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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
Loco MISSING
FOURSH|PS

NEW YORK, Oct. f1-The fate of
almost 1000 passengers and crews of
four ships sunk recently by U-boats
may be cleared up officially today.
There are reported missing from the
United States transport Ticonderoga
sunk 100 miles from our coast, 243;
from the Japanese Hirano Maru. tor
pedoed 500 miles south of Ireland,
and from the Dublin mail boat Lein-
ster. sunk in st. Georges channel,
400. The fourth victim was the Amer.
lean steamer Deepwater. place sunk
and number missing not being made
Known
Seventeen men, the sole survivors
so far they knew, of the crew of $50
of the United States transport Ticon-
deroga. which left this coast for Eu-
rope late in September, arrived at an
Atlantic port yesterday, nearly all
suffering from unhealed wounds. in
fiicted when a U-boat. Oct. 6, shelled
the Ticonderoga numerically. after
having given her mortal injury with
torpedo.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
new GILLESPIE PLANT Will SEE MANY CHANGES
FOES STRONG BASE At LECA7EAN FALLS TO BRITISH
Congressman ScuIIy Finds
Too Few Guards at
TINT. Magazines

With the object of assuring himself
that every precaution would be takn
to safeguard life and property in the
neighborhood of the T. a. Gillespie
plant. now beieng reconstructed as
rapidly as possible, Representative
Thomas ]. Scully yesterday went with
Mr.. Gillespie all through the wreck
ed plant and questioned Mr.. Gillespie
closely as to what additional precau-
tions are being taken to render explo-
sions less likely and less dangerous IL
they do occur
In response to questions by the con-
gressman, Mr.. Gillespie said rhat. in
the first place. the number of units
would be reduced from thirteen to
eight This. he said. will permit OF
greater distances between the different
loading units. and by the use OF a
larger number of concrete bulkheads
the danger of an explos'on affecting
adjoining buildings will be greatly re-
duced.
Mr. Gillespie also said that In the
construction of the buildings moro
steel would be used and everything
possible done to mako working condj-
uons as safe as possible. The reduc-
ton in the number of units Mr. Gil
lespie said. would not necessarily re-
duce the output of the plant, since
each unit would be larger.
Mr.. Scully asked whether Il would
not be possible to so speed up ship
ments OF shells IN It thers would ] OF
be such large supply on hand. Mr.
Gillespie said he believed that this
would be possible in the future. For
some time all available bottoms have
been used in getting men to the other
side. He believed that In the future
more ships would be available for
shells and other supplies, and In this
way the size of the stocks of shells
would be kept down.
In reply to Mr.. Scully. Mr. Gillespie
admitted that In a plant that covers
2S0 acres II is almost impossible to
absolutely guarantee that strangers
viii not be able to get across the line
II they are really determined to get
across.
Scuily Gets Soldiers.
In order to do everything possible
10 overcome the danger eSam stransars
getting access 10 the plarfess, :.
ularlS-5 the magazines In which ffg
big stocks of loaded shells are kept,
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
Sending Men to Y. N. C. A.
Language Schools to Train

; NEW YORK, Oct. 11-Local draft
boards are now sending men in relays
to the International Institutes OF the
Y. w. G. A, located in different cities,
to have the foreign language workers
in this organization assist the men
in filling out their questionnaires.
When the institutes first offered
their services to the draft boards. the
women workers would go to the courts
or places of registry, and sit about
until called upon. To save this useless
trouble and facilitate matters, the
boards have decided to send directly
to the Institutes, all men of foreign
who do not readily understand what
is wanted of them.
The Institute itself has put out
small notices in the foreign Lam
guage papers, in which they stated
that their workers would answer ques-
tions for anyone who wished draft in
formation; local boards state that the
assistance rendered by these Interna-
tional Institutes in invaluable.
At present, in addition to this work
with the draft boards, the workers of
the Institute are concentrating their
efforts to explain the United War
Work Drive to take place the week
of November 18th, and in which the
z. w. c. A. is cooperating with the
six other organizations the Y. NJ. c.
A.. the National Catholic War Council
and Knights of Columbus, the Jewish
Welfare Board, the American Library
Association, the War Camp Commun-
ity Service and the Salvation Army.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11

Congressman Scully yesterday got In
touch by telephone with Colonel Nc
Intyre. assistant chief of staff, and
succeeded In convincing him of the
Importance of getting soldiers here to
do guard duty. AS a result, about
five hundred soldiers are being de-
tailed to guard duty at the Gillespie
plant, and in this way the anxiety of
residents in the neigh' orhood will be
considerably lessenei. Some OF them
have already arrived.
FIce of Maga2luc Explosion Ovcres-
timated.
In going over the situation Mr.. Gill
lespio said that in his opinion even IL
one or more of the magazines had
been exploded. the shock would not
have been felt to the extent to which
alarmist rumors had led the people
TO expect 1t would have been Sc
rious. but not so serious as many rer-
sons believed.
Gets Doctors From Washington.
Mr.. Scully also got In touch with
the office OF the Surgeon General in
Washington and succeeded in convince
mg him of the necessity of aiding the
local doctors. Half dozen have been
sent here by the surgeon General
Investigation to Go ON.
Mr.. Scully is still convinced of the
necessity of thorough investigation
VI lut tduScS OIL the GAplOSlO1 una
Will insist on his resolution providing
for one going through the house..
II have heard enough" he said ''to
convince me of the Importance of con-
Quoting the investigation at once. IL
there was carelessness, as stories
would indicate. then I want to say en-
phatically that there must be COM
plete change In the Management of
the plant. Only by such q change
would the people feel reassured.
Incidentally. there is one precau-
tion against accident that should be
taken at once. I observed today that
1t would be perfectly easy for i.ny one
who could get 'camouflage' sufficient
to enable him to pass a casual scru-
tiny to go up the Cheesequake creek
and to get at the big magazines In the
hill. No one should be permitted
to go up the creek except after tho
strictest scrntiny and after the pro-
,x.-rtaa OF proper credentials. :c,ast =.
Z precAdfion that sne61d be iaks
now"
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
CITY MIGHT Be
DARK TONIGHT

A serious state of affairs now ex-
lists at the local municipal lighting
plant for last night all of, the engi-
neers and oilers were taken Ill and
compelled to go home.
Word was sent to City Electrician
Jay B. FRANKIE that il would be neces-
sary to shut down the plant If An
engineer could not be secured.
Mr.. FRANKIE, who is also superinten-
dent of the power plant tried to get
an engineer and oiler but VS. unable
to do SO and was compelled to do the
job himself.
He Is very busy today, although he
had very little sleep since last Friday
and If engineers and oilers are not
secured today it may mean that il will
be necessary to close down the local
power and lighting plant.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
Militia Aid Police

Owing to the large number of police
officers who are Ill with the prevail
Ing disease. Chief p. j. Burke last
night called on the militia reserve
for assistance and six men were detail
ed for service.
In conversation with a NEWS re-
porter Alderman -at-Large Grouse
stated that 1t was possible more men
would be appointed to the force at
the next meeting OF the board, thus
relieving the situation.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11

Major Charles G. Moore, ordnance
corps and his staff are in this city to-
day for the purpose of determining
the exact financial loss to persons and
property here and in South .Amboy.
from the Morgan explosion of a week
ago today and tomorrow.
This afternoon at o'clock the
major and his staff. who have come on
from Washington, met with all the In
surance brokers of the city at the Of
five of Alpern & Co. In the Raritan
building for the purpose of going over
with them the figures on the damage
here and at South Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
Notice To
South Amboy Readers


Subscribers to the Evening
News who have not had their
papers delivered since the explo-
sions at Morgan, are requested
to notify the Evening, News
Agent at South Amboy-Mr. L.
Van Cleaf and delivery will be
started Immediately.
Mr.. Van Cleaf will be found at
the baggage room of the N. Y.
and Long Branch R. r., South
Amboy, every afternoon after 2
o'clock. Letters may be address
ed to him, care of the N. Y. and
Long Branch Station, South Am
boy.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
SCHOOLS TO STAYFIGURE DAMAGE
SHUT NEXT WEEK FROM EXPLOSION

There will be no school next week.
This announcement was made this
morning and it will give to many
teachers an opportunity to go to their
homes.
This action is deemed best in view
of the epidemic of influenza.
President ]. K. Sheehy of the Board
OF Education. said this morning that
all glass will be replaced in the school
buildings by the Pittsburgh Glass
Company through the American Red
Cross. The expenditure for this emer-
genoy will be advanced by the Red
Cross and later returned by the city.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11

ian Inhabitants and thousands are be-
ing freed by the British and Ameri-
cans. The enemy's ruthless wanda
lism continues scores of towns being
in flames
PARIS, Oct. 11-Marshal Foch's
combined Allied Armies are attacking
today everywhere along o 200-mile
battle line, from north of Lens to east
of Verdun, making rapid progress
The French First Army just south
of the British In the Cambria st
Quentin sector, have reached the Oise
river at Mezieres. six miles southeast
of st. Quentin. The French line at
last reports ran from Mezieres, west
of Regny, east of Marcy to the out
skirts of Fontaine-N -Notre Dame (six
miles northeast of st. Quentin), and
north of Beautrix (two and half
miles north of Fontaine.
On the Chemindes-D Danes, Gen.
Mngin's famous troops havs captured
the plateau of Croix-sans-tete and
have crossed the Aisne Canal near VIII
lers-en-Prayeres.
Gen. Gouraud's Franco American
divisions continue to press forward in
Champagne.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
SECURE $50 SOLDIERS
TO GUARD AT MORGAN

The defense committee of the
Perth Amboy council of defense has
secured the services of seven hundred
and fifty soldiers from Fort Hancock
who will act as military guard about
the Gillespie plant thus protecting 1t
firom any attempt at further destruc-
ton. They are expected to arrive
today.
Heretofore the plant has been
guarded only by private guards in the
employ OF the company. 1t has been
felt that this was not sufficient and
through the efforts of the defense com
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
Bars Support Groceries.

(Associated Press Correspondence)
than one hundred procery stores in
New Orleans will go out of business
after the manufacture of beer is dis
continued on December 1, according
to A. A. Larose. secretary of the New
Orleans Retail Grocers' Association.
or the more than 1000 groceries in
the city about half are operated in
connection with saloons. Mr.. Larose
states. and of this number about ten
per cent almost entirely are support
ed by revenue from the bar.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
Close Up PTOfIteeTs

PARIS. Dot. 1.-Two of the lead
ing restaurants at Bordeaux have
been closed to American soldiers by
their military authorities because of
exhorbitant prices. One caf9 Is said
to have charged two American officers
$3.50 for four eggs and two small
glasses of beer. while another exacted
$3.50 for a coffee. Sentries were
placed at the doors to warn all men
in American uniform that they were
not allowed 20 enter either establish
ment
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
LACK 100000
FOR loan HERE

The Liberty Loan fund for this city
still lacks 100000 of the quota al
loted.
There was reported on the books
last night, total of subscriptions
amounting to $1,S07.900.
Yesterdays total OF subscriptions
amounted to $4,000. the largest por-
ton Of which came from the twelfth
district, of which William H. Girls
void is chairman, with $4,000. There
was one subscription of 800 turned
In last night.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11

4 WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES
NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Oct. II
Gen. Pershing's First American
army is advancing today in a strong
new offensive along the banks of the
Meuse, following in the path of dozens
airplanes conducted the greatest aerial
afire Wednesday, when $50 American
raid In the history of the world. The
German rear guards are offering
hard resistance, but seem to have
removed all their artillery, depending
on machine guns alone in their efforts
TO retard the Americans.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
Want Quick Freight Loading
and Unloading at Factories

Manufacturers and shippers are
again being urged to load and unload
their freight promptly thus reducing
delay in moving tonnage TO a mini
mum.
and supplies have preferred attention
and shippers or receivers of freight
can materially assist the railroad ad-
ministrator as well as save themselves
demurrage by speeding up this work.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11

Men wanted to make boxes at
our plant in Avenel, N. J. Good
pay and steady work. Govern
ment orders. If you are now
working on government work,
stay where you are.
L. R. DONAHUE.
21983-10-11-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
FugeI Hurt In Action

A telegram just received from the
war department by the family of Ed
ward o. Fugel informs them that he
was severely injured while in action
on September 23. Mr.. Fugel is a
former employe on the EVENING
NEWS.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY ON
THE CAMBRAI-ST QUENTIN
FRONT, Oct. 1.-The 30th (Wildcat)
Division, composed of former Nation
al Guardsmen from North end South
Carolina and Tennessee, hrs captured
Busigny and is advancing rapidly
souht of Le Cateau taking many pris-
oners and sweeping e.i opposition be-
fore 1t. The Germ 4ns have been una
BILE to carry into bondage all the civil
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
oARp OF THANKS

relatives. neighbors and friends. also
Postmaster Superintendent, assistant
postmaster. all letter carriers and
Eoral pieces. especially DR. Haye, Rev.
Kustan, Rev. Kovaliczky. Basil Iszak.
Undertaken Zylka. st. Gabriel Society
services rendered. Signed,
GAMBELLA FAMILY.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11

mittee the regulars have been pro-
cured.
This action will allay the fears of
the citizens that there is likely to be
repetitionof last Saturdays catastro-
phe. The presence of United States
troops will give everybody a more
comfortable feeling.
The defense committee of the coun-
ell through whose efforts the soldiers
were secured is composed of Mayor
TenBroeck, Adrian Lyon, William II.
Griswold. Fred J. Cox and Ferd Gar
setson.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
By Special corressondens.

By Special Corressondenf.
TRENTON, Oct. live need the
services of overy physician who is
not engaged and every nurse or person
who has had any experience in nurs-
Ing, declared d. G. Bowen, chief of
the Rureau of Health Administration
in the state department of health here
today, discussing the epidemic of infiu-
enza.
He says that reports today showed
that the ravage OF the disease is on
the increase and appeals were being
received from many parts Of the state
for doctors and nurses.
The state department. has again
called on Washington for assistance
In fighting the epidemic and is waiting
word from that quarter.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11

THE NEW EDISON WILL QUIET
YOUR NERVES
Now that the explosions are over,
you should order a NEW EDISON
from 'MONTALvO" 90 Smith st. Mu-
sic will relieve that strain you have
been under.
21e20-10-s-5ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11

Wolf Greenspan, a newsdealer Of
17S Smith street, who died at the city
hospital yesterday morning was bu-
ried this morning. He was a victip-
of influenza.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11

Lost large bunch of keys Reward
II returned to The Wilk Co.. 1877 Smith
st. 21977-f0-11-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11

LATEST RECORD HITS, as CENTS
'MONTALvO," the talking machine
specialist has just received humber
of the very latest nine Inch double
face records for only IS cents 90
S"''o 81 nsao-1o-s-5t.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
FORD DELIVERY
FOR SALE
SExTONS GARAGE
Is SMITH ST. PHONE 1s1

In respect to Hugh Bachman.
an honored and trusted en-
ployee Of Johnson's Garage.
The Garage viii be closed till
IL O'Clock tomorrow noon.
Our sympathy is extended to
his family.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
CARD OLE THANKS

CARD OF THANks
The undersigned desire to thank
relatives and friends for kindness In
recent bereavement and for floral tri-
butes. Also Father Cantwell, Drs.
Smith and Naulty. Undertaken Thos. +.
Burke for services rendered
Signed,
MRS. PATRICK NOoNAN.
21964-1O-1O-1ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
Women Accused of Stealing
vaIuabIes from ~" Workers

Two handsome, well dressed young
women were arrested last night by
Patrolman Albert Mcdonald on a
charge of robbing a number of ladies
at the Y. M. c. A. where they were
at work to help in the relief work.
The officer arrested the women.
Miss Pauline Philo accused them of
taking a coat. Mrs. Adrian Lyon said
they stole SIS from her and Mrs. Ar
thur Stern said one of them had
taken a new beaver hat wl~th SIS.
The coat and hat were returned TO the
owners. but the money could not be
found. The case was not pressed and
the women were discharged.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
BOYS WANTED
IN SOUTH AMBOY
TO DELIVER PAPERS

Apply 2 o'clock to L. Van
Cleaf at the New York and Long
Branch R. R. Station, South
Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
CASES HERE ARE
STILL COUNTED
At ABOUT 5000

That there are still about the same
number of cases of influenza here as
there have been for the past few days
was the belief of those whose every
effort is being exerted to combating
the disease.
There are still about 5000 cases,
but there are among that number
many new ones. whereas a large num-
ber who had been reported as suffer-
Ing, have recovered.
There have been q large number
of deaths from influenza and pneu-
monia. supervising upon 1t in the past
several days and today the death toll
was considerably increased.
There is q great need of touring
cars for the use of the local Red
Cross in their work of caring for those
who suffered in the recent explosion
and influenza patients.
All citizens owning cars and will
ing to loan them in this worthy cause
are urged to communicate with Mrs.
George W. Fithian, High street, who
will assign them. Cars may be loaned
without drivers, as the Red Cross has
q surplus of the latter.
The Death List.
There were five deaths at the tempo
rary hospital at the Elks' club house
in Madison avenue and three deaths
reported at the Perth Amboy City hos
pital.
Those who died at the city hospital
were Ella Lyczak twenty-six years old
of COS Parker street; Michael Leikie
and Mrs. Kucham.
Those. at the hospital at the Elks
club were Arthur Zehrer, twenty-five
years old. of Maurer; Verona Yasosky.
twenty seven years old. of 25S Laurie
street; Helen Podensky. twenty eight
years old, of 308 Goodwin street; Jo-
seph Leitner, of 342 Thomas street.
and Stephen Saloslsi. thirty-two years
old, of Meade street.
Joseph ,Ur. thirty-two years old. of
Keene street, died at the Elks club
house on Wednesday night. making SIX
deaths In all at that place. Georgc
Hellieger. four years old. Of Fords,
died last night at the isolation hospi-
tai. Victor Boyan, seven years old,
OF 302 Alpine street. died last night.
Dorothy Lewis, one year old, Of II
Broad street, died last night
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11
NOTICE

Saturday Oct. 18th. 1918, being
legal holiday this bank will be closed.
Liberty Loan Dept will be open to
erty Loan.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
atss7-1o-1o-2ts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-10-11

WEATHER-Fair to-
day and probably
Saturdays gentle west
winds.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-16
Banditrv On Lonely Highway Nets ST.
nnA~N AARRA Rnnpn AAAnN AAANA
STATE INSPECTOR Is ARRESTED AT GRAVESIDE|
BIG WEEK
FOR COUNTY
INDUSTRIES

This has been an important
week for local industries.
The $19.O0O,000 pipe line
from Oklahoma and refineries Of
the Sinclair Refining company
at East Chicago-Indiana Harbor
were put in operation.
Fires were lighted. and carly
production is promised from the
last of the four new blast-fur-
naces at Gary plant, Illinois
Steel company, which now has
y blast-furnaces. The plant in
Is months has also had its coke
ovens increased from 500 to 700
as we'll as many rolling mills
added to take care Of war ma
terials.
The Gary plant of the steel
trust IS said to have built its
$20,0O0,000 addition from the
war profits of six months.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-03-16
H. |. WHEATON
AGAIN CANDIDATE
County Clerk Gets in Race
for denomination to I'm
portant Office.
Especial. to The rtmes.)

CROWN POINT. IND. March IS
Herbert l.. Wheaton. clerk of the Lake
Circuit and Superior courts and one Of
the leading republican chieftains of the
county. today made formal announce
ment of his re-entry into the polical
arena by authorizing THE TIMES to &C
knowledge that he will be a candidate
for denomination to the office of clerk
at the republican primaries to be hello
on May T.
Mr. Wheaton is Crown Point boy
whose career as deputy under L. l..
Shortridge and as clerk defacto has
made him we'll and favorably known
from one end OF the county to the other
and he has probably come in contact
with as many people while an Official as
any one in the state. He has creditably
fulfilled his office and as it is conduct
ed the clerks office is said to be a model
in efficiency. AS leader in party coun-
ellis Mr.. Wheatons reputation IS state
wide.