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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23

"Oar growing labor army Is the de-
scripfion applied by the Huns to their
prisoners OF war. According to a COM
muniqus In the latest Berlin papers.
Germany and her vassals between
them now hold a575.Oo0 prisoners. For
the first time the German military au-
thorities lay stress on tho supreme
value OF their prisoners ms man power
for industry and agriculture. They are
20 numerous II h asserted. that they
20 far toward compromising Germany
for the men she has had 10 withdraw
from peaceful pursuits for active NH
itaFy service. s"The longer the war
lasts" the eommuniqus adds. The
more adaptable these prisoners be-
come 20 the work assigned them. and
the more useful to uA"
Huns have q majestic awe Of big
figures. Thus u Is explained for their
e~dfication that the "iabor army" IN
prisoner camps h numerically greater
than the whole male workfng-elass
population Of Denmark. Norway and
Sweden combined. sand r. equivalent
to one-ffth the total number of work
Ing men in Germany before The war"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
GENERAL KINSHIP WITH cEA
Fondness for Salt Water Seems 10 BE
q Characteristic Of the Whole
Human Raes.

A kind Of kinship with the sea 10
In every one OF us. says Boys Life. the
Boy Scouts magazine Noah built
the ark as a matter of religious duty.
W e are told. But II old Noah could
have written a few lines to 30 with
the half dozen paragraphs of the Bible
narrative-not for religious effect but
as a man to man. to let us know just
how he felt about the job-what q
story 1t would have beent
A landsman. getting ready for his
first voyagei Big and important re
sp~onslbillties to carry. but back Of all
the study. all the labor. and the "kid-
ding OF his friends. that ecstasy Of
anticipation that grips your throat and
makes you want to yell for Joy.
Noah was a regular fellow" You
can tell that by the way he carried
on" You bet the fact that he was
performing a religious duty didn't
make him feel like some folks look In
prayer meeting. You bet that when
he put aboard the ark m pair Of
worms. per order. he put In an extra
few for bait. You bet he had that
same hankering for the SEQ that you
and I have.
It's in the very blood Of every man.
Remember how. when you were q kid.
you put your finger In your mouth aft
er cutting It with your first jack
knife7 Didn't the blood taste saltyf
Ask anv doctor what thew nut into q
mans veins 10 IN them when he has
lost a lot Of blood. He VIII tell you
salt water" Doesn't that prove our
kinship to the seat
Did you ever know even q grown-up
to pass q gang In SWIMMING. or q Kid
with q string Of ish. or even a picture
OF n ship. without stopping q minute
to lookf Il can't be done We al
love the water.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
ALWAYS HOME
To AMERICANS
Old Resident of Chateau Their
ry Tells of Condition of City
Under German Occupation
By FRANK J. TAYLOR

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
CHATEAU THIERRY. July q:
(Nfght)-"Ah les Americans! They
are fine boys, brave. When we rebuild
Americans. We will be proud to make
them welcome"
Thus spoke aged cor Toison, a
councilman Of Chateau Thierry, who
refused to leave the town when the
Germans captured it. Although Toi-
son Is eighty-two years old. he took
charge of the city affairs and assisted
every way possible The 200." as the
survivors, of six weeks of Boche DOM
ination are Known.
I interviewed Toison this afternoon
We stood among the battered ruins
of the main street. Not a building
left standing was inhabttable here. We
were behind a barricade erected by the
Germans who had used boxes, earth,
refuse of all kinds and cobblestones
torn from h street.
when the Germans were coming,
we were advised to fee at once, but I
couldn't bring myself to do It" said
Toison. 1--WE seen Chateau Thierry
captured by the Germans three times.
The first was in 1870. I was wounded
during the fighting then. The next
was in 1914, the first invasion of this
war. The last was six weeks ago.
Most of the others evacuated but
the two hundred" decided to stay.
Many of the old folks would have
been unable to leave anyway. There
were about a dozen children and a
few middle-aged people, but mos of
us were pretty old. During the bonn
bardment we lived In ave n cell
lars without having enough to eat
and without knowing where to get
anything. We were buoyed up by
the hope that Chateau Thferry would
again be French. Meantime our
houses were crumbling over us. The
Germans ordered us to stay in u
cellars except when we were permit
ted to leave.
mot having sufficient food them
selves, they ordered the old men out
every day to bring in vegetables from
fields behind the German line. Then
the soldiers would come and take
away practically all we brought In.
We had no bread, no fat, M wines.
and were struggling to live on the
few vegetables the Germans left Is.
They did not abuse us except by tax
ing everything they wanted without
paying a single sou, and by carrying
off everything they wanted / was
unable to estimate the number of
Germans in Chateau Thierry owing
to the restrictions which did not per-
NIT US to move about much.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
PERSONALS

Mrs. William Burroughs. of New
York. Is visiting her parents Mr.. and
Mrs Peter Rasmussen. OF S4S Laurie
street.
Miss Elizabeth Boardman. OF Car
son avenue. ard the Misses Margaret
May Poulsen. of Gracn street,
were Camp Dix visitors Sunday.
Miss Anna Wickberg. Of Cafalpa
avenue. has received word Of the safe
a~~~af rvnr1rns OF her brother,
Arthur Wickberg.
Mr. and Mrs Jacob Schultz and
- visited relatives In
Newark over the weekend.
q seer and daughter. OF
sayre avenue. and Miss Mary Ras-
mnzscu. OF Laurie street. have re-
turned heme from a two weeks stay
at Eeansbarg.
Mr. Charles Bsecham and dRugh-
ter Niss Lillian Beecham. OF Brook
I'm. are the guests OF Mr. and Mrs.
George Bowers. Of sc High street for
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
GOOD WORK FOR
BELGIAN RELIEF

The Belgian Relief Work now being
carried on by the younger girls under
Mrs. Nellie Hill in the high school Is
progressing rapidly. 1t is astonishing
with what rapidly, clearness and ac-
curacy the children have taken to
making the garments. Capes. petit
coats and little jackets sewed in top
notch regularity are being turned out.
Hot or cold, every Tuesday and FIN
day they turn ready to do their
patriotic work. The average attend
snce Is about twenty-five. Their re-
.zrHd Is comfug shortly as the second
or third week in August VIM md all
the workers scampering over some
wooded land on a lovely picnic. The
little Belgian children will then be
getting box after box of the garments
these children have made and they
will be warm and cosy this winter.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
Germans Burn Villages

6U Uuffed Press
WITH THE FRENCH ARMIES IN
THE FIELD, July 20 q a. milne
German retreat northward the
Marine ia being carried out tonight by
the light of burning v1lIages-tne
torches of Prussfan m~flttarisTn- Inc
sky is Illuminated from horizon to
horizon by blazing towns n ammu-
milton dumps, as the enemy continues
his retirement toward the Vesie river.
Allied avtators report great eonges-
ton on the road below Baroches.
The Germans are fighting q heavy
rear guard action, and are holding des-
Fperately on the tanks to prevent be-
ing squeezed IN the great pockef by
the French and American advancing
north at Chateau ThieFFy, and the
French. italian and British advancing
north of the Marine. Communications
below Bourches are dificult even I'M
der normal conditions. as they consist
mostly of winding byroads. Their con-
dition is worse through having
fought over 50 recently. Bombing
planes and long range guns ere adding
to the boches trouble there.
The number of prisoners Is steadily
increasing. When they are all count
ed 1t probably will be found that one
army alone has captured nearly as
many as the total of the present of1-
cisl estimate. TTho latest official
statement regarding prisoners was
made in Sundays French war ofhce
statement when 1t was announced that
more than 30. eco prisoners had been
taken and more than 400 guns cap
tured.) It is established that the
Germans already have used sixty divf-
sions (720, 0o0 men.(
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
LODGES

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Fern Grove No. 6. WOOdmen Cir
Gle. win be held In Dana hall IN Smith
street Thursday night.
Algonquin Lodge. No. ~. Knights
of Pythiss. transacted routine business
last night. The installation that was
to have beef held was put OF until
the next meeting which occurs the
second Monday night in August.
Deputy Grand Regent Martin
COsEroxe Is expected to visit Middle
sex Council. Royal Arcanum tonight
at It's meeting in Odd Fellows hall.
There will be "A meeting of Thor
Lodge. Ma 46. Danish Brotherhood.
tonight at Washington hall
Hornet Eneampmsnt. Odd Fell
lows. will meet tonight az Odd Eel
lows hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
YACHT CLUB AUXILIARY
TO GIVE PARTY ON MONDAY

The Ladies' Auxiliary OF the Rari-
tan Yacht Club will be hostesses at
a midsummer carr party n enter-
tainment at the clubhouse in Water
street next Monday night.
The ladies a prepared an excel
lent and bridge and five
hundred will be played. Prizes are
to be awarded Il winners at the
games. Mrs. X. w. MsComas. chair
man of the July social committee of
the auxiliary. Is in charge of the ar
rangenents.
The regular Friday afteC-Ssn card
parties held for the ladies of the
auxiliary have proved most excellent
Affairs and have become very POPULAR
with the members OF the auxiliary.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23

In some parts Of Mexico mir plants"
abound. These curious grovths are
never attached to the soil Ia any way.
bat rely for their moisture on the at
mosphere. One kind. known as
-Spaniard's Beard cTir,andaa usneo-
idesl. attaches itself TO telephone
wires Very often the growth becomes
a positive nuisance. and II q neees-
sary 70 send men 70 clear II away. The
~SpnnlArd's Bcard~ has DO proper
leaves. and In appearances IL simpiF q
mass o. green gray thrsadz-N1ds
World
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
YOUNG JUDEAN NEWS

The council nesting with be held
tonight at 8 O'Clock In the Bnet Zior
Institute. This meeting viii be held
in conjunction with the summer CLUB
which will open tonight.
The grand opening of this summeE
club will be celebrated In fun blast
Dancing viii be held and refresh
ments will be served An Young Ju-
daeans are invited 20 attend.
The annual state FIELD meet viii b.
held wednesday afternoon at Wee
Quahic Park at Newark. A large del
egatfon OF members viii accompany
the local Contestants All those who
intend entering the mee should meet
Leo Lowenkopf and Isadore Jacobsen
at the B-nei Zion Institute at 10
O'Clock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
Red Cross Executive Committee
Change Its Date for Meeting

The executive meeting Of the Perth
Amboy Chapter of the Red Cross was
held in the parish house of st. Pc
ter's church In Rector street last
night. 1t was decided to hold the
executive meetings hereafter every
second ana fourth Thursday night at
101 Smith street.
1t was voted to extend a vote OF
thanks to the Episcopal vestry and
to the rector for their kindness In
giving the use of the parish house
for the meetings.
The formation of the American
Hungarian Auxiliary was officially
sanctioned. The petitioners were Mrs.
Louis Horkai, Mrs. John Mitruska,
Mrs. M. Faubl, Mrs. J.. Andrasy, Mrs.
J. Gajdos, Mrs. s. Papp. Mrs. L.
Csipo, who is the chairman, Mary
DAM. who is the secretary, and Mrs
J. Galaida, the treasurer.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
waysIde MinIstrIes

This is a hurrying age, as we often
remind ourselves. and many tasks
which we would like to accomplish
must perforce remain unattended to
But for some things there Is always
time. Duty can always be done
kindness can always be shown. way
sids ministries need not be neglected
There is never an excuse for the
haste that makes waste; there Is al
why's room, in the case OF a mar VINO
with divine help. plans his life for Q
csrtain amount OF ~self-eulture ano
social necessity.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
In the Police Net

Dtnnie Quish. arrested last night By
Patrolman Christopherson. for being
vas discharged by Recorder Pickers-
gill this morning.
Joe Holos. also arrested by McDon-
aid for being drunk and disorderly
was fined ten dollars.
Michael Suka, arrested by Trafhc
Of1cer Murray for being drunk and
causing a disturbance at State and
Smith streets was discharged with q
warning when arraigned this morning.
Hugh Young OF Front street. an old
offender, was arrested by Patrolman
Koscielniak for being drunk, vas fined
fifteen dollars
John Handy of Railway. arrested by
Patrotman Christophedson, for being
drunk and disorderly. was discharged
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
CITY BHlEFS

The regular monthly meeting OF
the Ladies' Aid Society OF the Danish
NJ. z. church will be held Thursday
night at the home OF Mir. Edward
Lund, 521 West avenue.
The regular meeting OF the La
dies Auxiliary OF the British-Amer-
lean Relief Association will be held
on "Wednesday night at 5 o'clock In
the ciubrooms in odd Fellows hail.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
EVENING PATROL
OF GIRL SCOUTS

The evening patrol of the Girl
Scouts met last night in the club
rooms In the public library. About
t~wenty-four girls were present and all
entered heartily into the activities out
lined. The work of the evening pa
troll Is similar to that of the afternoon
patrol. 1t gives those girls who are
employed or helping their mothers
during the day the chance of enjoy
ment just as their more leisure sisters.
The scout law were learned and the
history Of the flag discussed, inter-
mingled with animated discussions
concerning the proper respect due to
the flag.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23

Liberty Lodge. No. GIT. Ladies' Aux
Hilary OF the brotherhood of Railroad
Trafnmen, has been Instituted IN this
city with a charter list OF twenty
three members The new lodge was
started by Organizer Mrs Leonard OF
Boston, who mas been IN This city for
some time. at n meeting held At Red
Mems hall. Friday night
Onncers chosen are: Past president.
Mrs NJ. Ferry: president Mrs William
Cfeary: vice president. Mrs James
Hughes. secretary. Mrs II. McLaugh-
lin; treasurer. Mrs T. Dooley: coun-
selor. Timothy Grimm. chaplain. MIS-
Frank Schultz: warden. Mrs Anna
Peterson: inside guard. Giss Nora
Burke and outside guard. Mrs Sayres.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
Three Held as SIaekeTs

Steve Pulaski. OF Cleveland avenue.
arrested by Sergeant Morris: Paolo
Dipneto. OF New York city, arrested
by Patrolman Calvin. and William
Spencer. OF Pompton Lakes. arrested
by Patrolman Ciooney, are the three
latest alleged slackers to fall into the
hands OF the police. All were arrested
yesterday and are being held to await
the action OF their respective draft
boards.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
Ed AT FORT ETHAN ALLEN

Alderman r.. A. Riedy of 606 Cort-
iarrf street. announces the Marriage
Of his daughter, Clara III. to Sergeant
Alfred Jensen. Sergeant Jensen Is
stationed at Fort Ethan Allen. Yer
mont. The ceremony WAS performed
Sunday. July IA at 5 O'Clock by Rev.
Father O,Connor. chaplain at the fort.
After the wedding a supper was pre-
D afed for Sergeant and Mrs. Jensen
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Ducgan at the fort
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
Fined for Coal Thetts

For trespassing on Lehigh Valley
Railroad property and stealing coal,
this morning. Mrs. Mary Balinski and
Lizzie Batsalia. both Of William street
were fined three dollars each by Re-
corder Pickersgill. The complaint
was made by G. NJ. Pettibone of the
railroad police force, and the arrests
were made by Patrolman Underhin.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23

The 1ndependent Order OF Odd
Fellows from this city viii Join with
other lodges In District No. 10 and
those Of Esssx and Pazsaic districts
at the meeting 20 be held with Bay
ada Ledge 81 Keyport and knicker-
booker Ledge of Matnwan Al Key
port tonight
Mambern 81 LaMramca Mnd EmIhal-
- Ia1ae4 ~ thi4 e14N viii 4Ax4 heEe
at I<84 O'Clock. Kp&nE d@WM ~ au49-
XAero WlA ~ a. Nn&a0e4lla
parade from M4l4uan to AsyporI
h1fore the meeting.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
THE S. |. L. CLUB

A big breeze tomorrow night, be
sure end blow in. The s. l.. l.. that is
eng Its second dance OF the series
- has planned. There are going
twelve electric fans and other
ing apparatus to provide for the
5nrforts OF those attending. A num-
Der OF novelty ances will be a feature
and refreshments will be served.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
OBITUARY

Funeral for Violet Mleczkowska.
Funeral services for Violet Miecz-
kowska OF T01 Donald avenue will be
held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock
from ST. stephens Polish Church. In
terment Is to be in st. stephens ceme-
terry.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23

Ne honest WORK ean degrade u.s.
only TIE way IN xhlcA We perferm 4
ann % that ne huznoiesk task wsA
aua 6afnsfnhlngiy aerumpnshad. u ben
Fable. me highest w~dertaAinx e4re-
Hssly and poorly pushed through =
d dlsgrncs 70 tts d0sr.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
Austrian Cabinet Out
By United Press

By United PyesG
VIENNA. VIA LONDON. July as
The resignation Of Premier Won Seyd-
Ter and the entire Austrian cabinet
vas announced in the chamber yes
terday. Czech members cheered.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23

The annual retreat OF the alumni
and friends Of the College OF Mt. St
Mary at PlainfieId. will begin in the
evening OF August ~ and continue I'M
tiI the morning OF August 81. The en-
~ereises will be conducted by Rev. DR..
William #. MeGinnis. editor Of
Truth"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23

sheE"No, you are too poor. II l
washed dishes for q man 1t might
make him look upon me as a servant
H@"Oh, no; you'd have to break
them to do that"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
IS SL0WIh6 Up
INTO AN ARTILLERY DUEL



men and material before he is envei-
oped. In a report. the nur-
riadIv reparinx for the defense OF
Fismes. indicating that the boches are
planning to retreat from the entire
center of the salient
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
RED O NOTES

Into the Red Cross headquarters in
Smith street the other day walked a
man of Austrian birth. Although liv-
ing In this country for some time he
had not acquired the fluent use of its
tongue. In hesitating tones he asked
for the right person to whom he could
make a donation. Mrs. Frank Dor
sey, to whom he was directed, found
his name to be Michal Walk BfflEa-
He lives at 744 Raritan avenue. He
told Mrs. Dorsey that he did not want
3 invest his money In Liberty Bonds
and thrift stamps because that was
only investing money, but that he
wanted to sacrifice himself so that he
could give" his adopted country
something. So he decided to give the
Red Cross a donation of $50 n sub
scribe for q year besides.
Dir. Bilka Is a Iaborer and a saved
his earnings, the money being mostly
in one dollar bills.
Little Miss Helen Starke and Cath
crime Lake held a lemonade sale last
week and cleared 81. One of these
dollars IA donated to the Red Cross
Chapter and the other n was inves
ed in thrift stamps.
Mike waverzak. while H. was taken
to the City Hospital and here re-
ceived such good and tender care that
he decided to give some other fellow
q chance, so when he was well enough
to leave the hospital he donated "
TO the Red Cross.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23

A disagreement between two men
over some money was to be settled In
court but finally II W a decided to give
the two dollars 10 the Red Cross and
let the matter drop. Every Ill wind
blows some one some good"
Owing to the chapter meeting to be
held at the high school Thursday
night the workroom in n Elks
building will be closed and h wool
room in the Boynton building.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-07-23
ARE TO REPAIR TUG

CONTINUED from page ~
Evening star., 1918-02-04
DRILL SCHEDULE OF UNITS
OF HOME DEFENSE LEAGUE
Col. Winter Announces Dates and
Drillmasters for, the Rifles
This Week.

The schedule of drills for the units of
the Home Defense League Rifles Of the
District of Columbia is announced today
by Col, NJ A Winter. regimental COM
mander CT the organization. as follows
Tonight. Companies Z, Capt William S.
Quinter, and l.. Capt Ellwood p. Morey,
will consolidate for drill at Central High
School under Capt Quinter
Tonight, Companies A. Capt. Charles D.
Shackelford, and c. Capt. Roger L. Cal
vert, also will consolidate for drill at the
Senate Office building at o'clock under
Capt Shackelford. Tomorrow night, Capt.
lhcmaS w. Bramhall will act as drill
master for the consolidated drill of Com
panies F. N and NJ. at Business High
under Capt George V. Wilsher at Wash
ington Hall. Sth street and Pennsylvania
avenue, tomorrow night. Company Y will
also drill under Capt Phillip B. Beach at
Central High School tomorrow night
Companies S and w will consolidate for
Union station Wednesday night Capt
Joseph E. Eldridge will drill Companies
! and T at Business High School We'd
nesday night
Thursday night Companies G, p and
9 will report for drill at Eastern High
Company X. Capt. c. Edward Beckett
will drill at the Y. NJ c. A. building, 1896
= street northwest, the same evening
Companies Q and r will drill at Business
High school Thursday evening under Capt
Helmer Rabild.
Company H, Capt Herbert f. James
Will report for drill Saturday afternoon al
Central High School. Company B, Cant
p. Hume Talbert, will drill at Centra
High School Saturday night at o'clock
Evening star., 1918-02-04
TALKS TO FPWORTH LEAGUE.
Representative Miller Lauds q. S.
Forces Part in War.

The spirit of American patriotism, as
exemplified by the American forces now
"over there" was lauded by Represen-
tative Miller of Minnesota. who was a
member of the congressional delegation
which visited the battlefelds in France,
in an address at the services last night
of the Epworth League of Foundry NJ
E. Church.
Representative Miller especially
praised the spirit of the French wom-
en-. who. he said, are just as important
a factor in this war as the men.
He criticised Russia for the stand that
country had taken, saying that new
aspect was given to the war situation
when that nation dropped from the al
lies side.
He told of visiting scenes of many
thrilling battles. naming Ypres, the
Marne and Verdun. IF ever war were
righteous, this one is asserted the
speaker.
Evening star., 1918-02-04
TRUCK, CAR AND HOUSE AFIRE
Firemen Cope With Trouble and
Eytingpish Flames.

motor truck owned by the ]. Maury
Dove Coal Company caught fire at 21st
and 1 streets about o'clock yesterday
afternoon and was damaged to the ex-
tent of $500. Several fire companies re-
sponded and extinguished the flames.
No. 20 engine company about 1870
o'clock last night was called to the
house of Lorenzo Bond. 4?25 Klingle
street. a fire started in the chimney
and did $3.50 damage.
No. / engine company went to Connec-
ticut avenue and K street last night.
where fire in street car alarmed pas
sengers. The fire was extinsuished be-
fore damage had been done.
Evening star., 1918-02-04
DC. BOYS COME NORTH TO CAMP
Former Maryland Guardsmen Also
Transferred From Admission.

A detachment of 118 men, composed
or former Maryland. Virginia and Dis
trfct of Columbia national guardsmen,
arrived yesterday from Camp McClel-
Ian. Ala, to be assigned to various
branches of the Engineer Corps at
American University camp.
The men left Camp Mcclellan, at An
niston. Saturday, in command of Capt.
James A. Green. The transfer brought
joy to the families of the young men
who were included in it. Even the boys
from Maryland and Virginia were glad
to get to- Washington, where it will
be easy for their relatives to visit them.
Another detachment of several hum
dred former guardsmen also left An
niston Saturday for the Motor Me-
chanics' Regiment, at Camp Hancock,
Augusta, Ga.