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Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-07
-Four More Local Men Leave
In Draft for Spartanburg

Four more local men included In
the draft left this city this morning.
the small contingent going on the
1929 o'clock train from the Central
railroad station for Elizabeth. from
which place they will go TO Camp
Wadsworth. Spartanburg, South Car
olina. These men will see general
service, they being James Prilvush,
Theodore Erickson. Jr., George
Kroch and Emil Jorgensen. They
will arrive at camp at 1850 o'clock
tomorrow morning.
Volunteers 10 take the special
course offered by the government for
men with technical ability had their
last opportunity to send their names
70 the draft board yesterday Five
Perth Amboyans volunteered for this
course which win be held In Penn
syivanta State College. Instruction
will be given In carpentry, elcctrieal
work, machine work and horseshoe-
ing. The local board has not been
instructed as yet as 70 how many
volunteers they may send.
Today the local draft board Is com
posed OF only two members, Mayor
John +. TenBrOeek and City Physi-
clan DR.. George w. Ftthian. city
clerk John Hanson, Jr., the clerk OF
the board, having left on the e;s4
train last night for Philadelphia.
where he viii commence his duties as
Sunior grade lieutenant " the =. =
Navy. A number OF friends saw
Lieut.. Hanson on. Another inemner
viii be named through the adlatant
generals once TO MI the vacancy on
the local board.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-07
CANTEEN AND RECREATION
ROOM FOR SOLDIERS HERE
War Community Service Plans to Lease Dana Hall and to Es
tabSh Better Relations With Camp Raritan Authorities
Would Have Patriotic Services in High School Auditorium
Sunday Nights.

The opening of a<canteen for SOL
diers and sailors in this city. better re-
lations between the city and Camp
Raritan at Bonhamtown, and the
holding of patriotic services in the
High School auditorium on Sunday
nights were acted upon by the execu-
tive committee of the War Camp
Community Service, at a meeting held
yesterday afternoon IN the Board OF
Trade rooms here.
For some time past the committee
has been considering the establishing
of a recreation center for soldiers and
sailors in this city, and yesterday 1t
was decided to lease Dana Hall in
Smith street and equip 1t for this serv-
ice.
There are several large rooms in the
building, and these will be arranged
for the convenience of the men in
service. Pool tables will be installed,
writing rooms arranged, and the pres
ent canteen will be moved to the new
quarters. A large dance hall will also
be maintained in the building for the
amusement of the boys In service. The
main offices of the War Camp Com
munity Service will also be established
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-07
GERMAN HEAVY
ARTILLERY ACTIVE
Used for First Time Since the
Boches Were Driven Across
the 0urcq.
Ru FRED q. FERGusoN

UNITED Press Stan Correspondent
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES
IN FRANCE. Aug. German heavy
artillery is in action for the first time
since the boches were driven over the
Ourcq. The firing is now the most
violent since the enemy's retreat from
This is the first indication that the
German guns have reached the line
where the enemy intends TO make
stand. Some are probably firing from
north OF the Aisne. but the main llne
OF resistance appears TO be along me
heights between the Aisne ana the
Vesle.
The American rear areas are being
shellsd and Fismes is under a terrinc
fire of high explosives and gas. our
gunners are giving as good as they
receive or even better.
The sogginess OF the ground, re-
sulting from the continued rains, TO
gether with the necessity for caution,
has resulted In complete slowing up
OF operations. The southern portion
OF Fismes, is held in force by the
Americans Shippers are being root
er out In house 10 house search.
Infantry operations in the past
twenty-four hours have been con-
fned 70 patrolling and searching out
the German lines. The Boehes are
chine gun FIRE ana the patrols are
doing good worwk In crossing the
river. Increasing Boche terror OF
Falling into the hands OF the Amert-
cans can be observed. A Hill south
east OF Fismes was Uttered with
German dead. all shot in the back
when the poscitions had become un-
tenabls. They had ned rather than
surrender.
Two wounded Boches who had
been hiding three days begged not
TO be killed when they were brought
in. They said their ofiicers told them
the Americans took no prisoners.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-07
SuffragIsts Arralgned for
White House Demonstration
By United Press.


WASHINGTON, Aug. 7;-Forty-
eight suffragists who were arrested
yesterday for staging a demonstration
In Lafayette Park, directly across the
street from the White House, were
held for arraignment today In munich
pal court on the technical charge Of
having violated the federal regulations
which prohibits holding public meet
ings In government parks without q
permit.
One hundred strong, wearing white
dresses and carrying banners--the
suffrage colors, white, purple and
gold-the suffragists started out at
o'clock yesterday afternoon to march
in double file through the terrific heat
from the headquarters of the Ma
tional Women's Party to Lafayette
monument in LAFAYETTE Park.
They represented twenty-three
states and the District OF Columbia.
Hundreds of people gathered around
them as they assembled at the foot
OF the statue.
Mrs. Lawrence Lewis of Philadei-
phia, who was arrested IN the suffrage
demonstration at the White House
last year was the first to try to make
a speech.
''My friends" she began, "I wish
to tell you why this meeting was call
ed and is being held. America stands
for freedom and democracy"
Then the suffragists holding their
banners high began to march around
the statue and were arrested in num-
bers. Among the banners was one
inscribed: Mr.. President. How Long
Must We Women Wait For Liberty ?"
I'VE protest against the Continued
Disfranchisement OF American Wo-
men. for Which the President OF the
United States is Responsible"
Patrol wagons hurried the women
away to detective headquarters where
forty-six OF them were released on
cash bail OF five dollars each.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-07
Casualty List for Today
Contains List of 871 Names
By Umited Press.

WASHINGTON, Aug. Flight
hundred and. seventy-one names were
announced by the War Department to-
day in six casualty lists. the latest
from the eFranco-American drive. To-
DAVIS lists brought the total losses thus
far announced from the drive up to
ASA.
OF today's lists $40 were army cas-
ualties and 292 marine losses.
The army lists were divided as fol-
lows: Sixty-three killed In action, sew
an died of wounds, one died of disease.
one died of airplane accident, one died
OF accident and other causes, ass
wounded severely. sixty-three wound
ed degree undetermined) los missing
In action.
The marine list was divided as fol-
lows; fffty-one killed in action, two
died of wounds, thirty-three wounded
severely. zoe wounded degree unde-
termined).
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-07
CHILLY SUNDAY"

Powell. the Land Auetioneer or 81.
Petersburg. Florida. and known from
coast 10 coast as the BILLY Sunday OF
the Auction Block" Is In Perth Am
hoy selling the building lots In wash
Avenue al 4 and p. NJ every day this
week. In order that the men folks
who work during the day may attend
we will hold a sale for their special
beneft At o.eio9t tonight. The lots
are being sold on eas payments OF
only ten per cent. cash; balance In
thirty equal monthly payments Free
Automobile ride from and to the sale
leave sss state Street. Furks 4 Bolger's
Ginning at 1850 and $40 o'clock every
1av this week. Everybody who at
Fsrlds will receive q valuable present
absolutely free. whether they buy OF
aoTss-s-T-lts
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-07
in this hniIdinr.

III bhtS
Not only will the canteen or
recreation center be open to the SOL
diers and sailors, but civilians as well
may visit the building. which 1t Is ex-
pected will be opened during the early
part of September. Arrangements are
now being made whereby a director
will be in charge of the building at
all hours.
The question of the relations now
existing between this city and Camp
Raritan was brought up. After con-
siderable discussion 1t was decided
that an effort be made to adjust the
conditions existing between the two
places so that soldiers now stationed
at the camp may be allowed to visit
this city.
The hold ing of patriotic meetings
in the high school auditorium or some
other public building on Sunday
nights for the duration of the war
was talked over and 1t was decided to
arrange for the meetings to start some
time in September. The meeting will
consist of singing by the community
chorus and addresses by speakers of
note.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-07
GARAGES WILL
CLOSE EARLY
All Day Sunday and at 6 P. M.
Every Night Is New
Ring.
BEGINS NEXT SUNDAY
Will be Impossible to Get Gas
oIine--0ne Emergency Place
to Be Open.
BEGINS NEXT SUNDAY

At meeting of the automobile
dealers of this city held in the New
Packer House last night 1t was def
nitely decided to close all garages
and supply stations in this city at 6
D. M. and all day Sunday. commenc-
ing Saturday of this week. This ac-
ton has been taken in order to assist
the fuel administration and Is similar
to steps taken by other automobile
concerns in other sparts of the coun-
try.
The action of the automobile men
will mean that 1t will be impossible to
purchase gasoline or other supplies at
garages after o'clock at night and
that no gasoline, supplies or sundries
may be bought at any time on Sum
days.
In order to be able to offer some
service in case of emergency, how
ever. 1t was decided that one emer-
gency station should be allowed to
remain open each Sunday and nights
after 6 o'clock This garage will be
permitted to offer assistance in case
of an automobile accident and may
furnish gasoline or other supplies to
a government truck but private own
ers will not be served on any condi-
ton. For the week commencing
August II the Union garage in King
street will be the emergency station.
A different garage will do this work
each week.
The auto dealers today received a
letter from Fuel Administrator Oil
yer w. Ramsay congratulating them
on their step. Mr.. Ramsay's letter
follows:
Perth Amboy. N. J.,
Aug. z, 1918.
John Powers, Esq,
Automobile Committee,
Perth Amboy, N. j..
Dear Sir:
wish to congratulate your automo-
bile dealers in taking a voluntary step
in early and Sunday closing.
Should you have any difficulty with
the minority in complying with your
ruling-which is that you close each
day at p. m. and do not open on
Sunday, that no gasoline will be sold
after p. m. week days or on Sundays
II wish to assure you that will use
ell the power vested in me as Fuel
Administrator, to. compel them to
comply. I will request the Standard
OIL Company and the Texas Company
to cooperate with you.
Assuring you again of my apprecia-
ton of your step, / remain,
Respectfully yours,
o. w. RAMSAY, Fuel Administrator,
City OF Perth Amboy.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-07
GERMAN C0UNTE OFFENSIVE REFUSED everywhere
MUTINY, DESERTI0NS
AND RIOT IN AUSTRIA

Dy opSct0B Correspondents.
ROME, Aug. 7:-Austrian pris-
oners declare that mutiny, deser-
ton and riot are occurring con-
sistently in Austria Hungary, ac-
cording to dispatches from the
italian front.
The deserters are forming bands
of outlaws, and in Moravia one
armed band of 10000 was organ
ized, the dispatches said.
At Rakersburg the Seventy
ninth regiment, consisting of 1000
soldiers, mutinied on May 20,
looting and setting fire to head
quarters. They were quelled after
one officer and four soldiers were
killed. Eight soldiers were exc
cuted.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-07
FLAG YOUR HOME TOWN
Mark Spot on Big Map OF U. s. I'm Y
M q. A. Hut

LONDON, Aug. IA large scale
map OF the United States has been
hung on the wall OF the Y. M. z. A.
"Eagie Hut" In London. over 1t Is
a sign reading:
Flag Your Home TOWN.
The stunt has made big NIT with
the American soldiers, and already
the man is dotted with flags covering
the whole country. There Is always
a group OF happy-faced boys around
the map. A.. .
Middle western towns between the
Alleghenies and the Mississippi have
been tagged most.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-07
Spreading Fire For BOche.

PARIS. Aug. (i2;is D. m.)--Ger-
man positions at the nanks OF the
iine-west OF Rheims
and east OF Scissors. are being sub
jected 20 an ennlading artillery nre.
Il was learned here this afternoon.
More than half the enemy lines be-
tween the vesle ana the Aisne also
are under = linking IRE.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-07
ALP. M. TODAY

In order that the men folks whe
work during the day may attend the
big auction sale or Washington
Heights Building Lots and hear Powell.
Americas greatest land auetionesr
known as the BILLY Sunday OF the
Auction Block" we will hold a sails
for their special bsnent az O'clock
every night this week Free automo-
biles 20 and from the sale will leave
Burke ana Bolger's Real Estate once
SIS state Street. beginning at $50 ..
m ana every 8 minutes thereafter.
e0T&e-e-T-1te
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-07
british Recover Lost Ground

bV UUttcU I7Teo5
LONDON, Aug. Counter attack
ing between the Ancre and the
Somme British troops this morning
regained all the more important posi-
tons lost yesterday southeast of Nor
lancourt and took a number of pris-
oners, Field Marshal Haig reported
today. The British also advanced
their lines a short distance on both
sides of the Clarence river. taking =
few prisoners and two machine guns
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-07
BRITISH REGAIN |
OLD POSITIONS
Hold Germans Fast on Whole
Line While French and Amer
leans Gain.
THE FIGHTING is VIOLENT
Much Activity Reported North
of Montdidier- --Boche Try
to Recover

PARIS. Aug. z: a P. M.)-Greater
activity is reported on both the ex~
treme wings of the Aisne-Vesle battle.
front, where the Germans have con-
centrated heavy forces to oppose any
fianking movement by the Allies.
Heavy artillery firing is under ~ay;. ;.
along the whole front.
Occupation of the CRY -Salsogne
railway station (six miles east OF Sois-
sons) has created an interesting sits
uation in the region northwest OF
Braisne. where fairly strong forces OF
Allied troops are filtering in.
In the Montdidier region French
troops are reported to have reached
the suburbs of Moreuil.
(Moreuil is the most important town
between Amiens and Montdidier. It
Is on the east bank of the Avre, nine
miles north of Montdidier.)
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-07
RepsIse German Attack.
D. n-..a

UWIECU fTCdb.
PARIS Aug. z: (12:25 P. M.)--AI-i
lied troops repulsed German attacks
against Lagrange Farm on the Vesle.
river line and captured the Sry Sals-i
ogne railway station. the War once
announced today. West of MontdidieF
the Allies made progress on a front
OF about two miles.
I'm the Montdidier region the
French made local progress south OF
FRANKFURT and southeast OF Mesnii
St. Georges" the statement said.
"On the Vesle the French repulsed
enemy attempts against Lagrange
Farm and took the Siry Salsogne rail-.
way station. The French took a hun-l
dred prisoners east of Braisne. In the
Champagne, local attack this morn-
ing against French positions south OF
Auberive was repulsed."
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-07
cot VAN SICKLE

Limousine Touring Cars
ana Taxa Day OF Night
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1918-08-07

'WEATHER-Fair ana
continued warm to-
night and tomorrow.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-20
WELL PLEASED
WITH LIFE OF
U S. SOLDIER

Mrs, Lucy Bryant, Chickasha, r. f.
d. 8, has received a letter from her
son son Earl, who is now staioned at
Camp Eustis, Va. He enlisted here
last March and isteCadaaTustis, Va.
last March and is - - The young.
est~soldiers ever sent out OF the To-
cal recruiting station, being now just
is. He was sent from here to Ft.
Flagler Wash, and was later trans.
ferred to the Virginia camp, arriving
there on August 2S. If every soldier
is as contented as Private Bryant,
then Uncle Sam has a satisfied ar
my The letter follows:
I'VE landed here Aug 2S. were or
dered out of the train in line and as
our names were called we were as
signed to our batteries. Then we
were marched away given our mat
tresses and assigned to quarters At
ter supper were mighty glad to
get to bed for we had long "trip.
Then came the regular routine of
camp life with the exception of three
days when we did nothing but police
up our barracks We stand reveille
about $50, then exercise and break.
fast at g. Drilling starts at 1880 and
we are back at g. Infantry drill is
from then until 1920. Then it's
school till 1880. After that we are
off until l O'Clock when we get into
heavy marching order for a hike of
about five miles. Coming back at 3
O'Clock, we have till 4:30 after which
we are Off until we stand retreat at
6 O'Clock After that it's off till re-
veille, then we do the same thing
over.
Our beds are good We have a
good mattress and three blankets and
anyone could get a mighty good
nights rest right there Our food is
also good and well prepared For
breakfast we have oatmeal, potatoes,
sausage or corn beef, toast and cof-
fee For dinner we have corn, pota-
toes and peas, steak every other day
and ice tea Then there are the
trimmings. The supper is about as
substantial as the dinner and there
is sufficient variety
I'VE are treated we'll by our Off
GERS, who always give us the second
trial on any sort Of mistake, but we
had better not make the same one
rwic or we catch it--but that's nee
essary discipline. We are getting
in shape to go across the pond and
this outfit win be as good as any sol
diers in the world when we sail
rt128456 1906 1886 1886 3456
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-20
A. B. Cochran
Phone 792 or 376. Tye Building
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

We, the undersigned physicians OF
Grady county, wish to announce to
the public, that the former charges
for our medical services are no long
er sufficient to cover the increased
cost of living and the great increase
i'll the cost Of all medicines, drugs
and other materials used in our work.
The following increased prices,
which have been in effect and charg-
ed by most members for some time,
will be continued until further no.
tice;
Calls, in the city or town, until 10
p, m, $500.
Calls, in the city or town, after 10
p. H., $500
Calls. in the country, until 10 p. M,
$15O a mile.
Calls, in the country, after 10 p. m,
$500 a mile.
For Obstetrics, in the city or town,
there will be minimum charge Of
$25.OO.
For Obstetrics, in the country
there will he a minimum charge Of
$25.00 and $1.50 a mile.
Anesthetics $1,000, consultations,
$1,000.
All office work, prescriptions, etc,
will be Increased in price proportlon-
al
For the protection of the public
and those Of our profession, who
have entered the services Of our gov
ernment and who viii enter, we feel
that all charges, for medical services,
to those who are able and can pay,
and all bills due physicians, will have
to be paid or arranged for, before the
services Of another physician can be
secW ed.
We feel that this action is neces-
sary as nearly all are now paying
cash or its equivalent for all the com
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-20
People sptak Well Of chamberNIn's
Tablets

Il have been selling ChamberIain's
Tablets for about two years and
heard such good reports from my
customers that l concluded to give
them a erial myself, and can say that
l do not believe there is another pre-
paration of the ind eiual to them, >"
wrieeg G. A. Mcbride, HeadforN
Ont II you are troubled with indiges-
ton or constipation give them a
trial. They will do you good d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-20
Experience the Best Teacher

1t is generally ADMITTED that ex'
perience is the best teacher, but
should we not make use of the ex-
perience of others as we'll as our
own. The experience -ef--a thousand
persons is more to be depended on
than that of one Individual Many
thousands of persons have used
Chamberlains Cough Remedy for
oughs and colds with the best re-
suits, which shows it to be a thor
)ughly reliable prepara ion for those
diseases, Try it. It is prompt and ef-
fectual and pleasant to take. d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-20
Cochran Bunch
of Bargains

Seven room modern two story
house, lots of outbuildings and big
lot for $4,000 on terms if you want it..
Four room house, large lot and nice
shade trees in Frisco addition for SIS
cash and SIS per month. Price $500.
Two room house and large lot, $40
cash and $40 per month Price $3.50
Two room house and 25 it. lot for
$40 cash and $40 per month. Price
$3.50.
Five room house on South Hin, sos
S. 7th, at bargain for cash or on
easy terms,
to loan on city property at 6 per cent,
Trades made Of all kinds. Money
pay it off monthly at my office
will loan you literally to build
new home, pay for it as it goes up.
Money to loan ON farms and no
waiting to sell the loan.
A. B. Cochran
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-20
Quotations Fair
Price Committee
chlckasha. Grady county. okla.

Chickasha, Grady county, OKLA,
August 81, 1918.
After careful investigation by the
Fair Price Publishing committee the
following estimates have been found
just and equitable to botn wholesaler
and retailer based on this weeks
market prices:
The fair price committee was ap-
pointed without any solicitation for
the job, and the government expects
it to do its duty.
The prices listed below are figur-
ed on the percentage basis as per
the order of Mr.. Hoover. The com.
mittee solicits the cooperation Of
all parties concerned and with the
proper spirit exercised much good
may be accomplished.
1t is the duty of the consumers to
report of the fair price committee
when required to pay more for mer-
chandise than the prices mentioned
The minimum prices are for cash
and carry stores and the maximum
prices is for credit, solicit and de.
liver stores:
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-20
STRAYED

STRAYED-Two red pigs, weight
about 80 pounds each Telephone
81 or 1921 John Coyle. 19-3t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-20
NOTICE TO PUBLIC

. All houses in Grady county where
there has been a case of typhoid or
tuberculosis must be fumigated be-
fore re.occupied-S. o. MARRS. Co.
Supt. Of Health
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-20

The Chickasha Doctors above will
hold meetings and exchange the
names of patients who are able to
pay and do not pay their medical
hills. 9-10-30t
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-20
Has High Opinion of Chamberlain
Tablets

"I have a high ouinion of Cham
and as a laxative" writes Mrs. G.
A. Barnes, Charleston, Ill. 81 have
never found anything SO mild and
pleasant to lse My brother has also
used these tablets wi satisfactory
results" d&w
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1918-09-20
Great Faith In Chamberlain's Collie
and Diarrhoea Remedy

Chamberlain Collie and Diarrhoea
Remedy was used by my father
about a year ago when he had diarr-
hoea. It relieved him Immediately
and by taking three doses he was alb
solutely cured. He has great fai h
in this remedy" writes Mrs. W. II.
Williams, Stanley, N. Y. d&w