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Evening star., 1918-02-22

terial factor In the Austro-Hungarian
equation. The moro fact that . petition
has been presented to the premier indi-
Gates that leaven is working in the
lump in the dual monarchy, and that
the public sentiment is moro strongly
to a peace arrangement there
than ever before.
Czernirfs reply, it is to'be hoped, win
follow that Of Won Hertling. The lat
ter may say something today that
will affect the Austrian declaration of
Saturday. It is not to be conceived that
there is no communion between the two
Teutonic capitals, and yet the hope re-
mains that Austria may now speak for
herself A break between the central
empires is not impossible.
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The Railroad Problem.

Government ownership and operation
Of railroads will have to wait. The SEN
ate yesterday made this plain. The
sense of the country will be taken on
the proposition. Present government
control forced by the war will not be
permitted TO inaugurate the larger pol
icy 1t will be for the voters to say, in
express terms, whether the larger pol
Scy shall be adopted
Senator Lewis, who fayors the policy,
expects this expression in 1920. In 4
measure, If may come sooner. Indeed,
this railroad issue viii enter into this
deal about it in the congressional con-
tests. Candidates will be called upon to
declare themselves. So that when the
returns are in it will be possible to tell
how the next Congress viii stand toward
the proposition.
But, whether this years expression is
FOR or against, another expression will
probably be taken in 1920, as Mr.. Lewis
predicts. The proposition carries far
It co,nprehends more than appears on
its face; for, as its advocates frankly
avow, if the government takes title to
the railroads for operation, it must take
over for the same purpose other impor-
tant public utilities. A start will simply
have been made in far-reaching change
in the conduct of national affairs So
lnach being at stake, therefore, we may
believe that the matter will be presented
TO the voters in all of its aspects for
their mandate before final action is
taken. A Congress with definite in
structions will act.
The advocates of government owner
ship and operation dwell upon the
scandals that here and there have dis
figured private ownership and opera
fion of railroads. They assert that the
railroads in private hands had so greatly
deteriorated they broke down under the
requirements Of war; that government
control and operation will prove so su-
perior, return to the old order after
the war will be out of the question.
On their side, the opponents of gov
,ernment ownership and operation point
70 the billions necessary to carry out
fhe project. to the enormous addition
10 the civil service lists that would fol-
low, and to the direct character of state
socialism involved
i The issue makes strong appeal for
attention, and when presented from the
btump will secure attention in keeping
with its very great importance. Other
issues will appeal strongly, too. Never
before have the voters had so much and
of such variety to consider. But this
railroad problem, with its ramifeations.
will be iI the forefront.
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assuming allied victory. Germany can
not be permitted to expand territorislly
and politically eastward if in the peace
adjustment the allies dictate terms. For
the extension of Germany's power
throughout Russia by actual conquest or
the extension Of political influence would
supply her with q reserve Of force certain
to plague the world in later years. Con-
sequently whatever territorial shifts
may result from the present operations,
whatever effects they may have upon the
campaign in general, whatever economic
strength Germany may derive from se-
curing Russian soil, Russia's fate as a
political entity is not sealed necessarily
by these movements.
No one can today predict the status
of Russia in the years after the war.
That vast land is in state of fux. Fin
land may establish independence. The
Ukraine may maintain separate or
ganization. Poland may be carved into
an independent state. Siberia may Sc
cure autonomy of some sort. But there
will be a Russia, inevitably. There
must be Russia in some form, as mon
archy or as republic. Not Russia de-
pendent upon the will OF some foreign
power, but Russia master of its own
fate. There can be no Germanized Rus
Sia unlpSS pruSsianiSm has oonnn IN domi-
nate the world.
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Snow.

Today's snowstorm is disappoint-
tment to those who look for the appear
ance cf buds on the trees and green on
the lawns, but it does not cause the
tame chill Of apprehension that was oc-
easioned by the SHOWS of few weeks
ago. There is always comfort at this
stage Of the season. Bitter weather can
not last long. The snow that is falling
now cannot remain on the ground many
days. Every day brings the warmth of
spring nearer, and with the city's coal
kupply replenished as a result of the
warm days of last week there is now no
Acute fuel shortage, so that this vista
zion is not to be greatly feared.
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Gamblers are being raided in New
York. This announcement as published
throughout the country will convey to
buyers contemplating visits to the me-
tropoils the assurance that the sports
denied their home towns are still avail
able.
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Viscount Ishii has in a wonderfully
of the highest regard among the Amer
lean people. Japan's selection of man
so competent to say the right thing in
the right way as a diplomat in Wash
ington is itself a stroke of the best
kind of diplomacy.
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A socialist is invariably at a disad-
vantage when he undertakes to engage
in something more practical than writ
ing essays or making Speeches.
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Some Of the senator's are plainly ap-
prehensive that the United States is 60
ing to acquire new political habits that
may prove injurious to the Constitu-
ton.
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Any set of workingmen who decide to
quit their employment at time like
the present are likely to feel exceeding
ly lonely.
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It may be assumed that the stanch lit
tie nation Japan has in her unostenta-
tious but thorough way been preparing
for war for great many years past.
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The fact that he knows what he is
fighting for and believes in it gives the
American soldier great advantage over
the German soldier.
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The prohibitionists have been patient
ly persistent for so long that seven
years will not seem great while to
wait for state ratification Of the fed
eral amendment.
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Unreal.

When the first Of April greets us
Well be happy once again.
And the wandering breeze that meets MS
viii not loiter to complain;
All the troubles that we borrow
Will have vanished, as a rule,
And we'll deem each earthly sorrow
Just form Of april Fool"
Winds that came so fierceiy screaming
Will be docilc as they sigh,
And the sunshine will be beaming
From a once forbidding sky.
And the waves that sing together
Meath the willows by the pool
viii sing, "Never mind the weathsr-
It's . ease ef .Aarn Teols
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The Prussian fondness for detail no
doubt causes Berlin to contemplate with
great satisfaction the leaky roofs that
.Zeppe1ins have caused in London.
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The ultimate consumer who gets his
hearth ablaze can pass the long winter
evenings wondering how he is going to
get his next years coal.
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What Russia needs is q governmental
leadership that will not buy gold bricks
made in Germany.
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Germany and Russia both reserve the
right to threaten each other with war in
case negotiations in other directions
make such an attitude seem desirable.
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Hindenburg is the most unsatisfac-
tory guide who ever tried to take party
to Paris.
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France has had bitter experiences
eThieh compel her to meet questions of
espionage as they arise punctually and
without sentimentahty.
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One coal famine should be enough to
convince the American public that it is
high tune to harness the water power.
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Trotzky undertook to face the Cor
mans, the Russian reds and the book
reviewers of the world all at once,
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Charms That Soothe,

"no you enjoy listening to music
while you eatf"
eyes. It helps to take my mind off
the fact that tho food doesn't amount
to much"
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A GIimmer Of Respect.

a Gt1mmer OF Respect.
"Has Biggins any respect for the
t-uth."
"A little. Put about as far as I ever
knew him to go in expressing it was to
celebrate Washington's birthday"
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SHOOTING STARS.
By PH1LANDER JOHNSON,
A Departed Treasure.

A Departed Treasure.
SWas your boy Josh much Of q help
to you around tho farmf"
eyes," replied Farmer Corntossel. 3T
didn't realize how much of help he
was. He didn't do much work. But he
could play the jewsharp an tell riddles
an keep the farm hands entertained
so that sometimes they'd stay for days
at t1Inc."
"Dar's few men," said Uncle Eben,
"dat took to de workless day idea SO
strong dat dey jes' natchelly won't give
it up"
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The Sighted Customer

The Sighted Customer.
All patiently in line you stand,
With money in your outstretched hand,
Prepared to pay, without bluff;
But no one seems to want the stuff.
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Shoes for Girls

Many new creations for the
school miss or college girl.
Made of selected feathers
tan or black-over lasts and
patterns that are absolutely
the latest in Shoedom.
Priced according to material
and size from $3.50 to $500.
Second Floor-Lansburgh & Co.
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The Sweater Store

Sweater Store is just receipt of host of wonderfully
clever and especially valued in plain and harmon
izng combination color ideas please the eye Reg
uation and sip-over models are both shown in great
variety of styles and trimmings We welcome visit if
only to look. Priced at $6os to $4,000.
Fret r. Rro
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Shoes for Bows

Boys finer grade Shoes in
styles that are the newest
and usually copies of the
styles that Daddy wears.
Leathers are tan and mahogany
calfskin, patent feathers, gun
metal feathers, etc. Priced
according to size and mate
rial from $2.45 to $500.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-28
Argument Over Girl Results
In Man Having Broken Head
Bu speolar correspondent.

By Special Correspondent.
WOODBRIDGE, Sept. 2S:-James
Manton, twenty-five years old, OF this
place, is being held under $4,000 ball
for the grand jury to await the out
come of the injuries OF Joseph Sed-
LAX, eighteen years old, also OF Wood
bridge, whom 1t is claimed he struck
last night following an argument at
the corner of Main and Fulton streets
last night at Q o'clock.
Sedlak fell TO the brick pavement
and struck his head against the
stones, causing a fractured skull. DR..
Ira T. Spencer, of Woodbridge, was
called and Immediately rushed Sed-
LAX to the Railway hospital in a dying
condition. There are slight hopes for
the young mans recovery.
1t seems that there had been a long
feeling of rivalry between these two
men because of their love for young
lady. Manton was standing at the
corner of Main street last night when
Sedlak walked by. An argument arose
and IL is claimed by Joseph Zaher,
fifteen years old, OF Woodbridge. who
was the only witness. that Manton
struck sedlak but Manton claimed he
only gave him a push. Officer ROM
and. who was nearby. placed Manton
under arrest and he was arraigned
before Recorder Ashley last night
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-28

BIZ Associated Press.
LONDON, Sept. 2S:AThe publica-
ton by the Berlin semi-ofacial news
papers of the Bulgarian armistice re-
quest was the cause OF the greatest
panic in the German capitol, accord
ing to advices received at Copenhagen
and forwarded by the Exchange Tele-
graph correspondent there.
Admiral Won Hintze, the German
foreign secretary, according to the
adyices, in a speech before the main
committee of the Reichstag, said that
the difficulties of the Bulgarians be-
tween the Vardar and the Cerna evil
IDENTIFY had not been favorably ex-
planned by Premier Malinoff and the
BULGARIAN government, because of
Thursdays Bulgarian proposal to the
entente commanders to open peace
negotiations. Admiral Won Hintze
said that from the reports which
were incomplete. 1t was not yet clear
whether the Bulgarian government
had acted with the army desires or
upon it's own initiative. There were
indications that Premier Malinott
move would be disavowed by later
development. He added that there
was great excitement in Bulgaria and
In influential circles the people were
against an. armistice or any appeal
for peace. He said that the peace
delegation. which It was reported
had left for Salonika on Wednesday,
was still in Sofia on Thursday and he
was confident of some counter action
coming.
The German high commander, Ad-
miral Won Hintze said. Immediately
threw all the reserves at-its disposal
into Bulgaria when the bad news OF
Macedonia became known. The Aus
TRANS also sent forces and these re-
serves, he said, were sufficient to re-
store the military positions.
"The situation must, however be
characterized as critical" Admiral von
Hintxe is reported to have said, but
! IL will be cleared in a few days and
there Is no reason TO give up the
game in Bulgaria"
The Bulgarian plea for an armistice
was In response to anti-war agitation
among the bulk of the people, the
correspondent says In his dispetch
from Copenhagen, The correspondent
also says that King Ferdinand, him
self, played an active role In the
peace move until Germany countered
his move.
According to his report. the king.
realizing that the people were deter
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-28
Alleged Stacker Caught

Acting Roundsman Andrew Jensen
assisted by Patrolmen Koyen, Larsen
and Martin went TO the home OF
George Polalx, S4s Chapman avenue,
at 1880 this morning and arrested
him, charging him with being one %
the party that had beaten and stabbed
Paul Babunchunk, of SAT Fayette
street, last Saturday night in q saloon
in Chapman avenue.
Polak was arraigned before Recor-
der Pickersgill this morning and he
was held In $1,000 70 await the action
OF the grand jury. The bail was fur
nished by a friend. Babunchunk IL
still at the City Hospital but Is getting
along nicely.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-28
british Resume Attack on oambrai
3 Deaths IN I Weeks

An epidemic of Spanish Influenza
seems 20 have spread over a section
of Fords and Keasbey. with fatal re-
suits In the family OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugo Leusenring, Of Lafayette
Heights. Fords
They have lost two children In the
past several weeks and with a BROTH
er of Mr.. Leusenring. named William,
eighteen years old, who died last
week. makes three In the family IN
seven weeks. Charles Jensen Leusen-
ring. eleven weeks old. died yesterday
of the disease and Christina, another
child. one year old, died seven weeks
ago. The father and two other chill
dren are III with the disease at home.
Funeral services for the latest vic-
tim In the family will be held tomor-
row afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from
the house. Rev, V. b. Skov. of Our
savior's Danish Lutheran church. will
ofiiciate. Interment win be IN Alpine
cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-28
D. of |. Takes S1OO In Bonds

Liberty Council. No. II. Sons and
Daughters Of Liberty at its meeting
last night took up the Liberty Loan
matter. A committee composed OF
Mrs. Mary Gray. Mrs. Laura Antoni-
dies and Miss Kate Lucker was
named to canvas the members OF the
council nor subscriptions. The start
will be made on Monday by the
committee 20 see every member OF
the council as TO what they are will
ing TO subscribe TO the loan. Besides
this the council decided TO take a
900 bond OF the fourth series. Plans
were also made for a Halloween So
cial to be held on Friday night fol-
lowing the date OF Halloween.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-28
HALT ALL DRAFT 7
CALLSFOR TIME
Spanish Influenza Holds Up
Entrainment Of Details for
Training Camps

Mayor John T.. TenBroeck has re-
ceived a telegram from Provost Mar
shai General Crowder not TO send any
draft men TO camp from now until
further notice. This is as measure
OF precaution in preventing the spread
Of Spanish influenza.
The next draft men were to have
left for Camp Dix between October
Z and II. The call was thirty-six
men. The order holding up the men
will not be lifted until notice is re-
ceived from the provost general that
the influenza is well under control,
The War Department has reported
ITO deaths in camps up to yesterday.
There were 6,13e new cases of influ-
enza and 728 new cases OF pneumo-
MIA.
In cancelling the call for the en-
trainment OF the draft registrants
early next month General Crowder
acted under istructions from General
Marsh, chief of stan.
The local draft board is now per-
manently located in the district court
room and council chamber at City
Hall. The district court sessions COM
mencing next week will be held In
the recorders rooms at police head
quarters where a number OF changes
have been made so as TO accommo-
date the business OF that court.
or the total number OF men regis
tered between the ages of eighteen
and forty-five. numbering $3.50, II Is
estimated by City Clerk Arthur A.
Graham that questionnaires have
been sent to about $500 men between
the ages of eighteen and thirty-six.
The questionnRires are being received
back at City Hall very rapidly where
they are handled by Privates Charles
X. Seaman. Jr.. and Philip p. Costello
assisted ably by Mayor TenBroeck
and City Clerk Graham.
As far as the mayor and city clerk
know every man between the ages of
eighteen and thirty-six has received
a questionable but II any one be-
tween those ages finds that he has not
received one he had better cali at the
headquarters OF the draft board at
once and find out why or he will fms
himself in trouble for the law puts IL
Up squarely 20 the man himself to see
that he gets his QUESTIONABLE.
Hundreds OF men appeared at City
Hall last night where they were as
sisted by the clerks. draft board
members and the lawyers OF the city
In filling out their missionaries. The
time limit Is growing short when they
must all be In and any man who does
mot know how 10 fll IN his question
naire should appear at city hall in the
evening where he viii be assisted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-28
Discuss Labor Situation

A general discussion Of the labor
question as IL confronts the industries
in this city took place yesterday OF
the meeting of the labor group OF the
Industrial bureau of the Board OF
Trade. Plans were made by the group
for efforts to be made In the near
future to bring q large amount OF
labor here. This is necessary, as the
plants are in great need Of men.
The group also took up the matter
OF out-of-town concerns advertising
for men In this city. One of Che ad-
yertisements in question was that OF
a concern In Cape May. Efforts will
be made by the group to stop this ad-
vertislng because Of the urgent need
of labor in plants here.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-28

By Associated Press
PARIS. Sept. as:-Allied troops be-
gan an attack on the front north OF
Ypres today, and the advance at some
points has been more than two and
one-half miles.
The attack is being made by the
Belgium army and is on the larger
part of their front south<of the North
Sea-
One thousand prisoners already
have been counted. Heavy fighting is
taking place between Dixmude and
Ypres, and the battle Is severe In the
Houtholst forest, north of Ypres.
Germans FAN TO Halt Americans.
BIZ Associated Press.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Sept.
2s: GO A. M)-With their backs to
the outer edge OF the Brunhilda line.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-28
Battle Opens North OF Ypres
With Allies Advanced Two
And Half Miles
LINE Is ABLAzE
British are Hammering at
the Gates Of Cambria
Cannot Stop Americans

the Germans today were fighting des-
perately in an endeavor to bring the
American advance to definite halt.
The Germans were increasing the vol
ume Of their fire and indicating anew
their determination to resist to the ut
most.
The line fought for runs through
the northern Argonne woods, and
eastward along q line paralleling the
Epinonville- -Montfaucon road to .
point near IVORY. and thence north--
easterly. The Germans are massed
in the Ciergef woods and In the EN-
ont woods.
The Americans are using their
artillery freely TO break up the enemy
positions. The Germans are depend
ing on machine gun fire on every adj
vanced point In an effort TO eheck the
Americans.
(1O:sO A. M.)-Thick clouds and
ground mist again hampered the air.
men detailed for observation today in
the area of the operation now IN
progress. The conditions. however.
did not prevent entirely the opera
tions by the pursuit planes of the
American air forces.
French Continue Success
By Associated Press.
EAItL2f Sept oAAt tAAN ft~-~r-ff ft-'fF+ -
continuation of the offensive east Of
the Argonne the French have cap-
tured the villagewot sonama-Py an
advance OF about 4 sssaiieP SAYS the
war Office statement today
The heights north OF Fontainp en-
Dormoise also have been taken The
French have taken additional prison-
ers. The fighting continues.
Pressing on between the Ailette and
the Aisne last night, the French PEN
etrated the ravine between Jauy and
Airy and captured two villages.
Further north the French gained
ground northeast of Sancy and cap
tured 150 prisoners. A German coun-
ter attack north of Allemant was re-
pulsed.
British Resume Attack ON Cambraf
BIZ ssooidfed Press.
PARIS. Sept. 2s (11;45 A. MI
British forces resumed the battle be-
fore Cambria at daybreak today, ac-
cording TO news received here. They
are reported TO have captured the
villages of Fontaine-Notre Dame,
Cantaing. Neyelles and Sally.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-28
Bulgarian omcial Proposal.

II
By Associated Press.
LONDON, Sept. 2S:--An official
Bulgarian statement dated September
"a announces that Bulgaria has ini-
tiated a proposition for obtaining an
armistice and peace.
The text of the official announce
ment reads:
I'm view of the conjuncture of cir
cumstances which have recently aris-
en-, and after the position had been
Jointly discussed with all competent
authorities, the Bulgarian govern
ment, desiring to put an end to the
bloodshed, authorized the command
'er-in-chief of the army to propose
to the generalissimo to the armies OF
the entente of Salonil5i cessation of
hostilities and the entering into nego-
tiations for obtaining an armistice and
peace.
"The members of the Bulgarian
delegation left yesterday evening In
order to get into touch with the plen-
ipotentiaries of the entente belliger-
ents.
This statement was transmitted
through the German semi-offioial
Wolff bureau which added to the text
the following note:
'.The report Of the departure OF the
delegation Is Incorrect"
The Wolff bureaus note apparently
was appended prior to the develop
ments reported yesterday of the Bull
garian move. which showed that the
enlissarfes from the Bulgarian gov
ernment had got into touch with the
commander OF the entente enemies In
the Macedonia war theatre.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-09-28
WAR CONDITIONS ONLY TscanAeu
THE VALUE OF THE WILK co.
SERVICE AND QUALITY

The Wilk Co.'S store was founded
close 10 a quarter OF century ago.
upon the ideal OF Service and Qualf1y
II is the biggest speciality store IN the
city under the continuous anagemenk
OF the family of the founder
Through all these years II has served
largely. a clientele that has known the
value OF Quality. but IL has taken q
world-war TO awaken the multfde to
the wisdom OF buying quality mer-
chaudise from a store OF reliability
Therein lies the secret OF Economy.
Price alone does not mean savin0--you
must consider WEAR, FIT. SERVICE
and COMFORT.
The Wilk co. merchandise meets all
these requirements and more IL Is au-
thentic IN styie-it guarantees DOL
LAR FOR DOLLAR VALUE"
That is why war conditions are only
making The Wilk Co. more affractiv3
than ever TO more. many more people
assn THE wILK co.