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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-09
IN THE FIELD OF SPORTS
Fire 1917 Model Rifle
Are UnequdIed for Speed

Thousands Of rifemen, both SOL
diers and civilians, left Camp Perry
at the close OF the 1918 national
matches, thoroughly convinced that
for rapid-1re at short ranges the
Model 1917 rifle could not be ~equaled.
When most of the civilian teams
arrived at Camp Perry the new rifles
were objects OF considerable curios-
.ity. Although practically every man
was familiar with the workings OF
the Krag and the Springfield, the
mechanism and the sighting equip
ment of the Model 1917 were deep
mysteries. And IL must be admitted
that at first the civilian shots did not
take kindly to Tbs new weapon, even
after ten days of range work with 1t.
When the National Rife Associa-
ton matches began the civilian rifle
men still mistrusted the new weapon,
but only two vents were needed to
give every man a comprehensive idea
of Just wherein the Model 1917 Is GO
ing to make history before the war
has ended.
Those two events were the rapid
fire match at 200 yards and the rapid
fire match at 500 yards When the
scores in these competitions were
published 1t was found that twenty
five competitors nae made perfect
1OANo viz Nh&e 90 49,
second place on totals of forty-nine
in the 2O0-yard match and hat in
the 300-yard match fifty-one entrants
made 48 points or better.
These results canno be equaled by
any past performances in rapid fire
matches. especially under the rather
unfavorable shooting conditions
which prevailed.
The chances are good hat al
though open fighting may come
along the western front before many
more months PASS. the fighting will
hardly be at distances uniformally
greater than 300 yards. Therefore
there could be no better weapon than
the Model 1917 for the rank and file
of the army.
In man. instances during the
matches 1t was demonstrated repeat
eddy that while the Model 1917 Is es-
sentially a rifle for use at relatively
short ranges. 1t Is capable of putting
on a good score at 1000 yards in the
hands of men who understand the
art of holding Off for windage.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-09
Western Rivals Meet Again

CHICAGO, Nov. 9:-Six Western
Conference football teams and four
service elevens will go into action
today In struggles regarded as the
most important in the Middle West
this season. Chicago will meet Mich
igan at Stage Field in the first game
between these oldtime rivals in thir-
teen years
The game between Camp Grant
and Camp Taylor, to be played at the
Chicago National League Ball Park.
will be the first inter-camp contest
of the Middle West this season.
Great Lakes will furnish the opposf-
ton for Notre Dame at South Bend.
Ind.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-09

have so resided at the time the pres
emit vacancy occurred.
Applicants must have reached their
twenty-hrst but not their sixty-flfth
birthday on the date Of the examina-
ton.
Application Form 804 and full IN
formation concerning the require
ments OF the examination may be se-
cured from the postmaster at the
place o. vacancy or from the Civil
Service Commission. Washington, d.
G. Applications should be properly
executed and filed with the commits
range for the examination OF the
applicant
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-09
Of Basketball
Brings Game To France

/, basketball in its early days was not q
very scientific sport, put IL was lively
and full Of fun n h gallery soon
was we'll filled with persons who came
to watch the players milling around
and furnishing material for many
laughs.
The first goals were a couple or
peach baskets fastened to the walls OF
the gymnasium and tilted slightly for
ward. Dr. Naismith figured il out
that the baskets should be about eign-
teen inches in diameter, which size
has remained standard. A soccer ball
was used originally. however, and as
the present sphere Is Slightly larger
than that the player now has less
margin for his shots. 1t was some
time after the invention of the game
that the regulation b~ackboards were
authorized n the players began to
use the carom shots off his board. In
the early days, the goal had to be
reached by a straight toss unless the
ball happened accidentally to bound
off the wall into IL. 3
1t was some time after the inven-
ton of the game that h regulation
backboards were authorized and the
players began to use the carom shot
off this board. In the early days, the
goal had to be reached by a straight
toss. unless the a happened acct-
dentally to bound off the wall into IL.
Accuracy in shooting, and In pass
ing, team work and trick plays have
been added to the repertoire of the
sport since DIR. Naismith first tackled
his peach baskets to the wall of the
years ago. Fran q free-for-all scuffls
Springfield gymnasium tywenty-seven
the game has developed into a very
scientific affair in which the top notch
teams play true to form" n the
dope" is fairly reliable. In the east
ern section of the United States It
has been professionalism with consid-
cradle success, which is the surest
proof in the world that 1t is a good
A poor one wouldn't stand the
test of being played by men b make
their living at 1t.
DR.. Naismith takes considerable
satisfaction in seeing the sport of
which he was the father, hold a place
as one of the most popular amuse-
ments in the American army in
France. The soldiers will give 1t q
prominent spot on their athletic pro-
gram this winter and some teams will
be developed that will be equal to the
best of the amateur organizations now
in Uncle Sans service also, and, as
the army is not governed by A. A. U.
rules, those men will be able TO COM
pete as amateurs once more.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-09
Rutgers May Tackle Great
Lakes Eleven at New York

Bill Roper today is a lot nearer to
his ambition to stage a real big foot
ball game at the Polo Grounds for the
United War Work Campaign Fund
than he has been at any time since
taokling his big Job. The outlook to
day is exceptionally bright for a meet
ing between Rutgers and the Great
Lakes Naval Training School in the
shadow of Mr.. Coogan's overgrown
stonewall one week from tomorrow.
From Chicago has come word to Mr..
Roper that the jackies are willing to
play in New York on hat date. Ante
dating the Great Lakes offer by only
a comparatively few hours was the
announcement that-the University OF
West Virginia g~ridironers would be
quite unable to keep their %appoint-
ment with the Scarlet for November.
AS the tackles In their consent to play
at the Polo Grounds have left the
choice of an opponent entirely in the
hands of Mr.. Roper and as the Rut-
gers bunch have been challenging the
football world, 1t Is but reasonable to
assume hat the Scarlet will get the
date. At any rate Rutgers on the
strength Of what has been accom-
plished by the Nelson Field machine
this season is the logical opponent
for the highly REGARDED Westerners.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-09
TIMELY
WARNING

You are in danger of catching
the grip If you are weak and run
down.
The grip germ finds its earliest
victims among those whose re-
sisting power is lowest
The pure food elements in
Father Johns Medicine build en-
ergy to resist grip germs.
The gentle laxative effect of
Father Johns Medicine helps to
drive out impurities.
You are safe when you take
Father Johns Medicine because it
is guaranteed free from alcohol or
dangerous drugs in any form
Adv
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-09
Boxing Program Arranged
For United War Fund Drive

The program of boxing bouts at
Madison Square Garden a week from
tonight in aid of the United War
Work campaign was completed last
night at an enthusiastic meeting at
Jack Curley's Office in the Fitzgerald
Building. Charley Harvey, who has
charge Of the entertainment. was
every manager Of boxers in this dis
trict was In attendance.
After a general discussion the fol-
lowing list of bouts were agreed on,
the managers of the boxers giving
their assent and promising to have
their men in the ring:
Benny Leonard, lightweight cham
pion. VS.. Jack Britton. former welter
champion.
Johnny Dundee VS.. Joe yelling, U.
s. N. aad
frankie Callahan VS.. Barney Adair.
Willie Jackson VS.. Eddie Wallace.
Knockout Eggers VS.. frankie
Burns.
Benny Volger VS.. Leo Johnson.
Jim Coffey VS.. Clay Turner.
Zoe Jeanette VS.. Kid Norfolk.
Each bout will be of six rounds,
and there was a general understand
ing that each pair will fight as hard
as though they were to receive a
large purse.
The suggestion was made that each
boxer be compelled to post a forfeit
of $1,000 to box strictly ON his merits
but some of the managers declared
that the boxing industry had not
been prosperous enough in recent
times to warrant 1t.
The only desirable match that was
not made was the n proposed be-
tween Dundee and Jackson. Dundee's
manager said his man was pledged to
fight six times In a week. and he did
not care to havo him meet Jackson
at the close of so busy q session.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-09
aminatiOnS for Postmaster
at Maurer to Be Held Soon

At the request Of the Postmaster
General the United States Civil Serv-
ice Commission has announced an ex-
animation to be held at Perth AM
boy. n. j., on December II. 1918. for
the position OF postmaster at Maurer.
This Office has an annual compensa-
sion OF $1,000.
To be eligible for this examination
= applicant must be a citizen of the
eited States, must actually reside
hin the delivery OF the Office and
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-09
FULL OF COLD, HAD THE GRIP

This has been such q trying year for
sickness that many will be pleased to
read how Lewis Newman SOC North
stored to health. lie writes: II was
down sick and nothing would do me
any good. I was full of cold. Had
Foley's Honey and a 1t Is the best
remedy for grip n lids I ever used
Good for grip. coughs, Group, whooring
cough and. COMMON colds. Sold every
where.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-09
Republican AssembIymen
VIII Hold Caucus Tuesday
By Special Correspondent

TRENTON. Nov. e;-The thirty Re-
publican members of the next House
OF Assembly will meet here In caucus
next Tuesday at noon for the purpose
Of conferring on the selection OF their
House.
The call has been issued by Assem-
blymRn Charles L Morgan OF Union,
one<of the oldest Republicans IN
point Of service II was learned today.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-09
HOW A SALESMAN sUFFERpp

r. J. Porter. Sterling Col, writes:
For six months I suffered with a palm
man. I had to stoop frequently to pick
up my grips, which I grew to dread as
the. pain when I ~straightened. up was
awful. Numerous remedies failed to
Foley Kidney Pills. Relief was immed.
late, Say, they are great Any one
AFFLICTED as I was SHOULD try a bottle
or two of Foley Kidney Pills" Good
for pain in the back. rheumatic pains,
aching Joints, sore muscles. Sold
everywhere.-Adv.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-11-09
ErtIe and B6rns Ready

Johnnie Ertle and Frankie Burns
are reported to be in good condition
for their eight-round bout to be de-
cided tonight at the openig show Of
the New Jersey Spertsmen's Club,
Weehawken. Dominick Tortorich has
wired an offer of a twenty-round bout
for the winner with Pete Herman in
New Orleans. Burns is confident thai
he will be called upon to meet Her
man in the Louisiana city.
Evening star., 1918-06-14
PRESIDENTS SPEECH
!. WINS FAVOR IN CHILE.
Santiago Paper Says o. s. Attitude
VIII Make All America .
Political Force.

SANTIAGO, Chile. June 1.-THE
Nacion, the official organ Of the gov
ernment, publishes an article which
says that the government OF the
United States desires to form po-
aitical bloc with the nations OF South
America with the object Of moving
IN concert with them in future at
fairs. II adds that the Bryan formula
for submitting to arbitration all
questions arising between nations
had swept aside the suspicious which
had been felt in South American
countries to the policies Of the United
States.
Thu article closes with felicitations
over the cordiality of the United
States, which. it says, will make az
America a political force and q great
commercial power.
The same idea is echoed oy o'ner
seaasNSar.ffAl esaaNrfAeo, Chile. June 1s.-The
frank declarations of President Will
son in his address to the Mexican edi.
tors will lead the world to an era OF
peace, says the Mercurto IN an eol-
{orial expressing approval OF the
Presidents words: ~.
"His words will result, also" the
oewspaper says, in added prestige to
ali the nations on the American con-
tinent."
The absolute truth of President Will
sons statement is proved. it continues,
by the fact that he proposes to devote
millions of American lives to serve
the principles he enuncfated. ine
Presidents statement, which oners
security to all nations and declares
against changes in present frontiers.
is applauded without reserve.
Evening star., 1918-06-14
ADDRESS GRADUATES.
Rev. 7. J. Shahan and W. E. Leahy
at Gonzaga High School.

An address to the graduates by Rt.
Rev. Thomas ]. Shahan Of Catholic
University and a patriotic speech by
Assistant District Attorney William
E. Leahy featured commencement ex-
ercises Of Gonzaga College High
School in the college hall last night.
Paul W. Twombly Of the graduating
class spoke on Catholics and the
War;" and John p. Murray. also Q
graduate. took as his subject The
Pope and the War" Vocal and musi-
cal selections were rendered BY
former graduates.
The members Of the graduating
class were: John 9. Barry. James b
DAILY, William r. Dietz, Anthony b
Fennell. william J. Fitzmaurice
Lewis r. Int Maurice J. Keane. John
=. Keeley, jr., John A. Mawhinney
John P. Murray, William ]. Mcclure
Howard F. Ralph, Joseph N. Regan
John B. Roddy. Antoine ]. Schneider
John r. Sullivan, Paul N. Taylor and
Paul W. Twombly.
Evening star., 1918-06-14
F., REGARDED GERMAN BLUH.
Declaration Of Eastern American
Coast Is Danger Zone.

The report from Berlin via Holland
that the German government Is about
to declare the eastern American coast
o danger zone and to warn neutral
shipping Of that fact is taken here as
q bit of grim humor. in view of what
has been happening in the past few
weeks.
The Forthcoming announcement
probably is designed as an intimida-
tion of neutral shipping. Urgent de-
mand among the neutrals for supplies
to be had only in the United States
and high freight rates are thought to
be sufficient to overcome any fear
aroused by the warning.
Another purpose of the announce
ment is thought to be to stimulate the
belief Of the German people that
transportation of American troops to
France is being interfered with. Such
Is not the case.
Evening star., 1918-06-14
GERMAN COMMENT ANGRY.
Papers Scoff at Presidents Talk to
Mexican Editors.

AMSTERDAM, June 12.-President
Wilson's address to Mexican editors
which was printed fully in only a few
German papers, has provoked varying
degrees of angry outbursts from
them. ranging from crude personal
abuse by the pan-German papers to
ill-tempered disbelief in the Presi-
dents motives on the part Of the more
moderate organs.
To these are added sardonic allu-
sions to President Wilson's dealings
with small neutrals. Even the Vor-
waerts says that these dealings Will
be a warning to Mexico against the
dangers threatening the political in
dependence of country when its eco
nomic dependence enters as factor"
and calls it IAN audacious assertion
of the President that the United
States does not seek economic advan-
tases."
Evening star., 1918-06-14
BELG|ANS SENT TO WORK
!. BEHIND GERMAN front
Inhuman Phase Of the Deportation
Policy Adopted by the Hun
Government.

Deportation and forced labor in
ficted upon Belgian civilians by the
German government not only con-
tinues unabated, but has taken on a
new character. according to memo
randum presented to Secretary Of
State Lansing by the Belgian minis
ter, made public today. The memo
randum contains a copy Of protest
sent to the German governor general
of occupied Belgium by the Belgian
senate and house of representatives
in March.
The deportation of civilians is still
beinr carried on, states the memo
randum, especially in the military
zone. which comprises the two Flan-
Evening star., 1918-06-14
CHALLENGES POLICE RIGHT.
Man Accused Of Staying Demands
Return Of Seized Property.

The right Of police officers to search
the house Of person accused Of crime
without a search warrant and take
therefrom letters for the purpose of
using them as evidence against the
accused. will be tested before Jus
tice Stafford in the case OF Joseph Y.
Saunders under Indictment for mur-
der in the first degree in connection
with the death Of Elenor Taylor in
May last.
Attorneys for Saunders have fled
a petition to require the United
States attorney to return to him
letters and other personal property
that were taken from his house dur
ing his absence and which 1t Is al
legged were taken without lawful au-
thority and in violation Of Saunders
constitutional rights. The trial Of the
case has been set for Monday.
Evening star., 1918-06-14
ASKS RAG LAUNDRY BOILERS
Secretary McAdoo Wants $68,2OO
for Engraving Printing Bureau.

Appropriation of $6s,2o0 for new
boilers for the rag laundry at the
bureau Of engraving and printing is
asked from Congress by Secretary
McAdoo in a letter Of transmittal of
estimates yesterday. Some OF this
money is to be used for an incinerator
of special construction for the dis
posal Of stamp paper, and an ordinary
incinerator for general waste. Pro-
vision for a new ventilation system
also is made.
Secretary McAdoo asks that these
appropriations be included in the sun
dry civil bill, now under consideration
by the House.
Evening star., 1918-06-14
TUBE PROPOSAL VOTED DOWN,
House Rejects Senate Amendment
for Buying Systems.

After an acrimonious debate lasting
moro than four hours the House. by a
vote OF 1872 to 13s. yesterday rejected
the Senate amendment to the post
ONCE appropriation bill authorizing
government purchase Of pneumatic
tube systems used for Transmission Of
mail from post of,ices to railway sta
tions In Brooklyn, N. T.; New York
city. Boston. Philadelphia, Chicago and
et. Louis.
The bill now goss back to the
eenate.
Evening star., 1918-06-14

ders. and q great part Of the prov
inces Of Hainaut, Namur and Luxem-
burg. During March of this year
200 men of all conditions Of life
have been taken from East Flanders
to do military work on the western
front. Moerbeke. Wachtebeke and
the surrounding region were called
upon during the same month to fur
nish 500 civilians to lay railroads.
The names Of all girls and women
from fourteen to forty years were re-
quired from Alost and that district.
Some Of the boys deported are as
young as thirteen and a half years.
the memorandum states. High schools
and grammar schools have been call
ed upon to furnish their quotas.
Evening star., 1918-06-14
National Guard Insignia Decided.

Gen. J. Mel. Carter. CHIEF OF the
militia bureau of the War Depart
ment, has announced the collar insig-
mia for all officers and enlisted men of
the National Guard, no: drafted into
federal service. 1t consists of the let
ters forming the authorized abbrevia-
tion of the name of the state, terri
tory or the District of Columbia, to
be followed by the regulation insig-
mia of the arm, staff, corps or depart
ment of the wearer.
Evening star., 1918-06-14

A now worlds record in pile driv-
ing-220 piles, totaling 1920 lineal
feet, in nine hours and five minutes
was claimed yesterday on behalf of
Edward Burrell. a foreman. and his
crew Of veteran shipbuilders at the
HOG Island shipyard.
Evening star., 1918-06-14
Work Behind German Front.

Those deported. instead Of being
sent to Germany. as in the past, the
memorandum declared. are now being
sent to work behind the German
front in France and Belgium. The
Germans also appear to have changed
their reasons for the deportations. the
note states. The pretext formerly
used-namely, to give work to the
unemployed has been abandoned,
and now the deportations are being
made on the grounds that by an
order issued by the German general
headquarters every inhabitant Of the
country may be compelled to give his
help in case of public calamity, even
outside his residence"
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-11-19

St. Louis, FL; Hammond Standish &
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Co., Austin, Mimi; Home Packing &
Ice Co., Terre Haute, Ind; Independ-
ent Packing Co., Chicago, ILL.,; Indian
apolis Abattoir Co., Indianapolis, Ind;
International Provision Co., Brooklyn,
N. Y; Interstate Packing Co., Winona,
MINI. Iowa Packing Co.. Des Moines.
Ia; Powers Begg Co., Jacksonville,
Ill.,; Kingan & Co.. indianapolis, Ind;
.Krey Packing Co., St. Louis, Mo-; Lake
Erie Provision Co., Cleveland, O.; Lay
ton Co., Milwaukee, Wis; Oscar Mayer
& Bro, Sedgwick and Beethoven
streets, Chicago, ILL.,; J. T. Mcmillan
Co.; st. Paul, Mimi; Miller & Hart,
Chicago, H.; J. Morrell & Co.. Ottum-
wa, la. /; Nuckolls Packing Co., Pueblo,
Colo. Ogden Packing and Provision
Co., Ogden, Utah; Ohio Provision Co.,
Cleveland, O. Parker Webb & Co., De-
troit, Mich; Pittsburg Packing and
Provision Co., Pittsburg, Pa; Rath
Packing Co., Waterloo, Ia; Roberts &
Oake, Chicago, III. Robe 4 Bros, New
York City w. G. Routh & Co., Logans-
port, Ind; st. Louis Ind. Packing Co.,
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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-11-19

work as there is nothing to do.
In justice to himself and the pub
lie he has ceased to take money he
did not earn on job with nothing
to do.
If his example were followed thou
sands of men and women would be
doing something else tomorrow all
over our country and quit drawing
unearned money.
In California few years ago the
number of state employees was about
900 and today by expanding state
functions it has reached 5000.
The same conditions are to be
found in every western state, in
many counties and Cities, and the
evil grows at each legislative session.
The policies, legislation, expansion
of new fields for political exploita-
ton, all come from the office-holding
class, not from the people.
But one has been conscience smit-
ten, has reformed, has confessed, has
owned up that as department head
he was a supernumerary. Let us
hope
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1918-11-19
NOTICE TO FARMERS

Look forward to the year of 1919
for the greatest consumption of
grain and meats the world has ever
seen. There is no surplus in the
world excepting Australia and South
America, and much of it has been
lost by delays, the grain spelling in
the open country and cattle growing
old on the ranges. This all hap
pened in times of greatest want in
the world, because of the lack OF
:ships. Much of the grain in Aus
ttralia was destroyed by rats and
mice and by a disease that broke out
among those rodents and made the
grain unfit to use. 1t is said that
much grain in Argentine was used
for fuel when they could not import
coal.
During the war the surplus in
other countries was used up, herds
were terribly depleted in the bellig-
erent countries, and starvation stares
millions of people in the face. 1t
is said there are something like forty
millions hopelessly starving in Rus
sia that may not be reached with re-
lief. The reest Of the empire is short
of food, Poland and the Balkan
countries, Austria, Germany and Bel
gium will need all the grain they can
get for food and seed and it will take
them a good while to get to where
they have a normal supply. If the
Dardinelles had been opened by the
effort of 1915, there would have
been drop in the price of wheat be-
cause Of what Russia could have
shipped out, but now the wheat
shipments thru the Dardinelles will
DE into Russia instead of out.