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Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
RAISE
IN PHONE RATES
Public Utility Commissioners
Take up Action With Post
master General BurIeSon


TRENTON, Dec. S1.-Announce-
ment was made by the board of public
utility commissioners today that 1t has
filed a protest with Postmaster Gener-
al Burleson against the increased tele-
phone rates. which II is planned shall
become effective In all territories serv-
ed by the New York Telephone Com
pany. which includes many customers
In northern New Jersey. OF January
II next. The protest was filed in view
OF the fact h a asst July first, new
schedules of toll rates for this com
pany became effective, and that these
schedules were filed as a result of an
order of the utility board following an
investigation which showed the in
come of the company in its New Jersey
territory to be $500, 900 a year In ex-
cess of what was deemed to be just
and reasonable. The rates inaugural
ed July ! were to accomplish the pur-
pose of reducing the net revenue TO an
amount of not less than $500, 900 an
nually.
Burleson has been advised by the
utility commission that the increases
proposed TO become effective on Janu-
airy I'll next will not only wipe but the
reduction which resulted from filing
the rates effective last July. but will
establish higher toll charges than
those previously in effect, and which
the board found to be excessive and
unreasonable.
The utility commission advised that
II, however, hesitated 10 assert It's au-
thority because the postmaster general
and not the telephone company or
dered the increases. It Is suggested,
however. in view of local conditions,
that the proposed rates might not be
equitable In some instances, and that
these conditions exist In New Jersey
and may not have been brought to the
attention OF the postmaster general.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
Frederick ". Dey

b. fpecfGf COrresDDg Ieht
JAMESBURG, Dec. S1:-Frederick
Voorhees, Dey, son of John Mount
Dey. of this place. died at his home
at Robbinsville after a short Illness.
Ten days 6 he was stricken with in
fiuenza and pneumonia developed.
Funeral services will be held at
the home of the deceased this after
noon and interment will be in the
family plot In Fernwood cemetery.
The Rev. Samuel j. McClenaghan, Of
Princeton, will conduct the services
at the house and a short service at
the cemetery.
The deceased was born twenty
nine years ago at Prospect Plains and
has resided in this section all his life
with the exception of a few years at
Bayonne. Two years ago he pur-
chased a farm at R~obbinsville.
Mr.. Dey married Miss Constance
Bennett. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Guy Bennett. and two daughters.
Misses Thelma and Louise, survive as
does his wife. Other surviving men,
bers of the family are John M. Dey.
his father, and two brothers, John M.
Dey and Clarence Dey, Of Rhode
Hall; six sisters. Mrs. George Duncan,
Mrs. John Fortche, Mrs. Nelson VAN
denburg, Rhode Hall; Mrs. Burtis
Stout, Cranbury: Mrs. Russell Brit
tain, Mrs. Thomas Mount, Plains
boro.
Mrs. Frederick Dey lies Ill with
pneumonia. Two months ago Harold
Dey. a brother. died with the same
illness.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
STATEN ISLAND
.S5OO,OOO FOR ADDITION
TO CURTIS HIGH SCHOOL
Bg spsciaI corrsspondsnt.

By Special Correspondent.
TOTTENVILLE, Dec. S1-Anning
s. Prall, member of the board of ed
ucation from the borough of Rich
mond. at a meeting OF the Board of
Education last week succeeded in
having q resolution passed for an
appropriation of $500, 900 for the COM
pletion of Curtis high school, includ-
ing an addition that will look after
the needs of this great institution. He
also obtained approval for q new
100000 school for Dongan Hills. He
also obtained approval for the pro-
gram for 1919 for the Four Corners
school. which will be built on the
Richmond turnpike.
An addition to the Westerieigh
school was included in the program.
All the matters came before the Board
of Estimate last Monday and met with
tho approval of hat body.
Mr.. Prall also obtained an appro-
priation of $4,000 for a vocation
school on Staten Island.
A committee, composed Of Borough
President Van Name, Assemblymen
Seesselberg and Curley, Henry J. Mnr-
ray, representing Port Richmond;
Daniel ID. Feldman. principal of Cur
tbs high school, and Aiming s. Prall.
presented arguments which would
carry out the program as outlined by
Commissioner PraIl.
The mayor assured the committee
that the ~t500,00 for Curtis high
school would be granted and they
could also feel sure that the rest of
the program as stated would be dr-
ried out.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
TOTIENvILLE

Rufus Paugh leaves today for o
visit with his family at Boston.
Mrs. Frank Adams has returned to
Manhattan after a visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. r. Hoehn.
Albert Tabor, Of the army, who re-
Gently came up from Texas to Camp
Dix, Is home on a furlough with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Tabor.
Miss Sarah VanDuesen has return
ed to New Haven, Conn.
Patrolman George Breidenbach re-
turned today after his annual vaca-
ton.
Linden dig. of the navy. is- home
for the holidays for a visit with his
father.
The West End Athletic Club has
arranged for a dance to be held at
Nielsen's hall. Kreischerville, Satur-
day night. January IL. The music
for the affair will be furnished by
Alexander's orchestra.
A drill Of Company e, 10th Regf-
ment, Corps of Cadets, under Captain
Franklin Pepper was held at the
school last night.
There will be no drill of the Police
Reserves tonight.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
PLEASANT PLAINS

Mr.. and Mrs. James O'Donnell. OF
Manhattan, spent Sunday with
friends at Little Farms.
Mrs. c. A. Shea is home after sew
eral days with relatives at Farming
dale, N. j.
Misses Anna and May Stafford
have returned to Plainfield after WIS.,
iting at Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Simon
sons the past week.
Mrs. John Bridge and sons, Stephen
and George, are with her mother at
Old Bridge for q visit.
Irwin Simons is at home from
Camp Mills for the holidays.
Miss l.. A. House is at Millerton.
N. Y, for the holidays.
Watch night services will be held
at st. Marks church tonight COM
mencing at 1880 o'clock. Rev. F.
w. Sloat, pastor. will have charge.
At q meeting Of u. 8. Grant Coun-
ell, Jr. o. U. A. NJ, last night, ar
rangements were made for the install
iation of officers hat is to take place
next Monday night at Amicitia hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
MORE BOYS ESCAPE
Twenty-three Take French Leave
From Home for Boys in a Week.

"a 80
~ - Correspondent
JAMESBURG, Dec. 31.-The high
water mark has been reached in es-
capes from the home for boys in a
given period, ending on Sunday night.
when twenty-three boys mad their
getaway. Seventeen were reported
on Christmas day and several said
that the poor quality of the Dime
provided was the cause Of the decision
to run away.
Five Of the boys were taken at
Trenton and returned or Saturday and
three returned from Perth Amboy
The poor system in use at the home
makes the absence of boys unknown
to the officers OF the home.
This was revealed when the police
of Perth Amboy some days G re-
turned Stephen Madura, a boy from
that city, who had been caught in a
robbery. The clerk at the home Of
nee was surprised to learn that Madura
had been away from the home. as no
report had been made to him.
Friday last two boys were taken at
Perth Ambov. Sophus Bailey and Os-
car JanRham, who had escaped ant
when inquiry at the home was made
by the Perth Amboy police again. the
home management was surprised that
the boys were not at their work in the
shops. The boys a that no attempt
Is made to restrain them. as those In
charge know changes are soon to be
made and that discipline has beer
thrown to the winds.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
Mrs. Premilla Anderson

TOTTENvILLE, Dec. s1:-Mrs
Premilla Anderson, ffty-two years
old, wife of John Anderson. of SO
Gprague avenue, died last night al
her home. Besides her husband. she
Is survived by t,Io daughters. Misses
Eva and Flossie Anderson. of Totem
Vile, and Earl Anderson, of Brook
iyn. Mrs. Anderson was a member
Of st. Paul's Metsod,st church and
was connected with the Ladies' Aid
Society, Missionary Society and Sum
day school. The funeral will be held
Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from
her late residence. Rev. J. F. Bind
enberger will officiate and the inter-
ment will be in Bethel cemetery.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
Jamesbwg Man Accused Of
Carrying a Tube Of n I

NEW BRUNSWICK, Dec. 81
Charged with carrying a loaded tube
of TINT concealed on his clothing,
Edwin Good, 81 years old, of James
burg, was arrested here yesterday
morning. He claimed that he had
procured the INT at the T. A. Giles
pie Loading Company's plant at Nor
gan.
The officers who arrested Good had
been tipped off hat he was carrying
the explosive and had shown 1t to
friends. He is being held on q charge
of carrying high explosives and with
making threats to do bodily injury.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
CHRISTMAS EXERCISES
Methodist Church at Spotswood
Holds Annual Affair

AAOAAAo <AIAhAuHtA {NtIhIE
BIZ Specf, Correspondent.
SPOTSWOOD, Dec. s1-Christmas
exercises were enjoyed by the men,
bers of the Sunday school of the
Methodist church on Saturday night
and a large audience greeted the
children in their fine entertainment.
The program follows: Song, 10y
to the World" school; prayer, Mi.
Anson; Scripture reading: recitation,
Welcome" Edith James; song,
"Hark the Herald Angels Sing"
school; recitation. "A Word of We'll
come" Clifford Vader; solo, Miss
Downs: recitation, waiting for San
Ia Claus" Eva Arson; recitation,
Bethlehem" Hazel Dinkel; song,
'Oh. Little Town of Bethlehem"
school; solo, GLORY to God in the
Highest" Miss Downs; song while
Shepherds Watched" school; recita-
ton, II Don't Love My Dolly" Flor
ence Leagher; recitation, Messengers
of Peace" Kenneth Metzel; solo, Miss
Downs; distribution of gifts: recita-
ton, Merry Christmas" Eva Arson;
song, ut Came Upon the Midnight
Clear" school; benediction.
The church was appropriately dec
orated for the occasion.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
News Of FoTdS Soldier

Mrs. L. w. Smith of Fords, received
a letter from Mrs. Marshall Stearne,
president of the 311th regiment u
Hilary In New York which stated that
a Captain Stern of Co. II. had re-
turned from France and HE saw your
son John Sundquist, on November 20,
at which time your sol vas in first
class condition and came through
without a scratch. At the time Cap
tain Stern vas wounded, your son and
another boy. of hat company pulled
him out of the shell hole and did
everything to help him along. Aside
from that Captain Stern had no hest
fancy In saying that John Sundquist
did better work than any man In his
platoon"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
Need Animal Food.

II has been found that such animal
food as milk, eggs and meat contains
growth-producing substances in quanti-
ties sufficient for the rapid growth and
development Of the body. While these
substances are found In certain vege-
tables and grain. they are in quantities
30 small that often In the ordinary diet
sufficient quantities are not consumed
20 meet the needs Of the growing body.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
WOMAN BADLY BURNED
Suffers Severe Injury While Trying to
Extinguish Blaze I'm Her Home

bU NfF"ff fE1"re lDHOehf.
TOTTENVILLE, Dec. 81:-Mrs. I.
A. Aldom. of Elliott avenue, was
burned about the face and hands
when she tried to extinguish a blaze
that threatened her place where she
manufactures curtains and draperies
for undertakers' use shortly after IL
o'clock yesterday morning. The fire.
which Is said to hav started from an
overheated stove, did but slight dam
age. Mrs. Aldom in e~xtinguishing the
blaze to prevent II from spreading to
some of the costly articles, burned
her face and hands. She was taken
in the home of Mrs. Green mex door
and later taken to her home where
she was attended by DR.. David Cole
man.
The flremen of 151 engine company
responded on a still alarm and soon
extinguished the blaze. The damage
was slight to the building and stock.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
Party I'm woodbridge.

WOODBRIDGE, Dec. 81. - Mis-
Carol Martin entertained q party oil
young friends at a delightful lunch
con Saturday in honor OF her twelfth
birthday. Those present included La
ota Mark. Ruth Torch. Helen Angus
tine, Doris Martin. Madeline de Russy,
Victoria Brown. Margaret Wand,
Florence Voorhees,. Harriet Brecken-
ridge and Jeanette Melick. After
luncheon games were played, Ruth
Torch and Madeline de Russy winning
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
CRANBURY

Mr.. and Mrs. William NJ. Johnson
are entertaining Mr.. and Mrs. IL. o.
NOVEL; of Cape May Court House.
Edward w. A~pplegate is improving
from his recent operation and will
4hortly return to his home here.
Sickness Is again prevailing gener-
ally in this community. The Sunday
school entertainments that had been
prepared with much care were given
up, the public school and other meet
ing places closed, and everybody urged
do all In theig power to keep well.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
UNION SERVICES TONIGHT
Watch Night Event Tonight at South
Baptist Church.

BIZ Special U~orresp0ndenf.
TOTTENVILLE, Dec. 81. - St
Paul's and Bethel Methodist and the
South Baptist will unite in watch night
services al the latter church tonight
from Q to IL o'clock at the latter
church in Main street. The time will
be divided in three parts on one hour
each. From Q to 10 there will be q
musical program, from 10 to IL a So
cial with refreshments. and from II to
IL devotional exercises with an ad-
dress by Rev. c. 8. Hunt, pastor OF
Bethel church.
Rev. ]. +. Bindenberger, pastor OF
st. Paul's and Rev. j. Harrison John
son pastor of the Baptist church. will
assist in the service.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
noctor Imnd sends Greetings.

Captain John Lund writes to his
friend, Axel Kringelbach that he was
discharged from the service December
16. and that he and Mrs. Lund went
to Hot Springs. where Mrs. Lund is
going to receive the benefit of the
spring.
DR.. Lund sends his best regards and
good wishes for q happy New Year
to fear old Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
Christmas Program Given

BU SDPNF0T V0~~r6SDONd6Hf.
TOTTENvILLE. Dec. 81:-The
parochial school hall of the Church
of Our Lady Help of Christians was
filled last night at the annual Christ
mas entertainment that was held.
The program that was presented by
the children was enjoyed by all. Fol-
lowing the entertainment there was
dancing until a late hour.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31

When the spring call for farmer
cites goes out, the Russian club OF tho
Y. w. G. A. international Institute,
New York, will send out a big unit uni
formed In overalls and armed with
rake and hoe. The leader. Miss Annie.
Casperowitch, claims the credit for
having organized the rake-and-hoe
army.
Annie C-asperowitch used TO do
piecework in one OF the big shops
downtown. She wasn't very strong
when the United States entered the
war-but she vas loyal.
II want to do the biggest thing l
cam she told the Y. w. G. A. secre-
tary at the Russian club.
Tho secretary suggested farm work.
And Annie went.
When the Russian girls met not long
ago. their chairman announced a new
speaker.
Girls" she said, st gives me pleas
ure to introduce Miss Annie Caspero-
witch. who will talk to you on land
army work"
Annie-a new Annie, sunburned.
brown and husky, with her cheeks
aglow with sunshine. fresh air and en-
thusiasm, stepped to the platform.
She wore a pair of overalls and car
ried a potato. She began telling the
girls something Of the work of grow
ing n potato-and what potatoes were
for. She told them what II meant to
work from sunrise till evening n
feel you were producing something
for your country. The girls leaned
forward and listened.
After the lecture they crowded
around Annie.
could we grow potatoes, do you
think ?" they asked.
'Tf you're like other Russian girls
I've known at home, n IL you o
the United States like the Russian girls
I know over here, you'll be bully good
farmers" Arnie said.
The unit is organized. ready to go.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
NIatawan Ci-, 10 wed.

BIZ Special Correepondeht
MATAWAN. Dec. 31.-Mr. and Mrs.
J. M. Emmons have announced the en-
gagement of their daughter. Mabel, to
willard Vliet OF Asbury. N. j. Mr..
vliet is in the United States navy. No
dnte for the wedding has been set as
vet -.o
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
TO ELECT TRUSTEES
Corporate Meeting of South Baptist
Church Thursday Night.

BIZ Spe tp.~--sonde"I
TOTTENVILLE, Dec. 81.-A cor
porate meeting of the South Baptist
church will be held Thursday night at
8 o'clock at the church for the pur-
pose of electing three trustees for three
years to take the place of b. E. Shar-
rot. N. ]. Lowe and r. ". Frerichs,
whose term of Office expires at this
time. Other business as may proper
ly come before the meeting will be
transacted.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31
He Wa. weak ana An Run Down

Z thought my kidneys might be tn.
weaknsss.' writes ". II. Frear, IS
Foley Kidney Pills n they aid. the
You can use my name wherever you
wish" They stop rhsumatio aehss.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1918-12-31

fraudulent representation. shall be
punished by n fine of not more than
$4,000 and the person or persons pre-
sentrg such claims, either -or them
selves or for a corporation, may be al
so punished by q term OF imprison-
ment not exceeding ten years"
The Washington times., 1918-01-31

making s--~cDing statements that
ohld be unfair and to our detTiment
Please auNtse Nuu "
=. A. ELLIS.
EF
The Washington times., 1918-01-31

Npsnse to make (the following being
scratched-the name of Armour < Co
well known and highly respected In
the city OF Washington. all apart
from) in rendering what
believe to be efficient service to your
great organization here. The expense
cuts depIy into tn income which
receive. In fact. IL wiped out the in
come was receiving prior to this
recent advance.
I am burdenlng you with long
letter. but have felt aggrieEed that
the recognition due me by way OF
bonus, on account OF the service rem
dered in a transaction of the highest
moment. was withheld or forgotten.
The trips to the North and the ex
pense connected Herewith were some
times large. and all coming out OF my
own pocket, as ] fully expected that
SO distinctive and efficient a work
would surely receive its reward.
am confident that each person who
was in touch with what ! was doing
recognized its value. and 1t was only
because 1 was. perhaps. too modest
In bringing II to the attention Of the
proper parties that the question
which this letter sets forth remains
unsettled.
@Atthorit5ez Endsr ObiEgztI0ns.-
When / undertook the effort with
the British authorities their attitude
was hostile, and this had to over.
come before initial steps could be
taken. These authorities here were
under many obligations to me. which
rendered 1t easily possible for me to
make suggestions OF this kind and
have them follow out the logical plan
which / set forth.
l am writing this letter In no spirit
OF criticism. but feel ] should bring
to your attention the aggrieved state
OF mind which has troubled me for
some months. as II wes hardly fair
TO myself or my family to undertake
a work OF this kind, entailing much
expense, without hope OF some re-
ward.
Appreciating your courtesy and
thanking you for such consideration
as you determine Is proper under the
circumstances, believe me,
LIN Faithfully yours,
The Washington times., 1918-01-31

er to write, to tell you of all the
conferences / had at the embassy
and through them with other influ-
entail parties in connection with this
transaction.
Mr.. Urion was so impressed with
the work I had done in this connec-
tion that he volunteered the assurance
that would receive a handsome
bonus for what I had helped to accom-
pllsh. Mr.. Urion stated to me, on his
return from Europe, that he would
take the matter up and have IT ad-
justed at an early date, in the fall OF
1915. The matter went over on ac-
count of illness, but he repeatedly as
sured me that the bonus would be
taken care of. either directly from
Armour & Co., or by contributions
from the others who had been bene-
hted by the work / had done. have
waited patiently and have discussed
the matter at some length with Mr..
Faulkner. Mr.. Veeder had repeatedly
expressed himself in most favorable
terms toward recognition OF my serv-
Ice in this and other connections
where the benefit was mutual and
general. Time has gone by and
have not received the promised recog-
milton.
Considered 5000 "very Modest,
M. UfIon's idea was that should
receive q bonus OF at least $4,000,
which ! considered, under the circum-
stances, a very modest recognition.
Ny services for the Armour Company,
which have been rendered for over
eleven years, sometimes entails a
great deal OF personal expense, on
..Scount OF the necessity of maintain.
influence and relation
ship in Washington. 1 was receiving
.OeI /, 1916. a salary OF
from $1,000 to 32,4oO per year, prac-
~ all " which was expended In
Nv Of secretary and the at
tendant expense OF carrying on the
business winch was done for your
company. Through the good offices
OF Mr.. Faulkner and Mr.. Meeker and
'"ers OF your executive committee,
my compensation was increased dur
Il May, OF this year,
TO $4,000 per year, dating back to No
Iyl6. This l very highly
appreciated.
AS you know. do not stint any ex-
The Washington times., 1918-01-31
FLOUR HOARDERS
IN D. c. WARNED
DYFOODD|RECTOR

Persistent efforts are being made ~
certain householders OF Washington
to hoard -four. according to Federal
Food Administrator Clarence Wilson.
Any cases OF boarding win, upon
proof. be dealt with and punished By
Mr.. Wilson to the full extent Of his
power, he announced today.
In connection with reports OF at
tempted boarding coming to him and
declaration OF intentions to handle all
such eases. Mr. Wilson Issued the fol-
lowing definition OF -food boarding.
for the guidance Of all washington
buyers and storekeepers:
-The hoarder isworking against the
common good, and even against the
very safety Of the country. Hoard
ing in any household Is both selfish
and unnecessary. The Goyernment IL
protecting the food supply Of Its
people"
The Washington times., 1918-01-31

Chicago, May 6, 1916.
C. II. Livingstone:
Have you any report for me on
those papers l left for you. especially
those referring to DR.. Mary f. Penn
inEton and Mr.. Ramsey. Urion's boat
Baltic docks y. Y. IL O'Clock this
morning. {. ]. FAULKNER, Jr.