords Porcelain Works by Abel
Hansen; U. g. Government, T. A. GIL
lespie Company. Robert Eldridge; f
!. Du Pont Nemours g. Company, F. J..
Fullam; General Bakelite Company by
DR.. lakeland and Louis Rosst.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
Sec. McAdOO Warns Liberty
Bond Holders Against Traders
By WILLIAM G. McADoo

WASHINGTON, Aug. TIT has
been brought to my attention hat a
large number of patriotic citizens who
subscribed to Liberty loan bonds are
being approached from time to time
by agents who have. with toe frequent
success, induced them to sell their
Liberty Loan bonds and take In ex-
change securities which in a number
of cases have been of very question
able value.
1t Is Of the utmost Importance that
the investments OF this army OF pa
triots should be s~afeguarded in every
possible way. n that their action in
lending their money to their govern
ment should not be taken advantage
of by irresponsible people seeking
solely a profit for themselves.
I therefore warn investors In Lib
erty Loan bonds against exchange OF
these evidences of their patriotism for
any securities or so-called securities.
While some Of the securities or So
called securities. offered in exchange
for government bonds are of sound
value, there Is no doubt hat q large
percentage of them are worthless.
I believe IL Is for the best interests
of the people at large, as we'll as for
their actual protection, that they dis
regard all such offers inc hold fast
to the best investment in the world
that Is, bonds of their own govern
ment.
Practically all the substantial and
representative investment Gus OF
the country. In cooperation with III
government and many other patriotic
agencies. have participated In a most
unsellsh way In Liberty Loan cam
paigns. sacrificing their own interests
in order to contribute their share to-
ward winning the war. 1t is neon
ceivable hat after the magnificent
work of distributing government
bonds thus accomplished in a large
a by investment houses. some
of the same people should attempt to
substitute other securities for the gov
eminent bonds which they have Just
helped in placing. 1t seems evident
that a large majority of such offers
made to holders of government bonds
must be made by the least respons-
ible of the security merchants. and
that suspicion as to the character OF
the bonds offered In exchange Is fully
justified.
It Is my earnes hope hat every
purchaser of a Liberty Bond will real
ize that the only genuine help he gives
his government IL by keeping his bond
as an investment as long as Il Is pos
sibie for him to do so. Where, be-
cause of misfortune or imperative ne
cessity. the holder of n Liberty Bond
is forced TO sell. there can. of course.
be no objection.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
PERSONALS

Mrs. Godfrey Bjornsen, of Brighton
avenue, is visiting friends in Pitts
field. Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Lindet and daugh-
ters, of Sheridan street, are visiting
friends in New York.
Mrs. Nathaniel CorneIison, of
Kearny avenue, has returned from
Asbury Park.
Mrs. Barney Goldman and son,
William, are visiting friends in Bos-
ton.
Miss Rose Mccormick, of High
street, has returned after acting as
hostess In the Hostess House in
Camp Merritt.
Mrs. Max Spiegel, of Madison ave
nue., is visiting friends in Ferndale.
Miss Blanche Spiegel. of Madison
avenue. is visiting friends in Long
Branch.
Mrs. Harry Knapp, whose husband
is the dramatic editor of the Phiia-
delphia Press, is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Michaels IN High street.
Word has been received of the safe
arrival overseas of Private John
Cerbo by his parents. Mr.. n Mrs.
Charles Cerbo, of Asa Laurie street.
Mrs. Chester Darling, of Madison
avenue, leaves for Camp Wopowog to-
day.
Miss Ethel Darling, of New York,
has been visiting Mrs. Chester Darl-
ing, of Madison venue
Miss Rose Levy was a New York
visitor yesterday.
F.. p. Johns, of Brace avenue. Is
spending his vacation In Asbury Park.
Miss Elizabeth Dolan, of Madison
avenue, spent the week end in Asbury
Park.
Miss Elsie Goldberger. of Lewis
street, returned after a two
weeks visit In the Catskflls.
Gershion Goldman and Philip Par
got, of State street, will leave Satur-
day for Lake Surprise camp.
Miss Lena Goldman, Miss Mae
Schwartstein and Mae Mandel leave
Saturday for Camp Crailo, Brookline,
Conn.
Word has been received by Mr..
Mrs. James Dagger. of 531 Smith
street, of the safe arrival overseas of
Private Arthur Il. Bagger of Com
pany ID. S02nd NJ. @. Battalion.
Word has been received OF the safe
overseas of Lieutenant George
Vause, former musical director of the
public schools of this city.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
ASbury Park EIks Present
Loving Cup for Prize Here

Perth Amboy Lodge No. 7S4, b. P,
o. Elks recently made a visit to As
bury Park Lodge at Asbury Park. In
recognition of a favor done by Perth
Amboy Lodge to the Asbury Park
that organization a presented Perth
Amboy Lodge with a silver loving cup
to be awarded to the lodge having the
largest percentage Of members In the
service OF the government at the pa
rade that is to be held August ~, in
connection with the annual conven-
ton of New Jersey State Elks' Asso-
citation. ]. NJ. Devereaux, Of Asbury
Park. past exalted ruler of Asbury
Park Lodge, will head a delegation OF
$50 In the parade.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
RUTH PRATT JOINS
WOMEN'S MOTOR CORPS

Miss Ruth Pratt. of Water street,
has enlisted in the Women's Motor
Corps Of America. AS there was no
organization of that kind here, Miss
Pratt enlisted In Railway.
The training includes a course In
automobile mechanics. in which she
had to pass an examination before
being admitted to the VI and mil
itary drill and first aid.
There are no age and each drfv-
err must furnish her own uniform.
Their duties are to drive ambulances
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
ORGANIZE ITALIAN
RED CROSS AUXILIARY

The Holy Rosary italian Auxiliary
of the local chapter of the American
Red Cross was organized last nigh
in the Holy Rosary italian Catholic
church.
The italian young women were
right on deck with enthusiasm with
but a twelve hour notice to organize
about one hundred prospective mem
bers were present.
After a few remarks by the organ
fzer, the election OF officers took place
with the following results: President,
Mrs. J. NJ. Mattucci; first vice presi-
dent, Miss Lulu Ricci; second vice
president, Mrs. M. Tessoro; secretary,
Miss Rose Cerbo; treasurer, Miss
Mary Cerbo; trustees. Mrs. j. T. Hur-
ley, Miss Mary Natoli and Miss Lena
Verducci.
Tho next meeting will be held in
the basement Of the church next Tues
day night. The Italian women of the
city are eligible for membership.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
CITY BRIEFS

The Rev. II. =. Ahlstedt OF Ash
tabula, Ohio. viii preach at the 6wed-
ish Congregational church In Gordon
street tonight at 8 o'clock. A special
musical program has been arranged
and a large audience Is expected.
Elijah Jubrub. ave years old, OF
500 Division street. was treated by
DR.. George w. Tyrrell this morning,
having stepped on the edge Of a brok-
en- bottle In the rea OF his home. The
child suffered q deep cut on the right
foot.
Mrs John Mccormick. OF ia
Center street was removed 20 the
City Hospital last night. suffering
with q broken left hip. Mrs Mccor-
mick was passing through the dining
room OF her home when she tripped
and fell over some carpet. She was
nrst treated by DR.. George w. Tyr-
Irell
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
SPANISH SINK OWN SHIPS
Pro-Gern1an Traders Attack Their
Competitors ON the Seas.

o-Gernan Traders Attack Their
Competitors on the Seas.
MADRID, Aug. 7:@Spain's pro-
German industrial magnates are be-
ginning to turn the weapon of the
submarines against their pro-ally
competitors. 1t has been a noticeable
tact thai h recent sinkings of Span
ish ships almost invariably belonged
to pro-ally owners. Four ships owned
by the Taya shipping Co. of Barcel-
ona, were summarized IN two months
The ships, with a total tonnage of
over 5000, were engaged In transport
ing goods either to or from allied
countries.
Senior Taya. who holds the control
Ing interest In the TRya Shipping Co.,
has thus lost a third of his ships IN
a few weeks
He has long been an opponent of
the pro-Germans. and O constant de-
OF their blockade orders. He is
also owner of the 'Publicidad," which
paper has been advocating the Justice
OF the allied aus for the past two
years.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
"COLUMBI CALLS"
NAME OF PAGEANT

'Columbia Calls" Is the big pa
geant TO be staged here some time In
September for the benefit of h Red
Cross.
The first meeting TO discuss the ar
rangements and set the time for the
fry-outs will be held in h club
rooms of the public library at 1880
o'clock tonight.
All girls over twelve years of age
are urged to attend. All the members
of the Girls Club who have signed
au for dfamatics and folk dancing
are requested to be present. The
meeting will be short but all wishing
to take part must be on hand.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07

At a meeting OF Thor Lodge, No. 46,
Danish Brotherhood, last night. a com
mlttee was named composed of Henry
Hansen, Nels Lund. Vtggo Petersen.
Paul X. Petersen and Eskild Tjornel-
und to revise the bylaws OF the lodge
so hat but two meetings a month shall
be held instead OF the meeting every
week. The matter will be taken up
at the next meeting OF b lodge when
the committee will make Its report
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
NOTTcW no -cONTRACTORs

BeaIed bids VIII be received 0y the
Board OF Education OF the Borough OF
Mstuchen At . p. NJ. August 80. 1913. AZ
the High School IN Metuchen. Work
ing and ventilating apparatus OF the
Edgar School. and shall be done &C
.eordins to the plans and specifications
prepared fer the same by ohn Noble
Pierson q Sons architects. 113 Smith
Street. Perth Amboy.
Bids must b accompanied BY \ GER
tined check or cash in the amount OF
e16.00- binding the bidder 10 execute q
contract II awarded 70 him
The oar reserves the right 10 re-
3ect any or all figures.
CHARL1S A. PRIcKETT. President
r. v. cROWEA Sec.y.
as7Ei@s-7-it
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07

A touring car belonging to ID.
Splitter caught fire at Market street
and Brighton 81 about noon to-
day. much damage being done be-
fore the flames had been extinguish-
ed. Motorcycles Oficer Edward Nor
gan notified the Lincoln Engine Com
pany and the hose cart with several
tanks OF dre exttnguisher went TO
the scene OF the blaze The cause OF
the blazs - unknown. The occupants
OF the ear had just time 20 get cut
before the flames reached them
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
LODGES

-MiddIesex Council No. IS, Jr. o.
u. A. NJ, expects to initiate several
candidates tonight at it's meeting In
Odd Fellows hall.
There will be q meeting 81 Perth
Amboy Camp No. 10. Woodmen Of the
World tonight.
a meeting OF Court Amboy No.
IS. Forestars OF America. Is scheduled
for tonight at Eagle hail.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
SPANISH CABINET CRISIS,

Ministers are Divided over Sinking Of
Vessel by German Submarine
BY United Press.
MADRID. Spain. Aug. IA cabi-
net crisis 10 impending as the result
of the sinking of Spanish ships by
German submarines. Ministers are
divided as to what action shall be
taken, II any. The cabinet will meet
In special session tomorrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07

sThs nose dive Is a dangerous ma
newer" says an aviation teacher. The
nose dive Is not only dangerous in
aviation. but In juIepation as well A
nose dive into a jalep Is celebrating.
but AZ last Il makes the nose look IKE
q premium strawberry-Houst0n Post.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
d. 5. History M Br,t,sh schooIs

LONDON, Aug. Professor A. G.
Mclaughlin. OF University OF Chicago.
told teachers al Kingsway Hall more
American history should be taught
In British schools. The y. 8. A now
has 100 millions OF population. nifty
years from now viii have about 200
millions, he statistieated.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07

As the result Of being struck by an
automobile at Morgan last night. Jo-
seph Villa of 22s East 10Sth street.
New York. an employe OF he T. A
Gillespie Company. Is confined to the
sprained ankle. Villa was struck by
q car driven by Charles Rose of Nor
Ean.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07

to and from the Atlantic ports with
wounded soldiers that have returned.
The squadron is under the Port Of
New York and has no foreign service.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
sIrds In England.

1t Is a curious fact that Of the 260
sorts Of birds found In Great Britain
only 40 are residents oil the year
round.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07

10 Send American Dead Home
LONDON. Aug. THE English
American governments are ar
ranging to send the bodies Of Amer
lean soldiers buried IN England back
to America for interment after the
war.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
M. FETTMAN,
FASHIONABLE LADIES TAILOR
30 gmfth street.

! can make your sea-shoro outnt In
the latest word In fashion and with the
best m1terials, at q reasonable price.
you win be pleased
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-08-07
OBITUARY


Paul NJ. Woitscheck, sixty-four
years old, died last night at his home,
.499 Amboy avenue, after several
weeks illness. He has resided In this
city many years and for q number of
years conducted a store at the place
where he died. He was a member of
Perth Amboy Camp No. 10. Wood
men OF the World, and Perth Amboy
Lodge No. 7s4. b. p. o. Elks. Be-
sides his widow he 10 survived by
three sons and two daughters. They
are Paul j.. George and Franz Volt
scheck. Mrs. +. Bernau and Mrs. 70.
Wymbs, all of this city. Funeral
services will be held Sunday after
noon from his late residence. Rev.
DIR. Jacob Ganss will of1ciate and the
interment will be in Alpine cemetery.
The EIks will nave charge of the
funeral.